Minh Kauffman ’74: Culture For Service Award Winner Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | director, Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam (CEEVN) | elementary education major Nick Yutzy ’21 Minh (Nguyen) Kauffman ’74 has dedicated her professional life to social change and community building across countries, cultures and language barriers. For the…
Carolyn Sauder ’55: Culture For Service Award Winner Archbold, Ohio | retired director, Sauder Village | Education major By Nick Yutzy ’21 & Brian Yoder Schlabach ’07 Carolyn (Yoder) Sauder ’55 personifies generosity and service, giving freely of her time, resources and talents to improve the world and…
Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma ’05: Young Alumni Award Winner Three Rivers, Michigan | community development leader | peace, justice & conflict studies major By Siana Emery ’20 More than a decade after graduating from Goshen College, Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma ’05 is using the skills and concepts from his peace, justice…
Kari Heusinkveld ’12: Champions of Character Award Winner Kalona, Iowa | high school basketball coach | biology major By Siana Emery ’20 Kari Heusinkveld ’12 has taken the leadership and passion for basketball that she developed at Goshen College to Hillcrest Academy (formerly Iowa Mennonite School) in Kalona,…
Garrett Cannizzo ’12: Champions of Character Award Winner Granger, Indiana | senior accounting manager | accounting major By Siana Emery ’20 Garrett Cannizzo ’12 was not only a top athlete, but a strong scholar during his time at Goshen College, which has helped lead him to quick success…
What did you like most about Goshen College and/or the Social Work Program and why? I completely value Goshen College’s vision for diversity and environmental sustainability. Goshen strives to bring this awareness to its students as well as its surrounding community. Goshen College’s Social Work program provided…
What did you like most about Goshen College and/or the Social Work Program and why? What I liked the most about my experience was how comprehensive the Social Work Program courses were. Goshen College equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to approach clients’ needs in a manner that respects…
What did you like most about Goshen College and/or the Social Work Program and why? What I liked most about Goshen College was the relationship that you are able to develop with fellow students as well the professors. Professors made it a priority to help their students be successful in…
What did you like most about Goshen College and/or the Social Work Program and why? I adore the powerful celebration of diversity and rich culture that is present at Goshen College, both in the classroom and throughout campus. I now have an increased appreciation, understanding, and curiosity of how others…
What did you like most about Goshen College and/or the Social Work Program and why? It is an understatement to say that the social work program at Goshen College surpassed my expectations. The program made me the skilled and talented social worker that I am today! I cannot say enough…
