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Join our new online alumni engagement platform now! Make your account at centenaryconnect.com

Join our new online alumni engagement platform now! Make your account at centenaryconnect.com

Kaitlyn Frantz '17 is the new Pastor of Worship Arts and Connections at Oaklawn UMC in Dallas, TX!

It is with great joy that we announce the newest incoming member of our team, Kaitlyn Frantz (she/her) as the Pastor of Worship Arts and Connections!
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Originally from Fort Worth, Kaitlyn is coming to us most recently from DeKalb, Illinois where she served as the Pastor and Executive Director of the Inclusive Collective at Northern Illinois University for the last three years. She is passionate about curating inclusive and Jesus-rooted communities that bring this world closer and closer to what God hopes for. She brings with her a compassionate presence, skillful community organizing, and a collaborative spirit that is ready to explore!

She drinks tea like others drink their coffee and would love to grab a cup with you next door at Union! You can connect with her in our DM's or send her an email at [email protected].

CEO Finds Ways to Help, Woman to Woman

“Decide what you value and what you believe in. Then, believe in yourself, but surround yourself with positive forces that challenge and inspire you. If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re doing it wrong.”

Check out this feature on alumna, Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl '96!

https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/136328/ceo-finds-ways-to-help-woman-to-woman

CEO Finds Ways to Help, Woman to Woman Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl doesn't necessarily buy the notion of women's intuition, but she may have a sixth sense when it comes to business.

Dr. Harold Chadsey selected as Top Lifetime Scientist of the Year by IAOTP

Congratulations, Dr. Harold Chadsey '82!

https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/dr-harold-chadsey-selected-as-top-lifetime-scientist-of-the-year-by-iaotp

Dr. Harold Chadsey selected as Top Lifetime Scientist of the Year by IAOTP Dr. Harold Chadsey, PhD, Retired Scientist, was recently selected as Top Lifetime Scientist of the Year for 2021 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) (PRUnderground) June 21st, 2021 Dr. Harold Chadsey, PhD, Retired Scientist, was recently selected as Top Lifetime Scientist o...

Centenary has added an agreement with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to its growing list of post-graduate opportunities for students pursuing careers in medicine and allied health.

The new agreement provides a guaranteed on-campus interview at one of four VCOM campuses for Centenary students who meet both the general admission requirements for the medical college and a set of additional benchmarks, including GPA, competitive MCAT scores, and community service hours.

Read more here: https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-signs-guaranteed-admission-interview-agreement-with-edward-via-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-in-monroe/

Centenary has added an agreement with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to its growing list of post-graduate opportunities for students pursuing careers in medicine and allied health.

The new agreement provides a guaranteed on-campus interview at one of four VCOM campuses for Centenary students who meet both the general admission requirements for the medical college and a set of additional benchmarks, including GPA, competitive MCAT scores, and community service hours.

Read more here: https://www.centenary.edu/news-media/story/centenary-signs-guaranteed-admission-interview-agreement-with-edward-via-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-in-monroe/

Pay It FORWARD - Centenary College Office of Alumni & Family Relations

Make a difference in the life of the College and our students, professors and programs. Your gift of any amount will help to provide much needed support and positively impact outcomes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Student Life and Athletics. You can choose how you PAY IT FORWARD to foster a better future for today's Ladies and Gents and those yet to come. Visit https://alumni.centenary.edu/g/pay-it-forward for more information.

Pay It FORWARD - Centenary College Office of Alumni & Family Relations

Shreveport Green receives a notable award for the extreme efforts of staff

Emilie Harmeyer '15, Program Director of ShreveCorps and AmeriCorps for Shreveport Green, recently received the National RWJF-NRPA Award for Health Equity by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Congrats, Emilie! Read more here:

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2021/06/16/shrevecorps-program-director-emilie-harmeyer-receives-award/7706603002/?fbclid=IwAR199KlvlTcOFDa2Mkwvpkx8mUmp8_SHJI97o6o-CqQgaNvLGZQCmRTbfHg

Shreveport Green receives a notable award for the extreme efforts of staff Shreveport Green recently announced the honor in which one staff member received from the National Recreation and Park Association.

Don't forget to RSVP! The Classes of 1968-1972, 1993-1997, and 2010-2015 are invited to a mini-reunion honoring the 2020 reunion years. For more information and to RSVP, visit centenary.edu/reunion

Don't forget to RSVP! The Classes of 1968-1972, 1993-1997, and 2010-2015 are invited to a mini-reunion honoring the 2020 reunion years. For more information and to RSVP, visit centenary.edu/reunion

Thank you to everyone who came out to Beast Feast Express yesterday! Make sure to visit centenary.edu/bfvote to vote for your favorite cook team!

