The Fifth Bi-Annual “Willie/Cat” Golf Memorial Tournament will be held during Homecoming and Hyllningsfest weekend on October 4 starting at 10 a.m. at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Terrible Swede Sculpture Project in remembrance of Bruce Nelson and Kim Wilson, members of the class of 1975, with a special remembrance of Robert “Al” Hehre and Kim Wallace.
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The Caf is remodeled
The Bethany College cafeteria, known as “The Caf,” in Pihlblad Memorial Union is being remodeled this summer. Demolition began on May 21 with a projected completion date of August 2.
The dining room and server are getting a complete makeover with new carpet, tile, paint, and chairs. There will be improved lighting, and the ceiling in the main area will be cleaned and repainted. Continue reading
Dala Camerata chamber music group begins
Dala Camerata, a new chamber music camp, was instituted this summer on the Bethany College campus from June 3 to 7.
Henry Littich, string teacher from USD 400, and Ann Samuelson, music instructor for strings at Bethany College, formed three string quartets from the students of the Smoky Valley Junior and Senior High. They met two hours each day and performed for the residents of Bethany Home.
What’s next for the Class of 2013
Bethany College alumni welcomed 116 new members to their ranks when the Class of 2013 graduated on May 19. This class joins thousands of other Swedes whose adventures are unique except for one fact—that they began at Bethany. Here are some of our newest graduates’ next plans as submitted to the Alumni Office. If you have your own alumni news, you can submit it online.
Students place first in international business simulation game
Bethany College students Kalven Goreal, Modesto, Calif., Kane Olsen, Hamilton, New Zealand, James Bragg, Temecula, Calif., stand with Associate Professor of Business Paul Gentine and President Edward F. Leonard III after making their presentation to the business strategy class.
Bethany College business students playing a global simulation game tied for first place out of 2,340 teams from 166 colleges and universities worldwide.
James Bragg, from Temecula, Calif., Kalven Goreal, from Modesto, Calif., and Kane Olsen, from Hamilton, New Zealand, were members of the winning team. They ended the game with placements of a tie for first in overall score, second in earnings per share, third in stock price, and a tie for hundredth in return on equity.
Steed receives Mortvedt Award
Bethany College Associate Professor of Music Melody Steed, D.M.A., was recently honored with the Bethany College Mortvedt Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership.
Thompson to exhibit “#ThinkOrDie”
Bethany College senior artist D’Andre Thompson will exhibit his senior art show, “#ThinkOrDie,” at Mingenback Art Center on campus from June 10 to 17.
Students elected to Swede Government Association
Nine Bethany College students have been selected by their peers to serve as officers in the Swede Government Association (SGA), Bethany’s student congress, for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Bethany breaks new ground
Chair of the Board Jim Martin ’68
Nearly 200 guests joined Bethany College to break new ground on May 18 on the amphitheatre lawn and celebrate the new Bud Pearson Swedish Chapel and J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center and the education initiative called Bethany Pathway.
View additional pictures on Bethany’s Facebook, read live tweets from the day with the Twitter hashtag #bcgroundbreaking, and watch the event on Bethany’s YouTube.
Bethany graduates the Class of 2013
On May 19, Bethany College honored 116 students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education degrees from the college during the 2012-2013 academic year.
Summer, fall, interterm, and spring graduates participated in baccalaureate worship and commencement ceremonies on campus. The event was live tweeted using the hashtag #bcgrads2013 to celebrate with both on- and off-campus Bethany community members. View the photo gallery of the event courtesy Turner Photography.