CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� inducted Wes Lukoshus ‘74 and Kristen Harmon ‘92 into the 91ֱ�� Dept. of Education Hall of Excellence during a ceremony on April 14 on the C-SC campus.

Lukoshus enjoyed a distinguished 43-year career in journalism, public relations, and higher education administration, including 32 years with the Purdue University system. He retired as assistant vice chancellor of marketing and communication at Purdue University Northwest, where he played a key role in institutional growth and strategic communications.

Harmon is a deaf professor of English at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. A respected scholar, writer, and educator, she has published peer-reviewed scholarly articles, book chapters, anthologies, short stories, and narrative non-fiction. She teaches a wide range of courses in media, writing, literature, and composition and rhetoric. 

“We are pleased to recognize Wes and Kristen this year. They exemplify the transformative power of education and the enduring impact of 91ֱ��,” said Dr. Cindy Whiston, associate professor of education and associate division chair of the Business, Education, Art, and Media Division. “Their achievements, leadership, and dedication to their fields serve as an inspiration to our students and reflect the excellence we strive to cultivate at C-SC.”

The Education Hall of Excellence recognizes Culver-Stockton alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, and dedication to the field of education.

For more information about Culver-Stockton’s education major, visit /majors/education/.

The Leader in Residence program is made possible by the Wilfred and Ann Lee Konneker Leadership Initiative, which provides a supportive, values-based learning environment where students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work with and through others to accomplish mutual goals.

A standout student-athlete, entrepreneur, coach, and philanthropist, Logsdon’s journey from northeast Missouri to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame reflects a career defined by leadership, mentorship and community impact.

“Greg’s story is a powerful example of what it means to live out the Culver-Stockton mission,” said Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, President of 91ֱ��. “His success in athletics, business and service, and his commitment to investing in others along the way, embodies the kind of purpose-driven leadership we hope to inspire in every student on the Hill.”

A 1987 graduate of Highland High School (Lewistown, Mo.), Logsdon set scoring records that stood for more than three decades before continuing his basketball career at Culver-Stockton on scholarship. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the College and later completed a master’s degree in education, a master’s degree in business administration and a degree in exercise physiology from the University of Missouri.

Logsdon has dedicated much of his life to athletics, coaching approximately 1,200 games across multiple levels of competition. He served as a Nike EYBL coach for the Missouri Phenom—one of only 32 Nike-sponsored clubs in the nation—and founded the Missouri Stealth national fastpitch program, which grew to 22 teams and helped secure numerous collegiate scholarships for young women. His contributions to youth and amateur athletics culminated in his induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

In addition to coaching, Logsdon has built a dual career in real estate and medical sales. He has spent more than 20 years in the medical device industry and currently serves as a distributor for Globus Medical.

Logsdon has remained closely connected to his community, supporting local student-athletes and programs, including funding state championship rings for Highland girls’ golf and softball teams.

In 2025, he published “It Ain’t About the Money: A Coach’s Quest for Purpose, Impact, and Cultivating a Life That Matters,” a book that reflects his philosophy on leadership, relationships and service.

As Konneker Leader in Residence, Logsdon will share insights from his experiences in athletics, business and community engagement, offering students a perspective on purpose-driven leadership and professional development.

“I was attracted to the CFO opportunity because of my love of 91ֱ��,” Hark said. “As an alumna, Culver has always held a special place in my heart. Meeting President Schellenberger and learning more about the position, I felt a sense of coming home.”

Hark earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration from Culver-Stockton and later completed her MBA from William Woods University. She brings more than 25 years of financial and administrative leadership experience to her new role.

Most recently, Hark served as the administrator of the Northeast Missouri Ambulatory Surgery Center in Hannibal, where she managed facility operations, annual budgets, audits, and regulatory compliance for more than a decade. Her career also includes serving as CFO/Controller at Pike County Memorial Hospital and Finance Manager at ETC ComputerLand.

