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 […]
The Fine Arts Division of Hesston College has planned a Fine Arts Week beginning Tuesday, March 31 and ending Sunday, April 5. The theme this year is “A Grand Time With the Arts.” The events are free and open to the public, except for the HBPA Sunday concert. The events are: Tuesday, March 31, 7 […]
Hesston College chemistry students will benefit from a National Science Foundation grant awarded to college chemistry professor Jim Yoder. The grant comes in the form of a Faculty Fellowship in the research Site for Educators of Chemistry (RSEC) program at Wichita State University. During that 10-week fellowship beginning at the end of May, Yoder will […]
Les and Gwen Gustafson-Zook, Goshen, Ind., will serve as Church Leaders in Residence at Hesston College March 18-20. Storytellers and musicians for Mennonite Central Committee, they serve as regional associates for the MCC Great Lakes office in Goshen, Indiana. The couple will lead chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 and 11 a.m. Friday, March […]
Ted Swartz and Trent Wagler, with director Ingrid De Sanctis, have created a new play with music, What Would Lloyd Do? to be presented at Hesston Mennonite Church at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 22. The play contains great original music, lots of humor, and important themes of disappointment and disillusionment, faith, and hope, within the […]
More than 250 people attended an educational and inspiring concert by legendary Irish folk singer and peace activist Tommy Sands at Hesston College Tuesday evening, February 24. Sands was joined on stage by his two children, also accomplished musicians, 26–year old daughter Moya, who sang and played a number of instruments, and his 25-year old […]
A new play from Ted and Company TheaterWorks is coming to Hesston at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 22. Ted Swartz and Trent Wagler, with director Ingrid De Sanctis, have created this new play with music, What Would Lloyd Do? to be presented at Hesston Mennonite Church. Embracing themes of disappointment and disillusionment, it includes a […]
Andreía Dück (left) and Geverton Ost, international students from Brazil, perform the gaúcha dance during the 17th annual International Festival at Hesston College Thursday evening, February 12. The theme this year was “An International Valentine.” Gaúcho clothing, worn by men, and gaúcha clothing, worn by women, reflect historical and cultural influences in Brazil and Argentina […]
Hesston College alumni and friends are invited to an evening of music, comedy entertainment, and dessert starting at 7 p.m., Friday, March 13, at LVD’s Concert Hall at the Historic 1896 Old Bag Factory, 1100 Chicago Avenue in Goshen. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Performers include two Hesston College alumni-professional baritone and faculty member […]
