The program, a partnership between C-SC’s Education Department and local school districts, provides C-SC education students with engaging, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. According to Assistant Professor of Education Lindsay Uhlmeyer, Culver-Stockton students work together to envision the themes for each day, plan the lessons and learn what is age-appropriate, and practice the projects in advance.

“We are grateful to the Community Foundation, as well as the Lewis County Endowment Fund Council, for this award. The grant makes it possible for us to continue this important program without passing costs on to families,” Dr. Uhlmeyer explained. “It allows us to provide educational enrichment and childcare at no cost to parents, while also giving our preservice teachers valuable classroom experience with faculty support. We hope to continue to give back to our community and to continue to grow this program.”

Since its start, the program has partnered with the Canton R-V School District. Thanks to this funding, it will expand this year to include students from Clark County R-1, Palmyra R-1, and Lewis County C-1. Each STEAM Day features subject-based lessons, movement activities, campus tours, and collaborations with other C-SC departments. Past activities have included chemistry demonstrations and financial literacy lessons. (The program was recently featured in the Missouri State Teachers’ Association magazine, see .)

Paige Corbin, a C-SC Education student who participated in past STEAM Days, said the program has given her valuable experience in learning behavior management, lesson planning, and how to work with students in different age groups.

“It just gives me that confidence, and I feel good about going in and being able to lead a group of 20 kids,” Corbin said. “It reassures me that I’ll do fine in the classroom on my own because I’ve had so many opportunities through STEAM Days.”

C-SC has recently renovated two classrooms to create a more child-friendly learning environment, anticipating continued growth in the number of participants. With the expansion to multiple districts, the program is expected to serve more children than ever before.

Those interested in enrolling students in upcoming STEAM Days at 91ֱ�� can learn more and register at .

For more information about the 91ֱ�� Education Department, visit /majors/education.

Photo caption: L to R: Kent Embree, program officer, Community Foundation; Pat Benson, chair, Community Foundation Board of Directors; Dr. Lindsay Uhlmeyer, assistant professor of education, 91ֱ��; Dr. Lacy Harrison, assistant professor of education, 91ֱ��; and Catherine Meckes, CEO, Community Foundation.

91ֱ�� recently received a grant from MFA Oil, headquartered in Columbia, MO. Company representatives presented C-SC Advancement professionals with $1,000 and a certificate of recognition this fall. The grant was awarded to the Wildcat Shotgun Sports team, and the funds will be used to purchase a new electric clay thrower.

A participating school of the “School Spirit Program,” 91ֱ�� was presented with a check from United State Bank in Canton, MO. When USB customers select “credit” when using their C-SC school spirit debit card, United State Bank donates to the Student Scholarship Fund. Senior Vice President Carolyn Schaller (class of 2003) said, “This program is a great way for bank members to show their support to the College!” This donation will be deposited into the Student Scholarship Fund, which impacts more than 90% of C-SC students at the college.

The College extends its warmest thanks to MFA Oil, United State Bank, and all of its community partners.