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Softball
Home game.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Whitley Softball.
Softball
Home game.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Whitley Softball.
Ultimate Car Club Movie Night
The Ultimate Car Club is hosting its first movie night on April 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Tom Smith Auditorium. The movie that the club has picked to watch is Smokey and the Bandit. There will be pizza, popcorn, and drinks.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ketner Hall 1211 Tom Smith Auditorium.
Environmental Stewards Movie Nights!
Join us for the Environmental Stewards United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Movie Nights - every Monday in the month of April to celebrate Earth Month!
Monday, April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cannon Abernethy Lawn.
Bug Buffet
Join the Environmental Stewards on April 21st from 2PM to 5PM in Leonard Lounge for our BUG BUFFET! We have tables offering insects raised for human consumption to educate and inform about the worldwide practice of entomophagy-- bug eating! We will have a variety of insects, flavored and roasted, for people to try! For this event, we hope to break the stigma and educate about sustainability and ecology. Join us to try something new!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cannon Center 250 Leonard Lounge.
Campaign Regional Event (Hershey, PA)
Catawba College will host a Campaign Regional Event on April 21st at 6:30 p.m. at The Hotel Hershey (100 Hotel Road Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033). Join President David Nelson and Meg Dees for an exclusive evening where you'll discover the extraordinary reach of Catawba's impact. We invite you and a guest to experience how our community's good travels far beyond our campus. This special event will feature a special performance by Catawba students. Come discover Where Our Good Goes!
Kindly RSVP by April 14, 2026 by calling 704.637.4394 or below:
RSVP NOW!
Link (website or registration): https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=5a557ee1-51e9-40ae-b2d0-9255bb49d67e&envId=p-yQggd2hkp0yfZy0o_gnODg&zone=usa.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Off Campus.
Esports Game Night
Esports Game Night: Pull up, play, and grab some food!
Tournaments available: Smash Bros and Mortal Kombat! Whether you're a competitive gamer or just in it for fun, this is your chance to battle it out, connect with fellow gamers, and experience the thrill of live competition.
Players will go head-to-head in a high-energy gaming environment featuring popular titles, exciting matchups, and a tournament-style bracket. Spectators are welcome to come cheer, watch intense gameplay, and enjoy the competitive atmosphere.
Prizes will be awarded to top competitors, so bring your A-game and get ready to dominate!
- Open to all skill levels- Free Food, - Prizes for winners- Friendly competition & community vibes.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cannon Center 250 Leonard Lounge.
UNO Night
Put your card skills to the test! Join us for a fun and friendly UNO tournament from 7-9pm during Palooza Week and see who comes out on top. Play for your seat until one remains!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cannon Center 102 Hurley Room.
Awards Convocation
Catawba College will hold its annual Awards Convocation on Thursday, April 23 in Keppel Auditorium. This annual ceremony honors students, faculty, and staff for achievement and service.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Glow-in-the-Dark Laser Tag (& Rain Location)
Get ready to glow! Join us on Abernethy Lawn for Glow-in-the-Dark Laser Tag and show off your stealth skills in a night full of lights, fun, and friendly competition! RAIN LOCATION: Auxiliary Gym (Abernethy Physical Education Center 122).
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cannon Abernethy Lawn.
Glow-in-the-Dark Laser Tag (& Rain Location)
Get ready to glow! Join us on Abernethy Lawn for Glow-in-the-Dark Laser Tag and show off your stealth skills in a night full of lights, fun, and friendly competition! RAIN LOCATION: Auxiliary Gym (Abernethy Physical Education Center 122).
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Abernethy Physical Education Center 122, Auxiliary Gym.
Baseball
Home game.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Newman Park (Athletics).
Catawba Concert at Sunset
Unwind and vibe with us at Concert at Sunset! Live music, good friends, and beautiful sunset views make this Palooza Week event one you won’t want to miss.
Bring your chairs and blankets and have a great time.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cannon Abernethy Lawn.
Pie the Staff
Ready for some laughs? Pie a Staff Member during Palooza Week and see your favorite campus leaders take the plunge or the pie! Throw a pie in the face of your favorite staff and support Laura's Place!
$1 per pie
, All proceeds go to charity.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cannon Stanback Plaza.
