May 14, 2022
9:30 a.m.
Charles Field House
Culver-Stockton College's 166th commencement exercises were held on May 14, 2022, in the Charles Field House. John Wood Community College (JWCC) President Michael Elbe delivered the commencement address and received an honorary Doctor of Education (honoris causa) during the ceremony. An all-faiths baccalaureate ceremony was held on May 13, and Rev. Will Ryan `11 gave the message. Congratulations, graduates, and welcome to the alumni family!
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Alumni & Community
Gatherings on "the Hill"
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Scholarship Luncheon
Each year, endowed scholarship donors and their student recipients gather at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon to meet one another and celebrate the students' success in the classroom.
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Over 200 endowed scholarships are awarded each year at the College. Scholarships can be funded by alumni, friends, businesses, corporations, foundations, and churches.
To learn more about endowed scholarships at Culver-Stockton College, please contact the Advancement Office at advancement@culver.edu or 800-755-2287.
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From left: Ajano Williams, current student recipient; Terry Larimore `65; Marilyn Kubicek, Terry's partner; and Ryan Gibson `21, former Larimore Scholarship recipient and current Digital Marketing Specialist at Culver-Stockton. |
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Alumni Honorees
Culver-Stockton College honored outstanding alumni, faculty, and friends of the College during a special Spring Alumni Weekend. The college is proud of the 15,000 alumni who live and work in all 50 states and over 40 countries. The Spring Honors Weekend provided an opportunity to celebrate seven outstanding individuals who now join the ranks of other Alumni Honorees across the decades.
From left: James "Jim" Cosgrove `97, Dome Award; Donna Stone, Honorary Wildcat Award; Alex Stone accepted the Distinguished Alumnus Award given to his late father Robert "Bob" Stone `71; Anthony "Tony" Crane `74, Alumni Leadership & Service Award; Jennifer (McReynolds) Berhorst `06, Outstanding Young Alumna; Gina (Hagen) Driscoll `83, Distinguished Alumna; and Aaron Niemeier `00, Outstanding Young Alumnus. Congratulations to all of our honorees!
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A Legacy of Leadership
During the special Spring Honors Weekend, where we celebrated philanthropy, outstanding alumni and friends, and athletic greats, we were pleased to welcome former and current leaders of the College, who joined in the festivities.
From left: President Emeritus, Richard D. Valentine `70; President Emerita, Dr. Kelly M. Thompson; current Chairman, Ron Leftwich `64; and current President, Dr. Douglas B. Palmer.
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Throughout the weekend, President Palmer made reference to the C-SC mission statement. He shared that current scholarship recipients are 'students of promise,' Athletic Hall of Fame honorees understand 'the best values of faith and the human spirit,' and Alumni Awards honorees are successful contributors in a 'dynamic world.' |
The mission of Culver-Stockton College is to prepare students of promise for a dynamic world through our distinctive experiential curriculum within a supportive learning community founded upon the best values of faith and the human spirit. |
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Great River Collaborative Conference:
Changing Currents
Chad Pregracke, an internationally acclaimed speaker and river expert, was the plenary speaker at the Inaugural Great River Collaborative Conference: Changing Currents 2022.
The conference was held from April 7-9, 2022, and brought 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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Culver-Stockton College
2022 Education Hall of Excellence
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Jesse Uhlmeyer `03
Uhlmeyer currently serves as the superintendent of the Canton RV School District in Canton, MO. Throughout his career in education, Uhlmeyer has been focused on preparing students for success in their post-secondary education or career path.
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Dr. Aron Potter `98
Dr. Potter is the Vice President for Academic Services at Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, KS. Her professional career has been rooted in her passion for advocating for quality health and physical education programs.
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Dr. Robert "Bob" Sadler joined the Culver-Stockton faculty in August 1991 and has been an integral part of the department of natural science ever since, educating generations of Wildcats on topics such as climatology, astronomy, and geology. The Culver-Stockton College campus community celebrated the career of this true Wildcat with a reception on April 27. Congratulations, Dr. Sadler! |
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Wildcat Willie's Hop on "the Hill!" |
On April 2nd, approximately 100 children participated in an Easter egg hunt sponsored by the men of Alpha Tau Omega, President and Mrs. Palmer and Wildcat Willie!
Pictured from left: Jack Palmer, Wildcat Willie, Cathy Palmer and President Palmer
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Culver-Stockton College offensive lineman and football standout, Andrew Rupcich `21, signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. Congratulations, Andrew!
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The Quincy Community Theatre posthumously honored alumna Barbara Grimmer Rowell `58 with the recent dedication of the Barbara Rowell Auditorium. Mayor Mike Troup read a proclamation on behalf of the City of Quincy, which declared April 9, 2022 as 'Barbara Rowell Day' in Quincy, IL. |
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As a student at C-SC, Rowell was active in student theater and Chi Omega Sorority and was the host of Culver-Stockton Callboard television show. She interviewed then-President of the Screen Actors Guild and future President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
In 1978, Rowell became the master of ceremonies and director of entertainment at the Golden Eagle Riverboat Dinner Theater, a position she held for six summers until taking over at QCT.
She touched the lives of many and made the world a more beautiful place through her art.
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Alumnus Named Illinois West Central Regional Teacher of the Year
Greg Hoener `89, a teacher at Illini West High School, was recently named the Illinois West Central Regional Teacher of the Year and was one of 13 finalists for Illinois Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, Greg!
