Merry Lea’s annual festival happened in May 2022. During this two day event Merry Lea staff encourages families to explore the outdoors and engage with the biodiversity at the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center.
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ArticlesGoshen College names 165 students to Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 165 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2021-22 spring semester Dean’s List. The Dean’s List includes traditional undergraduate students earning at least a 3.75 GPA, while completing at least 12 hours of course work...
Becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution
How does a small, historically Mennonite college in Northern Indiana find itself on the brink of becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution?
Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism: Renewal in the Global Church
Professor John D. Roth ’81 writes about how renewal is happening globally for Anabaptist-Mennonites and how that is shaping the college’s approach to scholarship for the church.
Imagination that embraces the world
Goshen College is not only ever singing, but ever dreaming and boldly aspiring.
Marine Biology: From Indiana to the Florida Keys
Professor Ryan Sensenig writes about how a Midwestern college’s unique marine biology program has significantly grown and evolved since it began in 1966.
From a Dream to a Reality: President Stoltzfus interviews Girl Named Tom
Siblings Caleb ‘18, Joshua ‘19 and Bekah Liechty, known as the musical group Girl Named Tom and winners of season 21 of NBC’s “The Voice,” sat down with President Rebecca Stoltzfus before their sold-out October 2021 performance in the Goshen…
Ruth E. Gunden ’52: ‘You have to play to improve’
This article originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of The Bulletin. BY JOE SPRINGER ’80, curator, Mennonite Historical Library “Conned” by five older brothers into learning to catch and throw, Ruth E. Gunden ’52, professor of physical education from 1953...
The Bulletin MagazineThe Bulletin | Spring/Summer 2022
One of the defining features of Goshen College is the boldness of our imagination — especially imagination that embraces the world. This issue of the Bulletin features three stories that exemplify the bold imagination of Goshen College — examples of…
Study AbroadLearning Objectives
Here is what we hope students will learn while spending three weeks in the Desert Southwest.
Study AbroadWelcome to Ecological Economics in Arizona
Today is the first day of a new and innovative course, a partnership between the Business Department and Athletics. Jerrell Ross Richer, professor of economics, and Rustin Nyce, head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams,...
ArticlesGoshen College receives $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. for summer camps program
Goshen College has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to be used toward developing and implementing summer camps for community youth.
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A Visit to the Village
After two busy day trips, we spent Saturday in the village of Ngollar. Adama, our local coordinator, and his extended family invited us to visit their village to get a sense of rural life in Senegal. We knew that there...
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Religion In Senegal
Our third week focused on the religious context of Senegal, particularly on the role of Sufi Islam and the different brotherhoods. We had two lectures to start the week. On Monday we heard from Moïse Diémé, who spoke with us...
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Politics, Religion and Tourism in the City of St. Louis
On Thursday and Friday of our second week of study we visited Saint-Louis. Saint-Louis is located at the mouth of the Senegal River a few kilometers from Mauritania. It is the site of West Africa’s first French settlement and is...
ArticlesFisher leads pack of four Maple Leafs at NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Nationals
Annika Fisher finished ninth place in the 1500 meter run at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Nationals. She was one of four Maple Leaf athletes to represent Goshen College at nationals.
Study AbroadCeviche, Class & Culture
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Tourism and World Heritage on Gorée
Breeana Wheeler is a biochemistry major and Brandon Jimenez is a peace, justice and conflict studies major. In this post they reflect on the tensions between tourism, being a tourists and remembering the history of the slave trade at this...
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Week One
Language During our first week in Senegal we connected with host families and figured out the rhythms of study. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings consist of language study. Yacine Diatta teaches an hour of Wolof. Then students have an hour...
Study AbroadReflection and Insights from the Professionals
We woke up this morning to the sounds of pouring rain and raucous thunder. I was desperately hoping for one last day to soak in the sun, but maybe this makes it easier to say goodbye. After three weeks in...
Study AbroadThe Only Male Student
When Suzanne Ehst described this class to me I knew I needed to take it. Serving, building, and learning all in one class is an opportunity that I could not say no to. Since I was diagnosed with Chrons’ disease...
Study AbroadThe (Rain) Storm Before Finals
Having had our last day of fencing work at La Posada on Friday and a beach day yesterday, it felt only right to have today be an easygoing, relaxing one. There being just two days left in Texas before home...
Study AbroadThe Taj Mahal followed by Fond Farewells
Wednesday morning we left our rooms at the YWCA in the wee hours of the morning to catch the train from Delhi to Agra, where we paid tribute to one of the most famous places on Earth. I’ll let you...
Study AbroadA Few Last Photos
It’s hard to believe that three weeks have already passed. As students fly home from London to Chicago, it’s rewarding to think back over all we did, read, and experienced, much of which never made it into this blog. Here...
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