Led by college historian Dr. Scott Giltner, an ACE (Academic and Cultural Event) program is planned to commemorate the dedication of Canton’s Christian University, which is present-day Culver-Stockton College. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Merillat Chapel and is open to the public.
“On September 14, 1853, local townspeople gathered and cast their vision for the first coeducational college west of the Mississippi,” Giltner said. “On Thursday night, we are going to come together and look back at those conversations and events that took place 170 years ago.” Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event.
Contact the Marketing & Public Relations Office, at pr@culver.edu or 573-288-6000 ext. 6728 for more information.
NOTE: A number that appears immediately after a person’s name (i.e. Jane Doe ’18) is a reference to the year that person earned their bachelor’s degree from Culver-Stockton.