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Students return to Culver-Stockton campus
Friday, August 20, 2010

CANTON, Mo. – The start of the fall semester is fast approaching, and students are returning to the Hill. Boxes and bags were hauled from cars to buildings throughout the day on Wednesday, Aug. 18, as new Culver-Stockton students started settling in to their residence halls.

The new school year brings hundreds of students and parents to campus. Allowing new students to move in before classes start gives them time to get acquainted with the campus and get to know each other. “Everyone has been really friendly. It’s been a lot of fun, I love it,” said Emma Dolbeare, a freshman math education major from Auburn, Ill. Dolbeare and her roommate, Danielle Wade, a freshman elementary education major from Winchester, Ill., quickly settled in to their new surroundings. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people,” said Wade.

Dozens of faculty, staff and student workers were on hand Wednesday to help make sure new student move-in day went off without a hitch. “Things seem to be going well, folks are getting moved in. Wildcat Welcome guides are getting cars unloaded quickly, and we have fabulous weather,” said Wendy Powers, dean of student life.

New student move-in day is the first of five days, packed full of events and activities, in conjunction with Wildcat Welcome. A barbecue for students and parents, FYE courses, a casino night and residence hall gatherings are also part of the festivities. Organizers say Wildcat Welcome activities were planned to help new and returning students start out the school year on the right foot. “We’re delighted to have the new students, we welcome returning students on Sunday, and we’re excited about the upcoming year,” said Powers.

Classes begin at Culver-Stockton College on Monday, Aug. 23.

Photos: New students check-in to their residence halls during C-SC Wildcat Welcome.