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July 22, 2024
New issue of online journal ties into 150th immigration anniversary
The annual issue of Bethel College’s journal Mennonite Life is now live for 2024. The current issue of the online-only journal can be viewed at ml.bethelks.edu […]
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July 15, 2024
Daniel takes dean position
President Jon C. Gering has announced the appointment of Vicki Daniel, PT, DPT, MBA, as dean of Employment Experiences, beginning July 17. Daniel has 27 […]
Read More![Harder gift will help build museum’s future through endowment](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KM.Purple-Flowers-300x225.jpg)
July 8, 2024
Harder gift will help build museum’s future through endowment
At its June 17 meeting, the Kauffman Museum board of directors accepted the final portion of a seven-figure gift. The $3.4 million gift comes from […]
Read More![This year’s mural a student-alumnus collaboration](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-mural.2-300x225.jpg)
June 4, 2024
This year’s mural a student-alumnus collaboration
When Morgan Marsh thought about who could help her create a mural, she came up with a name right away: local artist Virgil Penner. Marsh, […]
Read More![Decades later, grad gets his name on academic award](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Shingo-Thresher-225x300.jpg)
May 30, 2024
Decades later, grad gets his name on academic award
Almost 60 years after the fact, Shingo Kajinami of North Newton has his name on a cherished Bethel College award. Kajinami is a retired professor […]
Read More![Bethel announces spring academic honors, graduates](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ad-Building.summer.TB_-300x225.jpeg)
May 30, 2024
Bethel announces spring academic honors, graduates
Two hundred and one Bethel College students had spring 2024 grades that earned academic distinction. In addition, 99 students graduated from Bethel on May 12. […]
Read More![Sand Creek Trail ‘3-fer’ scheduled for June 1](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SCT.cardinal.Debby-Graber-300x201.jpg)
May 28, 2024
Sand Creek Trail ‘3-fer’ scheduled for June 1
This year’s annual Walk Sand Creek Trail Day includes a couple of activities that will help you experience some of the flora and fauna of […]
Read More![Awards recognize senior achievement in several disciplines](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Threshers-300x200.jpeg)
May 23, 2024
Awards recognize senior achievement in several disciplines
Five graduating seniors received Thresher Awards, in art, forensics and theater, journalism, music and social work, at Bethel’s annual end-of-year Awards Convocation. The Thresher is […]
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May 22, 2024
Jantzen honored for exemplary teaching
Bethel College honored Mark Jantzen, professor of history, for teaching excellence at the 131st commencement on May 12. The Ralph P. Schrag Distinguished Teaching Award […]
Read More![After rugged four years, Class of 2024 thankful for community](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BC-Comm24.1.JT_-300x225.jpeg)
May 20, 2024
After rugged four years, Class of 2024 thankful for community
Being the “pandemic class” was a theme that ran through the 131st baccalaureate and commencement on May 12. Traditional-age students were finishing high school in […]
Read More![Senior show combines media, storytelling](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chosen-203x300.jpg)
May 3, 2024
Senior show combines media, storytelling
The second and final senior show of the school year at Bethel College features Morgan Marsh, Lawrence, Kan. “Under the Oak: A Story of Fae […]
Read More![Art department presents new award to two juniors](https://www.bethelks.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leupp-Award.April-min-300x200.jpg)
May 2, 2024
Art department presents new award to two juniors
Bethel College’s annual Awards Convocation, held April 29, included a new award set up in the Department of Visual Arts and Design – the Leslie […]
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