Summer 2010 events at Goshen College

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

Through Aug. 13
Art exhibit:  " Grandmother's Flower Garden – Floral Design in Mennonite and Amish Quilts,"Good Library Gallery
Antique and contemporary quilts by Mennonite and Amish makers, using both geometric and naturalistic flower motifs. The exhibit is a tribute to the traditional design known as "Grandmother's Flower Garden" that has become one of the most popular patterns in the history of American quilt-making. Quilts are on loan from various quilters and owners, including the Mennonite Historical Library. The exhibit supports the summer Quilt Gardens tour sponsored by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. After Memorial Day, the 1903 crazy patch friendship quilt represented by the Goshen College Quilt mural on Newcomer Center will also be on display. Rebecca Haarer, curator. Mennonite-Amish Museum Committee, sponsor.
During July 10-Aug. 8, call the Mennonite Historical Library – phone (574) 535-7418, e-mail mhl@goshen.edu – to set up a tour.

June
16-18
8 a.m., Summer Registration Weekend, Rieth Recital Hall, Music Center
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, contact the Admission Office at (800) 348-7422, (574) 535-7535 or admission@goshen.edu.

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7:30 p.m., Piano Workshop Staff Recital, Sauder Concert Hall
Free admission for workshop participants, $5 for all others.

21-24
Piano Workshop and Academy for Teachers and Students, Music Center
The Piano Workshop and Academy is designed to serve the professional needs of piano teachers working at all levels and in a variety of settings. A concurrent academy for piano students ages 13-18 creates a dynamic atmosphere in which teachers and students learn together and from each other.
Guest clinicians include Robert Weirich from the Kansas City Conservatory; Karin Redekopp and Mark Edwards (a duo piano team); Lisa Weinheimer Roebuck; Kevin Olson (composer of the year), as well as Goshen College professors Matthew Hill and Beverly Lapp.
For information or to register, contact Beverly Lapp at (574) 535-7361 or pianoworkshop@goshen.edu.

21
7:30 p.m., Piano Workshop Student Showcase, Sauder Concert Hall
Free admission for workshop participants, $5 for all others.

22
7:30 p.m., Piano Workshop Recital: Karin Redekopp and Mark Edwards, piano duo, Sauder Concert Hall
Free admission for workshop participants, $5 for all others.

22-26
Goshen College Soccer Camp, Goshen College Soccer Fields
This fun-filled soccer experience will give players all the tools they need to become better as they are trained in proper soccer technique. Kindergarten Kickers, ages 5-6 years old (cost $80), will meet 10-11:15 a.m. Students in grades 1-8 (cost $190) will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The camps will be directed by Thavisak (Tavi) Mounsithiraj, head coach of the Goshen College men's soccer team, 2005 MCC Coach of the Year and 2006 NAIA Regional Coach of the Year.
Registration deadline is June 18. For more information and to register, contact Tavi Mounsithiraj at (574) 535-7235 or thavisakm@goshen.edu.

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7:30 p.m., Piano Workshop Recital: Robert Weirich, solo duo, Sauder Concert Hall
Free admission for workshop participants, $5 for all others.

24
7:30 p.m., Piano Workshop Recital: Student ensemble recital and premiere of a new duet by Kevin Olson, Sauder Concert Hall
Free admission for workshop participants, $5 for all others.

August
28-30
New Student Days
New Goshen College students will move in to their residence hall rooms and take part in several days of orientation before fall semester classes begin on Aug. 30, with the Monday evening classes.

September
1
10 a.m., Opening Convocation: President Dr. James E. Brenneman, Church-Chapel
Goshen College President Dr. James E. Brenneman will launch the 2010-2011 school year in this opening convocation.

Goshen College's Administration Building, Church-Chapel, Good Library, Music Center, Newcomer Center, Union Gymnasium and Umble Center 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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