“I look forward to giving back to Culver and watching the next generation of students fall in love with our beautiful campus and all it has to offer, just as I did many years ago,” Hark said.

President Lauren Schellenberger said Hark’s background makes her an outstanding addition to the College’s leadership team.

“Tracie’s depth of financial expertise and her strong connection to Culver-Stockton will help advance our mission and long-term goals. I am thrilled that she is joining the senior leadership team,” Schellenberger said.

Hark and her husband, John, live in Hannibal and have five children.

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91ֱ�� Kraus Lecture
Time: Oct 28, 2025 7 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 841 9699 8278

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Swain will share his insights and experiences in public affairs, strategic communications, and leadership across higher education, government, and the private sector.

Swain is the Assistant Vice President for University Communications at Harvard University, where he leads communications strategy and issues management for the nation’s oldest institution of higher education. His work helps advance Harvard’s mission in teaching and research through collaborative efforts across the University.

From 2009 to 2013, Swain played a significant role in shaping President Barack Obama’s economic recovery efforts following the Great Recession. He served as Assistant Administrator for Communications and Public Liaison at the U.S. Small Business Administration and later as Chief of Staff to SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills, a member of the President’s Cabinet.

Swain’s career in public service also includes key communications roles for U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, Indiana Governor Joseph E. Kernan, and Indiana First Lady Judy O’Bannon. In 2008, he served as communications director for Hillary Clinton’s Indiana primary campaign and Barack Obama’s historic general election win in Indiana.

In addition to his government service, Swain has led strategic communications and external relations for private sector organizations including Angie’s List (now Angi) and FedBid, Inc.

A native of Kennett, Missouri, Swain earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from 91ֱ�� and a master’s degree in public relations from Ball State University.

The Kraus Lecture series holds special significance at 91ֱ��, established by Joe W. Kraus in loving memory of his wife, Kathryn Elizabeth (Betsy) Curtright Kraus. Both Joe and Betsy Kraus were alumni of 91ֱ��, with Joe earning undergraduate degrees in English and library science.

The 2025 Alumni Honorees are:

• Elisa (Mineck) Harris ’95 — Distinguished Alumna
• Kent Clow ’78 — Leadership & Service Award
• Alexis (Westerhausen) Gumm ’11 — Outstanding Young Alumna
• Cindy McCutchan ’95 — Dome Award
• Edie Wolf — Honorary Wildcat

These exceptional individuals, who represent the highest ideals of 91ֱ��, will be celebrated at the Alumni Honors Banquet on Friday, Oct. 24. The event will take place from 5:30–9 p.m. in the Meaders Lounge of the Gladys Crown Student Center.

The evening will feature a plated meal and a ceremony to recognize the honorees for their significant contributions to their communities and professions. The cost to attend is $35 per person.

All are invited to join in the celebration of these outstanding members of the Culver-Stockton community. To register for the Alumni Honors Banquet and/or for more information about Homecoming 2025, please visit: .

“Welcoming Kevin back to campus for Homecoming makes this exhibition especially meaningful,” said Jennifer Bock-Nelson, assistant professor of studio art and director of the Mabee Art Gallery. “His work reflects not only his talent and dedication as an artist but also the strong foundation he built here as a student. It’s exciting for our students and community to see how a Culver-Stockton education can grow into a lifelong creative journey.”

Dingman, who earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in art, has built a career rooted in photography, exploring a wide range of processes including bromoil, cyanotype, E-6, black-and-white, and digital. He said his work has consistently centered on the action and quality of light, reflecting his lifelong passion for capturing experiences through imagery.

His exhibition brings together a wide sampling of his career, featuring subjects and processes that span decades, alongside new prints from more recent work.

“This will be a show you’ll want to walk through more than once,” Dingman said. “I expect people will connect with different images in different ways, which is the nature of art.”

Returning to the Hill to exhibit in the Mabee Gallery, where he once worked as a student, is particularly meaningful for Dingman.

