The Peru SST group spent three sunny days exploring Cusco and Peru’s Sacred Valley with the help of our guides, Abrahan Quispe Corrales for Cusco and Oswaldo Palomino Alvarado for the rest of our trip. Cusco was the heart of...
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Grandparents Day 2013
Date: Nov. 1, 2013 Photographer: Brian Yoder Schlabach Grandparents of Goshen College students were invited to campus to spend a day visiting and observing their grandchild’s college experience first-hand.
New Barns and a Sustainability Summit
As predicted, cold weather meant slowed outdoor activities at the farm, but certainly didn’t mean it wasn’t hoppin’ at Merry Lea’s Rieth Village. The last of the fall brassicas were harvested (see photo of Brussels sprouts showing some signs of...
Chapel: Jim Brenneman
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Learning, dancing and meeting new families
Goshen College students began their week in Cuzco with study, music, dancing and quiet time with new host families. It was a great start to what proved to be a rich week filled with hiking, learning, exploration, new experiences and...
Fields of service, play and friendship
Goshen College students recently visited three fields for service, play and friendship. They gained new insights into life in Peru as they prepared a field for planting, played with school children and participated in a cultural interchange with Peruvian college...
Goshen College Symphony Orchestra to perform fall concert on Nov. 1
The Goshen College Symphony Orchestra (GCSO) will present its fall concert in Sauder Concert Hall on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The GCSO is an ensemble of Goshen College string, wind and percussion players, and is conducted by Christopher…
Experience Croatian food and culture during Nov. 19 Afternoon Sabbatical luncheon
Experience stories, images and tastes of Croatia at the Afternoon Sabbatical international luncheon on Nov. 13, when Jane Ruth of Niche Travel will give a presentation titled “My Croatian Journey: Encountering a Land of Beauty and Struggle” at noon in…
Lima lecturers and Spanish classes
While Goshen students are in Lima, their studies on language and culture include Spanish classes and a series of lectures. This semester, students welcomed 15 lecturers on a wide variety of topics about Peru. Most of our lecturers were Peruvians,...
Convocation: “Mi Gente (My People)” – Latino Students
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, Latino students will describe many streams of Hispanic heritage that make up their own families. Click for audio file
Discovering culture through herbs and jewelry
Although some of the tastiest coffee in the world grows in Peru, we have been interested to learn that that Peruvians are not big coffee-drinkers. Breakfast is more likely to include a warm emoliente (a sweetened barley-based herb drink). For...
Goshen College’s radio station, 91.1 The Globe, nominated for state awards
Goshen College’s radio station, 91.1 FM The Globe (WGCS), has received six finalist nominations in four categories by the Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) for the 26th Annual Spectrum Awards.
Chapel: Service Inquiry Reflections
Service Inquiry students will share stories and reflections out of their summer Service Inquiry assignments. Click for audio file
A visit to Peru’s broadcasting behemoth
What would happen if you combined the accuracy and reliability of the National Public Radio network with the immediacy and reach of CNN, added the variety of a satellite radio network, and transplanted the resulting media company to Lima, Peru?...
Visiting a master
Why would an octogenarian continue to work 10- or 12-hour days when he has earned a comfortable retirement as a successful, internationally-acclaimed artist? “For me it isn’t work,” explained Peruvian artist Victor Delfin, when we visited his studio and home...
November 2013 events at Goshen College
November 2013 performances include the fall mainstage and concerts by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble and the Vienna Boys Choir.
Explore a degree in teaching, nursing and everything else during “Explore Goshen Day”
On Friday, Nov. 8, high school students, especially those interested in a teaching or nursing career, have an opportunity to visit the Goshen College campus during a fall open house. Students can tour campus, talk with faculty, participate in an…
Musical performance will explore Mennonite stories from the Paraguayan Chaco
Goshen College will host a musical work titled “Paraguay Primeval,” a collection of stories and images by Carol Ann Weaver. Based on the extraordinary story of Mennonites moving to Paraguay from Canada in order to retain their own schools, and…
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields to perform at Goshen College
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, based in London, will perform at Goshen College as part of the college’s Performing Arts Series on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall.
Leaving a legacy of service
David and Darlene (Dottie) Birkey Byler spent their whole lives in service to others. Dave, a pastor and musician, was well loved for faithfully serving those in his congregation, and Dottie was a tireless mother, teacher and church member. Passionate…
Kiplinger’s ranks Goshen College 77th among private liberal arts colleges
Goshen College has again been named one of the top 100 best values among all private liberal arts colleges by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. This year, Goshen College was ranked 77th among liberal arts colleges, which places it second among Indiana…
Chapel: Bishop Kevin Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades is the Roman Catholic bishop for the Fort Wayne and South Bend areas in Indiana. He will speak on Compassionate Peacemaking. Click for audio file
Goshen College offers recreational piano class for adults
The Goshen College Community School of the Arts is offering a new piano class beginning in late October for older adults who wish to expand their music making ability in a relaxed, fun setting.
Goshen College Chamber Choir to perform Oct. 26, 27
The Goshen College Chamber Choir, directed by Associate Professor of Music Scott Hochstetler, will present two concerts in the Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.
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