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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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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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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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jennifer wiseman

Posted on November 30, 2016

The Big Beautiful Universe

Gordon’s Herrmann Lectures on Faith and Science welcomed astronomer, speaker and author Dr. Jennifer Wiseman for a series of three lectures exploring the topics of faith and science through her study of the stars.

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Posted on November 30, 2016

Alumni in the Peace Corps: Libbi Wilson ’15 Teaches English in China

Libbi Wilson ’15 is more than 16 months into a two-year assignment in China, teaching approximately 100 university students across six classes in three unique subjects.

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gerry newkirck

Posted on November 22, 2016

Embracing the Uncomfortable: A Conversation with Gerry Newkirck ’69

Gerry Newkirck—’69 Gordon alum and retired CEO of the Tractor Supply Company—has lived a life of high risk and high reward, but his motto has always been simple: make decisions, own them and don’t look back.

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thomas lake

Posted on November 22, 2016

Thomas Lake ’01 Releases Book on 2016 Election for CNN

On November 10, Lake, a CNN Politics enterprise writer, put the finishing touches on the book that he’d spent over a year writing, including months on the road for rallies, caucuses and debates on the campaign trail as he followed the 2016 presidential race.

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