Winner of the biennial peace play competition at Goshen College, A Gentler Place is a thought-provoking play that attacks, uproots, and threatens to expose a buried secret nestled deep within a rural township.
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A Gentler Place, Oct. 2010
Homecoming Convocation – Cristina Hernandez (’00) and Nancy Chupp (’87)
Instead of a chapel service, this Friday will be a special convocation to launch Homecoming Weekend. Two alumni award winners will speak. Cristina Hernandez is receiving the Decade of Servant Leadership Award. She is a design and product development consultant...
New book offers first introduction to Amish spirituality and religious beliefs
On Oct. 2, 2006, the world was stunned by the killings of five Amish schoolgirls in a small schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pa. Within hours, the Amish community forgave the gunman and rallied around his family. It was an act…
BONUS Convocation – More on Alcohol and Drugs – Pam Miller, addictions counselor at Oaklawn
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Business Structure
This is the second seminar of the Business Health Check: Securing the Health of your Business series. This session will cover: Organizational structure and culture Roles, responsibilities and reporting lines Process management and support platforms Governance and decision making Communication...
Goshen College honors seven outstanding alumni during Homecoming Weekend
View more photos of the alumni awardees and of Homecoming Weekend 2010. Check out the full schedule for Homecoming Weekend. Their lives have been about making peace in their communities as they worked in other countries, in the courtroom, on...
2010 Alumni Awardees
Culture for Service Awards -- Wilma Shank ’46 and David A. Shank ’48, Wilmar Stahl ’71, Nancy Chupp ’87; Decade of Servant Leadership Award -- Cristina Hernandez ’00; Dr. Ruth Gunden Champion of Character Award -- BJ Leichty ’75, Dr. Roman Gingerich Champion of Character Award…
Keeping up with Trends in Human Resources
Keeping up with Trends in Human Resources With the economy taking many companies on a roller coaster ride, HR has an opportunity to help employees come out on top in many areas. Is your organization looking for low-cost ways to...
The art(s) of Peru
Peru has more than its fair share of beauty, from the mountains to the ocean to Peruvians themselves. Last week the SSTers paid special attention to beauty found in the arts, first with a workshop on joyeria (jewelry) presented by...
Dr. Roger Beachy to speak at Homecoming
Dr. Roger Beachy ('66), director of the National Institute for Food and Agriculture - USDA, to speak at Homecoming.
Chapel: “Employee Faith Story,” Heather Goertzen, resident director
Hear aspects of Heather Goertzen’s faith story! Heather is the resident director of Kratz & Miller residence halls. Click for audio file
Business Health Check
This seminar series that will be held over six consecutive Wednesday mornings (7:30-9:00am) from September 22 – October 27 at the Goshen College Church Chapel (room 300). A continental breakfast will be available beginning at 7:00am. Our purpose is to...
Dave Shenk
Goshen College Alum David Shenk shares how a summer job & GC impacted his life.
SPECIAL WEDNESDAY Chapel: “Serving as an Act of Faith”
Today’s chapel begins our annual Celebrate Service Day. Come and engage God and each other through prayer and singing before we go out to serve our local community. Click for audio file
Vision and Direction
This is the first seminar of the Business Health Check: Securing the Health of your Business series. This session will cover: Vision, Mission, and Values Strategy & Goals Communication (of vision, strategy and values) Importance of alignment Leadership Breakfast is...
Shifting demographics of northern Indiana
Shifting demographics of northern Indiana The Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning was established in 2006 as a place to study the experiences of the growing Latino immigrant population of Northern Indiana and to help recruit and retain Latino students...
We've got rhythm (and paintbrushes)
We’ve been busy here in Lima. In the last week we tried our hand(s) at the cajon, a wooden box-type drum that originated in Peru. Our instructor, Camilo Ballumbrosio, comes from a family of cajon players. Our other guest speakers...
Convocation: Nicaragua SST unit
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Chapel: “Singing as a GC Tradition,” a hymn sing chapel
Singing together as a faith community is a long tradition at Goshen College. Though we will engage a variety of singing styles as worship throughout the year, today’s chapel will help us explore “hymn singing” as a way to connect...
Business in Spain 2010
View photos from the business department's most recent trip to Spain which gives students a unique look at international business.
Church Community Services/Soup of Success
Join us at Church Community Services to hear from Executive Director Dean Preheim Baretl about how the organization supports the people in Elkhart County through emergency assistance and intensive job and life skills training. Special emphasis will be on the...
Ministry Inquiry Program
Students spend the summer in a ministry practicum
New book offers Burkholder’s essays on ‘prophetic peacemaking’
Goshen College Professor Emeritus of Religion J.R. Burkholder's life and work as ethicist, church leader and social change agent spanned and influenced dramatic changes in 20th-century Mennonite peace theology and ecumenical engagements. A collection of 30 of his most insightful…
Elkhart County’s Hidden Treasures
Elkhart County’s Hidden Treasures Nature’s treasures are often found far from the paved pedestrian pathways, along the trails less traveled. Take a journey off the beaten path and explore the rare plants, scenic vistas and beautiful gardens found in the...
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