Gordon College | Viewbook 2015-16

LIVES WORTH LEADING速

This is the heart of our experience —to stretch the mind, deepen the faith and elevate the contribution that Gordon students and graduates make to the world around us.

These elements illuminate how our individual stories relate to our collective mission—preparing men and women to provide faithful leadership and service for the common good.

An investment in Gordon is a choice to lead a life of purpose, worthy of the call God has inspired in each of us.

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Stretch the mind.

2 1 For 125 years Gordon College has been a place of gospelanchored intellectual and vocational exploration. Here, we courageously pursue hard questions and invite new ideas.

2 Whether you’re in class or venturing into the surrounding area, Gordon’s location offers a perfect vista to experience the beauty, history and rich learning environment of coastal New England.

At Gordon, faith and knowledge are complementary, not contradictory.

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We stretch the mind through a challenging education that is both broad and deep, one that offers the freedom to ask and explore tough questions, while rooted in a committed Christian framework that informs all we do.

85%

CLASSES WITH 30 OR FEWER STUDENTS

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MAJORS WITH HONORS OPTIONS

4 3 Bringing students onboard with research projects or out into the field, faculty invest beyond the classroom setting—boosting resumes while offering mentoring relationships.

4 Our proximity to Boston—the global hub of higher education— connects you to a worldwide network of innovation and opportunity.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPUS

www.gordon.edu/campustour

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2 1 Our faculty take a hands-on approach to teaching. Dr. Dale Pleticha (physics) helps Ji In So ’17, physics major from China, measure the force of repulsion between two charged objects.

2 Talent and passion swirl together during internships. At Return Design, Sri Lankan native Sandev Handy ’17 designs branding for a global reconciliation nonprofit—a cause he’s passionate about.

4 3 Gordon’s classrooms extend beyond their physical walls. Music and music education majors, like Joel Estes ’16, draw inspiration from Creation as they compose overlooking Coy Pond.

4 Professors are eager to bring students into their scholastic endeavors. Dr. Jennifer Noseworthy (biology) and Margot Lee ’16 tackle integrated pest management research in our greenhouse.

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1 1 Plant geneticist and professor of biology Dr. Ming Zheng researches new tools to accelerate crop improvement, with an eye toward fostering sustainable agricultural methods.

3 2 At Gordon’s Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness, students like Grace Aghan ’17 work alongside kinesiology faculty to assist fitness members with their exercise programs.

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3 Communication arts major Bersley Chery ’16 shoots scenes with award-winning filmmaker and assistant professor Scott Thurman in Gordon’s picturesque backyard.

4 Dr. Sharon Galgay Ketcham (theology and Christian ministries) invests in her students during class—and co-hosts a weekly Christian ministries lunch to further connect with them.

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Deepen the faith.

2 1 The strength of a body of believers is rooted in individual relationships. For Sophie Nicles ’15 and Monica Wong ’15, that’s been built over many cups of tea in their Tavilla Hall apartment.

2 The A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel is the heart of spiritual life.

Here, you’ll worship with the Chapel bands and be challenged by dynamic speakers—like Patriots Chaplain Jack Easterby.

Our commitment to faith provides a framework for the transformative pursuit of truth.

We deepen the faith by integrating Christian beliefs and practice into all aspects of our educational experience, both on campus and globally. This is a vibrant community of believers, one where faith transforms us collectively and as individuals.

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GLOBAL EDUCATION AND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES ON

6 Continents

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MINISTRIES AND MISSIONS GROUPS

4 3 Gordon’s broad impact starts on a personal level. Kika Ghobrial ’16, biblical studies and business administration double major from Egypt, describes Gordon as “the most life-changing experience.”

4 “People come to Gordon from all over the world,” says Chaplain Tom Haugen. “But they’re here because of a common love for Jesus and a common understanding that God’s Word is truth.”

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

www.gordon.edu/studentlife

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1 1 Between coursework, events and impromptu gatherings with friends, students like Moriah Hall ’15 find moments of solitude in their residence halls or outside on a bench near the quad.

3 2 For the majority of Gordon students, days begin and end with residence life. Through countless community experiences, the invested friendships that grow here echo well beyond graduation.

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5 3 The serene shoreline a few miles from campus is ideal for study breaks, floor fellowships and the occasional winter surf.

