Hannibal-LaGrange University

NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines Talk
2024-01-31 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Hannibal-LaGrange University will welcome Riley Gaines as a guest speaker on January 31, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Roland Fine Arts Center.

The event is free and open to the public, however tickets do need to be secured through www.hlg.edu/free-society. The tickets are free except there is a handling fee through the ticket website. For group tickets, call 573.629.3260 or email FreeSociety@hlg.edu.

This event is part of the Free Society Speaker Series that HLGU hosts in partnership with the Moorman Foundation.

Riley Gaines is a leader defending women’s single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women’s safety, privacy, and equal opportunities.

Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer.

Riley has made waves for speaking out after tying UPenn’s Lia Thomas, a biological male swimmer on the women’s team, at the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships.

After Riley directly experienced competing against a man in women’s sports, being forced without warning or consent to undress before the fully intact male, and subjected to discrimination by the NCAA, she became one of the most powerful voices to speak out against the injustice, challenging the rules of the NCAA, USA Swimming, International Olympic Committee (IOC), and other governing bodies.

Riley now works for the leading women’s organization making real and lasting change, legally defining ‘woman,’ protecting Title IX, and defending women’s rights to single-sex spaces and equal opportunities. She has traveled the country speaking and has testified before the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and countless state legislatures.

“HLGU is grateful and excited for the opportunity to host Riley Gaines on campus as part of our Free Society Speaker Series. Her commitment and quest to save women’s sports from the growing threat of individuals and entities within our culture who are determined to deconstruct gender is admirable.” says Dr. Eric Turner, Christian Studies Division Chair at HLGU.

Gaines currently works for the Riley Gaines Foundation through the Leadership Institute which empowers and equips individuals to stand up for what is right. Gaines also speaks on laws concerning Title IX to keep biological women in women’s sports. She has given her testimony before the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and multiple state legislatures.

“We believe that her cause is shared and accentuated by HLGU’s core value of promoting a biblical worldview. For us, this event is an honor to host but also an important one for communicating and contributing our voice to this critical cause.” says Turner.

For more information about this event and the Free Society Speaker Series at HLGU, email FreeSociety@hlg.edu or call 573.629.3260.

Trojan Day
2024-02-19, 2024-03-22, 2024-04-12
Trojan Days
Trojan Day is designed to give you a sample of what HLGU has to offer. We’ve planned this day with you and your family in mind. We want you to have time to explore campus, meet current students, talk with faculty members, attend a class, and eat lunch in the cafeteria. This day is full of great experiences that will help you see yourself as a Trojan at Hannibal-LaGrange University!
Trojan Day Schedule:
8:30 – Check In (Roland Fine Arts Center)
9:00 – Opening Session
*Welcome
*Hear from our President
9:30 – Current Student Panel Q&A
10:00 – Campus Tour
11:00 – Academic Fair
*Meet faculty and learn more about the programs offered at HLGU
12:00 – Lunch on Campus
1:00 – Students – Attend a class
Parents – Attend a panel discussion with HLGU Administrators
2:00 – Closing Session with your Admissions Counselor
2:30 – Optional Activities
*Athletic Sessions and Tryouts (by appointment and arranged through coaches)
*Fine Arts Session – portfolio review, theater audition, or music audition (by appointment and arranged with Fine Arts Faculty)

Click here to register for Trojan Day!
Athletic Tryouts and Fine Arts Auditions
Athletic tryouts are scheduled during campus visit days. Other tryout dates can be made by appointment. Auditions for HLGU’s ministry teams, The New Edition, Praise Song, and Chamber Choir, along with music, art, and theatre major scholarships will be held at the conclusion of each campus visit day. Please call for appointment and audition requirements. Contact the admissions office at 573.629.3264 or admissions@hlg.edu .

Founder's Day
2024-02-23
The Founder’s Scholarship program at HLGU recognizes outstanding academic performance, proven leadership, and the pursuit of academic excellence. Entering freshmen who meet the criteria and apply will be eligible to compete for this, the highest academic scholarship at HLGU.
The Founder’s Scholarship competition will be held on February 23, 2024. Students will be selected to attend the competition weekend based on their submitted application and essay. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 573-629-3264 with any questions.
Founder’s Scholarship Application Requirements

Application for Admission
Admitted to the University
One of the following

ACT of at least 27
SAT of at least 1250
CLT of at least 84

Application for Founder’s Scholarship
Letter of Recommendation from a School Teacher/Counselor attesting to your academic accomplishments or a Pastor/Youth Pastor attesting to your spiritual commitment and leadership.
500 – 1,000 word essay addressing one of the following topics:

Describe a time where you demonstrated leadership ability, in or out of school. Describe the situation, what was needed, how you stepped up, what you did, and what the outcome was.
Who you are is closely tied to who you’ve been around. Pick a person from your own life who has had an influence on you. Who is that person, what have they done to influence you, and how is your life different because of that person?
Identify a problem in our world today you think will have a significant impact on your chosen vocation. Describe some leadership qualities you possess that will help you respond to that problem and have a positive impact on that professional field.

