Large areas of the college campus lawn are being transformed from traditional lawn to native prairie laboratory spaces. For almost a year, Goshen College has been planning and organizing this effort, and on May 2 the process began. The change required that the existing turf be killed and new seeds be planted. Now the slow … Keep reading »
College launches institute focused on ecological regeneration
March 28, 2011 An “exciting new chapter” has begun at Goshen College, according to the college’s President James E. Brenneman on March 24 as he launched three institutes, all focused on the college’s distinctive academic strengths as they relate to faith. “Today, I’m pleased to formally announce the creation and launch at Goshen College of … Keep reading »
Goshen College launches unique residential Sustainability Semester at Merry Lea
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College will offer – beginning in the fall of 2011 – the Sustainability Semester in Residence for students to live and learn in Indiana’s first platinum-rated LEED® facility located on an 1,189-acre nature preserve.
GC makes list of 34 colleges/universities that get star for sustainability
Thirty-four institutions of higher education — including Goshen College — have submitted data for a rating through STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System. Launched more than a year ago by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS is the only rating system of its kind that involves public … Keep reading »
Podcast: Learn how the GC dining hall is focused on sustainability
Listen to a behind-the-scenes look at the Goshen College Dining Hall and its sustainability efforts in this pocast by a recent visitor. Beware…it will make you hungry!
Environmental science professor works at peacebuilding by making connections
As a biology and environmental science professor, Ryan Sensenig knows that his students need to learn more than how to use a microscope or all of the scientific names of the plants they are studying.
Beyond burgers and fries: Campus dining hall incorporates care for the earth and students' bodies
College dining halls are known for large amounts of food thrown away by students, for grease-laden burgers and chicken nuggets and for preparing mass quantities of food straight from the freezer section that would never be considered “fresh.” But something different is going on in the Goshen College Dining Hall, with the AVI Fresh food … Keep reading »
PHOTOS: EcoPAX Club's canoeing and trash pick-up on 10.10.10
On 10.10.10, the Goshen College EcoPAX student club organized a work party day of environmental action and reflection in connection with 350.org’s day of action. After a meal and discussion together at the College Cabin, the group participated in a canoeing race of who could pick up the most trash on the Elkhart River. Students … Keep reading »
Goshen continues to significantly lower energy use and bills
Energy usage for the Goshen College campus during the 2009-10 school year has been added up, and the energy bills and consumption continue to head in the right direction: down. Read more about this from the Oct. 12, 2010 article.
Resource: "Creation Care: Keepers of the Earth" by Luke Gascho
How can Christians put their faith into practice on issues like air and water quality, energy use, and the climate? Designed for small group study, Creation Care: Keepers of the Earth shows us the path from biblical scripture to environmental stewardship. Author Luke Gascho, director of Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, helps … Keep reading »