David Orr - Pay it Forward

Please consider joining with other alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends to unite towards a common goal: making a difference for today's Ladies and Gents and those yet to come. See how you can help Pay It Forward!
Visit www.Centenary.edu/PayItForward

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K262MPRmYfc

David Orr - Pay it Forward Produced by Development Office

Today is the last day to get your Beast Feast Express tickets! Tickets include: samples from all 8 cooks, soda or bottled water, and a commemorative koozie. For event info & tickets: centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Note: Craisin Duck Dressing with Gravy has been changed to Alligator Dressing with Mushroom Gravy

Today is the last day to get your Beast Feast Express tickets! Tickets include: samples from all 8 cooks, soda or bottled water, and a commemorative koozie. For event info & tickets: centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Note: Craisin Duck Dressing with Gravy has been changed to Alligator Dressing with Mushroom Gravy

Have you read the Alumni Then & Now article in the Spring 2021 Centenary Magazine?! JR Ramsey ‘10 talks about his time as a Centenary student and how he ended up working for Warner Bros. Read it now here: https://www.centenarymagazine.com/features/ramsey

Have you read the Alumni Then & Now article in the Spring 2021 Centenary Magazine?! JR Ramsey ‘10 talks about his time as a Centenary student and how he ended up working for Warner Bros. Read it now here: https://www.centenarymagazine.com/features/ramsey

Don’t forget to get your Beast Feast Express tickets! Ticket sales will close Monday, June 14th at midnight. Tickets include: samples from all 8 cooks, soda or bottled water, and a commemorative koozie. Centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Don’t forget to get your Beast Feast Express tickets! Ticket sales will close Monday, June 14th at midnight. Tickets include: samples from all 8 cooks, soda or bottled water, and a commemorative koozie. Centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Join us for a mini-reunion honoring our 2020 reunion years: 1970, 1995, 2010, & 2015 on June 26th. RSVP at centenary.edu/reunion

The class of 1970 and all classes before are invited to the Quinq Brunch

The classes of 2010-2015 are invited to a happy hour honoring the classes of 2010 & 2015

The classes of 1968-1972 & 1993-1997 are invited to a reception honoring the classes of 1970 & 1995

Join us for a mini-reunion honoring our 2020 reunion years: 1970, 1995, 2010, & 2015 on June 26th. RSVP at centenary.edu/reunion

The class of 1970 and all classes before are invited to the Quinq Brunch

The classes of 2010-2015 are invited to a happy hour honoring the classes of 2010 & 2015

The classes of 1968-1972 & 1993-1997 are invited to a reception honoring the classes of 1970 & 1995

The Spring 2021 Centenary Magazine is out now! Visit centenarymagazine.com to view the latest articles, Class Notes, & In Memoriam

The Spring 2021 Centenary Magazine is out now! Visit centenarymagazine.com to view the latest articles, Class Notes, & In Memoriam

Have you bought your tickets for Beast Feast Express yet?! You won’t want to miss out on this menu! Tickets include samples from all 8 cooks, a soda or bottled water, and commemorative koozie. Pick up a to-go bag on your way home from work! June 15, 4-7 pm centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Have you bought your tickets for Beast Feast Express yet?! You won’t want to miss out on this menu! Tickets include samples from all 8 cooks, a soda or bottled water, and commemorative koozie. Pick up a to-go bag on your way home from work! June 15, 4-7 pm centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

The Centenary Currents webinar series is taking a break for the summer and will return in August!

The Centenary Currents webinar series is taking a break for the summer and will return in August!

The Classes of 1968-1972, 1993-1997, and 2010-2015 are invited to an Alumni Mini-Reunion on June 26 honoring the 2020 reunion years. For more information and to RSVP visit centenary.edu/reunion.

The Classes of 1968-1972, 1993-1997, and 2010-2015 are invited to an Alumni Mini-Reunion on June 26 honoring the 2020 reunion years. For more information and to RSVP visit centenary.edu/reunion.

Timeline Photos

Today we pause to remember all of the heroes who have bravely served and died for our country.

Make sure to check out the Spring 2021 issue of the Centenary Magazine!

The Spring 2021 Centenary Magazine is OUT NOW! Visit CentenaryMagazine.com

Scott Chirhart - development

Centenary continues to prepare its students to succeed in rigorous M.D., Ph.D., and other affiliated health programs and careers. Help keep this legacy moving FORWARD by making a gift to support the Natural Sciences at Centenary. All gifts, no matter the amount, make an impact on the success of our students, professors, and programs. Visit www.Centenary.edu/PayItForward for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH4flF_Ov14

Scott Chirhart - development Produced by Development Office

Tickets for Beast Feast Express are on sale now! Tickets are limited so get yours early.

A few items that will be on the menu:
-Slow Smoked Brisket Street Tacos
-Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
-Brisket Mac & Cheese
-Bread Pudding

For more information and tickets visit: centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Tickets for Beast Feast Express are on sale now! Tickets are limited so get yours early.

A few items that will be on the menu:
-Slow Smoked Brisket Street Tacos
-Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
-Brisket Mac & Cheese
-Bread Pudding

For more information and tickets visit: centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Centenary will offer a few different athletic camps this summer for boys and girls ages 4-12. Visit centenary.edu/summercamps for more information and to register!

