On Wednesday after class, students traveled by commuter train up to Solo: Quite the trip–standing room only! Luckily the train ride was just an hour, and everyone emerged (relatively) unscathed. The Setiawan family actually was on our way to Semarang...
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Javanese arts in Solo
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Chocolate or coffee? —Yes, both!
While in Mindo, we visited Quetzal Mindo, a chocolate shop, garden, and tasting tour. Sergio, our Portuguese guide —whose Spanish is better than my Portuguese— explained that cocoa harvesting originated in what now is Ecuador, but it was mostly used...
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Mindo on My Mind…
Mindo, a small town located about 2 hours from Quito, is tucked in the middle of green luscious mountains and singing rivers. Because of its biodiversity, beautiful views, and environmental projects, Mindo has become a great ecotourist attraction. The locals...
President's BlogGoshen’s hedgehog
Jim Collins, author of the business books Good to Great and Built to Last, defined a Hedgehog Concept as what differentiates great companies from good ones. He writes, “A hedgehog concept is not a goal to be the best, a…
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Week 2 in Indonesia!
It’s been a little too long since we updated the blog. We’ve been busy with language classes and becoming acquainted with the city of Yogyakarta. Students continue to amaze us with their willingness to be brave and try new things...
EventsVoices of the Earth to tour Ohio and Chicago from Feb. 25 to March 3
The Goshen College Voices of the Earth choir will spend their spring break touring and performing in churches and schools across the Midwest from Feb. 25 to March 3, with a home concert on Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m.…
Photo AlbumsCelebrate Scholars Day 2024
On January 27, 2024, prospective students visited Goshen College’s campus to learn more about the opportunities and programs available on campus as a student. Activities included connecting with current GC students, meeting professors and attending fine art performances from current…
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SST students on the Equatorial Line
Museo Intiñan features a tile covered line that marks the equatorial divide—to make it visible to the naked eye—, plus, life size representations of native people’s houses, ancient tombs, and regional flora and fauna. This provides interactive experiences at a...
Photo AlbumsJanuary 2024 Snapshots
Photos from around campus during January 2024. Photos by Kelsey Moore, Tyson Miller, Mariela Esparza, Liam Morris, Seth Kauffman and Julian Gonzalez Photos from around campus during January 2024.
Photo AlbumsMichiana Regional Seed Swap 2024
On January 20, 2024, Goshen College hosted the annual “Michiana Regional Seed Swap” where gardeners, growers and plant enthusiasts gathered to exchange seeds and participate in educational sessions. Photos by Seth Kauffman On January 20, 2024, Goshen College hosted the…
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Our first field trip day: rain!
During study, Thursdays are our day set aside for a full-day field trip. For this first day, we planned on visiting the Kraton here in Yogyakarta. Yogya is a “special district” and continues to have a living Sultan who rules...
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Casa museo Guayasamin and Capilla del hombre
Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999) is considered one of the most important visual artists of the 20th century, not only in Ecuador or Latin America, but in the world. His work is visually vibrant, emotionally compelling, and politically engaged. He depicted scenes...
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Weekenders, unite and take over!
The first week of classes included lectures, museum visits, church tours, and silly games. On the weekend, students went out on adventures big and small with their host families. On Saturday morning, some students didn’t go on family outings....
ArticlesGoshen College receives Lilly Endowment grant to strengthen reading instruction in teacher preparation programs
Goshen College received a $489,915 implementation grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana (ASRI) initiative. The grant aims to enhance and expand Goshen College's teacher preparation programs and improve reading instruction…
EventsAtlee and Winifred Beechy Peace Lectureship: “Tech and Social Transformation,” Dr. Lisa Schirch
The Atlee and Winifred Beechy Peace Lectureship on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. will feature Dr. Lisa Schirch speaking on “Tech and Social Transformation: The Best and Worst Impacts of Technology on Peace and Democracy in 2024” on Feb. 8…
EventsUmble Master Class: “Learning to use your voice well,” Dr. Allan Rudy-Froese
Dr. Allan Rudy-Froese, a seminary professor of preaching and a certified voice coach , will be the Umble Master Class presenter at Goshen College and presenting a public keynote address, “Learning to Use Your Voice Well,” on Feb. 6 at…
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The first week of classes has been accomplished!
Orientation for this year’s SST Ecuador group was packed full of activities, places to see and new people to meet. The first week of classes set us into a more quotidian rhythm of family life, academic activities, group discussions, and...
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Settling into host families and a Yogyakarta routine
Has it really only been one week since the SSTer’s arrived? The first week of SST was brimming with new experiences: the first days of jet-lagged orientation, meeting host families, language class, bus trips, a lecture, new food…. Language class…
President's BlogMy word for 2024
My word for the year is faith because it’s what I need. Faith is such a familiar word that it can sound bland, and so I’ll try to explain what I mean. Faith for me is the belief that God…
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Family life in Quito
We could’t catch everyone, but we capture the pivotal moment of families picking up their “newest” members.
ArticlesGoshen College announces Fall 2023-24 undergraduate Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 154 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2023-24 fall semester Dean’s List.
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Goshen College hosts collaborative art exhibit about cultural diplomacy by visiting artist Tom Ashcraft, Jan. 21-March 14
Goshen College will host the collaborative art exhibit, “Du Quotidien,” by Eric Yake Kenagy visiting artist Tom Ashcraft from Jan. 21 to March 14.
Photo AlbumsKing Celebration 2024
On January 13-15, 2024, Goshen College students, staff and community members gathered on campus to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration began with a poetry reading and lecture from Allison Joseph, director of…
ArticlesMary K. Oyer, professor emerita of music, dies at 100 years old
Mary K. Oyer, professor emerita of music, died on January 11, 2024, in Goshen at the age of 100. Oyer taught at Goshen College from 1945 to 1987, during which time she developed a Fine Arts course that became legendary…
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