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…

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Our first field trip day: rain!
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...
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Casa museo Guayasamin and Capilla del hombre
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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Weekenders, unite and take over!
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....
NewsGoshen College receives Lilly Endowment grant to strengthen reading instruction in teacher preparation programs
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…
EventsAtlee and Winifred Beechy Peace Lectureship: “Tech and Social Transformation,” Dr. Lisa Schirch
The Atlee and Winifred Beechy Peace Lectureship on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. will feature Dr. Lisa Schirch speaking on “Tech and Social Transformation: The Best and Worst Impacts of Technology on Peace and Democracy in 2024” on Feb. 8…
EventsUmble Master Class: “Learning to use your voice well,” Dr. Allan Rudy-Froese
Dr. Allan Rudy-Froese, a seminary professor of preaching and a certified voice coach , will be the Umble Master Class presenter at Goshen College and presenting a public keynote address, “Learning to Use Your Voice Well,” on Feb. 6 at…
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The first week of classes has been accomplished!
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...
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Settling into host families and a Yogyakarta routine
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…
BlogsMy word for 2024
My word for the year is faith because it’s what I need. Faith is such a familiar word that it can sound bland, and so I’ll try to explain what I mean. Faith for me is the belief that God…
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Family life in Quito
We could’t catch everyone, but we capture the pivotal moment of families picking up their “newest” members.
NewsGoshen College announces Fall 2023-24 undergraduate Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 154 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2023-24 fall semester Dean’s List.
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Goshen College hosts collaborative art exhibit about cultural diplomacy by visiting artist Tom Ashcraft, Jan. 21-March 14
Goshen College will host the collaborative art exhibit, “Du Quotidien,” by Eric Yake Kenagy visiting artist Tom Ashcraft from Jan. 21 to March 14.
Photo AlbumsKing Celebration 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…
NewsMary K. Oyer, professor emerita of music, dies at 100 years old
Mary K. Oyer, professor emerita of music, died on January 11, 2024, in Goshen at the age of 100. Oyer taught at Goshen College from 1945 to 1987, during which time she developed a Fine Arts course that became legendary…
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From orientation to host families
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...
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Arrival in Quito and Day One of Orientation
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...
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Chicago to Istanbul to Jakarta to Yogyakarta…..
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...
BlogsOrientation just started!
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...
EventsPerforming Arts Series adds Indigo Girls bonus concert on Feb. 24
The Goshen College Performing Arts Series is set to host folk rock duo Indigo Girls as a bonus concert on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall.
NewsGoshen College announces 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
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…
NewsTop GC Stories of 2023
This year brought many moments, encompassing both joyous occasions and somber reflection. Explore some of the noteworthy stories from 2023.
Profiles of Students, Alumni & FacultyJenae Longenecker ’18
What is your current job and what have you been doing since graduation from GC? After graduating from Goshen, I spent a year serving with the Moreau College Initiative, a college-in-prison program at Westville Correctional Facility. Through the program, Notre...
Profiles of Students, Alumni & FacultyJohnny Gerig Meyer ’08
What is your current job and what have you been doing since graduation from GC? After graduating from Goshen College in 2008, I received an MA in Theological Studies from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and then taught philosophy and religious...
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