Homecoming

Built on the Hill - Homecoming 2023

Featuring Alumni Reunions for Delta Upsilon's 35th Anniversary, the return of the “Dirty 30” Football team, an All Greek Reunion, and a Choir Reunion/Class Reunion “Evening of Celebrations”

Thursday, October 26

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Scholarship Luncheon
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation & Wellness Center Gym
*By invitation

Friday, October 27

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Homecoming Headquarters 
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation & Wellness Center Gym
Pick up a name tag and register for Homecoming giveaways.

8:30 a.m. - Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
River Valley Community Course, Canton, MO 
$40, pay at course
Green fees, golf cart, and lunch.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Top of the Hill Luncheon
Meaders Lounge
Join us in inducting the Classes of 1973 and 1963 into the Top of the Hill Society. 
*Inductees and previous inductees complimentary, non-members $20.

5 p.m. - Women's Soccer Game
Ellison Poulton Stadium
Wildcats vs. Grandview University

5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Alumni Honors Banquet ($35) 
Meaders Lounge, Gladys Crown Student Center 
Join in the celebration of fellow alumni. 

7:30 p.m. -10 p.m. - Blue & White Mixer ($15)
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation & Wellness Center Gym
Enjoy a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and reunion group photos.

7:30 p.m. - Men's Soccer Game
Ellison Poulton Stadium
Wildcats vs. Grandview University

8:30 p.m. – Black Student Union Yard Show
Alumni Plaza, west side of Johnson Residence Hall
The yard show will be a display of the National Pan-Hellenic Counsel’s or multicultural Greek letter organizations’ steps and strolls.

Saturday, October 28

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Homecoming Headquarters 
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation & Wellness Center Gym
Pick up a name tag and register for Homecoming giveaways.

8 a.m. – Leadership Breakfast
The Pillars (*by invitation)
Hosted by President Schellenberger

9 a.m. - Homecoming Parade
Downtown Canton
Hear bands and wave to the community and current C-SC organizations’ parade entries. 

10:30 a.m. - Alumni Baseball Game 
Nichols Field
Past baseball players put on their cleats and grab their gloves to take the field once again.

11 a.m. - Alpha Xi Delta Gathering 
Alpha Xi Delta Plaza

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.- Greek Houses Open for Tours
Stop by your Greek house to visit your home on “the Hill.”

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - High School Band Awards Ceremony
Alexander Campbell Auditorium, Performing Arts Center 
*Please, NO PARKING, in the circle drive in front of the auditorium, school buses will be loading and unloading students.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Homecoming Lunch Options on "the Hill" 
Athletic Concessions opens at 11 a.m. 
Food Trucks, east side of Mabee Center, open at 11 a.m. 

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Big Cat-Little Cat Legacy Land
Himsl Field
School-age children can enjoy kid-friendly activities in Big Cat-Little Cat Legacy Land. Sponsored by CSTO.

12:30 p.m. - Football Game 
Ellison Poulton Stadium
Wildcats vs. William Penn
Homecoming Court Coronation at halftime of the football game.

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Art Gallery Exhibit
3:30 p.m. - Artist Talk
Mabee Art Gallery, Herrick Foundation Center
Displaying the works of Amanda Brown-DeClue '18. 

6 p.m. – An Evening of Celebrations ($) 
Caldwell Building Event Center, 30200 MO Highway 16, Canton, MO 63435
Alumni Choir Reunion, Class Reunions, Delta Upsilon 35th Anniversary, an Alumni Choir Performance, Dinner, and Dancing.
All alumni are welcome to join the celebration!

6:00 p.m. - Women's Volleyball Game
Charles Field House
Wildcats vs. Mt. Mercy University

6:30 p.m. - Tau Kappa Epsilon Gathering
Tower of Pizza, Quincy, IL

Sunday, October 29

10 a.m. - Memorial Service
Merillat Chapel, Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center 

11 a.m.- Alumni Board Meeting
Schwan Discovery & Opportunity Conference Center, Henderson Hall

Join us for the 2023 Built on "the Hill" Homecoming Parade!

