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November 2007
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We want you to share your news with us. Let us know of important and even regular things that are happening in your life. We will even post pictures. To post your news click here, or email us at greenupj@bethanylb.edu . The plan is to grow toward on-line communities by decade, but until then we will have a monthly news update.
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Thank you one and all for your great help to progress the physical changes of the face of Bethany! You can still buy bricks, we can add to the project anytime! Thank you for staying connected!
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Alumni & Friend News
November 29
Bethany President Dr. Edward F. Leonard III joined the board of directors of the International Chess Institute of the Midwest. ICIM operates the Karpov Chess School in Lindsborg. “ICIM welcomes the addition of Dr. Leonard to our board,” said Marck R. Cobb, president of ICIM. “The chess institute looks forward to developing new ideas and concepts for chess education.”
Tanya Wollenberg an adjunct faculty member at Bethany College, Lindsborg, and Central Christian College, McPherson, and is working on her master's degree in piano at Wichita State University. She is part of the Forty Fingers who perform... MORE
Francisco Maez '02, Centennial, Colorado-- is a Social Caseworker III, working with at-risk and delinquent youth ages 12-18 in Adams County, Colorado and has been since 2002.
Angela Hoffman Falk (BA English Teaching 1984), Gamla, Uppsala, Sweden-- was hired with tenure in 2007 by the Department of English, Uppsala University, Sweden. She teaches courses on the English language and linguistics at the undergraduate level and in the newly-designed MA program for English linguistics. She has also been appointed Director of Studies for Teacher Education in English. She and her husband, Erik Falk, have two children, Esbjörn and Viveka, and they live in Gamla Uppsala.
Bob Fromme '68, Floresville, Texas-- is a professional potter and is now working as a teacher at a public school to learn more click here! to go to his website.
November 19
Seventy people, representing 19 different constituent groups or communities of Bethany College, attended the Bethany Community Retreat Nov. 16-17. ...MORE
Critically-acclaimed jazz singer and educator Kathy Kosins will perform with the Bethany Jazz Ensemble on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in Presser Hall on the Bethany College campus... MORE
Bethany College receives transformational gifts... MORE
In a recent letter from Pearson that Leonard shared Friday, he stated he had "fallen in love" with LIndsborg and Bethany more than 20 years ago, ...MORE Lois (Fisher) Okerstrom, '48, El Cerrito, California--, and her husband, Amel Olson, recently returned from their 4th year stint of a week's volunteering at Rancho Santa Marta, a Christian orphanage and school which serves disabled children in Mexico. This year they worked hard getting a new girls' dorm ready for occupancy, painting and window cleaning, while other sewed new curtains for the dorm. A few men of their group gave additional thrust to a new "state-of-the-art" sewage treatment system. Bonus: good fellowship among the group and pleasant contacts with the children.
Ralph Patora '83, Boca Raton, Florida-- is married with 18 month old twin boys and another boy coming in December!
November 7
Alexis (Gallardo) Foreman '00, Cambridge, Massachussetts-- received her Masters in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA in October of 2005. She works for the Manhattan Cross Cultural Group as a Business Development Associate. They provide continuing medical education that is focused on cross-cultural training. Her husband Sam, works at the Kennedy School of Government in the Belfer Center which deals with nuclear proliferation, international relations, and environmental policy. He is the Website Manager.
Scott Spielman '00, Mulvane, Kansas-- was promoted to "Finance Manager" in Accounts Payable at Lear Jet/Bombardier in Wichita, KS.
November 1
Dustin Wilson '01 and Amy (Yonally) Wilson '99, Paxico, Kansas-- recently moved to Paxico, KS. Both teaching for USD 329. Dustin is the Head Boys Basketball coach at Wabaunsee High School, and an assistant track coach. Amy is an assistant for the High School Volleyball team.
Bethany College will present the Trumpet Kings, a renowned jazz trumpet trio, in concert on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Presser Hall. The free concert will feature internationally known jazz artist and educator Bob Montgomery '59; former Director of Jazz Studies at Hutchinson Community College Bryce Luty '58; current Director of Jazz Studies at Hutchinson Community College Daryl Batchelor; and a rhythm section. Both Montgomery and Luty are Bethany alumni. Also on Nov. 8, members of the Trumpet Kings will lead afternoon clinics for high school students on the Bethany College campus.
Kathy (Swenson) Leonard '77, Manhattan, Kansas-- took on the job of Kansas Chair for AGEHR (American Guild of English Handbell Ringers) July 1st, 2007. As of August 1st, she is the director of the children and youth bell choirs at 1st United Methodist Church, Manhattan, KS. In October she celebrated the start of her 26th year of employment with Computing & Telecommunications Services at K-State, where she is currently the IT Licensing Specialist for the department. (That means she gets the software contracted for the department, along with several campus-wide agreements.)
