March 2007 events at Goshen College

 

All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted.

 

Feb. 26-March 2

Goshen College Spring Break

 

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7:30 p.m., GC Men’s Chorus Home Concert, College Mennonite Church

The Goshen College Men’s Chorus, directed by Associate Professor of Music James Heiks, will perform their “Home Concert” in the Church-Chapel. This presentation will be the concluding worship service of their four-state West Coast tour and will include a slideshow, as well as a free-will offering.

 

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10 a.m., Convocation: Goshen Mayor Allan Kauffman, Church-Chapel

Mayor Kauffman, a GC alumnus and member of the Goshen City Church of the Brethren, has been involved in local politics for many years. He will reflect on the challenges and rewards of his vocation as a public servant and community leader in a diverse town.

 

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1 p.m., Afternoon Sabbatical: “Hand-Me-Down Songs: The Power of Melody,” Sauder Concert Hall

What songs did you learn as a child that you now wish to share with your children and grandchildren? Associate Professor of Music James Heiks will be joined by acclaimed composer Alice Parker to talk about their work on the Hand-Me-Down Songbook. A group of singers from Diane Hertzler’s Shout for Joy! Choir, accompanied by instrumentalist Les Gustafson-Zook, will perform songs in the book.

            This was rescheduled from Feb.13 due to weather and the Afternoon Sabbatical previously scheduled for March 6, “Imagining Serengeti,” is being scheduled for a date yet to be announced.

 

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9 p.m., Campus Worship Night, Newcomer Center Room 19

Guest worship leader Jonathan Reuel, of Sonchild (www.dandelionseedcompany.com), will lead worship and singing.

 

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10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive, Union Gym

Students, faculty, staff and alumni can donate blood through this Red Cross Blood Drive.

 

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12:30-5 p.m.,Goshen College Undergraduate Research Symposium, Newcomer Center

The ninth annual Goshen College Research Symposium will again include students presenting papers from their various disciplines. The symposium’s mission is to acknowledge original undergraduate research that plays an essential role in the college’s academic program and to encourage students and faculty to contribute to the larger conversation about knowing and knowledge that sustains the academy. The symposium brings together students and faculty members involved in original research and scholarly activity from all disciplines.

 

5 p.m., International Student Club Coffeehouse, Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall/Sauder Concert Hall

This extravaganza features a delicious international meal cooked by Goshen's international students (with foods from around the world) at 5 p.m. in the Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall, and then an exciting and colorful variety show put on by the same students at 7 p.m. in Sauder Concert Hall.

            This educational and fun event is a fund raiser for the club.

            Tickets are available at the Welcome Center by calling (574) 535-7566. The dinner and show cost $17 for adults, $11 for GC students and kids under 12. For the program only, it costs $10 for adults, $6 for GC students and kids under 12.

 

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2-4 p.m., Opening reception for “Hutterite Life,” exhibit, Library Gallery

This exhibit includes clothing, implements, folk arts, manuscripts and photographs depicting the culture of the Hutterites, an Anabaptist-related communal group living in the western U.S. and Canada. Prepared and interpreted by Leonard Gross, Jan Gleysteen and Faye Peterson. Sponsored by the Mennonite-Amish Museum Committee and dedicated to the memory of Beulah Hostetler (1926-2005). The exhibit runs until July 13, 2007.

 

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7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Series: Soweto Gospel Choir, Sauder Concert Hall

Formed in 2002, the 26-member South African Soweto Gospel Choir has risen to high acclaim around the world for their unique and energetic performances of African gospel music.

            Cost: $45, $38, $20

 

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9 p.m., Campus Worship Night, Newcomer Center Room 19

Worship through song and prayer and hear stories of students who were involved in Ministry, Camping and Service inquiry programs last summer.

 

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5 p.m., Religion and Science Conference: “Where in the World is God?,” Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall

Ted Peters, professor of systematic theology at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., and co-editor of the journal “Theology and Science,” is the speaker for this year’s conference. For more information, contact Marilyn Bayak at (574) 535-7305 or e-mail marilynlb@goshen.edu.

 

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8 a.m.-4 p.m., American Sign Language Interpreting Conference: Space … The Final Frontier, Newcomer Center Room 17

Be a time traveler. Move in and out of space and time with ease. Learn how creating constructed action (the manipulation of space to become other people, animals and even inanimate objects) can enhance your interpreting (in English and ASL). This conference is presented by Amanda H.F. Mueller and Julie Armstrong in ASL, no interpretation provided. Cost is $30 per person for ICRID members or affiliate RID state chapter members; $50 for non-members. This workshop is for seniors in a 4-year IPP/ITP program and working interpreters. Workshop is limited to the first 40 registrants. Registration must include a copy of your membership card. To become a member of ICRID, visit their Web site at www.icrid.org/membership_application.htmFor more directions, go to www.goshen.edu/aboutgc/map.php.

 

7:30 p.m., Faculty Showcase Recital: Beverly Lapp and Christine Larson Seitz, Sauder Concert Hall

Goshen College music faculty members Beverly Lapp and Christine Larson Seitz will perform a concert of solo and duo-piano music.

            Tickets are $6 adults, $4 seniors/students, available at the door. GC students are admitted free with valid ID.

 

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2-4 p.m., Opening reception for Senior Show I, Hershberger Art Gallery

Senior students show the culmination of their collegiate work in a chosen medium. This exhibit runs until March 29.

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7:30 p.m., Cantus Young Men’s Festival, Sauder Concert Hall

Young men from area high schools will perform with men’s a cappella vocal ensemble Cantus in Sauder Concert Hall, concluding a one-day festival and workshop for young male choral students.

            Cost: $10, available at the door.

9:30 p.m., Taizé worship service, Newcomer Center Room 19

This evening’s worship service is modeled after the Taizé community in France. This contemplative candlelight prayer service includes songs, prayers, Scriptures and silence

 

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9 p.m., Campus Worship Night, Newcomer Center Room 19

Worship God through singing and praying for peace and healing, while considering the turmoils of the world on Global Awareness Night.

 

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6-9 p.m., ASL Coffeehouse, Crossings Cafe

Presenters Wendell and Rita Clark will share about their lives, family, school experiences, etc. Meet and greet new friends and play games, communicate using ASL and enjoy the creations of The Crossings Cafe. This event is coordinated by the four-year ASL Interpreter Training Program of Goshen College. For more information about Goshen’s ASL/ITP check out www.goshen.edu/asl.

            Cost: Suggested donation of $2 or more per person.

 

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8 a.m., Campus Open House, Music Center Lobby

Prospective students will check in at the Music Center lobby for an informative day about college: attend a class, listen to a faculty or student panel; find out about admission, scholarship and financial aid, Study-Service Term, GC athletics; take a campus tour. Contact Jo Helmuth at (574) 535-7997 or e-mail admission@goshen.edu.

 

8 p.m., Spring Mainstage: “The Sea Gull” by Anton Chekhov, Umble Center

A classically wistful comedy with a painful ending of broken dreams. Directed by Michelle Milne. Cost: $8, $5.

 

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7:30 p.m., Lavender Jazz Spring Concert: Truth Be Told, Sauder Concert Hall

Lavender Jazz, Goshen College’s Big Band directed by Sonny Carreño, presents their spring jazz concert.

            Tickets are $6 adults, $4 seniors/students, available at the door only. GC students are admitted free with valid ID.

 

8 p.m., Spring Mainstage: “The Sea Gull” by Anton Chekhov, Umble Center

A classically wistful comedy with a painful ending of broken dreams. Directed by Michelle Milne. Cost: $8, $5.

 

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3 p.m., Spring Mainstage: “The Sea Gull” by Anton Chekhov, Umble Center

A classically wistful comedy with a painful ending of broken dreams. Directed by Michelle Milne. Cost: $8, $5.

 

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7:30 p.m., Honors Wind Symphony concert, Sauder Concert Hall

The Goshen College Honors Wind Symphony, directed by Associate Professor of Music John Graulty, will perform its spring concert. The Honors Wind Symphony combines GC wind players with outstanding high school players selected via audition.

         Tickets are $6 adults, $4 seniors/students, available at the door. GC students admitted free with ID.

 

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9 p.m., Campus Worship Night, Newcomer Center Room 19

Worship and singing will be led by Jeremy Kempf, former member of Thirstborne and current worker with Mennonite Mission Network.

 

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8 p.m., Spring Mainstage: “The Sea Gull” by Anton Chekhov, Umble Center

A classically wistful comedy with a painful ending of broken dreams. Directed by Michelle Milne. Cost: $8, $5.

 

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1-5 p.m., American Sign Language Interpreting Workshop: People of the Eye … Community of Vision, Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall

Presenter Ella Mae Lentz will emphasize the need to move away from the deficit model of “deafness” and “hearing loss” towards the Deafhood model that celebrates gifts and contributions to create vision. Cost: $20 for RID, NAD or affiliate state chapter members. $20 for non-members, must be postmarked by March 19. For more information contact Myron Yoder at (574) 535-7382 or e-mail myronry@goshen.edu.

 

7:30 p.m., Voices-n-Harmony with Notre Dame, Sauder Concert Hall

Voices-n-Harmony, Goshen College’s gospel choir, will present their spring concert with the University of Notre Dame’s gospel choir, Voices of Faith. Voices-n-Harmony is directed by Patrice Penny-Henderson.

            Tickets are $6 adults, $4 seniors/students, available at the door. GC students are free with ID.

 

8 p.m., Spring Mainstage: “The Sea Gull” by Anton Chekhov, Umble Center

A classically wistful comedy with a painful ending of broken dreams. Directed by Michelle Milne. Cost: $8, $5.

 

31-April 1
A Weekend of Church Music, Music Center

The Goshen College Music Center invites participants to a weekend of church music events.

            March 31, 2 p.m., Hymn Leading Workshop with Ken Nafziger, Rieth Recital Hall

 

            Registration for Saturday events is $30, which includes sessions with Ken Nafziger, snack, supper and a complimentary ticket to the Voices-n-Harmony Gospel Choir concert. There is no charge to attend Sunday events only. Call the Music Center office at (574) 535-7361 to register or for more information.

 

April 1
3 p.m., Spring Mainstage: “The Sea Gull” by Anton Chekhov, Umble Center

A classically wistful comedy with a painful ending of broken dreams. Directed by Michelle Milne. Cost: $8, $5.

 

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

 

Directions to the college and a campus map are available at: www.goshen.edu/aboutgc/map.php. For ticket information, contact the Welcome Center, at (574) 535-7566, or e-mail welcomecenter@goshen.edu.

 

Editors: For more information about this release, to arrange an interview or request a photo, contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu.

 

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Goshen College, established in 1894, is a four-year 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.