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Hesston College Theatre Bringing “Antigone” to the Stage

Caption: Actors Caroline Miller as Antigone, Chloe Robinson as Ismene and Desirae Rodriguez as Nurse prepare to impress audiences during a rehearsal this week. “Antigone” will take the stage in Keim Center’s Black Box Theater September 26 through 28 at 7 p.m. and September 29 at 2 p.m.

Hesston College Theatre Department is set to captivate audiences with their production of “Antigone” by Jean Anouilh. Performances will be held in Keim Center’s Black Box Theater at 7 p.m. September 26 through 28 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 29.

Inspired by the ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles, Anouilh wrote this version in 1944 about the then-current Nazi occupation of France. Even with historic roots, this play continues to invoke thought relevant to current issues.

“Themes of war, tyranny and questions regarding laws of man and gods are just as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago,” explains Rachel Jantzi, director of theatre. “In this election year, I think producing a play about power and how it is handled could make for some good discussions.”

A shorter play with no intermission, attendees will enter into the theater space through a scenic facade with 12-foot columns around them which are intended to make them feel included in the same space as the actors. Themes of war, death and abuse of power run throughout the performance. While there is no blood or coarse language, it is best suited for audiences over age 12.

Jantzi says one of her favorite aspects of this production has been the collaboration on the set and lighting design with fellow Newton Community Theatre executive board members Jocelyn Wilkinson and Jeffrey Graber, both of Newton. She is also excited to see the play take the stage knowing it is a difficult one to produce, but that she has students who can pull it off.

“It has been inspiring to watch my students really feed on this script and push themselves to expand on these characters and fully flesh them out. The sheer amount of line work that is required of Creon and Antigone is incredible,” Jantzi says. “We’ve taken some risks with this show, conceptually, but every choice has been carefully considered so that the concept doesn’t lack reason.”

Students involved in this production include Anja Martinez of Topeka, Kan., Caroline Miller of Arlington, Kan., Desirae Rodriguez of Wichita, Kan., Chloe Robinson of Moore, Okla., Christian Ryan of Topeka, Kan., Josh Fleming of Raymore, Mo., Jamie Krehbiel of Hesston, Kan., Evelyn Gaertner of Newton, Kan., Kyrsten Pauley of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Ava Huynh of Lam Dong, Vietnam, Sam Setiawan of Goshen, Ind., Hope Dewey of Wichita, Kan., Tana Hayworth of Lincoln, Kan., Zoe Duran of Newton, Kan., as well as HC staff member Jose Gloria of Newton.

This show has also been entered for adjudication in the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival. An adjudicator will be on campus for the Thursday evening performance, meet with the cast, crew and production team and offer their response to the show. The adjudicator will select one or two student actors to perform with their acting partner and represent Hesston College in January at the Regional Festival in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ticket prices are $5 for students and $10 for adults and seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance through Hesston College Bookstore by phone at 620-327-8105. For more information about “Antigone” by Jean Anouilh, visit our theatre page.

High school students are invited to a matinee performance during the annual Hesston College TheatreFest on Wednesday, September 25. This day-long event is structured to equip actors and tech crew members with skills necessary in the theatre industry, advance their abilities and have fun. Students will have an opportunity to audition and interview for a theatre scholarship after the performance.

Hesston College Athletics to Induct Second Hall of Fame Class

Hesston College Athletic Director Bryan Kehr has announced the Lark Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The inductees include coaches and administrators Art Mullet and Joel Kauffman and athletes Liz Sowers, Mika Matsuda, Julie (Steiner) Kozel and Jim Sieber. This year’s inductee class includes two teams of distinction: the 1974-75 volleyball and 1996-97 women’s basketball teams. The induction ceremony will take place during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, September 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary. As a part of the ceremony, the athletic department will unveil their new Hall of Fame digital touchscreen display that will be housed in the Yost Center lobby.

Art Mullet

Art Mullet played a crucial part of the expansion of athletics at Hesston during his 30-year tenure as athletic director and baseball head coach. During his career, he oversaw the addition of Yost Center, the main hub of Hesston athletics, and the Campus Activities Center (CAC) as well as the completion of the baseball and soccer fields and the on-campus tennis courts. He also helped grow the number of athletic programs offered at Hesston from five in 1980 to 11 when he retired in 2011. Mullet was highly regarded by everyone he worked with, especially his players. By many of his players he was seen not just as a coach, but as a mentor and friend. Art was well known for his meticulous care and maintenance for Oswald Field, the home of Lark baseball. Mullet spent countless hours working on the field, making sure it was ready to go. It not only created an environment his athletes were excited to play in, but it gave them opportunities to strengthen bonds with their teammates.

Joel Kauffman ’80

The winningest coach in Hesston College athletic history, Joel Kauffman paced the sideline as the women’s basketball head coach from 1987 to 2008, accumulating 283 victories. Following high school teaching and coaching appointments in Nevada and California from 1982 to 1987, Kauffman returned to his alma mater. During his tenure, he led the Larks to five regional championships and coached six NJCAA All-Americans and more than a dozen academic All-Americans. Kauffman was named the NJCAA District B Coach of the Year following the 1996-97 season in which Hesston advanced to the NJCAA DII national tournament in Hagerstown, Md. He coached the Larks to four 19-win seasons, the current season wins record. After relinquishing his coaching post, Kauffman remained at Hesston assuming the position of vice president of admissions and financial aid for three years until he took over as athletic director from 2011 to 2015.

Liz Sowers ’06

Liz Sowers’ legacy as a Lark will be long remembered as one of the most dominant women’s basketball players Hesston College has ever seen. The Hesston native holds all three major scoring records at the college: career points (1,100), points in a season (606) and points in a game (45). She owns two of the top-10 spots for points in a season with her freshman season ranking seventh (494). Sowers’ name can also be found in numerous other places among the record books as she ranks second in season points per game (PPG)(18.9), fifth in career PPG (17.7), seventh in career three-point percentage (34.3%) and career rebounds (420) and is tied for eighth in season three-point percentage (35.6%). Her outstanding sophomore season earned her NJCAA All-American Honors. After her time at Hesston, Sowers transferred to NCAA Div I Oakland University (Rochester, Mich.) to continue her education and playing career, helping the Golden Grizzlies to two league championships. Sowers transitioned to tackle and flag football and is now one of the top coaches in flag football, coaching Ottawa (Kan.) University to four-straight NAIA national championships.

Mika Matsuda ’17

Mika Matsuda was one of the most accomplished women’s soccer players in Hesston College history. The dynamic midfielder from Kyoto, Japan, can be found atop many of the scoring categories in the record book. Matsuda has the most career points in Hesston College women’s soccer history with 118 (34 goals and 50 assists). Her 50 career assists also top the records, with the next highest total being 17, and her 34 career goals rank second on the all-time list. Mika also owns several season records cracking the top-five in each category in both of her seasons. Matsuda owns the top two marks in season assists and points while ranking second and fifth for goals in a season. The 2017 graduate earned all-conference and all-region honors in both of her seasons and played a huge part in two of the Larks most successful seasons in their short history as Hesston finished 16-5 in 2015 and 13-6-1 in 2016.

Julie (Steiner) ’01 Kozel

Julie Kozel was a mainstay behind the plate and at shortstop for the Lark softball team from 2000 to 2001. With a career batting average of .466, second highest in Lark softball history, the former NJCAA All-American led the 2001 team to a program-best season batting average of .372. Julie’s name is found in several other spots in the record books. She batted in 45 runs during the 2000 season, ranking third all time. She drove in 68 runs in her career, which is the seventh most in Lark history. She also clubbed 17 doubles in her career, ninth most in HC history. Her coaches and teammates remember her as a clear cut leader from day one. Kozel led by example setting high standards for how the game should be practiced and played.

Jim Sieber ’68

Jim Sieber was a star for the HC men’s soccer team during their most dominant era. Nearly 60 years later, Sieber still holds the record for career goals (65) and goals in a season (41). He also owns the record for most career points with 159 (65 goals and 29 assists). In 1967, Sieber was named to the NJCAA National Soccer Finals All-Tournament team while also achieving second-team All-American status and earning All-Conference honors. After his time at Hesston, Jim transferred to Eastern Mennonite College (Harrisonburg, Va.) where he had a profound impact on their soccer program. Sieber also spent several years playing semi-pro soccer in Chicago. After finishing his playing career, Sieber spent many years coaching youth soccer teams in Indianapolis.

