Convocation
Convocation is an all-school assembly that generally meets twice weekly (Monday and Friday) at 11 a.m. during spring and fall semesters. It is an integral part of the liberal arts education experience at Bethel. Guest lecturers, performing groups and audio/visual presentations provide students with a wide-ranging exposure to issues in politics, society, religion, the arts and sciences. The convocation experience is designed to help build community, broaden horizons and explore basic value issues. Nathan Bartel, assistant professor of literary studies, serves as convocation coordinator.
Video of Past Convocations
Spring 2013 Schedule
| Start Date | Title | Speaker |
| 1-Feb | Intro to Convo | Nathan Bartel |
| 4-Feb | Interterm Travel Reports | Interterm Travelers |
| 8-Feb | Study Abroad | BC Students |
| 11-Feb | Active Shooters | Aaron Austin |
| 15-Feb | Protecting Children from Abuse | Diana Schunn |
| 18-Feb | TBA | TBA |
| 22-Feb | Staley Lectures: The Prison Industrial Complex | James Logan |
| 25-Feb | Fandom: In Defense of Amateur Culture | Francesca Coppa |
| 1-Mar | Building a Sustainable Earth Community | Richard Maibon |
| 4-Mar | Seeking Common Ground: Voices from the Margins | Amaryah Armstrong |
| 8-Mar | Seeking Common Ground: Voices from the Margins | Sarah Bender |
| 11-Mar | Bethel's Putnam Team - A Celebration | Gary Lyndaker et al |
| 15-Mar | On Ideas | Mike Rugnetta |
| 18-Mar | No Convo - Spring Break | |
| 22-Mar | No Convo - Spring Break | |
| 25-Mar | Forensics Road Show | Forensicators |
| 29-Mar | No Convo - Good Friday | |
| 1-Apr | Pop Politics: Roger Shimomura's Barbed Wire and Barracks | Emily Stamey |
| 5-Apr | Everance/Lutheran Social Services on Student Loan Debt | TBD |
| 8-Apr | NAMI - In Our Own Voices | Lynn Kohr |
| 12-Apr | Young Alumni Award - Sherilyn & Will Ortman | Dave Linschied |
| 15-Apr | Adam Clay & Co - Reading | Adam Clay, Ada Limon, Michael Robins |
| 19-Apr | C. Henry Smith Peace Orations - Finals | Dwight, Doug S, John McC-J |
| 22-Apr | Thoughts on Diversity: A Semester of Inquiry | Diversity Seminar |
| 26-Apr | URICA Symposium | TBD |
| 29-Apr | Honors Convo | Kent, Brad |
| 3-May | Honors Convo | Kent, Brad |
Past Convocations
This list is constructed from the published convocation brochures, which may not necessarily reflect last-minute changes to the convo schedule.
Find a full listing here.