tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18208758170114459422024-03-05T08:13:44.976-08:00Real people. Real alumni. Real stories.Alumni stories and articles from Columbia College of Missouri (formerly Christian College).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11089430172014277019noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-79613860513845828732013-12-13T13:10:00.001-08:002013-12-13T13:10:31.944-08:00NS Everettt/Marysville alumna and husband launch successful restaurant in Everett by Jennifer Truesdale
Have you eaten at Craving Cajun yet? Having opened in January, you've had nearly a year to come see what all the fuss is about -- and there has been quite a fuss.
Since NS Everett/Marsyville alumna Cynthia Bowens and her husband Calvin opened the doors of their grill on Colby Avenue, they've been winning competitions and wonderful reviews. In October they took third place Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-19948926539762760822013-10-02T08:05:00.000-07:002013-10-02T08:08:40.881-07:00Columbia College Alumni Association 50th Anniversary CelebrationThe CCAA Board of Directors and your fellow CC alumni would like to invite you to get involved and join in the CCAA's 50th Anniversary Celebration as part of Reunion Weekend 2014. Save the Date! April 25 & 26, 2014.
Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-90481917531804962702013-06-11T12:43:00.001-07:002013-06-19T10:33:20.529-07:00President Gerald T. Brouder: Up for the Challenge
President Gerald T. Brouder: Up for the Challenge
By Laura Daugherty
Ideas are essential to
the human experience. Without them, knowledge couldn’t be transferred and
applied, and revelations would never occur. But growing an idea into tangible
reality takes more than just a thought; in many instances, it takes hard work, dedication
and discipline. Dr. Gerald T. Brouder’s careerColumbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-1890200975238076232012-12-13T09:06:00.005-08:002012-12-13T09:06:57.405-08:00Season's Greetings from the CCAA
Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-41596669914637723202012-12-13T08:59:00.003-08:002012-12-13T08:59:56.131-08:00Happy Holidays from the Alumni Relations Office
Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-43337666858027610442012-09-10T12:01:00.000-07:002012-09-10T12:18:09.396-07:00Nationwide Insurance and CCAA Partnership
Nationwide
Insurance® and the Columbia College Alumni Association are pleased
to announce a long-term relationship that could save CCAA members money on
their auto insurance.
Nationwide, based in
Columbus, Ohio, is one of the oldest and strongest diversified
insurance companies, ranked No. 100 on the 2012 Fortune 500. Nationwide offers
a full suite of products to help protect you through Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-62223163447997868672012-05-21T09:06:00.002-07:002012-05-21T09:08:12.327-07:002012 Alumni Award Recipients
Columbia College honored several outstanding alumni with distinguished, community and professional achievement awards at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner, Saturday, April 21, 2012. The awards recognize the exemplary accomplishments of Christian College and Columbia College alumni.
Columbia College Service Award
For significant contributions and service to Columbia College.
James M. Pasley '87Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-25505071844690948672012-03-14T07:57:00.000-07:002012-03-14T07:57:32.183-07:00What’s the best thing about summer? Tell us and we'll feature you in affinity!
What’s the best thing about summer? Vacation trips, blockbuster movies, cookouts with family, summer novels? Maybe it’s a memory. Whatever it is, we want to know!
We are looking for your favorite:
Summer Song<!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]-Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-73609744637055043832012-02-22T07:36:00.000-08:002012-02-22T07:36:26.705-08:00CCAA Year-in-Review now available online!The Columbia College Alumni Association (CCAA) is pleased to present the 2010-2011 Year in Review.
This report, in PDF format, provide highlights of the CCAA's accomplishments in 2010-2011.
Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-85782185584189033752012-02-17T12:59:00.000-08:002012-02-17T12:59:02.205-08:002012 Alumni Award Recipients
The Columbia College Alumni Association (CCAA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 Alumni Awards:
Sandy Adams '00 - Distinguished Alumni AwardSandy Adams’ rise to the U.S. House of Representatives has been a journey fueled by a commitment to her country—a journey that began at age 17 when she joined the United States Air Force.
