Archives for Sustainability Category
President Brenneman signs letter stating ‘we are still in’ Paris Climate Agreement
Goshen College President Jim Brenneman joined other college presidents, mayors, governors and business leaders by signing an open letter to declare institutional commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement, despite withdrawal by the federal government.
Exec. Dir. of Merry Lea Luke Gascho on “The Future Church Summit: Light, Salt and Tenacity” – Mennonite Church USA
Being connected to the Mennonite Church is a stream that runs deeply through my life. My heritage has long roots in the Anabaptist tradition for which I am grateful. But my connection consists of much more than an ethnic, cultural and familial basis. While each of these elements plays a role in whom I am, I find the deepest connection in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Goshen College’s special food event focuses on bees – Food Management Magazine
Dandelion cookies and salad were among menu items featured at Goshen College’s dining hall to highlight the critical role pollinator species play in the ecosystem.
Goshen College is Indiana’s first Bee Campus USA
Goshen College has been named Indiana’s first Bee Campus USA and is just the second college in the Midwest and 27th nationally to be recognized for its work in supporting pollinators such as bees.
GC maintains Tree Campus USA honors
Goshen College has been honored for the third consecutive year with 2017 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions holds first spring consultation
On March 24-25, 2017, the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions (CSCS) held its first spring consultation at Goshen College, bringing together more than 25 participants, including the center’s leadership team and oversight board as well as administrators and faculty members from Goshen College, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and other MCUSA institutions and organizations.
Dandelions a hit during GC Pollination Day – The Goshen News
The flavors of spring met environmental awareness at Goshen College Tuesday afternoon as students took part in Pollination Day, a time to reflect on and celebrate the importance of bees and other pollinators in the world’s food systems.
Goshen College students celebrate Dandelion Pollination Day – WNDU
The day celebrates the important role bees and pollinators play in our agricultural system.
Ben Hartman ’01 named one of Grist’s ’50 Fixers’ – Grist.com
In the United States, 40 percent of the food we produce isn’t eaten. Ben Hartman is trying to put a dent in that figure.