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Feb 04 2024

While in Mindo, we visited Quetzal Mindo, a chocolate shop, garden, and tasting tour. Sergio, our Portuguese guide —whose Spanish is better than my Portuguese— explained that cocoa harvesting originated in what now is Ecuador, but it was mostly used...

Feb 01 2024

Mindo, a small town located about 2 hours from Quito, is tucked in the middle of green luscious mountains and singing rivers. Because of its biodiversity, beautiful views, and environmental projects, Mindo has become a great ecotourist attraction. The locals...

Jan 31 2024

Drawing on Jim Collins's hedgehog concept from Good to Great, a reflection on what sets Goshen College apart and what it does best.

Jan 31 2024

It’s been a little too long since we updated the blog.  We’ve been busy with language classes and becoming acquainted with the city of Yogyakarta.  Students continue to amaze us with their willingness to be brave and try new things...

Jan 30 2024

On January 27, 2024, prospective students visited Goshen College’s campus to learn more about the opportunities and programs available on campus as a student. Activities included connecting with current GC students, meeting professors and attending fine art performances from current…

Jan 28 2024

SST Ecuador students visit Museo Intiñan, where a tiled line marks the equator, alongside native houses, ancient tombs and regional plants and animals.

Jan 26 2024

Photos from around campus during January 2024. Photos by Kelsey Moore, Tyson Miller, Mariela Esparza, Liam Morris, Seth Kauffman and Julian Gonzalez Photos from around campus during January 2024.

Jan 26 2024

On January 20, 2024, Goshen College hosted the annual “Michiana Regional Seed Swap” where gardeners, growers and plant enthusiasts gathered to exchange seeds and participate in educational sessions. Photos by Seth Kauffman On January 20, 2024, Goshen College hosted the…

Jan 24 2024

During study, Thursdays are our day set aside for a full-day field trip.  For this first day, we planned on visiting the Kraton here in Yogyakarta.  Yogya is a “special district” and continues to have a living Sultan who rules...

Jan 24 2024

SST students visit Casa Museo Guayasamín and La Capilla del Hombre in Quito to see the work of Oswaldo Guayasamín, one of Ecuador's great painters.

Jan 24 2024

The first week of classes included lectures, museum visits, church tours, and silly games. On the weekend, students went out on adventures big and small with their host families.   On Saturday morning, some students didn’t go on family outings....

Jan 23 2024

Goshen College received a $489,915 implementation grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana (ASRI) initiative. The grant aims to enhance and expand Goshen College's teacher preparation programs and improve reading instruction…

Jan 20 2024

Orientation for this year’s SST Ecuador group was packed full of activities, places to see and new people to meet. The first week of classes set us into a more quotidian rhythm of family life, academic activities, group discussions, and...

Jan 17 2024

Has it really only been one week since the SSTer’s arrived?  The first week of SST was brimming with new experiences: the first days of jet-lagged orientation, meeting host families, language class, bus trips, a lecture, new food…. Language class…

Jan 17 2024

President Rebecca Stoltzfus shares her word for 2024, chosen after an institute for college presidents where she listened to her heart and other leaders.

Jan 17 2024

          We could’t catch everyone, but we capture the pivotal moment of families picking up their “newest” members.

Jan 16 2024

Goshen College recognizes 154 undergraduates on the Fall 2023-24 Dean's List for earning at least a 3.75 GPA while taking 12 or more graded hours.

Jan 15 2024

On January 13-15, 2024, Goshen College students, staff and community members gathered on campus to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration began with a poetry reading and lecture from Allison Joseph, director of…

Jan 15 2024

Mary K. Oyer, professor emerita of music at Goshen College, died in Goshen on January 11, 2024, at age 100. See memorial service details.

Jan 14 2024

Saturday was a full day of orientation.  We started the morning with a walk to UKDW, the university where our language classes will take place.  On the way we stopped at Ibu Ning and Ibu Martha’s home so students meet...

Jan 14 2024

Good morning (or whenever you are reading this)! After a few delays, interrupted sleep, and moments of uncertainty, the SST Spring 2024 group started orientation with a burst of energy, enthusiasm … and some silliness!     As the students...

Jan 12 2024

And they’re here! As the Indonesia 2024 SST leaders, my partner Ben & I have been in Indonesia for the past month, meeting with host families, language teachers, lecturers, and other partners.  We have enjoyed settling into our house in...

Jan 11 2024

Good morning! (or whenever you are reading this) After a few delays and moments of incertitude, the SST Spring 2024 group has started orientation! As the students were leaving home, Ecuador’s people suffer moments of tension, sadness,  and fear. News...

Jan 03 2024

Goshen College is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 13-15, 2024. This year’s theme, “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions of Change in Elkhart County,” will focus on key issues surrounding housing and honor…