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An image of ceramic art called Molestar S24 by Peter Voulkos.

January 14, 2025 10:28 am·

Powerhouse exhibition ‘California Clay’ on view at Hastings College

“California Clay,” a powerhouse exhibition of contemporary ceramic masters, including pieces by Peter Voulkos, Jun Kaneko, Viola Frey, Akio Takamori and Robert Arneson, is on display at the west gallery of the…

Congratulations for Dean's List. Star sparkle graphic.

January 6, 2025 10:43 am·

Hastings College announces fall 2024 Dean’s List

Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its fall 2024 semester. For the semester, 352 students from 22 states and 11 countries were named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible…

December 17, 2024 11:06 am·

Aspiring high school Christian leaders encouraged to apply to Open Call

Hastings College is now accepting applications for Open Call, a residential experience for current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors exploring a call to Christian ministry. The week-long program will be held…

December 16, 2024 1:19 pm·

Teacher Education Department is hosting an accreditation visit; seeks comments

The Teacher Education Department at Hastings College is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on April 7 and 8, 2025. Interested parties are invited…

Poster that says The Christmas Star and Other Stories plus show dates and times.

December 9, 2024 2:27 pm·

Theatre honorary to perform ‘The Christmas Star & Other Stories’

Each year, three children visit their grandpa’s house for Christmas, where he shares a new and special story that teaches them valuable life lessons in “The Christmas Star & Other Stories,” the…

December 5, 2024 2:00 pm·

Hastings College to launch Doerr Center for Civic Engagement

For Karen and Roger Doerr, a line in Hastings College’s mission sparked deeper thinking. What does it mean to send forth students “who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and…

A graphic that says The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, which is December 8 at 3pm.

December 3, 2024 3:28 pm·

‘A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols’ set for Sunday

The Hastings College Department of Music and Theatre invites the community to “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 at First Presbyterian Church (621 N.…

Dr. John Bohmfalk in a lab with a microscope.

November 25, 2024 12:13 pm·

Bohmfalk launches endowed fund to support biology

For more than a quarter century as a professor at Hastings College, Dr. John Bohmfalk inspired countless future scientists by helping them develop an understanding of biology and chemistry. His patience, kindness…

Picture of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center.

November 14, 2024 3:40 pm·

Student Art Show features work by 18 students

The Hastings College Student Art Show is open November 15 through December 13 in the galleries at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (700 E. 12th Street). A reception for the show, during…

Photo graphic of presenters for the 2025 Compelling Preaching Conference.

November 14, 2024 10:59 am·

2025 Compelling Preaching Conference offers innovative approaches to engage young people

The 2025 Compelling Preaching Conference, set for June 16-21 at Hastings College, invites pastors and aspiring pastors to explore innovative ways to connect with younger generations through preaching. “During the conference, presenters…