Sarah (McClaren) Moore '06, Monument, Colorado-- was hired by Lewis-Plamer School District in Monument Colorado as a Middle School Band Teachers Assitant/ Paraprofessional.
Lisa (Carlton) Anderson '91, Oologah, Oklahoma-- accepted a new job at Hewlett Packard as an ITSM Solution Architect.
Charles Duane Sodergren "Sody" '65, Topeka, Kansas--retired in 1995 after 38 years in the education profession, the last 21 as principal of Logan Jr. High in the Seaman USD 345 district in North Topeka.
Audrey (Bazil) Ratzlaff '01, Donnellson, Iowa-- ~The congregations of Zion Mennonite and Donnellson Presbyterian Churches in Donnellson, Iowa voted to call her as their pastor. The two congregations--with about 130 members total--are a "yoked fellowship" that functions as one church and shares one fulltime minister. They have had only interim ministers (two retired pastors; one a Methodist and one a Presbyterian) over the past 20 years...so they are excited about having someone younger and longer-term. Donnellson is a community just under 1000 people in southeast Iowa. They hope to move just after Thanksgiving so that she can begin work with the Advent season in December.
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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Gabrielle Walker (daughter of Nick and Theresa (Reinke) Walker '00) Odessa, Texas--trying to stand up next to rocking horse. Photo Courtesy: Theresa Walker.
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Megan Cromwell (daughter of Joel '01 & Sandra (Tinkler)Cromwell '02), Salina, Kansas-- sporting daddy's BC stocking cap. Photo Courtesy: Sandra Cromwell.
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Dawn (Black) '99 and Scott '00 Spielman, Mulvane, Kansas-- daughters Madison (4) and Savannah (1 1/2) all dressed up for Halloween! Courtesy Photo: Dawn & Scott Spielman.
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Brian '01, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-- and Elizabeth Harvey with son Mitchell all dressed up for Halloween! Courtesy Photo: Elizabeth Harvey.
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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.
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Marci Maschino '97, Valley Center, Kansas--, husband Brian, and big sister Sarah are happy to announce the birth of Nicholas Francis Maschino. He was born November 13, 2007 in Wichita, KS. Photo Courtesy: Marci Maschino.
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Deanna Douglas Assistant Professor of Psychology is a grandma! Calvin Aaron Douglas was born at 11:53pm Friday, Nov. 23, weighed 6 lbs 13 oz, and was 18" long. Proud parents are Zach and Juanita Douglas. Zach is my son. All are healthy, happy, and rather sleep-deprived.
Angie (Philippi) Theaker 93, Rio Rancho, New Mexico-- and husband Dominic are happy to announce the birth of a son, Landon Thomas, born October 28, 2007. He weighed 9 lb, 4 oz and was 21 3/4 inches long. They are at home in Rio Rancho , New Mexico.
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Cole Ehmke '97, Laramie, Wyoming--and wife Mariah Ehmke are happy to announce the birth of Charlotte Dolsen Ehmke on October 22, 2007. She is the granddaughter of Vance and Louise (Carlson) Ehmke both '71 and the great granddaughter of Alice Carlson '39 and the late Reverand Perry Carlson '38. Courtesy Photo: Cole Ehmke. |
Lisa (Carlton) Anderson '91, Oologah, Oklahoma-- and her husband Bill had a beautiful baby girl on September 18, 2007. Her name is Judith Elizabeth. She weighed 6lb 2oz and was 19" long.
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~In Memory~
Dale Carlson died November 26, 2007... MORE
Norman C. Kliewer ’53, Grainfield, Kansas-- died July 18, 2004.
Linda Henneke '71, Enid, Oklahoma-- died October 25, 2007 in Enid, OK.... MORE
Juanita (Steen) Poff ’48, Farmington, New Mexico-- died October 15, 2006.
Albert De Sanctis '70, Junction City, Kansas--died October 26, 2007
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~Engagements~
~Marriages~
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Rachel (Cataldo) '03 and Scott Mudloff ('02), Loveland, Colorado--were married on July 28, 2007. They now make their home in Loveland, Colorado. Courtesy Photo: Rachel Mudloff.
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Francisco Maez '02, Centennial, Colorado-- married Amanda Marie McManus on October 6, 2007.
Alexis (Gallardo) Foreman '00, Cambridge, Massachusetts-- married Sam on Oct. 10, 2005. They were married in Harvard, Massachusetts at an old Shaker museum.
Wanda Vaupel ’81, Benton, Kansas-- and Fred Eilts were married on November 3, 2007 in Benton, Kansas.
Tanya Dorf Brunner '92, Topeka, Kansas-- married Scott Brunner on May 25, 2007, in Topeka, Kansas.
Lisa (Carlton) Anderson '91, Oologah, Oklahoma-- married Bill Anderson in September of 2006.
