December 2019 Issue No. 75
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Culver-Stockton College
Office of Advancement & Alumni Programs
e-Newsletter
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from your friends on "The Hill."
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Join fellow Culver-Stockton College alumni
for a holiday party in St. Louis.
Joe Sniezek`77 has graciously opened his home, which is beautifully decorated for the season.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Appetizers and drinks will be available.
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Kansas City Holiday Event
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Join us for a dinner theatre performance of "Winter Wonderettes" presented by Summit Theatre Group.
"Winter Wonderettes" was written and created by Roger Bean and is being directed by fellow alumnus Ben Martin `75.
This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
Saturday, December 14, 2019, 6 p.m.
at
MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center
500 SW Longview Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
Special group tickets are $35 and include dinner and the show.
Please purchase your tickets by clicking the link below.
We have reserved 2 tables for dinner to insure we are seated together.
The dinner menu will be: garlic herb chicken breast or oven baked ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans amandine, garden salad, rolls & butter, apple or cherry crisp with whipped topping, coffee, tea, or water.
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Culver-Stockton College
Christmas Choral Concert
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The Culver-Stockton College Christmas Choral Concert has ushered in the holidays for Culver-Stockton College and the community for more than 150 years.
We would like to invite you to join us for the Christmas Choral Concert
7 p.m. on December 17
at the
Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center in the Campbell Auditorium
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Should you be in need of a little holiday spirit but can't attend, you can still enjoy the music of the holidays by watching the live stream on Culver-Stockton College's Facebook page.
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Changing Lives!
Campaign Update
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The Culver-Stockton College:
Changing Lives!
campaign has been very energizing for the campus and for our students. To date, we have raised more than $21 million in cash and pledges. We have received more than 40 new documented planned gifts totaling nearly 10 million dollars, thus bringing the campaign total to more than $31,000,000.
- Since the campaign began in July 2014, more than $4.6 million have been received for the Student Scholarship Fund.
- More than $2.6 million have been given to help provide additional resources for the education process.
- More than $8.5 million have been added to the college’s endowment.
So much has been accomplished, and yet we still have much more to do to continue to meet our campaign theme of Culver Stockton:
Changing Lives!
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Wildcat Basketball Pack the Stands
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Pictured from left: Bev Dunn `65 and
Beth Hansmeier `65
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Pictured from left:
Alumni Director, Missy DuBuque `88 and Steve Viorel `02
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Pictured from left: Greg and
Julie `97 Straus
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On Thursday, November 7 we "Packed the Stands" at
Hannibal-LaGrange University for the men's and women's basketball games. The women brought home the 'W' with a score of 85-50. The men lost a nailbiter, 73-71. Thank you to all the alumni, faculty, staff, cheerleaders and students who came to support our Wildcats.
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Pictured from left: Desirae O'Neal `06 and Phil O`Neal `08
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Pictured from left: Ashley Miller and
Chris Miller `88
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Pictured from left: Karl Hansmeier `65 and Gary Dunn `64
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Join President Kelly M. Thompson in Florida
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January 7, 2020
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ross and Carolyn (Hadsell) `66 Peter home in Estero, FL
Join Ross and Carolyn Peter `66, Dave Rosebraugh `60 and Patricia Bormann `60 for an alumni and friends of C-SC reception.
Culver-Stockton College alumni across the nation have joined the students on campus in participating in a service project, "Everyone Doing More." Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to St. Matthew`s House or Café of Life in Bonita where lunch is served each day to the homeless.
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January 8, 2020
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Crescent Beach Club in Clearwater Beach, FL
Join Bob `71 and Donna Stone for an alumni and friends of C-SC reception.
Culver-Stockton College alumni across the nation have joined the students on campus in participating in a service project, "Everyone Doing More." Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food pantry.
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In memory of the late professor emeritus Al Beck, a website has been created to function as both a memorial to his creative activity and also as a place for his family to offer certain pieces of his artwork for sale (he left quite a lot!).
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Biography
"Whenever it is determined that we must depart, it is essential for us to leave with a strong soul and a happy heart." (AWB, 2017) Albert William Beck was born April 4, 1931, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Scarsdale,New York.
Read more
albeckart.com
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A student is considered a legacy when at least one of the student's parents, grandparents or siblings has attended Culver-Stockton College full-time for one semester or more.
We are so glad our current legacies made the decision to attend C-SC. They are carrying on the legacy of success from generation to generation.
We thought you might enjoy meeting one of our legacies.
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Major:
Accounting, Finance and Business Secondary Education
Involvement on Campus:
Chi Omega, Campus Programming Council, Culver-Stockton Teachers Organization and the Institute of Management Accountants
Why did you choose to go to Culver-Stockton College:
Because so many of my family members went here before me. I have been raised on this campus since I grew up in Canton. I fell in love with this school from a young age, and I have had so much fun being a student here.
