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Posted on February 17, 2021

People, Presence and Prayer

From campfires to the office, Jim Beville ’99 seeks to create an environment of warmth. Read of La Vida encouraged him to redefine what success looks like.

Posted on February 16, 2021

Changing the Tune of Representation in Classical Music

Embracing being Black has been a lifelong journey for Michael Ellis Ingram, who moved to Germany in 2010 to pursue a career in music. Read about his personal journey and revelations.

Posted on February 4, 2021

Six Black Heroes and Heroines of Gordon’s Past

In honor of Black History Month, The Bell retells the stories of six Black men and women—all graduates of Gordon and Barrington—who went to great lengths to shift the currents of history.

Posted on January 18, 2021

The Hard Work of Choosing Forgiveness Over Hatred

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Bell interviewed the Honorable Herman J. Smith Jr. ’70.

Posted on December 18, 2020

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Christmas Story

Because the journeys of Mary, Joseph and the magi only take up a few sentences in the Bible, there is much left to our imagination. To understand the risks Mary and Joseph took to bring the Messiah into the world and the lengths the magi went to just to meet him, The Bell interviewed biblical geographer Nicole DePue ’08.

Posted on December 16, 2020

10 Alumni Nonprofits for Your Last Gift of 2020

In Part III of our Christmas Gift Guide, finish out 2020 by supporting causes that will make 2021 a better year for our neighbors, near and far.

Posted on December 3, 2020

A Liturgy of Easy Walks: Spiritual Lessons Learned from Years of Disability

Marjorie Turner Hollman x’77 likes to walk when most people are inside, asleep or far away. She ventures out on rainy and overcast days, visiting trails that bear no signs and have no online reviews.

Posted on November 25, 2020

How to Show Love and Support to At-risk Relatives Over the Holidays

After eight years as a trauma social worker at Ocala Medical Center in Florida, Andy Millar ’98 has seen just how much family support influences an individual’s recovery.

Posted on November 12, 2020

Two Marriage Counselors Give the Advice All Married Couples Need to Hear Right Now

To help us enjoy stronger unions in this time of crisis, marriage counselors Jill Sieverts ’86 and Eden West ’07 are sharing the advice they’ve been giving to their own clients during the pandemic.

Posted on November 11, 2020

Commemorating the Sacrifices of Gordon Veterans

Each veteran represents a unique story and immeasurable sacrifice. To honor them on Veterans Day, The Bell interviewed just a few of Gordon’s many veterans and active duty service members.

Posted on November 6, 2020

How to Find Peace of Mind in 2020

Because many of us are feeling extra fragile these days—physically, emotionally and spiritually— The Bell interviewed mindfulness teacher Lisa Varno ’07 about ways in which mindfulness can help us regain some strength and peace of mind.

Posted on November 5, 2020

An Enduring Legacy of History at Gordon

Gordon College affirms the importance of historical study by establishing the Loring-Phillips Endowed Professorship in History, to be held by Dr. Jennifer Hevelone-Harper ’92.