The Hesston College campus community was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Elam J. Peachey from a heart attack Thursday morning, Jan. 6. Elam worked at Hesston College in various roles in Development since September 1990, including Development Officer, Director of Development and Executive Vice President for Advancement. At the time of his […]
by Rachel Schlegel Kirsti Graffenberger almost didn’t come to Hesston College. It’s not that she didn’t like the campus and people when she visited. It’s just that Oregon is a really long way from Kansas. Now, having finished her third semester at Hesston College with only one more to go before graduating in May and […]
The nursing program at Hesston College was formally granted re-approval by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) at a Dec. 13 and 14 meeting in Topeka. The Board’s recommendation came from a two day visit to the Hesston campus in late September. After visiting with nursing faculty and assessing the program’s facilities, curriculum and […]
Photo courtesy MEDA Several members of the Hesston College community, including five sophomore business students and two instructors traveled to Calgary, Alberta, Canada Nov. 4 to 7 for the 2010 Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) convention. “MEDA was such a good experience,” said student Sarah Lederman. “We were able to talk with Mennonite business professionals […]
photo by Larry Bartel Kevin Wilder, Hesston College psychology and youth ministry instructor, and Saralyn Mast, a freshman from Ephrata, Pa., show off Wilder’s new hairstyle “The Mr. T.” Wilder, who is also Mast’s academic advisor, donated his hairstyle as a fundraiser for a service trip to Haiti during Christmas break where she will spend […]
$10,000 grant will support Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts’ presentation of Chanticleer Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts announced today that Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts has been approved for a grant of $10,000 to support a performance and residency by male a capella chorus Chanticleer Feb. 8, 2011. Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts is one of […]
by Rachel Schlegel Students at Hesston College on Nov. 30 looked significantly younger than usual. That’s because 164 sixth graders from John Marshall Middle School in Wichita spent much of the day on campus getting a glimpse of college life, learning about opportunities for their future, and meeting and interacting with college students, faculty and […]
A team from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will visit Hesston College for a comprehensive reaccreditation evaluation March 21 to 23, 2011. Hesston College invites the public to provide written comments to the Commission which will be forwarded to the evaluation team for its review. Comments must […]
by Rachel Schlegel First-year students at Hesston College have been on a journey during their first semester of college. It’s more than being in a new place, meeting new people and being on their own for the first time. It’s the kind of journey that challenges students to think both locally and globally, and most […]
Eight Hesston College singers participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) regional vocal competition at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colo., Nov. 5 and 6. Students competed against peers in their own class level in a four state region that includes Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. More than 450 students competed […]
A 43-year tradition continues at Hesston College’s annual Thanksgiving Weekend: A Family Celebration Nov. 25 to 27. The Hesston College tradition of bringing prospective students as well as families of current students to campus during Thanksgiving Weekend began as a prospective student visit weekend in 1967. With only three weeks between Thanksgiving and the end […]
A recital featuring Hesston College private music instructors will be at 3 p.m Sunday, Nov. 21., in the Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary. The recital is free and open to the public. In addition to teaching, each of Hesston’s seven studio instructors are accomplished solo performers. “Events like this are important moments for modeling high artistic […]
by Rachel Schlegel Islamic Society of Wichita members will engage in an inter-faith conversation with Hesston College students, faculty, staff and community members at 4 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary. Hesston College and Hesston Mennonite Church are joining together to facilitate the conversation about Islam. The 206 students in the First […]
by Rachel Schlegel ] Dr. Robert Enns is used to adventure. He and his wife Ruth have spent a nearly 50 year career in various assignments in California and Japan. Moving to Kansas for Bob’s nine-month stint as sociology professor at Hesston College fit their pattern. Bob and Ruth arrived in Hesston from Fresno, Calif., […]
by Rachel Schlegel Pastors, students, church leaders and members and other interested people gathered for the 11th annual Anabaptist Vision and Discipleship Series (AVDS) at Hesston College October 29 to 31. The theme for 2010 was “3-D Jesus.” Speaker presentations, large- and small-group discussions, videos and drama were used to address the issue of Jesus’ […]
