May 2008 events at Goshen College

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

May 1
7:30 p.m., María Meléndez Poetry Reading, Umble Center Yost Room

María Meléndez has canvassed for political organizations and worked as a wildlife biology field assistant. In 2000 she was awarded an Artists-in-Communities grant from the California Arts Council to support her work as writer-in-residence at the University of California Davis Arboretum, where she taught environmental poetry workshops for the public. She has authored one chapbook of poetry, “Base Pairs,” and edited two anthologies, “Nest of Freedom” and “Moon Won’t Leave Me Alone,” and is currently assistant professor of English at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind. Sponsored by the English Department

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8:45 a.m.,Admission Registration Day, Church-Chapel Building

New students enrolling for the first time at Goshen College are invited to register for classes with an adviser and become familiar with college life. Parents are invited to attend sessions specifically for them.

            For more information, call the Admission Office at (800) 348-742, (574) 535-7535 or e-mail admission@goshen.edu.

4
2-4 p.m., Reception for Juried Student Show, Hershberger Art Gallery

Enjoy a wide spectrum of art in the annual juried student exhibit, which features the art of current art students. The juror, an artist chosen from outside the campus, determines which works are included and which receive special awards. The reception will include award announcements and presentations. This exhibit is up until May 21.

4
4 p.m., Community School of the Arts Children’s Choirs Concert, Sauder Concert Hall

Two Community School of the Arts children’s choirs will perform: Rejoice (grades 3-5), directed by Rosemary Rupp, and Shout for Joy! (grades 6-8), directed by Diane Schrock Hertzler.

            Tickets are $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, available at the door only. GC students are admitted free with valid ID.

9-12
Merry Lea’s Midwest Birding Expedition

The McCormick’s Creek State Park in south-central Indiana will serve as home base for this year’s birding adventure. The group will also visit Goose Pond and the Bean Blossom area in search of waterfowl and migrating warblers. Lisa Zinn and Paul McAfee are the tour leaders. Cost: $275 includes lodging (double occupancy), transportation, trail time and two evening meals. For more information or to register call (260) 799-5869 or e-mail jenniferhs@goshen.edu. The trip will depart from Merry Lea’s Farmstead Barn at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, May 9.

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9:40 a.m., Chapel: “A Less-Traveled Road for Christian College Students …” by Brian McLaren, Church-Chapel

Noted author and speaker Brian McLaren returns to Goshen College campus with his “Everything Must Change” tour. In this chapel service, he will give an overview of key themes to the upcoming 24-hour event held Friday evening through Saturday evening.

9-10
6 p.m.,Conference: “Everything Must Change” Tour with Brian McLaren, Church-Chapel

Brian McLaren’s latest book “Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises and a Revolution of Hope” serves as the springboard for this conference, the last of 11 held from February-May, 2008. For more information or to register, visit www.deepshift.org.

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7 p.m., Taizé Worship Service, Newcomer Center Room 19

All are welcome to come for a time of reflective worship including songs, prayers and Scripture in a style that comes from the Taizé community in France.

14
8 p.m., Celebrating Mass, Rieth Recital Hall

Come and celebrate Catholic Mass with Father Chris from St. John’s Roman Catholic Church. Sponsored by Catholic Student Association and Campus Ministries.

17
Oak Openings Excursion with Merry Lea

This all-day bus trip will take you to the Oak Openings region of northwestern Ohio where you will visit the Kitty Todd Nature Preserve and the Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. The trip is planned to coincide with the peak bloom of the wild lupines. Bill Minter, Merry Lea's land manager will lead the tour. Cost: $25, plus meals.

            Please register by calling (260) 799-5869 or e-mailing jenniferhs@goshen.edu. The trip will depart from Merry Lea’s Farmstead Barn at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 17.

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7:30 p.m., May Term Musical: “Quilters,” Umble Center

In this culmination of the May Term Musical Theater class, the GC music and theater departments collaborate through the direction of Debra Brubaker and Doug Liechty Caskey to bring you the stories, dances and songs of pioneer women that lead to the creation of their quilts.

            Ostensibly the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, “Quilters” blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards, of frontier life. The action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor, and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. In the end, when the various patches are assembled into one glorious, brilliantly colorful quilt, the effect is both breathtaking and magical – and a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the house lights have dimmed.

            Tickets are $12 adults, $8 seniors/students. Call Umble Center box office, (574) 535-7395, to reserve tickets.

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7:30 p.m., May Term Musical: “Quilters,” Umble Center

In this culmination of the May Term Musical Theater class, the GC music and theater departments collaborate through the direction of Debra Brubaker and Doug Liechty Caskey to bring you the stories, dances and songs of pioneer women that lead to the creation of their quilts.

            Ostensibly the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, “Quilters” blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards, of frontier life. The action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor, and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. In the end, when the various patches are assembled into one glorious, brilliantly colorful quilt, the effect is both breathtaking and magical – and a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the house lights have dimmed.

            Tickets are $12 adults, $8 seniors/students. Call Umble Center box office, (574) 535-7395, to reserve tickets.

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7:30 p.m., May Term Musical: “Quilters,” Umble Center

In this culmination of the May Term Musical Theater class, the GC music and theater departments collaborate through the direction of Debra Brubaker and Doug Liechty Caskey to bring you the stories, dances and songs of pioneer women that lead to the creation of their quilts.

            Ostensibly the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, “Quilters” blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards, of frontier life. The action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor, and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. In the end, when the various patches are assembled into one glorious, brilliantly colorful quilt, the effect is both breathtaking and magical – and a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the house lights have dimmed.

            Tickets are $12 adults, $8 seniors/students. Call Umble Center box office, (574) 535-7395, to reserve tickets.

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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