To mark International Day of Peace (Sept. 21), student Worship Assistants have planned this chapel service, with an emphasis on immigration.
Archives for 2013
Convocation: “The Court, The Constitution, and The Factor of Freedom”- Lee Roy Berry, Jr.
To mark U.S. Constitution Day (September 17), the history department has invited attorney Lee Roy Berry, Jr. to speak in this convocation. Berry is African-American and is retired from teaching political science courses at 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
Chapel: “Tending Spirituality in College” – Worship assistants
The student team of Worship Assistants will lead this chapel service.
Convocation: “Why I…Teach at…Return to…Came to…91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹϔ
Faculty member: Paul Keim Returning student: Solongo Gonshigsuren New student: Jadon Chupp
Chapel: “Sowing Compassion Side by Side” – Bob Yoder & Gwen Gustafson-Zook
Campus minister Bob Yoder and Minister of worship Gwen Gustafson-Zook launch the 2013-14 campus ministries theme during this time of worship.
Opening Convocation: “Compassionate Peacemaking” – Pres. Brenneman & others
Convocation: “Celebrating Campus Life” – Chad Coleman and students
Come to this last convo of the year for fun, food, and a fond farewell!
Chapel: “Summer Sending & Blessings”
Led by 2013 summer Inquiry Program students
Convocation: “Energy @ GC” – Glenn Gilbert
Geo-thermal energy at GC: when? why? where? And why does campus electrical use continue to go down, even though we are using more and more electronics?
Chapel: Senior Faith Journeys: Maria Koshmider, Rachel Stoltzfus, & Sammy Rosario
Chapel: Hymn Sing Shout Out!
Convocation: Senior Statements
Seniors speaking: Mohammad Rasoulipour, Karina Rohrer-Meck, Brock & Jacob Gunderkline, Samita Thapa, and Billy Funk.
Convocation: Best Student Speeches from Spring Semester
NOTE: Change from printed schedule. Students speakers will be Jake Daniel Smucker – “A Call for More Co-Ed Housing”Mia Engle – “Proxemics”Hannah Sauder – “Purpose”Jon Kaasa – “First Win”Cabe Sawin – “The Dirty Cuban”
Chapel: “Spirited Life: Science & Faith”
HOLY WEEK CHAPEL
Chapel: Parables
GC’s worship team will lead us in worship, using drama and music.
Convocation: GC’s Center for Intercultural & International Education (CIIE)
Rebecca Hernandez, Associate Dean for Intercultural Development, will introduce CIIE, with the help of students.
Convocation: Peter Yarrow and Mark Weiss discuss Operation Respect
Join as 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï welcomes Peter Yarrow of the famous folk trio, “Peter, Paul, and Mary.” Peter and colleague Mark Weiss, Director of Education for Operation Respect will make a presentation about Operation Respect, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe, caring and compassionate environments for children and youth.
Convocation: “Debt: An Interdisciplinary Conversation”
A panel of faculty members from different departments will contribute perspectives on a topic relevant to college students. They will respond to a book by anthropologist and economist David Graeber titled “Debt: The First 5000 Years.” Panel members are Jan Shetler (history), Jim Halteman (economics), Jo-Ann Brant (religion), Regina Shands Stoltzfus (peace studies), and Jonathan Schramm (ecology).