Students must be admitted to the University and submit all required documents by January 31, 2024. The Founder’s Scholarship Application and required documents are submitted online.
Founder’s Scholarship Competition
Qualifying candidates will participate in an interview with a panel of HLGU representatives. Interviews will be held February 23. Founder’s Scholarship Candidates will also be invited to join HLGU faculty and staff for a special dinner on February 23.

Term B (8-week) Online, Adult, and Graduate classes end
2024-03-07

Recommended date to apply for January-June graduation
2024-03-08
The last day to apply for graduation is two months before a conferral date or a late fee will be assessed.

Term C (8-week) Online, Adult, and Graduate classes begin
2024-03-11

Spring Break
2024-03-11 - 2024-03-15
No classes for Term A on campus students

Canceled - Free Society event featuring David Nekrutman
2024-03-20 15:00 - 16:00 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
This event has been canceled due to the speaker returning to Israel early.
HLGU’s next Free Society event will feature David Nekrutman on Wednesday, March 20 at 3 pm in The Loft inside the Foster Student Center. David will be speaking and answering questions on what is going on in Israel. This event is free and open to the public.
David Nekrutman is the Executive Director for The Isaiah Projects, a ministry dedicated to creating resources that empowers Christians to discover the Hebraic roots of their faith as well as provide humanitarian aid to single Ethiopian mothers and Christian Arab families living in Israel. In April of 2023, he launched Biblical Excavations creating the first ever Bible curriculum that fuses critical thinking and Hebraic understanding for the home-school high school community.
For his contribution in advancing the relationship between Jews and Christians, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of World Religions has recognized David Nekrutman as a Goodwill Ambassador of Jewish-Christian Relations for the State of Israel. Besides graduating from Oral Roberts University in 2018 with a Masters in Biblical Literature and authoring Your Sabbath Invitation, David Nekrutman was recently selected for The Chosen Season 4’s Jewish Advisory Board.

HLGU Alumni & Friends Lunch in O'Fallon, MO
2024-03-21 11:30 - 13:00
HLGU is coming to O’Fallon, MO!

Please join President Dr. Robert Matz, VP for Institutional Advancement Dr. Ray Carty, and Alumni Director Lauren Youse for a special lunch at The Brass Rail on Thursday, March 21 from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

3 course Italian buffet
$30/person
Please register by 3/15/24

Visit www.hlg.edu/giving to pay online. Type “Brass Rail Lunch” in the designation line.
You may also contact the IA office at giving@hlg.edu or (573) 629-3124 to register.

Feel free to contact Lauren Youse on facebook to make a reservation or answer any questions you might have.

HLGU Theatre Department "The Tempest"
2024-03-21 19:00, 2024-03-22 19:00, 2024-03-23 19:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
The Tempest Summary
Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck, including the King of Naples and Prospero’s treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero’s slave, Caliban, plots to rid himself of his master, but is thwarted by Prospero’s spirit-servant Ariel. The King’s young son Ferdinand, thought to be dead, falls in love with Prospero’s daughter Miranda. Their celebrations are cut short when Prospero confronts his brother and reveals his identity as the usurped Duke of Milan. The families are reunited and all conflict is resolved. Prospero grants Ariel his freedom and prepares to leave the island.
Tickets are available for purchase online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/hlg/6002.
Prices range from $10 – $16
For more information about any of our shows, please call 573-629-3182 or email boxoffice@hlg.edu.

