Posted on May 3, 2019
Black Fly Story Hour: The Tales that Rectify
This year, as part of the second annual Black Fly event, five storytellers had the chance to tell a five-minute story and win a free Sea to Summit double hammock.
News and Stories
Posted on May 1, 2019
Gordon Rowing Sprints to New Horizons
A forest oasis in Essex, MA, is Gordon’s new Club Rowing center, thanks to the financial support of an anonymous donor. Officially purchased by the College in the fall of 2018, the 7.51-acre property was once home to Camp Menorah.
Posted on May 1, 2019
Christ's ambassadors: “Deepening the Faith” devotional 17
This installment is part of a regular devotional series, “Deepening the Faith,” written by Gordon faculty and staff for the enrichment of the wider College community.
Posted on April 30, 2019
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.
Posted on April 29, 2019
Jason Russell ’04: Music and its Many Remedies
To Jason Russell ’04, music is more than just something to listen to on the commute to work; it has the power to help people’s lives change for the better.
Posted on April 24, 2019
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.
Posted on April 22, 2019
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.
Posted on April 18, 2019
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.
Posted on April 16, 2019
Who is your neighbor? A devotional on a common story: “Deepening the Faith” devotional 16
This installment is part of a regular devotional series, “Deepening the Faith,” written by Gordon faculty and staff for the enrichment of the wider College community.
Posted on April 15, 2019
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.
Posted on April 12, 2019
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.
Posted on April 11, 2019
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.