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Alumni flood IA openings
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Alumni flood IA openings

When three staff writing positions became available in institutional advancement, its executive director didn’t have to look too far for new employees. Nancy Johnson said the 13 applications she received were all from alumni, who stated they enjoyed their time at Hillsdale College and wanted to return and help further the college’s mission. Although Johnson...

Honoring alumni achievements
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Honoring alumni achievements

As homecoming celebrated its 100th year and the alumni association celebrated its 150th year, the alumni board held its annual alumni awards banquet last Friday to honor three distinguished alumni and one honorary alumnus. The recipients, David Hough, Kevin Shinkle ’87, Beth Deer Walker ’87, and Hans Zeiger ’07, are thriving in their respective fields...

Practice makes poets: Alumna returns to teach poetry workshop
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Practice makes poets: Alumna returns to teach poetry workshop

Last fall, poet and Hillsdale alumna Kjerstin Kauffman came as a visiting writer to share her poetry with students. Now, she’s teaching them how to write it. Every Monday, Kauffman ’08 drives from Valparaiso, Indiana to teach a three hour seminar. In addition to learning directly from her, students in the class write poetry every...

Well-clad alumni found Cladwell: Personal stylist service
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Well-clad alumni found Cladwell: Personal stylist service

Cladwell, an online fashion start-up founded by two Hillsdale alumni, was designed to keep fashion stylish and simple. By asking the customers a series of questions about their lifestyle and fashion preferences online, Cladwell generates a capsule wardrobe for customers, suggesting both the style and number of wardrobe items they should own. Now successful business...