February 2024 Snapshots
Photos from around campus during February 2024.
Photos from around campus during February 2024.
On Saturday February 17th, 2024, ten Goshen College student winners of the 2024 Goshen College Concerto-Aria Competition performed arias and individual concerto movements with the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra during the 64th annual Concerto-Aria Concert.
On February 10, 2024, The Goshen College Choirs presented their annual Winter Choral Concert in Sauder Concert Hall. The groups that performed were: Vox Profundi, directed by Scott Hochstetler, Voices of the Earth, directed by H. Roz Woll and Marcia Yost, and the GC Chamber Choir, directed by Scott Hochstetler.
On January 27, 2024, prospective students visited Goshen College’s campus to learn more about the opportunities and programs available on campus as a student. Activities included connecting with current GC students, meeting professors and attending fine art performances from current GC students.
Photos from around campus during January 2024.
On January 20, 2024, Goshen College hosted the annual “Michiana Regional Seed Swap” where gardeners, growers and plant enthusiasts gathered to exchange seeds and participate in educational sessions.
On January 15, 2024, Goshen College students, staff and community members gathered in the Church-Chapel to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the theme “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions of Change in Elkhart County.” The keynote speaker was Cynthea Millsaps, executive director of the Center for Community Engagement of Goshen College and executive director of Mennonite Women USA. The documentary film "What Happened at Benham West: African American Stories of Community, Displacement and Hope" was shown in the Umble Center. The film was coordinated by Nekeisha Alayna Alexis, Intercultural Competence and Undoing Racism Coordinator at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and Jamie Pitts, associate professor of Anabaptist studies and director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Oliver Pettis of Black Lion Cinematography was the filmmaker.
On December 15, 2023, Goshen College employees gathered in the Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall to celebrate Christmas and participate in making gingerbread houses, festive caroling, and Goshen College trivia.
On Tuesday December 5, 2023, Goshen College students began their final exams for the fall semester and had the opportunity to take part in multiple activities, including de-stressing with puppies, a late night study break, and cookies from the library.
On December 1-3, 2023, Goshen College music ensembles presented the 20th annual musical celebration of Christmas, “A Festival of Carols,” in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall.