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What matters most: the birds and the bees and passionate…learning

As a boy growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania, Merle E. Jacobs ’48 loved all birds but was obsessed with yellow canaries. From a pair, he eventually developed a flock of 67 canaries – all happily living inside his family’s home. Fifty years later, I had the privilege…

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.

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…

Goshen College appoints James Townsend as vice president for enrollment management and marketing

Goshen College President Jim Brenneman has named James Townsend as the college’s new vice president for enrollment management and marketing.

What matters most: Diplomacy as a radical calling

We kicked off the school year by focusing on the core value of Servant Leadership. Mid-year, we poured out our hearts and hammers to help Habitat for Humanity build a home for custodial staff member Eddie Mayorga and his family. As the year closed, we sent a new batch of Servant Leaders into the world as ambassadors of Goshen College.

Graduates challenged to become ambassadors of reconciliation

Goshen College's Class of 2012 received degrees on Sunday, April 22 after being encouraged to become "ambassadors of reconciliation" and to experience the healing and fulfillment possible through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

President’s speech: “5 Core Diplomats”

Baccalaureate sermon, delivered by Dr. James E. Brenneman, President of Goshen College on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Goshen College Church-Chapel

President’s speech: “Metamorphosis: Identity Transformed'”

by Dr. James E. Brenneman, President of Goshen College, on Friday, March 16, 2012 – Goshen College Chapel (as prepared for delivery)

Goshen College president opens school year with call for servant leadership

Goshen College President James E. Brenneman opened the new school year by encouraging first-year and continuing students to become "servant leaders" in the local community and the wider world.

President’s speech: “Culture for Service Leadership: A Paradox Worth Living”

Convocation message by Dr. James E. Brenneman, president of Goshen College, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 – Goshen College Church-Chapel (as prepared for delivery)