GOSHEN, Ind. – Goshen College President James E. Brenneman sent the following information to students and employees today:

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the tragic death this morning of Millicent M. Morros, 48, who was due to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership through our adult education program. Based on witness statements, Goshen Police have stated that a man she had previously been in a relationship with shot and killed Millicent behind the downtown Goshen law firm where she worked, and then killed himself.

This is a tremendous loss for Millicent’s family and friends, and we invite your prayers for them at this difficult time. We also know that among those who are grieving today are those of you, students and faculty, who studied beside Millicent, and our prayers also are with you. She will be missed.

Millicent, who lived in Goshen, graduated from Niles High School in 1982, worked locally and also attended Lake Michigan College. She earned an associate degree from Southwestern Michigan College and had been enrolled in our adult degree program since fall 2011, where she had excelled and was named to the Fall 2012 Dean’s List. Millicent worked as a paralegal for Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP.

Related articles:
Obituary: Millicent M. Morros (July 21, 1964 – March 4, 2013)
“Goshen College classmates fondly remember homicide victim” in the Elkhart Truth (3/6/13)
“Coworkers, classmates gather to remember Millicent Morros at Goshen College” in the Elkhart Truth (3/11/13)
“Murder victim’s GC classmates, co-workers, family celebrate her life” in the Goshen News (3/12/13)

Performing Arts Series Concert:

Website: http://www.englishconcert.co.uk

The English Concert, a baroque orchestra from London, will perform at Goshen College in a Performing Arts Series concert on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall.

The orchestra, which was formed in 1973, is known for playing classical music on period instruments. The group has performed chamber music across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. They have recorded over 100 widely praised performances under directors Trevor Pinnock and Harry Bicket.

Tickets are available through the Goshen College Welcome Center by calling (574) 535-7566, e-mailing welcomecenter@goshen.edu or visiting www.goshen.edu/tickets.

Seating for those with disabilities is available and the minimum age of attendees is 5 years old. Tickets are nonrefundable.

The Goshen College Performing Arts Series debuted on Sept. 21, 1997. Since then, the college has hosted more than 100 concerts by some of the world’s greatest performers as part of the program.

Yoder Public Affairs Lecture:

Daniel Philpott, associate professor of political science and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, will present Goshen College’s Yoder Public Affairs Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall. Philpott’s lecture, titled “Reconciliation in Politics? On the Meaning of Justice in the Wake of Massive Injustice,” is free and open to the public.

Philpott has studied international relations, political philosophy, religion and peace studies. However, Philpott’s research lies mainly in reconciliation. In his latest book, “Just and Unjust Peace: An Ethic of Political Reconciliation,” Philpott looks at reconciliation at a global level. He poses that the traditional peace-building approach taken in the United Nations and western governments will not bring healing to communities experiencing injustice. Instead, Philpott calls for a reconciliation approach grounded in Christianity, Islam and Judaism that embraces justice, mercy and peace.

Philpott combines the worlds of activism and scholarly work to embody his vision for reconciliation. Though he has published works in The American Political Science Review and The Journal of Democracy, he also trains political and religious leaders in reconciliation in Burundi and Africa through the Catholic Peacebuilding Network. Philpott also directs a research program on religion and reconciliation at the Kroc Institute.

Philpott received his doctorate from Harvard University. His first book was “Revolutions in Sovereignty: How Ideas Shaped Modern International Relations” and he has edited “The Politics of Past Evil: Religion, Reconciliation, and Transitional Justice.”

The Frank and Betty Jo Yoder Public Affairs Lecture Series is an endowed lectureship that was created for Goshen College in 1978 by Frank (1917-1996) and Betty Jo Yoder of Goshen. The goal of the series is to enable faculty, students and community to hear well-known speakers address current issues.

- By Becca Kraybill

1              7:30 p.m., Goshen College mixed music faculty recital, Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall
Members of the Goshen College music faculty will present a varied recital of musical works in Rieth Recital Hall. Performers will include Kevin Vaughn, organ; Kathryn Schmidt, piano; Beverly Lapp, piano; Jennifer Muñiz and Jorge Muñiz, piano; Chris French, clarinet; Roger Lewis, tuba; and Christine Larson Seitz, piano. The program will feature works by J.S. Bach, J. Ed. Barat, Claude Debussy, Jorge Muñiz, and current GC senior music composition student Levi Smucker.
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 senior/students, available at the door one hour before the concert. GC students/faculty/staff free with ID.

5              7:30 p.m., Yoder Public Affairs Lecture: “Reconciliation in Politics? On The Meaning of Justice in the Wake of Massive Injustice” by Daniel Philpott, Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall
Daniel Philpott, Associate Professor of Political Science and Peace Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, will speak on “Reconciliation in Politics? On The Meaning of Justice in the Wake of Massive Injustice.”

8               4 p.m., Science Speaker: Bioreactors for Rural Cooking Gas: Theory and Field Experience, Science Building, Room 106
Andrew Glick, Goshen College senior, will present his research and findings concerning bioreactors for cooking gas.                           

9              7:30 p.m., 53^rd Annual Concerto-Aria Concert, Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall
Winners of the 2012-13 Goshen College Concerto-Aria Competition will perform with the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Fashun, assistant professor of music at Goshen College, in the 53rd Annual Concerto-Aria Concert. Performing will be:

• Josh Yoder, violin & Chelsea Wimmer, viola (performing Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364)
• Hillary Harder, violin (performing Sibelius’ Concerto in D minor, Op. 47)
• Stephen Graber, tenor saxophone (performing Villa Lobos’ Fantasia for Saxophone & Orchestra)
• Sophie Lapp, piano (performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466)
• Rachel Mast, mezzo soprano (performing Rossini’s “Una voce poco fa” from Il barbiere di Siviglia)
• Madeleine Ruth (performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major)
• Emily Grimes, soprano (performing Puccini’s “Quando me’n vo soletta” from La Boheme)
  Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, available at the door one hour before the concert. GC faculty/staff/students free with ID. 

10            2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Art exhibit reception: Heritage Works, Good Library Art Gallery
Paintings by Abner Hershberger, emeritus professor of art at Goshen College, explore historical Mennonite and agrarian themes by manipulating images from the family photo album. This exhibit is on loan from the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart. The exhibit runs from Feb. 10 to March 28, 2013. Sponsored by the Mennonite-Amish Museum Committee.

12             1 p.m., Afternoon Sabbatical: Goshen College Chamber Choir: “A limitless Expanse,” Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall
The Goshen College Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. Debra Brubaker, Goshen College professor of music, presents sacred and secular sounds and poetry that celebrate our embodiment of our creative source.

12            7:30 p.m., Studio Recital: Students of Solomia Soroka, Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall
Students of Goshen College violin professor Dr. Solomia Soroka will perform sonatas for scordatura violin and harpsichord by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber.

13            4 p.m., Science Speaker: Navigating the immune response: UNC-53/NAV2 mediates multiple aspects of innate immunity, Science Building, Room 106
Dr. Kristopher Schmidt, assistant professor of biology at Goshen College, will present his research on tissue and genetic pathways in the immune systems of worms.

15            8 p.m., Winter One Acts, Umble Center
Student-directed one act plays will feature “Seldom Is Heard” from the 2012 Goshen College Peace Play Contest, among other selections.
Tickets: $3 general admission.

16            3 p.m., Winter One Acts, Umble Center
Student-directed one act plays will feature “Seldom Is Heard” from the 2012 Goshen College Peace Play Contest, among other selections.
Tickets: $3 general admission.

17            7:30 p.m., Winter Chorale Concert, Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall
The Goshen College Choirs will present their Winter Choral Concert in Sauder Concert Hall. Performing are the Goshen College Chorale and Men’s Chorus, directed by Dr. Scott Hochstetler, Goshen College associate professor of music, and the Goshen College Chamber Choir and Women’s World Music Choir, directed by Dr. Debra Brubaker, Goshen College professor of music.
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 senior/students, available at the door one hour before the concert. GC students/faculty/staff free with ID.

17            8 p.m., Winter One Acts, Umble Center
Student-directed one act plays will feature “Seldom Is Heard” from the 2012 Goshen College Peace Play Contest, among other selections.
Tickets: $3 general admission.

19            7 p.m., C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest, Umble Center
Goshen College Students will deliver 8- to 10-minute speeches on their chosen topic relating to peace, in a universal or specific context, including war and violence, political policies, agencies of justice and peace, peacemaking strategies or current events. The addresses are judged on originality, the integration of topic and a peace position and general standards of delivery. Participants compete for cash prizes and the top winner may enter the U.S./Canada Mennonite Central Committee-sponsored C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest.

22            7:30 p.m., Visiting Artist Recital: Martin Hodel and Marvin Blickenstaff, Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall
Goshen College alumnus and music professor Dr. Martin Hodel, trumpet, will be joined by former Goshen College Professor of Music Dr. Marvin Blickenstaff, piano, in a visiting artist recital.
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 senior/students, available at the door one hour before the concert.  GC students/faculty/staff free with ID.

Goshen College’s Administration Building, Church-Chapel, Good Library, Music Center, Newcomer Center and Umble Center are accessible to people using wheelchairs and others with physical limitations.

Find directions to the college or look at a campus map. For ticket information, contact the Welcome Center, at (574) 535-7566, or email welcomecenter@goshen.edu.

La Coordinadora de Desarrollo Multicultural Comunitario de Goshen College Rocío Díaz es la anfitriona del programa “Destino Latino Colegio de Goshen,” un segmento en español de 10 minutos que comparte las oportunidades de educación desde preescolar hasta la universidad. Las familias que hablan español pueden escuchar el programa sintonizando con La Mejor (1460 AM) a la 1 pm en el primer y tercer jueves de cada mes para consejos prácticos e información acerca de la educación K-12 y de preparación para la universidad.

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Un programa de radio que sale al aire dos veces al mes trae un enfoque en la educación para la comunidad latina en Michiana. “Destino Latino de Goshen College”, patrocinado por el Centro de Educación Intercultural e internacional de Goshen College, es un segmento de 10 minutos en español que comparte las oportunidades de educación desde preescolar hasta la universidad.

Las familias que hablan español pueden escuchar el programa sintonizando la estación La Mejor (1460 AM) a la 1 pm en el primer y tercer jueves de cada mes para consejos prácticos e información acerca de la educación de K-12 y de la preparación para la universidad. Personas de Goshen College y de Goshen Community Schools se alternan los jueves como invitados. El objetivo del programa que comenzó a transmitirse en el otoño, es proporcionar apoyo a las familias latinas en el proceso de enviar a sus hijos a la universidad y aumentar el número de estudiantes latinos que van a la universidad.

La anfitriona del programa y coordinadora de desarrollo multicultural comunitario de Goshen College Rocío Díaz dijo: “Quiero que los padres sepan los pasos necesarios para preparar y enviar a sus hijos a la universidad. Como latina, sé que tengo que hablar con los padres para lograr que los estudiantes vayan a la universidad. Yo les digo lo importante que es la educación universitaria para tener éxito en los Estados Unidos. Espero que los padres planten una semilla en la mente de sus hijos de que ya no es suficiente graduarse de la escuela secundaria. Además, quiero desarrollar una relación de confianza con las familias de la comunidad latina para que vean la universidad como una opción para sus hijos.”

Algunos programas recientes han ofrecido entrevistas con líderes de la educación y asesoramiento práctico. Los temas presentados han sido:

• La tecnología en las escuelas, cómo leer la boleta de calificaciones y por qué las conferencias de padres y maestros son importantes (Por parte de Goshen Community Schools), y
• ¿Por qué los latinos deben ir a la universidad, cuál es la mejor universidad para ti, cómo prepararse para la universidad, y cómo pagar la universidad (por parte de Goshen College)?

“El programa instruye a la comunidad latina acerca de la educación en los Estados Unidos con el propósito de mejorar la comunidad”, dijo la doctora Rebecca Hernández, Decana Asociada para el Desarrollo Intercultural y Asociaciones Educativas de Goshen College.

El programa sale al aire el primer y tercer jueves de cada mes a la 1 pm en la 1460 AM, o en línea en: www.lamejor1460am.com.