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Sustainability experts to talk about saving energy and money at March Afternoon Sabbatical

Goshen College Sustainability Coordinator and Utilities Manager Glenn Gilbert and Vice President of McCormick Motors (Nappanee, Ind.) Gordon Moore will talk about the fascinating ways that saving energy is not only "green," but also makes sense for the fiscal bottom line of an institution and a business. This will be the Goshen College Afternoon Sabbatical presentation on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Susan and David Clayton

Susan and David Clayton Clay and Fiber Reception: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m.

Terry Evans

Terry Evans Chicago artist photographer Terry Evans is the Goshen College Art Department’s 2010 Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist, and will offer a public lecture, “Now and Then,” in the Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m., with a reception following. The presentation is free…

Goshen College students speak for peace in annual oratorical contest, Feb. 9

Seven Goshen College students will speak Tuesday, Feb. 9 about issues of peace and justice for the annual C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest.

Book signing to be held for new book on Guy F. Hershberger and Mennonite pacifism

A reception and book signing will be held for Goshen College Professor Emeritus of History Theron F. Schlabach's new book War, Peace and Social Conscience: Guy F. Hershberger and Mennonite Ethics (Herald Press, 2009) on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the College Mennonite Church's Koinonia Rooms.

Goshen College focuses on peacemaking during Jan. 18 MLK Study Day

During Goshen College's 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Study Day on Monday, Jan. 18, the life and legacy of Dr. King's emphasis on making peace will be celebrated through music, poetry, prayer, story-telling, a town hall discussion and a workshop. As the college cancels daytime classes so that students can participate fully in the events, the public is also invited.

Mennonite peacemakers across generations gather to discuss resistance – then and now

It was the height of the Vietnam War and the U.S. military draft; Woodstock was taking place in New York; and it was also a turning point for the Mennonite peace witness. The year was 1969.

Three Goshen College students’ ‘This I Believe’ essays air Nov. 17-Dec 1

The public radio station in Elkhart, Ind., WVPE-88.1 FM (www.wvpe.org), has selected essays by three Goshen College students to air the Tuesdays between Nov. 17 and Dec. 1 on the "This I Believe" segment of its program. All of the pieces are scheduled to air at 7:35 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.

Goshen College honors four outstanding alumni during Homecoming weekend

This year's theme is "Going Green at Goshen" and includes a number of special opportunities focused around environmental sustainability. In addition to class reunions, other highlights of the weekend are One-Act plays, kids' activities, athletic events, a hymn sing, environmental issue seminars by professors, art exhibits, a field trip to Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, an alumni picnic with local produce and the Music Gala.

Goshen College president opens school year by asking peacemakers to help heal the world

Goshen College President James E. Brenneman opened the new school year by inviting members of the campus community to become peacemakers as they pursue their professions, passions and callings.