Alumni Newsletters: October 2021

For the sixth straight year Catawba College was ranked in the Top 10 Best Colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

Catawba College is now offering numerous online, professional certifications. This will allow individuals to further their careers in a cost-effective and convenient manner.

Six artists will be inducted into the Blue Masque Hall of Fame on October 29. Inductees are recognized for their works and accomplishments in the arts.

Join the Catawba Clergy Network! You’ll get access to Communities of Practice, gathering opportunities (like Catawba Clergy Days) grant opportunities, and access to the online discussion hub! Get more info and sign up below:

Start preparing for Homecoming by heading to the Accommodations page. Make plans for your stay in several local hotels or bed and breakfasts to ensure you're close to home for Homecoming!

Ride with Catawba pride with your very own Catawba license plate! For just an additional $20 on top of your annual registration, you can show your colors everywhere you go. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Alumni Association. COMMIT before coming home this month for Homecoming!

Follow the Catawba Alumni Instagram page to stay up to date on fellow alums and special events going on. Check it out at Instagram.com/catualumni

At the September 18^th football game, local educators and Catawba’s own faculty and staff were recognized for their efforts and how they inspire future generations. Read more about the event below:

Students in Dr. Christina Azmy’s First-Year Seminar class purchased and assembled goody bags for a local charity.

Handshake is an online portal where employers hire college students and new grads. Handshake can continue to provide you with professional development information and career opportunities beyond college. Catawba maintains a relationship with Handshake for our students after they graduate. Handshake can also be used after graduation, and Catawba will maintain your Handshake profile for as long as you wish to use the service.

The newest Class Giving Challenge is here! See how your class ranks in giving to the MBS Campaign.

Top Class Years By Percent that Gave:

Take a look at the MIND, BODY, SOUL pages on our campaign website to view which priorities have been funded so far and which ones are on their way to reaching completion!

Make an impact on Catawba’s future by making a donation to the MIND BODY SOUL campaign. Providing new academic programs, athletic facilities, and ministry funding are all just some of the benefits of the MIND BODY SOUL campaign.
 

You can learn more about our campaign priorities, get involved, view our progress and share in our successes by visiting our website:

CATAWBA ALUMNI HABITAT HOUSE BUILD
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m.
136 Union Heights Blvd, Salisbury, NC
Work together with fellow alumni on a Habitat for Humanity house. Then head over to the game against Carson-Newman at 1 p.m. Attendees must be 18 years or older and have close-toed shoes. RSVP on Facebook or email your RSVP to alumni@catawba.edu with subject line: Oct: 9th Habitat House.

ALUMNI & FRIENDS RECEPTION: ASHEVILLE, NC
October 22-23, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville –  Biltmore – 115 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Join us Friday evening for a social with Catawba's 24th President and hear about the strong future ahead for Catawba. Then join us Saturday, as we cheer on our Catawba Football team as they take on Mars Hill at 1 p.m.

RSVP by October 8, 2021 at rsvp@catawba.edu.

CATAWBA CLERGY DAYS
October 28-29
Good news! Registration is now open for Catawba Clergy Days, a gathering space for UCC, local, and alumni ministers. It is free to attend and we will help cover travel expenses. Visit our website to register and view the schedule, COVID protocols and more: