Phonathon
2023-04-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
HLGU alumni and friends will soon be receiving phone calls from current HLGU students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.
The 2023 HLGU Phonathon will be taking place on select nights between April 10 and April 20 from the institutional advancement office on the 4th floor of the Burt Administration building. Calling will take place between 5 and 7 p.m. on April 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, and 20. Callers will be reaching out to both HLGU alumni and previous donors to the institution.
This year’s Phonathon needs volunteers who love HLGU and would like to help make a difference in the lives of HLGU students. All volunteers will be provided with a script and phones for the event, as well as some snacks. Anyone interested in volunteering for the 2023 Phonathon should email Director of Alumni Services, Lauren Youse, at lauren.youse@hlg.edu.
You can also sign up to be a caller through our online form by clicking this link.
Anyone who would like to give to HLGU can do so online at hlg.edu/giving or call the institutional advancement office at 573-629-3124.
For more information about the 2023 HLGU Phonathon, email Lauren Youse at lauren.youse@hlg.edu.

Easter holiday
2023-04-06 - 2023-04-07

Registration opens for Fall semester and I-Term
2023-03-27

Free Society Series - Dr. Tawni Ferrarini
2023-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | The Loft, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401
Hannibal-LaGrange University will welcome Dr. Tawni Ferrarini as guest speaker on Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the L.A. Foster Student Center on campus.
This event is part of the Free Society Speaker Series that HLGU hosts in partnership with the Moorman Foundation.
Ferrarini specializes in expanding the reach of sound economic education regionally, nationally, and internationally. Since 2017, Ferrarini has been the Robert W. Plaster Professor of Economic Education at Lindenwood University. She is a member of the economics faculty in the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship, while also serving as a senior research fellow in the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise. The mission of the Hammond Institute parallels free society principles promoted by Free Society programming at HLGU.
Ferrarini works with the School of Education, creating training programs for educators to teach economics and financial literacy. In addition to a plethora of accolades, Ferrarini has also co-authored several books, including Common Sense Economics: What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity, which has been used in business classes at Hannibal-LaGrange University.
“Dr. Ferrarini’s visit to campus is an awesome opportunity for HLGU students to be immersed in free society principles presented by an esteemed professor,” says Dr. Jonathan Walker, Assistant Professor of Business Education at HLGU. “Dr. Ferrarini’s professional expertise and abundance of relevant experience in education and economics makes her an ideal Free Society speaker.”
During her visit to HLGU, Dr. Ferrarini will discuss “Markets vs. Government: Why Differences Matter.” The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Free Society Speaker Series at HLGU, email FreeSociety@hlg.edu.

Spring Break
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-17

Recommended date to apply for July-December graduation
2023-03-10

Night of Worship ft. Shane Pruitt
2023-02-22 19:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Hannibal-LaGrange University announces The Night of Worship, headlined by speaker Shane Pruitt, on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center.
The Night of Worship is a free event for anyone who would like to come worship at HLGU. It is a part of HLGU’s Spiritual Emphasis Week, which includes two days of chapel and a day of prayer. HLGU invites community members, churches, and youth groups to attend this spirit-filled evening.
Shane Pruitt serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). Shane has written two books, 9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God’s Truth is Infinitely Better and Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership.
“We are grateful to have Shane Pruitt on campus during the HLGU Spiritual Emphasis Week,” said Director of Campus Ministry and

Missions Titus Vester. “God has used Shane to reach over 100,000 people each year with the good news of Jesus. We are excited to have him here to inspire our students and our community to follow faithfully after Christ.”
Doors to The Night of Worship will open at 6:30 p.m. The HLGU chapel band led by Jacob Nelson will be featured as the community worships together.
For more information on the HLGU Night of Worship or how you can get your church or youth group involved, please contact Titus Vester at titus.vester@hlg.edu.

The Holy Ellipsis...
2023-02-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Hagerman Art Gallery
A collection of work from artist Todd Damotte exploring the visualization of the holiness and glory of God. He will tag his artwork with three dots (an ellipsis) to represent Isaiah’s vision of the Lord on his throne while seraphim circled Him crying out–
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”
Todd is a multidisciplinary artist creating art that is inspired by and helps express his faith as a Christian. He is the Marketing coordinator and teaches graphic design at HLGU.
A gallery reception will be held February 3 at 4-7 p.m. in the Hagerman Gallery of the Roland Fine Arts Center at HLGU. There will be food, fellowship, and live art at the reception.

Spring semester classes begin
2023-01-17

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2023-01-16

Dorms open
2023-01-15

Winter Term begins
2022-12-12

HLGU Alumni & Friends Luncheon, Macon, MO
2022-12-08 11:30 - 12:30
HLGU Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Thursday, December 8 @ 11:30 a.m.
The Pear Tree
1407 N Missouri St
Macon, MO
$30 per person

Learn about what’s new at HLGU and reconnect with old friends.

Space is limited. Please register by December 1.
Make reservations by clicking this link, or contact Carla.Steinbeck@hlg.edu, (573) 629-3124.

