Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 — Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall

Core Value Theme: Global Citizenship

To assist the planning committee, employees register by Aug. 7. Retirees may RSVP to hr@goshen.edu or 535-7111.

As we open this year focused on our global citizenship theme, including the celebration of 50 years of Study-Service Term, let us come together in community to build strong connections and endeavor to make a place where we can foster one another’s appreciation for global and intercultural understanding, diversity, equity and inclusion. Join us on Tuesday, August 14, for a time of reflection, renewal, connection and motivation. We are inviting retired employees and their spouses to join us for the President’s Address and lunch.

Schedule: Goshen College All-Employee Gathering

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 — Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall

• 8:30 a.m. — Registration, Refreshments and Socializing
  • fruit, pastries, coffee, tea, orange juice
• 9 a.m. — Welcome & Worship
• 9:45 a.m. — Mixer Activity
• 10:15 a.m. — Break
• 10:30 a.m. — Global Citizenship Stories
• 11 a.m. — Breakout Sessions (choose one)
  • Lotería, Mexican Bingo (Rocio Diaz and Sonia Williams)
    Try your luck at Lotería, a game of chance played at fairs and religious festivals in small towns in Mexico. Lotería is similar to bingo, but uses images on a deck of cards instead of plain numbers on ping pong balls. Be the first to shout “¡Lotería!” (Lottery!) or “¡Buenas!” (Good!) and win a prize.
  • Cabinet of (Mennonite) Curiosities (Joe Springer)
    See a sampling of the sometimes curious treasures of the Mennonite Historical Library.
  • World Music: Teaching and Singing (Deb Detwiler)
    Embrace another culture with your whole body! Learn to sing a South African song and create body percussion rhythms to accompany the singing. Group singing — no need to be a soloist! Enthusiasm is the best talent.
  • Origami (Tia Johnson)
    Come discover the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. In this self-directed session, you will learn to make a frog, a crane or a box.
    
  • An Introduction to ASL (Colleen Geier and Amanda Flickinger)
    The session will include some information about etiquette of communicating with Deaf people as well as some basic signs. Participants will have an opportunity to practice signs for greetings and introductions.
    
  • Exploring Indigenous People and Settler Connections to the Goshen College Land (Luke Gascho)
    The session will examine early maps of the land where Goshen College is located, treaties that were signed with the Potawatomi, and several stories from Potawatomi and white settlers.
    
  • International Folk Dance (Val Hershberger)
    Get your body moving in this introduction to international folk dance.
    
  • More Than a Feeling: Using Movements to Manage Emotional Responses (Erica Albertin)
    Specific movements will be examined which are designed to assist people in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, anxiety, fear or apprehension.
• 11:30 a.m. — Retirees arrive
• 11:45 a.m. — President’s Address
• 12:30 p.m. — Lunch provided by AVIFresh
  • Stewed Curry Chicken
  • Basmati Herbed Rice
  • Garden Oregano Roasted Vegetables
  • Warm Naan Bread
  • Pre-Dressed Garden Spring Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Mandarine Orange-Ginger Soy Kale Slaw Salad with Toasted Almonds
  • Assorted Berry Fruit Tarts
  • Diced Watermelon
  • Citrus Infused Water
  • Un-Sweetened Ice Tea

Additional fall dates to put on your calendar:

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 — President’s workshop

Thursday, August 16, 2018 — Dean’s workshop

Friday, August 17, 2018 — Department chairs meeting

Thursday, August 23, 2018 — New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 – Fall Semester Classes Begin