Although the George Washington Fellows’ presence on campus is largely unknown, they are involved in research projects that promote Hillsdale’s ideas outside of campus. The Fellowship requires an extensive time commitment but is accompanied with outstanding benefits. “The program is an encouragement in training themselves [the fellows] to seek out opportunities to serve,” George Washington...
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February 12, 2015July 12, 2022Culture
A conversation with professional artist Mehaffey
Mark Mehaffey, a watercolor painter, participated in Hillsdale College’s Professional Artists Series this month. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors at Michigan State University, Mehaffey taught art in the Lansing Public School System for nearly thirty years. He has won numerous awards for his paintings, including the Silver Medal of Honor at...
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February 12, 2015July 12, 2022Culture
Artworks still giving students opportunity to perform
In an effort to encourage arts in the community, Artworks, the Art Council of Hillsdale County, invited music students from sixth through twelfth grade to compete in its 9th Annual Music Performance Competition on Sunday. To spread the word, Artworks councilwoman Renee Nestorak ’10 sent letters to every teacher and private music instructor in the...
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February 12, 2015July 12, 2022Culture
Appreciate the art in your backyard: the Detroit Institute of Arts
When you consider the great art museums and galleries of the world, you may think of the Louvre in Paris, the British Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, or possibly the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. I’m willing to guess that you don’t think about the art museum only...
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February 12, 2015July 12, 2022News
A Few Good Men expands, applies to be nonprofit
A Few Good Men are now profiling each of their good men or women. Up to two times a week, A Few Good Men will release a short spotlight with a picture, brief quote, and information about where the student is volunteering and why. Junior Meg Prom, head of the communications department in A Few...