December 2012
1 - Merry Christmas Wichita Warriors, Central Public Library - Wichita
24-Jan. 1 - Sterling College offices closed for Christmas
January 2013
19 - Scholar's Day Parent Reception, Sterling College
21 - Sterling College offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
25 - Robert Burns Night
SC is bringing back this tradition that honors our Scottish heritage. The evening will be complete with kilts, bagpipes, haggis, and Gordon Kling reciting "Ode to Haggis."
February 2013
6-8 - Sophomore Mugging
The Alumni Council presents all SC sophomores with a special mug that welcomes into the Alumni Association as having successfully completed 24 academic credits. It's a small gesture to honor their hard work. If you would like to participate by meeting some of our students and passing out mugs over lunch, sign-up here.
17 - Admissions Visit Weekend Parent Reception, Sterling College
March 2013
8 - Chorale - St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1026 N 8th Ave., Winterset, Iowa
10 - Chorale - Christ Church, 100 N Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, Ill.
12 - Chorale - First United Presbyterian Church, 801 16th St., Moline, Ill.
13 - Chorale - Western Hills Baptist Church, 2900 SW Auburn Road, Topeka, KS - 7:00 p.m.
14 - Chorale - Clay Center Covenant Church, Clay Center, KS - 7:00 p.m..
Enjoy the SC Chorale on their annual Spring Break Tour, directed by Mark Clark, asst. professor of music; accompanied by Dr. Brad Nix, assoc. professor of music and dept. chair; and soloist Dr. Laura Bateman, asst. professor of music. In honor of our 125th Celebration, the choir will include a few benediction songs from our history: My God and I chosen by Prof. Leon Akin and Song of Simeon chosen by Dr. Diane Lewis.
15 - Sterling College offices closed for Spring Breather
24 - Admissions Visit Weekend Parent Reception, Sterling College
27 - Kansas Prayer Breakfast, Ramada Inn Downtown - Topeka, Kansas
29 - Sterling College offices closed for Easter
April 2013
5 - Mississippi Valley Alumni Chapter
13 - SC Safari at OKC Zoo
Enjoy the zoo (including tickets for the zoo tram) with your whole family! We will be outside the main gate from 1:00 p.m.. - 3:00 p.m.. There will be a program with cool, light refreshments at 3:00 with Dr. Gregory Kerr, vice president of academic affairs who will offer an update on the College. Also attending will be Amy Thompson '96, director of alumni and parent relations with SC door prizes for all ages. Tickets are $12.00/adult, $6.00/children 3-11 payable in advance by calling Theresa at 620.278.4219 by April 2.
20 - SC Comes to Denver
We will dine at Cinzzetti's in Northglenn at 5 p.m.. and then attend the Northglenn Youth Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland at 7 p.m.. We will be joined by Amy Thompson '96, MA, director of alumni and parent relations, and one of our new theatre faculty Aaron Kennedy. Reservations are required and due by March 30, 2013. Online registration is open now!
May 2013
10 - SC in AZ!
We announce that the event we had planned for this Friday in Gilbert, Arizona has been changed. We will now be meeting at Joe’s Real BBQ in Gilbert at 6:00 p.m. The meal is $7 a person and can be paid in advance. Current high school juniors and seniors are free. Children under 6 are free. Reservations can made online or by calling Theresa at 620.278.4219. For more information you can see the event on Facebook.
17 - Senior Breakfast, Sterling College
Graduating seniors are welcomed into full membership of the Sterling College Alumni Association with special gifts from the Alumni and Career Services offices.
17 - Baccalaureate, Sterling College
18 - Commencement, Sterling College
Presentation of the Distinguished Service Award, the Alumni Association's Highest Honor.
27 - Sterling College offices closed for Memorial Day
June 2013
22 - SC Safari at Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita, Kansas
The Nature Center focuses on preserving our natural diversity and educating visitors about quality outdoor experiences. We will be outside the Visitor's Center 1:00 p.m.. - 3:00 p.m.. There will be a program with cool, light refreshments and SC door prizes at 3:00 with a program regarding the work of the Nature Center as well as an update on the College. There is a $2.00 charge for this event, payable at the door. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling Theresa at 620.278.4219 by June 7.
July 2013
22-26 - CCCU Alumni Directors Conference, Fresno Pacific University - Fresno, California
August 2013
Athletic New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
24 - Warriors in the Woods - Estes Park, Colorado
1-3 p.m.. Gather with us at the home of SC Chairman of the Board, Heather McCreery '90 and Scott Carter '88. We will have hors d'oeuvres and a College update by Scott Rich, interim president, Dr. Marvin Dewey, vice president for institutional advancement, and Amy Thompson '96, MA, director of alumni and parent relations. Online registration coming soon.
September 2013
6-15 - Kansas State Fair Booth, Meadowlark Building - Hutchinson, Kansas
We host a SC booth at the Kansas State Fair where alumni and parents can stop to visit with representatives from the College as well as sign-up for daily prizes. Are you interested in being a host?
13 - Mississippi Valley Alumni Chapter
October 2013
18-19 Sterling College Homecoming, Sterling College
Reunions for Classes: 1963, Decade of the '70's, 1988, Young Alumni (1998-2013)
Lady Warrior Basketball Pancake Feed, SC Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Hangout with hot coffee, registration tents for alumni and parents, petting zoo, inflatables, games, prizes, football, alumni softball, Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductions, Alumni Honors, Alumni Banquet, Musical (TBD). Online registration coming soon.
November 2013
6-8 - Sophomore Mugging
The Alumni Council presents all SC sophomores with a special mug that welcomes into the Alumni Association as having successfully completed 24 academic credits. It's a small gesture to honor their hard work. If you would like to participate by meeting some of our students and passing out mugs over lunch, sign-up here.
December 2013
7 - Merry Christmas Wichita Warriors
Sterling College Family and Friends - parents, alumni, grandparents, friends - come have your photo taken with Mrs. Claus and enjoy a morning of sugar cookies, hot beverages and treats. Hear Mrs. Claus read "Santa's Favorite Story." There will be an update on the College, door prizes and fun for all! Take this opportunity to come to town to visit fellow alumni and parents and then get your Christmas shopping done.
8 - Caroling Around the Clock
Come and join the campus community as we sing Christmas Carols around the clock in front of Mabee Library. Enjoy delicious hot chocolate and visit with our students and we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
