Goshen College’s annual Homecoming Weekend took place Oct. 2-4, and included alumni awards, an alumni bicycle ride, Goshen’s First Friday activities, an alumni breakfast, book signings, a homecoming hymn sing, one act plays, art exhibits and a music gala.
Homecoming 2015
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Homecoming 2015
Homecoming Music Gala
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the GC choirs and Symphony Orchestra performed to a Homecoming crowd in Sauder Concert Hall
Champions of Character reception and athletic complex dedication
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Alice Gunden Bender ’80 and Ken Pletcher ’70 were honored with the Champions of Character awards. The Goshen College athletic department also honored two pioneers who dedicated their lives to student-athletes with the renaming and dedication of the Dr. John Ingold Athletic...
2015 Alumni Awards
On Friday, Oct. 2, Goshen College honored five outstanding alumni with awards for their commitment to the college’s core values.
Convocation: Homecoming Awards
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International Luncheon to spark conversation on Cuban environmental changes
Goshen College continues its Afternoon Sabbatical series with a Cuban meal at the International Luncheon with Dr. David Ostergren, director of the graduate program in environmental education at Goshen College.
Visitors: a Blessing of Fall
If there is any word to describe the month of October, I would choose community. As the farm slows a bit, more events are possible to invite guests to experience the farm, and conferences and workshops are again possible with...
Zorá Quartet set to perform Oct. 11
The Zorá Quartet, winners of the 42nd Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, will perform at Goshen College on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall.
Rhiannon Giddens will bring Carolina Chocolate Drops to Goshen Oct. 13
Rhiannon Giddens, who earlier this month gave a show-stopping performance at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville, will perform in Goshen College Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Performing Arts…
Convocation: “Global Warming: How Young People Can Change An Old Debate” with Mike Tidwell
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Visiting artist Arthur Greene to present solo piano recital of Chopin, Ives
Visiting artist and concert pianist Arthur Greene will present a solo piano recital in Goshen College Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Connecting through music – and Google Hangouts
Goshen College students are quickly learning that El Sistema, a Venezuelan music education program designed to help children escape poverty and transform communities, is more than just a Thursday night video chat with a professor from across the country.
September Snapshots
Photos from around campus in September, 2015
Kick Off – Fall 2015
Students showed off their skills during Kick Off on Sept. 26, 2015
Workshop examines sustainable agriculture in Goshen
Community members are invited to learn more about why the Merry Lea Sustainable Farm was named third best college farm in the country at a workshop Saturday, October 3, entitled, “Sustainable Agriculture at Goshen College,” in Newcomer Center Room 17…
Chapel: Employee Faith Story by Laurel Woodward Breckbill, Student Life Intern
Laurel Woodward Breckbill, Student Life Intern for this academic year, will share aspects of her faith journey. You’ll not want to miss hearing from her, a 2013 GC grad! Click for audio file
Maple Leaf Athletics to recognize pioneers with field dedication
The Goshen College athletic department is proud to honor two pioneers who dedicated their lives to student-athletes, combining to coach Maple Leaf athletic teams for 120 seasons, with the renaming and dedication of the Dr. John Ingold Athletic Complex and…
Felipe Merino Visits for Constitution Day
This past Thursday, September 17th, Felipe Merino who is the owner and managing attorney at Merino Law Firm spoke at our celebration of Constitution Day on the topic of birthright citizenship. He began his discussion with statistics on birthright citizenship,...
One Act Peace Play re-examines cultural issues
Written by Jonathan Graham, “Bombers” is returning to Goshen College, where it was the 1998 Peace Play prize winner.
Goshen College listed third among ‘40 Best College Farms’
Goshen College’s Merry Lea Sustainable Farm is number three on a recent list of the “40 Best College Farms,” according to College Ranker.
Community Engagement Day
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, first-year students volunteered at locations around Elkhart County, including the Boys and Girls Club of Goshen, Habitat for Humanity, La Casa Inc., Pathways Retreat, Soup for Success, MCC Relief Sale and Elkhart River cleanup.
Five alumni honored during 2015 Homecoming Weekend
The 2015 Culture for Service Awards will be presented to Kathy Short ’75 and Aliko Songolo ’68. The 2015 Young Alumni Servant Leadership Award will be presented to Sonia Graber ’00. The 2015 Dr. Ruth Gunden Champion of Character Award…
Ken Pletcher ’70: 2015 Dr. Roman Gingerich Champion of Character Award
Ken Pletcher ’70 is the recipient of Goshen College’s 2015 Dr. Roman Gingerich Champion of Character Award.
Alice Gunden Bender ’80: 2015 Dr. Ruth Gunden Champion of Character Award
Alice Gunden Bender ’80 is the recipient of Goshen College’s 2015 Dr. Ruth Gunden Champion of Character Award.
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