Spring Honors Weekend 2022
April 8-9, 2022
Please consider returning to “the Hill” for our 2022 SPRING HONORS WEEKEND as the Culver-Stockton College community recognizes a selection of outstanding alumni and celebrates the impact of philanthropy during our three signature events. All events are ticketed and will be held in the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation Health and Wellness Center. This Spring Honors Weekend provides a wonderful opportunity to come together and lift up the accomplishments of Wildcat alumni and friends, see the impact of philanthropy in action, and meet the current generation of Wildcats. We hope you will join us!
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR SPRING HONORS WEEKEND:
- Scholarship Luncheon
- Alumni Honors Banquet
- Athletic Hall of Fame
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Gina (Hagen) Driscoll `83
Distinguished Alumna
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Robert "Bob" Stone `71 (posthumously awarded)
Distinguished Alumnus
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Dr. Z. Bruno Wu `90
Distinguished Alumnus
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Jennifer (McReynolds) Berhorst `06
Outstanding Young Alumna
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Aaron Niemeier `00
Outstanding Young Alumnus
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Anthony "Tony" Crane `74
Alumni Leadership and Service
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Donna Stone
Honorary Wildcat Award
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James M. Cosgrove `97
Dome Award
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Plan to Attend the Inaugural
Great River Collaborative Conference:
Changing Currents 2022!
The GREAT RIVER COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE will be held from April 7-9, 2022, and brings together academics and scholars, community members, government officials, business leaders, and other interested constituents to explore the centrality of the Mississippi River to the past, present, and future of the Tri-States.
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Dr. Patrick Hotle Delivers the
2022 John Sperry, Jr. Lecture
Culver-Stockton College John A. Sperry, Jr. Endowed Chair of Humanities, Dr.
Patrick Hotle, delivered the annual John Sperry Jr. Lecture, entitled, “American Pirates in Nicaragua: Filibusters and the United States in Latin America.” The talk was held on Wednesday, March 16, in the Merillat Chapel of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center.
In his lecture, Hotle considered the beginning of the United States' long and direct involvement in the affairs of Central America by looking at the life and times of the Filibuster, William Walker. As told by Hotle in the lecture, Filibusters were private citizens inspired by Manifest Destiny who illegally tried to expand American borders before the Civil War. A journalist, lawyer, physician, and adventurer from Tennessee, Walker invaded Nicaragua with a handful of Californians and made himself President.
The annual Sperry Lecture was originated at Culver-Stockton College in 2002 to honor John A. Sperry, Jr., a 35-year professor of humanities at the College. Serving from 1957 to 1992, Sperry was a distinguished professor who is remembered for developing thousands of minds and sharing his interests in history, political science, literature, astronomy, anthropology, and languages. His namesake endowed chair lecture, an academic and cultural events program, was created to honor his legacy of teaching at C-SC.
You can watch a recording of this year's Sperry Lecture by clicking the link below. Run-time for the event is approximately one hour and the audio for the lecture begins at 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Culver-Stockton College Releases Details for
166th Commencement
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Culver–Stockton College’s 166th Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. in the Charles Field House. Click the button below to learn about Commencement activities for the Class of 2022. |
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Alumnus Graham Johnson '08 Joins the Yankees Organization |
Graham Johnson `08 has joined the Yankees organization as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders new Pitching Coach. His new post takes him to Pennsylvania, where he will work under Head Coach Doug Davis.
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Meet the 10th Strongest Firefighter in the World,
Alumnus Tyler Muniz '13!
Fire District #1 of Johnson County, Kansas, Firefighter Tyler Muniz `13 competed in the Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival World’s Strongest Firefighter Competition in March, where he placed 10th overall. Muniz began his fire career with the Canton R-V Fire Protection District during his time as a C-SC student. He shared, "Culver allowed me to play football, go Greek (ATO), be a volunteer firefighter, and receive a degree from an amazing school."
Click the link below to watch Tyler's competition highlights at the 20:31 mark of the video.
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Culver-Stockton College Choir Performs Long-Awaited Masterworks Concert |
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Front row from left: Tal Schneider, Quinn Hulsey `20, Kar'Mel Brewer `22, Ashley Kleine `20, Jay Bettis `21 Back row from left: Alex Siron `22, Amy (Bringer) Stolberg `87, Audra Wood `22, Kenna Armstrong `22, Brianna Holder `22
When Culver-Stockton College choir students left for spring break in 2020, they had no way of knowing what events would unfold in the coming weeks. They were slated to give a concert the week after spring break- the music was polished, the singers were prepared, but they were forced to postpone. COVID-19 would uproot their musical lives for over a year, forcing them to stay home and 'get creative' with how they connected with music.
The long-anticipated musical moment finally arrived on March 27, 2022, as the music of Dan Forrest, Lux: The Dawn from on High filled the Alexander Campbell Auditorium in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. LUX, which was written in 2018, finds thematic and spiritual inspiration from texts ranging from ancient liturgical chant and scripture to modern secular love poetry. The recent 2022 performance provided an opportunity for choir alumni, current choir members, and Dr. Scott Allison to finally share their musical gifts with the audience for the final choir performance of the 2021-22 school year.
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Leslie Payne Named as
Inaugural Executive Director of the
Tri-State Development Summit at Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College President Douglas B. Palmer, along with the Tri-State Development Advisory Group, and Thomas A. Oakley, who has recently made an investment to initially fund revitalizing and rebuilding the Tri-State Development Summit at Culver-Stockton College, are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Leslie Payne as the inaugural Executive Director of the Tri-State Development Summit.
