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Thursday, December 4 , 2008
Renowned poet, author to be speakers at C-SC
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Guest appearances by poet Douglas Goetsch and best-selling novelist Jacquelyn Mitchard will be highlights of the academic year for the Culver-Stockton College English Department, which is launching a minor in creative writing. "This new academic program will give our students an opportunity to experiment in the various genres of poetry, fiction, and drama," said Ron Stormer, Ph.D., associate professor of English and chair of the English department. "Culver-Stockton students will be able to develop a portfolio that will help them become published writers." Goetsch, poet-in-residence at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, will conduct a poetry reading at 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 8, in the Merillat Recital Hall on the C-SC campus. He will also participate in a morning workshop for C-SC students. Author Jacquelyn Mitchard will be the keynote speaker at Culver-Stockton's annual Young Writers' Conference for high school students this spring and will deliver C-SC's Kraus Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Merillat Recital Hall. Both the poetry reading by Goetsch on December 8 and the Kraus Lecture by Mitchard on March 25 are free and open to the public. Read full story online.
Five C-SC students to stage one-act plays in December
From Thanksgiving break until Christmas break, five Culver-Stockton College theatre students will be directing one-act plays to be performed December 13, 15, and 16. The students are enrolled in a three-week experiential course within the EXP@CSC curriculum. Under the supervision of Haidee Heaton, C-SC associate professor of theatre, the undergraduate students will have the opportunity to experience directing, which will assist them in future theatrical endeavors. The student directors are Nicole Herrington, senior history and theatre major from Quincy, Ill.; Alison Schmidt, senior English major from Alton, Ill.; Nick Relic, sophomore theatre major from Kansas City, Mo.; Breanne Taylor, senior arts management and theatre major from Barnhart, Mo.; and Megan Christy, senior communications major from Vinton, Iowa. Between the five new directors, there are three days of surefire entertainment in mid-December. The performances will be divided into two groups, and each play will be performed twice. The one-acts are scheduled December 13 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and December 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Haidee Heaton at hheaton@culver.edu or 573-288-6434. Read full story online.
Advancement Office welcomes new member
 The C-SC Advancement Office has welcomed a new individual giving officer, Steve Miller. He is from Hannibal, Mo., where he lives with his wife Darcia, daughter Bette Jean, and son Cory. He received an associates degree from Hannibal-LaGrange College, Hannibal, Mo., a bachelors of science degree in public administration, with a minor in business from Northwest Missouri State, Maryville, and a masters in business administration from William Woods, Fulton, Mo. In his free time he enjoys wood working and golf. "Everyone has made me feel at home and I am excited to be here," says Miller.
C-SC and Canton Chamber host "Hometown Holidays," December 6-14
Canton will celebrate Hometown Holidays the week of December 6-14, including activities downtown, at the Canton R-V school, and the Culver-Stockton College campus. All members of the Canton Community and surrounding area are welcome and encouraged to attend the Hometown Holiday events. Events include:
Saturday, December 6
- 2 p.m., C-SC women's basketball game, Charles Field House
- 4 p.m., C-SC men's basketball game, Charles Field House
- 4 p.m., Santa and the elves will be arriving at the Canton Library by fire truck
- 4-5 p.m., Santa and elves at Canton Library
- 5 p.m., A tree lighting, Canton Central Park
- 8:30 p.m., "White Christmas," Lewis Street Playhouse
Thursday December 11
- 5 p.m., "Hometown Holiday Chamber Night," A chamber meeting will be held at The Holiday Mall; participants can sign up for memberships, have hot cider, and mingle with others.
- 5 p.m., "Hometown Holiday Downtown Shopping Night," The Ole Furniture Shop, Flower Mill and Trading Post, Capps Christmas Shop, The Saturday Store and The Holiday Mall will all be open for shopping.
- Shoppers can take part in the "Holiday Walk," where for every five dollars spent at a participating store (The Ole Furniture Shop, Flower Mill and Trading Post, Capps Christmas Shop, The Saturday Store, The Holiday Mall, and Primos), shoppers will receive a ticket. Tickets must be turned into The Holiday Mall by 7:15 p.m. to be entered into a drawing for 100 Canton dollars. Participants must be in attendance to win.
- 5-7 p.m., Story Time, Canton Library
- 5-7 p.m., Cookie Decorating, Primos
Friday, December 12
- 2 & 7 p.m., Canton R-V Christmas program, Small Gym
- 7 p.m., "Farnsworth Diamonds," Lewis Street Playhouse
- 8:30 p.m., "White Christmas," Lewis Street Playhouse
Saturday, December 13
- 2 p.m., C-SC women's basketball game, Charles Field House
- 4 p.m., C-SC men's basketball game, Charles Field House
- 3 & 7:30 p.m., The C-SC student- directed One Act Plays, Mabee Little Theatre
- 7 p.m., "Farnsworth Diamonds," Lewis Street Playhouse
- 8:30 p.m., "White Christmas," Lewis Street Playhouse
Sunday, December 14
- 7:30 p.m., C-SC Christmas Choral Concert, A.C. Auditorium
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