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August 2026


4
Tuesday
Summer Session VI grades due


11
Tuesday
First day of ENL Program
5:00 pm, College Church - Fellowship Hall

12
Wednesday
New Employee Orientation
8:30 am, Westlawn - Mark Community Room
Women's and Men's Soccer vs Marian-Ancilla (Scrimmages) (5:00 start for the women, 7:00 start for the men)
5:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex

13
Thursday
Early Arrival Check-In
8:00 am, Church - Fellowship Hall

18
Tuesday
All Employee Retreat
10:30 am, Off Campus Location: Shanklin Park

19
Wednesday
Dean's Workshop
8:30 am, Church - Fellowship Hall
Men's Soccer vs Indiana University East (Scrimmage)
3:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Community School of the Arts - Choir Auditions
7:00 pm, Music Center, MC 153

20
Thursday
President's Workshop
1:00 pm, Church-Chapel - Fellowship Hall
Community School of the Arts - Choir Auditions
7:00 pm, Music Center, MC 153

21
Friday
Women's Volleyball at the Blue Angel Bash
Milwaukee, WI   through August 22, 2026
Men's Soccer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
3:00 pm, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
Women's Soccer at Lawrence Tech
7:00 pm, Southfield, MI

22
Saturday
Nocturnal Nature: Moth 101 at Merry Lea
9:00 pm, Merry Lea Learning Center

24
Monday
Tales & Trails at Merry Lea
10:00 am, Glacial Retreat Center - Merry Lea
Men's Soccer vs Cleary University
1:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex

25
Tuesday
Women's Volleyball at Taylor University
7:00 pm, Upland, IN

26
Wednesday
Men's Soccer vs Madonna University
3:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Soccer vs Cornerstone University
7:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Volleyball at Indiana University Northwest
7:00 pm, Gary, IN

27
Thursday
Leaf Launch
Church-Chapel - Fellowship Hall   through August 29, 2026

29
Saturday
Women's Soccer at Indiana University of South Bend
12:00 pm, Newton Park, South Bend, IN

30
Sunday
Campus Housing opens for returning students.
9:00 am, Connector 1st Floor Lounge
Women's Basketball Elite Camp
1:00 pm, RFC Gymnasium

31
Monday
Traditional calendar: Fall semester classes begin

Returning Student Check in
12:00 pm, Church-Chapel - Fellowship Hall
On-Campus Jobs Fair
12:00 pm, Church-Chapel, Hallway

September


1
Tuesday
Outdoor Worship
8:00 pm, KMY Lawn

2
Wednesday
Opening Convo: Presidential Address!
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Women's Soccer at Holy Cross College
5:00 pm, Notre Dame, IN
Women's Volleyball vs Marian University
7:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Men's Soccer at Holy Cross College
7:30 pm, Notre Dame, IN

5
Saturday
Women's Volleyball at University of Northwestern Ohio Tri-Match
Lima, OH
Men's Soccer at Saint Xavier University
2:00 pm, Chicago, IL
Women's Soccer vs University of St. Francis
2:30 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Student Involvement Fair
3:00 pm, KMY Lawn

7
Monday
Labor Day Holiday


8
Tuesday
Year-Round Calendar: Session I drop/add deadline 5:00 pm


9
Wednesday
Opening Chapel: "Wonderfully Made" with Pastor Jen Shenk
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Women's Soccer vs Cleary University
5:30 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Men's Soccer at Aquinas College
6:00 pm, Grand Rapids, MI
Women's Volleyball vs Mount Vernon Nazarene University
7:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium

12
Saturday
Disc Golf at Champs Turf Open
Big Rapids, MI
Women's Volleyball at Bethel
1:00 pm, Mishawaka, IN
Men's Soccer vs Judson University
3:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Soccer vs Indiana University Northwest
7:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Rieth Recital Series: Philip Serna, viola da gamba & Special Guests
7:00 pm, Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

