A Veteran's Day Story- Gil Dickens ’74

"My earliest memory of Olga Bays was walking along College Hill Road, where Ms. Bays was surrounded affectionately by dozens of Bootstrappers cheering her. The term Bootstrapper was slang for Military on active duty that were approved to attend a qualifying school for a 12 month period to complete their undergraduate degree. I was within that 12 month period. Because of Olga's vision of educating Vietnam veterans and enriching the student mix, she transformed my life and many others who had no other access to advanced education. I was just 21 years old when I graduated because of her efforts. My gratitude to Olga Bays, C-SC and the students at C-SC that enriched my learning experience. I also want to pay a tribute to my fellow servicemen, many who served in Vietnam who in many cases made the greatest of all sacrifices. I was honored to be among them. God Bless them all!"

The Olga Bays Memorial Scholarship was created in Ms. Bays honor. To learn more and contribute, click the button below.

Olga Bays Memorial Scholarship

Homecoming Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Homecoming 2025! Take a look at our Flickr page for more Homecoming photos from all of the weekend's events! Be sure to join us next year, October 16-18, 2026! Make your reservations early, as this is the same weekend as Tin Dusters car show in Quincy, IL!

Homecoming 2025 Photos

Alumni Baseball Game

Thank you to all of the alumni and friends who joined us on October 3, 2025 for the Alumni Baseball game! It was great to watch generations of Wildcats come together and show their love for the game!

NEW! Q&A

Welcome to a new feature of the PawPrint! Is there something you want to know? We’re happy to answer. Send us your questions and we’ll include one, or maybe two, in each newsletter. They can be fun, or they can be serious. This first one is serious, but it’s important and has a happy answer.

Q – I’ve heard of other small colleges closing or having financial problems. How solid is Culver-Stockton?

A – Culver-Stockton is doing well. New student enrollment is up this fall, the endowment is growing, we’re looking forward to celebrating our 175th anniversary in 2028, and we have great things planned for the future. There are three important facts for you to be aware of:

Upon completion of the 2024-25 audit, C-SC earned a Financial Responsibility Composite Score (FRCS) of 3.0 by the Department of Education – the highest score possible. This is calculated on three key factors: primary reserve, equity, and net income.
Through a sound investment strategy, the endowment grew from $40m to $47m as of September 30, 2025.
Culver-Stockton’s debt to asset ratio is among the lowest in the Heart of America Conference.

Last Call for Class Notes!

We are quickly approaching the Winter Chronicle, so be sure to submit any class notes, wedding photos, and baby announcements by November 18 in order to be featured!

Submit a Class Note

Culver-Stockton College Hosts Rhythm and Rally Event

C-SC invited high school students with a passion for performance to its campus for Rhythm and Rally: Game Day Experience on Saturday, November 1. This high-energy event offered students a unique opportunity to experience a college game day from the perspective of a Wildcat performer.

Participants spent the day in interactive sessions with the Culver-Stockton marching band, cheerleading squad, and dance team. The experience was designed to give students a behind-the-scenes look at how college-level groups prepare for and execute game day performances. The event culminated with students performing alongside the college groups during the Wildcats’ home football game.

Remember to flip your calendars to November!

Remember to flip the calendars that you received at the beginning of the Fall semester to November and look ahead to December and January! If you need a reminder on how to fold your calendar, click the video below!