“The men and women on Hillsdale’s Board of Trustees are driven by the noble mission that has animated the College for more than 175 years,” said Rich Péwé, Chief Administrative Officer at Hillsdale College. “Kurt, Mark, and Alice bring impressive experience, strong leadership, and an enthusiasm for the kind of education Hillsdale offers. I’m grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to working with them on Hillsdale’s board.”
“A great teacher is a person of deep learning, an engaging speaker, and perceptive in working with students,”
said Kathleen O’Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College. “Through this new program,
we will honor the very best teachers, and give them an opportunity to teach others about classical education.”
The Halter Center, located five miles from the Hillsdale College campus, reopened to the public on June 4. New
safety and sanitation practices include contactless check-in and payment, frequent cleaning of restrooms and
high-traffic areas, expanded outdoor seating, and one guest per party at a time in the AcuSport Lodge. Shooting
stations are already spaced at least six feet apart.
“Order and liberty are not permanent, and civilization rests on the virtue of American citizens,” said O’Toole in
her address. “You have studied the moral and intellectual virtues, and learned that virtue at its peak involves
civic virtue. As you go forward, draw on the education you have received, and defend civilization itself.”
The nine-lecture course studies the narratives and themes of eight beloved children’s stories, including The
Wind in the Willows, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island, and The Tale of Peter Rabbit.