This issue of Goshen College's alumni magazine focuses on the core value of "global citizenship," the theme of this year on campus.
The Bulletin – Fall/Winter 2014
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The Bulletin – Fall/Winter 2014
Kiplinger’s ranks Goshen College 2nd in Indiana among best value liberal arts colleges
Goshen College has again been named one of the top 100 best values among all liberal arts colleges by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for 2014, placing it second in Indiana.
Goshen College senior wins music composition competition
Goshen College senior Jake Smucker, a music major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, won the 2015 Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) String Quartet Composition Competition with his work “Un Quatour à l’Envers.” Smucker studies composition with Dr. Jorge Muñiz, associate professor of...
Goshen flight #606
On Nov. 28, 1979, over 300 people gathered in the year-old Umble Center for an international variety show entitled “Flight #606.” Guided by “pilot” Michael DeShield ’80 and “stewardess” Brigitte Hudicourt ’81, dances, songs and skits filled the “flight.” Both…
Creating sustainable child abuse care in U.S. and abroad
Dr. Aaron J. Miller ’96 wants to put child abuse pediatricians out of a job. But there’s a plot twist. He is one.
Sofia Samatar ’94 named best new science fiction writer
In August, California writer Sofia Samatar was awarded one of the top honors in science fiction writing: the John W. Campbell Award for best new science fiction or fantasy writer.
‘A Festival of Carols,’ to air on regional public television stations
Michiana residents will have more opportunities to enjoy Goshen College’s “A Festival of Carols,” the annual musical celebration of the holiday season, on several local and regional public television stations.
Jane Fisher ’80, botanical artist, exhibits work in London
Jane Liechty Fisher ’80 graduated from Goshen College with a degree in nursing, but after a successful nursing career, she became a botanical artist—a person who paints, sketches or otherwise illustrates plant life.
A lifetime of peacemaking
When Rachel Kreider ’31 was born, William Howard Taft was president, the Ford Model T was brand new, and the Titanic was under construction.
Thoughts from abroad: International alumni offer a unique perspective on global citizenship
"What is an experience you had or an idea you encountered as a Goshen College student which influences who you are today?"
What matters most: Citizens of earth and sky
"At Goshen College, each year we focus on one core value. This year we will ponder the meaning of global citizenship, which is expressed primarily in two ways. The first and most common understanding has to do with our desire…
GC alum authors book on urban education
Goshen College graduate Elisabeth Zwier just released a book that she co-edited with Carl A. Grant titled Intersectionality and Urban Education: Identities, Policies, Spaces and Power.
From Goshen to Ecuador and back: GC professor and family straddle two worlds
Goshen College Professor of Economics Jerrell Ross Richer and his family are about to embark on a new adventure in Ecuador, where they will live and work in the eastern rainforest region with indigenous peoples and the Ecuadorian Mennonite church.
News coverage: Milo Albrecht ’44 donates nearly $2 million to Goshen College
– Huge financial gift for Goshen College – WSBT – Goshen College receives $1.98 million gift from former student – The Elkhart Truth – Editorial: A former student gives back to Goshen College – The Elkhart Truth – Morton man...
Chapel: ¡Encuentro! #ninolindo
We will gather for the annual Advent Scripture and Song Chapel led by students in the Songleading class. Click for audio file
Goshen College gives thanks for nearly $2 million gift
Milo Albrecht, 93, only attended Goshen (Ind.) College for three semesters, but his nearly $2 million gift will give many Goshen College students the opportunity to stay longer. A regular donor to Goshen College, last month Albrecht donated $1.98 million…
French Volunteer, Dry Sunshine, and Sustainability Students
The darkest month of the year has come and gone, a rather dry and somewhat mild December that ended a big year at Merry Lea Sustainable Farm. As some of our students might say, 2014 was ‘solid.’ I think all...
World-renowned instrumentalists to perform masterpieces during Dec. 9 Afternoon Sabbatical
The husband and wife duo of David Machavariani, cello, and Ketevan Badridze, piano, will be joined by Jameson Cooper, violin, during an Afternoon Sabbatical performance on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the Goshen College Music Center’s Sauder…
Final Days in Peru
Though a knock at the door of Casa Goshen came a tad early (around 6:30 a.m.) we were excited to see our students return safely from their service locations. The early group, Lydia, Trevor, Laura and Shina, came in from...
Mexican Consulate and Goshen College to award $40,000 in aid
The Mexican Consulate in Indianapolis and Goshen College will together award $40,000 in scholarship aid to GC students of Mexican heritage during the 2014-15 school year.
Chape:¡Encuentro! #consumptionassumption
The Worship Assistants will lead the gathered community in a service of thanksgiving this morning. Click for audio file
Concluding our time in China: Beijing and the Great Wall
The Great Wall wrapped up our group’s time in China – students are scheduled to fly home to the U.S. on Tuesday, November 25. It’s been a good semester with a great group of students. It’s been delightful to see…
On Loving and Leaving Ayacucho
Elizabeth was based in Ayacucho during her six weeks of service, working at two Christian schools and an orphanage. Toward the end of her time there, she wrote this journal entry: I emailed a friend that I was falling in...
Thankful
“What do you do at Merry Lea in the winter? Does anything happen on the farm?” If I had a dollar for every time someone asked this question, I’d be rich. There are lots of things that happen in late...
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