Biography is a tool not only for learning about the accomplishments of historical figures, but also for learning about good character and the times in which they lived, speakers at this week’s Center for Constructive Alternatives seminar said. Hillsdale College’s third CCA of the academic year, “The Art of Biography,” ran Feb. 4-7. Roger Kimball,...
What is your guilty pleasure? Christopher Busch, English: “It’s not really guilty, but I love to binge-watch a show called “Northern Exposure.” I like to just sit on the couch with my dog and push ‘play all’.” Anna Navrotskaya, French: “Being with my favorite cat because he will sit and not run away, and watching the metropolitan...
Jon Balsbaugh joined the Hillsdale College faculty this fall as a visiting assistant professor of education. Balsbaugh has more than 25 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. He resigned earlier this year from his position as president of Trinity Schools, a network of private Christian schools of classical education across the country. “We...
A nation’s freedom is strongly connected to its economic freedom, according to speakers at this week’s Center for Constructive Alternatives seminars. Hillsdale College hosted its second CCA of the academic year, “Great Economists,” from Nov. 5-8. Mark Skousen, professor of free enterprise at Chapman University, gave the first lecture, discussing Adam Smith, on Sunday afternoon....
The United States has a rich history of intelligence systems, some good and some bad, according to the speakers at this week’s Center for Constructive Alternatives seminars. Hillsdale held its first CCA of the year Oct. 1-4, discussing the history and controversies behind U.S. intelligence. Alexander Rose, author of “Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s...