Vincennes University - College of Humanities

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Professor Emeritus Bernard Hagedorn has recently designed, created, and installed the stainless steel sculpture located in front of the VU Health Sciences Building. “The Path of Enlightenment” represents a dialogue between a teacher and a student. The metal moves and flows together in an organic way, just as a figure would move in real space. It’s
21’ 8” tall and 14’ wide … 8’ deep and the material is all stainless steel.
A dedication ceremony will soon be announced. Make sure to check out this impressive work!

Art & Design Department - Vincennes University

09/28/2026

Professor Steve Black demonstrating chiaroscuro art (an Italian term meaning "light-dark") to Drawing I students. Strong contrasts between light and dark are used to give flat drawings and paintings a three-dimensional look.

09/25/2026

Professor Burch and students in LITR 240 (Children's Literature) took a trip to Lyle's Station this past week. What a great opportunity to learn about the rich heritage and history of the community.

09/12/2026

What a great discussion about many art related topics.

08/18/2026

Welcome back, VU students! Here are some different resources in the College of Humanities and across campus that can help you be successful in your time here, whether it be your first or last semester.

06/02/2026

05/27/2026

A great example of Humanities students and programs partnering with community businesses. Well done.

05/13/2026

Congratulations Dean Joan Puckett and thank you for 38 years dedicated to VU!

05/08/2026

Congratulations on your graduation, Peter! It was great having you as a Family & Consumer Sciences Student.

Theatre and Education Trailblazer! Peter Hesselgrave is a future alum of our Theatre and Education programs with an AS in Theater and an AS in Secondary Education!

What is your favorite VU Memory?
“My favorite VU memories are all the programs I've been a part of, from big projects in the culinary department, to student teaching in education, to hands-on learning experiences for family and consumer sciences, and all the theater department shows I've had the pleasure to perform in and learn from. I am very grateful to all of the professors who I have been able to learn from.”

Congratulations, Peter!