The parade will be held in downtown Canton on Saturday, October 28 and is slated to begin at 9 a.m. For those individuals and businesses who would like to submit an entry for the parade, please click the link below and fill out the registration form before 5 p.m. on October 7 to ensure we are able to send all necessary details to you regarding the parade lineup and preparation well in advance.

Homecoming Parade Registration

If you have any questions regarding the parade or registration, please call Missy Dubuque '88 in the Office of Advancement & Alumni Programs at 573-288-6343.

Details coming soon to submit an entry for the parade.

Before registering for entry into the parade, please familiarize yourself with the rules:

• Riding on top or outside of vehicles without safety belts, truck beds or rails is prohibited. Do not cling to or ride on the outside of vehicles. Trailers of semi-trucks are okay to sit on.
• All drivers of floats or vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license. The vehicle used in the parade to transport individuals must be insured.
• Please, no throwing candy, confetti or other items from floats. This is very dangerous. We do, however, encourage walking along the sides of floats and handing out candy and toys! THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
• Participants riding any type of motorcycle, 4-wheeler or bike are required to wear the proper helmets once they leave the parade route. Helmets are not required along our route; however, you are required to wear them once you have completed the parade.
• No discharging of firearms allowed.
• Alcoholic beverages are forbidden on any float or vehicle or on the person of any participant. Entries will be taken out of the lineup during the parade if there is obvious disregard for this rule, and invitation may be withheld in the following year.

Disregard of the rules will be cause for ejection from the parade formation and possible denial of future parade participation.

To order merchandise, click here.

If you place an order by Friday, October 13, your items will be available for pick up at Homecoming Headquarters. 

This year the tailgating experience will be offered on campus during Culver-Stockton College events. By following the College tailgating policy and ensuring individual and public safety, we hope all of our alumni, Wildcat fans and friends enjoy the experience! Please remember to be respectful and use good judgment while tailgating at Culver-Stockton College. Currently, students and student organizations are not able to obtain a tailgating spot, but they are allowed in the tailgating area with friends or family. Individuals are no longer required to reserve a spot ahead of time. Instead, spots will be available in the area on a first come, first serve basis. You must review and agree to all guidelines listed in the tailgating policy or you may be asked to leave the tailgating area by security. Remember spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Make your reservations early!
October 27-29

When making a reservation, be sure to indicate you are with Culver-Stockton College to receive a discounted rate if applicable. In most cases, room blocks expire 30 days prior to the event.

Room blocks are available at the following hotels:

Quality Inn & Suites, 225 S. 4th Street, Quincy, IL 62301, 217-224-8378
Quincy Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4415 Broadway, Quincy, IL 62305, 217-223-5922
Quality Inn & Suites, 120 Lindsey Drive, Hannibal, MO 63401, 573-221-4001
Hampton Inn, 3201 Main Street, Keokuk, IA 52632, 319-524-6700 (Press 0 to speak with the hotel directly) 

Limited rooms available, no discounts or packages offered:

Oak Hills Inn and Suites, 1701 Oak Street, Canton, MO 63435, 573-288-8800.
Comfort Inn, 4122 Broadway St., Quincy, IL 62305, 217-228-2700
Quincy Inn, 224 N 36th St, Quincy, IL 62301, 217-228-8808
Sleep Inn & Suites, 105 Lakeside Drive, Hannibal, MO 63401, 573-221-1500
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hannibal, 120 Shinn Lane, Hannibal, MO 63401, 573-248-3000

Local campgrounds, no discounts or packages offered:

Lazy Dayz Campground, 19430 State Hwy P, Canton, MO, 573-822-7070
Riverfront Camping, Canton, MO, 573-288-4413 (Canton City Hall)
Wakonda State Park, 32836 State Park Road, La Grange, MO, 573-655-2280