Fall Semester ends
2022-12-08

Thanksgiving - no classes
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-25

Booster Gala
2022-11-12 17:30 - 21:00
Tickets are now on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s first Booster Gala, formerly known as Booster Banquet, which will feature HLGU’s new president as the keynote speaker. The Gala will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022. The Booster Gala is sponsored by HNB Bank.
Tickets may be ordered online at hlg.edu/boostergala, or by calling 573.629.3124. To purchase by mail, please send a check payable to Hannibal-LaGrange University and print Booster Gala in memo line and mail to: HLGU – IA Office, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO 63401.
At this year’s Booster Gala, attendees will enjoy fellowship and heavy appetizers in the Roland Fine Arts Center lobby starting at 5:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., they will move into the Parker Theatre for the 2022 alumni award winner’s announcement, hear a campus update from Hannibal-LaGrange University administration, and enjoy a keynote from the new HLGU president.
Tickets are $30 each through Monday, October 31. Tickets increase to $35 on Tuesday, November 1.
For more information, please contact Lauren Youse ’05 M ‘16, director of alumni services and development, at 573.629.3126, or via email at lauren.youse@hlg.edu.

Fall Homecoming
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-12
Friday, November 11

Golden Anniversary & 50 Year Club Luncheon* 11 a.m.
Roland Fine Arts Center Lobby
This special luncheon will honor the Class of 1972 and all alumni from prior years. We will take a class picture and have a small gift for all inductees. Following lunch, shuttles will be available for campus tours.
Business Casual Attire
Cost is $20 per person, Complimentary for the Class of 1972

Disc Golf Tournament

HLGU will be hosting a disc golf tournament at the HLGU Disc Golf course on Friday. There will be two rounds of the tournament: Round 1 will begin at 2 p.m., followed by a Glow Round at 5 p.m.
The cost for 2-person teams is $50, while teams that include a student or alumni will have a cost of $40.

Sign up for the tournament by clicking here. For more information, contact Todd Damotte at tdamotte@hlg.edu.

Saturday, November 12
Alumni Games *
Mabee Sports Complex
10 a.m. – Women’s Basketball – To participate, contact Coach Kelly Quigle at Kelly.Quigle@hlg.edu or 573-629-3212.
11 a.m. – Men’s Basketball – To participate, contact Coach Jason Durst jwdurst@hlg.edu 573-629-3213

Women Trojan Basketball v Culver-Stockton 1 p.m.
Mabee Sports Complex
Free Admission

HLGU Homecoming Court Crowning
Mabee Sports Complex

Trojan Basketball v Missouri Valley College 3 p.m.
Mabee Sports Complex
Free Admission

Booster Gala** (formally known as Booster Banquet) 5:30 p.m.
Roland Fine Arts Center
Enjoy fellowship and heavy appetizers in the lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., we will move into the Parker Theatre and announce our alumni award winners, hear a campus update from HLGU administration, and enjoy a keynote from our new president. You do not want to miss this event!
$30 per person
*Please make reservations by Friday, October 28, 2022.
**Booster Gala price increases to $35/person on November 1, 2022.
Buy tickets here!
Contact Lauren Youse ’05 M ’16, alumni director, for more info:
lauren.youse@hlg.edu (573) 629-3126

Registration opens for Spring and Summer semester
2022-10-31

HLGU Dessert Reception at the MBC Annual Meeting
2022-10-24 21:00 - 22:30
Alumni and Friends of Hannibal-LaGrange University are invited to a Dessert Reception!
Monday, October 24, 2022
9 pm to 10:30 pm
Jr. Ballroom B
Saint Charles Convention Center
Come enjoy fellowship while you build your own ice cream sundae!
This event is generously sponsored by Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries.

Fall break - no classes for on-campus students
2022-10-17 - 2022-10-21

Recommended graduation application
2022-10-14 08:00 - 17:00

Teacher Education Celebration
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-08
In honor of the 40th year of preparing teachers for certification, the HLGU Education Division, in collaboration with past professors and graduates, is planning a special HLGU Teacher Education Celebration for the weekend of October 7-8, 2022. This exciting event will allow education graduates to visit Hannibal, participate in a variety of events, tour campus, and reconnect with friends and professors.
A directory will be compiled to provide current information about your HLGU friends and professors. Whether an alum can attend the reunion or not, please submit your online form by October 1. The form is located at by clicking this link. Everyone who submits information with an email address will be sent an online directory following the reunion.
On Friday, October 7, at 7 p.m., a free Team Trivia competition will be held in the Roland Fine Arts Center Lobby. Create a team of eight or fewer players and take on other teams for glory and prizes. Snacks and trivia mulligans will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for S-MSTA. Contact Alumni Director Lauren Youse at lauren.youse@hlg.edu or 573-629-3126 by September 30 to register a team.
At 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, a light Reunion Brunch will be held in the Roland Fine Arts Center Lobby. There will be a time for introductions and socializing as we proudly celebrate the past and look forward to the future. Attendees may take a guided tour of HLGU’s new Education Simulation Classroom and other buildings on campus that were added in recent years. Make reservations and pay online at https://HLGUTeacherReunionBrunch.eventbrite.com or mail a check ($15/person through September 16; $20/person September 17-October 8) to HLGU Education Department, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO 63401.
Cheer on the HLGU women’s volleyball team on Saturday at 11 a.m. as they take on Central Baptist College in the Mabee Sports Complex. Admission is free for alumni and their families.
An Education-themed Escape Room will be available on Friday and Saturday in Room 221 of the Roland Fine Arts Center. This fundraiser for the HLGU Computer Sciences Department is $10/person. Team sign up is coming soon.
Local events downtown throughout the weekend include Central Park Farmers Market on Saturday morning (7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) featuring fresh produce, flowers, plants, locally-made products, baked goods, and coffee (from HLGU alumni Tim and Courtney Fenton). Also, on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., you can wander through Hannibal’s downtown galleries and enjoy special guest artists and food at Second Saturday Gallery Night.
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express located at 120 Shinn Lane in Hannibal. Call the hotel at 573-248-3000 prior to September 26 to reserve a room for the special price of $113/night with a free breakfast.
Contact Jane Schafer at jjschafer@att.net or 573-248-5055 for more information.

HLGU Alumni & Friends Golf Classic
2022-09-30 13:00 - 17:00
Join us for the HLGU Alumni & Friends Golf Classic. This year’s Classic will take place on Friday, September 30.
All golfers are welcome to participate in this HLGU fundraiser.
The Classic will be a scramble with contests to determine the longest drive, closest to the pin, and longest put. Prizes will be awarded for each skill contest, along with the winning team receiving an award.
Norwoods Golf Club, Hannibal, MO
BBQ Lunch & Check-in: Noon
Shotgun start: 1 p.m.
Team mulligans (2) and team skirts (2) are available for $20/card. Two cards may be purchased by each team.
To register for the Golf Classic, fill out the printable form here. You can also share information about the HLGU Alumni & Friends Golf Classic by sharing this letter detailing the event.
Contact Alumni Director Lauren Youse at lauren.youse@hlg.edu or (573) 629-3126 for more information.

Ms. Amanda Henry book signing
2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Student Center
Hannibal-LaGrange University professor and alum Amanda Henry has released her debut novel and the first book in the Tokens of Rynar series, The Legacy of the Lost Rider. HLGU is excited to host Ms. Henry at her reading and signing event on Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center on campus. This event is open to the public.
The Legacy of the Lost Rider centers around Inesca. After committing herself to a new life as a rider in the Great Races of Rynar, Inesca embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim the truth about her father’s past. Her choices lead her to navigate a dangerous world of covetous lords and elusive mercenaries with only a few clues to guide her. Inesca strives to balance her quest of seeking a knight known to her father with the challenge of competing in the formidable races of Rynar, understanding that if she fails, then she will lose her beloved stallion, Nycor.
The Legacy of the Lost Rider may be purchased online at Amazon or through the publisher, WestBow Press. Learn more at the author’swebsite, sharingtokens.com.
Amanda Henry is an associate professor of English at Hannibal-LaGrange University. In her spare time, she loves to read, write, and spend time with family. She wishes to honor God with the interests and skills given to her.
Hannibal-LaGrange University is a four-year Christian university fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The institution prides itself in its traditional and nontraditional educational experience in a distinctively Christian environment.

Constitution Day with Dr. Doug Richey
2022-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Hannibal-LaGrange University will celebrate Constitution Day with Missouri House Representative Dr. Doug Richey, on Monday, September 19 at 11 a.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center.
This Constitution Day event is in partnership with the Moorman Foundation as part of the Free Society Speaker Series at HLGU. Hannibal-LaGrange University has long been an advocate of the principles of a free and virtuous society.
“I am both excited and honored to have Doug Richey speak on campus for our Constitution Day event,” says Dr. Eric Turner, Chair of Arts and Humanities Division at HLGU. “Doug is a perfect fit as he embodies both a pastor’s heart and a sharp, scholarly mind with respect to the political landscape in Missouri.”
Dr. Doug Richey was elected to his first two-year term in the Missouri House of Representatives in 2018. In addition to serving as a State Representative, he is also a law enforcement chaplain, adjunct professor, and the senior pastor at Pisgah Baptist Church. Richey earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and then went on to earn three master’s degrees and a doctorate from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He spent eight years in the Missouri Army National Guard as a combat engineer and has served as president for several alumni organizations and local boards.
“I am eagerly anticipating the connections Doug will make for our students, staff, and faculty between our Christian faith and faithful stewardship of our constitutional responsibilities,” Turner says.
For more information about Constitution Day at HLGU, email FreeSociety@hlg.edu. This event is free and open to the public.
Hannibal-LaGrange University is a four-year Christian university fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The University prides itself in its traditional and nontraditional educational experience in a distinctively Christian environment.

Labor Day - No classes
2022-09-05

Fall Semester Begins
2022-08-22

Dorms open to returning students
2022-08-21
