Goshen College music professors Dr. Debra Brubaker, mezzo-soprano, and Dr. Scott Hochstetler, baritone, will perform a vocal recital with Goshen College music students on Friday, Oct. 21
Goshen College President James E. Brenneman today sent the following statement to students, faculty and staff: "It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the death this morning of Professor James S. Miller, 58, a professor of biology at Goshen College since 1980.
While most college students spent their summers working a summer job and taking a break from studies, four Goshen College students and recent alumni spent the summer riding around the African savanna in a Land Rover, spotting elephants and studying fire ecology with their professor.
Goshen College opens the 2011-2012 academic year with many new faces - and not just among new and transfer students. The college also is welcoming new employees, some of whom were hired and began their duties earlier in the year.
Kennard Martin came to Goshen College in 1961 to work in the dining hall for two years for his 1-W conscientious objector alternative service.
Bob Yoder has heard congregational youth group leaders say they are afraid to lead Bible studies, fearing they do not have enough training. He also senses people are afraid to talk about their faith in their congregations.
Goshen College Afternoon Sabbatical line-up for 2011-12 announced September 6, 2011
This year Goshen College's Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Education will continue its seven-week "Lunch and Learn" series targeted to administrative support staff looking to improve work habits and the work environment through lunchtime seminars in Goshen taught by experienced community leaders.
Goshen College's Institute for Latino Educational Achievement, in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame's Institute for Latino Studies, published a three-volume series of research reports, titled "Latinos in Northern Indiana," during the spring of 2011. The reports assess the educational experiences of local Latinos and provide recommendations for improvement.
Five faculty members are saying farewell to Goshen College at the end of the 2010-2011 school year as they retire and begin the next chapters in their lives. The five retirees are John Blosser, professor of art; Rafael Falcón, professor of Spanish; Mervin Helmuth, associate professor of nursing; David Miller, associate professor of biology; and David Janzen, director of human resources and affirmative action officer. Together, they have served a total of 119.5 years at Goshen College.
