In this inspiring podcast episode, Jules Schauffler (BFA-SEA ’24) engages in a conversation with fellow Twin Cities food justice activists Colin Anderson and Mark Jungmann about the importance of building community food systems and the meaningful relationships that emerge from this work. Jules shares how their studies at Goddard College intertwine with their activism, each […]
Goddard College alumnus Alex Rodriguez was recently featured in the Boston Globe about how the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped his community activism and public service career. Rodriguez helped organize the 1965 civil rights march from Roxbury to Boston Common alongside MLK. Being in charge of security, Rodriguez ensured King safely led […]
The Goddard College community mourns the passing of alumnus Robert I. Brainard III on February 4, 2024. Known fondly as “Bobby” or “Bob” by friends, Robert graduated from Goddard College in 2002 with a degree in sociology after completing a post-graduate residency at The Dublin House. Originally from Rumson, New Jersey, Robert was a gifted […]
The Goddard College community mourns the loss of Reuben Jackson (RUP ’78), an accomplished poet, jazz historian, music critic, and educator who died on February 16th at the age of 67. Reuben came to Vermont in 1975 to study writing at Goddard College, and has often spoke of the profound impact it had upon him. He […]
The MFA in Interdiscplinary Arts program at Goddard College is very pleased and honored to invite Mona Shiber as our guest artist for the winter residency, January 26-Feb. 2. Mona will offer daily workshops Monday, January 29 – Thursday February 1. Goddard Alumni are welcome to attend any of the workshops during residency. Two events […]
This Monday we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to reflect on the teachings and legacy of the great civil rights activist who advocated fiercely for justice and equality. His message of nonviolence in pursuit of social change continues to inspire people fighting oppression and discrimination. At Goddard College, Martin Luther King Jr.’s […]
Goddard College is thrilled to celebrate accomplished creative writing alumnus Mwalim Daphunkee Professor Peters (MFAW ’06), an inspirational performing artist, author, playwright, musician, and educator. As a professor of English and former director of Black Studies at UMass Dartmouth, Mwalim employs his talents to uplift marginalized voices. His award-winning one-man show “A Party at the […]
Don’t miss Rahnda Rize’s uplifting video “Watch Us Fly: An Ode to the G-dones,” presented at the MFAIA commencement on July 30, 2023. This inspiring performance offers a heartfelt tribute to the achievements of our talented MFAIA graduates. Rahnda’s powerful words and imagery celebrate the hard work and growth of our G-dones on their educational […]
We mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague Benjamin “Ben” Williams, former Goddard College faculty member, who passed away on October 21, 2023 at age 68. Ben dedicated his life to student-centered education, inspired by his early passion for birds and books. At Goddard, he helped countless students find their callings. Ben lived […]
Goddard College would like to congratulate Tony Patterson for completing first his BFA-SEA and now graduating from the Masters of Fine Art program at Goddard College. Tony’s presentation covers his surreal artwork and experiences at Goddard College, reflecting on absurdity as a means to reckon with the confusing nature of his college reality and “trusting […]