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Culver-Stockton College
Alumni & Advancement Office e-Newsletter
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Mission Statement
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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Culver-Stockton College students take on China
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Nineteen students and two professors from Culver-Stockton College are taking exotic and faraway places and turning them into a common experience by traveling to China from April 22 through May 1. A blog capturing the students' experiences will be posted online at the Quincy Herald Whig. Follow them on their trip here.
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C-SC Hires New VP of Advancement and Alumni Programs
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Culver-Stockton College will soon welcome a new member to its senior leadership team. Dr. Bill Sheehan, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., has accepted the new role as Vice President for Advancement. He will bring professional experience in fundraising, alumni relations and public relations.
Dr. Sheehan graduated from the University of Missouri with a Masters of Education in 1987 and a Doctorate of Philosophy in 1997. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Central Methodist University in 1984.
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Alumni Summer Weekend June 10-12
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Join us for Alumni Summer Weekend! This year all activities are priced a la carte so you can come for a class or just a meal. A few courses this year include: Fencing ($5), Basketweaving ($25), Fantasy Sports Leagues ($5), BBQ Smoking (Brisket) ($12), Beginner Cake Decorating ($10), Painting Party ($10), Artisan Coffee ($5) and more. To see a full listing of classes and activities go to
www.culver.edu/alumnisummerweekend
Free events include a Star Gazing class with Professor Sadler on Friday evening. On Saturday evening we will host trivia starting at 7 p.m. with a ghost hunt with GRAGG (Greater Rockford Apparition & Ghost Group) following at 10 p.m.
Get your friends together and relive your dorm days on campus. Beer and wine is allowed for the weekend in approved facilities. Contact Jennifer Sousa with any additional questions at
[email protected]
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Take an International Trip with President Thompson
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Join fellow alumni and friends as we travel through Belgium and Northern France from July 7-19, 2017. This trip is being coordinated in partnership with the Travel House of Quincy.
The cost is approximately $4,170 per person which includes airfare, several meals, transportation and trip insurance. Airfare from additional US locations to Atlanta, Ga. can be arranged with early notice. Currently airfare included in the price is from St. Louis to Atlanta and Atlanta to Brussels.
Deposits are $500 and are due by July 7, 2016. All deposits need to be paid to the Travel House of Quincy by calling (800) 742-0521
For more information and a detailed itinerary contact the Alumni Office at (800) 755-2287 or email [email protected].
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The Fine Arts Departments at Culver-Stockton College for decades have been known for their outstanding Art, Music, and Theatre programs. We are seeking individuals to serve on the Friends of the Arts Council to help increase awareness and assist in ways that will continue the heritage of the Fine Arts at Culver-Stockton College. This committee meets at various times throughout the year. We would like to add individuals to the organization that would be interested in supporting our Fine Arts Programs and helping them grow.
The purpose of the organization is to provide support to the Fine Arts Departments in the following ways:
Student Recruitment, Career Networking, and Support/Service.
We would love for you to help us with this exciting new program. If you are interested in joining us please e-mail Jennifer Sousa at [email protected] for more information.
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Jersey Boys at the Fox Theatre
May 21, 2016
Catch the Jersey Boys show at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis with us! We will be attending a Saturday afternoon matinee. Tickets are $69 a person. If you are interested in transportation from Canton to St. Louis, please contact the Alumni Office.
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Please take the time to join us at an alumni event near you! Check out additional events online at culver.edu/alumnievents
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Sporting KC Soccer Game
May 27, 2016
Watch Sporting KC take on DC United in the all-inclusive Budweiser Corner. Tickets are $67 a person and are for an open seating area.
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Lynchburg, Va. Presidential Update and
Alumni Social
June 4, 2016
Join President Thompson in Lynchburg, Va. at the home of Tory '92 and Megan '91 Lucas to hear current updates and meet up with college friends from 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments and appetizers provided. RSVP by May 27.
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2016 C-SC Golf Classic & Athletic Hall of Fame
June 10, 2016
The 2016 Golf Outing will be held at Spring Lake Country Club in Quincy, Ill. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet to be held that evening in the Gladys Crown Center at Culver-Stockton College.
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Cellular 'Cenes
June 24, 2016
Cellular ‘Cenes is a short romance told in 5 scenes. Each scene (‘cene) is set in a different street locale within a typical downtown business district in Lee's Summit, Mo. The twist, hence the title, is that the audience has no idea where the next scene is going to be until they receive a text message telling them where to go.
