It’s two weeks until classical pianist William Westney will say ‘adieu’ as a faculty professor at Texas Tech College. But first, he made a pit-stop at Hillsdale for one of his final performances of his 41-year career. “We look for these peak experiences in performing and you never know when it’s going to happen,” Westney...
Author: Sofia Krusmark (Sofia Krusmark)
World-class pianist to perform Beethoven
To be a concert pianist, university professor, author, researcher, studio teacher, and keynote speaker all at once is not an easy feat. But William Westney has checked all of those off his bucket list. “He’s performed all over the world,” said James Holleman, chairman of the music department. “He gets rave reviews from serious critiques....
A tribute that will last a lifetime: thank you, Christ Chapel construction workers
When the chapel construction workers arrived at the Christ Chapel construction site at Hillsdale College, they knew it would be a project they’d never forget. Mark Shollenberger, construction superintendent, has been in the construction business for 40 years and was working on the project even before construction began. They’re ready to be done with this...
Homesickness: based on a true story
People thought I’d been attacked. No, really. It started in the lobby of my dorm and ended on the grass outside my dorm in the pouring rain. I thought I couldn’t breathe as the tears just kept falling down. People asked if I was OK (I was definitely OK based on what they thought had...




