Merry Lea’s first half century, part one: Fifty years of land management
As Merry Lea celebrates its first half-century, we take a look back at how its caretakers have managed the land.
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Campus farm enhances liberal arts education
Students studying the history of American food culture cross disciplines on campus and at the Merry Lea Sustainable Farm.
Maple Scholars explore varied topics in summer research projects
Sixteen Goshen College students are participating in the Maple Scholars research program this summer.
Deborah Scott ’01 named to “The EcoLeaders Top 50 Inspirations” – National Wildlife Federation
GC maintains Tree Campus USA honors
Goshen College has been honored for the third consecutive year with 2016 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Reena Ramos ’18, ACRES member and former land management intern – ACRES Land Trust
Reena Ramos '18 worked as a land management intern for ACRES Land Trust, working with a botanist to inventory plants in Spring Lake woods and bog near Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Students gather for fourth annual Sustainability Summit at Merry Lea
A group of 45 students from four colleges gathered Feb. 18-19 at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College for the fourth annual Sustainability Summit.
New year brings launch of 12 new academic programs at Goshen College
Building on its academic distinctives, Goshen College faculty and administration recently approved 12 new undergraduate academic programs of study, including six majors, three minors, two concentrations and an education licensure add-on program, across five areas of study. The new opportunities will be offered beginning in the fall of 2017.
Mikhail Fernandes ’16 and other young adults grapple with practical peacebuilding – Mennonite Central Committee
Mikhail Fernandes '16 and other young adults address issues every June when they attend Global Anabaptist Peacebuilders (GAP) Institute, which is sponsored by West Coast Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
Watershed Moments: The Sustainability Leadership Semester
The Sustainability Leadership Semester is offered every fall semester at the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, a 1,189-acre nature sanctuary (30 minutes southeast of the main campus near Wolf Lake, Indiana). The fully-accredited experience comprises 15 credits over five classes, and is open to upper-level students from any major and from any school.