During Goshen College’s Homecoming Weekend 2013 on Oct. 4-6, the college will honor four exceptional alumni with awards for their commitment to the college’s core values.
Goshen College recognizes four alumni for commitment to core values
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Goshen College recognizes four alumni for commitment to core values
October 2013 events at Goshen College
October 2013 events include Homecoming Weekend, an Afternoon Sabbatical featuring former Goshen College President Shirley H. Showalter and "An Evening with Garrison Keillor."
The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize In Ethics Essay Contest 2014
Essay Contest-Jr-Sr-1 Junior and Seniors have the chance to compete in the Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics writing essays to confront urgent ethical isses in our world today.
‘Gadfly’ Oct. 4-5, 2014
'Gadfly' Oct. 4-5. Based on a true story, this original play follows the experiences of Sam Steiner, an American draft dodger and his journey to Canada in 1968.
Goshen College application fees waived as part of College GO! Week
Goshen College will be participating in the statewide College GO! Week, sponsored by Learn More Indiana. For the entire week, Goshen College will waive application fees, and on Friday, Sept. 26, the admissions team will participate in a “virtual fair”…
Play tells stories of Mennonite women of color
Heavenly Voices, a play featuring stories of Mennonite women of color, will be coming to Goshen College on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m.
Goshen College Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 4-6, has something for everyone
Goshen College alumni and friends are warmly invited back to campus for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 4-6. In addition to reuniting with classmates, highlights of the weekend include the 60th anniversary celebration for the nursing department, a music gala, a hymn…
Pottery exhibit to be part of Michiana Pottery Tour this fall
Beginning on Sept. 27, Goshen College’s Hershberger Art Gallery will host an exhibit of ceramic works by Michiana area potters. The exhibit will also be included in the second annual Michiana Pottery Tour.
Dancing to the rhythms of Peru
Who says Goshen College students can’t dance? Members of the Fall 2013 Peru SST unit kicked up their heels – and lifted high their legs, arms and bodies – during a spirited workshop on traditional dances of Peru. Their instructors...
City of Kings and Presidents
Goshen students had one of their most memorable days in Lima – called the City of Kings by its founder, Francisco Pizarro – by touring the historic downtown district. Their day was accented by visits to two historic churches and...
Chapel: “International Day of Peace” – Worship Assistants
To mark International Day of Peace (Sept. 21), student Worship Assistants have planned this chapel service, with an emphasis on immigration. Click for audio file
Mishler sculpture at Art Prize
Art faculty member, John Mishler installed “Signal Waltz” at ArtPrize event in Grand Rapids, MI. The city-wide event runs from Sept 18- Oct 6.
Former Goshen College president Shirley Showalter releases memoir
Former Goshen College president Shirley Hershey Showalter released a new memoir today, “Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World.”
A Full Day of Orientation
Richard and Judy met the students at Casa Miraflores, the hostel where they spent their first night in Peru. As we set off along the Avenida Comandante Espinar, we suddenly found ourselves walking down a corridor of flag-waving, cheering school...
Convocation: “The Court, The Constitution, and The Factor of Freedom”- Lee Roy Berry, Jr.
To mark U.S. Constitution Day (September 17), the history department has invited attorney Lee Roy Berry, Jr. to speak in this convocation. Berry is African-American and is retired from teaching political science courses at Goshen College. Click for audio file
Chapel: “Tending Spirituality in College” – Worship assistants
The student team of Worship Assistants will lead this chapel service. Click for audio file
Indigenous Arts of Africa
Reception: Sunday, September 22, 2:00-3:30 pm, Hershberger Gallery. This exhibition of 20th-century African art is a sampling of the extensive collection of Ann and Keith Graber Miller, owners of Found international art gallery in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Culled from the...
Kristi Glick: current studio work
Art faculty member Kristi Glick is currently creating a body of work titled Scatterpins that explores crossing boundaries between artist and wearer, and jewelry and sculpture.
President Brenneman welcomes students with call to be compassionate peacemakers
Goshen College President James E. Brenneman opened the 2013-14 school year with an invitation to the campus to recommit themselves to being compassionate peacemakers.
President’s speech: “Sowing Compassion! On Becoming Compassionate Peacemakers”
Each year Goshen College spends an entire year focused on one of the five core values that lie at the heart and soul of our community life. . . becoming Christ-centered, passionate learners, compassionate peacemakers, servant leaders, and global citizens.…
Goshen College is highly ranked among best liberal arts colleges in the country
The annual college rankings are out, and Goshen College is again among the best U.S. colleges on many lists, including U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly and Forbes.
Meeting new families
Goshen students met their Lima host families after a long day of orientation, an exciting daylong tour of downtown and two nights in the Miraflores House (a hostel). The students prepared for the meetings by reviewing information about their families...
Organist Carrie Groenewold to open inaugural Rieth Chamber Series
Kansas organist Carrie Groenewold will open Goshen College’s inaugural Rieth Chamber Series with an organ recital in Rieth Recital Hall on Sunday, Sept. 15. The concert begins at 4 p.m. and will be performed on Goshen’s acclaimed Taylor and Boody…
Merry Lea’s annual Autumn Hope Conference will explore the long view of immigration
From Sept. 20 to 22, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College will host the annual Autumn Hope Conference, titled “Native Place: Disruption and Healing.” The weekend conference will take the long view of immigration and examine the impact…
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