Saba Shami ’81, a giant in Virginia and Arab American politics, passes
Saba Shami '81, a a major influence in Virginia and national politics, passed away on September 17 after a bout with cancer at the age of 65.
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Six alumni named for 2020/2021 Goshen College alumni awards
Six alumni have been chosen for GC's 2020 alumni awards. They are: Franklin Baer ’72 (Culture For Service Award); Shashi Buluswar ’90 (Culture For Service Award); Paul ’08 and Rebecca Shetler Fast ’08 (Young Alumni Award); Krysten Parson ’02 (Champion of Character Award); and Todd Woodworth ’78 (Champion of Character Award).
Ben Hartman ’01 and Rachel Hershberger ’99 use ‘lean’ techniques to pivot during COVID-19 crisis
After losing much of their business to COVID-19 restaurant closures, the owners of Clay Bottom Farm in Goshen, Indiana, didn’t flinch.
Josh Hofer ’11 works with rural areas on new ventures
Josh Hofer knows about marketing — after all, he founded a festival based on meat cubes that has drawn thousands of visitors. Hofer has joined the Community Vitality Team with the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service to create new opportunities for rural areas.
Writer Don Marquis ’59 jazz-loving life in New Orleans comes to a close, with one last dance
For six decades, Don Marquis '59, a son of small-town Indiana, has been the bard of Big Easy jazz. A fixture of the French Quarter, he’s written countless articles and a classic book.
Calvin Redekop ’49: Holy disruptor
GC alumnus and former professor Calvin Redekop is a sociologist, writer, teacher and activist, and has contributed mightily wherever he went and visibly altered the worlds of church, business, service and the environment.
Grateful Web interview with Lotus’ Luke ’02 and Jesse ’02 Miller
Grateful Web had the opportunity to catch up with founding members of Lotus, Jesse and Luke Miller. Lotus will release their new studio album, Free Swim, on Aug. 21.
Bruce Glick ’64: Everywhere I’ve lived, new birds enriched my life
Bruce Glick '64 has long been fascinated by birds and people.
Ashley Davenport ’16 connects broadcasting and agriculture
Ashley Davenport '16 is a broadcaster for Michigan Ag Today and covers issues vital to Michigan agriculture.
Celebrating the career of CEEVN Director Minh Kauffman ’74
On Friday, July 31, Minh Kauffman '74, director of the ACLS Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam (CEEVN), retired after 26 years with ACLS and nearly 50 years working in international educational exchange and community development. She has been called “the most important person involved in the creation of meaningful relations between Viet Nam and the United States.”