1996-97 Women’s Basketball team

One of the greatest teams in Hesston College women’s basketball history, the 1996-97 squad stands alone as the only team to qualify for the national tournament. Finishing 18-13 in the regular season, the Larks erased a 17-point deficit in the district championship over Redlands Community College before pulling off an upset over Haskell Indian Nations University in the region championship, punching their ticket to nationals in Hagerstown, Md. The Larks were led by head coach and fellow inductee Joel Kauffman. Lisa (Schmidt) ’97 Graber and Janelle (Yutzie) ’97 Blubaugh were named to the all-region team that year. Graber, a member of the inaugural class of the HC Athletic Hall of Fame and the team’s leading scorer, was also named a second-team All-American. Members of the team included: Jenni Schrock ’98, Tara (Froese) ’98 de Maglinon, Janel (Jantz) ’97 Stucky, Tasha (Propps) ’97 Warner, Carla (Hathaway) ’97 Hochstetler, Angie (Smeltzer) ’97 Matthews, Shanna (Roth) ’97 Heinz, Beck (Nitzsche) ’97 Green, Koreen Troyer ’98, Rachel Briskey ’98 and assistant coach Phil Mason.

1974-75 Volleyball team

With a historic 30-0 regular season, the 1974-75 volleyball team still holds the record for wins in a season at Hesston College. The Larks dominated their opposition on their way to an appearance at the first ever NJCAA national tournament in Catonsville, Md. On the brink of missing the national semifinals after posting a 3-5 record in the first day of pool play, the Larks mounted a strong comeback on day two going 6-2 to finish with a 9-7 record which was good enough for fourth-place and a spot in the semifinals. The Larks fell to eventual national champion Alvin (Texas) Junior College in the semifinals then swept Meramec 15-6 and 15-7 to claim a third-place finish at the national tournament. The team was led by head coach Liz Hunsberger, a member of last year’s inaugural HOF class. Beth (Yoder) ’76 Hostetler, another inductee of the inaugural class, was named to the all-tournament team at nationals. Along with Hostetler, members of the team included: Debbie (Carlisle) ’76 Orpin, Karen Ebersole ’76, Cynthia (Habegger) ’75 Loganbill, Mary Beth Headrick ’76, Glenda (Hochstetler) ’76 Graber, Carol (Jantz) ’76 Danahy, Sharon (Kennel) ’75 Lubbers, Chrissie (Orendorff) ’75 Fournier, Renae (Roupp) ’76 Alison, assistant coach Cheryl Lamb and team manager Jenny Yoder ’75.

College to Highlight Creativity at Homecoming Weekend 2024

From indoor and outdoor art exhibits and a theatre production, to playtime for kids and play calling during Lark sporting events, Homecoming Weekend 2024 is sure to see imaginations on display September 26 to 29. Several new activities have been added to this year’s lineup including the aforementioned art exhibits and theatre production, as well as a golf simulator long drive tournament. Events and entertainment are open to alumni, friends, fans and the entire community.

“In a world of staying in contact via social media, it’s fun to see friends connecting in person!” shares Lisa Longacher, acting vice president of advancement. “It is also an opportunity for the Hesston College community to come together to celebrate – for our students to meet people who came before them, as well as for alumni and friends to see that while there are changes and improvements to campus, the current HC students still get the Hesston experience.”

Kicking off the festivities Thursday, September 26, are two fine arts options. The Roots and Branches art auction and exhibit is open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free. It is also opening night for theatre’s fall production, “Antigone,” which begins at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater in Keim Center.

On Friday, September 27, Professor of Art Joshua Cross will highlight the Roots and Branches art exhibit and the unique pieces created by artists using wood from the Hesston College campus during formation at 11 a.m. The Golden Gables Luncheon for alumni celebrating 50-year or greater reunions will include a presentation on the History of Theatre at Hesston College. Registration for the Golden Gables Luncheon is required.

