Jessica Penner Race ’09 carries on family legacy
Working in artisan retail, Jessica Penner Race '09 had never expected to join the family business of hydraulic and agricultural manufacturing. Then she got her master's degree.
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Amy Gingerich ’99 shares vision for Anabaptism at 500
Amy Gingerich, executive director of MennoMedia, was recently passing through Pennsylvania and made a stop at Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, to talk about the Anabaptism at 500 project, which celebrates the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism.
Tina Schlabach ’82 named Legacy Peacemaker by MC USA
Mennonite Church USA presented Tina Schlabach '82 and Abby Endashaw with the 2024 MC USA Bring the Peace award.
“Standing fast in our shared humanity” by Danielle Klotz ’14
As a student at Goshen College, I minored in Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies. When I shared that information, people would ask, “What exactly does that mean?”
John Eicher ‘05 releases YouTube history lecture series
John P. R. Eicher ‘05, associate professor of European History at Pennsylvania State University–Altoona and 2023-24 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow, has launched a YouTube lecture series titled "Western Civilization (1500-Present): From Dawn, to Decadence, to Disillusionment."
Ben ’13 and Laurel ’13 Woodward-Breckbill named co-directors of the Paris Mennonite Center
Ben and Laurel Woodward-Breckbill will serve as the directors of the Paris Mennonite Center.
“Journey for inclusion” by Ardean Friesen ’99
In 2018, Ardean Friesen asked his church to begin the process of discerning whether the congregation would become open and affirming. The two-year inclusion process let him know that he has a seat at the table.
Berdine (Mininger) Leinbach ’87 to present “The Call of Creation” exhibit at the Mennonite Heritage Center on July 26
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania artist and Goshen College graduate Berdine (Mininger) Leinbach '87 will display her most recent art exhibit, "The Call of Creation," at the Mennonite Heritage Center from July 26 to September 28, 2024.
Grant Rissler ’99 named assistant professor of organizational studies at the University of Richmond
Dr. Grant Rissler has been hired by the School of Professional & Continuing Studies as assistant professor of organizational studies.
Marcos Stoltzfus ’06 named director for the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Marcos Stoltzfus claims he’s a “geek for nonprofits.” The friendly, easy-going Stoltzfus, 40, is keen on science, the environment and people, too.