Restored 18th century portrait returns to Mennonite Historical Library
An 18th century portrait of Gerrit Roosen (1612-1711), a historical Mennonite leader, has returned to the Mennonite Historical Library (MHL) after being professionally restored.
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Sculptures, turtles, documentaries and more: 2021 Maple and Hickory Scholars
This summer, 15 students participated in the Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars, Goshen College’s eight-week, hands-on interdisciplinary summer research programs.
College adding new entrance on College Avenue in first of two phases
The first phase of a new entrance project to the Goshen College campus is underway at College Avenue and 10th Street, requiring the removal of one house with plans to remove a second house next year.
Students develop sensory trail app
Goshen College students have teamed up with the City of Goshen and ADEC Inc. to create an app as part of a sensory trail initiative to help connect individuals with disabilities to the health benefits and wonder of nature.
Faculty, students present at MCUSA Convention in Cincinnati
Goshen College faculty, staff and students are scheduled to present workshops during the hybrid and in-person and online Mennonite Church USA biennial convention, or MennoCon21, July 6-10, 2021 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio
New scholarships available for Elkhart County adult and transfer students
Goshen College is offering career advancement scholarships to eligible Elkhart County residents who continue their studies at Goshen College in fall 2021, through a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
Three education students named Indiana Outstanding Future Educators
Three Goshen College students, Emily Sandler, Vianey Latisnere Reinada and Shelbey Younts, have been named 2021 Outstanding Future Educators by the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (IACTE).
Mary Linton, former professor of biology, dies at 66
Mary Linton, former professor of biology from 1989-2002, died June 13, 2021 in Bay City, Michigan. She was 66 years old.
Jerrell Ross Richer ’85: Becoming carbon positive
Jerrell Ross Richer teaches courses in economics and sustainability at Goshen College in Indiana. He also teaches Global Sustainability in the Collaborative MBA program
Librarians co-host ‘Just Plain Wrong’ podcast
Current and former GC librarians Erin Milanese, Abby Nafziger and Tillie Yoder co-host the “Just Plain Wrong” podcast, reviewing depictions of Amish, Mennonites and other Plain groups in fictional works such as Amish romance novels and historical films.