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December 2016

ryan wilkens

Posted on December 29, 2016

Alumni in the Peace Corps: Classrooms and Community in Costa Rica

Ryan Wilkens ’15 fell in love with Costa Rica during his junior year at Gordon, when he spent a semester in San Jose for the Latin American Studies Program. Now he is six months into his two-year Peace Corps term, teaching English at an elementary school.

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ian good

Posted on December 23, 2016

Ian Good ’11: New York Philharmonic Staff & Published Composer

Since graduating from Gordon in 2011, Ian Good has published arrangements, received composing commissions, and landed a job at the oldest symphony orchestra in the country, the New York Philharmonic.

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computer science

Posted on December 20, 2016

Computing Change: How CS Seniors Make a Difference

Computer science seniors walk away from their yearlong project with real, tangible experience under their belt—and their impact extends from the Chapel walls into the world.

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Posted on December 16, 2016

Exhibition Opening in Orvieto

An exhibition of student artwork, poetry and reflections from the course of a semester in Orvieto, Italy.

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engineering projects

Posted on December 16, 2016

Students Engineer Tech Toys in the Spirit of Christmas

Using the programming and engineering skills they have accumulated to date, first-year engineering students were given the task of creating a Christmas toy—many even went the extra mile and presented their creations in Christmas giftwrap.

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Posted on December 16, 2016

Ian Hutchinson and Os Guinness Welcomed as Distinguished Visiting Scholars

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emma barclay

Posted on December 14, 2016

Alumni in the Peace Corps: Community and Diplomacy in Madagascar

International affairs grad Emma Barclay ’16 is currently a Peace Corps volunteer on the African island of Madagascar as part of her long-term goal to join the United States Foreign Service.

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Posted on December 9, 2016

Fashion and Activism: How Julie Overby '06 Uses Her Passion for Good

A communication arts major, she was skilled in writing, designing and art—and she knew that she wanted to make a change in the world by helping to end human trafficking.

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christmas at gordon

Posted on December 8, 2016

Christmas at Gordon: A Beloved Tradition

Live performances, festive foods and fun activities welcomed students, families and community members to join together not only for the most wonderful time of the year, but to honor the reason behind the festivities.

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men's choir

Posted on December 8, 2016

Social Justice through Song

The Gordon College Men’s Choir took a unique kind of field trip to perform and serve at Capital City Rescue Mission, a nonprofit organization dedicated to whole-person care for the homeless in Albany, New York.

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advent reflection

Posted on December 2, 2016

Light: An Advent Reflection

The object of light is an amazing thing and can serve many different purposes: to bring comfort, joy and hope; to make a pathway safe and clear; and to reveal what is not easily seen. These apply to our Savior, too.

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the vining collection

Posted on December 1, 2016

Vining’s Shakespeare: Highlights from the Edward Payson Vining Collection

The Edward Payson Vining Collection debuts with an exhibition honoring 400 years of William Shakespeare, on display in the Barrington Center for the Arts from December 9 through 15.

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