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Culver-Stockton unveils Joseph ’59 and Charlann Schwan Discovery and Opportunity Conference Center
Monday, August 08, 2011

CANTON, Mo. – Culver-Stockton College today unveiled the new Joseph and Charlann Schwan Discovery and Opportunity Conference Center inside Henderson Hall on the C-SC campus. The newly renovated Discovery and Opportunity Conference Center was made possible through a generous gift from Joseph ’59 and Charlann Schwan. Joseph Schwan is a 1959 graduate of Culver-Stockton; following his graduation he went on to earn an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and eventually become an officer at two public companies.

With the Schwans’ gift, renovations began in May to add touch screen computers, photographs and a smart board, which help showcase some of the hands-on learning opportunities in which C-SC students are engaged. The interactive displays help demonstrate the truly unique experiences offered at Culver-Stockton; while seating areas provide a location for prospective students to meet counselors and faculty members to discuss programs and courses of interest. The hope is that a brief tour of the Joesph ’59 and Charlann Schwan Discovery and Opportunity Conference Center will provide prospective students with a better understanding of courses that involve travel; research opportunities, including the genomics initiative offered at C-SC through a partnership with Howard Hughes Medical Institute; or fine arts activities like Culver-Stockton’s touring concert choir; and much more.

“I’m very proud to be part of this amazing addition, and if I can help future students have the opportunity to experience Culver-Stockton the way that I did that would be great,” says Schwan. “I’m also extremely excited to see the school embracing technology to give prospective students a better understanding of what C-SC is all about.”

The Joseph ’59 and Charlann Schwan Discovery and Opportunity Conference Center is located on the second floor of Henderson Hall on the Culver-Stockton Campus.

Photos:
1) Joseph and Charlann Schwan in the newly renovated Joseph ’59 and Charlann Schwan Discovery and Opportunity Conference Center.
2) Touch-screen computers allow visitors to learn about various C-SC academic programs, extracurriculars and student life offerings.