Friday afternoon presentations will take place in Kropf Center and include an information session at 2 p.m. where Director of Engineering Education Joel Krehbiel will share about the college’s mechatronics engineering program, followed at 3 p.m. by a campus update with Interim President Dr. Ross Peterson-Veatch. At 4 p.m., Bible faculty members Michele Hershberger and Nick Ladd will present “Biblical Literature in a Modern World,” highlighting the impact Hesston College’s staple course has on students in today’s world.

An international dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Bontrager Student Center will start the evening’s activities with a menu featuring campus favorite tikka masala, as well as options for the whole family. Payment will be accepted at the door. Other evening activities will be a Larks volleyball game at 6 p.m. in Yost Center followed by a meet and greet with the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.

Activities on Saturday, September 28, include class reunions, a disc golf tournament, Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, outdoor art exhibit, T-shirt painting, receptions at newly renovated buildings and more. In the evening, HC will host the first community day of the academic year with the annual Homecoming Family Festival. Highlights of this event include food trucks, kids’ activities and Lark flag football.

The weekend will culminate on Sunday, September 29, with a 10:30 a.m. service at Hesston Mennonite Church. A complete list of activities and details can be found on our homecoming page.

Nursing Scholarship Established for Hesston College Students

Hesston College announces the establishment of the Gloria Yue-Fong Chan Scholarship, an endowed scholarship estimated at $1.6 million, making it the largest scholarship donation to Hesston College.

Geared toward students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Hesston’s nursing program, this scholarship gives preference to students from Asian countries. Dr. Geraldine Y. Chan established the scholarship in honor of her sister, Dr. Gloria Yue-Fong Chan, who graduated from Hesston College in 1963.

“We are honored that Geraldine established this scholarship honoring her sister, Gloria, whose dedication to Christian education will continue to make an impact for generations thanks to Geraldine’s generous estate gift,” says acting Vice President of Advancement Lisa Longacher. “Geraldine spoke of her sister’s generous and gracious nature, and together, the Chan sisters have created a lasting legacy that embodies this spirit. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and generosity.”

After growing up in Hong Kong, Yue-Fong Chan made the long journey to America in 1961 to pursue a career in the medical field. After being declined admission to another college because of her young age, she was grateful for the education opportunity granted her through acceptance to Hesston College. She then received a bachelor’s degree in medical terminology and went on to Temple University where she completed her Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology. An accomplished educator and research scientist, she published 128 peer-reviewed articles and five patents. In addition to a distinguished career, Yue-Fong Chan was a dedicated wife and mother who loved the Lord and served her community with a generous and gracious spirit.

College Announces Spring Term Academic Honors

Hesston College Registrar Heidi Hochstetler announced the names of full-time students whose spring 2024 semester grades earned them a place on the Dean’s List (3.90 to 4.00 GPA) and Honor Roll (3.50 to 3.89 GPA).

Dean’s List – first-year students

Michele Cimino, Pineto, Italy
Ana Espinoza, Ocotepeque, Honduras
Jacob Fransson, Djursholm, Sweden
Futakuchi Sakuya, Shibuya, Japan
Mariah Hall, Lawton, Okla.
Elsa Rayneau, Malang, Indonesia
Mrikejda Zogu, Lezhe, Albania

Dean’s List – sophomores

Savannah Jackson, Marlow, Okla.
Emma Killingsworth, Liberty Hill, Texas
Kira Kumada, Hadano, Japan
Daniel Miller, Arlington, Kan.
Devin Miller, Hesston, Kan.
Evangelina Perry, Rocky Ford, Colo.
Rylee Weishaupt, Goshen, Ind.
Eyael Woldeyes, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Dean’s List – juniors

Holly Cummins, Potwin, Kan.
Tana Hayworth, Lincoln, Kan.

