Students have been on Service for weeks now. This experience allows them to learn, reflect, and live among Ecuadorians in closer relations. Many SSTers want to express how their activities help them grow and become global citizens. Here is a...

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Leaving Quito to serve in Cotacachi
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Brainstorming and Exploring on Rathlin Island
On June 11, the last Tuesday of our visit, we headed to Rathlin Island, the northernmost edge of Northern Ireland. We’d been looking over the water at this island from our Corrymeela backyard for our whole visit, so it was...
NewsBerdine (Mininger) Leinbach ’87 to present “The Call of Creation” exhibit at the Mennonite Heritage Center on July 26
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania artist and Goshen College graduate Berdine (Mininger) Leinbach '87 will display her most recent art exhibit, "The Call of Creation," at the Mennonite Heritage Center from July 26 to September 28, 2024.
NewsJodi Beyeler named vice president for institutional advancement
President Rebecca Stoltzfus recently announced the appointment of Jodi Beyeler as vice president for institutional advancement.
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New Student Orientation
Welcome new students! We loved having you on campus. New Student Orientation days are a chance for future Maple Leafs to connect over summer and get all the information they need for a successful start to the school year. The…
NewsNine retiring employees say farewell after decades of service
Nine employees said farewell to Goshen College this year as they retired from long tenures of service. Together, they have worked a total of 251 years and an average of approximately 28 years at the college.
NewsGoshen College professor awarded Fulbright fellowship for sustainability research in Indonesia
Dr. John Mischler, associate professor of sustainability and environmental education, has recently been honored with a Fulbright fellowship.
NewsAlumni Spotlight: Q+A with Ben Beachy ’04 from the White House
Since November 2024, Ben Beachy has worked in the White House as a Special Assistant to President Biden for climate policy, industrial sector and community investment.
NewsECoSistema celebrates 10 years of accessible music education for Elkhart County youth
This year marks a significant milestone for ECoSistema, an innovative music and youth development program that has been transforming lives in Elkhart County for a decade.
Photo AlbumsHeritage Circle event at Merry Lea
Individuals who are part of the college’s Heritage Circle donor group enjoyed a day of learning experiences at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College. The Heritage Circle is a special group providing for the future of Goshen College.…
NewsFormer Peru SST coordinator Celia Vasquez dies at 66
Celia Vasquez, who helped to establish Goshen College's SST program in Peru and served for more than a decade as a country coordinator, accompanying hundreds of students on their intercultural journey, died on June 21. She was 66 years old.
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Walking the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
On Friday, June 7, we gathered after breakfast to visit the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, one of the most popular sites along the Causeway Coast. The first bridge was built by salmon fisherman in 1755, but we crossed one built in 2008,...
Photo AlbumsJune 2024 Snapshots
Photos from around campus during June 2024. Photos by Julian Gonzalez Photos from around campus during June, 2024.
Photo AlbumsSummer Camps 2024
During the summer of 2024, Goshen College was able to offer 17 camps hosting 255 participants through the Center for Community Engagement. We had campers from 1st to 12th grades. Seven of the CCE day camps , such as ASL…
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Service During Summer SST 2024
For the Goshen College community, service is accompaniment, “an attempt to walk along-side host nationals and enter (where you can) in their work. Service at this juncture in our history is much more about being than doing. It is about...
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Farewell to Quito
Being in Quito has been an enlightening experience for all our students and faculty as we visited incredibly interesting and beautiful places that enriched our minds and souls. During these six weeks, we relished the classes, reflection sessions, readings,...
Photo AlbumsNew Student Orientation 2024
On Friday June 14, 2024, incoming students gathered on campus to begin their college careers at Goshen College. Students were able to meet staff and faculty members, receive tips on how to manage their schedules and get a tour of…
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Visiting Academic Partners: Universitario Rumiñahui
In our last week of study, SST students and faculty were hosted by peers at Instituto Universitario Tecnológico Rumiñahui, in Sangolqui, Ecuador. The day was full of information, cultural exchanges, games, English-Spanish conversation practice, and history lessons. We learned that...
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Capilla del Hombre and Casa Museo Guayasamín
Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999) is considered one of the most important visual artists of the 20th century, not only in Ecuador or Latin America, but in the world. His work is visually vibrant, emotionally compelling, and politically engaged. He depicted scenes...
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Cotopaxi, Baños and a quick visit to Otavalo for a Shakespeare Play!
For our last week of traveling as a group, we took the road to Cotopaxi National Park, a natural reserve on the foothills of Cotopaxi, a volcano that erupted 87 times, produced hills and valleys, and offers and impressive...
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A Visit to Derry/Londonderry
One of our focuses during this course has been the history of Northern Ireland, specifically the Troubles, the particularly intense period of conflict between Catholics and Protestants that took place from 1968 to 1998. Derry was at the center of...
BlogsBelFAST!
Just as the title implies, the day starts FAST! Alarms blare at 8 AM sharp to catch a quick breakfast. We assemble at 9 AM to depart on our usual 40-minute walk down the coast towards our bus, which departs...

A remembrance of Mary K. Oyer
At a moment like this, it is natural to lionize Mary. A lion — imagine a female lion — is an appropriate metaphor.
NewsMeet some of our recent Maple Scholars alumni
Goshen College was a pioneer in undergraduate research with the launch of the Maple Scholars program in 1998. Meet a few of our recent Maple Scholars alumni and find out what they are doing now.
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