4 There are plenty of ways to stay active at Gordon—from the Bennett Center athletic facilities to our 450 acres of wooded trails.

5 Open until the wee hours of the morning, Chester’s Place serves gourmet lattes to fuel you through late study sessions.

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2 1 International studies, like the Middle East Studies Program, and missions opportunities offer students a global context for the ideas and passions they develop on campus.

2 Live at an ancient crossroads where cultures, empires and religions collide during the Balkans Semester for the Study of War and Peace.

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4 3 With dozens of study abroad programs covered by financial aid, you can focus on where to go, not how to make it work.

5 4 Immerse yourself in the local Italian community while studying art, literature and theater at Gordon IN Orvieto.

5 Feeling adventurous? Get outside on a La Vida expedition or Wilderness Immersion and Leadership Development semester.

Elevate

the contribution.

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1 Art major David Popa ’15 uses his remarkable talent for street art to inject beauty and the gospel into the world of graffiti—from Boston to Finland to Sri Lanka.

2 Gordon’s student-run radio station, Scot Radio, streams live from our on-campus recording studio and serves as a platform for students to discuss everything from sports to social justice.

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In the words of our founder, A. J. Gordon, “Service overflows from us.”

We elevate the contribution—to the common good and our communities— through programs that span the globe and emphasize service over self. From outreach and missions to vocational discernment and career preparation, Gordon students are propelled to lead with their lives.

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INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS LAST YEAR

8,700+

SERVICE HOURS COMPLETED

BY GORDON STUDENTS LAST YEAR

4 3 With over 50 student-led clubs and councils, students have the space and resources to bring their individual aspirations to reality.

Gordon College Student Association (GCSA) has you covered.

4 Our Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership provides funding and mentorships to help students transform great ideas into new and noble ventures. It’s about instigating lasting impact.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES

www.gordon.edu/careerservices

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1 1 Our athletic programs offer rigorous competition at the Division III level, and also collaborate with our academic and extracurricular programs to help students flesh out a holistic education experience.

3 2 Art and secondary education double major Rachel Karner ’16 balances studio time with student teaching. Gordon’s top-ranking Education Department achieves 100 percent job placement.

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3 On the field, in the gallery or on stage, students are always looking to join the action—like Michael Gaudio ’16 and Hilary Webster ’15 in Gordon’s sold-out production of Twelfth Night.

4 Students in our four-year Clarendon Scholars cohort program live out Gordon’s legacy long after graduation. They’re selected for their demonstrated leadership and heart for service in an urban area.

95% Lives Worth Leading速

OF GORDON ALUMNI A GRAD SCHOOL WITHIN

Lives Worth Leading expresses the essence and outcome of the Gordon experience.

ARE EMPLOYED OR IN N A YEAR OF GRADUATION*

Our take on leadership extends far beyond cultural status, position or training; we want students to recognize a holy call to something serious and great. We lead when we respond to that call with servants’ hearts. After Gordon, you will be better prepared for your future—as a better person.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION

www.gordon.edu/livesworthleading *SOURCE: CLASS OF 2013 SURVEY

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A LIVING INVESTMENT

of service and prepared for leadership

A diploma from Gordon is more than a

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degree: It is an investment with lifelong returns, and they start right away. Within one year of graduation, 95% of Gordon’s 2013 graduates were employed, selfemployed or pursuing further education.

Alumni have gone on to earn advanced degrees at prestigious institutions like

Plus, Gordon helps families afford a top Christian education. In 2015–16 we expect to provide $24 million in financial aid. Many Gordon students—more than 90 percent of whom receive scholarships and grants— finish college with less debt than students at comparable schools.

Boston University, the University of Edinburgh, Harvard and Yale. Gordon works hard to prepare students for life after college by guaranteeing significant opportunities—beyond the classroom—

A NATIONAL REPUTATION Gordon College has earned a reputation as one of the best Christian colleges in the nation. We belong to the Annapolis Group,

and asking that you may be filled with ual wisdom and understanding, so that fully pleasing to him...” COLOSSIANS 1:9-10 a nonprofit alliance of 130 of the nation’s

Take, for example, Craig Story, professor

best independent liberal arts institutions

of biology, who, along with two of his

(including Williams, Amherst, Wellesley

students, is using micro-engraving

and Swarthmore).

technology to test preliminary results in

Independent rankings tell a similar story.

