Centenary College Alumni Association

We are only ONE WEEK away from #CentenaryGivingTuesday! Don't forget to mark your calendar and join us! https://alumni.centenary.edu/g/centenary-giving-tuesday-2020

We are only ONE WEEK away from #CentenaryGivingTuesday! Don't forget to mark your calendar and join us! https://alumni.centenary.edu/g/centenary-giving-tuesday-2020

Take part in Centenary's Alumni Survey Series!

Part 1: Student Experience

This is a four part series. Each survey is designed to take about 5 minutes. We really appreciate your time and input!

https://alumni.centenary.edu/f/2020-alumni-survey

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Two Centenary alumni, Eric Francis ‘03 and Whitney Erin Tates ‘12, recently helped paint a mural in downtown Shreveport called 'Leaders of Tomorrow'. Read more here!

https://downtownshreveport.com/leaders-of-tomorrow-mural-1533-marshall/

downtownshreveport.com How is it that a son gets massive art talent when his mother, father and sister have none? It’s a question that makes Larry Wilson smile and shake his head. “There’s no art bone in the family except for him,” proud Papa Wilson says of son Ka’ Davien ‘KD’ Baylor. Ka’Davien is the crea...

After shooting film with her family, filmmaker is first woman to win Louisiana Film Prize

Read the story behind Lorna Street Dopson's '10 Louisiana Film Prize winning film!
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/movies_tv/article_7d08f578-247d-11eb-a3bd-4fc0fd34a8be.html

nola.com When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Lorna Street Dopson was “struggling hard with motherhood,” she said. Her changing body, difficulty breastfeeding and postpartum depression led her to compare herself unfavorably to

Join us in curating a collection of favorite recipes from members of the Centenary community! We hope you use this cookbook throughout the holiday season.

If you use a recipe, we'd love for you to share photos on social media and tag us! #centenaryfamilycookbook

https://alumni.centenary.edu/page/centenarycookbook

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Join us virtually Nov 12, 2020 at 7 PM to listen to Odette England talk about and share images from her newly published book, "Keeper of the Hearth." Learn more at https://www.themeadowsmuseum.com/upcoming

Thank you to all active duty servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses, especially those who are also Centenary alumni. Army veteran and 2017 graduate, Luke Groninger shares this about his Centenary education.

"Centenary was critical in my transition from the military, it provided a platform to take my military experience and integrate it into a world class education. The Centenary family and education I received were integral in opening up doors into a successful post military career. Centenary’s drive to create a better world around it fits perfectly into the ethos of every veteran. I am forever grateful for what Centenary has given me.”

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Luke Groninger ‘17

- Centenary College Office of Alumni & Family Relations

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Skin Health Fall/Winter 2020

Mount Sinai interviewed Centenary alum, Dr. Nadine Kaskas '11, about an app she helped create, DermRelief. The app lets dermatologists volunteer to help refugees without leaving home. Read more on page 2 of this publication!
https://issuu.com/johndavey/docs/mshs-skinhealthnewsletter-fl-win-2020

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Centenary alumnus Stephen Pitters to present virtual convocation

Stephen Pitters ‘71 will join the Centenary community for a virtual conversation on Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Pitters, one of the first black undergraduates to attend Centenary following the College’s racial integration in January 1966, will reflect on his experiences at the College during the Civil Rights era and discuss some of the challenges of the present day with current students.

Click the link to learn how to register!

https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-alumnus-stephen-pitters-to-present-virtual-convocation/

centenary.edu Stephen Pitters ‘71 will join the Centenary community for a virtual conversation on Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m.

[10/30/20]   As a sign to show how TIGHT-KNIT the Centenary community is, we have a special way to thank you-- signature socks! Return your gift or pledge of $50 or more and receive a pair of limited-edition Centenary socks to show your pride and passion for Centenary!

https://alumni.centenary.edu/g/annual-fund

Centenary Alumni Association is now on Instagram! Follow along with us! https://www.instagram.com/centenaryalumni/

As a sign to show how TIGHT-KNIT the Centenary community is, we have a special way to thank you-- signature socks! Return your gift or pledge of $50 or more by October 31 and receive a pair of limited-edition Centenary socks to show your pride and passion for Centenary!
https://alumni.centenary.edu/g/annual-fund

Virtual convocation to highlight work of former Centenary professor Katherine Jackson French

Register for a virtual convocation with Elizabeth DiSavino, associate professor of music at Berea College in Kentucky, who will present a lecture to discuss her new book, Katherine Jackson French: Kentucky’s Forgotten Ballad Collector. French was a professor of English at Centenary from 1924 to 1948.

“I’m excited that Elizabeth DiSavino will highlight a fascinating professor from Centenary’s past,” says Chris Brown, Centenary College archivist.

https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/virtual-convocation-to-highlight-work-of-former-centenary-professor-katherine-jackson-french/

centenary.edu Elizabeth DiSavino, associate professor of music at Berea College in Kentucky, will present a virtual convocation lecture to discuss her new book, Katherine Jackson French: Kentucky’s Forgotten Ballad Collector.

- Centenary College Office of Alumni & Family Relations

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Welcome Dr. Matthew Jennings and Dr. Anna Leal!

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Dr. Jama Grove, assistant professor of history, and Chris Brown, Centenary College archivist, have put together a special Halloween exhibit in Magale Library.

