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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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buoy

Posted on November 21, 2016

Buoyed: A Thanksgiving Reflection

We’re not naturally inclined to be thankful for what we feel we’re owed. But when we understand that we are deserving of absolutely nothing, that every good gift is from the Father, hopefully a deep sense of gratitude follows.

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art gathering

Posted on November 18, 2016

Art Department Brings Students Together with New Gatherings

David West, associate professor of art, organized what was estimated to be the largest gathering of art majors at Gordon, in one place at one time. "I jokingly refer to this as ‘forced family time,’” he said.

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spark header

Posted on November 17, 2016

Spark Electrifies Student Body with Faculty Research

For undergraduate students, research can be a foreign, sometimes frightening concept because of its seemingly esoteric nature. But for many Gordon students, it’s an integral part of the learning experience.

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sierra in new zealand

Posted on November 16, 2016

Tales of a Nomad in New Zealand: Why Leaving Isn’t Goodbye

"Alone atop a rock looking out over the Pacific, I listened to the brand new Conor Oberst album 'Ruminations,' took the title to heart and did some thinking," writes Sierra Flach ’18 of her final days in New Zealand.

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alex bostian

Posted on November 15, 2016

Alumni in the Peace Corps: Alex Bostian ’16 Establishes Model UN in Moldova

When Alex Bostian ’16 arrived in Moldova in early summer, he didn’t speak one word of the language. But by early fall, he was teaching classes in both English and Romanian.

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translations set

Posted on November 11, 2016

Gordon Theatre Department Performs Translations

An intimate story, directed by Norm Jones, centered on a small cast of characters who, for one reason or another, find themselves involved in a hedge school in their Irish-speaking community in County Donegal, Ireland.

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david popa art

Posted on November 10, 2016

David Popa ’14: When Fine Art Meets Street Art

"My goal is not to show at top galleries; I want to integrate art and experience," says professional artist David Popa '14. "I’m interested in creating a whole other genre of art."

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faculty recital series

Posted on November 9, 2016

Music Faculty Take the Spotlight for a Night

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election

Posted on November 8, 2016

Dr. Tim Sherratt Provides a Hopeful Outlook on Presidential Election

In this political climate of widespread apathy among the electorate, where the two characters that prevailed to become America’s major party presidential candidates have the lowest favorability ratings to date, Dr. Sherratt contends there is still hope.

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gary schmidt

Posted on November 7, 2016

Gary Schmidt ’79: The Ultimate Empathy of Children’s Literature

Dr. Janis Flint-Ferguson describes him as “the William Shakespeare of children’s literature,” who “intermingles great sorrows with some of the most delightful humor.”

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cofl

Posted on November 4, 2016

In Celebration of Leadership and the Sciences

Thanks to the tremendous generosity of guests and sponsors, over $1.5 million was raised for student scholarships at Gordon College’s 5th Annual Celebration of Faithful Leadership event.

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