On October 10, 2019, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Dr. James “Bo” Dame, coastal ecologist and professor in biology, was mentioned in the Audubon Magazine’s fall 2019 edition. According to the National Audubon Society, their mission is to “conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the […]
Dock Kelly ‘93 Gives Address at Chowan’s Homecoming Worship Service Monday, October 21, 2019
Chowan Hall of Famer and alumnus Dock Kelly ‘93 was the guest speaker at Chowan’s Homecoming Worship. He challenged worshippers to graciously serve wherever God plants them. Coach Kelly is currently serving as the Head Wrestling Coach at Lourdes University, located in Sylvania, Ohio.
Valerie Carter Smith Ministers to Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Annual Religious Heritage Celebration
Valerie Carter Smith blessed Â鶹ÊÓƵ with her encouraging testimony for a span of three days the week of September 23, 2019. On Monday and Wednesday, in Turner Auditorium, Smith delivered her autobiographical addresses. Tuesday evening, Smith attended an event where she spoke to Chowan Chrstian Service Association (CCSA) donors and distinguished guests about the […]
Chowan Hosted the Inaugural Dan and Sallie Surface Lecture in History on October 14, 2019
On Monday, October 14, 2019, Â鶹ÊÓƵ hosted the inaugural Dan and Sallie Surface lecture in History. The lecture was funded by long time supporter Warren Chauncey of Virginia Beach, VA and delivered by Matthews, VA resident, Robert Garnett. Garnett’s lecture, entitled “Civil War Prison Camps: an Ancestor at Hellmira” explored the life, death, and […]
Students Lead Founders’ Day Convocation and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Class of 2023
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s freshman class filed into Turner Auditorium for the annual Founders’ Day Convocation and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony. University president, Dr. Kirk E. Peterson, presided over the ceremony clad in his ceremonial robe radiating Chowan’s signature blue. Esteemed members of this year’s graduating class led the ceremony not […]
Author Lance Jenkins ’09 Returns to Chowan for a Book Talk on October 16, 2019 in Whitaker Library
On October 16, 2019, 2009 Chowan alumni Bradford Lance Jenkins will return to Whitaker Library in celebration of his newly published book A New Requiem. The Jackson, NC native graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵ with a B.S. in History, and is employed as the manager of an insurance agency. Jenkins once served on the Chowan Board […]
CU Day Saturday, October 19, 2019
CU Visit Day is a perfect day for your campus visit! When you attend one of our CU Visit Days, you'll get a glimpse into the life of a Â鶹ÊÓƵ student by exploring what our campus has to offer. You will also receive insider tips on how to navigate the admissions process, and learn […]
Fall Break 2019
Fall break begins at the conclusion of classes on Wednesday, October 9th. Classes will resume on Monday, October 14th. We wish all of our students and faculty a restful and safe fall break!
Shots Fired at Whites Crossing, University Quick to Respond
In the early morning hours of September 22, 2019, shots were fired at Whites Crossing student housing. Thanks to immediate student action, campus, local, and state authorities were quickly on the scene. Two suspects were arrested by Campus Police on Union Street, near the intersection of Cotton Street. Neither suspect is affiliated with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals
Under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Thorburn, Director of Choral Activities, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community Chorus will begin weekly rehearsals on Monday, September 9. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Briley Recital Hall in the lower level of Daniel Hall on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus. The Community Chorus is […]