Archives for GC in the News Category

Girl Named Tom brings Mennonite harmonies to ‘The Voice’ – Sojourners

Mennonites all over the country have rallied behind the Liechty siblings as Girl Named Tom made their way through The Voice’s singing competition. Ken Nafziger '63, a professor emeritus of music at Eastern Mennonite University and music editor of the 1992 Hymnal: A Worship Book, said, “It is a matter of pride for the church. Of course, we don't talk about pride as Mennonites, but it is powerful that somebody from among us accomplished that.”

‘We’re all so proud’: Goshen College cheers as Girl Named Tom wins ‘The Voice’ – South Bend Tribune

Girl Named Tom - winners of Season 21 of The Voice - have deep ties to Goshen College and many fans and supporters on campus.

Five ways to dismantle racism through spirituality

Dr. Regina Shands Stoltzfus is a professor and director of Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies at Goshen College. She is the co-author of "Been in the Struggle" (Herald Press, Nov. 2, 2021).

A Sense of Place: An Elkhart County History Podcast, S2E8: A Holocaust Rescue Story

Kyle Hufford and Eric Miller of Goshen College's FiveCore Media talk with host Patrick McGuire about their movie "Vital Passage: A Holocaust Rescue Story." The story focuses on a Goshen family, the Plauts, who were business owners. They rescued 28 Jewish refugees from Germany prior to the outbreak of World War II.

Goshen College rallies around Girl Named Tom as the trio shines on ‘The Voice’

Girl Named Tom, featuring GC graduates Caleb '18 and Joshua '19 and their sister Bekah Liechty, have received ongoing support from their alma mater as they compete on "The Voice."

Goshen College students lending a helping hand

WNDU catches up with some students and faculty who volunteered during Community Engagement Day.

Documentary chronicles Goshen family’s mission to rescue Jewish refugees during the Holocaust

More than a decade ago, a Goshen man opened a lockbox that was found in the basement of his grandparents’ former store.

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new sensory trail in Goshen

Computer science students at Goshen College developed an app to provide a guided sensory experience. This way, users can learn, relax, and engage the senses through touching, smelling, seeing, hearing, and tasting the world around them.

Introducing the arts: Kids get creative at GC summer camp

From June 7 – 24 GC hosted the creative camp for students in fourth to sixth grade. The children participated in a variety of activities, including classes in music, visual arts and theater. They also experienced special opportunities in the Goshen College TV studio, the GC Radio station, playing an Indonesian gamelan, and other activities.

Richard Aguirre, diversity equity & inclusion coordinator, elected as Goshen’s next clerk-treasurer

Richard Aguirre, diversity equity & inclusion coordinator at Goshen College, was elected as the city’s next clerk-treasurer during a Democratic Party caucus held at the Goshen Public Library Thursday evening.