Registration opens for Fall semester and I-Term
2024-03-25

Easter Holiday
2024-03-28 - 2024-03-29

Open House for Pulliam Hall and Crouch Hall
2024-04-04 16:30 - 18:30
Hannibal-LaGrange University invites the community to step into the past and future of student living at its upcoming Open House event. On Thursday, April 4, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, alumni, prospective students, families, and community members are invited to explore the rich history of two of the university’s most iconic dormitories, Pulliam Hall and Crouch Hall, before they are renovated later this spring.
During the open house, visitors will have the opportunity to tour both dormitories, guided by knowledgeable staff who will highlight key features and answer questions about the renovation. Alumni and community members will have the chance to appreciate the university’s commitment to providing exceptional residential experiences.
HLGU is anticipating an increase in enrollment this fall and these residences are needed to accommodate new students this fall and camps this summer.
Renovations to Crouch Hall include new HVAC, exterior brick work, ceiling, carpet, paint, and plaster repair. Pulliam Hall’s first floor will be completely renovated including new flooring, ceilings, upgraded electrical, replacement of the entry doors, and refinishing the antique woodwork.
The university needs to raise $500,000 by mid-April 2024 for these projects. HLGU has partnered with a volunteer building group, Campers on Mission, to provide skilled labor for this project. The group will be on campus at the end of April to complete these renovations. HLGU is responsible for providing the materials that the team will need to complete the renovation process.
“We invite you to be a vital part of this transformative journey,” said Dr. Ray Carty Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Hannibal-LaGrange University. “Your support can directly impact the lives of current and future students, ensuring that they have a safe, comfortable, and spiritually inspiring place to call home during their time at Hannibal-LaGrange University.”
The Open House event will take place on Thursday, April 4, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served, and all attendees will have the chance to enter a drawing for exclusive HLGU merchandise.
For more information about the Open House or to learn about the “Bring Back the Legacy” renovation campaign, please email giving@hlg.edu or call (573) 629-3124.

Sushi/Karaoke Night in the Loft @ 8pm
2024-04-04 20:00 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Thursday, April 4 – Sushi/Karaoke Night in the Loft @ 8pm
https://forms.gle/iaAySYxnUvrMQ6aj8

A PhD in the Hot Seat (Dr. Janes)
2024-04-05 19:00 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Friday, April 5 – A PhD in the Hot Seat (Dr. Janes) in the Loft @ 7pm

The Gathering (Can I Lose My Salvation?)
2024-04-08 20:00 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Monday, April 8 – The Gathering (Can I Lose My Salvation?) in the Loft @ 8:15pm

Video Game Night
2024-04-09 20:00 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Tuesday, April 9 – Video Game Night in the Loft @8pm

Day of Giving
2024-04-11 12:00 - 2024-04-12 12:00
Hannibal-LaGrange University announced its fourth annual HLGU Day of Giving will happen in April 2024.
The Day of Giving will run for the 24-hour period between noon on April 11 and noon on April 12, 2024. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the University in this 24-hour timeframe.
More information will be released via HLGU’s social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in the coming months. Those who want to spread the word about HLGU’s Day of Giving can do so by using #HLGUDayOfGiving in their social media posts.
Gifts received as a part of the Day of Giving may be designated toward HLGU student scholarships, the renovation project for Crouch Hall and Pulliam Hall or the HLGU Annual Fund.
During last year’s Day of Giving, 267 gifts were given raising $143,830.08.
Any questions regarding HLGU’s Day of Giving can be directed to Lauren Youse at lauren.youse@hlg.edu or 573.629.3126.

Ping Pong Tournament
2024-04-11 20:00 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Thursday, April 11 – Ping Pong Tournament in the Loft @8pm

Trojan's Got Talent
2024-04-12 19:30 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Friday, April 12 – Trojan’s Got Talent in the Loft @7:30pm
https://forms.gle/fmgd5S5PFcUJzgpr6

Believers Church Baseball Tailgate
2024-04-13 14:00 - 17:00
Saturday, April 13 – Believers Church Baseball Tailgate from 2-5pm

7v7 Intramural Flag Football
2024-04-15 20:00 - 2024-04-18 22:00
April 15, 16, & 18 – 7v7 Intramural Flag Football at Hannibal High School starting @ 8pm

Arbor Day Celebration
2024-04-19 14:00
Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold an Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 19 at 2 pm near the Roland Library on HLGU’s campus. HLGU’s Arbor Day Celebration is open to the public.
Two alumni, Ruth Ihrig Foreman ’49 and Dorothy Sisson ’58, will be honored by the planting of two river birch trees on campus. These women supported Hannibal-LaGrange during their lifetime through financial gifts, by referring students to campus, and through prayer. They are great examples of the rich legacy of HLGU.
As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, brilliant yellow fall color, and relative resistance to birch borer.
Planting trees on HLGU’s campus has been a longtime tradition as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution.
Tree Campus Higher Education is a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and to engage staff and students in conservation goals. HLGU achieved this title by meeting recognition standards including student service-learning projects.

The Gathering (Worship Night)
2024-04-22 20:15 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Monday, April 22 – The Gathering (Worship Night) in the Loft @8:15pm

Ladies Living Room Discussion
2024-04-25 19:30
Thursday, April 25 – Ladies Living Room Discussion at the Newton’s @7:30pm

HLGU Music Department Spring Concert
2024-04-26 19:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
