Black History Month 2024
Here is a look back at some of the events and content that were shared to help amplify Black voices on campus and showcase Black excellence during the 2024 Black History Month.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Photo Albums
Check out past events at Goshen College that promote diversity, equity and inclusion for all on campus.
February 2024 Snapshots
Photos from around campus during February 2024.
King Celebration 2024
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month Convocation
On Wednesday September 20, 2023, Goshen College students, staff and community members gathered at the Chruch-Chapel to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The convocation was led by the Latino Student Union.
International Student Club Coffeehouse 2023
On April 1, 2023, the International Student Club presented their annual coffeehouse performance in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall.
60th Anniversary Letters from a Birmingham Jail
On April 4, 2023, Goshen College hosted the 60th Anniversary Letters from a Birmingham Jail in the Church-Chapel.
“Goshen: A Sundown Town’s Transformation” Premiere
On March 21, 2023, Goshen College students, faculty, and community members gathered at the Goshen Theater to watch the premiere of "Goshen: A Sundown Town's Transformation". The film was produced by Goshen College film production major Silas Immanuel as a Maple Scholars project and advised by Kyle Hufford, Associate Professor of Communication.
Goshen Monologues 2023
On March 14, 2023, Goshen College students performed stories from women and non-binary students, faculty and staff about mental health, body image, sexuality, trauma and relationships in the tenth annual Goshen Monologues.
Celebration Convocation: Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution
On January 25, 2023, Goshen College students, staff and community members gathered in the Church-Chapel to celebrate the designation of the college as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.
King Celebration 2023
On January 16, 2023, Goshen College students, staff, and community members gathered to honor the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. with the theme "Hidden Treasures, Untold Stories". The Keynote speaker was Dr. Daryll Heller, Director of the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center and Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies.