Broaden your horizons and explore basic value issues during twice-weekly convocations.
Renowned guest speakers, performing groups, and presentations will expose you to politics, society, religion and the arts and sciences – and you’ll be able to ask your burning questions, too.
Gain a broader perspective on current issues and historical events.
Build community through deeper understanding and respect for differing vantage points.
Determine where you stand on issues in the nation and the world from a more well-rounded view.
Fall 2018 Convocation Schedule
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Wednesday |
8/22 |
Formal Opening of Bethel College Convocation |
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Friday |
8/24 |
Introduction to Convocation |
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Monday |
8/27 |
Title IX |
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Friday |
8/31 |
Student Life Convocation: Community Standards and Expectations |
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Monday |
9/3 |
No Convocation - Labor Day |
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Friday |
9/7 |
Student Life Convocation: Safety and ALICE Procedures |
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Monday |
9/10 |
“Stop the Bleed” Campaign |
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Friday |
9/14 |
UNICACH |
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Monday |
9/17 |
Charlottesville and the A12 Anniversary |
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Friday |
9/21 |
Prison Ministries, Mass Incarceration, and Spirituality Liberation |
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Monday |
9/24 |
Safehope: Resources and Awareness on Bethel’s Campus |
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Friday |
9/28 |
Fatness, Feminism and Disney Princesses |
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Monday |
10/1 |
Ralph P. Schrag Teaching Awards and Honors Convocation |
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Friday |
10/5 |
Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges |
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Monday |
10/8 |
Bethel College 2017-18 Study Abroad Panel **Special Evening Session: |
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Friday |
10/12 |
Forensics Showcase |
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Monday |
10/15 |
No Convocation - Fall Break |
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Friday |
10/19 |
Schloss Trachselwald: The Conversion of a Prison Tower of Anabaptist Persecution into an Anabaptist Museum |
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Monday |
10/22 |
Menno Simons Lectures |
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Friday |
10/26 |
Title TBA |
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Monday |
10/29 |
Young Alumnus Award Winner Convocation |
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Friday |
11/2 |
Becoming a Sanctuary Church |
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Monday |
11/5 |
Basic Issues of Faith and Life (BIFL) Convocation |
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Friday |
11/9 |
Self-Care and Available Resources at Bethel College |
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Monday |
11/12 |
Title TBA |
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Friday |
11/16 |
URICA Presentations |
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Monday |
11/19 |
Title TBA *Last Convocation of Fall 2018 Semester* |
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Friday |
11/23 |
No Convocation - Thanksgiving Break |
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Monday |
11/26 |
No Convocation - Regular Classes in Session |
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Friday |
11/30 |
No Convocation - Regular Classes in Session |
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Monday |
12/3 |
No Convocation - Regular Classes in Session |
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Friday |
12/7 |
No Convocation - Regular Classes in Session |