Goshen College to host men’s choir festival
Goshen College will host a one-day men’s choir festival Sunday, Feb. 5, culminating in a joint concert at 4 p.m. in the Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall.
Archives for January, 2017
Science Speaker
Service fuels volunteer Stephen Graber’s (’15) goal to be a doctor – Mennonite Mission Network
During his junior year at Goshen College, Stephen Graber became interested in being a doctor. Shadowing physicians at a family practice and cancer clinic exposed him to the profession. But his time at St. Elizabeth’s, seeing the passion with which the health providers serve, has strengthened his sense of mission.
Former President Showalter: ‘Bookends: Satisfying, Surprising, or Stultifying?’
I saw these beautiful bookends in a new way this week. They commemorate a momentous time in my life, the day the Goshen College community formally initiated me into the role of president, after having called me a year earlier.
Sadie Gustafson-Zook ’17 offers song and reflection for these times: ‘Lines that Divide’ – The Mennonite
I think that a lot of people right now are feeling lost, and empathy is the only balm that can heal us. My song “Lines that Divide” attempts to be a reminder that we are bigger than our opinions, and our ability to respect each other should be based on our common humanity.
Norma Jean Weldy, professor emeritus of nursing, remembered for combining holistic medical practices with a deep sense of compassion
Professor emeritus of nursing Norma Jean Weldy, 87, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. She had worked at the college for 33 years until her retirement in 1995.
Inspiration, discomfort mark annual GC Martin Luther King Jr. Study Day – The Goshen News
It was a day of inspiration, reflection and a healthy dose of discomfort at Goshen College Monday morning as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Tobin Miller-Shearer leads oral history workshop
On January 16, 2017, Dr. Tobin Miller-Shearer, an associate professor of history and director of the African-American studies program at University of Montana, visited Goshen College to lead an Oral History Workshop for students interested in the art of oral history and its methodology.
Goshen College celebrates life of slain civil rights leader – The Goshen News
Goshen College’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration took to the Umble Center Sunday evening for a community gathering where dance, song, sharing stories and fellowship where used as the focal point of discussion.
Community icon passes: Doc Abel ’45 lived 92 grand years serving Elkhart County with pride – The Elkhart Truth
Robert Abel shoved every once of energy he had into a full, lively 92 years on Earth. He wasn't afraid to serve 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It may take another 92 years for Elkhart County to recount all of the grand tales of his legacy, appreciate his efforts and thank him properly. The man simply known as "Doc" died Friday, Jan. 13, after battling pneumonia and heart trouble. Yet Dec. 27, two days after Christmas, Doc was still working.