President Stoltzfus’ 122nd Commencement speech: A time for loaves and fishes
Goshen College President Rebecca J. Stoltzfus delivered this speech for the 122nd Commencement Ceremony, held online, on April 26, 2020.
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Speech: Regina Shands Stoltzfus, “Unapologetically Just”
Dr. Regina Shands Stoltzfus, professor of peace, justice and conflict studies, delivered a speech titled "Unapologetically Just" on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 during Goshen College's King Celebration convocation.
President’s Speech: Reflections on Servant Leadership
Goshen College was brought into being by ordinary people who saw potential and had the courage to develop that potential. By extraordinary leaders who were motivated by their own joy in the work, and also to create something for their community, as it was then and for the generations to come.
Commencement Speech 2019 (full text): “On Finding Meaning & Creating a ‘World House'” by Gayatri Patnaik ’90
Commencement address (as prepared for delivery) by Gayatri Patnaik, at the 121st Goshen College Commencement on Sunday, April 28, 2019.
President’s baccalaureate speech: “Written on your heart”
Commencement address (as prepared for delivery) by Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, at the 121st Goshen College Commencement Weekend Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Related Links: Commencement story Baccalaureate worship service photo album Commencement photo album Full text of Commencement address by Gayatri Patnaik Welcome to you…
President’s Speech: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Spring convocation message, delivered by Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, President of Goshen College, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in the Goshen College Church-Chapel (as prepared for delivery)
President’s Speech: Propositions for Global Citizenship
Fall Opening Convocation message, delivered by Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, President of Goshen College, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in the Goshen College Church-Chapel (as prepared for delivery)
President’s baccalaureate sermon: “Cloudscapes”
Baccalaureate sermon (as prepared for delivery) by Dr. Rebecca J. Stoltzfus, president of Goshen College, on Sunday, April 29, 2018 in the Goshen College Church-Chapel President Stoltzfus (Photo by Olivia Copsey) Text: Ephesians 3:18-22 Welcome, welcome to each one you! It is so good to be here with…
Inaugural Address: “Distinctively Goshen”
Inaugural address, delivered by Dr. Rebecca J. Stoltzfus, president of Goshen College, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall (as prepared for delivery) See inauguration ceremony photos Read the press release Watch the inauguration ceremony video View the inauguration program Read…
President’s Speech: “Try this!”
President Stoltzfus addressed the campus body for the first time as president during a welcome convocation on Nov. 8, 2017.