Registration and additional details coming soon!
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Third Annual Alumni Summer Weekend
June 10-12, 2016
Join us on campus for a weekend of relaxation, food, drinks and taking time to learn special skills and hobbies that have been on your list. Check out the weekend events at culver.edu/alumnisummerweekend
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Wine Tour- 2016 (St. Louis & Columbia, Mo.)
June 25, 2016
We are heading to New Haven, Mo. to test out a couple wineries. We have rented a 25 passenger bus for St. Louis and a 10 passenger van for Columbia, Mo. We will pick up in St. Charles and at Westport Plaza in St. Louis. We will pick up at First Christian Church, Bethany Hall in Columbia, Mo. Tour will conclude with dinner. Cost is $25 a person.
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Dirt Road Addiction Concert/Cardinals Game
June 29, 2016
7:15 pm Game Time
Join us in supporting C-SC alumnus, Patrick Wilson '14 the lead singer in Dirt Road Addiction as the band plays in Busch Stadium before the Cardinals vs. the Kansas City Royals game. Tickets are $25 for the lower level left field box area near the foul pole. Tickets are very limited so register today!
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Blues in the District: Culver-Stockton Night
July 8, 2016
Join us at Blues in the District for an evening of music and fun. More details to come...
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Alice In Wonderland at Bluff City Theater
July 15, 2016
Join us at Bluff City Theater for a performance of Alice in Wonderland in Hannibal, Mo at 7:15 p.m. We will meet up at La Binnah Bistro before the show for drinks and dinner. If you are interested in joining us at La Binnah please RSVP.
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Kansas City Zoo Alumni &
New Student Kick-Off Event
July 17, 2016
C-SC is heading to the zoo again for lunch and to welcome our 2016 incoming students. We will meet at the park from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. in the main building. Cost is $5 a person to attend.
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Chicago Alumni & New Student Kick-Off Event at Francesca Passaggio in Naperville, Ill.
July 23, 2016
Join us in Naperville, Ill., as we welcome the incoming 2016 freshman to the C-SC family.
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2016 Homecoming:
"Let the Good Times Roar"
Oct. 7-9, 2016
More details coming soon.......
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Maldaner's Restaurant Springfield, Ill.
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Culver-Stockton College is hosting a Disciples of Christ Youth Retreat on campus June 16-18, 2016.
Check in begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 16.
Early Bird Discounted Fee:
$60
(Register by May 2, 2016)
Regular Registration Fee:
$80
(After May 2, 2016)
No refunds after June 1.
Registration fee covers all conference fees, including lodging, meals and a T-shirt. Each church sending youth must send a chaperone (one for every five students). Chaperones' attend free!
Weekend Activities: • Fellowship • Workshops • Inspirational Speakers • Worship • Service
For more information or to register, visit www.culver.edu/docretreat. If you have any questions, email Amanda Sorenson at [email protected] or call 573.288.6472
This retreat is made possible by the congregation of the Country Club Christian Church (DOC) in Kansas City, Mo.
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Thinking about getting your MBA? Classes start soon, so NOW is the time to take ACTION! All courses are offered in an 8-week completely online format, taught by professors that you already know.
Check out these brief testimonials of the program. Start now and you can be finished in as little as one year. Alumni discounts are available to those who qualify. Contact Brandon Crisp '07, M.A., Coordinator of Online & Graduate Admission, at [email protected] or 573-288-6456.
Start Dates: May 16, 2016
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Tumblers Available at C-SC
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Need a quick gift? Purchase a tumbler from the Alumni Office for $10. A portion of the proceeds goes back to support student scholarships. Contact Jennifer Sousa at [email protected] to make a purchase.
If you would like it mailed, there is an additional $5 charge.
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Steve Sheffler '90
April 2, 2016
Warsaw, Ill.
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Jane Amistead (Former Faculty)
April 15, 2016
Lexington, Ky.
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James "Jim" Farrell '63
April 8, 2016
Naperville, Ill.
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Thelma Clark (Former Staff)
April 17, 2016
Canton, Mo.
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Mary Agnes Sweetman '56
March 4, 2016
Fairdale, KY.
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ENJOY 10% OFF
Wildcat Warehouse
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Alumni may utilize this coupon for C-SC gear in the Wildcat Warehouse.
Offer Expires 12/31/2016. Coupon Code: XYZ123
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