Alumni & Friend News
March 31
Rev Ernest and Mrs. Martha Bergeson both of the class of 1942 and of Harwich, Massachusetts share the following message: On June 30, 2007 Ernest gave a sermon and commendation at the memorial service for his grandson Will Bergeson at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairbanks, AK. He was missing since November 11, 2006 and was found in the chena River April 16, 2007. Gifts of $27,000 were given for a Will Bergeson Scholarship in mechanical engineering at the University of Alaska - Fairbanks. It is still uncertain as to what happened to him. More than 500 attened the service.
March 25
Judy Lilly '65, Salina, Kansas, speaks of her ancestors...
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Mr. Bruce Krase, '75~Whitewater, Kansas, principal at Remington Middle School, Remington-Whitewater USD 206, who was named the 2007 Principal of the Year by the Kansas Association of Middle School Administrators.
On March 27, Bethany alumna Sharon Reed '83~Westport, Connecticut will speak on “Working on Wall Street Without an Instruction Manual” as part of Bethany College's Carl F. and Catherine Herman Mauney Distinquished Lectureship Series in Economics and Business. The lecture will be at 7:30 p.m. in Lindquist Hall. It is free and open to the public. Reed holds an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Science from Bethany College. She also holds a C.P.A., and has attended numerous executive management courses, including courses at Harvard University, the London Business School and M.I.T.
March 20
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David Olson ’79 is an admissions officer at Bethany College. He is also an avid paper artist. Here are a few of the beautiful folded paper creations he has made.
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Construction of the Ampitheater. Courtesy Photo: Jim Turner Photography.
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March 11
KC Alumni Chapter Kick-Off Event was a huge success by all who planned, attended and had a great time! Over 100 Bethany alumni and friends participated in the recent Ol Stuga night at the Boulevard Brewery in Kansas City, MO. Roper DeGarmo ‘00, Alison Huber ‘03, Phil Williams ‘03, Phil Merz ’96 and of course Mark Lysell ‘74 put together this special event. Alumni representing over 50 years of Bethany (1957-2007) were there – and every single decade was represented. More pictures are available by clicking HERE!
Former Lindsborg resident, Bethany College music professor and Messiah Festival conductor Greg Aune is currently undergoing treatment for bone cancer. If you would like to email an encouraging message or mail a card of support for him and his wife Julie, please note the following addresses. Check online at his Caring Bridge blog site www.caringbridge.org/visit/gregaune or send cards to Greg Aune, 518 Capitol Dr., St. Peter,MN 56082.
Bryon Smith, '05, Salina, Kansas, and wife Jaime are living in Salina and he has recently changed jobs from GL Huyett in Minnepolis, KS where he was the inside sales manager to Salina Vortex where he's now a sales engineer. They have a 2 year old (Peyton) and a daughter (Halle) who was born 11/06/2007.
Jason Opat ('93), Wichita, Kansas, was appointed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to a three-year term on the Kansas Film Commission. Opat is the president of Integrated Media Group in Wichita.
Heather Gregory '96, Charlotte, North Carolina is working forBank of America as a Document Administrator in the Global Wealth and Investment Management-Private Bank Division.
March 3
David Hahn '79, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, director of research and development at New World Pasta Company, was recently awarded with the American Association of Cereal Chemists”., one of the Association’s highest honors...
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Bruce Krase '75, Whitewater, Kansas~ was selected as the Kansas Association of Middle School Adminstrator (KAMSA) Principal of the Year for the 2007-2008 school year. He is currently in his 8th year as the Remington Middle School Principal in Whitewater, Kansas.
Alumni & Friends Scrapbook
Many of you share your pictures with us. When you do just let us know if it is ok for me to post one on here.
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Jack Gordon's 1st Birthday. He is the son of Jason Gordon '02. Courtesy Photo: Jason Gordon.
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Nelson-Wilson Scholarship Recipients:
1st picuture--Marcus Wells, Jr., Education Major, Haven, Kansas(recipient),Marcia Wells(mother of Marcus)/Larry & Pam Strahan(Bruce Nelson's '75 Sister and brother-in-law)/Eilene Nelson(Bruce's mother)Ashley Wilson/Jessie Wilson/JoEllen Wilson(Kim Wilson's '75 daughters/wife) 2nd picture--same listings as 1st 3rd picture--Ashley & Jessie Wilson/JoEllen Wilson/Marcus Wells picture
Courtesy Photos:Tom & Annette '76 Moore.