13
Sunday
GC Juried Student Exhibit | Awards Reception
2:00 pm, Music Center, Hershberger Art Gallery
LEAF's
7:00 pm, Umble Center

14
Monday
Perovskite Solar Cells, Dr. Joseph Berry - Science Speakers
10:00 am, SCI 106
Coffee and Cookies with a Counselor
10:00 am, Union - Fishers Terrance
More Than Just Stories Open House
10:00 am, Newcomer Center, Communication Wing

15
Tuesday
Blood Drive
11:30 am, Westlawn - Mark Community Room
Yoder Public Affairs Lecture: Martin Doblmeier
7:00 pm, Umble Center

16
Wednesday
Convo: "Why LSU? Community Response to Adversity at GC"
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Trail to Success
3:00 pm, Newcomer Center, Room 19
Women's Soccer at Kalamazoo College
4:30 pm, Kalamazoo, MI
Men's Soccer vs Indiana University Northwest
7:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Math & Computer Science Game Night
7:00 pm, College Cabin
Women's Volleyball vs Huntington University
7:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium

17
Thursday
Free Waffles and Coffee
8:00 am, Commuter Lounge
BSU: Open House
6:30 pm, Connector 3rd Floor Lounge
Performing Arts Series: Punch Brothers
7:30 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall

18
Friday
Campaign Celebration for GC Employees
10:00 am, Church - Fellowship Hall
Men's and Women's Tennis vs Ferris State University
10:00 am, Stan King Tennis Complex

19
Saturday
Women's Tennis at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI   through September 20, 2026
Disc Golf hosting Dash Bash
Ox Box Park
Bowling hosts the Maple City Classic
Maple City Bowl
Goshen College Baseball Recruit Day
8:00 am, Baseball Field
Women's Volleyball vs Indiana Wesleyan University
1:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Women's Soccer at Indiana University Columbus
2:00 pm, Columbus, IN
Men's Soccer at Indiana University Columbus
3:30 pm, Columbus, IN
Peace Talks
7:00 pm, Umble Center

20
Sunday
To Be Certain of the Dawn: Keeping the Light | Norah Amstutz Gallery Exhibit
Hershberger Art Gallery - inside the GC Music Center   through November 1, 2026
Intramural Sand Volleyball Tournament
2:00 pm, RFC Sand Volleyball Court

21
Monday
Community Engagement Day - First year students off campus

Coffee and Cookies with a Counselor
10:00 am, Union - Fishers Terrance
One Circle Group Meeting
10:00 am, Wyse Hall, Room 215

23
Wednesday
Men's and Women's Tennis host the ITA Regional Tennis Tournament
Stan King Tennis Complex   through September 25, 2026
Career Connections and Graduate School Fair
9:30 am, Church - Fellowship Hall
Chapel: "Servicio de Adoración"
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Men's Soccer vs Mount Vernon Nazarene University
7:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Volleyball vs University of Saint Francis
7:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Women's Soccer at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
7:00 pm, Mount Vernon, OH

25
Friday
Nursing and Public Health Career Day
9:00 am, Music Center, MC 153

26
Saturday
Women's Volleyball at Grace College
1:00 pm, Winona Lake, IN
Women's Soccer vs Marian University
2:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Men's Soccer at Marian University
7:00 pm, Indianapolis, IN
Kick-Off
8:00 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall

27
Sunday
"Meet the Team" Campus Ministries Cookout
5:00 pm, KMY Lawn

28
Monday
Year-round calendar - Session I: Last day to withdraw with a "W"

Coffee and Cookies with a Counselor
10:00 am, Union - Fishers Terrance
One Circle Group Meeting
10:00 am, Wyse Hall, Room 215
International Soccer Academy of America Group Visit
1:00 pm, Union Building, UN111

30
Wednesday
Convo: Health and Wellness Fair!
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Every Child Matters Vigil
10:45 am, Schrock Plaza (Rain location - Church-Chapel
Women's Soccer at Taylor University
7:00 pm, Upland, IN
Women's Volleyball at Spring Arbor University
7:00 pm, Spring Arbor, MI
Men's Soccer vs Taylor University
7:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex

