Samuel Negus, director of program review and accreditation, spends his quick hits talking all things giant rabbits, dorm pranks, and soccer losses. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. If you could have an unconventional pet, what would it be? My wife and I used to have these Flemish giants. We had one...
Erik Ellis joined Hillsdale’s faculty this fall, teaching education. Here, he talks remote islands, fencing, and compulsory Latin. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What is a word that you would use to describe yourself? Quixotic. I like things that are difficult and that require a lot of study in order...
What is it like to be colleagues with your former professors? It definitely seems a little weird at first because you’re always used to saying, you know, Dr. so- and- so, but now you call them by their first names. Once you get over the initial shock or habit of it, it’s really great. It’s...
Christopher Busch is a professor of English at Hillsdale College. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. How long have you been teaching, and what has been the most rewarding aspect of the job? This is my 31st year at Hillsdale. I think I taught my first college class, which was in San...
Cody Strecker is an assistant professor of theology. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. If you could have an unconventional pet, what would you choose? Growing up I always wanted a monkey, but that sounds really messy now. What are your hobbies? I love to go for distance runs and playing Lego with...