On Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 4 p.m. in Hesston, Lindsay Lou returns to the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, launching the second half of the Prairie Window Concert Series (PWCS) 2022-23 season. The concert will take place in the Prairie Pavilion at the arboretum overlooking the lake. Tickets are by reservation at https://dyckarboretum.org/arboretum-event/lindsay-lou-2/ or […]
The Hesston College Music Department will present a Masterworks Concert titled I Believe on January 14, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church. This performance during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend will feature works by Black composers William Dawson, Robert Owens and Margaret Bonds. Performers will include the Masterworks Choir made up of […]
Tulsa-based John Fullbright will return to the Prairie Window Concert Series (PWCS) stage on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4 p.m. in Hesston at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains. The concert will take place in the Prairie Pavilion at the arboretum overlooking the lake. Tickets are by online reservation or by calling 620-327-8127. Cost of […]
Hesston College announces establishment of the following endowed scholarships: RD Snyder Life Sciences Scholarship, Janice R. Brubacher Nursing Scholarship, Sherwyn J. Smeltzer Business Management Scholarship, Doris and Harold Hjelmstad Scholarship and Ventura Family Scholarship. RD Snyder Life Sciences Scholarship Dr. Ronald Snyder ’54 began his educational journey at Hesston Academy in 1950. The foundations he […]
At the beginning of November, Hesston College students Jesse Kanagy, Ginny Miller and Jessica Raharjo traveled to New York City to participate in the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Student Seminar. The seminar focused on the topic, “Ukraine and Armed Conflict: seeking peace and justice.” Jesse Kanagy, a sophomore from Lancaster, Pa., reflected on his […]
Hesston College President Joseph Manickam has announced the hiring of Grant Myers to serve as Vice President of Enrollment Management, a new role at the college. Myers was previously Dean of Enrollment Management at Tabor College (Hillsboro, Kan.). The role of Vice President of Enrollment Management was created as part of the college’s strategic plan, […]
The Dec. 6 Calmus Christmas concert at Hesston Mennonite Church has been canceled with the hope of rescheduling Calmus or another ensemble for a different program in spring. Single-event ticket holders can request refunds by contacting Brandy Quinn, Bookstore manager, at brandy.quinn@hesston.edu, 620-327-8104. Sunflower Performing Arts will share news of a replacement or rescheduled concert […]
Hesston College Performing Arts presents It’s a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Play on December 3, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church. The cast and crew are faculty and students alike with performances accompanied by Bel Canto Singers and Global Voices. This beloved American holiday classic is performed as a live 1940s radio […]
A winter tradition continues as Dyck Arboretum invites the community to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season and the quiet of winter with Prairie Lights. Formerly the Luminary Walk, Prairie Lights will once again feature a quiet winter walk along sidewalks sparkling with lights. Hot chocolate, s’mores by the campfire, festive displays and musical […]
Goodnight Moonshine will return to the Prairie Window Concert Series (PWCS) stage on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 4 p.m. in Hesston, five years following their initial performance at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains. The concert will take place in the Prairie Pavilion at the arboretum overlooking the lake. Tickets are by reservation at http://dyckarboretum.org/arboretum-event/goodnight-moonshine-e/ […]
On October 24 Hesston College celebrated two new emeritus faculty members. With over 74 years between them, Vickie Andres, business professor, and Margaret Wiebe, library director, were honored for their years of dedication and commitment to the college and students. Vickie Andres served in the business department for 33 years as professor, mentor and business […]
Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) released the results of a study that estimates the impact of Hesston College on the statewide economy to be $26.5 million and 208 jobs. The study was conducted by Parker Philips, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in economic impact analysis. Nichole Parker, a principal partner at Parker Philips, said, […]
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 4 p.m. in Hesston, Humbird will perform for the first time at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains as the second installment of the Prairie Window Concert Series (PWCS) 2022-23 season. The concert will take place in the Prairie Pavilion at the arboretum overlooking the lake. Tickets are by online […]
Sunflower Performing Arts will continue their 2022-23 season with a performance by ensemble 4.1 on October 25 at 7 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church. Ensemble 4.1 is made up of four wind soloists and one pianist originating from German orchestras. Together, they form a “piano windtet,” the only chamber group of its type in the […]
Hesston College will host Engineering Day on Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Future engineers are invited to spend the day at Hesston College to learn more about engineering through onsite exploration, open discussion and a demonstration of the Hesston College student designed ping-pong shooter. Prospective students will also have the opportunity to […]
