Their office doors are open, whether it's to chat about history or current events, to review class schedules, or to encourage future aspirations. During our fall and spring Parents' Weekends, you'll have the opportunity to meet with your son or daughter's instructors to discuss your student's progress and be part of the learning experience. They're a perfect chance to meet other parents and students, either at a Charger football game, a Tower Players production, or a fraternity house brunch. Since 1972, our highly regarded Center for Constructive Alternatives has brought over 900 scholars and public leaders to campus to address particular themes of contemporary significance. Students have the opportunity to meet with the visitors in class, during meals and receptions, and on campus throughout the week.
Parents are welcome to participate, as well.
Hillsdale also sponsors the Ludwig von Mises Economic Lecture Series, to honor one of this century's most prominent defenders of human liberty, a dedicated opponent of government intervention in the economy. Parents who wish their children to experience real learning could do worse than entrust their education to this remarkable little school. In addition, there are many other special opportunities for personal growth and development at Hillsdale, including government and journalism internships in Washington, D.C., our exchange pro-gram with Oxford University, England, and study abroad programs in Spain, France, and Germany. The aim of the privately funded financial aid program at Hillsdale is to bring college costs within reach of any qualified and determined student, through scholarships, grants, loans, and work programs. Because of Hillsdale's firm commitment to independence, the college has undertaken the solitary task of providing all of its own financial aid and scholarship funding.