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Lecture Series

Our lecture series continues our tradition of bringing a diverse array of speakers to our community, covering topics like art, current affairs, science, religion and peace, combining previously independent lectures into one vibrant program.

Split into fall and spring seasons, these lectures are free and open to all, with some events also available via Livestream

Stay Tuned for the 2025-2026 Lecture Series lineup.

2024 -25 Lecture Series

Fall 2024

  • Sept. 12, 2024, 7 p.m.

    Frank and Betty Jo Yoder Public Affairs Lecture Series

    Speaker: Dr. Antonio Flores, president & CEO of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities; Title: The Relevance of Hispanic Serving Institutions in the Midwest and at Goshen College; Location: Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

  • Sept. 18, 2024, 7 p.m.

    Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist Program

    Speaker: Maria Tomasula, professor emerita, University of Notre Dame; Title: Giving Visual Form to a Sense of Self; Location: Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

  • Sept. 20, 2024, 12 p.m.

    Performing Arts Series pre-concert workshop

    Speakers: Las Guaracheras, all-women salsa sextet

    Location: Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall

  • Oct. 24, 2024, 7 p.m.

    Atlee and Winifred Beechy Peace, Justice and Reconciliation

    Speaker: Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr., former chairman of San Carlos Apache Nation

    Location: Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

    Spring 2025

    • Feb. 4, 2025, 7 p.m.

      Umble Master Class in Speech and Theatre

      Speaker: Carson Kreitzer, American playwright

      Location: Umble Center

    • March 7, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

      Conference on Religion & Science: 'Dealing with Environmental Guilt and Shame'

      Speaker: Dr. Sarah Fredericks, Associate Professor of Environmental Ethics, The University of Chicago Divinity School;

      Location: College Mennonite Church

    • March 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

      Conference on Religion & Science: 'Can We Rest during Climate Change?'

      Speaker: Dr. Sarah Fredericks, Associate Professor of Environmental Ethics, The University of Chicago Divinity School;

      Location: College Mennonite Church

    • March 18, 2025, 7 p.m.

      S.A. Yoder Memorial Lecture

      Speaker: Sofia Samatar, award-winning author and Goshen College alumna

      Location: Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

      Endowed Lectures

      Supported by generous donors, these lectures are offered regularly—though not always annually—and reflect our ongoing commitment to deep learning and public dialogue.