E-News - November 8, 2022

Coe College commemorated a momentous occasion this month with the official inauguration of David Thomas Hayes ’93 as president of the institution. The weekend’s events featured many facets of what makes Coe so incredible: the Kohawk network near and far who gathered to celebrate the inauguration, the investment in the Cedar Rapids community with a ceremonial tree planting, artistic and athletic achievements and more. Thank you to everyone who was part of this significant event. To watch the recording of the livestreamed ceremony, please visit coe.edu/presidential-inauguration.

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Thank you to over 400 alumni and friends who joined us on campus to celebrate traditions old and new at Homecoming 2022! Whether you missed the fun or just want to replay it, you can experience Homecoming again and again with our weekend recap, as well as our alumni award and Hall of Fame ceremonies. You can even get in on the action for next year by saving September 22-24 on your calendar and nominating Alumni Award recipients. Each year, the Alumni Council honors distinguished Coe alumni at the All-Alumni Recognition Program at Homecoming. If you know someone who would be worthy of these awards, submit a nomination at alumni.coe.edu/alumniawards by January 1, 2023.

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Get ready for #GivingTuesday

Whether you give your time through volunteering, make a financial gift or use the power of your voice in your local community, #GivingTuesday is a day to unite, celebrate and give back.
 
Coe is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday again this year. On November 29, we ask you to continue to be part of the college’s support system: our infrastructure. By being a building block, you allow for new initiatives to be put in place, so that our services assist all of our students. Services like the Sophomore Exploration, Engagement and Development (SEED)* program and the Board Orientation Leadership Development (BOLD) initiative. We believe college is more than an education, and Coe is proof that student-campus symbiosis is the key to student recruitment, retention and success.
 
Busy on November 29? Make your gift early and it will count on #GivingTuesday.

*Originally funded by a grant through NetVUE

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Part of Coe’s continued dedication to improving the student experience is making sure that the transition from high school to college goes smoothly for first-year students. That’s where Orientation 2.0, put on by the Office of Student Success & Persistence comes in.

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Thank you for supporting fall Phonathon

The five weeks of fall Phonathon have come to a close, and we have a total of 177 gifts so far! Our student callers and the rest of the Kohawk community want to say thank you to everyone who has taken part and invested in the Annual Fund. Each and every dollar goes a long way when it comes to student success. If you didn’t get around to giving during Phonathon, it’s never too late to make an impact and support the Annual Fund.

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In case you missed it...

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Courier Class Notes deadline December 1

Do you have news you would like printed in the winter Courier? Send us your submission by December 1 using the Update Your Info form or by sending an email to courier@coe.edu.

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Upcoming dates

November 23 - 25: Thanksgiving break — The Advancement Office will be closed. Students will be on Thanksgiving break from November 21 - 25.

November 29: #GivingTuesday — Support future Kohawks and be part of the Coe infrastructure by participating in this annual online giving day.

December 23 - January 2: Holiday break — The Advancement Office will be closed. Students will be on holiday break from December 10 - January 10.