Social media isn’t the first place most people turn to when they need a confidence boost, but if you’re following Achieng Agutu ’18, a quick scroll through her TikTok page can be as healing as FaceTiming a friend for a pick-me-up.
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Achieng Agutu ’18 inspires confidence for millions
Jessica Penner Race ’09 carries on family legacy
Working in artisan retail, Jessica Penner Race '09 had never expected to join the family business of hydraulic and agricultural manufacturing. Then she got her master's degree.
Pianist Kate Boyd to perform in Rieth Recital Series
Kate Boyd, an active soloist, chamber musician and professor of piano at Butler University, will perform as part of Goshen College's Rieth Recital Series at 7:30 on Sept. 19.
Amy Gingerich ’99 shares vision for Anabaptism at 500
Amy Gingerich, executive director of MennoMedia, was recently passing through Pennsylvania and made a stop at Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, to talk about the Anabaptism at 500 project, which celebrates the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism.
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar to perform in Sauder Concert Hall
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar will perform in Sauder Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. on August 30, 2024.
Tina Schlabach ’82 named Legacy Peacemaker by MC USA
Mennonite Church USA presented Tina Schlabach '82 and Abby Endashaw with the 2024 MC USA Bring the Peace award.
“Standing fast in our shared humanity” by Danielle Klotz ’14
As a student at Goshen College, I minored in Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies. When I shared that information, people would ask, “What exactly does that mean?”
Goshen College selected as NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Award winner for 22nd straight year
On Wednesday, Goshen College was awarded the Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Gold Award for the 2023-24 school year from the NAIA.
Ben ’13 and Laurel ’13 Woodward-Breckbill named co-directors of the Paris Mennonite Center
Ben and Laurel Woodward-Breckbill will serve as the directors of the Paris Mennonite Center.
“Journey for inclusion” by Ardean Friesen ’99
In 2018, Ardean Friesen asked his church to begin the process of discerning whether the congregation would become open and affirming. The two-year inclusion process let him know that he has a seat at the table.
Grant Rissler ’99 named assistant professor of organizational studies at the University of Richmond
Dr. Grant Rissler has been hired by the School of Professional & Continuing Studies as assistant professor of organizational studies.
Marcos Stoltzfus ’06 named director for the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Marcos Stoltzfus claims he’s a “geek for nonprofits.” The friendly, easy-going Stoltzfus, 40, is keen on science, the environment and people, too.
Yoloxochitl Lopez DeMarco ’12 drives business growth by following her heart
Yoloxochitl “Yolo” Lopez DeMarco is one of the many Hispanics in the Region who is taking her financial future into her own hands.
Nyce to oversee track and field and cross country programs
Director of Athletics Dr. Erica Albertin has announced that Rustin Nyce has been promoted to the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at Goshen College.
David Housman, professor of mathematics, recognized with Mathematical Association of America certificate
David Housman has been recognized with the Certificate of Meritorious Service by theIndiana Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) for his significant contributions and unwavering commitment to the section and the broader mathematical community.
Anne Berry ’99 appointed University of Illinois Chicago School of Design program director
The School of Design at the University of Illinois Chicago has appointed Anne Berry '99 as its new director.
Three GC students awarded Mennonite Education Agency scholarships
Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 MEA Scholarship for BIPOC Students.
Devin Heath-Granger ’18 named UIndy men’s basketball associate head coach
"I am very excited about this opportunity to be a part of the UIndy men's basketball program," said Heath-Granger. The success and winning history of UIndy speaks for itself."
Beloved journalist dies in accident
Laurie Oswald Robinson '83, a Mennonite/Catholic journalist who wrote and edited for Mennonite publications and church agencies for 26 years, died April 8 in a hit-and-run crash in Newton, Kansas.
The struggle over education’s purpose
While reading John D. Roth’s social history of Goshen College, the words of Ecclesiastes 1:9 came to mind: “There is nothing new under the sun.”
MC USA Constituency Leaders Council finds hope in facing fears, sharing stories
The MC USA Constituency Leaders Council (CLC) reflected on the question, “What does it mean to do church together?” at its biannual meeting at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana, on March 21-23, 2024. Moderator-elect Marty Lehman presided over the meeting, which introduced leaders to MC USA’s new strategic plan, invited them to participate in reinvention exercises, and offered inspiration through storytelling.
Ben Oswald ’73 inducted into Colorado Soccer Association Hall of Fame
With 120 players participating in the competitive Chaffee County United Soccer Club, it might be easy to forget how soccer in Chaffee County was, not so long ago, small and divided. Coach Ben Oswald, an instrumental part of shaping youth soccer in Chaffee County, was recently named the 93rd inductee into the Colorado Soccer Association Hall of Fame. Oswald coached 40 years total.
Leonard ’66 and Veva Garber celebrate 80th wedding anniversary – Goshen News
A Goshen couple will soon celebrate eight decades of marriage.
A college education is still worth the effort – Goshen News
This year, 824 students are enrolled at Goshen College. They come to Goshen from all over the world.
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