September finishing touches

by John E. Sharp From A School on the Prairie: A Centennial History of Hesston College 1909-2009 John and Henrietta Cooprider and their daughters became the first residents of Green Gables on Saturday, September 11, 1909. John was the building and grounds manager and Henrietta was matron and cook. The second of their four daughters, […]

Heritage auction will commemorate past and contribute to future

Quilts, belt buckles, and a silver tea set are just a few of the items that will be up for sale at the Heritage Auction during Hesston College’s Centennial Homecoming Weekend. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Yost Center on Saturday, September 26, the auction will feature items donated by alumni and friends of Hesston College. […]

Take the Centennial home

Remember Emil’s famous cinnamon rolls? Does Bel Canto’s music lift your spirit? Are you intrigued with the “inside stories” of Hesston College faculty and staff? All this and much more will be a part of Hesston College’s Centennial Celebration—both that weekend, and in a “take-home” version as well. While weekend celebrants will be able to […]

Europe tour 2010

to Italy, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland May 29 to June 14 * Part of the Hesston College “Living The Vision” Centennial Celebration 2009-10 * Enjoy the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Western Europe * Explore Mennonite and Anabaptist history and enjoy a home stay with Mennonite families * Listen to performances and interact with […]

Learning the Bible in life-giving ways: History, hooks and Heilsgeschichte

For more than 20 years, Hesston College’s famous “Bib. Lit.” course has been grounding students in a knowledge of the Bible story. This unique course is the only class required of every student at Hesston; it is Hesston’s trademark. In walking through the whole Bible story, it seeks to answer the question, “How has God […]

Hesston town and gown

by John Waltner, Mayor of Hesston Along with the entire Hesston College family, the city of Hesston eagerly anticipates the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hesston College. We look forward to welcoming many friends and graduates who will return to Hesston to participate in this significant event. As plans for the […]

The editor’s desk—Farewell, Phil

by Larry Bartel Hesston College Director of Communications Phil Richard passed away Sunday, June 7, after a three-year battle with cancer. From his first weeks at Hesston College he was a mentor to me, coaching me to do what I knew was right, helping me find words to communicate hard, sometimes painful information if it […]