"Macabre in Magale" features examples of death, horror, and Halloween as found in the College archives. This includes examples of how Centenary College memorialized the dead and celebrated Halloween - also featured is a mysterious death mask of an unknown man from the 1920s!

A big congratulations to alumna Lorna Street Dopson '10, Louisiana Film Prize Grand Prize Winner for Best Short Film! Congratulate Lorna in the comments below!

Congratulations to Louisiana Film Prize Grand Prize Winner for Best Short Film, Lorna Street Dopson of Untitled Post Baby Project!

Viva la Lorna!!!

Gay Grosz joins Centenary’s Hurley School of Music as full-time faculty member

Dr. Gay Grosz has joined the Hurley School of Music as a full-time faculty member. “I am thrilled to be returning to my alma mater and to the faculty of Centenary College and the Hurley School of Music,” says Grosz. Comment below to welcome Dr. Grosz back to campus!

https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/gay-grosz-joins-centenary-s-hurley-school-of-music-as-full-time-faculty-member/

centenary.edu Dr. Gay Grosz has joined the Hurley faculty full-time as visiting assistant professor of music.

Fall 2020 — Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary has been working on new and improved ways for alumni and friends to still be a part of what is happening on campus! In an effort to reach everyone, the Meadows Museum has created 3D tours of the current galleries. Check it out! https://www.themeadowsmuseum.com/fall-2020

themeadowsmuseum.com And Time Passed explores the intersections of time, loss, grief, and family. Each body of work responds to a collision of deeply felt losses I experienced in relationship to the rapid decline and then sudden death of both of my parents over a ten-week period in 2018.Artist Talk (Zoom webinar) to be....

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Centenary names new director of alumni & family relations

Have you heard the news? Alumna Katie Chopin '16 will return to campus this Thursday as the new Director of Alumni & Family Relations! Drop a welcome in the comments below 👇

https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-names-new-director-of-alumni-family-relations/

centenary.edu Katie Chopin ’16 will join her alma mater as the director of alumni and family relations beginning October 1.

Centenary named Top National Liberal Arts College by U.S. News and World Report

ICYMI: Centenary has been designated a Top National Liberal Arts College for the tenth straight year in U.S. News and World Report rankings! #CentenaryProud

https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-named-top-national-liberal-arts-college-by-u-s-news-and-world-report/

centenary.edu Centenary College has been designated a Top National Liberal Arts College for the tenth straight year in U.S. News & World Report rankings released today.

Centenary College Archives creates exhibit highlighting 1918 flu pandemic experience

The Centenary College Archives created an exhibit highlighting the 1918 flu pandemic experience and #ThrowbackThursday is a perfect day to highlight this cool exhibit!
https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-college-archives-creates-exhibit-highlighting-1918-flu-pandemic-experience/

centenary.edu The Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections presents the exhibit 1918 Flu Pandemic.

Frost School of Business welcomes new faculty member

Dr. Mohammad Ali has joined Centenary’s Frost School of Business as assistant professor of economics. Ali specializes in development and applied microeconomics. Please help us welcome him to the Centenary family! #WelcomeWednesday
https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/frost-school-of-business-welcomes-new-faculty-member/

centenary.edu Dr. Mohammad Ali has joined Centenary’s Frost School of Business as assistant professor of economics.

Please join us from the comfort of your own home on Thursday evening to hear current exhibiting artist Michelle Burdine talk about her work and its evolution over the past several years. So pour yourself a beverage, grab a snack, and tune in!

Seats are limited so please register in advance. (But don't worry if you can't make it, this will be recorded and available on the Meadows website after the fact.)

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gNzdbDHBSpaHK3kzLydmng

Our students had a great time last week during TAG week learning about the generous donor support we have on campus! Thank you all for your continued support. It makes a difference! #CentenaryProud #ItWasAGreatWeek #TAGWEEK #ThankYou

Centenary students are getting ready for the upcoming elections by registering to vote! #CentenaryProud #Forward

Major gifts support campus improvements at Centenary

ICYMI: Two popular locations on the Centenary campus received a major facelift this spring and summer thanks to generous donations from the Women’s Endowment Quorum (WEQ) and an anonymous private donor. #CentenaryProud #ItsAGreatWeek #TAGweek

https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/major-gifts-support-campus-improvements-at-centenary/

centenary.edu Two popular locations on the Centenary campus received a major facelift this spring and summer.

TAG week is here! This week around campus signs have been placed in various locations to highlight places and things that have been donated to Centenary. These signs are not on every item a donor has supported around campus but highlight a wide assortment of donations. We can't wait to share some of the photos with you of our students learning about these points of pride! #CentenaryProud #ItsAGreatWeek #TAGweek

Pictured is Centenary student Jerrica Harris posing with a few of the signs we have up!

Did you know that the majority of buildings on Centenary’s campus were made possible because of donors? Next week TAG week will be taking place to highlight donor support around campus!

Centenary welcomes new history faculty member

Dr. Jama Grove has joined the Department of History and Political Science at Centenary as assistant professor of history, and we are #CentenaryProud to have her here! #WelcomeWednesday
https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-welcomes-new-history-faculty-member/

centenary.edu Dr. Jama Grove has joined the Department of History and Political Science at Centenary as assistant professor of history.

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