Archives for 2010

Retired Goshen College professor authors book on church colleges retaining distinctiveness

Abilene Christian University Press recently published a new book by retired Goshen College Professor of Physics Al Meyer, who was an executive of Mennonite Board of Education for 28 years. The book is titled "Realizing Our Intentions: A Guide for Churches and Colleges with Distinctive Missions."

President’s speech: “Fireflies, Laser and Lamps: A Vocation in Lights”

Baccalaureate sermon, delivered by Dr. James E. Brenneman, President of Goshen College on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Goshen College Church-Chapel

“Elderly dementia patients and ‘at-risk’ students create friendships” in the Chicago Tribune about Philip Kendall ’05

Department of Transportation judge Ronnie A. Yoder to speak at Goshen College commencement April 25

During the 112th Goshen College commencement Ronnie A. Yoder, the chief administrative law judge of the U.S. Department of Transportation, will present a commencement address to graduating seniors, titled "A Niche for You- Immortality," in Goshen College's Roman Gingrich Recreation-Fitness Center at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 25.

Goshen College announces dynamic and eclectic 2010-11 Performing Arts Series lineup

The 2010-11 season of the Goshen College Performing Arts Series will again bring an incredible breadth of top quality arts performances to the college, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Conspirare, Wailin' Jennys, Shawn Colvin and Loudon Wainwright III, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, The 5 Browns and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic.

Goshen College professors present contrasting views on the national anthem

Two Goshen College faculty members united in their commitment to pacifism, the teachings of the Mennonite church and extending Christian hospitality to others presented conflicting opinions on playing the national anthem before sports events at the college.

President Brenneman releases statement as national anthem is played on campus

History was made today at Goshen College as the national anthem was played before two sports events for the first time since intercollegiate athletics began at the college in 1957. The anthem was played before a 1 p.m. baseball team doubleheader against Siena Heights University and softball team doubleheader against St. Joseph's College at 3 p.m.

Goshen College prepares to play anthem while campus dialogue continues

Goshen College will play the national anthem before sports events for the first time on March 23 and will hold a campus-wide dialogue on the issue on March 24.

Goshen College Alumni Executive Board releases statement on national anthem decision

The Goshen College Alumni Executive Board released the following statement today:

Goshen College announces plans for national anthem’s implementation

In January, the Goshen College Presidents Council, led by President Jim Brenneman, decided to allow the college's Athletic Department to play an instrumental version of the national anthem prior to some sporting events beginning this spring. In preparing for that change in practice to be implemented- beginning with the March 23 baseball and softball games -the President's Council recently affirmed the plans of the Athletic Department.