Speakers
Looking for someone knowledgeable to speak to your class, organization, or group? We want to help! Choose from the wide variety of subjects and descriptions below. Or, if you don't see the subject you are looking for, contact us and let us know your subject of interest.
To schedule a C-SC expert for a speaking engagement please contact Erin Duesterhaus with the subject of the talk, date, time, and any other details
you can provide.
- Nonverbal communication (Body Language)
Joy Daggs, assistant professor of communication, can elaborate on what people's mannerisms REALLY mean about what they are saying. Learn how to "read" people and understand what they really mean, even if they don't say it.
- Public Speaking
Joy Daggs, assistant professor of communication, can help with nervousness, selecting topics, and how to plan a speech.
- Sign Language
What is it like to hear a hand? Dr. Sue Abegglen, professor of education, introduces basic sign language for beginners and vocabulary to enable participants to communicate with each other and with individuals that are hearing impaired.
- Working in Small Groups
of the biggest challenges is working effectively in groups. Joy Daggs, assistant professor of communication, tells about how to deal with those challenges and how to work through effective group decision making.
- Cultural Studies
Dr. Jayme Long discusses how issues of socio-economic class have more to do with our conceptions of racial stereotypes than we might think. This exploration of race, class, and media combines both personal and professional experience in an investigation of some of the most important cultural issues of our society.
- Handicapped Awareness
Appreciation for each human's uniqueness is something to encourage. Dr. Sue Abegglen, professor of education, provides a basic understanding of various handicapping conditions by exploring definitions, characteristics and group simulations.
- Multiple Intelligences
Are you word smart? Number smart? People or picture smart? Dr. Sue Abegglen, professor of education, shows how knowing the multiple areas of intelligence can help us better understand, communicate and teach.
- Teacher Training for Churches and Sunday Schools
Effective attention-getting, participation, management and discipline techniques for any age group are demonstrated by Dr. Sue Abegglen, professor of education.
- The Culver-Stockton College Curriculum: EXP@CSC
D’Ann Campbell, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college, speaks about what is new, different and exciting about the academic experience at Culver-Stockton College.
- The Recruitment Process for College Athletes
Would you like to learn more about how the recruitment process for college athletes works? John Windham, head men’s basketball coach, can explain and answer your questions.
- Career Services
Nancy Nish, coordinator of career and internship services, can speak on a variety of topics having to do with career and internship services. Topics include: liberal arts degrees and employment, job seeking, resume development, hiring interns, creating internships within businesses, and much more.
- Domestic Violence/Stalking
Joy Daggs, assistant professor of communication, speaks about how these two problems happen in relationships and what to do as a support person for someone going through these issues.
- Friendship Between Men and Women
Can men and women REALLY be friends? Joy Daggs, assistant professor of communication, talks about the dynamics of men's and women's friendships and the challenges they face.
- Heart Disease
Ann O'Sullivan, assistant dean and associate professor of nursing, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
- Healthy Life-Style
Jay Hoffman, assistant professor of athletic training, is full of knowledge on healthy living and can educate on many related topics.
- Maintaining Mental Health
Dr. Sheila Capp, associate professor of nursing at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing speaks on general strategies to manage transitions and the stress of change in life. “Depression Across the Lifespan” Recognizing signs and symptoms of depression in different age groups.
- Managing Grief
Dr. Sheila Capp, associate professor of nursing, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing, speaks about the different strategies of managing grief.
- Running for Exercise and Competition
Dr. Gary Cochell, professor of mathematics, participates in several races and marathons each year and discusses running for recreation and competition
- Sports Medicine
Jay Hoffman, assistant professor of athletic training, shares his broad experiences in sports medicine.
- Stress Management
Ann O'Sullivan, assistant dean and associate professor of nursing at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
- Women and Heart Disease
Ann O'Sullivan, assistant dean and associate professor of nursing at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
- Women's Health
Ann O'Sullivan, assistant dean and associate professor of nursing Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
- American Women & WWII
D’Ann Campbell, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college, discusses of the various roles U.S. women played on the home front and in the military during WWII. A Power Point presentation is available to help the audience return to the time period.
- Harems and Sultans: Life in the Ottoman Empire
Dr. Patrick Hotle, professor of history, explores the rich history of the Ottoman sultans and their harems from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Gain insight into the lives, beliefs, culture, and intrigues of harem life, while learning the impact of this culture on modern society.
- The Nicaraguan Revolution
Dr. Patrick Hotle, professor of history, shares observations from a year spent in this Latin America revolution. Slides included.
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Dr. Patrick Hotle, professor of history, looks at the personalities and politics surrounding Henry's six marriages.
- Women in the American Armed Forces
D’Ann Campbell, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college, presents a historical overview of women's roles since the American Revolution and/or concentrates on servicewomen in the 20th century.
- Leadership Skills
Ann O'Sullivan, assistant dean and associate professor of nursing at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing, discusses effective communication, conflict resolution, team building and building self-esteem.
- Organizational Change Management
Ray DeGraw, admission counselor, shares his experiences in learning to manage the transition when your organization needs to make small or radical changes, understanding the difference between cooperative management and unilateral decision management - and the need for each within the same organization, and distinguishing between proactive and reactive change management.
- Inter-denominational Cooperation
Ray DeGraw, admission counselor, speaks about maximizing service and outreach efforts through inter-denominational cooperation. Identifying and emphasizing foundational similarities that facilitate cooperative efforts, while not compromising doctrinal or organizational uniqueness and integrity.
- Storytelling...Once Upon a Time
Dr. Sue Abegglen, professor of education, explores the methods and oral tradition of imaginative and spellbinding storytelling.
- What's New in Books for Children?
Sharon Upchurch, librarian and assistant professor of library science, will discuss what new books are available for children.
- Interesting Historical Tidbits in Mathematics
Dr. Gary Cochell, professor of mathematics, discusses interesting mathematical tidbits from the history of mathematics to suit the level and interest of the audience.
- The History of Math
Dr. Gary Cochell, professor of mathematics, discusses the history of mathematics in 19th century America and the role of women in this early history.
- Carols and Customs of the Christmas Season
Dr. Carol Fisher Mathieson, professor of music, sings selected Christmas carols and discusses the stories behind the music.
- Development of Jazz as an American Music
Dr. Thomas C. Polett, associate professor of music, will share information on the development of the jazz music style in America.
- Folk Ballads of the Southern Appalachians
Scottish refugees from the crofter clearings, Welsh coal miners looking for work, and Irish refugees from the potato famine flocked to the southern Appalachian mountains to find a new life, bringing with them the story-songs from the world they left behind. Dr. Carol Fisher Mathieson, professor of music, sings the songs of these hill folk and tells the story behind each ballad as it became part of the fabric of American tradition.
- Crusades
Dr. Patrick Hotle, professor of history and coordinator of study abroad programs, presents how the Crusades were launched to capture Jerusalem in the High Middle Ages and how these events have been perceived in modern history.
- Inspirational Talks or Devotions
Talks or devotions to inspire, encourage, exhort, and entertain will be drawn from the life of Dr. Sue Abegglen, professor of education. Suitable for women's or children's groups, churches or camps.
- Religion and Health Care Reform
After providing a brief overview of the religious landscape in America as it relates to politics, Dr. Andrew Walsh, associate professor of religion and philosophy, will highlight the role that compassionate religious communities in the United States have played in identifying health care as a human rights issue, supporting Medicare and Medicaid, and advancing the campaign for universal access to health care.
- Short-Term Mission Trips
We change our jobs, our clothes, light bulbs... why not change a life? Dr. Sue Abegglen, professor of education and experienced mission trip coordinator, presents ideas and suggestions for easy adaptation to foreign settings.
Science
- Astronomy
Dr. Robert Sadler, professor of physical sciences, is available to discuss the exciting aspects of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Topics can range from the Solar System and Meteor Impacts, to Galaxies, Pulsars, and Black Holes, to Dark Matter and Dark Energy.
- Climate and Climate Change
Climate and climate change are recurring topics in the news media. Dr. Robert Sadler, professor of physical science, discusses how we can reconstruct past climate conditions, how we classify current climates around the earth, and what we might expect in future climate changes.
- American Indian Theatre
Jeff Kellogg, associate professor of theatre, draws on his 11-year association with UCLA's Project HOOP and seven years of developing Native American theatre on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in presenting an overview of American Indian theatre. He gives a background in the historic cultural roots of native theatre in social and ceremonial traditions, then brings the audience to an understanding of the varied and vibrant life of native theatre today.
- Community Playmaking
Does your community have a story to tell? Would you like to make it a play? Jeff Kellogg, associate professor of theatre, draws on his varied experiences in group playmaking and community arts development to present a blueprint for creating a performance based on the history, culture and shared stories of any group of people.
- Life in Egypt
Dr. Patrick Hotle, professor of history and coordinator of study abroad programs, presents a slide show depicting his experiences while living two years in Cairo.
- Modern Turkey
Dr. Patrick Hotle, professor of history and coordinator of study abroad programs, looks at the society and culture of modern-day Turkey through the use of slides collected while visiting Turkey.
- Rocky Mountain National Park
Dr. Robert Sadler, professor of physical sciences and a former ranger for the National Park Service, discusses his favorite national park, Rocky Mountain National Park. The park, located 30 miles west of Loveland, Colo., is perhaps the best showcase of alpine mountain scenery in the 48 contiguous United States. It features mountains that rise to more than 14,000 feet of elevation, glaciated valleys, and a rich collection of wildlife.
- Singapore and Southeast Asia
This presentation considers the modern history and culture of Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and Indonesia through the viewing of slides collected by Dr. Patrick Hotle, professor of history and coordinator of study abroad programs, during recent visits.
- Travels in China
Dell Ann Janney, professor of accounting or Kim Gaither, assistant professor of finance, will discuss China, a nation nearly unmatched for its complexities, fascination, and importance. Learn about cultural differences from firsthand experiences during the a study abroad trip to five cities including Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Hear about the ancient historical treasures in Beijing and Xian, including a walk on the Great Wall of China and a visit to the terra cotta warriors. This country will dramatically influence the world of the 21st century, and we'll share the perspective through American eyes.
- One "White Guy's" Lakota Spiritual Experiences
Jeff Kellogg, associate professor of theatre, shares the deep respect he gained for Lakota spirituality while living and working among the Sicangu Lakota Oyate for seven years on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. He speaks from personal experience and study only and does not claim to be a spiritual leader.
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