Centenary will offer a variety of courses for summer school – both on-campus and online! Check www.centenary.edu/summer for information about summer school.

Centenary will offer a variety of courses for summer school – both on-campus and online! Check www.centenary.edu/summer for information about summer school.

We are excited to have summer camps back on campus! Join us for the Robert Williams Basketball Camp co-sponsored by Centenary Basketball and Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation!

Cost: $15
Time: 9 am - 4 pm - lunch provided
July 26 - boys and girls entering kindergarten - 4th grade
July 27 - boys and girls entering 5th - 8th grade

Register at centenary.edu/robertwilliamscamp

In case you missed it, Versha Sharma ‘08 was recently named the next editor in chief of Teen Vogue.
“Versha is a natural leader with a global perspective and deep understanding of local trends and issues — from politics and activism to culture and fashion — and their importance to our audience,” Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and the chief content officer of Condé Nast, said in a statement.

Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/business/media/teen-vogue-new-editor.amp.html

In case you missed it, Versha Sharma ‘08 was recently named the next editor in chief of Teen Vogue.
“Versha is a natural leader with a global perspective and deep understanding of local trends and issues — from politics and activism to culture and fashion — and their importance to our audience,” Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and the chief content officer of Condé Nast, said in a statement.

Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/business/media/teen-vogue-new-editor.amp.html

Don’t miss our second episode of the Centenary Currents series, Striving for a Sustainable Future

Watch here: https://youtu.be/1A7oGRZ2yqE

Don’t miss our second episode of the Centenary Currents series, Striving for a Sustainable Future

Watch here: https://youtu.be/1A7oGRZ2yqE

This past Wednesday Stafford Lyons '16 and Laura Perilloux '17 were married. Congratulations, Laura and Stafford!

This past Wednesday Stafford Lyons '16 and Laura Perilloux '17 were married. Congratulations, Laura and Stafford!

Centenary alumnus, Kirk Reedstrom '15 recently signed with literary agent Ana Crespo at East/West Literary Agency. East/West Literary Agency, Inc. is, purposely, a boutique agency, to facilitate hands-on, personalized service and attention to authors and their books. E/W represents a wide range of #1 NYT, #1 PW, IndieBound, USA Today, WSJ, and Amazon best-selling and best illustrated books, Caldecott, Newbery, Sibert, Cook, Stonewall and Geisel medalists, as well as Andre Norton, Gelett Burgess, Children’s Choice, Parents’ Choice, Prism, Audie, Green Earth and Crystal Kite award-winners and nominees. Congratulations, Kirk!

Centenary alumnus, Kirk Reedstrom '15 recently signed with literary agent Ana Crespo at East/West Literary Agency. East/West Literary Agency, Inc. is, purposely, a boutique agency, to facilitate hands-on, personalized service and attention to authors and their books. E/W represents a wide range of #1 NYT, #1 PW, IndieBound, USA Today, WSJ, and Amazon best-selling and best illustrated books, Caldecott, Newbery, Sibert, Cook, Stonewall and Geisel medalists, as well as Andre Norton, Gelett Burgess, Children’s Choice, Parents’ Choice, Prism, Audie, Green Earth and Crystal Kite award-winners and nominees. Congratulations, Kirk!

We had a great weekend celebrating the Classes of 2020 and 2021! High-resolution photos are now available online for free download at Centenary.edu/graduation.
To download, select the photo and click the download button or icon. The icon is the third icon and is a downward pointing arrow.

Tickets for Beast Feast Express are on sale now! Tickets are limited so reserve yours early.

While we will not be able to host our regular Beast Feast this year, we’re excited about adapting the event into a drive through! For more information and tickets visit: centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Tickets for Beast Feast Express are on sale now! Tickets are limited so reserve yours early.

While we will not be able to host our regular Beast Feast this year, we’re excited about adapting the event into a drive through! For more information and tickets visit: centenary.edu/beastfeastexpress

Teen Vogue has a new top editor.

Congratulations to Versha Sharma '08, Teen Vogue's next Editor-in-Chief!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/business/media/teen-vogue-new-editor.html?searchResultPosition=3&fbclid=IwAR2Xp0ftmQ8y7Fn9TTvS3nvUndWh83e6nKT-oxZMbOv1rPS0RLReo6IoZxM

Teen Vogue has a new top editor. Two months after a botched hire, Versha Sharma, an editor at the news website NowThis, will take over the Condé Nast site.

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On Wednesday we toasted the graduating seniors who are about to become alumni at the annual Senior Celebration & Champagne Toast. Thanks to T.D. McMurry ‘11 for playing music and Josh Scott ‘13 for imparting some words of wisdom on the graduates. Congratulations to the Classes of 2020 and 2021!

*Everyone in attendance at this event were required to be vaccinated or present a negative COVID test