October


1
Thursday
Merry Lea Milers: Bites & Biodiversity Hiking Group
10:30 am, Glacial Retreat Center - Merry Lea
Homecoming Java Jam
9:00 pm, Java Junction

2
Friday
Men's and Women's Tennis at McKendree University
Lebanon, IL   through October 4, 2026
Homecoming Explore Goshen Day
9:30 am, Welcome Center
Convo: Homecoming Celebration & Alumni Award Winners
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Homecoming Weekend
Multiple Locations   through October 4, 2026
One Act Plays
8:00 pm, Umble Center

3
Saturday
Bowling at Brunswick Midwest Collegiate Classic
Detroit, MI   through October 4, 2026
Women's Volleyball Homecoming Tri-Match (Maple Leaf games at 12:00 and 5:00)
12:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Women's Soccer vs Bethel University (Senior Night)
2:30 pm, GC Soccer Complex
One Act Plays
4:00 pm, Umble Center
Men's Soccer at Bethel University
5:00 pm, Mishawaka, IN
Norah Amstutz Exhibit | Homecoming Reception and Artist Talk
5:30 pm, Music Center, Hershberger Art Gallery
Homecoming Music Gala
7:30 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall

4
Sunday
Unveiling/Dedication of Abner Hershberger Sculpture
12:00 pm, Newcomer Center Courtyard
Intramural Sports Alumni/Student Pickleball Tournament
2:00 pm, RFC/Gymnasium Courts
One Act Plays
2:00 pm, Umble Center
Rieth Recital Series: Rhonda Edgington, organ
4:00 pm, Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

5
Monday
Major Minor Fair
10:00 am, Church - Fellowship Hall

6
Tuesday
Low Voice Festival
7:30 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall

7
Wednesday
Convo: SST - May Term & Beyond!
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Nature Journaling at Merry Lea
1:00 pm, Merry Lea Learning Center
Women's Volleyball vs Taylor University
7:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium

8
Thursday
CSA&MSA potluck
5:30 pm, Commuter Lounge

9
Friday
Men's and Women's Tennis vs Campbellsville University
10:00 am, Stan King Tennis Complex
Curious about earning your MSW? GC SOWK alumni lean in
10:00 am, Wyse Hall, Room 215
Arts & Crafts for Introverts
7:00 pm, Visual Arts Building, Room 13
BSU Open House: Karaoke Halloween
7:30 pm, Connector First Floor Lounge

10
Saturday
Disc Golf at the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Regional
Portersville, PA
Women's Soccer vs Indiana Wesleyan University (Pink Out)
3:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Volleyball at Marian University
5:30 pm, Indianapolis, IN
Men's Soccer at Indiana Wesleyan University
6:30 pm, Marion, IN
Outdoor Worship & Fall Fest
7:00 pm, KMY Lawn
Rieth Recital Series: Trio Caspar
7:30 pm, Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

11
Sunday
Bowling at the Comet Classic
Olivet, MI
Intramural Soccer Tournament
1:00 pm, KMY/South Connector Lawn

12
Monday
One Circle Group Meeting
10:00 am, Wyse Hall, Room 215
Umble Masterclass: Stephen Kreider Yoder
7:00 pm, Umble Center

13
Tuesday
Academic Advising Informational Meeting
3:30 pm, Administration Building, AD28

14
Wednesday
Women's Soccer at Huntington University
Huntington, IN
Chapel: Guest Artist Fernando Ortega
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Goshen Monologues Documentary Showing
6:00 pm, Connector 3rd Floor Lounge
Men's Soccer vs Huntington University
7:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Volleyball at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
7:00 pm, Mount Vernon, OH
Performing Arts Series: Fernando Ortega
7:30 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall

16
Friday
Year-round calendar - Session I: Last day of class

Bowling at the NAIABCA Invitational
Addison, IL
Men's and Women's Tennis vs Calvin University
12:00 pm, Stan King Tennis Complex
Enchanted Forest at Merry Lea
7:00 pm, Merry Lea Farmstead

17
Saturday
Women's Volleyball vs Bethel University
1:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Men's Soccer vs Grace College
6:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Soccer at Grace College
7:00 pm, Winona Lake, IN
Enchanted Forest at Merry Lea
7:00 pm, Merry Lea Farmstead
Camerata Singers Concert
7:30 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall

19
Monday
Fall Break
NO Classes   through October 21, 2026

21
Wednesday
Year-round calendar - Session I grades due

Candlelight Vigil with YWCA for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
6:00 pm, Schrock Plaza
Women's Volleyball at Huntington University
7:00 pm, Huntington, IN

22
Thursday
Year-round calendar - Session II classes begin


23
Friday
Halloween Hangout for Social Work and Friends
10:00 am, Wyse Hall 2 Floor Lounge
Faculty Scholars' Series: Faculty Reading
10:00 am, Church Chapel, Koinonia Room
Steve Shantz Retirement Party
10:00 am, Church - Gathering Rooms
BSU + ASC: Pause 4 Paws
2:00 pm, Connector 1st Floor Lounge
Women's Volleyball at Ohio Christian University
6:00 pm, Circleville, OH
Inktober Challenge
6:00 pm, Visual Arts Building, Room 13

24
Saturday
Disc Golf at Midwest Collegiate Takeover III
Morton, IL
Men's Tennis at Grand Valley State University
10:00 am, Allendale, MI
Women's Volleyball at Indiana Wesleyan University
1:00 pm, Marion, IN
Men's Basketball vs Warner University
3:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Men's Soccer vs University of Saint Francis (Senior Night)
6:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Women's Soccer at University of Saint Francis
7:00 pm, Fort Wayne, IN

26
Monday
Advising Period Begins


27
Tuesday
Walk Through BSUs History
Westlawn Commons   through November 6, 2026
GC & Notre Dame Engineering: Mike Ryan
6:10 pm, Science building, Room 006
Tech Talk Bonus Convo
7:00 pm, Newcomer Center, Room 17

28
Wednesday
Convo: GC's AI Task Force: What We've Learned, Where We're Going
10:00 am, Church-Chapel Sanctuary
Women's Soccer vs Spring Arbor University
6:00 pm, GC Soccer Complex
Beechy Peace, Justice and Reconciliation Lecture: Mulanda Jimmy Juma
7:00 pm, Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall
Men's Soccer at Spring Arbor University
7:00 pm, Spring Arbor, MI
Women's Volleyball at University of Saint Francis
7:00 pm, Fort Wayne, IN
Men's Basketball vs Judson University
7:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium

29
Thursday
Year-Round Calendar: Session II drop/add deadline 5:00 pm

Voting Workshop: Midterm Elections
5:30 pm, Westlawn - Mark Community Room
HowellWeen
8:00 pm, Howell House

30
Friday
Last Day to Withdraw with "W"

All Day, All Night Visit
Welcome Center   through October 31, 2026
Ruth Gunden Classic - Saint Francis vs Defiance
5:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Ruth Gunden Classic - Goshen vs University of Michigan-Dearborn
7:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Performing Arts Series: Mariachi Los Camperos - Dia de Muertos Celebration
7:30 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall
Haunted Halls
8:00 pm, Miller 1

31
Saturday
Disc Golf hosting 14th Great Lakes Collegiate Regional
Ox Box Park
Alumni Softball Game
10:00 am, Softball Field
Women's Volleyball vs Grace College
1:00 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Ruth Gunden Classic - University of Michigan-Dearborn vs Saint Francis
4:30 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Ruth Gunden Classic - Women's Basketball vs Defiance
6:30 pm, Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Men's Basketball at University of Northwestern Ohio
7:00 pm, Lima, OH
Fall Choral Concert
7:30 pm, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall