Office Hours

In this episode of "Office Hours," we stop by the office of Ivan Pongracic, Jr., the William E. Hibbs/Ludwig von Mises Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College. He tells us about his formative years under communist rule and his passion for surf rock. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the stated object of the founders: “to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of nation, color, or sex, a literary, scie

In this episode of “Office Hours,” we stop by the office of Kenneth R. Calvert, professor of history at Hillsdale College. He tells us about when early Christians celebrated Christmas and dispels the myth of the holiday’s Pagan origins. 00:00 Early Christians' Perspectives on Christmas 00:42 The Myth of Christmas as a Pagan Celebration 01:18 The Historical Debate on December 25th as Christ's Birth Date 02:00 The Gospel of Luke: Zechariah and the Announcement to Mary 03:27 Historical Origins of December 25th as Christmas 04:06 Early Christian Observance of Jesus' Conception and Birth 05:28 The Origins of December 25th: Pagan or Christian? 06:08 Solar Imagery in Christian Traditions ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: -------------------

In this episode of “Office Hours,” we visit Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College. He talks about Mark Twain’s “The Diaries of Adam and Eve,” in which the satirist looks at relations between the sexes through a series of imagined diary entries by Adam and Eve. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the stated object of the founders: “to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of n

In this episode of “Office Hours,” we stop by the office of John J. Miller, director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College. He tells us about how President Theodore Roosevelt saved football from being canceled by fellow Progressives who wished to see the young sport banned. Miller wrote about this story in his book, The Big Scrum: How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It purs

In this episode of “Office Hours,” we stop by the office of Charles C. Yost, assistant professor of medieval history at Hillsdale College. Just in time for Valentine's Day, he tells us the tale of the ill-fated romance between Peter Abelard, a talented medieval philosopher, and his pupil Heloise. Trust us, this one is the spiciest love stories you've probably never heard. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the

In the latest “Office Hours,” we visit Dwight Lindley, associate professor of English. Professor Lindley explores the profound themes of John Milton’s Paradise Lost and explains the book’s portrayal of the fall of man. He explains how knowledge of oneself—gained in part through reading great works such as this—is important for restoring our culture. This is the sixth in a series of virtual visits with Hillsdale faculty. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to t

In the latest “Office Hours,” we visit with John Grant, associate professor of politics. Grant discusses Machiavelli’s classic work of political philosophy, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚. He explains why he thinks Machiavelli’s reputation for being a teacher of evil is unfair, and makes the counterintuitive claim that we would be better off today if our leaders were more Machiavellian. This is the tenth in a series of virtual visits with Hillsdale faculty. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning

In this episode of "Office Hours," Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English, talks about his tasty hobby: smoking meats. Whalen explains how a way to feed himself as a hungry graduate student became a fascination, why would-be smokers shouldn’t be intimidated by brisket, and how he became the unlikely advisor to a Texas club—despite not being a Texan. This is the eleventh in a series of virtual visits with Hillsdale faculty. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is es

Bottoms up! In the latest episode of “Office Hours,” Christopher Hamilton, professor of chemistry, breaks down his hobby of brewing beer, explaining the ingredients that go into the favorite beverage and how it gets its scent, taste, and color. This is the 21st in a series of virtual visits with Hillsdale faculty. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the stated object of the founders: “to furnish all persons who

In the latest episode of “Office Hours,” Stephen Naumann, associate professor of German, explains his fascination with maps and how they obscure the gory details of humanity. This is the 22nd in a series of virtual visits with Hillsdale faculty. ------------------------------ Support Hillsdale College: Visit our website: Learn from our online courses: Read Imprimis: Undergraduate programs: Graduate School of Statesmanship: Graduate School of Government: Graduate School of Education: Listen to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network: ------------------------------ Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the stated object of the founders: “to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of nation, color, or sex, a literary, scientific,