When junior Garrett West presented a paper on Medieval philosophy at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, a student said they’d never met a theist who could actually have a conversation about philosophy. “Being there really made me appreciate me being at HIllsdale. I recognize how rare the sort of education we receive here...
Year: 2014
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Unfinished business delays diplomas
As seniors near graduation, failure to take care of business could delay their diplomas and consequently their job search. On April 7, Registrar Douglas McArthur sent out an email saying,“We have reason to believe that not everyone who intends to graduate in May has submitted a graduation application to the Registrar’s office.” McArthur’s email hinted...
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Teaching students survival 101
When the polar vortex struck Hillsdale College, nine-foot snow banks loomed over the campus quad. Sinister patches of black ice stretched across the sidewalk. The days were nasty, brutish, and short. Perfect weather for camping. Joe Kellam, the instructor for next semester’s wilderness survival class, set up camp with friends when few Hillsdale students dared...
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Enactus competes at nationals
Hillsdale Enactus returned from Cincinnati last week with a $500 cash prize from the Enactus National competition. Six students made up a presentation team that won its consolation bracket. The presentation was based on last year’s Hillsdale Enactus chapters’ activities focusing on international outreach, energy management, and community development projects. “I think our team did...
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Alumni spotlight: Palmer Schoening
May 18, 2011 was a busy day for alumnus Palmer Schoening. On that day, he graduated from Hillsdale College and started his own business. “It was really scary, extremely scary,” he said. But two years later, the business is strong. “The lights are still on,” he said, laughing. “Most businesses, about 60 percent, fail within...