Associate Professor of Philosophy Nathan Schlueter first promised Thomas King ’15 he would consider teaching Theology of the Body only if King could get 15 students to commit to the course. Within two days of registration, Schlueter’s class had filled to 25 students, prompting Schlueter to open an additional section which filled up just as quickly. This year, Schlueter’s class...
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Alumni lead in law schools
Hillsdale College graduates rank among top performers in law school and law school admissions, according to Career Services statistics. Of the 2016 graduates who reported law school attendance, 67 percent reported attending top-10 law schools. Of the 2015 graduates who reported attendance to law school, 57 percent attended top-20 law schools, according to Career Services data. “Every year at least...
Carrying on a sweet tradition of cooking and canning
When Elaine Riopelle wanted to see her niece get married, she found herself in a sticky situation — the wedding was in Jamaica, and she and her husband Edward Riopelle didn’t have the money to go. So, they set up a card table at the local farmers’ market. “We took the mustard, four jams, a dip, and some quick breads...
Linda Moore, the cemetery lady
Hillsdale College archivist Linda Moore swears the Oak Grove Cemetery sometimes plays tricks on her. “I know those graves don’t move, but I sure as heck have trouble finding them from year to year,” she said. According to students, however, her Halloween cemetery tours are nothing but a treat. Almost annually, Moore leads a group of students, faculty and staff,...
Beyond the stars: Dolch explores space with largest radio telescope
For Assistant Professor of Physics Timothy Dolch, the night sky holds much more than mere starlight. As a specialist in astronomy, Dolch said he has long been fascinated with space. “At night, I lie awake thinking of pulsars,” Dolch said. “I fell in love with astronomy as a high school freshman while building antennas in my backyard.” Beyond the doors...
Negotiations with Norton: Students learn lifelong skills
Starting with 15 cents worth of puppy chow, junior Beau Jarrett traded his way to a steak dinner at a professor’s house and two rounds of biscuits and gravy from his housemate. At one point in the process, he had a minifridge (but he preferred the food). The project was his first homework assignment in the negotiation class he’s taking...