Dean’s List – seniors and unclassified

Amy Birkey, Wichita, Kan.
Alisha Dorsing, Hesston, Kan.
Aydan Everett, Clovis, N.M.
Emily Kelley, Wylie, Texas
Melvin Lasseter, III, Valley Center, Kan.
Matthew Manickam, Hesston, Kan.
James Peters, Hesston, Kan.
Jessica Raharjo, Semarang, Indonesia
Raquel Reece, Wichita, Kan.
Katherine Robeck, Sweet Home, Ore.
Madison Rosales, Lakeside, Calif.
Jeremy Schmidt, Wichita, Kan.
Jayda Spiller, Wichita, Kan.
Aidan Swartzendruber, Henderson, Neb.
Madison Thompson, Newton, Kan.
Isaac Troyer, Millersburg, Ohio

Honor Roll – first-year students

Brooke Barr, Surry, B.C., Canada
Alexandria Hicks, Bryan, Texas
Ibuki Honda, Nagoya-shi, Japan
Braxton Linden, Sterling, Kan.
Lucas Peel, Caldwell, Texas
Colin Pitzer, Omaha, Neb.

Honor Roll – sophomores

Kaleb Cain, Dallas Center, Iowa
Anna Friesen, Halstead, Kan.
Hadassa Friesen, Neuland, Paraguay
Nicolee Friesen, Halstead, Kan.
Sydney Jackson, Marlow, Okla.
Jaden Johannesen, Owasso, Okla.
Haley Kangas, Harper, Kan.
Luke McGinnis, Andover, Kan.
Junto Murata, Kitanagoya-shi, Japan
Bethany Peters, Cottonwood Falls, Kan.
Dylan Rich, Viola, Kan.
Larry Ruffin, Choctaw, Okla.
Catryna Winzer, Augusta, Kan.

Honor Roll – juniors

Carson Elonich, Goshen, Ind.

Honor Roll – seniors

Maria Gerber, Garland, Texas
Yoshimune Goto, Tokyo, Japan
Hebron Mamo, Lenexa, Kan.
Kirah Steps, Wichita, Kan.

Nursing Students Show Support for Local Youth

Hesston College Nursing Club delivers the raffle proceeds to USD 460. Pictured from left to right: Blythe Adkins, Teddi Weninger, Lauren Linscott, Trinity Fox, Superintendent Kevin Logan, Madison Thompson, Michelle Werner, Austina Bouahome, Angelina Garcia-Blex and Lacy Davis.

The Hesston College Nursing Club demonstrated the greater Hesston community’s generosity through a fundraising effort benefiting Hesston public schools. A yearly fundraiser to support local organizations, this year’s funds are directed toward settling unpaid student lunch balances, enrollment fees and other miscellaneous fees.

Madison Thompson, 2024 nursing graduate and president of the HC Nursing Club, is very excited to give back to the Hesston community.

“We take a poll at club meetings to get ideas and then vote to decide where or who to donate the proceeds to,” says Thompson. “We wanted to give back to the direct Hesston community, and when this idea was thrown out there, we all loved it.”

The club collected donations from local businesses and assembled three baskets to be offered by raffle. Through raffle ticket sales, the club was able to meet their $1,000 goal which will resolve the majority of overdue accounts for USD 460.

“Delivering the funds to the school was easily my favorite part of the fundraiser,” says Thompson. “It feels so good to be able to give back to others.”

The raffle was made possible by items donated from A Cut Above, “Steele At It,” El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant, Hesston Pharmacy, Lincoln Perk, Studio 400 and Mr. Appliance.

Students Showcase Creative Writing Skills

A new tradition began this year at Hesston College with the launch of the Acuity Creative Writing Contest. The contest encourages creative writing submissions from students as poetry or prose. The winning submissions were compiled into a magazine along with illustrations created by Joshua Cross, Hesston College art professor.

“A writing contest and publication adds to the prestige of the institution,” says English Professor Miriam Barton. “Our community needs to foster and develop every opportunity to increase the depth and exposure of culture and diversity of thought that are displayed in opportunities like this.”

The contest was divided into four categories: poetry, narrative, short fiction and miscellaneous. Elsa Rayneau (Malang, Indonesia) took home first place in the poetry division with “Burnt Toast” while Bre Hatch (Las Vegas, Nev.) earned an honorable mention in the category with her poem, “Struggles of Pain.” Joy Widjaja (Bintaro, Indonesia) won first place in the short fiction category with “Nicotine & Ethanol” with Garrison Cobb (Archibald, Ohio) earning honorable mention with “A Blacksmith’s Work.” Lucas Peel (Caldwell, Texas) won the miscellaneous category with “Defining a Valuable Teammate” and Drew Gumbs’ (Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines) work, “Results Day,” won the narrative division.

