HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Choir and Chamber Choir performed their annual fall concert on Nov. 12 at Christ Chapel. Hillsdale College faculty, staff, students, and friends attended the concert, which was directed by Visiting Professor Brad Holmes.
November 2023
Hillsdale College Choirs Perform at Christ Chapel
Springfield Armory to Fund Scholarship for Hillsdale Action Shooting Team
HILLSDALE, Mich. — American commercial firearms manufacturer Springfield Armory recently agreed to a four-year commitment to fund remitted scholarships for members of the Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team. The company also supplies the team with all of their firearms, which includes their XD-M Elites and Prodigy firearms.
Hillsdale College’s Anna Vincenzi Receives Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The 2023 Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence was presented to Anna Vincenzi, assistant professor of history. Faculty, students, and friends of Hillsdale College recognized Vincenzi at Fall Convocation on Nov. 16.
Halter Center Hosts Halloween Clay Shoot and Exhibition
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center hosted the Halter Pumpkin Smash on Oct. 31. The two-hour event featured an opportunity for shooters of all ages to participate in clay shooting and watch a Halloween-themed shooting exhibition by members of the US national team and the Hillsdale College Shotgun team. For the exhibition, these professional and collegiate shooters took aim at nothing other than catapulted pumpkins.
Hillsdale College Music Department Welcomes Jazz Trio
HILLSDALE, Mich. — On November 17, the Hillsdale College music department showcased jazz trio TrioGram at Conrad Recital Hall. The ensemble performed tracks from their eponymous album, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of “next generation” modern jazz.
Hillsdale College Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence Hosts Seminar on Mathematics
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence held a seminar on “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics” in Atlanta from Nov. 2-3. The seminar included presentations and breakout sessions on teaching mathematics in classical education.
Hillsdale College Hosts Fall Parents Weekend
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College welcomed parents to campus for Parents Weekend from Oct. 27-29. The event is held once each semester and serves as an occasion for parents to visit their children and learn more about life and education at Hillsdale.
Hillsdale College Tower Players Presents “Hamlet”
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Tower Players opened its production of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” on Nov. 15. The play, which is directed by Professor of Theatre James Brandon, runs through Nov. 19 in Markel Auditorium.
Hillsdale College Professor Mark Kalthoff Delivers Freshman Foundation Lecture
Hillsdale, Mich. — Hillsdale College Dean of Faculty Mark Kalthoff presented a lecture on the first of Hillsdale College’s four pillars: learning. The lecture, which took place on October 12, is part of the Freshman Foundation Lecture Series.
Hillsdale College Center for Military History and Grand Strategy Hosts Second Annual Conference
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s Center for Military History and Grand Strategy hosted its second annual conference from Sept. 8-9. The conference focused on strategic analysis of the Afghanistan War as well as the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Hillsdale College Hosts Miranda Devine as Fall 2023 Pulliam Fellow
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted New York Post columnist Miranda Devine as the college’s fall 2023 Eugene C. Pulliam distinguished visiting fellow in journalism from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. Devine is the author of the bestselling book “Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide.”
Hillsdale College Presents Opera Workshop Performances
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College student vocalists presented scenes from various operas on Oct. 28 in the McNamara Rehearsal Hall. The Opera Workshop performances featured music by Mozart, Donizetti, Puccini, and others, and was open to students, their families, faculty, staff, and members of the community.