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Shanahan: 49ers intern Katie Sowers ’09 ‘did as good of a job as anyone’

The 49ers announced the addition of eight coaching interns, including Katie Sowers '09 the first woman in franchise history to serve in an instruction role.

Mennonite Health Services President/CEO Rick Stiffney ’73 announces retirement plans

The board of directors of Mennonite Health Services (MHS) announced today that MHS president/CEO Rick M. Stiffney plans to retire in the spring of 2018.

Attorney Matthew R. Hochstetler ’06 named one of county’s Twenty under 40 – About Stark County

‘Nuestras Memorias’ chronicles growing up Mennonite in Puerto Rico

A new book titled “Growing Up Mennonite in Puerto Rico: Nuestras Memorias,” was released in May, chronicling the experiences of Mennonites growing up in Puerto Rico in the mid-20th century.

Dr. Jerold Meyer ’74 retires after 37 years of service to Coshocton County – Coshocton Tribune

What began as a three-year commitment grew into 37 years of serving Coshocton County patients of all ages for Dr. Jerold Meyer.

Exec. Dir. of Merry Lea Luke Gascho on “The Future Church Summit: Light, Salt and Tenacity” – Mennonite Church USA

Being connected to the Mennonite Church is a stream that runs deeply through my life. My heritage has long roots in the Anabaptist tradition for which I am grateful. But my connection consists of much more than an ethnic, cultural and familial basis. While each of these elements plays a role in whom I am, I find the deepest connection in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Art Smucker: Relief work builds more than just buildings – Mennonite Central Committee

For Art Smucker, his time serving with MCC in Europe following World War II focused on rebuilding the infrastructure decimated by the war. But he soon found that relationships were also being built in the process.

‘Sisterhood in Florida’ by Anita Hooley Yoder ’07 – The Mennonite

While I was working on a book about Mennonite women’s organizations, I wanted to experience diverse and vibrant Mennonite women’s activities firsthand. I met interesting people and heard important stories at women’s gatherings across the country. But it was a trip to south Florida in November 2015 that provided an especially unique and inspiring glimpse of what Mennonite women are up to today.

Ruby Payne ’72 challenges Elkhart community to develop infrastructure to fight poverty – The Elkhart Truth

A community won’t get rid of poverty overnight, according to Ruby Payne. But if it works at the issue well for 15 or 20 years, it can make a difference.

Rebecca Stoltzfus ’83 tapped to lead Goshen College – Cornell.edu

“I congratulate Becky on this well-deserved appointment,” said Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff. “Goshen College could not have found a more outstanding leader, and the fact that she is an alumna makes this appointment even more special. As a member of our faculty and as vice provost, Becky has had an enormous impact on our research and on student and engagement programs. She has left an indelible imprint on this institution, and her vision and experiences will serve Goshen well.”