What does it mean to you to be a "Legacy Student":
A "Legacy Student" on "the Hill" just makes you feel that much more connected to the school. You get to experience and hear about some of the older traditions but also share new ones with your family members.
Favorite thing to do on campus:
This is so tough! C-SC has so many different events and activities that I love so I don't know how to pick just one!
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If you have a current high school junior or senior, please consider bringing them back to visit Culver-Stockton College.
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Danielle Stafford `12 MBA `19 took a non-traditional path to completing her MBA at C-SC. After graduating with her undergraduate degree, she earned her CPA license. At that time, she was working in accounting; however, she realized that to continue moving up at her firm, she needed to set herself apart. Therefore, she reached out to her alma mater about the graduate program and was enrolled and ready to start classes within only a few weeks.
Stafford says, “It was great to be back in touch with many of the professors and classmates who I had met years before during my time on ‘the Hill’. It was so nice to meet new people during my class interactions and make connections to others working in various industries. The professors made it easy and manageable to juggle working full time and I even had time, being a new mom.”
Before her recent career change as the chief financial officer at Special Olympics Missouri, she spent seven years in public accounting. While she greatly enjoyed working with a wide variety of companies, individuals and industries during her time as an auditor in public accounting, she could not turn down the opportunity to work with such an outstanding organization, headquartered in Jefferson City, Mo.
Stafford says, “Upon accepting the position, I was excited to combine my passion for accounting and my love for sports, all while helping more than 16,000 Missouri residents with intellectual disabilities. I am excited and honored to be a small part of Special Olympics Missouri.”
During her time as a Culver-Stockton student, she was fortunate to create a lifetime of wonderful memories. She made friends who she is still very close with today. She loves to get together with fellow alumni and relive some of the things they did while on campus.
Stafford says, “It is difficult to pin down just one great memory from my time at C-SC. However, I am thankful to know that I always have my Culver family. I cannot say thank you enough to the professors and administrators at Culver-Stockton for the education, experiences and opportunities I received during my short time as a student and for helping me build a foundation for a career that I love.”
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Professional Experience
A Pillar of Experiential Education
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Professional experience, which includes internships, clinicals and student teaching, provides students with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. Students prepare for their future careers in a real-world setting while applying the concepts they have learned in the classroom.
Andy Schaad `20, recently reflected on his recent internship. He is learning how to take his degree in music technology into the real world.
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Contact Robin Jarvis `09, MBA `16 at rjarvis@culver.edu or 573-288-6536
for more information.
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What Alumni have written books?
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If you have published a book, please email Madison Badgley, Coordinator of Alumni Programs,
mbadgley@culver.edu
the name of your books.
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December
12/5: Canton Christmas Parade
12/12: St. Louis Holiday Event
12/14: Kansas City Holiday Event
12/17: C-SC Christmas Concert
January 2020
1/7: Estero, Florida Event
1/8: Clearwater, Florida Event
1/22-25: MMEA - Lake of the Ozarks
February 2020
2/29: Alumni Day at the Basketball Game
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Don't miss an alumni event or enjoy pictures from events that you can't attend!
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Follow our Social Media Sites
Facebook: @CulverStocktonAlumni
Instagram: @cscalumni1853
Twitter: @CSCAlumni
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Like our Alumni Area Facebook pages:
St. Louis Alumni: @STLCSCAlumni
Kansas City: Culver-Stockton College Kansas City Alumni Association
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Keith Andrew `76
November 4, 2019
Ursa, IL
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Barker Davis `46
ΜθΝ
November 9, 2019
Colwich, KS
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Michele Meyer `83
November 17, 2019
Tempe, AZ
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Are you hearing wedding bells or the pitter patter of little feet?
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Let us celebrate these life milestones with you!
If you could provide a picture by emailing it to alumni@culver.edu, we will publish it in an issue of the Chronicle.
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Officers and members of the C-SC National Alumni Board
President
Mr. Mathew (Mat) Holt '08
Vice President
Mr. Steve Viorel '02
Secretary
Mrs. Deb Schoenfelt '78
Treasurer
Mr. Tom Sutton '81
Members
Mrs. Jill Arnold Blickhan '79
Ms. Lisa Bohan '14
Mr. Jay Johnson '04
Ms. Leslie Johnson '02
Mr. Kevin Kain '73
Mrs. Kim Larson '82
Mr. Chris Lee '07
Mrs. Kara Mandrell Avis '00
Mr. Ben Martin III '75
Mr. Charlie Nager '84
Mr. Brent Hickenbottom '00
Rev. Sam Pulliam '86
If you live in one of these metropolitan areas and would like to become involved with the local alumni association, please contact:
St. Louis Area Alumni Association
Greater Kansas City Alumni Association
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Culver-Stockton College | 1.800.755.2287 | alumni@culver.edu | culver.edu
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