Theatre@Chowan will present three performances of Tommy Lee Johnston’s glowing drama, Aura, on November 22, 23, and 24, 2019. Aura depicts the story of an eccentric man named Mike. Mike has the ability to see the color auras that surround others. Instantly, he can see their vitality or their imminent death. With his own death […]
Chowan’s 1979-80 Football Team Honor Legendary Coach Jim Garrison
Members of the 1979-80 Chowan Football Team converged on campus Saturday, November 2 for the final home game of the season. Mike Grant, Hall of Famer and reunion organizer, presented each alumnus a Chowan Blue t-shirt which read, "Inspired By The Legend —Coach Garrison." Jody Schultz, who was a second round draft pick for the […]
Chowan’s Sports Science Students Participate in Annual Competition
A group of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s sport science majors and professors made a strong showing at the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport Management (NCAAHPERED-SM) in Winston-Salem on October 23-25. Professor Jim Hammond gave two presentations, and six students participated in student competitions: Carneal Hall, Justin Robinson, Deja King, Dinah […]
Chowan Announces This Year’s Distinguished Alumni and Community Service Award Recipients
During halftime at the Homecoming game Saturday, October 26, 2019, the Community Service Award and Distinguished Alumni recipients were recognized. There were two recipients of the 2019 Community Service Award and three individuals honored as Distinguished Alumni. Robert Earl and Carolyn Early Brinkley, both Ahoskie NC natives, were presented as this year’s Community Service Award […]
Chowan Announces Addition Of eSports
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Athletics in conjunction with the Office of the President at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is excited to announce the addition of Esports beginning Fall of 2020. Esports is competitive gaming using video games on various platforms, most often in the form of organized, multiplayer competitions. "Coupled with the University's other men and […]
Chowan’s Dr. Dame Recognized in Audubon Magazine’s 2019 Fall Edition
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 […]