Retired Goshen prof to present 60+ program on China visit

Marlin Jeschke, Goshen, Ind., will present “Impressions from our visit to China” at the 60+ Learning in Retirement Program, Monday, March 26.

The session will begin at 10 a.m. in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center, located on the Tabor College campus.

Jeschke, Tabor College alumnus and Goshen (Ind.) College professor emeritus of philosophy and religion, recently spent three weeks in China, and will speak about his experience learning from church and school leaders in the emerging nation.

Jeschke attended Tabor for two years and counts 1954 as his class year. He earned his doctorate from Northwestern Univer­sity in 1965, and went on to teach at Goshen College and Seminary.

Additionally, he is the author of three books, two on church membership issues and the latest on the Israel/Palestine land possession problem.

Currently, Jeschke is president of the Mennonite Historical Society based in Goshen, and has a weekly slot on the Goshen College FM radio station.

Older adults are invited to attend. Enrollment is $15 per person a semester, $28 per couple or $4 a session. In an effort to encourage participation, first-time visitors will be admitted free of charge. Registration and discount lunch cards will be available at the door.

For more information, contact Connie Isaac, coordinator at 947-5964.

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