After leaving the military to raise her Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-8001196758840103322012-01-26T10:25:00.000-08:002012-01-26T10:25:35.558-08:00Columbia College alumnus Col. Charles McGee '78 consults on George Lucas movie “Red Tails”
Col. Charles McGee '78
Col. Charles McGee, a 1978 Columbia College graduate and Tuskegee Airman, served as a technical consultant for the World War II movie “Red Tails,” opening nationwide Jan. 20. “Red Tails," a George Lucas film starring Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding Jr., focuses on the exploits of the Airmen, the first African American fighter pilots in U.S. history, charged with Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-43947871709540822542012-01-09T12:42:00.000-08:002012-01-09T12:42:01.106-08:00Therese MatthysName: Therese MatthysGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Bachelor’sMajor(s): Business Administration and ManagementHometown: Wonder Lake, ILWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: Not only has Columbia College provided me an opportunity to receive my degree as a non-traditional student, it has afforded me the pleasure of meeting some really great people who have become good Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-57618168219371663552012-01-06T12:39:00.000-08:002012-01-06T12:39:00.073-08:00Susan BrownName: Susan BrownGrade Year: SeniorDegree: B.A. in Human ServicesMajor(s): Human ServicesHometown: Streamwood, ILWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: In-seat night classesHow do you serve your community, your college, or your country?: Volunteering—at the local elementary school, church, stocking food pantries, clothing drives, and fundraising in general.If you could Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-90155480582050632302012-01-03T12:34:00.000-08:002012-01-03T12:34:02.277-08:00Prajwal ShresthaName: Prajwal ShresthaGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Bachelor of Science Major(s): Computer Information SystemsHometown: Kathmandu, NepalWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: Columbia College offers the best of the professors and an environment for a student to get motivated, to gain knowledge and succeed in their field of interests. It is affordable and it has Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-86760404070687516192011-12-28T12:32:00.000-08:002011-12-28T12:32:00.685-08:00Melody BuersmeyerName: Melody BuersmeyerGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Bachelor’sMajor(s): Business Administration, Minor in Human ResourcesHometown: Westphalia, MOWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: The caring and competent staff that go above and beyond, especially the teachers.How do you serve your community, your college, or your country?: I volunteer at the library and am on their Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-50240955947767534402011-12-27T12:30:00.000-08:002011-12-27T12:30:02.316-08:00Kyle SchubertName: Kyle SchubertGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationMajors(s): Management, FinanceHometown: Dakota, ILWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College: The flexibility of online courses, the very helpful advisors, and teachers that care and provide feedback.How do you serve your community, your college, or your country?: I help during Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-57829889173377464332011-12-21T12:26:00.000-08:002011-12-21T12:26:00.368-08:00Kellie GreenName: Kellie GreenGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Currently, I have a minor degree in Psychology and am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a second minor in Human Services.Major(s): Criminal JusticeHometown: Jefferson City, MOWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: The small classes and great friends I have met who are working toward similar goals.How do youColumbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-14276421013091530502011-12-19T12:16:00.000-08:002011-12-19T12:16:00.496-08:00Joseph BanaszekName: Joseph BanaszekGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Bachelor of ScienceMajor(s): Business AdministrationHometown: Rockledge, FLWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: The fantastic faculty and staff. They are very supportive of active duty military and the special situations we face when deployed. They are all very flexible and ready to assist me regardless of where I am in Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-37765822728067623812011-12-15T12:11:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:11:00.243-08:00Student Profile: Elizabeth FreundName: Elizabeth FreundGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Bachelor of ArtsMajor(s): Psychology, Criminal Justice AdministrationHometown: Johnsburg, ILWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: The staff and faculty at the Crystal Lake Campus—since most of us are non-traditional students, we have different needs. Debra Hartman and her colleagues in Crystal Lake, IL, go above andColumbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-18402003547724771672011-12-12T12:04:00.000-08:002011-12-12T12:04:00.727-08:00Student Profile: Dawn GoergerName: Dawn GoergerGrade Year: SeniorDegree: Bachelor’s Major(s): General Studies, Minor in EducationHometown: Crystal Lake, ILWhat’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College?: The flexibility of online classes fit into my lifestyle.How do you serve your community, your college, or your country?: I am an active volunteer with NISRA (Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association)Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-36499213149668521392011-12-08T11:44:00.000-08:002011-12-08T11:44:19.427-08:00Student Profile: Betty EricksonName: Betty L. Erickson
Grade Year: Senior
Degree: Bachelor of Human Services
Major(s): Human Services
Hometown: St. Charles, IL
What’s the best thing about being a student at Columbia College: The flexibility of online courses and class schedules make it easy to complete degree requirements, and the quality of my teachers give my degree value. Also, the staff helps out when I’m not sure howColumbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-77540818815473515852011-12-06T06:20:00.000-08:002011-12-06T06:20:10.578-08:00Man for the ages --Renaissance man?The term "Renaissance man" is vastly overused.
But the term fits Dr. Arlin Epperson, associate professor of business administration, Columbia College Computer and Mathematical Sciences Department.
Here's a partial list of some of the hats he's worn in his 70-some years:
Computer information systems, business administration instructor.
Father of the Columbia College Online Campus (more on that Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-63349977509576312822011-11-04T12:36:00.000-07:002011-11-04T12:36:45.122-07:00It's Fall at the Main CampusFall is well and truly here at the Main Campus!
Columbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-46960067433419105482011-10-28T11:51:00.000-07:002011-10-28T11:51:00.224-07:00Kaitlyn Cavanah '13
Name: Kaitlyn Cavanah
Grade Year: Junior
Degree: Business Administration
Major(s): Accounting
Hometown: Marceline, Missouri
What clubs/activities are you involved at Columbia College? At Columbia College, I am a Student Ambassador, I am a member of Sigma Beta Delta, the Business Administration honor society, Dean Smith’s Advisory Board and CAST (Committed and ServingColumbia College Alumni Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381082759927468016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820875817011445942.post-55614496735427521782011-10-24T12:37:00.000-07:002011-10-24T12:37:40.412-07:00Pumpkin Carving Contest
Share a photo of yourself with your carved pumpkin on our Facebook page and share with your friends and family and encourage them to "Like" your photo. The photo with the most "Likes" by midnight on October 31st will win alumni merchandise!
Get carving and upload your photo at www.facebook.com/columbiacollegealumni
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