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 Bryon Smith '05 and wife Jaime's children Peyton 2 and Halle 4 1/2 months. Courtesy Photo: Bryon Smith, Salina, Kansas. |
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Traci (Bridge) Spencer '91 and family. Courtesy Photo: Traci Spencer.
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Mitchell Harvey's 4th Birthday Pictures! Son of Elizabeth and Brian '01 Harvey. Courtesy Photos: Elizabeth Harvey.
Kid's Section for kids of all ages!
We have a new way to view pictures! Click here to check out Smugmug!
If you are interested in viewing pictures from the Community World Fair, copy and paste this link into your browser; http://flickr.com/photos/glowrocks/sets/72157602222810551/ or you can go to www.lindsborgtomorrow.org.
~Births~
Send us your birth announcement and we will send you a Swede baby bib for your new arrival!
Courtesy Photo: Joel '01 and Sandra '02 Cromwell their son Jason.
Addison Anne Marshall was born to Matt and Jennifer (Warren) Marshall ’01 on February 14, 2008 at 2:01 pm. She was 7 lb 12 oz and 19 inches long.
Dubuque, Iowa~Ben '06 and Janielle Fulton are happy to announce the birth of a daughter, Lillian Grace Fulton, born March 13, 2008. She weighed 8 lbs and 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.
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Jessica (Penka) Schneider '04 & Adam Schneider, Osawatomie, Kansas~ announce the birth of their son Corbin James, born Friday, February 15, 2008. He weighed 7 lb. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. His older sister, McKenna welcomes him home too! Courtesy Photo: Jessica Schneider.
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Jennifer (Ade) Kells '92, Parker, Colorado~ with husband Robert Kells are happy to announce the birth of a baby boy, Jack Randall Kells, on January 26, 2008. Courtesy Photo: Jennifer Kells.
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Matthew '03 and Amanda Phillimore, Lindsborg, Kansas~ announce the birth of a daughter Mackenzie, born on February 26, 2008.
Trey and Bridget (Meyer) Crow '02, Salina, Kansas~ are proud to announce the birth of their third child, Lauren Claire, on January 10th, 2008. Siblings are Madalyn, 4 and Carson 2.
Chad '03 and Elizabeth (Baskerville) Hiltgen '03, Marysville, Kansas~ announce the birth of a son. Zachary Evans Hiltgen was born on November 14, 2007.
~In Memory~
Walter Eugene "Gene" Hedstrom, husband of Joyce (Curtis) Hedstrom '58 passed away February 2, 2008 at Lincoln, NE. While he was not an anlumni of Bethany, many Bethany graduates knew him and they attended many events at Bethany. He particularly enjoyed Bach and the Messiah. They had been married 51 years.
John E. Altenborg '40, Lindsborg, died Sunday, March 23, 2008. Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg, is handling arrangements.
Almeda S. Carlson, 92, friend of the college, passed away December 19, 2005 in Federal Way, Washington.
Mother of Tracie (Goss) White '86 of Colorado Springs and Todd Goss '88 of McPherson, Nancy S. Goss, 69, of Aurora passed away February 1, 2008. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 at 2:00pm, Olinger Hampden Chapel, 8600 E. Hampden Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's name to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Professor Emeritus Carl F. Jacobs '31, Las Cruces, New Mexico~ passedaway November 23, 2007 at the age of 97 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of Bethany College. Upon his retirement from New Mexico State University, he donated his entire collection of books and music to the Bethany College Library.
Doug Manzer '84, Highlands Ranch, Colorado~ passed away February 29th, 2008. His service will be Wednesday, March 5th at Mountainview Community Christian Church 40 E. Highlands Ranch Pkwy. Highlands Ranch, Colorado at 2:00. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association. There is a website to send condolences via e-mail
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June Bengston '44 died December 5, 2007.
Edith Houghton former bookstore employee passed away February 27, 2008.
Dr. Jason Ross Martin, 38, son of Jim '68 and Lynda '67 Martin, died February 25, 2008 in a fatal car accident.
~Engagements~
~Marriages~
Maggie (VanKooten) Schreiber '06, Augusta, Kansas~was married to CJ Schreiber on October 26, 2007 in Wichita
Lisa Russell- Knoll '90 was married to Scott Knoll on January 19, 2007. They are at home in Holcomb, KS.
Faculty/Staff News
An article co-authored by Deanna Douglas, assistant professor of psychology, recently was published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, Vol. 11(1).
New and recent paintings by Mary Kay, associate professor of art, will be featured in an exhibition at Grand Arts in Kansas City.
Rev. Ron MacLennan, professor of Religion and wife take religion on the road...
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Mark Kozubowski, professor of biology at Bethany College, will participate in an annual MS walk, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to support programs, services and research on MS. Kozubowski's team, the Myelinators, will walk in Salina on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to lunch. Last year's Myelinators included four Bethany students, two Bethany faculty members and three spouses and friends.
Professor earns Woodward Award for travel ~ Margaret Presley, associate professor of social work at Bethany, has been awarded a Woodward Award for travel to the Baccalaureate Program Directors annual conference, held in Destin, Fla., March 5 through 9, 2008. The Woodward Endowment for Creative Teaching and Learning supports activities that enhance creative teaching and effective student learning at Bethany.
Student News
Bethany College senior Cody Whetstone, Lindsborg, Kan., presented a critical work in San Francisco...
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Bethany Students earn various awards at Messiah Festival Juried Student Art Exhibition...
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At the NAIA National Indoor Track & Field Championships in Johnson City, Tenn., March 6 through 8, junior Jessica Becker of Capitan, New Mexico, won the first NAIA National Championship of her career and her third NAIA All-American Honor.
- Presidents Tour 2008...Future Forum....CLICK HERE!!
- Historian and best-selling author James Bradley will speak Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Presser Hall on the Bethany College campus as part of the biennial Johnson Lecture Series...MORE
- The inauguration of Edward F. Leonard III as the 13th president of Bethany College will take place April 12, 2008. Please reserve this date, and plan to join the
- Bethany community for a week of special events April 7 – April 13. A formal invitation will follow.
- Tour Germany and experience Bethany College Choir May 27-June 9, 2008...MORE
- The sixth biennial national “Gathering” of the AUGUSTANA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, will be in Lindsborg, Kansas during the annual Midsummer’s Weekend, Thursday-Sunday, June 19-22, 2008...MORE
Bethany College Graduation speakers announced...MORE
Gift will bring Messiah Festival Endowment at Bethany to $1 Million....MORE
A significant gift in 2007 from long-time supporters Dr. C. Herman and Emily Mauney has made possible needed repairs on the Thomson-Mingenback concert organ in Presser Hall at Bethany College...MORE
A partnership between Bethany College and Smoky Valley USD 400 will bring about vital athletic facility improvements in Lindsborg...
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Bethany College has begun a 10-month process designed to help the college live up to its full potential. Bethany has contracted with Carnegie Communications to conduct a branding study for the college. The process includes market research, brand-plan development, and development of creative vehicles to help communicate with our constituents. The end result will be clearly articulated, consistent, compelling ways to communicate what Bethany does best to prospective students, alumni, donors, and the community.
Giving to Bethany
Do you want a convenient way to help with your monthly giving? Bethany College is happy to use automatic transfer for your monthly giving! If you would like to find out more and/or set it up please contact Peggy Beckley (785) 227-3380 ext. 8271
Odds and Ends ~ Classifieds
Did you know you could send your favorite student cake, brownies, cookies, or goodies? To find out more click here!
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Susan Lundstrom board member of the Smoky Valley Charities, owners of the "Christmas in Lindsborg" collection are selling Presser Hall buildings. These would make great gifts. If you are interested please contact Susan at lundstrm@cox.net MORE.
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Want a 2006 Homecoming Choir CD/DVD? They are available for purchase for $13.00. Contact Cheryl Rasmussen '82 to order. Cheryl_rasmussen@hotmail.com
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The Monthly Email News list is being revamped, if you are not receiving the link and would like to get it please email me at greenupj@bethanylb.edu and we will make sure to get you on the list. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our services to alumni. Ask you friends if they are receiving it, if not have them forward their email so they can get on the list.
A message from the Bookstore....
We’re excited about a link on the Bethany Bookstore website.
It’s called My Garb and it lets you create Bethany apparel that suits even unique needs.
Please take some time to look at it; I think you will find it fun. I can help you with it if need be but it’s very user-friendly.
Simply go to the bookstore website or click on this link.
http://www.mygarb.com/BethanyCollege.
GET CREATIVE!!!
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Important Note: A quick note about the archives. You will notice that we are now producing one publication monthly rather than two. After experimenting with the website and electronic news it appears that one is sufficient to get all of the news to you. We will continue to forward the monthly news links to you at the end of each month. Thank you for your feedback regarding our online publications.
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