Convocation and Lecture Series

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Life Enrichment

The Life Enrichment series is planned especially for adults age 60 and over, and is made possible by funding from Bethel College and the generosity of speakers who share their talent and expertise without compensation. The series is held in conjunction with Bethel's academic year.

Cost: $20 per semester or $2 per week
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Location: Krehbiel Auditorium in Fine Arts Center, Bethel College, unless otherwise noted

There is a coffee break, 10:15-10:35 a.m. An opportunity to contribute toward expenses is available. Lunch is served in Schultz Student Center Dining Hall. Tickets for lunch should be purchased before 10:35 a.m., cost: $5. The cost for Thanksgiving Dinner tickets is to be announced.

September 2010
September 8
9:30 The Role of Religion and International Affairs
John C. Murray, pastor, Hesston Mennonite Church, participant in the Council of Foreign Relations
10:35 Journey to Bethel
Dr. Perry D. White, president, Bethel College
11:30 Information about the Silver Haired Legislature
Dorothy D. Zook, advocate for seniors for Harvey/Sedgwick/Butler Counties, Hesston
September 15
9:30 Anabaptist Sites in Strasbourg, France
Lois Y. Barrett, director of AMBS-Great Plains, North Newton
10:35 2010 Kansas Mural Project
Barbara Burns, Co-chairwoman, Newton
11:30 Bethel College Summer Research Projects & Programs
Student reports
September 22
9:30 Navigating the River of Life
Amy Ibbetson, LMLP, director of Life Transitions, Prairie View
10:35 Concert
RoJean Loucks, harpist, Salina
11:30 Yunnan “South of the Clouds” China
Jim Goering, North Newton
September 29
9:30 Protestant Christian Church in Bali
Susie and Jim Wickiser, Newton
10:35 How to Write Your Personal or Family History
Katie Funk Wiebe, author, professor emeritus of English at Tabor College, Wichita
11:30 Kansas Sports Museum-Newton & Wichita
Harold Bechard, director
October 2010
October 6
9:30 Concert
Buhler High School Singers, Greg Bontrager, conductor
10:35 Healthy Start-Your Tax $$ at Work
Margaret Goering, Harvey County Health Dept. home visitor, Newton
11:30 Newton High School Railerobotics Team
Shawn Taylor, faculty sponsor
October 13
9:30 Podium Perspectives
Daniel Hege, music director and conductor of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Syracuse, New York
10:35 Wichita Art Museum: 75th Anniversary
presenter will be a docent
11:30 Dyck Arboretum: Seeds and Roots for Multiple Generations
Brad Guhr, education director, Newton
October 20
9:30 Small Stories
Harley Marshall, former director of public information and marketing, Hutchinson Community College, Moundridge
10:35 Youthville: Giving Children Back their Childhood
Shanna Smith, Director of Development, Newton
11:30 Cornelius H. Wedel - First President of Bethel College
James Juhnke, professor emeritus of history at Bethel College, Wichita
October 27
9:30 Three Generations of Great Taste
Thelma Davis, Greg Davis, Adam Johnson, Tastee Freez, Big D drive-in, D Barn and Fox Ridge restaurant
10:35 Students-Nets-Mortar: Bethel College Update
Todd H. Moore, vice president for admissions, Sondra B. Koontz, vice president for advancement
11:30 Walton 21st Century Rural Life Center
Carol Budde, Newton, 2010 Janet Sims Memorial Teacher of the Year-Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
November 2010
November 3
9:30 100th Anniversary of the Kidron-Bethel Auxiliary
Karen Penner, Newton
10:35 Entertainment and Communication: Where is Technology Going?
Phil Waite, pastor, First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge
11:30 Bethel College Vocal Department-NATS Contestants
Soyoun Chun, associate professor of music
November 10 (Note time change)
9:30 From Emporia: The Story of William Allen White
Beverly Buller, author, librarian, Santa Fe 5th-6th Center, Newton
10:30 Folk Art in Kansas
Erika Nelson - Kansas Humanities Council, Lucas
11:40 Caring Hands – Pet Care/Adoption
Jack Brand, Humane Society, Newton
November 17
1 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner
Schultz Student Center Dining Hall
Meditation – Anita Kehr, pastor, First Mennonite Church, Newton
Music: Men’s Quartet arranged by Marles Preheim
November 24 - Thanksgiving Break
December 2010
December 1
9:30 Tone Painting Handel’s Messiah
John Buchner, North Newton, professor emeritus of music at Washburn University, Topeka
10:35 Frederick Stuart Church: A Brush with Imagination
Dale and Rosie Horst, coauthors, Goessel
11:30 The Alta Milling Company,
Brian Stucky, teacher, Goessel
December 8 (Note time change)
9:30 Christmas Stories
Larry Temple, storyteller, Moundridge
10:15 Coffee break with Christmas goodies provided by participants
11:00 Christmas Music
“Sound of the Heartland Chorus,” Sweet Adelines, LaDonna Chatham, conductor