Month: November 2020

Chowan University’s Graphics Department announces the recent acquisition of a new Xerox Iridesse 120 Production Press Printer. This top tier machine has several exciting features and has more capabilities than the department’s current digital press. The new printer has the ability to print a larger sheet, metallic gold, silver, white, and clear colors. It can […]

On Friday, November 20, 2020, Chowan University’s Graphic Communications students printed USB drives for the Fellows Seminar classes in the Horner Production Lab. This project was created after Dr. Mitchell Henke, Associate Professor of Graphic Communications, and Dr. Michelle Surerus, Professor of Graphic Communications, wanted to design an assignment that would bring their seminar classes […]

Chowan welcomes Ms. Sarah Alt as the University’s Assistant to the Registrar. Her mother, Dr. Shirley Alt, is the Associate Professor of Psychology and most recent recipient of the prestigious Alpha Chi Teacher of the Year Award. Sarah Alt received her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Business from the University of St. Thomas […]

On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Assistant Professor of Graphic Communications, Professor Jennifer Newton, was accompanied by colleagues Dr. Michelle Surerus, Professor of Graphic Communications, and Dr. Hunter Taylor, Dean of the School of Business and Design Assistant Professor of Business, as she hosted the virtual GC Alumni Talk. At the event, fourteen Graphic Communications alumni […]

Chowan University welcomes Mr. Lamont Brown to the Chowan Admissions Staff where he will be working as an Admissions counselor. The Suffolk, VA native graduated from Morgan State University with a degree in Public Relations and as a successful student-athlete. In his spare time, Brown maintains his love for athletics by coaching football at Hertford […]

The Chowan Fellows Association held its annual awards program Tuesday evening via Zoom. Below are the award winners: Fellows Chowan Award The Fellows Chowan Award recognizes a faculty or staff member for exceptional dedication to the Fellows Program students through mentoring.  Edward Snyder, Associate Professor of History. Fellows Sua Sponte Award The Sua Sponte Award, which is the motto of the Chowan Fellows Association, recognizes exceptional contribution to the success of the Chowan Fellows Association. Tatyana […]

The Honors College held its annual awards program on Thursday, November 19. Honors College Faculty Award The Honors College Faculty Award recognizes a faculty member for exceptional dedication to Honors College students through teaching, advising, and mentoring. This year's award is presented to Robbin Buller, Assistant Professor of Art. Recognition of Honors College Student Association Executive […]

The 2020 Chowan University McDowell Columns Scholar Prize was presented to Dr. Kyung-Hoon Lee, Professor of Chemistry.  Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the McDowell Columns Scholar Prize is presented to a faculty member for his or her scholarly and/or creative activities during the previous academic year. The prize consists of a cash award and a book […]

Four Chowan University English majors participated in the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) on November 7, 2020. The virtual event, hosted by East Carolina University and Elizabeth City State University, had pre-approved students submit ten-minute video presentations in lieu of the annual in-person symposium.  Seniors Otis Hunter, Kayla Gates, and […]