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New issue of online journal ties into 150th immigration anniversary
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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Daniel takes dean position
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 […]
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Harder gift will help build museum’s future through endowment
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 […]
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This year’s mural a student-alumnus collaboration
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, […]
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Decades later, grad gets his name on academic award
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 […]
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Bethel announces spring academic honors, graduates
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. […]
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Sand Creek Trail ‘3-fer’ scheduled for June 1
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 […]
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Awards recognize senior achievement in several disciplines
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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Jantzen honored for exemplary teaching
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 […]
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After rugged four years, Class of 2024 thankful for community
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 […]
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Senior show combines media, storytelling
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 […]
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Art department presents new award to two juniors
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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