Goshen College to host Presidential inauguration watch

WHAT: An interactive and educational gathering at Goshen College to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama, the first African-American U.S. president

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Umble Center

WHO: Students, faculty and staff of Goshen College will gather, and the public is invited.

ADMISSION: Free

PURPOSE: This will be an historic event and we view it as an excellent educational opportunity. The event will include viewing on a very big screen of the swearing-in ceremony of President Obama and his inaugural address, and will also include a time of comments, context and perspective by Goshen College students and professors, as well as reaction from audience members.

SPONSORS: Goshen College Black Student Union; Communication Department; History Department; Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies; Bible, Religion & Philosophy; Multicultural Affairs Office; and Public Relations

RSVP:  If you plan on covering this event, please contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu or Director of Public Relations Richard R. Aguirre at (574) 535-7571 or rraguirre@goshen.edu.

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Goshen College, established in 1894, is a residential Christian liberal arts college rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The college's Christ-centered core values – passionate learning, global citizenship, compassionate peacemaking and servant-leadership – prepare students as leaders for the church and world. Recognized for its unique Study-Service Term program, Goshen has earned citations of excellence in Barron's Best Buys in Education, "Colleges of Distinction," "Making a Difference College Guide" and U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" edition, which named Goshen a "least debt college." Visit www.goshen.edu.