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‘Creating a world onstage’: Hamilton’s Revolutionary Mosaic of Culture
As the hit musical Hamilton arrives to Disney+ on the eve of Independence Day, Theatre Arts Department students and alumni reflect on its cultural influence.
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Breaking the Narrative of Brokenness
When veterans of 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment became known for their high suicide rate, the Marines sent in 1992 Gordon alumnus Emile “Mo” Moured, CAPT, CHC USN, to serve as their chaplain.
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Gordon Receives Kern Grant to Launch Accelerated Pastoral Degree Pathway Program
With a generous grant from the Kern Family Foundation, Gordon College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will launch an accelerated pastoral degree pathway through which students can earn a B.A. in Biblical Studies or Christian Ministries and M.Div. in five years
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Picking Tori’s Brain: Lessons from a Chemist, Climate Activist and Convalescent
In April, the University of Colorado suspended all non-essential research and Tori Arau’s lab was appropriated for a new purpose: to measure air quality during the coronavirus shutdown.
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Five Professors, 154 Years at Gordon
The 2019–20 year marked the milestone of retirement for several Gordon College faculty, five of whom The Bell caught up with to glean (more) wisdom, hear their favorite memories and learn what’s next.
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In a Crisis, We’re All “Coming of Age”
At the onset of the pandemic, we were stockpiling toilet paper and cleaning supplies, but in April we began stockpiling books.
Wisdom for Uncertain Times: Advice from 5 Gordon Professors
Though the current state of the world may seem novel, many of us have encountered seasons of uncertainty before. During such events, the wise counsel and insight of mentors can help offer perspective and hope.
Homeschool Heroes
Well over 50 Gordon education majors have stepped in to help overwhelmed parents homeschool their children and help lead-teachers transition their classes to an online format during the pandemic.
“Overflow with Hope” Devotional | May 4
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes on you,” King Jehoshaphat prayed in II Chronicles. “Let this be our prayer in this season,” writes Arley Kangas ’20.
SVC Finalists Part Three: Building On-campus Transformation
For three Social Venture Challenge teams, Thursday night’s Final Showcase is a chance to build transformation on campus. Meet the teams and their creative startups.
How to Launch Your Career During an Economic Crisis
In 2008, Mike Schnakenburg, Lucy Mull, and Andrew Breton graduated during the Great Recession—and Dan Stevens ’06 started his own business. Hear their stories and sage advice for this year’s graduating class.