Photos of Goshen College Events

Community Engagement Fair 2024

On Wednesday March 7, 2024, Goshen College students, staff, and community members gathered in the Church-Chapel to celebrate the annual Community Engagement Fair. During the convocation, guest speakers were Yolo Lopez Demarco, a Bilingual Multimedia Developer, and Arvis Dawson, Board Chair of Vibrant Communities. GC student Sarah Lopez Ramirez '24 was honored with the 2024 Vibrant Student Volunteer award. Following convocation, students and community members were given the opportunity to meet with multiple local organizations to learn about their community engagement opportunities.

2024 Voices of the Earth Choir Tour – “New Dreams”

On February 25 - March 3, 2024, The Goshen College Voices of the Earth choir, directed by H. Roz Woll, spent their spring break touring and performing in churches and schools across Ohio and Chicago, with a home concert on Sunday, March 3 in the Goshen College Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall. The tour focused on the theme “New Dreams” and featured music from various women-identifying artists.

Black History Month 2024

Here is a look back at some of the events and content that were shared to help amplify Black voices on campus and showcase Black excellence during the 2024 Black History Month.

February 2024 Snapshots

Photos from around campus during February 2024.

64th Annual Concerto-Aria Concert

On Saturday February 17th, 2024, ten Goshen College student winners of the 2024 Goshen College Concerto-Aria Competition performed arias and individual concerto movements with the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra during the 64th annual Concerto-Aria Concert.

Winter Choral Concert 2024

On February 10, 2024, The Goshen College Choirs presented their annual Winter Choral Concert in Sauder Concert Hall. The groups that performed were: Vox Profundi, directed by Scott Hochstetler, Voices of the Earth, directed by H. Roz Woll and Marcia Yost, and the GC Chamber Choir, directed by Scott Hochstetler.

Celebrate 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 GC students.

January 2024 Snapshots

Photos from around campus during January 2024.

Michiana 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.

King Celebration 2024

On January 15, 2024, Goshen College students, staff and community members gathered in the Church-Chapel to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the theme “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions of Change in Elkhart County.” The keynote speaker was Cynthea Millsaps, executive director of the Center for Community Engagement of Goshen College and executive director of Mennonite Women USA. The documentary film "What Happened at Benham West: African American Stories of Community, Displacement and Hope" was shown in the Umble Center. The film was coordinated by Nekeisha Alayna Alexis, Intercultural Competence and Undoing Racism Coordinator at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and Jamie Pitts, associate professor of Anabaptist studies and director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Oliver Pettis of Black Lion Cinematography was the filmmaker.