The 2026 Religion and Science Conference, with keynote speaker Dr. Wesley J. Wildman, will feature three lectures, two of which are free and open to the public. This year's topic is "The Future of Spirituality: From Temples to Toolkits."
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EventsCelebrating 100 years of the Mennonite Historical Society
Join us for a celebration of the impact and legacy of Mennonite Historical Society, long-time publisher of Mennonite Quarterly Review.
ArticlesCommunication department faculty named 2026 faculty champions by the Center for Community News
GC communication faculty are two of the 150 journalism leaders named as 2026 Faculty Champions by the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont.
Study AbroadGamelan Lessons (with recording!)
Since our arrival at the beginning of January, the whole group has been taking gamelan lessons each week with Pak Sigit and a team of capable (and patient!) instructors. The students each chose one of the many percussion instruments that…
Study AbroadWeek 4: Indonesian Arts
This week our academic theme is Indonesian Arts. Of course we have been experiencing all kinds of beauty, music and culture each day since we arrived on the island, but this week we are paying specific attention to a few…
ArticlesRuth Yu Hsiao Endowment for Liberal Arts Education established with $1 million gift
Goshen College has established the Ruth Yu Hsiao Endowment for Liberal Arts Education through a $1 million gift from William C. Hsiao, given in memory of his late wife and GC alumna, Ruth Yu Hsiao ’61.
EventsCommunity Engagement Fair
The 2026 Community Engagement Fair, open to all Goshen College students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community, is free to attend with no registration required.
Study AbroadPati Eco-Village with MDSI
During environment week we spent 3 days in the village of Pedak-Gower, in Pati, five hours northeast of Yogyakarta. MDSI (Mennonite Diakonia Service Indonesia) hosted us and invited a number of local religious leaders, farmers, and leaders of Javanese cultural…
ArticlesFinalists named for C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest
Five Goshen College students will speak on themes of peace and justice during the 2026 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Umble Center.
Study AbroadEspañol, kichwa, lengua de señas
We are halfway through our study portion and our language skills are improving, slowly but surely. Each morning is spent in Spanish language classes with our three wonderful teachers, Silvia, Loli, and Fernanda. They help reinforce vocabulary and common phrases…
Study AbroadWeek 3: Indonesia’s Environment
Our academic theme for week 3 is Environment. This week we learned about Indonesia’s incredible biodiversity by reading articles and stories, hearing lectures from experts, visiting and learning from people who live along the Code river in Yogyakarta, and touring…
ArticlesMarvin Blickenstaff, long-time music professor and piano instructor, dies at 90
Marvin Blickenstaff, former professor of music at Goshen College, died on Friday, January 23, at his home in Pennsylvania. He was 90 years old.
Photo AlbumsJanuary 2026
We welcomed students back to campus and kicked off the 2026 spring semester in style! Enjoy some of these moments from around GC’s campus. Photos by Justin DeWeese, Abby Graber, Daniel James ’24, and Ziwe Ncube ’27.
ArticlesZion Neat to break ground as GC’s first pro women’s basketball player
Zion Neat, a recent Goshen College women's basketball alum, will soon play professionally for Juvemaia in Maia, Portugal. She will be the first Maple Leaf to turn pro.
Study AbroadCarbon Onset in Mindo
This weekend, we visited the beautiful city of Mindo in the cloudforest. In an effort to onset our carbon footprint from the flights to Ecuador, we partnered with our friend Klever Tello, an employee in the Mindo municipal government, in…
Study AbroadCooking Class: Learning to Make Nasi Goreng
Our SSTers learned to make their own lunch! Nasi Goreng, Indonesia’s classic everyday meal, is a basic fried rice recipe with many variations. Usually containing flavors of shallots, garlic, chili (made as spicy as you like it!), some kind of…
Study AbroadPRAMBANAN!
A major highlight of our trip so far was visiting the famous Prambanan, a UNESCO world heritage site and the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. We toured the temple complex, and climbed many stairs to greet the Hindu pantheon of…
Study AbroadWeek 2: Religion in Indonesia
The academic theme for our second week of Study is Religion in Indonesia. Indonesia’s 17,000 islands contain incredibly diverse expressions of culture and faith. While there are 6 nationally recognized religions here (Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism), we…
Study AbroadWeek 1: History & Politics in Indonesia
Our academic theme for Week 1 has been Indonesian History & Politics. We heard two lecturers on this theme, visited the Kraton (Palace and home of Yogyakarta’s Sultan), read historical sources and listened to an audiobook overviewing Indonesia’s dynamic history.…
Study AbroadThe Academic Side of SST
Daily life on SST provides incredibly rich learning experiences, from living with host families to simply experiencing waking up in a new culture each day. But the learning doesn’t stop there. Students also attend language class each afternoon, hear lectures…
Study AbroadGetting to Know Yogyakarta
On SST Indonesia ’26, students spent their first few days getting to know Yogyakarta: learning to use various transportation systems, trying new foods, exploring new places, and getting acquainted with the universities where they will learn from lecturers and language…
Photo AlbumsSeed Swap 2026
On Saturday, Jan. 17, community members from throughout Michiana came together to share seeds, starters and gardening knowledge in the annual Seed Swap.
Articles‘Goshen Genius’ Ben Ganger ’16 to compete on Jeopardy! Wednesday
Ben Ganger '16 returns to Jeopardy! for the Tournament of Champions. His first episode will air on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Study AbroadWeekend Adventures with Host Families
We had an active weekend! Many host families took their students on adventures in and around Quito. They visited Parque Metropolitano, centro histórico, teleférico, Otavalo, Pichincha, Parque Bicentenario, Mitad del Mundo, Lago San Pablo, Nono, Tabacundo, among others. Here are…
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