“I am very pleased with the outcome of the writing contest this year,” says Barton. “There were enough contestants to have a competitive selection and the submissions were meaningful and displayed significant talent. I am very hopeful that this contest will continue to grow in the coming years”

College Holds 114th Annual Commencement Ceremonies

Heaven Trapp of Lufkin, Texas, receives her diploma from Interim President Ross Peterson-Veatch.

Hesston College students and their families celebrated with faculty and staff during the 114th annual Commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 11, in the sanctuary of Hesston Mennonite Church.

This year’s commencement featured an address titled “Walking with the Spirit in Service to Others” delivered by Dr. Rebecca Hernandez, director of organizational development and racial equity with the Mennonite Central Committee. Hernandez encouraged the graduates to act as agents of liberation in their daily lives and in their future careers. She concluded her address with a lesson she learned from a college chapel service.

“It is important to not just pray for faith for the big miracles to happen, but to also pray for endurance because there are many ordinary days,” recalled Hernandez. “It is in these ordinary days that, moment by moment, change happens.”

Dr. Ross Peterson-Veatch, interim president, conferred 36 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, 10 Bachelor of Arts in business management degrees, one Bachelor of Science in aviation – professional pilot degree and 61 associate degrees. The graduating class of 2024 includes members from 12 different countries, U.S. territories and sovereign nations.

One of those graduates is Shelby Bontrager, a senior in the business management program and a native of McPherson, Kan.

“My education from Hesston College will help me in my career path by making me knowledgeable and experienced in handling people, whether that be as coworkers, employees, superiors or stakeholders,” says Bontrager.

After graduation, Bontrager hopes to earn a full-time position working for CHS Inc. in McPherson in the process safety management department, where she began on a part-time basis last summer.

Another graduate with big plans ahead of them is James Peters, a senior in the nursing program. A native of Hesston, Kan., Peters has also served as a firefighter and an EMT in Hesston since 2019.

“A successful career requires more than a degree alone,” says Peters. “Networking and building relationships are critical to success. Hesston College has been a great place to build those relationships and make connections in the community.”

Peters plans to enter the workforce as a nurse while he pursues his dream career of becoming a flight nurse, a specially trained nurse assigned to various aircraft that provide patient care during the flight.

“Flight nursing is a very competitive field, but I feel that my experience at Hesston College has given me a great foundation that has made me a well-rounded nurse,” says Peters.

The prayer of invocation was delivered by Mark ’98 and Denise ’97 Diller, Hesston, Kan., parents of graduate Kyle Diller. The prayer of dedication was delivered by Hugo Friesen and Siegried Pauls de Friesen of Neuland, Paraguay, parents of graduate Hadassa Friesen. Two students, Larry Ruffin, Choctaw, Okla., and Fortesa Hysenaj, Istog, Kosovo, were nominated by faculty and staff and voted by their classmates as the graduate speakers to reflect on the Hesston Experience.

“Hesston is a place that attempts to give everyone a voice,” said Ruffin. “It is a place where people of all different faith and cultural backgrounds can come together and share their beliefs and traditions. I am glad that I chose Hesston because it allowed me to strengthen my faith by broadening my horizons and building on the ideas that I grew up with.”

The 36 nursing program graduates were honored at a Nursing Pinning ceremony in the sanctuary of Hesston Mennonite Church on the morning of May 11. Graduates received their nursing pins as well as the traditional blessing of hands from Hesston College nursing faculty.

Other commencement weekend events included several music recitals and a theatre showcase. On the evening of May 10, the International Chorale presented a sendoff concert in the sanctuary. The concert kicks off a European choir tour schedule that includes concerts in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Tabor, Hesston to Sign Strategic Academic Partnership

Tabor College and Hesston College will officially sign an agreement to solidify a strategic partnership in offering classes to students at their respective institutions.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed by Tabor President David Janzen, Ph.D., and Hesston Interim President Ross Peterson-Veach, Ph.D., on Friday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m. in Bonnie Sowers Nursing Center on Hesston College’s campus (301 S. Main, Hesston). They will each make statements and be available for questions after the signing.