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Military history professor speaks on World War II
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Military history professor speaks on World War II

He delivered the lecture on Friday about his recent book “Faustian Bargain: the Soviet-German Partnership and the Origins of the Second World War” hosted by the history department.  “My book is the story of a 20-year-pact between Germany and the U.S.S.R and how this partnership led the world back to war, a war even more...

Burning calories and crushing miles
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Burning calories and crushing miles

It started with a phone call, and ended with 102 miles on the Appalachian Trail.  Back in April, I received a call from a friend encouraging me to pursue a summer backpacking leadership position down in North Carolina. After researching and noticing the outdoor components of the Chosatonga and Kahdalea program, I applied. Director Jeffrey...

‘Thrilled to be here’: Father and son join Hillsdale faculty
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‘Thrilled to be here’: Father and son join Hillsdale faculty

Earlier this year, a call from College President Larry Arnn brought Wilfred McClay to Hillsdale’s faculty from Oklahoma, and another offer flew his son, Mark McClay, in from Florida to teach classics.  Both father and son began teaching at Hillsdale College this fall. Mark McClay is an assistant professor of classics, and Wilfred McClay works...

Summer storms strike Hillsdale
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Summer storms strike Hillsdale

“Tree limbs and debris were flung around,” Penny Arnn, wife of Hillsdale President Larry P. Arnn said.  The first storm occurred around 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 20, causing damage to trees, electrical lines, vehicles, homes, and public buildings.  Brock Lutz, director of Hillsdale Health and Wellness, said he lost over 40 trees between his...