Despite original hopes of breaking ground for the new chapel last October, Hillsdale College wants $5 million before beginning construction on the $28.6-million building. Although the college has raised more than $19 million and received pledges toward the 27,000-square-foot Christ Chapel, Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé said he wants the additional funds because of the...
After Buffalo Ranch closed for the day Sunday, Hillsdale College’s Student Activities Board rescheduled a horseback-riding trip for this upcoming Sunday. Buffalo Ranch closed on Sunday because of the rainy weather conditions. The rescheduled trip will occur from 2-4 p.m. “I’m excited to go this year,” said Ashlynn Landherr, assistant student activities director. “The first...
Hillsdale College’s Student Federation unanimously allocated $750 to a libertarian activist club Oct. 6, helping it hold an event featuring former Libertarian Party presidential candidate Austin Petersen. The amount covers almost half of the costs for Hillsdale’s chapter of the Young Americans for Liberty to bring Petersen to campus on Nov. 17. Student Fed also...
Hillsdale Hospital gave out 375 flu shots at its free flu clinic in September, up 225 from last year. After it ran out of its 150 flu vaccines for last year’s clinic, the hospital brought 500 vaccines to give free to Hillsdale College students as part of its community outreach. “I like people to get...
Professor of Accounting Michael Sweeney accepted the Teaching Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants at a banquet on Oct. 5. The association notified Sweeney about the award in the spring, after Lecturer in Accounting Louis Petro nominated him for the honor. “The MICPA Accounting Teaching Excellence Award recognizes educators who excel...