International Leader Charges Priority for Purpose

A burden on Rosa Whitaker’s heart led her to become the first-ever assistant U.S. trade representative for Africa. Yesterday, this champion for U.S.-African economic relations shared her wisdom as part of Gordon’s Work Ahead: Ready for 2030 initiative.

SVC Contestants Turn Challenges into Opportunities

After three months of preparation, mentoring and collaboration, five teams of student entrepreneurs finally competed for $10,000 during the sixth annual Social Venture Challenge (SVC) on April 11.

Dr. Ivan Satyavrata Discusses Christianity in the Majority World

Dr. Ivan Satyavrata, senior pastor of the largest church in Kolkata, India, challenged Gordon community’s conception of Christianity in the Majority World during two Chapel sessions and the Princemere Forum last week.

Hershey and Starbucks Executives on the Future of Work: Purpose and People Matter 

Praxis Partner Andy Crouch, Hershey Company CGO Mary Beth West and Starbucks Chairman Mike Ullman discussed the future of work at a kickoff event for Gordon College’s new yearlong Work Ahead: Ready for 2030 initiative.

Students Voice Passions in JUD Talks

From the negative influence of cell phones to the origin of the universe, last week’s JUD Talks provided a platform for students to exercise their public speaking skills by presenting a speech on a topic that inspires their passion.