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The Liberal Arts: Tools for Life
Lining the first floor hallway of KOSC is a series of paintings. At a glance, perhaps, it’s an odd place for art. But taking a moment to analyze the abstract swirls, lines and patterns, a viewer discovers a perfect picture of the liberal arts.
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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.
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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.
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Gordon’s First Mini-fringe Festival Makes Unknown Theater Known
At Gordon College’s first ever Mini-fringe Festival, theater became an immersive experience. Six short pieces each featured a new, experimental type of theater that invited the audience into the story.
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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.
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Boston Round Up
One of Gordon’s defining features is its close proximity to Boston—the global hub of higher education, innovation and opportunity. Here are some of the escapades that Gordon students have enjoyed this year.
Taking Ownership of Education
It’s finals season at Gordon! As students are feverishly studying and preparing, the Academic Support Center (ASC) is making sure they’re cared for during these stress-filled few weeks. For 17 semesters, the Finish the Course (FTC) initiative has provided encouragement to the… Read More
Bands Director David Rox Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. David W. Rox, director of bands at Gordon College, was honored with the Christman Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England College Band Association in recognition of his significant contributions to the work of wind bands in New England.
Becky Orcutt ’15 to Exhibit at London’s National Portrait Gallery
Art major Rebecca Orcutt ’15 is among 55 artists whose work was selected from a field of more than 2,700 this spring in the most prestigious portrait painting competition in the world: the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait Competition.
Health Product Serves Greater Good and Claims Social Venture Challenge Title
Kelsey Fetzer ’16 and Andrew Fiedler ’16 (pictured above) brought their product, EnerTea, from the kitchens of Tavilla Hall and Chase Hall to the Social Venture Challenge—where it earned first place, claiming a $5,000 grant. EnerTea is a… Read More
HOPE International CEO to Discuss “Entrepreneurship for Human Flourishing”
“Uncharity.” It’s a strikingly unpredictable manifesto for a nonprofit organization helping underserved communities around the globe. But for Peter Greer, president and CEO of HOPE International, it’s the answer to poverty alleviation. On Wednesday, April 29 Gordon College… Read More