The annual college rankings have hit the presses, and Goshen College was again included by "U.S. News & World Report," "Forbes" and "Washington Monthly" publications on their lists of best U.S. colleges. It was also again named a "College of…
‘U.S. News,’ ‘Forbes’ and ‘Washington Monthly’ rankings include Goshen College among best liberal arts colleges
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‘U.S. News,’ ‘Forbes’ and ‘Washington Monthly’ rankings include Goshen College among best liberal arts colleges
October 2011 events at Goshen College
All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted.
Dr. Servaty-Seib to focus on ‘Listening for the Stories’ at ninth annual Grief Seminar
The ninth annual Goshen College and Ryan's Place grief seminar, titled "Narratives of Grief: Listening for the Stories," will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Goshen College Church-Chapel Fellowship Rooms
MATH + LEAD = SERVE Answer
MATH + LEAD = SERVE Answer MATH + LEAD = SERVE. Chaim Hodges found the solution 8279 + 5324 = 13603, and went on to state, “This single solution also gives rise to 3 other solutions. Swapping the value of...
Helping and Hiking
We headed east to Cieneguilla to volunteer at Corazones en Accion (Hearts in Action), an organization that works to prevent child abuse in the eastern cone of Lima. The next day we hiked at Lomos de Lucumo, an area that...
Psychology, Food and Art
Nestor Vergara is a psychologist and resident of Lima’s eastern cone. He works for the government ministry that provides services to women and children who suffer from domestic violence or sexual abuse. Mr. Vergara gave an eloquent and informative description...
Folk songs & a visit to the farm
We started out last week with an introduction to Chinese folk songs. After helping us practice two songs, we got to hear other songs performed by several highly-talented CWNU student singers. Other lectures this week covered the role of women...
GC celebrates 13th annual day of service to the community, Sept. 21
Nine groups of Goshen College first-year students and faculty will volunteer a day of work at different sites around Michiana
Students spend the summer in Kenya researching fire ecology
While most college students spent their summers working a summer job and taking a break from studies, four Goshen College students and recent alumni spent the summer riding around the African savanna in a Land Rover, spotting elephants and studying…
Convocation: “Who Are The Mennonites?”
Steve Nolt, professor of history, will probe this question for our Goshen College context. Click for audio file
Fish Shocking on the Elkhart River
Ecology students were treated to a first-hand look at the fish biodiversity in the Elkhart River, thanks to the willingness of Daragh Deegan, Elkhart City Aquatic Biologist.
Chapel – “If I had a Hammer,” Kevin King, Mennonite Disaster Service
Kevin King, executive director of Mennonite Disaster Service, will engage our theme of “Serving Christ” today in chapel at 10:00 a.m. in Church- Chapel through sharing with us on “If I had a Hammer.” He will share a brief history...
MATH + LEAD = SERVE
MATH + LEAD = SERVE MATH + LEAD = SERVE. After 34 weeks without, we offer an alphanumeric puzzle in honor of this year’s GC core value focus. Make the first sentence arithmetically true by assigning a different digit to...
Merry Lea to Host Conference on Sustainable Living
Most of us do not want to be a burden to those who come after us. We'd prefer to emit less carbon dioxide, have less stuff and demand less from our groaning planet. But how? What would environmentally sustainable living…
Goshen College introduces new employees for 2011-12
Goshen College opens the 2011-2012 academic year with many new faces - and not just among new and transfer students. The college also is welcoming new employees, some of whom were hired and began their duties earlier in the year.
Goshen College’s longest serving employee recognized as leader in service
Kennard Martin came to Goshen College in 1961 to work in the dining hall for two years for his 1-W conscientious objector alternative service.
Euclid String Quartet to perform Sept. 17
The Euclid String Quartet, award-winning chamber ensemble and quartet-in-residence at Indiana University South Bend, will present a concert at Goshen College in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Goshen College welcomes new and returning students
Goshen College welcomed new and returning students back to campus, as classes began on Aug. 29.
Objects and artifacts from around the world featured in Good Library’s Brought Home exhibit
Objects and artifacts from around the world featured in Good Library's Brought Home exhibit September 9, 2011
First week of classes
Our first week of classes went by quickly. Rain brought a welcome break in the extreme heat of our first days here. We meet in the main classroom building on China West Normal University’s decade-old “new campus”. Most of us...
Arrival in Nanchong
We’ll start back with a few pictures from our Sept. 4 train ride from Chengdu to Nanchong. After passing the security checks at the entrance of the train station, we funneled into the waiting area designated for our train. There...
Chengdu scavenger hunt
Continuing with activities from our first weekend: After Saturday’s lunch, we headed back to Tianfu Square in the center of Chengdu. There we met up with Chinese students and divided into four teams . We spent the next five-six hours...
Beginnings in Chengdu
Catching up with posts from our first weekend: The bus from the airport took us right to our hostel, located in a bustling neighborhood marked by the touristy Jinli Alley, the Wu temple complex, Tibetan shops and many stores carrying...
Another Side of Lima
During their first week the students have learned a lot about life near the center of Lima. They have toured downtown, taken part in lectures and language classes and, most of all, interacted with their host families. At week’s end...
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