Maria Witmer-Rich ’96: Watercolor art is chemist’s counterpoint
Maria Witmer-Rich '96 connects art and science and is equally at home in the chemistry lab as she is in the painting studio.
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Paul Shetler Fast ’08 appointed to the Elkhart County Board of Health
Paul Shetler Fast '08, global health coordinator for the Mennonite Central Committee and adjunct professor of public health at GC, has been appointed to the Elkhart County Board of Health.
Dianna Campos’ (’21) DreamWorks internship blends her love for art and storytelling
Dianna Campos, a 2021 graduate with degrees in art and communication, is putting her education and experience to good use at DreamWorks as a TV Animation Production Intern on an upcoming show.
Dr. Shafkat Khan ’08 named director of conservation at Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is pleased to announce Dr. Shafkat Khan '08 as director of conservation.
Northwest Health names Tamara Awald ’95 chief quality officer
Northwest Health has named Tamara Awald '95 as chief quality officer. The health care system in Valparaiso, LaPorte and Knox has more than 3,000 employees, 700 doctors and 60 public access points, including urgent care centers and outpatient surgery centers.
Girl Named Tom brings Mennonite harmonies to ‘The Voice’ – Sojourners
Mennonites all over the country have rallied behind the Liechty siblings as Girl Named Tom made their way through The Voice’s singing competition. Ken Nafziger '63, a professor emeritus of music at Eastern Mennonite University and music editor of the 1992 Hymnal: A Worship Book, said, “It is a matter of pride for the church. Of course, we don't talk about pride as Mennonites, but it is powerful that somebody from among us accomplished that.”
Matt ’05 & Elizabeth ’06 Troyer-Miller contribute to their Nebraska community’s well-being
Matt Troyer-Miller '05 is pastor of Wood River Mennonite Church, and an EMT and chaplain for the Wood River Volunteer Fire Department, and Elizabeth Troyer-Miller '06 works part time for Heartland Disaster Recovery Group and offers mediation services.
Meet Tracy Anglemeyer ’02, RV Technical Institute’s new director of recruitment
With over 30 years of experience in the RV industry, Tracy Anglemeyer '02 has a wealth of industry knowledge.
Goshen College alums, Girl Named Tom, win Season 21 of “The Voice”
Siblings Joshua '18 and Caleb '19 Liechty performed together and on their own on GC stages throughout their college experience. Now, they have joined their voices with their younger sister, Bekah, as "Girl Named Tom," competing on and WINNING season 21 of NBC's The Voice.
AMBS honors Fred Speckeen ’53 with Alumni Ministry and Service Recognition
Frederick J. Speckeen '53, of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada is a recipient of the 2021 Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) Alumni Ministry and Service Recognition.