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Community leader to speak at Bethel’s MLK Day event
January 10, 2025

Community leader to speak at Bethel’s MLK Day event

One of Newton’s “unsung heroes” is the featured speaker for Bethel College’s annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Larry Lee will speak at the […]
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Tunisian student excited to study science, teach about her country
December 10, 2024

Tunisian student excited to study science, teach about her country

In the last five years, Bethel has seen a significant rise in the number of international students. In fall 2024, there were new students from […]
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New KIPCOR director brings background in peacebuilding, conflict transformation
December 10, 2024

New KIPCOR director brings background in peacebuilding, conflict transformation

Keren Kandel began Dec. 4 as executive director of the Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR). Kandel came to Bethel from Chicago, and […]
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Nursing program receives full accreditation
December 5, 2024

Nursing program receives full accreditation

The Bethel nursing program has successfully completed its most recent accreditation process. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Bethel College is accredited by the […]
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Lighting of the Green, special events welcome the season
December 5, 2024

Lighting of the Green, special events welcome the season

Bethel College’s annual Advent tradition takes place for the 39th time Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. Lighting of the Green dates back to 1986 when […]
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Janzen will read from, sign book Dec. 8 at museum
December 5, 2024

Janzen will read from, sign book Dec. 8 at museum

A long-ago Kansas farm boy will share his new book at Kauffman Museum this Sunday. David Janzen, Evanston, Ill., will read from Once Upon a […]
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Last week to view exhibit of pandemic portraits
November 12, 2024

Last week to view exhibit of pandemic portraits

One artist’s response to the surging Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 has become an ongoing project, an excerpt of which is now in the Regier Art […]
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Award-winning film back for seconds
November 11, 2024

Award-winning film back for seconds

The first film of the 2024-25 KIPCOR Film Series is the sequel to a widely viewed 2008 documentary. Food, Inc. 2 is the follow-up to […]
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Recital program built around themes of science and space
October 31, 2024

Recital program built around themes of science and space

The first recital of the 2024-25 Organ Recital Series will sail to the moon and beyond. The organist is Jacob Hofeling from the Kansas City […]
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Annual choral showcase evokes grieving loss through music
October 29, 2024

Annual choral showcase evokes grieving loss through music

Bethel’s annual choral showcase, “Bethel Sings,” has a seasonal theme this year. The event, which includes performances by the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Chapel Choir […]
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Speaker to follow immigration theme in annual lectures
October 21, 2024

Speaker to follow immigration theme in annual lectures

As Mennonites across the Great Plains of North America mark the 150th anniversary of their ancestors’ arrival from Europe, this year’s Menno Simons Lectures tie […]
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Artist to present at Bethel on her statehouse mural
October 16, 2024

Artist to present at Bethel on her statehouse mural

As people across the state and the country prepare to cast votes for president on down, one Kansas artist is remembering the struggle for women’s […]
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