“It’s always nice to return where you started, to share your progress with those who knew you then, as well as a new audience who might see something different,” he said.

Dingman also offered advice for today’s Culver-Stockton art students: “When it comes to art, nothing is outdated, so be open to the old and established along with the new. That’s how breakthroughs are made.”

Kevin Dingman: A Retrospective runs from Saturday, Oct. 25 – Friday, Dec. 5. The Mabee Art Gallery, located in the Herrick Foundation Center on Culver-Stockton’s campus, is open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and entry is free and open to the public.

For more information about majoring in art at C-SC, visit /majors/art/.

Set against the backdrop of the afterlife, “This Is How We Get Better” navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and loss. The story unfolds as three roommates grapple with the aftermath of their fourth roommate’s funeral. As they confront the regrets of words said and left unsaid, they discover that the ghost of their departed friend is inexplicably confined to their apartment. “This Is How We Get Better” contains mature language and subject matter while addressing the challenges of coping with grief. For more information about the performances, contact Lane via email at dlane@culver.edu or via phone at 573-288-6398.

New this year, customers who purchase a drink from Electric Fountain Brewing Coffee Bar in Quincy or Hebrews XI Coffee (Taylor or Palmyra, Missouri) during March 13-17 will receive a special sticker on their cups. When scanned, they will be invited to make a gift to the Student Scholarship Fund and enter into a drawing for prizes, including gift cards, coffee, and C-SC promotional items.

Over 90% of students at 91ֱ�� receive a student scholarship to offset their tuition, and the college is setting aside 24 hours to raise monies for the student scholarship funds. “We are inviting people to connect during dining and on social media, tell their story, and invest in the next generation of Wildcats,” said Adam Duesterhaus, Vice President for Advancement.

Supporters can learn more about the events and follow along with the C-SC Wildcat stories on the College’s Facebook page at . For more information, contact Adam Duesterhaus, Vice President for Advancement, at aduesterhaus@culver.edu.

Attached photo: left to right: Tiramisu co-owner Ilija Cucuk ’03, Primo’s owners Jarrod ’00 and Brenna ’02 Phillips, and LaBinnah owner Arif Dagin ’10.

Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Elaine (Ewell) English ’67 and Dr. Joe Sniezek ’77.

The Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes alumni of 20 years or less who have achieved notable success, exceptional achievement, and significant contributions to their profession and community. This year the recipients are Lisa (Button) Bohan ’14, MBA ’18, and Toby O’Cheltree ’07.

The Honorary Wildcat Award will be presented to Chuck W. Scholz, a sincere friend of the College. While Scholz did not attend C-SC, he has demonstrated dedication and continued service to help advance the College to prepare students of promise for a dynamic world.

Recipients of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award are Jennifer (McReynolds) Berhorst (BA 2006) of Kansas City, Missouri, who is a Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; and Aaron Niemeier (BS 2000) of Lenexa, Kansas, who has served in many leadership roles in information technology and financial services.

Quincy, Illinois, native Anthony “Tony” Crane (1974), who was a founding partner and a past officer in the Architectural-Engineering firm of Architechnics, Inc., will receive the Alumni Leadership and Service Award in recognition of his longtime service on the 91ֱ�� Board of Trustees and his involvement with other local and regional volunteer organizations.

In addition to conferring alumni awards, 91ֱ�� will recognize two at-large C-SC community members for their contributions to the institution. The Dome Award, which honors a College employee who has played an essential role in the advancement of the College, will be awarded to James “Jim” Cosgrove (BA 1997) of Hamilton, Illinois. He was a longtime accounting and business law professor until his 2021 retirement. Finally, the Honorary Wildcat Award will be conferred upon Donna Stone of South Barrington, Illinois. Their contributions and connection to the institution have made a significant impact on 91ֱ��.

These honorees represent the best of the 91ֱ�� community and are recognized for their significant contributions to their professions, their local and regional communities, and the College.