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Interview with John D. Roth: A study Bible for Anabaptism’s birthday
In this interview, John D. Roth, professor emerita of history at GC, discusses the Anabaptism at 500 project and gives insight into the creation of the Anabaptist Community Bible.


Anita Stalter, professor emerita of education and vice president for academic affairs emerita, dies at 77
A Celebration of Life service for Anita Stalter is scheduled for Sunday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at Goshen Theater (216 S. Main Street, Goshen, Ind.). After the service, there will be a “Cinnamon Rolls and Stories” sharing time.


Millsaps honored with Elkhart Chamber community impact award
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce honored Cyneatha Millsaps last Wednesday night with the Community Impact Award at the board’s Celebrating Minority Business Excellence dinner. Millsaps, the executive director at Goshen College’s Center for Community Engagement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, said she was “really grateful” for the award.


Jodi Beyeler named vice president for institutional advancement
President Rebecca Stoltzfus recently announced the appointment of Jodi Beyeler as vice president for institutional advancement.


Nine retiring employees say farewell after decades of service
Nine employees said farewell to Goshen College this year as they retired from long tenures of service. Together, they have worked a total of 251 years and an average of approximately 28 years at the college.


Goshen College professor awarded Fulbright fellowship for sustainability research in Indonesia
Dr. John Mischler, associate professor of sustainability and environmental education, has recently been honored with a Fulbright fellowship.


Duane Stoltzfus: Research on conscientious objectors
With 14 words, the U.S. Bureau of Naturalization recast the terms of citizenship in the United States after World War I, in effect declaring pacifists the new enemy, according to Duane Stoltzfus ’81, professor of communication and director of adult and graduate programs at Goshen College.


Jan Bender Shetler: Tanzanian cultural heritage research and preservation
Jan Bender Shetler ’78, the director of global education and former professor of history at Goshen College, is set to retire this year, concluding a career dedicated to historical research, community involvement and cultural preservation.


Robert Brenneman: Peacemaking research in Central America
Robert Brenneman, professor of criminal justice and sociology at Goshen College, has dedicated his research career to understanding and addressing the root causes of violence, particularly in northern Central America.