CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� is inviting local vendors and artisans to participate in its annual Hillstock event, set for Wednesday, April 22 2–7 p.m. on the C-SC campus. Hillstock is a beloved tradition at Culver-Stockton and marks the end of the academic year, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate hard work and success.

Local businesses, artists, artisans, and vendors are invited to showcase their unique products and creations during the festivities. Hillstock provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure for their products and connect with the Culver-Stockton community, and there is no vendor registration fee.

In addition to the vendor market, Hillstock offers attendees fun activities like Goat Yoga, as well as live performances from area musicians, delicious food from local vendors, and a variety of fun yard games.

Vendor registration is available at .

Harmony highlights poetry, fiction, visual art, and essays from students across disciplines and is produced at 91ֱ�� (C-SC) under the guidance of Dr. Ralph Buckner, assistant professor of English. He noted that winning the ASPA award celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and literary talent of C-SC’s student editors and contributors.��

“This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my talented team of students. It was a year-long process of advertising, gathering submissions, and putting together the entire edition that makes this recognition so well deserved,” said Buckner.��

The award-winning issue of Harmony incorporated complex yet classical themes, according to lead graphic designer Tabitha May Haxel.��

“The theme for this edition Harmony started with the front cover — the idea of hidden happiness in the world we live in with our hidden emotions. We also integrated the theme of good and bad, light and darkness. The organization of art and literature goes from light, to dark, then back to light again,” she explained.��

Buckner also shared what Harmony brings to the student experience.��

“H�������DzԲ� provides a vibrant platform for creative expression, collaboration, and community building,” he said. “It offers students a space to share their voices through the literary and visual arts, fostering a culture of creativity and intellectual exploration. Contributing to or working on Harmony helps students develop such valuable skills as writing, editing, design, and project management—experiences that can complement

academic learning and enhance resumes. It also cultivates a sense of ownership and pride as students see their work published and celebrated by peers.”��

Buckner added that he particularly wants to recognize Haxel.��

“I know putting together the edition is a challenging task, and she excelled at it. I would also like to give a shoutout to Randi Lynne Green. She has been helping me since last Fall, helping push for submissions and coordinate events around Harmony,” he noted.��

Vist Harmony online at .��

ASPA’s annual contest evaluates student publications from across the country, with awards based on content quality, editing, design, creativity, and overall presentation.��

About 91ֱ����

91ֱ��, situated on 140 acres in Canton, Missouri, atop The Hill overlooking the Mississippi River, was founded in 1853 by members of the Disciples of Christ Church. Today, more than 1,000 students from around the world shape their futures in academic excellence with opportunities in 80 majors and minors, five graduate programs, 21 NAIA inter-collegiate athletics, 35 diverse student organizations, and many campus-life events.

Hillstock will feature a day full of exciting activities for all attendees to enjoy. Guests can expect live performances from talented local musicians, delicious food offerings from a variety of local vendors, and a variety of fun yard games. It’s the perfect opportunity for students and staff alike to unwind, socialize, and reflect on a year well spent.

In addition to the many activities and entertainment, 91ֱ�� is inviting local vendors and artisans to participate in this year’s Hillstock event. The college is seeking creative and passionate individuals and businesses to showcase their unique products and creations during the festivities. There is no cost for vendors to participate, and this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and connect with the local community.

Interested vendors can find the participation form online and are encouraged to apply soon as space is limited.

The funding is made possible through the DOJ’s Office of Violence Against Women��. According to Dr. Angie Royal, vice president of student experience, the grant will fund the Wildcat Way: Consent, Respect, and Healthy Relationships initiative on campus.

“At C-SC we take student safety extremely seriously, so we are thrilled to receive the grant to help us strengthen our commitment to our students to provide a secure place for them to thrive while focusing on their education,” Royal said. “This funding will allow us to build on programs already in place and implement new strategies and procedures under the umbrella of a new initiative that will serve as a foundation for external and internal collaboration.”

The three-year grant, which took effect Oct. 1, 2023, and runs through Sept. 30, 2026, is awarded to higher learning institutions by the DOJ following a rigorous peer review of the application. The proposal includes a narrative outline, the purpose, and components of the initiative. The DOJ employs the help of victim advocates, judges, legal professionals, police officers, and others to perform the peer and programmatic reviews of the applications.

Providing a safe campus environment is a top priority at 91ֱ�� for our students, employees, and guests. This has been achieved through campus security measures and various educational awareness programs facilitated by the college.��The Wildcat Way program, funded through this grant opportunity, will assist with the expansion of prevention education, and awareness to develop and strengthen security and investigation strategies that target domestic violence, violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campus.

“A big part of the initiative will be providing victim services in cases involving those crimes on campus,” said Caitlin Erickson, head women’s lacrosse coach, Title IX Coordinator, and grant team member. “The program will include outreach services, civil and criminal justice responses, prevention and support for survivors of those crimes, especially for underserved communities, particularly the LGBTQ community.”

Royal said the first year of grant funding will involve a planning year to hire a project director and develop the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT). Members of CCRT will include students, campus partners, victim advocates, and local law enforcement. The team will be an integral part of the strategic planning process, responsible for reviewing policies and procedures and establishing relationships with internal partners as well as external partners, including law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, courts, and nonprofits, nongovernmental victim advocacy, and victim services organizations. C-SC will work closely with��, a local nonprofit that provides advocacy services for domestic and sexual violence victims, as well as local law enforcement agencies.

“The Coordinated Community Response Team members will also work to build on the campus’ current response to and the prevention of sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking,” said WG Lewis, director of campus security and grant team member. “Our comprehensive prevention programming will include bystander intervention training as well as ongoing response training to all campus law enforcement members and all personnel in the campus resolution process.”

As Assistant Dean of Student Life at C-SC, Williams will identify and implement proactive measures to create a living environment conducive to student success while fostering social responsibility. In working for the betterment of the entire campus community, Williams will partner with Dean of Student Life Angie Royal to implement strategies that empower students for leadership and education. ��“We are thrilled to have Tim as an integral member of Student Life at C-SC as we develop initiatives to best serve our students of promise,” Royal shared. “As a College, we have chosen to take an opportunity of a restorative approach when responding to conduct, and Tim’s experience will be valued in those conversations.”

Receiving Black Student Union stoles were:

• Leon O’Hara, a senior criminal justice major from St. Louis.
• Michael Simon, a senior criminal justice major from St. Louis.
• Dahveed McKinney, a senior individualized major from Plano, Ill.
• Tremaine Cole, a senior sport management major from Southfield, Mich.
• Rakim Weddington, a senior sports communication major from Hemet, Calif.
• John Francois, a senior accountancy major from Cape Coral, Fla.
• Kayla May, a senior health science major from St. Louis.

The Scholars Of Distinction Award was given to:

• J’ordan Scurlock, a junior criminal science major from St. Louis.
• Malik Webb, a junior public relations major from Chicago.
• Damonni Morris, a sophomore health science major from Hollywood, Fla.
• Ahmed Barrow, a sophomore English education major from St. Louis.
• Leon O’Hara, a senior criminal justice major from St. Louis.
• Jalen Hutton, a junior sport management major from University Park, Ill.
• K.T. Seth, a senior biological chemistry major from West Linn, Ore.

The Emerging Multicultural Leadership Award for staff and faculty members was given to:

• Rebecca Katz, student life specialist
• Dorian Hobbs, assistant men’s basketball coach
• Christian Thompson, coordinator of fraternity and student life
• Andrea Denise Bolden, coordinator of multicultural development and residence life
• Missy Dubuque, director of alumni programs

Senior awards for participating in multicultural events on campus were:

• Leon O’Hara, a criminal justice major from St. Louis.
• Michael Simon, a criminal justice major from St. Louis.
• Dahveed McKinney, an individualized major from Plano, Ill.
• Tremaine Cole, a sport management major from Southfield, Mich.
• Rakim Weddington, a sports communication major from Hemet, Calif.
• John Francois, a accountancy major from Cape Coral, Fla.
• Kayla May, a health science major from St. Louis.
• Evan Carnes, a health science major from St. Louis.

The Power To The Future Award (for to a student group or organization) was given to the Black Student Union and Diver-siTeam.

