Led by college historian Dr. Scott Giltner, an ACE (Academic and Cultural Event) program is planned to commemorate the dedication of Canton鈥檚 Christian University, which is present-day 乱伦社区. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Merillat Chapel and is open to the public.
鈥淥n September 14, 1853, local townspeople gathered and cast their vision for the first coeducational college west of the Mississippi,鈥 Giltner said. 鈥淥n Thursday night, we are going to come together and look back at those conversations and events that took place 170 years ago.鈥 Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event.
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NOTE: A number that appears immediately after a person鈥檚 name (i.e. Jane Doe 鈥18) is a reference to the year that person earned their bachelor鈥檚 degree from Culver-Stockton.