Faculty/Staff News
Brenda Meagher was announced as the winner of the Greg and Beth Pierce Award at the President's Reception in Lindquist Hall. The award, formerly known as the Service to Students Award, honors a Bethany employee who has made exceptional contributions to the lives of students over the years. Meagher is director of financial aid, and also is serving with Colene Lind as interim director of admissions. She has served as director of financial aid at Bethany for 11 years, following five years as assistant director of financial aid.
Professor of art Caroline Kahler and Administrative Assistant for the art department Janie Tubbs recently sent work to the ninth annual "Wrap It Up" art exhibit and sale at the Manhattan Arts Center, Manhattan, Kan. Kahler and Tubbs were both invited to submit work. They will also submit work to the upcoming holiday gift show at the Sandzén Gallery.
Student News
Jultide at Bethany, this Sunday at 4 p.m. in Presser Hall, will feature numerous student soloists and a theme of peace on Earth. The centerpiece of the annual musical celebration will be a performance of "Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi, featuring the orchestra, choirs and five student soloists: Molly Mumm, Mary Seehafer, Ann Labes, Leslie Klaassen and Ashley Coffman. Local student Benton VanDerWege will sing soloist with the Bethany College Choir. VanDerWege, a fifth grader, is an active musician at Lindsborg Middle School and Bethany Lutheran Church. He is the son of Larry '94 and Rebecca (Norlin) '95 VanDerWege - both Bethany graduates - and the grandson of David and Jayne Norlin. David Norlin is associate professor of social work at Bethany, and Jayne Norlin is associate vice president for development.
Two Bethany College students have been honored by the Kansas State Department of Education as promising future teachers. Sara Bland, a senior from Luray, Kan., and Emily Petrosky, a senior from Brackettville, Texas, were selected to attend a special banquet in Wichita. The Kansas Teacher of the Year will be announced at the Nov. 17 event. Bland and Petrosky are being recognized for their exemplary student teaching. Bland, who is majoring in vocal music teaching preK-12, was nominated by Doug Talbott. Petrosky, who is majoring in elementary education K-6, was nominated by Gail Konzem.
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Friday November 30 & Saturday December 1--Alternative Gift Market- MORE
- February 9, 2008 Kansas City Alumni & Friends Annual Event~More information to come!
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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.
At its Oct. 27 meeting on campus, the Bethany College Board of Directors approved the creation of a forensics science major.
Bethany sees positive trends in enrollment diversity and retention...MORE
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
Two Bethany Swede women's soccer players recently were honored by the NAIA as Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes. Juniors Erica Stein and Megan Zeigel were named to the prestigious list for their work off the soccer field.
All conference games for both men's and women's basketball teams will be broadcast and webcast this year. One non-conference game also will be broadcast/webcast for each team. Salina's KQNS will be providing live broadcasts on 95.5 FM. These broadcasts also will be webcast via Stretch Internet.
Finishing only two spots from qualifying for the NAIA National Cross Country Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin, junior Nhial Malia of Highlands, Texas, finished 14th and earned NAIA Region IV Honorable Mention at the Region IV Championships hosted by the College of Saint Mary at Lakeview Golf Course in Omaha, Neb., on November 3. In the men's 8K race, Malia finished with a personal best time of 27:32.62 and was only 18 seconds from qualifying for nationals. Following him was junior Phil Elbein of Overland Park, KS, who was 6 seconds away from running a season best time as he finished in 28:41.02.
Amy Cruce & Ted Kessinger...two individuals with long-standing ties to Bethany College and its athletic programs will now work with the school in new roles. ...MORE
Odds and Ends ~ Classifieds
Did you know you could send your favorite student cake, brownies, cookies, or goodies? To find out more click here!
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
Would you like to help out with Lutheran Disaster Response, to find out more click here!
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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!!!
ARCHIVES ~ Click here for Bethany Connection Archives
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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Did you know that you can help your college by doing internet searches through Good Search? www.goodsearch.com is a charitable search engine. What’s in it for you? You are able to search the web at a location that allows you to filter adult information. What’s in it for Bethany. We receive the benefit of one penny per search.
We estimate that each search will raise $0.01 for Bethany. The more people use GoodSearch, the more money will be directed towards your college. The sky is the limit!
Here's an example of how much your organization can earn: 100 people doing 2 searches a day could yield $730 in estimated revenue for the college. For free! At the rate that we have currently seen we would raise $560. To date we have $176.83 accumulated from searches. Won’t you join us today? I set Good Search as my homepage. I even link to the Bethany website through Good Search. Please help BC in this simple free way!
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Alumni – do you have a minute? And will you use that minute to do something that will benefit Bethany College?
All you have to do is follow the example of David Nelson, ’67, who added the Bethany College website as a link to his own website (www.humanagenda.com). With each new link to a website, Bethany College becomes more visible to more people searching the web every day.
Let us know when you have done this, we would love to show off your website to other alumni & friends!
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