May 2016                                                             Issue No. 36
Culver-Stockton College 
Alumni & Advancement Office e-Newsletter
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. 
Congratulations Class of 2016!  Welcome to the Alumni Family!
Culver-Stockton College Students and China
Nineteen students and two professors from Culver-Stockton College traveled to China from April 22 through May 1, 2016. A blog capturing the students' experiences was posted online at the Quincy Herald Whig.  Check out their trip here. 
Current student Lei Alena Dagat was able to record a brief video of their trip as well.  Check out her video of her China experience. 
Alumni Summer Weekend - June 10-12
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)
  • C-SC Walking History Tour ($5)
  • Candle Making 101 ($5)
  • Woodworking ($15)
  • Essential Oils  ($10)
  • Exploration of Wine ($15)
To see a full listing of classes and activities go to www.culver.edu/alumnisummerweekend 

Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
Friday, 6:30 p.m. ($35)

Reunion Lunch for Classes of '76, '86, & '96
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
(Free for Class Reunion Participants, guests $8)


Food & Wine Pairing Dinner
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ($35)

Free Events:
  • Star Gazing with Professor Sadler-
    Friday, 9 p.m.

  • Trivia Night - Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Paranormal Investigation with GRAGG - Saturday, 10 p.m. (Greater Rockford Apparition & Ghost Group) 
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]
2016 Athletic Golf Classic & Hall of Fame - Friday, June 10
Join us for an 18-hole, 4-person scramble at Spring lake Country Club in support of C-SC Athletics.  

9:30-10:15 a.m. Registration
(danishes and coffee provided)

10:30 a.m. Shotgun Start

Specialty Holes:
Putting with the President; 5/5/5; Longest Putt; Closest to the Pin & Longest Drive for Men & Women

Can't attend but want to support C-SC Athletics? Be a hole sponsor for $150 and support the team of your choice. Contact Traci Bringer at [email protected] or 573.288.6443.

Cost
Golf Only: $125
(includes lunch, golf cart, green fees, beverage tickets, and a C-SC insulated coffee mug and ball marker.)
Golf and Banquet: $150
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet: $35
Golf, Banquet and Hole Sponsorship: $285
Golf Team of Four: $500
Golf Team of Four with Hole Sponsorship: $600

A thletic Hall of Fame
Celebrate with us as we induct the 1986 Volleyball Team, Jon Enrico '89 (football), and Jessica (Leenerts) Stapleton '05 (softball) into the Athletic Hall of Fame at 6:30 p.m. in the Gladys Crown Student Center on Friday, June 10.
Cost for the dinner is $35 a person.
Take an International Trip with President Thompson
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].
2016 Legacies on Campus
Check out the legacies that we caught on campus during the first registration day! We love seeing our alumni on "the Hill", C-SC is a great family tradition. 
Upcoming Events
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.   We only have 3 tickets left. 

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.

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. 

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!

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

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. 



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!

Blues in the District: Culver-Stockton Night
July 8, 2016

Join us at Blues in the District for an evening of music and fun. Additional details coming soon!
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. 

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. 

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.  

2016 Homecoming:
"Let the Good Times Roar"
Oct. 7-9, 2016

Additional details coming soon!

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.  
Get Your MBA at C-SC
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 and 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:   August 22          October 17           January 17             March 14            May 22          
Friends of the Arts
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. 
Tumblers Available at C-SC
Need a quick gift?  Purchase a tumbler from the Alumni Office for only $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. 
Memorials
Norman West '56
May 19, 2016
Jacksonville, Ill. 
Kathryn Hendren
May 22, 2016
Palmyra, Mo.
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