Catawba College hosted a student campaign picnic recently. Chartwells closed the cafeteria doors and moved everything outside where they offered delicious foods such as black bean burgers, BBQ chicken, and BBQ pork burgers accompanied by corn on the cob, homemade chips, fresh lemonade, fruit punch, and incredible desserts!

The event also included music played by Wigwam Productions. They also had a free sample station that gave away protein and PowerAde samples, and a station where students could play FIFA soccer on game systems.

The coolest thing about this picnic, was that almost everything used at the event was either made of recyclable or biodegradable materials, and the rest of the waste would be dumped in a composted waste facility. What an amazing way for Catawba to go green!

President Lewis made an appearance at this event and he spoke about this new campaign that Catawba is starting. It’s very simple, a student signs up and receives a small piggy bank, he or she then gathers any possible change or donations given by friends, family, or faculty. The donations then go to any designated club or organization they choose. But here is the cool part, the top three students who raise the most money will win $500 in prizes, and the class that raises the most money, will be recognized at the awards convocation! The funds must be turned in by homecoming week to the development office, if you have any questions, please visit student services for more details!