It takes a special person to ingratiate himself into a close-knit community in less than two years. Shane Powers, account support manager for Bon Appetit, did just that. Powers died on July 28 in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 54 from complications of alcoholism. Although primarily based at Albion College, a small liberal arts...
In a campus-wide email on Monday, Hillsdale College announced that Tom Conner, professor of history, will give the Class of 2020 commencement address on the rescheduled date of Saturday, July 18. He replaces Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who is unable to attend the new date. Conner was the William P. Harris Chair in Military History...
With the increase in accidents involving buggies and automobiles, the Michigan State Legislature is reviewing a three-piece package of legislation known as the “Buggy Bills” to improve road safety. In the past 11 months, Michigan has seen six accidents involving buggies and automobiles, including one southwest of Hillsdale that injured a family of four. A...
On Nov. 14, Christ Chapel opened its massive wooden doors for the first of many convocations. After the faculty processional, accompanied by music from the choir and organist Derek Stauff, assistant professor of music, Provost Christopher VanOrman announced the spring semester’s academic achievements. The all-school average GPA was 3.399. The all-women’s GPA was 3.486, while...
Hillsdale College’s faculty jazz ensemble, the Hillcats, invite campus and Hillsdale County to join them for their first performance of the season. The event will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the Plaster Auditorium. According to Jonathon Gerwirtz, who plays saxophone, the group’s performances are usually themed around a particular genre of...