A select group of about 20 to 30 voices chosen by audition, Bel Canto is Hesston’s premier choir. Learn more on the Music Department page.
Students in Bib Lit class
Biblical Literature (or Bib Lit)
A course taken by all Hesston College students, Bib Lit helps students learn the Bible or salvation history story, how to do inductive Bible study and how various Christian groups approach and interpret the Bible. The course culminates in a project called “Heilsgeschichte” (Salvation History) in which students write or tell the Bible story from the beginning and connect the story to their own faith story.
CAB or Campus Activities Board
Campus Activities Board is a group of students and the campus activities director who plan campus activities each week. Popular CAB activities include movie nights at the Chisholm Trail 8 (a local theater), game nights and coffee and canvases.
CAC or Campus Activities Center
The Campus Activities Center is a gymnasium and home to Hesston’s intramural athletics.
Campus Worship
A weekly worship service (every Sunday evening) planned by students under the direction of the campus pastor.
Druber’s
A Newton donut shop and favorite late night haunt of area college students.
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains
The college-owned arboretum about a block south of campus “cultivates transformative relationships between people and the land.” It’s a wonderful resource for people interested in Kansas’ beautiful and hearty plants. Students enjoy its beautiful grounds and half-mile paved path which is great for walking, jogging or Rollerblading. Learn more at the Dyck Arboretum website.
European Chorale/International Chorale
The college music department plans a three- or four-week tour to Europe every other year. The touring choir begins rehearsing early in spring term and departs in early May. For more information, visit the Music Department page.
Lark Leaders
The college hires a group of three returning students to lead each nest. This group consists of a community assistant (CA), ministry assistant (MA) and wellness assistant (WA). Lark leaders help students move in and get acquainted with other students. CAs plan nest activities during the year, provide a communication link between students and the Student Life staff and help administrators with enforcing campus policies. MAs promote spiritual exploration and growth in students under the direction of the campus pastor. WAs promote holistic health, wellness and personal growth under the direction of the campus counselor.
Larks Nest
It’s the college snack shop offering a variety of treats and beverages, open Monday through Thursday during late evenings.
Nest
Hesston’s dorms are divided into “nests” — groups of several rooms — which are led by lark leaders. Lark leaders in each nest consist of a community assistant (CA), ministry assistant (MA) and wellness assistant (WA).
Students compete in Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cheer at Mod Olympics
Nest Olympics
The best way to start a new year in a new place with new people is to let down your guard a bit and that’s easier to do when everyone around you is letting down their guard, too. Nest Olympics is Hesston’s signature mixer to bring the campus community together, help everyone feel at home and begin the process of building friendships with each other. We do this through a series of crazy relays, games and team-building activities. It’s fun and it’s a great way to start feeling at home on your first weekend in your new home.
Prospective Student Visit Days
The admissions office arranges meetings with instructors and lines up student hosts so that you can get a taste of life at Hesston College—staying in the dorms, eating in the cafeteria, attending classes and hanging out with current students. Visit the admissions page to schedule a visit.
Schowalter Villa
A retirement community adjacent to campus.
Shakers and Movers
A crew of Hesston students who help new students move into the dorms on opening weekend. Their job is to greet the new student and their parents to campus (“Shake” as in shaking hands) and carry (make that “Move”) their boxes and suitcases and whatever else into the new student’s dorm room. It’s nice to come to campus and find someone here to help you almost as quickly as you open your car door.
Student Ambassadors
Student ambassadors work for the Admissions Office hosting prospective students and leading campus tours. One of them will host you when you visit campus as a prospective student. Schedule your visit today!
