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.
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Halter Center Hosts Halloween Clay Shoot and Exhibition
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.
Hillsdale College Graduate School of Classical Education to Offer Hybrid Program
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College will begin offering a hybrid program starting in the summer of 2024. The new program will make it possible for students to earn their master’s degrees while continuing their work in the classroom.
John A. Halter Shooting Sports Education Center Increases Membership Rates
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Effective November 1, the Hillsdale College John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Center adjusted membership pricing. Annual standard and select memberships will see modest adjustments, with standard membership pricing set at $175 and select membership pricing at $275. Annual premium memberships will be available at a rate of $600.
Hillsdale College Features the Detroit Historical Society’s Documenting Detroit
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College continues its 2023-2024 Professional Artist Series with an exhibit of documentary photography from the students of prolific Detroit photographer Bill Rauhauser. Students and community members can visit the exhibit, titled “Documenting Detroit” in the Daughtrey Art Gallery from Oct. 27, through Nov. 22.