Hillsdale students can’t learn about Indian epic poetry, Confucian philosophy, or the Japanese language, at least not through the college’s course offerings. It’s time to broaden our perspectives at Hillsdale. The college’s defense of the liberal arts and the Western tradition provides many excellent classes to explore the intricacies of Western philosophy, religion, and culture....
Year: 2022
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Give me laughter or give me death: Hillsdale professor brings humor to campus
Humor is essential for living the good life, said Professor of History Kenneth Calvert at a lecture Sept. 15. Calvert, who is a former stand-up comic, combined jokes with philosophy in a talk hosted by the Collegiate Scholars Program as a part of its semester lecture series on humor. The title of his talk, “Laugh...
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GOAL adds new mentorship program: SOAR
This fall, sophomore Matthew Karten started a new GOAL program to provide aid to students with difficulty in their home lives or academics. Success through Opportunity leading to Accountability and Respect, or SOAR, is a one-on-one mentorship initiative for struggling students at Horizon Alternative High School, according to Karten. “We have 20 kids or...
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Hillsdale Community Foundation grants GOAL $25,000
The Hillsdale County Community Foundation has awarded $25,000 to the GOAL programs to fund volunteer efforts for this academic year. The funds will be split between the 26 GOAL volunteer programs, junior and GOAL Coordinator Mary Ann Powers said. The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is a nonprofit that provides funding and grants for local service...
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Contact Center hosts an open house to showcase new location
The Contact Center held an open house for students, faculty, and the community to see the new facility on 44 N. Howell St. across from the County Court. On Oct. 22, about 60 people visited the event throughout the afternoon, according to Contact Center director Mary Margaret Spiteri. “The open house was for faculty, staff,...