Goshen College hosted its inaugural Peace Talks speech competition on Sept. 15, launching an annual event that encourages students to speak on issues important to them, raise awareness and promote thoughtful, respectful dialogue.
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President’s Welcome Speech: ‘Truth, Together’
In the first convocation of the 2025-26 academic year, President Stoltzfus gives her welcome address and announces student awardees.
President’s speech: ‘Root to Rise’
Opening convocation speech, as prepared for delivery by President Rebecca Stoltzfus, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Hello, Goshen College! It is wonderful to be here with each one of you. I am so happy to see our returning students, and...
Commencement speech 2024 (full text): “I Succeeded” by Glen Guyton
Commencement address (as prepared for delivery) by Glen Guyton, excecutive director of Mennonite Church USA — at the 126th Goshen College Commencement on Sunday, April 28, 2024. » Read the 2024 Commencement story » Commencement photo album » Academic Department Receptions and Baccalaureate...
Baccalaureate speech 2024 (full text): by President Rebecca Stoltzfus
Baccalaureate address (as prepared for delivery) by President Rebecca Stoltzfus at the Goshen College Baccalaureate Celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
President’s speech: “Sweet Synergy”
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus gave this opening convocation speech, "Sweet Synergy," on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. She said: "Synergy is sweet. And synergy is all around us – in flavors, in music, on teams, in relationships and business and…
Baccalaureate speech 2023 (full text): by President Rebecca Stoltzfus
Baccalaureate address (as prepared for delivery) by President Rebecca Stoltzfus at the Goshen College Baccalaureate Celebration on Saturday, April 29, 2023. » Read the 2023 Commencement story » Full-text of Commencement Address by Dr. Felipe Hinojosa » Commencement photo album » Academic...
Commencement speech 2023 (full text): “Stay Bold and Be Still” by Dr. Felipe Hinojosa
Commencement address (as prepared for delivery) by Dr. Felipe Hinojosa -- a Latino civil rights historian from Texas A&M University -- at the 125th Goshen College Commencement on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
President’s Speech: Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution!
On January 25, 2023, Goshen College students, staff and community members gathered in the Church-Chapel to celebrate the recent designation of the college as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. This is Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus' speech,…
President’s speech: “Rooted in good soil”
What makes our community so unusually fruitful? Because we are rooted in good soil. We are like a prairie.
Commencement speech 2022 (full text): “What is the Good Life?” by Dr. John D. Roth
Commencement speaker, Dr. John D. Roth, invited graduates to consider the important question: What is the Good Life? He said: "Know that you are loved; dare to live a transparent life, ready to speak the Truth; and do your part…
President’s Speech: “Rifted Rocks”
The 2021 opening convocation speech, as prepared for delivery by President Rebecca Stoltzfus, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.
Commencement speech 2021 (full text): “Marked and Blessed” by President Rebecca Stoltzfus
Commencement address (as prepared for delivery) by President Rebecca Stoltzfus, at the 123rd Goshen College Commencement on Sunday, April 25, 2021. » Read the 2021 Commencement story Greetings to the Goshen College Board of Directors, the Goshen College Faculty and...
President’s speech: Where do we go from here?
King Celebration Convocation message, delivered by Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, President of Goshen College, on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in the Goshen College Church-Chapel (as prepared for delivery). It is a privilege to speak today to honor the Reverend Dr....
President’s speech: Passionate Learning in the time of COVID
President Stoltzfus welcomes new and returning students with a speech about passionate learning and our responsibilities to each other during the pandemic.
President Stoltzfus’ 122nd Commencement speech: A time for loaves and fishes
Goshen College President Rebecca J. Stoltzfus delivered this speech for the 122nd Commencement Ceremony, held online, on April 26, 2020.
J.R. Burkholder memorial service remarks, by Keith Graber Miller
Keith Graber Miller, professor of Bible, religion and philosophy, provides a reflection on the life of J.R. Burkholder, professor emeritus of religion.
Speech: Regina Shands Stoltzfus, “Unapologetically Just”
Dr. Regina Shands Stoltzfus, professor of peace, justice and conflict studies, delivered a speech titled "Unapologetically Just" on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 during Goshen College's King Celebration convocation.