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Goshen College focuses on role of faith in the civil rights movement during MLK Study Day

During Goshen College's 18th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Study Day on Monday, Jan. 17, the life and legacy of Dr. King will be celebrated through music, poetry, prayer, art, story-telling and a discussion about race. In particular, the role of faith in the civil rights movement will be at the heart of the day's agenda, which has a theme of "Christ, Hope and Survival." As the college cancels daytime classes so that students can participate fully in the events, the public is also invited.

Student Art Show: “Tolerance & The Other”

Student Art Show: “Tolerance & The Other” From Nov. 19 to Dec. 6, Goshen College student artwork will be on display in the Fall Student Art Show, “Tolerance and the Other,” in the college’s Good Library Basement Gallery. The opening reception will be on Friday, Nov. 19 from 2 to…

Mikey Burton: Graphic Design

Mike Burton: Graphic Design, Illustration and Letterpress Reception: Sunday, Nov 14, 2010, 2-3:30 p.m. Graphic designer, illustrator and letterpress printer Mikey Burton will be exhibiting at the Hershberger Gallery Oct. 31, 2010-Jan. 12, 2011. Originally from Canton, Ohio, Burton earned his Bachelor of Science/Master of Arts degree in Visual Communication…

John Blosser: Retrospective Exhibit

John Blosser: Retrospective Exhibit John Blosser has taught in Goshen College’s Art Department for 10 years and before that at Hesston College for 20. This exhibit features the work he has done throughout his career as he nears retirement in 2011. There will be a reception for this show during…

Goshen College honors seven outstanding alumni during Homecoming Weekend

2010 Culture for Service Awardees: Wilma Shank ’46 and David A. Shank ’48 (front), Wilmar Stahl ’71 (back, third from left), and Nancy Chupp ’87 (back, second from left) 2010 Decade of Servant Leadership Awardee: Cristina Hernandez ’00 (back left) 2010 Champions of Character Awardees : BJ Leichty ’75 and…

Grandmother’s Flower Garden: Floral Design in Mennonite and Amish Quilts

Antique and contemporary quilts by Mennonite and Amish makers, using both geometric and naturalistic flower motifs. The exhibit is a tribute to the traditional design known as “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” that has become one of the most popular patterns in the history of American quilt-making. Quilts will come from the…

Dick Lehman Reception

Dick Lehman Reception Reception for Dick Lehman whose exhibit has been in the Hershberger Art Gallery since June 13 and ends Sept 12. The exhibit is entitled: Collected Meanings: Japanese Pottery and Travel Stories.

At 112th Goshen College commencement, federal judge encourages graduates to keep love at center of lives and first nursing master’s degrees are awarded

Goshen College's Class of 2010 received degrees on Sunday, April 25 after they were described as the light of the world by President James E. Brenneman and encouraged to become immortal by the chief administrative law judge of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Department of Transportation judge Ronnie A. Yoder to speak at Goshen College commencement April 25

During the 112th Goshen College commencement Ronnie A. Yoder, the chief administrative law judge of the U.S. Department of Transportation, will present a commencement address to graduating seniors, titled "A Niche for You- Immortality," in Goshen College's Roman Gingrich Recreation-Fitness Center at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 25.

Goshen College announces dynamic and eclectic 2010-11 Performing Arts Series lineup

The 2010-11 season of the Goshen College Performing Arts Series will again bring an incredible breadth of top quality arts performances to the college, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Conspirare, Wailin' Jennys, Shawn Colvin and Loudon Wainwright III, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, The 5 Browns and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic.