United Way supports Write on Sports camp at Goshen College
United Way of Elkhart County provided a $2,500 Innovation Grant in support of the two-week Write on Sports camp for middle-school students this summer.
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Church and Peace – Mennonite World Review
In the aftermath of World War II, Christians on all sides of the conflict were forced to ponder the sobering consequences of modern warfare. The sheer devastation of the war — symbolized by the firebombing of Dresden and the use of atomic weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki — raised new questions about the logic of “just war” arguments.
Philip Sugden exhibit showcases South Asian inspired art
Although many artists travel to exotic locations for inspiration, not many meet the Dalai Lama on their journey, let alone live as his guest for six months. Philip Sugden, an assistant professor of art at Bluffton University, is among these few.
Students engage in exploratory summer research program
Fourteen Goshen College students are participating in the Maple Scholars Summer Research Program. Started in 1998, Maple Scholars is an eight-week program of research, experimentation, analysis and archiving data.
Kansas Bible Company Talks Life as a 12-Man Band – Billboard
Despite their name, the group known as the Kansas Bible Company is actually based in Nashville.
Goshen’s Justin Gillette ’05 says running beats working – The Elkhart Truth
As Justin Gillette fielded questions this week from a group of middle-schoolers during a Goshen College camp session for aspiring sports journalists, a theme developed in the queries, one that suggested maybe running isn’t really work.
On call in Nepal: GC nursing students gain experience abroad
Goshen College nursing students, with the help of a GC nursing alum, experienced the realities of nursing abroad and found new “sisters” during a May term class in Nepal.
Goshen College alum nominated to National Science Board by Obama
President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate 1966 Goshen College graduate Dr. Roger N. Beachy to the National Science Board for the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Andy Ammons, associate professor of biology, on preventing mosquito borne illness – Fox 28
Mosquitos are more than just pesky; they can make you sick. Though there's been concern lately about Chikungunya Virus, experts say mosquito borne illnesses, like West Nile, may not be as dangerous as scientists once thought.
Goshen artists craft community – The Elkhart Truth
The first annual Arts on the Millrace highlighted Goshen’s growing number of entrepreneurial artisans. Take a closer look at some of them in this feature video from Goshen College student Abby Deaton.