November 15, 2007 C-SC student explores a calling in leadership          Alexis Westerhausen is an active leader in every perspective: school, church, and daily life. Westerhausen, a freshman biology major at Culver-Stockton, recently was selected for the Higher Education in Leadership Ministries (HELM) Leadership Fellows Program. HELM is a four-year scholarship that selected six new Leadership Fellows across the nation for the 2007-08 year. "I was looking for a scholarship to apply for online when the HELM Program caught my eye," said Westerhausen. Recently, Westerhausen attended the Leadership Fellows Conference in Washington D.C. Sharon Watkins, president of the Disciples of Christ, spoke at the event along with other leaders. As part of the selection process, Westerhausen had to be recommended by her minister and teachers. She also wrote an essay and was interviewed. As part of her role as a leadership fellow, Westerhausen will make a covenant to become a stronger Disciple of Christ. "I will be traveling to promote the Disciples of Christ colleges and universities at youth rallies, church campuses, and congregations directed toward youth," Westerhausen explained. To be a HELM fellow, Westerhausen must maintain a grade point average of at least a 2.5 after one semester, 2.8 after three semesters, and 3.0 after five semesters. She must complete two written responses explaining her journey in fulfilling her covenant. "Culver-Stockton has provided me the opportunity to take on leadership roles and prepare for challenging situations," Westerhausen said. On campus, Westerhausen is a member of and the secretary for Disciples on Campus, a cheerleader, a new member of Chi Omega Sorority, and part of the C-SC choir. Forming "connections" at Culver-Stockton Marian Sorenson, adjunct instructor of education "Making Connections" was the theme of the student teaching seminar held on campus recently. Workshop sessions helped students reflect on what they are doing as student teachers in the classroom and focus on skills that will help them secure a teaching job--making connections with the real world of the classroom teacher, as well as between their college assignments and designing daily lesson plans. "Building connections between theory and practice, between teaching and learning, and between knowing and doing are important when you are getting ready to step into the real world of teaching," said Ann Hammer, C-SC director of teacher education. The seminar included four small group sessions for student teachers: building resumes and interview portfolios; using SMART board technology; student-teacher portfolio presentations; and a panel of experts from the public schools. Students rotated through each group to allow quality time for interacting with facilitators. Guest panelists included C-SC alums Barb Tripp, primary teacher in the Quincy Public Schools; Kim Kirchner, middle school principal in the Central Lee Public Schools; and Carolyn Schoon, middle school teacher in the Owensville Public Schools. The additional panel member was Marian Sorenson, adjunct instructor in the Education Department at C-SC and former secondary teacher in the Quincy Public Schools. Hicks gives insight to business class   Beau Hicks, center, front row Beau Hicks, center, front row, executive director of the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau, spoke to C-SC's Business Strategies class last week. He provided information on how to point some of the region's tourism trade to the Lewis Street Playhouse in Canton, which is undergoing renovation and about to reopen. "Hicks was tremendous; the students enjoyed his insight and his comments," said John Tripp, senior lecturer in business. Student helps with literacy effort   Supplies ready to be shippped LaWanda Losey, junior, elementary education major from Alexandria, Mo., has developed a project to help strengthen literacy among the children of Belize. She was the Regional Southeast District Vice President for the state of Iowa for Phi Theta Kappa when the idea of "See It? Belize It!" came into action. The Iowa Region of Phi Theta Kappa partnered with Teachers For A Better Belize to send school supplies to the District of Toledo in Belize, Central America.   "The idea came up when Amy Parker, president, of Phi Theta Kappa googled 'Belize Education' because we knew a new chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was trying to be chartered in the area," Losey said. "Amy knew my passion was education and helped to inspire the idea of taking the project on as my own." Response to the project was huge. Losey created a flier that was e-mailed to everyone in the Iowa Region of Phi Theta Kappa, and attendees brought their contributions to the fall conference. "There is nothing more rewarding than the thrill and motivation of children wanting to learn," said Losey, who plans to go to Belize to help train teachers after graduation.  "The passion, strength, and vision personified by individuals like LaWanda is gratifying and exhilarating," said Terry Sherer, associate professor of education and division chair of education and applied arts. "At Culver-Stockton we are united in the belief that literacy, the ability to read and write, is the right of all people, everywhere." Losey added that Nancy Woods, regional advisor, and Parker were the two people that helped make her project successful. High School Guidance Counselors visit C-SC   Jim Lynes, admissions director, speaks to area high school counselors High school guidance counselors are an essential part of the decision process in helping students select a college. In recognition of their contributions, Culver-Stockton held a Guidance Counselors Luncheon last week. Eleven area counselors attended. C-SC students spoke about their reasons for choosing Culver-Stockton. Danielle Adams, sophomore elementary education major, from Lewistown, Mo., said, "Students don't realize the diversity of Culver-Stockton until it is right in front of your face." C-SC seizes first stage of Intramural Cup battle with QU Culver-Stockton College captured the first stage of the inaugural Intramural Cup by defeating Quincy University in flag football at QU-Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Intramural Cup is a competition between intramural champions from Culver-Stockton and Quincy University in football, basketball, and softball. Each winning team receives individual medals, and the school with the most championship points at the end of the school year will receive a traveling trophy. The C-SC champions from flag football, inspired by a vocal C-SC contingent of 35, got the Wildcats off on the right foot toward the championship. The men's team of Lambda Lambda Lambda defeated the QU representative 60-42, while the women's team, the "Marla Hooches," defeated QU 56-26. Members of Lambda Lambda Lambda include Andrew Bainter, Joshua Sharpe, Nathan Beuster, Lucas Cramsey, Brent Hickenbottom, Derek Harris, Zach Miles, Michael Fible, Brice Cox and Grant Stephenson. Members of "Marla Hooches" are Jackie Clark, Samantha Zaiser, Katelin Goddard, Brittany Mytinger, Cassie Fischer, Amanda Murphy, Melissa Goehl, Jessica Webb, Kara Mueller, Larissa Lewis and Tami Amen. Click on headline for full story. Author Jane Yolen and storyteller Milbre Burch to perform at Culver-Stockton Explorations in folklore, fairytale, and fantasy with author Jane Yolen and storyteller Milbre Burch will be performed on Thursday and Friday, November 29 and 30, at Culver-Stockton College in Merillat Recital Hall. C-SC professors add depth to Quincy concert repertoire Two Culver-Stockton professors and a former C-SC professor will be some of the "featured performers" for the next Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association production, but they won't be playing an instrument. Ransdell to present senior recital Jennifer Ransdell, a Culver-Stockton College senior, music education major from Poway, Calif., will present her senior recital on Sunday, November 18, at 2 p.m. in Merillat Recital Hall.

Update on The View The View will not have an issue next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The next issue will come out November 29.  The last edition for 2007 will be December 6. The first issue of 2008 will be January 17. Wanted: Empty Ink Cartridges The Carl Johann Memorial Library has a donation box to collect empty ink cartridges located by the public photocopier. Proceeds from recycling the cartridges go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Please drop off your ink cartridges today. Big Brothers & Big Sisters Charity Ball Semi-Formal Sponsored by Psychology Club Saturday, November 17 at 7:00 pm In the ARC on campus $10 for Single $15 for Couple For tickets, contact     Chelona Edgerly at x6468 or Erica Coffman 573-494-3636. Crusades Presentation Dr. Patrick Hotle will present a lecture on the Crusades, past and present, in the Hall of Fame Room at Quincy University, 7 p.m. tonight. The lecture is part of the Town and Gown Series. It is free and open to the public. Upcoming Events (View Full Calendar Online) Thursday, November 15, 2007 '80s Week Regional Alumni Gathering 6:30 p.m. Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield Tang Soo Do Karate Class 6:45-8:30 p.m. Dance Studio, Field House Gallery Opening: Susan Johnston 7-8:30 p.m. Mabee Art Gallery '80 Trivia 7 p.m. Meaders Lounge Susan Johnston Gallery Talk 7:30 p.m. Mabee Art Gallery Friday, November 16, 2007 '80s Week Celebrity Dress-Up 7 p.m. Field House Men's Basketball v. Southeast Missouri State University 7 p.m. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Women's Basketball v. McKendree 7 p.m. Charles Field House Late Night Movie Double Feature "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Goonies" 9 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 '80s Week Praxis 7:30 a.m. Henderson Hall Movie Matinee Double Feature "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Goonies" 2 p.m. Auditorium The American Journey Family Concert 3 p.m. Morrison Theatre 14 & Maine Quincy, Ill. Quincy Symphony/Orchestra Association Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Ball 7-11 p.m. ARC Sunday, November 18, 2007 Senior Recital, Jennifer Ransdell 2 p.m. Merillat Recital Hall SGA Meeting 7 p.m. Johnson Parlor Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert 7 p.m. A.C. Auditorium ACE Event Monday, November 19, 2007 Women's Basketball v. Mount Mercy 7 p.m. Charles Field House Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Thanksgiving Convocation 11 a.m. Merillat Chapel Repertoire Class/Student Recital 12:30 p.m. Merillat Recital Hall Residence Halls Close 6 p.m. Tang Soo Do Karate Class 6:45-8:30 p.m. Dance Studio, Field House Men's Basketball v. Iowa Wesleyan 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant, Iowa Copyright 2007 Culver-Stockton College. All rights reserved.