Hesston College celebrated the achievement of several financial goals with the close of the fiscal year in June. The college exceeded the $1.24 million Annual Fund goal for student scholarships by $10,000, completed fundraising for the Erb Hall dormitory renovations and ended the year with a positive operating balance. The 2011-12 year marks the fifth […]
Hesston College will showcase the musical and theatrical talents of alumni and students during A Hesston College Homecoming: A View From Everywhere Sept. 28 to 30. Weekend events will focus on performing arts featuring concerts, performances, presentations, panel discussions, a jam session and live radio show by alumni, students and former and current faculty. “We’ve […]
The Hesston College Marketing and Communications teams efforts over the past year were awarded with two national awards from the Awards for Publication Excellence. The awards are sponsored by Communications Concepts, Inc., and the editors of “Writer’s Web Watch” and “Writing That Works Archives.” The team was one of two Grand Award winners, the highest […]
The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains Board of Trustees took action on June 5 to name Scott Vogt of Hesston as the new executive director of the Arboretum after a nation-wide search. Vogt has served as interim director of the Arboretum since November 2011, and his qualifications placed him above more than 20 applicants from […]
Hesston College Vice President of Advancement Yvonne Sieber announces the appointments of Scott Sundberg and Derek Yoder as development officers. Sundberg will work with alumni and friends on the east coast and internationally from his home in Lancaster, Pa. He began his role April 9. “Scott’s enthusiasm for Christ-centered education, community and his broad international […]
Hesston College students were recognized for their academic and extracurricular achievements during the 2011-12 year at Lark Fest May 5. Receiving the Ambassador of the Year awards from Admissions were freshmen Cody Cook, Clayton, Kan.; Marissa Schuett, Wichita, Kan., and Pierre Zook, McMinnville, Ore. Receiving the Resident Assistant of the Year awards from Student Life […]
Hesston College – Academic Honors – Spring Semester 2012(Full-time students completing 12 hours or more) Dean’s List 3.90-4.0FreshmenAsbel Assefa – Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCory Bowman – Millersburg, Ind.Lindsey Carter – Alden, Kan.Joel Dick – Wichita, Kan.Mallory Eicher – Berne, Ind.Taylor Ermoian – Hays, Kan.Bonita Garber – Bainbridge, Pa.Ryan Gehman – Millersville, Pa.Sarah Geiser – Apple Creek, […]
Hesston College’s 167 graduates of the class of 2012 were encouraged to get back to the basics of life and faith during a May 6 commencement ceremony. Joe Manickam, a 1987 Hesston College graduate and director for Asia programs with Mennonite Central Committee, presented the commencement address “Back to Basics,” based on the college’s 2011-12 […]
The Hesston College Alumni Association will host the 11th annual Explore Kansas! trip for Hesston College alumni and friends of the college Friday, June 1. The daytrip will explore the Pony Express route and pioneer trails in north central Kansas. “We have a wonderful day planned,” said Dallas Stutzman, director of Alumni and Church Relations. […]
Four Hesston College business students have been named recipients of the Bill Mason Business Scholarship for the 2012-13 academic year. The students receiving the scholarship award are Ashley Beatty of Washington, Iowa, Keisei Ohta of Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan, Matt A. Weaver of Hesston, Kan., and Matt R. Weaver of Goshen, Ind. The students will receive […]
The Hesston College Aviation Department announced that David Rudy of Manheim, Pa., is the latest student pilot to achieve his instrument rating on April 26.Rudy is a freshman in Hesston’s aviation program. He is the son of Jon and Carolyn Rudy of Manheim. With his latest accomplishment, David will begin work on the commercial pilot […]
During Hesston College chapel Monday, April 23, 48 students were commissioned for Christian ministry and service during the summer. The students will serve around the world in positions from camp counselor to supervisors at disaster sites. “These students are going to make a difference in someone’s life because they are willing to join with and […]
The Hesston College Student Life department announced 32 students as resident assistants for the 2012-13 academic year. Resident assistants are sophomore students who lead nine to 15 students in the dorms and serve as a communication link between students and the resident director. They direct dorm activities and assist the administration in the enforcement of […]
The Hesston College Music Department has announced membership for the 2012-13 Bel Canto Singers. Members are selected by competitive audition. Incoming first-year students named to the ensemble are Josh Booth of Goessel, Kan., Morgan Martin of New Holland, Pa., Rebecca Rhodes of Arthur, Ill., Jeffrey Smoker of Harrisonburg, Va., and Emily Taylor of Buhler, Kan. […]
“Here is the particular case of Mr. Al Yoder, who gave me great support when I was struggling in my classes because of my poor English.” Victor Carrasco’s words echoed dozens of his fellow Hesston College international students who studied English with Yoder and who sent prayers and words of encouragement during their former instructor’s […]
