ANONYMOUS DONOR FUNDS AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION IN THE CHARLES FIELD HOUSE:

The Charles Field House has been a staple of Culver-Stockton College Athletics for many years. Student athletes have enjoyed various sports on its many courts, and coaches and trainers alike have relied on its many spaces for adequate and safe instruction of students and visiting teams. Following the devastation of the building due to the 2003 tornado, the building was quickly reconstructed and to this day sees a number of events within its walls such as sports camps, practices, trainings, and more.

It is without a doubt one of the most heavily utilized facilities on this beautiful campus, and its viability is key to furthering our development.

Through the generosity of an anonymous donor we’re delighted to share that efforts to install air conditioning in the Charles Field House have been realized. Installation is planned for the coming months with a completion date sometime in 2023.

This news comes at a time when the student experience is at the forefront of our mission. Investments like this will help leave a lasting impression for the many student athletes that call that facility home. It will also help improve the comfort of the many events already conducted there as well as draw a whole new group of participants to our many activities.

We thank our wonderful donors who continue to invest in the facilities of Culver-Stockton College. Through these joint efforts we are better able to stay competitive and continue offering a positive experience for those involved.

A successful launch of the Tri-State Development Summit at CulverStockton College in fall 2022 set the groundwork for an innovative approach to community engagement. The two-day event, attended by over 225 stakeholders celebrated the $1 million gift provided by the late Mr. Thomas A. Oakley and provided the platform for C-SC to establish the vision for communityfocused academic-industry collaboration.

A networking dinner hosted by the Mid-America Port Commission at Mississippi Park kicked off the Summit and featured speakers that highlighted the importance of the Mississippi River. The Summit continued the following day offering a robust schedule of speakers, panel discussions, and presentations. Mid-morning, attendees were joined by

US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). A longtime supporter of the Summit, the Senator provided updates from Washington, applauded attendees for their commitment to the region, and celebrated the College for taking the lead on important initiatives and the innovative learning opportunities provided to students.

Leslie Sieck, VP for Economic and Workforce Development also serves as Executive Director for Tri-State Development, she shared,

“Mr. Oakley trusted us to focus on moving the needle for our 36 rural county region, and that’s what we are doing.”

Since the Summit, Tri-State Development has created seven taskforces including, Economic and Workforce Strategies, Legislative Concerns, Marketing, Regional Health and Wellbeing, River Development, Rural Revitalization and Placemaking, and Transportation.

“We lend an academic perspective to the opportunities and challenges driving economic growth and decline.” Sieck added.

As Tri-State Development moves forward, Culver-Stockton faculty and students will engage in task forces, community discussions, and projects, while connecting with civic leaders throughout the region.

Learn more about Tri-State Development at culver.edu/tsd.

For 170 years, Culver-Stockton College has created a student-centered, supportive learning environment comprised of brilliant faculty and resourceful staff. Our C-SC students are also supported beyond “the Hill” by alumni, friends of the College, and the community. Each year, as a part of the College’s homecoming celebration, we pause to recognize a select group of distinguished alumni and friends of the College who have made laudable contributions in their various fields. Congratulations to the 2022 Alumni Honorees.

LISA BOHAN ’14, ‘18

The Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes C-SC alumni of 20 or fewer years who have achieved notable success. Lisa (Button) Bohan ’14, ’18 credits her relationships with C-SC faculty and friends for her incredible success in her early career. Earning her Bachelor of Science in 2014 and MBA in 2018, Lisa’s opportunities developed upon completing internships, student organizations, and connections made during her time on “the Hill.”

Lisa has held several positions at Dot Foods within her 9-year career, and was recently promoted to Warehouse Manager.

DR. JOE SNIEZEK ’77

Dr. Joe Sniezek ’77 dedicated his 32-year career to the prevention of birth defects while conducting research at the Center for Disease Control (CDC); this incredible service is the primary basis for which Joe was chosen to receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Joe shared that he enrolled in Dr. Brodmann’s organic chemistry class one semester only to find out he was the only student. He will never forget those Friday afternoons in the lab but credits Dr. Brodmann because “he changed his life!”

Joe received a Bachelor of Arts from Culver-Stockton College in 1977. He continued his education earning medical and public health degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

CHUCK W. SCHOLZ TOBY O’CHELTREE ’07 ELAINE ENGLISH ’67

The Honorary Wildcat Award was presented to Chuck W. Scholz for his extraordinary dedication of time, talent, and gifts to Culver-Stockton College. Chuck’s relationship with the college began in 1993 while serving as Mayor of Quincy. C-SC provided resources to the Tri-State Development Summit after the historic flood that same year. When Chuck’s sons enrolled at C-SC in 1998, his love for the College grew, and he became a Wildcat from that day forward.

Chuck completed a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University (1975) before continuing to Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1978. In 2005, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Culver-Stockton College and began his service as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Toby O’Cheltree ’07 shared that he learned two core characteristics during his time on campus that he uses daily: mentorship and environment. The Outstanding Young Alumnus recipient said, “Mr. Cosgrove, along with so many other faculty members, taught me the importance of being engaged and the opportunities that come when you are inclusive; I learned the power of perspective and the way you live your life. Choosing your environment and making sure you have the right mentors gives you the right perspective to what life really is.”

Toby completed a Bachelor of Science from C-SC in 2007 and earned an MBA from William Woods University immediately after. He has been employed with the Knapheide Manufacturing Company in Quincy, Illinois, for the past 15 years, where he currently serves as General Manager of the Upper Midwest.

Elaine (Ewell) English ’67 was awarded the Distinguished Alumna Award for her professional accomplishments, significant contributions, and philanthropic service to the College and her community. A lifelong educator, Elaine graduated in 1967 from CulverStockton College with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. She earned a Master of Science degree, specializing in school administration, from the University of California in Long Beach.

Elaine’s career covered a broad range: teaching at the elementary level and as a special education teacher, serving as a staff development trainer, a curriculum coordinator, and an educational administrator. She enjoyed serving as a board member of Raising Today’s Children (a not-for-profit organization in Cook County, Ill.) and also served in several administrative positions within churches. Elaine has served on the Culver-Stockton College Board of Trustees since 1995 and currently holds trustee emerita status.