Honors Day Tag | Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:53:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Honors Day Tag | 32 32 Chairman Ron Leftwich ’64 to address graduates at 167th Commencement /news/2023/chairman-ron-leftwich-64-to-address-graduates-at-167th-commencement/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:50:43 +0000 /?p=21401 will graduate the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Charles Field House.

The post Chairman Ron Leftwich ’64 to address graduates at 167th Commencement first appeared on .]]> The College’s 167th Commencement will feature Mr. Ron Leftwich ’64 as the graduation speaker, who will be retiring as Chairman of the Board of Trustees after 14 years of leadership and 33 years of board service and mentorship to C-SC students on “the Hill.” Leftwich’s address is titled “The Future is in Your Hands.”  Ahmed “AB” Barrow will offer the Senior Challenge to his peers. Taylor Worthey and Isaac Ellison have been selected as Junior Marshals for this year’s commencement ceremony.

An all-faith baccalaureate ceremony will be held on Friday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. also in the Charles Field House. The event is open to the public, and tickets are not required for entrance.

C-SC students receiving a degree in nursing are invited to participate in the ceremonial pinning, which will be facilitated by Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences on Friday, May 12, at 2 p.m. at The Crossing Church in Quincy, Ill.

Additional commencement week activities include the Honors Day Convocation and the Trustee Reception for Seniors. The Honors Convocation is set for Tuesday, May 9, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. This is a convocation to recognize the academic achievements of C-SC students from the past year and honor the excellence of faculty and staff. Following the college-wide recognition event, each division will present awards at separate ceremonies for the Fine, Applied, and Literary Arts Division, the Business, Education and Law Division, and the Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences Division.

Commencement honors graduates, conferring degrees to undergraduates and graduate students within one ceremony. Tickets are required for commencement and can be obtained through the students’ MyCulver login. Each student can request up to six tickets, which are available now.

For immediate questions regarding commencement, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@culver.edu or 573-288-6000, ext. 6330.

The post Chairman Ron Leftwich ’64 to address graduates at 167th Commencement first appeared on .]]> Several students recognized during Honors Day Convocation /news/2020/several-students-recognized-during-honors-day-convocation/ Wed, 13 May 2020 13:47:02 +0000 https://culver.flywheelsites.com/?p=9355 Students were recognized for overall academic achievement, outstanding performance within their major, academic competition and campus leadership. Many of the awards have been established by or in memory of Culver-Stockton alumni.

The post Several students recognized during Honors Day Convocation first appeared on .]]> CANTON, Mo. — Several students were recognized during the annual Honors Day Convocation, shown live online on May 12, 2020 from the Alexander Campbell Auditorium at .

Students were recognized for overall academic achievement, outstanding performance within their major, academic competition and campus leadership. Many of the awards have been established by or in memory of Culver-Stockton alumni.

Division of Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences awards

  • The Most Outstanding Athletic Training Student Award was presented to Maryanna Catrine of Springboro, Ohio.
  • The Dalton Biology Research Award, given to a senior presenting an outstanding research project and demonstrating high potential for future contributions in biology, was presented to Kyle Strange of Edina, Mo.
  • The Dr. Thomas E. Slimp Endowed Award for Pre-Med Studies, given to a student who has made a declaration of intention to pursue a career in the practice of medicine, was presented to Kyle Strange of Edina, Mo.
  • The Robert Mathieson Memorial Award, established in memory of Mathieson, emeritus professor of physics, geology, computer science and mathematics, and given to a student exemplifying excellence in physical sciences, was presented to Kelcie Darnell of Shelbyville, Mo.
  • The Sciences Student of the Year Award, given to a senior in science department with the strongest balance of academic achievement and professional leadership, was presented to Elizabeth Hulsey of Sullivan, Mo.
  • The Koch Divisional Award, given by Erwin Koch to a senior who is majoring in one of the social sciences, was presented to Shelby Winn of Granite City, Ill.
  • The Mary Kane Bona Award, given to history major who has written outstanding research project, was presented to Samantha Schuler of Hamilton, Ill.
  • The Mathematical Achievement Award, established in memory of Edgar Franz, professor of mathematics at C-SC from 1949-65, given to freshman who shows high achievement and future promise in study of mathematics, was presented to Abbey Conner of Springfield, Ill.
  • The Outstanding Scholarship in Psychology Award, given to a senior psychology major, was presented to Kehley Bitzas of Greenvale, Australia
  • The Robert H. Jacobs Memorial Award, given by the Mu Theta Nu fraternity to a student who has done the most toward Christianity’s cause on the C-SC campus, was presented to Madison Cowell of Beardstown, Ill.

