Past Events
Atlee and Winifred Beechy Peace Lectureship: “Tech and Social Transformation,” Dr. Lisa Schirch
The Atlee and Winifred Beechy Peace Lectureship on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. will feature Dr. Lisa Schirch speaking on “Tech and Social Transformation: The Best and Worst Impacts of Technology on Peace and Democracy in 2024” on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Umble Center. Schirch is a renowned expert in peacebuilding and technology.
Umble Master Class: “Learning to use your voice well," Dr. Allan Rudy-Froese
Dr. Allan Rudy-Froese, a seminary professor of preaching and a certified voice coach , will be the Umble Master Class presenter at Goshen College and presenting a public keynote address, “Learning to Use Your Voice Well,” on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Umble Center. In this interactive presentation, he will share highlights of his voice coach training at Linklater Centre in Scotland. The event is free and open to the public.
Performing Arts Series: Kurt Elling
Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time GRAMMY® winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. Elling’s voice is instantly recognizable, embracing listeners with his warm, rich baritone and navigating the full span of his four-octave range as a virtuoso improviser and a compelling storyteller.
Michiana Regional Seed Swap
The 6th annual Michiana Regional Seed Swap is a resource for residents in Michiana and beyond to exchange and learn about seeds.
2024 King Celebration
2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions of Change in Elkhart County”
Performing Arts Series: A Chanticleer Christmas
Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker magazine, the San Francisco-based, GRAMMY®-winning ensemble Chanticleer will present “A Chanticleer Christmas,” the group’s most beloved program.
A Festival of Carols
Goshen College will present the 20th annual musical celebration of Christmas, “A Festival of Carols,” a special celebration that features four choirs and an orchestra, along with audience participation on traditional carols, all in a concert hall festively decorated with garlands, lights and trees. “A Festival of Carols” is patterned on a traditional English worship service, and features Christmas carols, spirituals, scripture readings and sacred works of music for the holiday season. Performers include the Goshen College Chamber Choir, Vox Profundi, Voices of the Earth, Goshen College Symphony Orchestra and Shout For Joy Children’s Choir. The audience will also be invited to join the choirs to sing familiar carols during the performance. Tickets are now available for any of the three performances on Dec. 1, 2 or 3.
Fall Mainstage Play: “Twelfth Night: Or What You Will” by William Shakespeare
In this fall’s mainstage play, “Twelfth Night: Or What You Will,” the Goshen College Theater Department draws inspiration from post-punk youth culture in London, circa 1980, giving a new setting to the classic Shakespeare gender-bending romantic comedy. It will be performed on Friday, Nov. 10; Saturday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 12 and 19 at 2:30 p.m. in Umble Center.
Art Exhibit: Goshen College Art Faculty & Retired Faculty
The Goshen College Art Faculty & Retired Faculty Exhibit will open with a reception and artist talk on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Center's Hershberger Art Gallery. The exhibit runs until January 14, 2024.
African American Open House
African American juniors and seniors in high school can visit Goshen College on Nov. 18 and take a tour of the campus. They will receive information about financial aid and how to register for college. Students will have the opportunity to meet African American faculty & staff on campus and have lunch with fellow attendees. Lunch will be provided followed by a basketball game and tailgate.