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Feb 12 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…

Feb 12 2024

We journeyed forth on our environmental field trip this past week.  Our destination was a traditional village that is working to address environmental and economic issues by reforestation with productive trees (mango and avocado) and development of environmental tourism to...

Feb 11 2024

This week, we visited a property on the outskirts of Quito where two families that sadly and abruptly fled their home countries have found a place to live. The location was generously lent by a member of the Mennonite Church...

Feb 11 2024

SST students and faculty visited Dream Farm, a flower producing facility in Guayllabamba, a small town 45 minutes north from Quito. We learned that the business of flowers is a huge source of revenue for the area, specially before Valentine’s...

Feb 11 2024

This week we were privileged to see several new sides of Indonesian culture.  Last Monday was opening day of the new semester of classes at the university in which we study (UKDW, here in Yogyakarta).  We were invited to the...

Feb 11 2024

Otavalo, a small town, two hours north from Quito, is world known for its artisanal crafts such as textiles, musical instruments, jewelry, hats, and hammocks. The community is proud of its indigenous heritage, practices, language, and customs. María Virginia Farinango...

Feb 09 2024

Goshen College will host its annual Conference on Religion and Science on March 8-10, and feature keynote speaker Warren S. Brown, professor of psychology and former director of the Travis Research Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Feb 09 2024

Dr. Robert Brenneman, professor of criminal justice and sociology at Goshen College, will present the C. Henry Smith Peace Lecture, titled “The New Peacebuilders: Shifting Violence, Shifting Peace in Northern Central America,” on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in…

Feb 07 2024

Five Goshen College students will speak on themes of peace and justice during the 2024 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Umble Center.

Feb 06 2024

Our first day with Ibu Kitsie and Pak Wakidi was so amazing, and there was more in store for us.  They had arranged for our Goshen group to play the song that we had just learned in an actual wayang...

Feb 04 2024

Last Thursday, we left our beloved Quito for some adventurous adventures in Imbabura Province, named after a great inactive volcano. Our agenda included hiking around a lagoon in a volcanic crater, meeting new SST partners, and visiting Parque Condor, a...

Feb 04 2024

On Wednesday after class, students traveled by commuter train up to Solo: Quite the trip–standing room only!  Luckily the train ride was just an hour, and everyone emerged (relatively) unscathed.  The Setiawan family actually was on our way to Semarang...

Feb 04 2024

While in Mindo, we visited Quetzal Mindo, a chocolate shop, garden, and tasting tour. Sergio, our Portuguese guide —whose Spanish is better than my Portuguese— explained that cocoa harvesting originated in what now is Ecuador, but it was mostly used...

Feb 01 2024

Mindo, a small town located about 2 hours from Quito, is tucked in the middle of green luscious mountains and singing rivers. Because of its biodiversity, beautiful views, and environmental projects, Mindo has become a great ecotourist attraction. The locals...

Jan 31 2024

Jim Collins, author of the business books Good to Great and Built to Last, defined a Hedgehog Concept as what differentiates great companies from good ones. He writes, “A hedgehog concept is not a goal to be the best, a…

Jan 31 2024

It’s been a little too long since we updated the blog.  We’ve been busy with language classes and becoming acquainted with the city of Yogyakarta.  Students continue to amaze us with their willingness to be brave and try new things...

Jan 30 2024

The Goshen College Voices of the Earth choir will spend their spring break touring and performing in churches and schools across the Midwest from Feb. 25 to March 3, with a home concert on Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m.…

Jan 30 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…

Jan 28 2024

Museo Intiñan features a tile covered line that marks the equatorial divide—to make it visible to the naked eye—, plus, life size representations of native people’s houses, ancient tombs, and regional flora and fauna. This provides interactive experiences at a...

Jan 26 2024

Photos from around campus during January 2024. Photos by Kelsey Moore, Tyson Miller, Mariela Esparza, Liam Morris, Seth Kauffman and Julian Gonzalez Photos from around campus during January 2024.

Jan 26 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. Photos by Seth Kauffman On January 20, 2024, Goshen College hosted the…

Jan 24 2024

During study, Thursdays are our day set aside for a full-day field trip.  For this first day, we planned on visiting the Kraton here in Yogyakarta.  Yogya is a “special district” and continues to have a living Sultan who rules...

Jan 24 2024

Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999) is considered one of the most important visual artists of the 20th century, not only in Ecuador or Latin America, but in the world. His work is visually vibrant, emotionally compelling, and politically engaged. He depicted scenes...

Jan 24 2024

The first week of classes included lectures, museum visits, church tours, and silly games. On the weekend, students went out on adventures big and small with their host families.   On Saturday morning, some students didn’t go on family outings....