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My professional connection to Goshen College began in 1988, when Sociology Professor Emeritus J. Howard Kauffman hired me as a research assistant for his work on North American Mennonite beliefs and social patterns.
The six alumni featured here followed very different paths after graduation. Yet, each points back to a common foundation: an education that paired intellectual rigor with real-world experience and a commitment to loving God and neighbor. Their stories, told in their own words, show how that foundation continues to unfold across careers, communities and calling
By Hillary Harder This week our travels took us to the beautiful city of Cuenca in the south of Ecuador! Because it’s a long ways from Quito, we broke up the drive and spread our travels over the whole week,…
On Saturday night, Northern Irish author Tony Macaulay visited our group to answer student questions and read from his book Paperboy, which the students were assigned to read before the start of the class. Paperboy tells the story of Macaulay’s...
By Hillary Harder This week in Quito our group experienced a very different type of “guest lecture” – a musical presentation by a band called the Banda de Pueblo Urbano! The banda de pueblo is a long-standing musical tradition in…
We’re working on more posts about our excursions, but in the meantime, here are some photos from Thursday afternoon. The students completed their first round of volunteer hours at Corrymeela. The weather was beautiful, and they helped harvest vegetables...
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus awarded the third annual Maple Leaf Awards for Employee Excellence to six employees.
Greetings from Northern Ireland and the Corrymeela community! You’ll be hearing from the students soon, but I wanted to update you all that despite a VERY lengthy trip, our reward was a gorgeous sunny arrival at Corrymeela. We’re here, we’ve...
Tony Krabill has been appointed the new general manager of 91.1 The Globe, Goshen College’s student-run radio station.
By Hillary Harder As we reached the end of our second full week in Ecuador, we embarked on our first group trip to the beautiful town of Mindo, located in a cloud forest about two hours northwest of Quito. On…
This week, we had the opportunity to play the past two Puerto Rican national champions of the Single A baseball league, which has just over 80 teams covering 50 different municipalities around the island. The champions from the past two…
by Mike McHugh “Recovery goes beyond building houses–it helps people regain lost hope and helps them preserve their history, community, and relationships” Shalom Solomon Teferi We wrapped up our time in Lahaina last weekend after working hard for two weeks…
Across the Street and Around the World by Andrea Mata and Tuka Farhan We had the opportunity to visit Devon Ave., a vibrant and culturally diverse east-west street on Chicago’s North Side. With its strong cultural and religious identities,…
By: Camryn Barrows, Brinleigh Arredondo, Deecon Hill Entering Paseo Boricua A quick flash to the 70s: gentrification was a fast-acting force that rapidly pushed Latino and Puerto Rican populations away from Lincoln Park, which is now the poster child of…
By Millie Liddell Yesterday we had the wonderful opportunity to visit Chocolate del Obispo in the town of San Juan del Obispo. We learned about this family-run business and how they incorporate traditional and modern methods to produce chocolate; it…
By Egypt Boyd So, you found yourself hiking Pacaya, a volcano in Guatemala. Don’t panic—I’ve got the perfect guide to help you get through it. Step 1: Mental preparation. I hope you mentally prepared. Some do this by going to…
An introduction to the leaders, their family, the class, and where we'll be staying and traveling
During our last week in Guatemala, we were able to visit two university campuses and interact with students. This is a particularly interesting moment for higher education in Guatemala, following the election of a new president, or rector, for Guatemala’s…
-Guest Blogger Richard Orr For the past three years, as a Goshen College spouse, I’ve found myself on the periphery of the Goshen College Community. I’ve met some remarkable people, watched its traditions, its vibrant campus life, and its deep-rooted…
If I’m really honest, I’m too exhausted to say much on this blog, so I’m giving you a photo blitz of the past five days. The GC website was uneditable for a while, so blog posts needed to take a…
Goshen College’s Performing Arts Series returns for its 30th season, featuring 10 performances by new artists and returning favorites.
As our class continues to study the diaspora that exists in London, we read a short story by one of my most influential authors, Hanif Kureishi, author of The Buddha of Suburbia. Kureishi’s work often explores race, immigration, identity, and…
In 1996, Guatemala signed a peace accord that ended the 36-year civil war. One of the many challenges in the post-conflict era has been to bear witness to the historical memory of the communities most affected during the war. The…
Week one of our Study period has been full of rich learning, time with host families, bonding as a group, and seeing beautiful sites around Quito! Here’s a glimpse of what our daily routine looks like on Study, as well as some highlights from this week’s activities.
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