Author Chigozie Obioma visited campus last week to teach students enrolled in his creative writing class and give a lecture on relationships in fiction. The Nigerian novelist and professor whose debut novel, “The Fisherman,” and his second novel, “An Orchestra of Minorities,” were both finalists for the prestigious Man Booker Prize, an international award given...
Historical Geology with Anthony Swinehart “He is the best teacher and very passionate about fossils. His love for fossils is infectious and has now made me love fossils. It’s also his favorite class to teach, so it’s great to hear him talk.” – Evan Anthopoulos, Applied Mathematics Administrative Law with Joseph Postell “That’s exactly...
Once an informal friend group that played together, the Hillsdale ultimate frisbee club now represents the college in national tournaments as an organized sports club team. Ultimate frisbee is a team sport that combines concepts from American football, soccer, and basketball but uses a disc instead of a ball. To score a goal, players pass...
The Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra filled Markel Auditorium for both days of its “Let’s All Go To The Movies” program, where it performed both classical pieces and modern film scores. On March 2 and 3, the orchestra performed its modern ensemble pieces including “Overture to West Side Story,” “Theme from Jurassic Park,” “Suite for Harry...
The Hillsdale College art department employs live models for upper-level studio classes like drawing, oil painting, and sculpture. Senior Josefina Cuddeback has been a live model for the art department. “I think it has transformed the way I see myself,” Cuddeback said. Art professors recruit models through word-of-mouth, poster advertising, and Handshake — an app...