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Jul 11 2021

I ended my last blog with the question: how would Goshen College be different if we were more truly centered in robust and productive engagement across lines of difference? I suggest we need to become more intentional about three things:…

Jul 11 2021

Goshen College students have teamed up with the City of Goshen and ADEC Inc. to create an app as part of a sensory trail initiative to help connect individuals with disabilities to the health benefits and wonder of nature.

Jul 09 2021

Elizabeth Reimer, the author of this post, is a double major in Bible and Religion and Peace Justice & Conflict Studies. On Sunday, we transitioned from Navajo to Hopi. We said goodbye to our gracious hosts at Black Mountain Mennonite...

Jul 09 2021

Acadia Imhof is a junior sustainability studies major. As our time at Black Mountain Mennonite comes to a close, I cannot help but reflect on how we were embraced into that community. When I first set foot there I felt...

Jul 09 2021

New Paris, Indiana Major: Film Production, International Studies minor Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I originally wanted to major in marine biology and the campus was close enough for me to commute. I then decided to...

Jul 09 2021

The majority of our time in the Navajo Nation was spent building relationships with the Black Mountain Church community. But, we also managed to fit in a number of guest speakers, field trips, hikes and other activities. Crystalyne Curley, Senior...

Jul 09 2021

Willa Beidler is a sophomore biochemistry major and the author of this post. This week the adventure shifted as we stayed with host families for three days. I stayed with a woman named Sami and her mother Leta. The two...

Jul 09 2021

Anna Smucker is a Graphic Design major, double minoring in Music and Bible and Religion. For the past three days, I had the opportunity to stay with a host family and two other students, a couple of miles away from...

Jul 08 2021

Goshen College faculty, staff and students are scheduled to present workshops during the hybrid and in-person and online Mennonite Church USA biennial convention, or MennoCon21, July 6-10, 2021 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Jul 08 2021

Aurora Flores Avila is a sophomore nursing major with a minor in Spanish. After a late night of singing and prayer we all awoke sleepy eyed and ready for another day of church camp. The day’s activities started with breakfast...

Jul 08 2021

Meagan Gutierrez is a senior double major in English and Secondary Education. On our second day at Black Mountain Mennonite Church, a local teacher came to talk to us about her life and career. Irene Bizahaloni teaches the Navajo language...

Jul 05 2021

We have become afraid of deep differences because they too often manifest in words or other expressions that cause pain — wittingly or unwittingly. I submit that it is not our visible differences (race or ethnicity or gender per se)…

Jul 02 2021

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada/Goshen Major: Biology Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it allowed me to continue to work and pursue my degree while staying close to my family. I found an amazing job that I didn’t want...

Jul 02 2021

Goshen Major: Film Production   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen College because of the opportunity to participate in a film internship in Los Angeles, which would not be possible at many other colleges. Goshen College is also...

Jul 02 2021

Elkhart, Indiana Major: English and Secondary Education Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it is close to home. I’m less than thirty minutes away from my loved ones. The environment and faculty are also great! Why did...

Jul 01 2021

Goshen College is offering career advancement scholarships to eligible Elkhart County residents who continue their studies at Goshen College in fall 2021, through a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Jun 30 2021

Three Goshen College students, Emily Sandler, Vianey Latisnere Reinada and Shelbey Younts, have been named 2021 Outstanding Future Educators by the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (IACTE).

Jun 29 2021

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Major: Physics   Why did you choose Goshen? I grew up Mennonite, so Goshen was on my radar because of that. I also felt that the small school environment was one where I could find good, like-minded friends...

Jun 28 2021

Goshen Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it was the closest to my house and I know they have an excellent nursing program. Why did you choose your major? I chose nursing because it’s one...

Jun 28 2021

Goshen Major: Social Work Why did you choose Goshen? I mainly chose Goshen because it’s close to home but also because it’s inclusive and open to new ideas. Why did you choose your major?  I chose social work because ever...

Jun 28 2021

Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana Major: TESOL & Secondary Education, Sign Language Interpreting minor Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I knew it was a smaller campus. I wanted to have a better opportunity to meet and know more...

Jun 28 2021

Apple Creek, Ohio Major: Sign Language Interpreting, Art minor Why did you choose Goshen? Initially I chose Goshen for the American Sign Language and Interpreting program but quickly realized it was a good fit for me in nearly every way....

Jun 28 2021

Carmel, Indiana Major: Biology, Writing minor Why did you choose Goshen? Graduating high school with 529 other people, I knew I wanted a small college centered in science. I wanted professors to see me as an individual person who I...

Jun 28 2021

Hometown: Goshen Major: Nursing, Psychology minor Why did you choose Goshen? I decided to come to Goshen because it is close to home and I can commute to campus. In addition, Goshen has an amazing nursing program with a small...