Grandparents explore diversity

Grandparents of Hesston College students learn about the diversity of Africa from Pastoral Ministries Director Tim Lichti, freshman Zenawit Nerae (Ethiopia) and sophomores CJ Chukwukelu (Nigeria) and Ron Moyo (Zimbabwe) during one of the Grandparent Days sessions.
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Freshman Zenawit Nerae (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) presents about the traditions and religions in her home country.
Freshman Zenawit Nerae (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) presents about the traditions and religions in her home country.

Hesston College hosted more than 70 grandparents of 42 students during the college’s annual Grandparent Days March 29 to 30. Grandparents traveled from five states to spend time with their grandchildren and learn more about Hesston College.  The theme over the two days was “The Many Faces of Diversity.” Presenters ranged from students to faculty and staff to community members and explored the diversity of students’ backgrounds, religious beliefs, learning styles and hometowns and countries on the Hesston College campus.

Hesston College sophomore Andrew Penner (Fresno, Calif.) gives a campus tour to a group of grandparents on campus for the college’s annual Grandparent Days March 29 to 30.
Hesston College sophomore Andrew Penner (Fresno, Calif.) gives a campus tour to a group of grandparents on campus for the college’s annual Grandparent Days March 29 to 30.

“I have been impressed with Hesston College for a long time,” said Lester Eigsti who traveled with his wife Gloria from Goshen, Ind., to visit their grandchildren sophomore Jill Eigsti and freshman Russell Klassen, both of Goshen. “Hesston’s friendly atmosphere and support system really gives students the opportunities to discover a life path.”