Catawba College Alumni Newsletter

November 2011 ALUMNI NEWSLETTER: Volume 7, Number 3

In This Issue:

-	Homecoming Photo Gallery
-	Krispy Kreme CEO Speaks
-	Lessons & Carols
-	Catawba's Brag Links: - The Princeton Review - U.S. News & World Report - Forbes - In Tune Monthly - Top Admissions Websites - Power Partner Award
-	American Chemical Society Award
-	Metrolina Theatre Awards
-	Summer of Service
-	New Faculty Members
-	Mr. Ketner Turns 91
-	Catawba BRICKS: Help Pave the Way for Catawba's Future
-	Looking for a JOB? Career Services Can Help!
-	Honor Roll '10-'11 ONLINE ('10-'11 Coming this Fall)
-	LAST BUT NEVER LEAST: Alumni Links (CAMPUS, etc.)

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Did You Come Home for HOMECOMING 2011?

If you did — or if you didn't — take a look at our Homecoming photo gallery to see some highlights of
all the fun!

PHOTOS

Krispy Kreme Chairman, President and CEO James Morgan Speaks at Ketner School of Business Distinguished CEO Lecture Series (Sweet!)

With a warm and engaging manner, Morgan made it clear that he was very happy to be speaking to a gathering of college students on a campus near his Winston-Salem based company. He quipped that he had a Plan A and a Plan B in place for his visit. Plan A, he said, was that the students "will remember something from what I say," and Plan B was that they would remember him as "the guy who brought the doughnuts."

VIDEO

PHOTOS

Lessons & Carols: Reserve Your Tickets Early

Reservations for tickets to the Service of Lessons & Carols will be accepted beginning Monday, November 7th. To reserve your tickets, call (704) 637-4396 (maximum of 4 tickets per person for the public performance on Thursday, December 1). Tickets are free, but reservations are required.

  Bragging a Bit On Ourselves…
   (Forgive us, but how will you know these great things about your
   alma mater if we don't tell you?)

Catawba College Named One of "The Best 376 Colleges" by The Princeton Review

Of the 2,500 four-year colleges in the United States, Catawba has been ranked among "The Best 376 Colleges" by the prestigious Princeton Review in its 2012 annual college guide. This places Catawba among the top 15 percent of American colleges. The Princeton Review's "The Best 376 Colleges" annual college guide was available on newsstands August 2. Only about 15% of America's 2,500 four-year colleges and three colleges outside the U.S.A. are profiled in the book.

U.S. News & World Report: Catawba Ranked 16th Among Best Regional Colleges in the South

Catawba College continues to be ranked as one of the nation's Best Regional Colleges, according to the 2012 edition of "Best Colleges," published by U.S.News & World Report and released September 13. Catawba ranked 16th among 99 of these Best Regional Colleges in the South.

Forbes' Ranks Catawba among "America's Top Colleges 2011"

Catawba is one of only 20 North Carolina public and private institutions included in Forbes' "America's Top Colleges 2011," and is ranked 476 among the 650 best undergraduate colleges. The Forbes' rankings were prepared by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, a Washington, D.C. think tank founded by Ohio University economist Richard Vedder. The rankings focus on post graduation success, student satisfaction...

Catawba Named One of Nation's Best Music Schools for 2012

For four consecutive years, Catawba College has been named one of the nation's Best Music Schools by In Tune magazine. Catawba was one of only 45 institutions included in the magazine's listing of The Best Music Schools of 2012.

Admissions Website Among Top in the Nation

Catawba College is proud to announce that its Admissions website is among the most highly rated in the country, scoring in the top 100 of all sites rated. The site was recognized in the 13th annual My College Options® Enrollment Power Index® (EPI), an analysis of the admissions websites of nearly 3,000 colleges and universities.

Catawba One of 13 to Receive 2011 Power Partner Award

Catawba College is among 13 Duke Energy customers in five states to receive Duke Energy's 2011 Power Partner Award. The awards, given since 1992, recognize customers who work with Duke Energy to achieve high levels of energy efficiency, sustainability and economic growth.

Bragging a Bit on Our Students...

American Chemical Society Chapter Award

In recognition of its 2010-2011 activities, Catawba College's Chapter of the American Chemical Society has received an Honorable Mention Chapter Award from the American Chemical Society. Catawba's chapter will be recognized in the November/December issue of "In Chemistry" magazine and at the ACS Student Chapter Award Ceremony to be held in conjunction with the 243rd ACS National Meeting in San Diego, Calif.

Catawba Nets Metrolina Theatre Association Awards & Nominations

Past and present members of the Catawba College Theatre Arts Department — students, alumni and faculty — were winners in the 2010-2011 season of Metrolina Theatre Awards. The awards were presented at the Metrolina Theatre Association's 8th annual Gala on Sunday, October 9 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel at 132 East Trade Street in downtown Charlotte. Members of Catawba's Theatre Arts Department received 29 nominations and eight awards.

"My Summer of Service:" Sixteen Lilly Center Summer Interns Placed with Nonprofits

During the summer of 2011, the Lilly Center for Vocation and Values at Catawba College provided funding and facilitated the placement of 16 students as interns in the nonprofit sector. On September 15, the interns came together in Tom Smith Auditorium on campus to share highlights from their summer experiences. The evening's program was entitled "My Summer of Service."

Other News

Meet Four New Faculty Members

One is a Toastmaster and has authored four books, including one entitled, "Cows Are People Too: Lessons from Someone Out Standing in the Field." One signed his employment contract in Borneo and left his job at the Smithsonian Institution to come to Catawba College. Another is a nationally certified athletic trainer with a keen personal interest in motorsports. Then, there is one who can solve a Rubik's Cube in just two minutes and is interested in studying the sociology of religion.

Mr. Ralph Ketner Celebrates 91st Birthday

Ralph W. Ketner, founder and chairman emeritus of Food Lion, Inc., celebrated his 91st birthday Tuesday, Sept. 20 with some help from his colleagues at Catawba College. Ketner was surprised with flowers and an array of refreshments in the conference room of Ketner Hall on campus.

PHOTOS

Help Pave the Way for Catawba's Future: Order a Catawba Brick

Here's a rare opportunity to leave your permanent mark on the foundation of Catawba College. Purchase a personalized brick to be placed within the walkway of Stanback Plaza. These commemorative bricks make an ideal gift for any member of the Catawba community of any age.

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Looking for a Job? Career Services Can Help!

Catawba has teamed up with College Central Network (CCN) to provide a FREE online service where alumni can post their résumé, search jobs, and receive career development and employment related announcements.

Looking to Hire Catawba Grads?
Are you an alumnus/a who wants to recruit Catawba graduates to your company? CCN is also the primary job posting service for employers looking to hire Catawba College graduates.

Now Available Online: The 2010-2011 President's Honor Roll of Donors (READ BELOW TO LEARN HOW TO ACCESS IT!)
The 10-11 President's Honor Roll of Donors is now available online. Alumni may view the Honor Roll at www.catawba.edu/giving/donors. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to enter the following at the prompt: d0nors2cc (the first "0" is a zero). If you are in need of a printed copy, please call the Development office at (704) 637-4394 to request one.

Alumni Links

- So, what's the 411? Have any changes you'd like to share?
New Job? Home or e-mail addresses? Marriage? Baby? Update your
alumni info online: Alumni Update

- View the Most Recent Issue of CAMPUS for Class Notes

- Catawba Athletics: www.gocatawbaindians.com

- Alumni Ambassadors Needed: What is this and how can I participate?

- Support Your Catawba! "The true meaning of life is to plant trees,
under whose shade you do not expect to sit" - Nelson Henderson

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