Admissions Open House
Experience a day at Catawba College! Explore campus, connect with students, chat with faculty and staff, and get the inside scoop on academics, student life, and the application process. Ready to see what makes Catawba unforgettable?
Check-In Location: Hedrick Building, , .
Link (website or registration): https://admissions.catawba.edu/portal/specality_programs.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Cannon Center 250 Leonard Lounge, Ketner Hall 1211 Tom Smith Auditorium, Hedrick Building (General).
Baseball
Home Game.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Newman Park (Athletics).
The Ultimate Car Club's Spring Car Show
The Ultimate Car Club's Spring Car Show will take place on April 25th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Omwake Dearborn Chapel parking lot. There will be music, food, and entertainment. Catawba's Solar Racing Team will also be participating in this event. Entry is free to this event and all cars are welcome.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
TBD, Omwake-Dearborn Chapel Lawn.
Baseball
Home Game.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Newman Park (Athletics).
Dunk the Dean
Take your shot. Make a Splash!
Come by the Dunk the Dean event on April 25 at 7pm and take your shot during Palooza week.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cannon Stanback Plaza.
Palooza Day: Block Party Edition
Palooza Day: Block Party Edition
Get ready for an unforgettable Palooza Day as we transform the area behind Goodman Gymnasium in the solar-powered staff parking lot into a high-energy, block party–style celebration! This year’s event is all about bringing the campus together through fun, food, and friendly competition.
Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring live activity zones with volleyball and basketball activation, giving students a chance to jump in, compete, and connect. We’ll also have three inflatable attractions to keep the energy high throughout the day.
Come hungry and explore a variety of food trucks serving up delicious options while you vibe with friends and soak in the festivities.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in crowd-favorite activities like Dunk the Dean, where you can take your shot at making a splash!
We’ll also be distributing our remaining Palooza shirts, so be sure to grab yours while supplies last.
Bring your friends, rep your school spirit, and experience Palooza Day like…
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Beach Volleyball Courts.
Spring Choral Concert
The Catawba Singers’ final concert will be in Keppel Auditorium on April 26th. We will have numerous solos, so I will need a central microphone for them and most likely a person to run the sound board.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Wind Ensemble Concert Series
In a time when we may all feel disconnected or fractured, the 2025–2026 Catawba College Wind Ensemble Concert Series, Finding Belongingness, offers a space to reconnect with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us.
Featuring a mixture of contemporary and classic works for concert band, the series will explore many layers of what it means to belong. The series looks at how empathy and shared stories build connection, how personal growth and collective memory shape our sense of place, and how love and nature thread belonging into our everyday lives. Each concert presents a curated angle, inviting audiences to reflect, celebrate, and find belongingness through music.
Through Each Other’s Eyes (October 7, 2025)
Explore belongingness through the lens of shared experience. This opening concert journeys through emotion, culture, history, and myth; inviting us to create connection and empathy by seeing the world through each other's eyes.
Words to Live By (November 24, 2025)
Discover the…
Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
SNCAE Movie Night
Press play and unwind, SNCAE is hosting a movie night! Come and chill on the grass with your favorite snacks and drinks that keep you going during these exams. Popcorn will be poppin' and the cookies a crunchin'. Join us at dark, around 7:30 pm on Abernethy lawn or room 3307 in Hedrick, depending on the weather. Movie to be determined!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Cannon Abernethy Lawn.
Communication Arts and Media Spring Showcase
The Department of Communication Arts and Media at Catawba College invites the campus and local community to the Spring 2026 CAM Showcase, an evening celebrating original student work in film and media production. This semester’s showcase features a curated screening of student-created projects, including the premiere of two original documentary films developed over the course of the term. The event highlights the creativity, technical skill, and storytelling voice of Catawba students, offering a glimpse into the next generation of media makers. Admission is free and open to the public, with complimentary popcorn provided. Join us for a night of engaging stories and student achievement on the big screen.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ketner Hall 1211 Tom Smith Auditorium.
Senior Investiture
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Class of 2026 Senior Dinner
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge.
Master Hooding Ceremony
Friday, May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Baccalaureate Service & Marshal's Walk
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium, Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge.
Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.