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CANTON, Mo. — Kenna Armstrong, a junior history education major from Oquawka, Ill., was named the Emerging Leader of the Year, and Kailee Gaither, a senior accountancy and finance major from Canton, Mo., was named the Richard D. Valentine Student Leader of the Year during a virtual honors assembly coordinated by the Office of Student Life.

Other leadership awards were given to:

• Program of the Year: The Fallen Officer Project
• Advisor of the Year: Bill Boxdorfer, Campus Programming Council
• Service Project of the Year: Trailer Park Cleanup by Tau Kappa Epsilon
• Organization of the Year: Culver-Stockton Teaching Organization
• Gavel: Student Government Association President Cheyenne Grissom, a senior psychology and criminal justice major from Frankford, Ind.

Senior awards for participating in Student Government Association were given to:

• Madison Cowell (past president), a political science major from Beardstown, Ill.
• K.T. Seth, a biological chemistry major from West Linn, Ore.
• Lauren Paisley, a psychology and occupational therapy major from Mount Sterling, Ill.
• Megan Erickson, a legal studies/pre-law major from Port Byron, Ill.
• Alan Leyva, a psychology and occupational therapy major from Tucson, Ariz.
• Kyle Edwards, a biology major from Fenton, Mo.
• Shelby Clinging, a legal studies/pre-law major from Fowler, Ill.
• Tori Dickherber, a psychology major from Wentzville, Mo.
• Madison Thompson, a biological chemistry major from Matthews, Mo.
• Kacey Merriett, a business administration major from Seymour, Mo.
• Michael Simon, a criminal justice major from St. Louis.

Senior awards for work in the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Recreation and Wellness Center were given to:

• T. Seth, a biological chemistry major from West Linn, Ore.
• Alan Leyva, a psychology and occupational therapy major from Tucson, Ariz.
• Luke Blackburn, a physical education major from Leeds, England.
• Nick Luciani, a senior sports communication major from Georgetown, Ontario in Canada.
• Mackenzi Anderson, an accountancy and finance major from Dallas City, Ill.
• Courteney Sailor, a health science major from St. Louis.
• Brenden Schaeffer, a business administration and sport management major from Hillsboro, Mo.
• Maryanna Catrine, an athletic training and physical therapy major from Springboro, Ohio.
• Kelley Hufendick, an elementary education major from Quincy.

Senior awards for work in dining services were given to:

• Nancy Rocha, a psychology major from Grandview, Mo.
• Alex Madera, a sport management major from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• Kelcie Darnell, a biological chemistry major from Shelbyville, Ill.
• Lezlie Wofford, a mathematics education major from Springfield, Ill.
• Vanessa Bolen, a psychology major from Beardstown, Ill.
• Francisco Javier March Altemir, a senior business administration and marketing major from Madrid, Spain
• Allen Gingerich, a music technology major from Kirksville, Mo.
• Matthew Scheuermann, a senior theater and music major from Quincy, Ill.
• J. Rhatigan, a psychology and criminal justice major from Quincy, Ill.
• Taylor Quintero, a mathematics major from Imperial Beach, Calif.
• Kerri MaGraw, a graphic design major from Catawissa, Mo.
• Alyssa Radwick, a media communication major from Florissant, Mo.
• Kacey Merriett, a business administration major from Seymour, Mo.
• Brett Colton, a legal studies major from Hazelwood, Mo.
• Shaquille Barker, a business administration major from Bridgetown, Barbados.
• Hayden James, a psychology major from Dixon, Mo.
• Josh Wren, a history and political science major from Harrisburg, Mo.
• Taylor Blasius, a senior English major from Norwood, Mo.
• Alex Ramos Martinez, a senior psychology major from Mexico City, Mexico.

Senior awards for their work in the Office Student Life were given to Madison Eisenberg, a healthcare management major from Maywood, Mo., and Ashley Kleine, a psychology major from Alexandria, Mo. Senior awards for their work with the esports program were given to Trevor Greer, a marketing major from Lake St. Louis, Mo., and Tony Nguyen, an accountancy and finance major from O’Fallon, Mo.

A senior award for her work with counseling and wellness in the Office of Student Life was given to Blair Genenbacher, a health science major from Fowler, Ill.

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