Last weekend, 450 alumni returned to Goshen College’s campus for class reunions, which were held for every five years of graduating classes from 1960 to 2020. As for the many other Homecoming events that ran from Friday through Sunday, the college saw over 700 guests in total, according to the alumni office.    Dan Koop Liechty ’88, director of alumni engagement and international student advisor, was one of two key planners for Homecoming weekend, along with Jan Marie Ramer, administrative assistant to the vice president for advancement and development office. Dan Koop Liechty said that planning officially begins in March/April, and...

By Josiah Miller • October 10, 2025 • News Mackenzie P. Miller • October 10, 2025 • News

Food, community and bilingual dialogue were center stage at the Umble Center last weekend in “Las Neuvas Tamaleras,” Goshen College’s Homecoming one-act production. The play centered on three friends, Sylvia, Josie and Patsy as they struggled, and ultimately succeeded, at making tamales together. While this was happening, Doña Juanita and Doña Mercedes, a pair of spirits from days gone by, watched over them and attempted to aid in their culinary endeavors. Amy Budd, associate professor of theater and the show’s producer, described the play as being about “gossiping while you cook” and “the power of hanging out with our friends.”...

By Teo Kingsley • October 9, 2025 • Arts

Sitting on the couches of the Wyse 107 lounge, with the smell of Indian food filling the air, Raj Biyani ‘92 reflected on his journey from being an international student at Goshen College to becoming a managing director at Microsoft IT and even serving as a tech advisor for the movie “Avatar.” This fall, Biyani has been back on campus for nearly a semester, reconnecting with students and faculty. During Homecoming Weekend, on Friday, Oct. 3, he was recognized at the Alumni Award convocation with the 2025 Culture for Service Award, honoring six outstanding alumni who exemplify GC core values...

By Ana Alves Machado • October 9, 2025 • Features

By Mackenzie P. Miller • October 24, 2024 • Arts

On Saturday, Oct. 5, a host of past Goshen College athletes found themselves once again playing on home soil, taking part in the alumni matches that were a part of the Homecoming weekend activities.  The baseball, softball and women’s basketball teams got together to take part in relaxed scrimmages against their coaches, former GC athletes and teammates.  During the baseball match, Coach Brad Stoltzfus said, “Anytime you get a chance to come out on the field and actually play, it’s super fun.” While Stoltzfus enjoyed the opportunity to get out on the field and play against his team, he also...

By Griffin Eash • October 10, 2024 • Sports

The Record has been under the management of students at Goshen College for 112 years. Over the course of that time, The Record has enjoyed contributions from thousands of students and many faculty members.  The newspaper has also been led by faculty advisors each year. This homecoming weekend, current Record advisor Anna Groff organized an event that saw the return of 26 Record executive editors from eight decades. Each editor, as well as previous advisors, was given the chance to share a little bit about what The Record has meant to them.  One of the first points brought up that...

By Kate Bodiker • October 10, 2024 • Features

For the first time in Goshen College’s 130 year history, alcohol will officially be served at a GC-sponsored event in which the entire campus community is invited. The event in question is Connectapalooza, GC’s homecoming celebration at the Goshen Theater.  President Rebecca Stoltzfus said via email to students and employees on Sept. 25 “In designing this event, we have prioritized celebration of our local community, hospitality that is inviting to a wide variety of people, and our commitment to healthy and clear boundaries around alcohol use.”  Goshen Brewing Company, founded by Jesse Sensenig ’01 and Amanda Sensenig ’03, crafted the...

By Charlie Aldrich • October 3, 2024 • News

Hundreds of Goshen College graduates are expected to return to campus for homecoming weekend at the start of October, including members of the class of 1964, celebrating their 50th anniversary, and former Record editors, who will tour the Center for Communication Studies.  More than 40 events are to take place for alumni, current students and families to enjoy. Activities include alumni awards, homecoming convocation, a theater production, soccer games, food trucks, the music gala and more.  “I’m looking forward to the homecoming explore day because my parents and family can come visit the campus and I like to show them...

By Kena Oropeza • October 2, 2024 • News

Last Friday, Goshen College faculty, alumni and current students met for a convocation that welcomed alumni back to Goshen and recognized the outstanding work of a few of these alumni.  Daryl Abbott ’69 and Pauline (Graybill) Kennel ’53 were announced as winners of the culture for service award. The Dr. Ruth Gunden and Dr. Roman Gingerich champions of character awardees were Melissa (Lehman) Gillette ’05 and Geof Landis ’76. The young alumni servant leadership award was presented to Jeremy Pope ’11. Champions of character awards recognize former student-athletes for positive contributions to their communities and values such as integrity, servant...

By Phil Witmer-Rich • October 12, 2023 • News

Sauder Concert Hall was full of music of the past and present to celebrate Homecoming Weekend on Saturday. Alumni of all ages, backgrounds and identities gathered to watch students and faculty perform music with themes of love and joy at the annual Homecoming Gala.  The concert opened with the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra performing the overture from the Broadway musical “West Side Story.” Brian Mast, conductor, led the orchestra in this dynamic opener.  “It was better than expected,” said Francisco Behan Morillo, a first-year in orchestra, Vox Profundi and Chamber Choir. “I was just excited to be performing!” Vox Profundi...

By Fatima Rhana • October 13, 2022 • Arts

Goshen College unveiled its first-ever official mascot — Dash the black squirrel — at the Homecoming convocation Friday.  Excitement was high on campus after the announcement. Erica Albertin, athletic director and chair of the mascot committee, felt a sense of relief at having a finalized campus representation. “You wouldn’t believe how much time went into bringing Dash to life,” she said. Rustin Nyce, a member of the mascot committee and head cross country coach, agreed with the sentiment, stating that “choosing the mascot, the outfit, name and coordinating details took a little more than a year.”  This lengthy process did...

By Kate Bodiker • October 13, 2022 • News

Five alumni were presented with awards for their commitment to “Culture for Service” and the core values of the college on Friday, Oct. 7. The annual awards were initiated to honor GC graduates who have made lifelong contributions to their communities, churches, colleges, or the world.  “These awards are a way for us to recognize and honor our alumni who have lived our core values through their lives and their careers,” said Dan Koop Liechty, director of alumni engagement.  There are three tracks in which recipients are nominated: The Culture for Service, The Young Alumni Servant, and The Champion of...

By Jakyra Green • October 13, 2022 • News

Goshen College alumni returned to campus last weekend for Homecoming, celebrating their class reunions and catching up with old friends.  It was a full weekend, with over 45 possible events on the official Homecoming schedule. Dan Koop Liechty, director of alumni engagement and international student advisor, said that “planning started intensifying in March … so that we can send out a paper brochure and registration form by July 1.”  The main goals of the weekend, said Koop Liechty, are to facilitate “meaningful and fun experiences” that connect alumni “to each other and the college.” He thought the goals were achieved...

By Caleb Shenk • October 13, 2022 • News

This year, Homecoming Weekend at Goshen College will be a virtual one. All events are listed on the Goshen College livestream page, which can be found by following clicking the link below: https://www.goshen.edu/news/live-stream/ Here’s your guide to all of the upcoming virtual arts events this week: Sunday, Sept. 27 7:30 p.m. | The Sherer Trio, featuring Matthew Hill, professor of music; Solomia Soroka, professor of music; and adjunct professor of cello, David Machavariani. Their program: Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 101  Dimitri Shostakovich: Piano Trio in E Minor, Op. 67  Friday, Oct. 2 8 p.m. | Peace...

By Kristin Jantzen • September 24, 2020 • Arts

Dr. Byron Good, GC alumnus ‘66 and professor of medical anthropology at Harvard University, presented this year’s first Yoder Public Affairs Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 3, as a part of Goshen College’s Homecoming weekend. The lecture addressed, “Global Mental Health Policy — Indonesia and China.” “I’m sure you will agree...by the end of the lecture, that this evening’s topic, relating to global mental health policy, is a timely and important issue,” said Del Good, chair of the Yoder Public Affairs Lecture committee and brother to Dr. Byron Good. In Rieth Recital Hall, Dr. Byron Good shared his story; from studying...

By Mackenzie Miller • October 9, 2019 • News