Forbes ranked Gordon in the top 9 percent of U.S. undergraduate institutions. Gordon

cloning antibodies—front-line research that contributes to the development of better vaccines.

is one of only a handful of Christian

Or assistant professor of education Mindy

colleges consistently ranked nationally

Eichhorn, formerly a special education

(rather than regionally) in the U.S. News

consultant in India, who has developed

list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges,

screening tools that examine primary

the Princeton Review’s most selective

students’ mathematical thinking,

guides, and others.

empowering teachers to provide early intervention for struggling students.

AN INNOVATIVE FACULTY Our professors trained at some of the best schools in the world, including Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, Yale, Duke and many more. They represent six continents, and 88 percent of them hold a doctorate or terminal degree.

Gordon professors are passionate about their work, and eager to bring you alongside them in study and research. With a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, professors invest not only in your academic success but also in your personal future.

BRYNN HARRINGTON ’06 Associate Pastor, Highrock North Shore

MALLORY MOENCH ’14 Communications Intern, International Justice Mission, South Asia

Lives of Influence Gordon graduates have gone on to careers and callings as diverse as they themselves are. They lead churches KEN BISHOP ’98 Hematologist/ Oncologist, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital

and companies, make policies and movies, fight illnesses and injustice.

Our graduates are equipped to be strong, successful leaders who prize the pursuit of goodness and are valued for their integrity.

SCOTLAND HUBER ’09 Communication and Marketing Manager, Codman Square Health Center

IRENE IDICHERIA ’08 Elementary music teacher, Lawrence, MA

GINA KULIG BRADLEY ’01 Chief Operating Officer, The Colony Group

LAUREN BERG ’15 Student Life Coordinator, Creation Care Study Program, New Zealand

TIM ERICKSON ’00 Executive Director, CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

ELIZABETH LASCAZE ’04 Senior Consultant, Deloitte

“AT GORDON, I WAS SIMULTANEOUSLY CHALLENGED TO GO DEEPER IN MY FAITH WHILE BEING ENCOURAGED IN MY BUSINESS CAREER. GODLY PROFESSORS MADE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE TRAJECTORY OF MY LIFE THROUGH THEIR TEACHING AND BY THEIR LIFE EXAMPLE.” Mark Wambolt ’07 Vice President, Managing Regional Director, Natixis Global Asset Management

HEIDI CRIKELAIR ’09 Litigation Associate, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

WILLIAM PARK ’95 Senior Managing Director, State Street Bank

AMNONI MYERS ’14 Majors: Social work and sociology Minor: Peace and conflict studies Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Lives in: Washington, D.C. Spends her days: In the nation’s capital, being a voice for the voiceless and advocating for foster youth.

Lives of Service It’s not every day you get a call from the White House. But after Amnoni Myers’ success in an esteemed Capitol Hill internship—the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s (CCAI) Foster Youth Internship Program—the White House wanted her. And that’s not the first time Amnoni beat the odds; she’s one of fewer than 10 percent of foster youth who have earned a college degree. As she says, “You can’t let your past dictate your future.”

Launching into her CCAI internship immediately after graduation, Amnoni worked with Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) to raise awareness of the challenges facing foster youth. Her story was shared on the U.S. Senate floor. Soon after, her White House internship culminated in an event for foster youth, and Amnoni was tapped to introduce First Lady Michelle Obama.

“The support that I had at Gordon was integral,” Amnoni says. From day one, she poured in—becoming an Orientation leader, resident advisor, and local outreach leader. She completed a missions trip to Swaziland, an academic seminar in South Africa, and an off-campus study program in San Francisco.

“Gordon was my building place,” she says. “I was able not only to grow in my faith, but I grew intellectually, socially and emotionally.”

READ MORE: stories.gordon.edu/amnoni

Lives of Creativity Schuyler Anderson and his brother, Will, grew up skateboarding together. So when they decided to join forces in running the Salemtown Board Co. in Tennessee, it was a natural fit. Plus, says Schuyler, “I could not be using my degree more.” As art director and CFO, he is putting to work his business training and knack for design— and his desire to effect change.

The brothers use their handcrafted skateboard business to connect with and provide jobs for young men in their underserved neighborhood—to empower them, Schuyler says, “to live into the potential they already possess.” Why? “Gordon teaches you to care,” he says. “We’re taught this idea of the triple bottom line: Business is about people, profit and the planet. It’s an idea that we’re called to more than just making money.”

