Welcome back to the new face of the monthly E-Newsletter for Bethany Alumni. I hope you had a good month and "weathered" the heat that August gave us across the nation. Today it was incredibly beautiful with a high of 80. A perfect day for the official opening of the college. We had the Opening Convocation this morning, August 30. Opening Convocation is always one of my favorite times. Students are recognized for their scholarship achievements, faculty are recognized for their scholastic achievements, and best of all the Class of 2010 was introduced. Every new class brings fresh energy and life to the college. It reminds us of why we are here.
Last month I told you I had been thinking about my goals for this fiscal year. As I spoke with the alumni council last weekend the focus this year will be to grow our circle. By this I mean to:
Bethany is our college. Together through our collective efforts we can continue to see her thrive and flourish. Get connected and stay connected.
The Alumni Council is now taking applications for the Fall 2007 Gold Award and Spring 2008 Award of Merit. To learn more about these Awards click here. You may download a copy of the nomination forms at this link and type directly onto them. Email completed forms to the Alumni Office in care of aschej@bethanylb.edu.
The Alumni Office is also accepting applications for the Fall 2007 Athletic Hall of Honor. You can also learn more about the Athletic Hall of Honor by clicking here. Forms are also available at that link.
Colene Lind has accepted the appointment of Interim Vice President of External Affairs. She will oversee Advancement operations as well as Admissions and Communications. There will be a press release soon but is not available at this time.
Advancement is still in the process of searching for a Director of the Annual Fund. We will keep you updated.
The campus is bubbling with activity as the students have arrived and are getting settled in their rooms and routines. Classes have begun and we are off to a great start. We are also bubbling with physical plant updates.
And that is just some of the physical plant happenings. We still have lots going on for alumni to come and see and do. Check out upcoming events below.
Bethany held a community open house to celebrate a record-breaking year for fundraising -- and the fact that the school balanced the books again this year.
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Alumni News
There have been many additions to the Alumni News this month, please link here for the Alumni & Friend News. And don't forget to submit yours!
Upcoming Events
There are so many things happening.
Check out the Athletic Events Schedule for all the sports calendars.
Join us for Chapel if you are able every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and president of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will visit Bethany College Sept. 12 and 13. More.
The Kansas City Alumni Event will be September 23, 2006. This will be the 9th year for this event and promises to be a good one once again. Associate Professor Dave Admire, J.D. will present the latest happenings of the Criminal Justice Department. There will also be a special performance and brief update from the Music Department. For more details contact the Jane Asche in the Alumni Office at 1-785-227-3380 ext. 8270.
Homecoming is next on the calendar, October 13-15. Don't miss out on this 125th Homecoming! Many special events have been planned just for you!
November 6, 2006 the Johnson Lecture Series presents Garrison Keillor.
Wow! And all from the tiny place on the plains called Bethany!
Employment Opportunities at BC
Check out our posting of job opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Calling all alumni! Bethany College alumni are needed to staff the college's booth at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Sept. 8-17. MORE.
Stay tuned for a brand new opportunity that is just now getting off the ground. Well not really off the ground but more in the ground. Want to get a bit dirty and help beautify the campus? Well you will now have the chance to either volunteer your time or resources in the Adopt a Flower Bed program. Stay tuned more details to come VERY soon.
Didn't get to participate in the Painting Blitz '06? Don't worry as we are planning for next summer. We will be expanding our efforts to a full weekend full of service, fun, and fellowship.
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Bethany College Knit Wits is an intergenerational
service group of knitting overachievers.
Knit Wits members crafted more than 300 bandages for
people in need during the 2005-2006 academic year.The
volunteer mission nitters known as the "Knit Wits" were
featured in The Lutheran this month. Knit Wits was founded
by Joyce England and Campus Pastor Noni Strand.
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The Tail End
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One more wonderful addition to the
Lindsborg/Bethany Community is the
community trail. It runs from the Soccer
fields to the south end of town past the
river and park. This is phase one of
three phases. It is a must do when
you come to town next. |
Bethany is rich with activity, excitement and energy. We hope that you will get connected and stay connected. If you have friends that aren't receiving this newsletter, have them contact us so that we can be sure to have them on the list serve.
We want to know what is going on in your life, tell us your news, or let us know if you have things from campus you want to know more about. Email us at greenupj@bethanylb.edu or communicate through the Submit News page.
Until next month have a great life!
Rockar! Stockar!
Jennifer Greenup '84