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Alumna Katelyn Gibson `11 Wins Teaching Award
Alumna Katelyn Gibson `11 was recently named Northeast Region Early Childhood Educator of the Year by the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA). Katelyn shared, "I wouldn't be where I am without Culver and my amazing advisor, Ann Hammer, and Connie Courtney, who was my student teaching supervisor. She (Courtney) placed me in the most amazing environment and I fell in love with kindergarten and early learning!"
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Left Photo: Katelyn with her step-father, Dick, and mother, Lisa Kriegshauser Bowen `83
Right Photo: Katelyn with MSTA Member Service Coordinator Keri (Kenney) Cottrell `90
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The Olga Bays Memorial Scholarship |
Olga Bays loved teaching, she loved her students, and she loved Culver-Stockton College. For generations of Culver-Stockton College students, Ms. Olga Bays played a significant role in their educational journeys, helped guide them to make wise decisions in their personal lives, and provided honest counsel whenever she was called upon. Her reputation on campus and beyond painted a picture of a woman who was straightforward, honest, and trustworthy, and students knew that her word was “as good as gold.”
A scholarship has been established in her memory at Culver-Stockton College in hopes of sustaining her legacy on campus and providing even more Culver-Stockton College students with opportunities to connect with the very ideals Ms. Bays was known for. Each year, a recipient of the scholarship is chosen who demonstrates academic excellence and shows initiative and commitment to on-campus activities or off-campus pursuits. Contributions to this scholarship ensure that Ms. Bays’ name remains a fixture on campus and that her legacy lives on at Culver-Stockton College.
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Akeel Oxley, Ashe Oxley Named to
All-Heart Men's Volleyball Team
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The Women's Basketball Prospect Camp is open to all members of the classes of `22, `23, '24, and '25. Wildcats, bring your Legacy or student of promise to show off her skills on "the Hill!" |
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C-SC Athletic
Golf Classic
June 17, 2022
Spring Lake Country Club
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Attention, Wildcats! It's time to dust off those clubs. Spring is in the air! The annual C-SC Athletic Golf Classic brings together alumni, community members, and fans to celebrate all things Wildcat Athletics. |
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April
6 Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert
7 Honors Art Exhibit
7-9 Great River Collaborative Conference
8 Scholarship Luncheon
8 Alumni Honors Banquet
9 Fallen Officer Project
9 Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
May
9 Honors Day
9 Camerata 808
11 I.D.E.A. Center Dedication
13 Baccalaureate
14 Commencement
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C-SC Criminal Justice Students Honor Fallen Heroes at Annual Event |
Culver-Stockton College criminal justice students are honoring fallen heroes for the fifth consecutive year with their annual Fallen Officer Project, culminating in a memorial walk held on Saturday, April 9, 2022. |
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Calling All High School Singers!
Alumni, do you know of a student entering 9-12th grades who might benefit from quality vocal instruction this summer? If so, please share this exciting opportunity with them!
Culver-Stockton College is hosting a Choral Vocal Camp on our beautiful campus up on "the Hill." All classes will be taught by the esteemed Culver-Stockton College faculty and curriculum will focus on vocal technique, audition preparation, and sight-reading. Throughout the week, there will be special sessions on how to prepare for musical theatre auditions, tips and tricks for performing musical theatre pieces, and a breakdown of how to learn a cappella musical techniques. The camp will culminate in a final performance where students will showcase what they learned during the week.
Singers have the option to stay on campus or commute each day. Encourage your singers to sign up soon, as space is limited! Sign up using the link below.
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We are pleased to announce the formation of the Culver-Stockton College Friends of the Arts, which seeks to recognize the generosity of alumni, parents, faculty & staff, corporate and private foundation partners, and friends of Culver-Stockton College who support the arts. Your support allows Culver-Stockton College to continue to provide students of promise with an engaging arts education beyond the classroom, gaining experience on the stage, in the studio, and behind the scenes.
Donations can be made to support any fund or department in the arts. From scholarships and annual awards to program funding, donations of any size make a difference. To show our gratitude, Culver-Stockton College will provide unique and engaging donor experiences as well as tokens of appreciation that connect you to artistic students of all majors.
Click the link below for more information about supporting the arts at Culver-Stockton College.
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Culver-Stockton College Announces New Graduate Degree |
Dr. Douglas B. Palmer, President, and Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, along with Dr. Jay Hoffman, Acting Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies, are proud to announce the launch of a new graduate program at Culver-Stockton College.
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ALUMNI RECEIVE A 15% TUITION DISCOUNT
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Alumni Adventures on "the Hill" |
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After more than 50 years, alumna Carol (Johnson) Dayton `64 visited "the Hill." Carol and her husband, James, were travelling back home to Minnesota from a Florida vacation when she realized they were mere miles from Canton and decided to stop by the Alumni Office for a quick tour. They are pictured above in front of the dormitory where she lived, Johnson (previously Culver) Hall. Thank you for visiting!
If you are ever in the area, please stop by the Alumni Office in Henderson Hall. We would love to show you around and talk about all of the happenings on "the Hill."
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March 8, 2022
Fayetteville, GA
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March 9, 2022
Houston, TX
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March 13, 2022
Lenexa, KS
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March 16, 2022
Canton, MO
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January 15, 2022
Mt. Prospect, IL
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December 7, 2021
St. Louis, MO
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March 14, 2022
Winnebago, IL
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March 15, 2022
Indianapolis, IN
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March 20, 2022
Quincy, IL
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