Salemtown Board Co.’s unique approach has caught national attention—having been featured on CBS and in People magazine.

Most recently, the company has partnered with country music star Kip Moore to build a community skatepark nearby.

“Gordon taught me not just business facts, but how to problem solve.

I walked out of my degree and into a brand new business with the tools to figure it out.”

READ MORE: stories.gordon.edu/schuyler

SCHUYLER ANDERSON ’14 Major: Business administration Minor: Design Hometown: Melbourne, Florida Lives in: Nashville, Tennessee Spends his days: Designing and building custom skateboards for Salemtown Board Co., a business he co-owns with his brother.

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1,736

UNDERGRAD STUDENTS

80,000 SQUARE FEET OF CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE FACILITIES

3 MILES

WOODED ACRES ON CAMPUS

FROM OCEAN

WHERE IN THE WORLD WILL I STUDY? With over 35 approved short- and long-term programs—plus the option to select a program that fits your specific interest—Gordon works hard to make studying abroad a possibility for every student. Because financial aid and scholarships apply to your semester abroad, studying off campus is financially viable at Gordon.

By the time they graduate, over 40 percent of our students have studied abroad and prepared themselves to engage with our ever-changing world.

Students deepen their understanding of humanity while cultivating a new global perspective.

Gordon owned and operated programs:

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40% STUDENTS INVOLVED IN OFF-CAMPUS/ STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

OVER

90%

OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

The Balkans Semester Gordon IN Boston Gordon IN Orvieto (Italy)

Domestic approved locations: Ashland, Oregon Great Lakes in Michigan Los Angeles, California Nashville, Tennessee San Francisco, California Washington, D.C.

International approved program locations:

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BOSTON OVER

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FIGHTING SCOTS VARSITY SPORTS

DIFFERENT DENOMINATIONS REPRESENTED IN THE GORDON STUDENT BODY

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NATIONS REPRESENTED

IN STUDENT BODY

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Argentina Australia Austria Belize Chile China Costa Rica England France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Israel

Italy Jordan Lithuania New Zealand Pacific Rim Peru Romania Rwanda Scotland South Africa Spain Thailand Uganda

For a complete list of approved programs and locations visit www.gordon.edu/global

Pursue Your Passion At the heart of Gordon is our commitment to fusing a top-flight liberal arts education with an informed Christian faith, while providing space for students to explore their unique callings. Gordon offers a total of more than 90 majors, minors, concentrations, pre-professional and interdisciplinary programs—and over 200 combinations of Honors, Scholars, Fellows and Leadership programs—to meet the individual goals of our students. www.gordon.edu/programs Accounting Art Biblical Languages Biblical Studies Big Data and Computational Physics Biochemistry Biology (Bachelor of Arts) Biology (Bachelor of Science) Biotechnology Business Administration Chemistry Chinese (Mandarin) Christian Ministries Classics Combined Languages Communication Arts Computer Information Systems Computer Science Corporate Fitness Creative Writing Pre-dentistry Design Drawing/Printmaking Early Christian Studies Economics Education, Early Childhood (PreK–2) Education, Elementary (grade 1–6) Education, Elementary Art (PreK–8) Education, Middle School (5–8) Education, Secondary (grade 8–12)

Engineering (3-2) Engineering Physics English Language and Literature Environmental Science Environmental Studies ESL Licensure (PreK–6) ESL Licensure (grade 5–12) Finance Francophone Studies French Gender Studies German Global Christianity History Innovation and Social Enterprise International Affairs International Business International Development Jewish Studies Juvenile Justice Ministries Kinesiology Latin American Studies Pre-law Linguistics Marine Biology Mathematics Pre-medical Music (Bachelor of Arts) Music Education (Bachelor of Music) Music Performance (Bachelor of Music) Neuroscience Pre-nursing

Pre-occupational therapy Pre-optometry Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Ministries Painting Pastoral Ministries Peace and Conflict Studies Pre-pharmacy Philosophy Pre-physical therapy Pre-physician’s assistant Physics Political Science Psychology Public History and Museum Studies Recreation, Sport and Wellness Sculpture Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Licensure (PreK–8) Special Education Licensure (grade 5–12) Speech Pathology Sport Studies Sustainable Development Theatre Arts Theology Urban Ministries Pre-veterinary Youth Ministries Major

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