The Hesston College Theater Department will present “An Evening of One Acts” April 30-May 2. The one-act plays will be performed on campus in the Studio Theater in Northlawn at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 2, and at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Puente Negro is directed by Hannah Titus, a sophomore […]
Hurricane-survivor, accomplished pianist, and songwriter Tony Duplessis performs a selection as part of a short concert during chapel Monday, April 20, at Hesston College. The chapel presentation followed a 90-minute concert the previous evening to raise scholarship funds for Hesston students enrolled in the Disaster Management program, a joint program with Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), […]
Reflecting on her camping experiences, Jennie Warkentine challenged her audience to change their eating, driving, and disposable habits. Warkentine, a sophomore from Wichita, Kan., won the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Speech Contest at Hesston College Wednesday, April 8. Her speech was titled “I Want to Pass It On.” Warkentine admitted that camp “is a […]
The Bel Canto Singers of Hesston College will present programs in Mennonite congregations and in Mennonite schools in the East and Midwest during a nearly two-week summer tour May 4-14. The concert titled Our God is Near features an eclectic repertoire spanning renaissance to modern works. Featured composers include William Byrd, Arvo Pärt, William Grant […]
Chicago area alumni and friends of Hesston College are invited to an evening at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with the Bel Canto Singers on Thursday, May 14. Participants will enjoy 5:30 p.m. dinner and visit with the choir, Bradley Kauffman, director, and Tonya Gaby, development officer, at Giordano’s, 135 E. Lake on Prudential Plaza. Alumni […]
Dr. Howard Keim, president of Hesston College, has announced that two faculty and staff members will deliver the 9 a.m. commencement address Sunday, May 3 to graduates in the class of 2009. The service will be held in Yost Center. Dr. Jim Yoder is chair of the chemistry department, while Jim Mason is director of […]
Hesston College President Howard Keim is scheduled to present a weekend of messages at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, Pa., Friday through Sunday, April 24-26. Hesston alumni and friends are invited to attend the events and connect with Hesston representatives. Sponsored by the church, President Keim will give biblical presentations on the topics of communication […]
Oregon alumni and friends of Hesston College are invited to a special event with faculty member and professional baritone Anthony Brown. Sponsored by Portland Mennonite Church, the concert containing music and stories of peace, hope, and justice will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 1312 SE 35th Avenue. Brown will be accompanied […]
Three men with the same name-John Murray-tackled the topic “Diverse Intergenerational Views” during the 26th annual Grandparent Days at Hesston College April 2 and 3. John (Nathan) Murray (right), 19, is a freshman at the college, studying music education, but also exploring the ministry. John (Charles) Murray (center), 47, is pastor of Hesston Mennonite Church, […]
A fund-raising concert and presentation for Hesston College’s Disaster Management program will feature a Gulf Coast musician whose family benefited from Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) work following the devastation by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in August 2005. Tony Duplessis, an accomplished pianist, song writer, and singer, will perform at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 19, at […]
Alumni between the ages of 30 – 50 are being sought to headline a musical production of “Quilters” which will be featured during the Centennial Homecoming 2009. The all-female cast will begin rehearsals in mid August. On campus auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14. Anyone who would like to audition, but […]
Trio Voronezh will present the final concert of the Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts (HBPA) season at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 5 at Hesston Mennonite Church. The trio will perform works by Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and Vivaldi, as well as folk and traditional songs and popular standards, all on traditional Russian instruments: domra, bajan, and double-bass balalaika. “Since […]
p> “A Jocular Journey,” music on the lighter side, will be the theme of a Music Department concert at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 31. The Bel Canto Singers, Hesston College Chorale, and Wind Ensemble will be featured in the concert at Hesston Mennonite Church. The concert, free and open to the public, is presented by […]
The Hesston College Athletic Department will hold its fourth annual “Lark Open” on Friday, May 1, with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. Held at the Hesston Golf Park, the four-person scramble begins at 12:30. The event serves as the primary fund-raiser for Larks athletics. Proceeds will go towards gym banners and athletic office renovations. As […]
Hesston College alumni and friends are invited to attend several college-related events in the Wayland and Kalona area Sunday, March 29. Hesston College President Howard Keim will bring the message during 10:30 a.m. morning worship at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland. Meanwhile, Hesston College history writer John Sharp will bring the message during the […]
