Archives for GC in the News Category

“‘Now Go And Change The World’: Advice From NPR Journalists To The Class Of 2013” on npr.org

It's that time of year when graduating seniors don their caps and gowns and say so long to memories of the past four (or so) years. Now that those late nights studying for final exams are behind them, some well-rested graduating classes across the country got to hear parting words of wisdom from a few NPR journalists. You know your favorite voices at NPR have book smarts, but read on to hear their advice about life beyond the mic.

“America’s Energy Future Beyond Oil And Gas” on The Diane Rehm Show

Goshen College's sustainability coordinator and utilities manager Glenn Gilbert asks a great question about alternative energy about 3/4 of the way through the show.

“Goshen College student gives Elkhart County social media pointers” in the Elkhart Truth

Clicking around online, Lassane Ouedraogo was surprised to see that Elkhart County’s local government is largely absent from Facebook and Twitter, two of the largest social media outlets reaching millions of people every day.

“Elkhart County leader working with Goshen College class on social media project” on Elkhart Truth’s blog

Do you ‘like’ Elkhart County? A public relations class at Goshen College is teaching Elkhart County’s government a lesson about social media. County commissioner Mike Yoder is working on a project with students to see how social media, like Facebook and Twitter, is used by local governments around the country.

“Goshen College’s electricity now 100 percent green” in the Goshen News

There’s a new sort of electricity being generated at Goshen College.

VIDEO: “Goshen College reduces carbon footprint, electricity to be powered by renewable energy” on WNDU-TV NBC16

A Michiana college, known for giving back to the community, is giving their utility provider the green light to go green all of the way.

VIDEO: “Reducing their carbon footprint” on WSBT-TV CBS22

“Goshen College turns to wind and solar-generated electricity” in the Elkhart Truth

Goshen College announced Monday morning, May 13 that they will only purchase electricity from renewable energy sources. GC President Jim Brenneman announced that the school will be participating in NIPSCO’s new Green Power Program, becoming the first major client of the utilities provider to agree to purchase all of its electricity from sources such as wind and solar generators.

“Goshen College switches to 100 percent renewable energy” in the South Bend Tribune

Goshen College from now on will purchase all its electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, college leaders announced Monday.

“New Goshen trail to connect Winona Trail and Main Street” in the Elkhart Truth

IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen College and the city have partnered in an effort to connect the Winona Trail to Main Street and potentially alleviate some of the hospital’s parking woes.