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Goshen College appoints Marcia Yost as executive director of the Music Center

Marcia Yost, the acclaimed director of choral music at Goshen High School and a longtime local educator, is the new executive director of the Goshen College Music Center, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jim Caskey announced today.

President opens school year by encouraging students to embrace God’s call and become passionate learners

Goshen College President James E. Brenneman opened the new school year with an impassioned call to action – that all Goshen students fulfill their God-given potential by becoming life-long passionate learners.

Merry Lea hosts Autumn Hope Conference, Sept. 28-30

"Learning from Long Traditions" is the theme of the Annual Autumn Hope Conference at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College Sept. 28-30, 2012. This faith-based event is a blend of time outdoors, reflection, conversation and worship. This year’s theme will explore the relationship between people and land in diverse times and places.

President’s speech: “On Becoming a Passionate Learner”

Goshen College President James E. Brenneman spoke during the opening convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 5.Photo by Jodi H. Beyeler. Related links: View photos from the 2012-13 opening convocation and Applause Tunnel. Read the press release about the convocation Fall Opening Convocation message, delivered by…

Seraphic Fire to kick off 2012-13 Performing Arts Series

Goshen College will kick off its 2012-13 Performing Arts Series season with a concert by Seraphic Fire on Friday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Goshen College Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall. Seraphic Fire is an all-star ensemble of renowned singers from across the United States.

Afternoon Sabbatical lineup for 2012-13

The 2012-13 line-up of lectures, performances and special trips that are part of the Goshen College Afternoon Sabbatical program will include:

Community School of the Arts appoints Kristen Kauffman as new Rejoice choir director

Kristen Kauffman The Goshen College Community School of the Arts (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Kauffman as the new director of the Rejoice children’s choir, a community chorus for area boys and girls in grades 3 through 5. A soprano, Kauffman has taught…

Actor Carl McIntyre to share his journey with aphasia in Umble Master Class on Sept. 11

Actor Carl McIntyre will present an Umble Master Class lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Goshen College's Umble Center about his journey with aphasia.

Next Month at Goshen College: September 2012 events

All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted.

Oberlin Conservatory’s Katelyn Emerson to present organ recital on Sept. 9

Katelyn Emerson, an organ student at Oberlin (Ohio) Conservatory and an American Guild of Organists “Rising Star,” will present a concert of organ music in Goshen College Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m.