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Giving back to your alma mater directly impacts C-SC in many ways, from providing scholarship and program support to helping us secure grant funding. This year, we hope to engage "22 in 22" by increasing our alumni support for programs, projects, and scholarships to 22%.
All gifts of all sizes to all funds make a difference for the C-SC community, but the Student Scholarship Fund has the most immediate impact on students and every contribution provides crucial scholarship support.
Thank you for making more than a donation. Thank you for making a difference. And thank you to all who have already made their gift.
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Culver-Stockton College Athletic Hall of Fame |
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From left: Ryan Stone `01, Chad Rischar `00, Alex Eichman `01, Coach Bill Schneider, Aaron Niemeier `00, and Charles Scholz `02. |
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The Culver-Stockton College Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet was held in the J. E. and L.E. Mabee Recreation Health and Wellness Center on April 9th. The College honored inductees from the 2020 and 2022 Hall of Fame classes.
2020 Inductees to the Athletic Hall of Fame
Tony Robertson `69-Men's Basketball
Vincent Sevali `91-Men's Soccer and Men's Tennis
Brenda (Merschman) Saye `93-Women's Volleyball
2000 Men's Golf Team
2022 Inductees to the Athletic Hall of Fame
Ira Toran `76-Men's Basketball
Doug Mosley `85-Professional Accomplishment (new category)
*There was not a 2021 class due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Ira Toran `76 is pictured with Jalen Blaize, current member of the C-SC Men's Basketball Team. In a 94-87 victory over Graceland (Iowa), Blaize tied Toran's 48-year-old school record with 46 points on 14-of-20 shooting overall and 10-for-16 from the 3-point arc on Jan. 5, 2022. |
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Electronic
Hall of Fame
For information about Hall of Fame Inductees, Wildcat All-Americans, and Athletic Greats, you can visit the C-SC Electronic Hall of Fame or check out the Hall of Fame kiosk in Charles Fieldhouse here on "the Hill." Thank you to the donors who helped fund this project.
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Ruths Signs First National Letter of Intent for
Wildcat Shooting Sports
History was made last month as Lawren Ruths became the first Wildcat Shotgun Sports athlete to sign a national letter of intent. We are excited to welcome Lawren to "the Hill" to join our newest competitive team as this sport grows. Ruths is pictured with the Shooting Sports coach, Brenden Mowen.
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Dillie and Rupcich Named NSCA All-Americans |
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LOPEZ, VOMUND NAMED TO ALL-CONFERENCE LACROSSE TEAM |
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Missouri Baptist University Set to Join the
Heart Conference in
Fall 2023
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Spartan football began in 2014 and has been led by head coach Jason Burianek. Click HERE to read more.
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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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June
13 St. Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates @ Busch Stadium
17 Wildcat Athletics Golf Classic
18 Quincy Gems Game on the Dew Deck
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The Wildcats are Heading to Busch Stadium!
This summer, Wildcat alumni and friends have a chance to join President Palmer, Yadi, Waino, and Albert at Busch Stadium on June 13th! The all-inclusive tickets to the Diamond Suite, located between 1st and 3rd bases, are $165 each. Click HERE to learn more about the Diamond Suite.
Tickets for the game can be purchased by clicking the link below. Ticketing for the Cardinal games is now electronic. You will need to download the MLB Ballpark app on your cell phone and wait until June 10, when you will receive a text with a link to load your ticket(s) onto the app. If you have any questions, please contact Missy DuBuque, Director of Alumni Programs, at 660-537-1398 or mdubuque@culver.edu.
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An Evening with Wildcats, Wizards, and the Quincy Gems
On June 18th, you can join C-SC alumni and friends for a night of Quincy Gems baseball fun on the Dew Deck! The game begins at 6:35pm and the stadium opens one hour prior to game time. We're in for a special treat, as June 18th is Harry Potter night with a special themed give-away at the gate for game attendees. Tickets are $15 each and include a picnic package to be enjoyed on the covered Dew Deck as we cheer the Gems on to victory!
Tickets are formatted as individually numbered PDFs which will be emailed to you prior to game night. If you have any questions, please contact Missy DuBuque, Director of Alumni Programs, at 660-537-1398 or mdubuque@culver.edu.
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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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A group of Sigma Kappa Alumnae Came Together to Celebrate
Lesa Hanson's Birthday!
Front Row from Left: Susan (Byrd) Mitchell '93, Gina Edson '92, Anne (Kamp) Kamp-Sturgeon '92
Back Row from Left: Robin (Beckham) Leon `93, Lisa (DeRousse) Allen `93, Stacey (Bailey) Hendrich '91, Lesa (Dunlap) Hanson `94, Angel (Stott) Knoverek '93, Trisha (Spires) Spires-Barb `94
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April 29th was the 23rd annual Kappa Mu Klassic at River Valley Country Club in Canton, MO. 18 teams played that day, despite the rain!
From Left: Levi Gaus `17, Eli Vratney `17, Brett Landwehr `20, Javier Todtenbier-Magallon `20, Tyler Tomlinson `03 and William Maguire `03
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November 8, 2021
Las Vegas, NV
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April 5, 2022
Decatur, IL
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April 5, 2022
Minooka, IL
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March 11, 2022
Signal Mountain, TN
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April 21, 2022
Quincy, IL
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April 11, 2022
Kingwood, TX
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February 7, 2022
Naples, FL
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April 10, 2022
Bridgman, MI
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March 1, 2022
St. Charles, MO
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