News and Publications

Bethel College produces print and electronic communication pieces for a variety of audiences. For copies of print pieces, contact the Office of Marketing and Communications. To receive the electronic newsletter, “Thresher E-View,” contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

In addition to the publications listed below, some academic departments produce their own periodicals. Please contact them directly to be added to their mailing lists.

AAAA Update

A newsletter for friends and members of the African-American Alumni Association. Produced by the Office of Alumni Relations.

Bethel College Annual Report

Published once a year to recognize and thank donors, share stories of individuals’ generosity toward the college and offer photos and facts related to campus highlights from the previous fiscal year. Produced by the Office of Advancement and the Office of Development.

Blog: Beyond the Green

Written by students, faculty and staff to share a taste of Bethel in their own words.

Church Relations Update

Published three times a year, in electronic format only, to provide news on Church Relations activities. Pastors, church support staff members and interested church members are encouraged to print a copy to post on their church bulletin board. Produced by the Office of Church Relations.

The Collegian

The Bethel College student newspaper.

Context

Bethel’s alumni magazine, with news and photos about students, faculty, staff, activities, upcoming events and institutional developments. Includes “Class Notes,” news about alumni organized by class year. Produced cooperatively by the Offices of Marketing and Communications, Alumni Relations and Advancement.

Faculty and Staff Achievements

Published during the academic school year, a monthly online listing of publications, presentations, lectures, sermons and more by Bethel's faculty and staff members.

History Newsletter

Published once a year, to provide news about the history department, including alumni and faculty updates as well as upcoming guest speakers.

Mennonite Life

Beginning in 1946, the Mennonite Library and Archives (MLA) published an illustrated quarterly, Mennonite Life, devoted to exploring and developing Mennonite experience. Now produced by Bethel College only once a year in electronic format.

MLA Publications

Since 1946, the Mennonite Library and Archives (MLA) has published an illustrated quarterly, Mennonite Life, devoted to exploring and developing Mennonite experience. Now produced only in electronic format by a team of editors that includes staff from the Mennonite Library and Archives, on behalf of Bethel College. The MLA also publishes the C.H. Wedel series of books, which was initiated in 1987, and a periodic newsletter.

News Releases

Regular news releases for broad publication (e.g., in local newspapers and church periodicals) that are also meant to update and inform alumni and friends of Bethel College of college news and events. Produced by the Office of Marketing and Communications.

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