Division of Business, Education and Law awards

  • The G.H. Stenn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Accounting, sponsored by Gray Hunter Stenn LLP of Quincy, Ill., and given to senior accountancy major based on leadership, academic achievement, community service and involvement in the Institute of Management Accountants, was presented to Mackenzi Anderson of Dallas City, Ill.
  • The Business Division Student of Promise, given to an underclass student, was presented to Dalton Myers of Quincy, Ill.
  • The Business Leader of Tomorrow Award was presented to Alexander Gonzalez of Cape Coral, Fla.
  • The Wieseman Award for Outstanding Research or Writing Project, established in memory of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wieseman and given to student who presents an outstanding capstone project, was presented to Mackenzi Anderson of Dallas City, Ill.
  • The Business Leadership and Service Award was presented to Andrea Hoffman of Canton, Mo.
  • The Outstanding Achievement in Finance Award was presented to Kailee Gaither of Canton, Mo.
  • The Outstanding Marketing Student Award was presented to Alexis Janney of Canton, Mo.
  • The Colman K. and Katherine Winn Award for Excellence in Education, established in memory of Colman Winn, a former student, faculty member and archivist, and given to senior education major who plans to pursue a career in teaching, was presented to Kelley Hufendick of Quincy, Ill.
  • The Dodson Award for Achievement in Teaching, established in memory of the Dodson family and given to two education majors who plan a career in teaching, were presented to Carly Harper of St. Peters, Mo., and Luke Blackburn of Leeds, England.
  • The August Vollmer Award , established in memory of Vollmer, the “Father of Modern Policing,” and given to a graduating criminal justice student who combines leadership abilities with academic excellence, was presented to Bryan Wutt of Wauwatosa, Wis.
  • The Outstanding Scholar in Legal Studies was presented to Shelby Clinging of Fowler, Ill.
  • The Sport Management Service Leadership Award, which acknowledges the commitment of service to one’s community, was presented to Jordan Cosby of Bridgeton, Mo.
  • The Sport Management Student of Promise Award was presented to Alex Madera Perdomo of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Division of Fine, Applied and Literary Arts awards

  • The Celia Frances Beck Creative Life Award, established in memory of Beck, a psychologist, horticulturist, photographer and humanitarian, and given to an upperclass student who as demonstrated talent in more than one discipline, was presented to Keelie O’Brien of Kahoka, Mo.
  • The Charles Meyer Award for Initiative and Perseverance, given to an art student, was presented to Steven Walker of. Palmyra, Mo.
  • The Ellen Bowlin Boulware Endowed Vocal Music Award, established in memory of Boulware ’33 and her interest in vocal music, love of young people and commitment to Christian higher education, was presented to Alexander Siron of Paris, Mo.
  • The Emma Neale King Music Theory Award, established in memory of King, a professor of music from 1968-84, and given to a second-year music theory student, was presented to Brianna Holder of Moberly, Mo.
  • The Evelyn Carman Wiechman Instrumental Award, established in memory of Wiechman ’46, and given to the most promising woodwind, brass or percussion instrument student, was presented to Emilie Rieffer of Canton, Mo.
  • The Georgia O’Keeffe Memorial Art Award, established as a tribune for the contributions of O’Keeffe, one of America’s most successful artists, and given to an art major, was presented to Nevin McNally of Quincy, Ill.
  • The Guy L. Cooper Poetry Award, established in memory of Cooper, a long-time member of the English faculty, and awarded for poems published in the literary magazine, was presented to Ahmed Barrow of St. Louis.
  • The J. Leslie Pierce Award, established in memory of Pierce, head of the music department from 1945-65, and given to stimulate interest in serious musical study, was presented to Nicole Smart of Willow Springs, Mo.
  • The Mable E. McCray Endowed Music Award, established in memory of McCray’s interest in music, commitment to Christian higher education and love for young people, and given to a junior pursuing a degree in vocal music, was presented to Marquis Smith of Mexico, Mo.
  • The Mahan Prizes in Creative Writing, established in memory of attorney George Mahan of Hannibal, Mo., and given to honor students for their creative literary work, was presented to Charlie Williams (informal essay) of Birmingham, Ala., Vanessa Bolen (journalism) of Beardstown, Ill., Kaitlyn Conaway (one-act play) of Steelville, Mo., and Jacob Priest (short story) of Quincy, Ill.
  • The Mathieson Musicology Award, established by Dr. Carol Fisher Mathieson, emeritus professor of music, to honor her many students during her 39-year career, and given to a student demonstrating achievement in musicology coursework, was presented to Victoria Alumbaugh of Neoga, Ill.
  • The Outstanding Graduate in Communication Award was presented to Sabrina Kalips of Granite City, Ill., and Nicholas Luciani of Georgetown, Ontario, in Canada.
  • The Stuart Hoyle Purvines English Award, given to an English major or minor known for contributions to class discussions, was presented to Lindsey Miller of Camdenton, Mo.
  • The Theta Alpha Phi Upperclass Awards in Theatre were presented to Remington Jarvis of Canton, Mo., and Matthew Scheuermann of Quincy, Ill.
  • The Thomas M. and Sharon J. Spoerner Art Award, established in memory of Thomas Spoerner ’60, who taught art for 42 years, and given at the annual Honors Art show for the Best of Show Award, was presented to Nevin McNally of Quincy, Ill., and Taylor Pitford of Montrose, Iowa.
  • The Virginia Carter Ahrens Art Award, established by Maurice Ahrens as a memorial to his wife and given to a junior judged to be the most promising art student, was presented to Keelie O’Brien of Kahoka, Mo., and Steven Walker of Palmyra, Mo.

President’s awards

  • The Susan V. Leftwich Spirit of C-SC Award, established in honor of Leftwich, wife of Ron Leftwich ’64, president of the Board of Trustees, and given to a student who demonstrates the spirit of Culver-Stockton through academic success and campus participation, was presented to Elizabeth Straus of Philadelphia, Mo., and Kyle Edwards of Fenton, Mo.
  • The Rose Marie (Grossenbacher) MacDoniels Prize for Campus Leadership, given to a junior who exemplifies the courage, integrity, strength, grace and leadership of MacDoniels ’63, was presented to Erica Lundt of Oak Brook, Ill.
  • The President’s Award for Exemplary Service was given to Bill Boxdorfer, director of the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation and Wellness Center and student engagement; Cindy Freels, senior assistant to the president; and Alissa Burger, assistant professor of English and director of retention.

Student Life awards

  • The Joseph E. Beck Humanitarian Award, established in memory of Beck, the father of Al Beck, a long-time member of the art faculty, given to an upperclass student who has demonstrated outstanding initiative and leadership in volunteer community activities and services, was presented to Kailee Gaither of Canton, Mo.
  • The Mary Elizabeth Powell Achievement Award, given to a senior who has demonstrated courage, dedication, persistence and commitment, for whom graduation represents a distinguished achievement and significant personal victory, was presented to Jordan Graves of Springfield, Ill.
  • The Anton Kozelichki ’14 Spirit Leadership Award (AK46), established as a memorial of Kozelichki’s love and commitment to C-SC as a campus and community leader, dedicated member of religious organizations and a fanatic of Wildcats athletics, given to a senior active in the college community, was presented to Macie Spencer of Alton, Ill., and Jenna Lord of Lee’s Summit, Mo.
  • Recognition of induction into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, the second-largest nursing organization in the world, was given to Autumn Florea of Durham, Mo., and Jennifer Haerr of Palmyra, Mo.

Athletic Department awards

  • The Keith Whan Memorial Award, established in memory of Whan ’41, killed in action in World War II in 1944, and given to an underclass male who ranks highest in scholarship, athletic accomplishment and general service to C-SC, was presented to Tyrin Holder of Hoover, Ala.
  • The W.A. Herington Outstanding Senior Athletic Awards, established in memory of Herington, who coached multiple sports along with being a physical education professor and athletic director at C-SC from 1938-65, were presented to Mason Vires of Clarkston, Mich., and Kehley Bitzas of Greenvale, Australia.

College Honors Scholars Program Graduates

The mission of the College Honors Scholars Program is to enhance the educational environment by providing academic opportunities to highly motivated students. This mission is based on the belief that academic excellence requires high expectations and personal engagement. Therefore, the Honors Scholars Program seeks creative avenues for exploring and implementing this belief in both theory and practice.

The graduates, and the thesis of their final paper, are:

  • Shelby Clingling of Fowler, Ill. — “Gender Discrimination and the Wage Gap”
  • Derek Froman of Canton, Mo. — “The Sound of Italy”
  • Kailee Gaither of Canton, Mo. — “Small Town Fraud, Big Time Problem”
  • Blair Genenbacher of Fowler, Ill. — “Assessment of College Athletes’ Nutrition and Diet: A Quantitative Study”
  • Sydney Scott of Metropolis, Ill. — “Get a Clue”

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The post Several students recognized during Honors Day Convocation first appeared on .]]> Professor of history recipient of Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning /news/2020/professor-of-history-recipient-of-reuling-faculty-prize-for-innovation-in-student-learning/ Wed, 13 May 2020 13:45:27 +0000 https://culver.flywheelsites.com/?p=9352 Dr. D’Ann Campbell, a professor of history, is the recipient of the Walter S. Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning at . She was recognized during the Honors Day Convocation held May 12.

The post Professor of history recipient of Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning first appeared on .]]> CANTON, Mo. — Dr. D’Ann Campbell, a professor of history, is the recipient of the Walter S. Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning at . She was recognized during the Honors Day Convocation held in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium and shown live online on May 12.

Dr. Kelly M. Thompson, president of the College, said after giving Campbell the award, “When we think of innovation in student learning, the use of new technologies and experiential learning methods first come to mind, but you have focused on a different but equally important form of pedagogy that focuses on retention and student success for students who typically face the greatest barriers to success. You give tirelessly of your time and energy to let students know you care about them. Your attention to detail and a student’s individual needs is the backbone of a student’s development.”

Campbell joined Culver-Stockton in 2010. She has an extensive background in higher education, having worked in various academic and leadership positions at the United States Air Force Academy (2016-18), Montana State University-Billings (2008-10), United States Coast Guard Academy (2004-07), Chester College of New England (2001-04), New Hampshire College (1999-2001), the Sage Colleges (1997-99), Austin Peay State (1992-97) and Indiana University (1979-92).

Campbell has written two books and has had 42 research articles published in scholarship journals and books. She has been assigned to committees in national offices for nine groups, including the American Historical Association, the American Studies Association and the Organization of American Historians. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Colorado College in 1972 and her doctorate in history from the University of North Carolina in 1979.

Campbell received the president’s award for exemplary service to the college from Culver Stockton in 2015.

The award is named after Walter Reuling, who served as the dean of the College from 1980-89 and was president of the College from 1989-92.

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The post Professor of history recipient of Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning first appeared on .]]> Barber, Mansfield named junior marshals /news/2020/barber-mansfield-named-junior-marshals/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:47:37 +0000 https://culver.flywheelsites.com/?p=9227 Taylor Barber and William Mansfield have been appointed as junior marshals for upcoming ceremonies related to graduation in the spring. They will be prominent figures for Culver-Stockton’s Honors Day, Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies.

The post Barber, Mansfield named junior marshals first appeared on .]]> CANTON, Mo. — Taylor Barber and William Mansfield have been appointed as junior marshals for upcoming ceremonies related to graduation in the spring.

This honor is bestowed to junior students with top academic standing who have displayed the highest level of leadership and remain in good standing with the college. They will be prominent figures for Culver-Stockton’s Honors Day, Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. The Office of Student Life selected this year’s marshals.

The marshals attend the planning sessions for Honors Day, Baccalaureate and Commencement. They will help direct the seniors as they assemble for each event, and they will lead the seniors in procession and direct them to their seats.

Barber is a biological chemistry major from Elsberry, Mo. Mansfield is a physical education major from Burton, England.

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The post Barber, Mansfield named junior marshals first appeared on .]]> Several students recognized during Honors Day Convocation at /news/2019/several-students-recognized-during-honors-day-convocation-at-culver-stockton-college/ Wed, 08 May 2019 17:18:46 +0000 https://culver.flywheelsites.com/?p=9788 Several students were recognized during the annual Honors Day Convocation on May 7, 2019 in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium at .

The post Several students recognized during Honors Day Convocation at first appeared on .]]> CANTON, Mo. – Several students were recognized during the annual Honors Day Convocation on May 7, 2019 in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium at .

Students were recognized for overall academic achievement, outstanding performance within their major, academic competition and campus leadership. Many of the awards have been established by or in memory of Culver-Stockton alumni.

College Honors Program Graduates

Jordyn Engel
“Nail Art: A Visual History”

Josie Finch
“The Benefits and Ways an After School Program Can Be Achieved in Rural Communities”

Cheyenne Roberts
“Right to Fight Foundation”

Sarah Sparrow
“Ghana: Through the Lens”

Honors Day Celebration Winners

The Anton Kozelichki ’14 Spirit Leadership Award (AK46)
Jordan Hahn, Liberty, IL

The Anton Kozelichki ’14 Spirit Leadership Award (AK46)
Sarah Sparrow, Niota, IL

The August Vollmer Award
Jordyn Engel, West Burlington, IA

The Business Division Student of Promise
Tyler Menke, Florissant, MO

The Business Leader of Tomorrow Award
Jesse Arevalo, St. Peters, MO

The Business Leadership and Service Award
Kailee Gaither, Canton, MO

The Celia Frances Beck Creative Life Award
Jordan Graves, Springfield, IL

The Charles Meyer Award for Initiative & Perseverance
Nevin McNally, Quincy, IL

The Colman K. & Katherine Winn Award for Excellence in Education
Rachel Belt, Palmyra, MO

The Dalton Biology Research Award
Tara Bradley, Broadwell, IL

The Dodson Award for Achievement in Teaching
Avery Johnson, Durham, MO

The Dodson Award for Achievement in Teaching
Hannah Hollock, Bonne Terre, MO

The Dr. Thomas E. Slimp Endowed Award for Pre-Med Studies
Sulaiman Qanni, Jordan

The Ellen Bowlin Boulware Endowed Vocal Music Award
Matthew Scheuermann, Quincy, IL

The Emma Neale King Music Theory Award
Victoria Alumbaugh, Neoga, IL

The Evelyn Carman Instrumental Award
Baylee Inman, Canton, MO

The Georgia O’Keefe Memorial Art Award
Deny-Tyler Riley, Troy, MO

The GH Stenn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Accountancy
McKena O’Donnell, Mapleton, IL

The Guy L. Cooper Poetry Awards
Megan Ferry, Kansas City, MO

The J. Leslie Pierce Award
Allen Gingerich, Kirksville, MO

The Joseph E. Beck Humanitarian Award
Macie Spencer, Alton, IL

The Keith Whan Memorial Award
Nicholas Luciani, Canada

The Koch Divisional Award
Kristen Lahr, Lincoln, IL

The Mahan Prizes in Creative Writing – Journalism Awards
Danielle Thurman, Bonne Terre, MO

The Mahan Prizes in Creative Writing – Short Story
Kelsie Riedesel, Hannibal, MO

The Mary Elizabeth Powell Achievement Award
Josie Finch, LaHarpe, IL

The Mathieson Musicology Award
Nicole Smart, Willow Springs, MO

The Most Outstanding Athletic Training Student Award
Megan Burk, Wever, IA

The Outstanding Achievement in Finance Award
Tiffany Irby, St. Louis, MO

The Outstanding Graduate in Communication Award
Megan Blickhan, Ursa, IL

The Outstanding Marketing Student Award
Logan Scholl, Palmyra, MO

The Outstanding Scholar in Legal Studies
Josie Finch, LaHarpe, IL

The Outstanding Scholarship in Psychology Award
Emily Blackden, Arnold, MO

The Robert H. Jacobs Memorial Award
Karlie Johnson, Hamilton, IL

The Robert Mathieson Memorial Award
Kaylee Janssen, Palmyra, MO

The Rose Marie (Grossenbacher) MacDoniels Prize for Campus Leadership
Taylor Blasius, Norwood, MO

The Sciences Student of the Year Award
David Ketsenburg, Monroe City, MO

The Sport Management Service Leadership Award
Danielle Williams, Danville, IA

The Sport Management Student of Promise Award
Edward Madera Perdomo, Dominican Republic

The Stuart Hoyle Purvines English Award
Molly Brant, Quincy, IL

The Susan V. Leftwich Spirit of C-SC Award
Megan Blickhan, Ursa, IL

The Theta Alpha Phi Upperclass Awards in Theatre
David McReynolds, Canton, MO

The Theta Alpha Phi Upperclass Awards in Theatre
Madison Landry, Dardenne Prairie, MO

The Thomas M. & Sharon J. Spoerner Art Award
Gretchen Phillips, Pittsfield, IL

The Virginia Carter Ahrens Art Award
Nevin McNally, Quincy, IL

The Virginia Carter Ahrens Art Award
Jordan Graves, Springfield, IL

The W.A. Herington Outstanding Senior Athletic Award
Cassie Burris, Indianola, IA

The W.A. Herington Outstanding Senior Athletic Award
Michael Johnson, Jackson, MI

The Wieseman Award for Outstanding Research or Writing Project
McKena O’Donnell, Mapleton, IL

The President’s Award for Exemplary Service – Faculty
Dr. Jay Hoffman

The President’s Award for Exemplary Service – Staff
Julie Wright

The Helsabeck Prize for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Andy Walsh

The Walter S. Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning
John Reinhardt

Photos of the Honors Convocation can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/c-sc/albums/

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