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April 30
That's Friday May 16, 2008 at 3:45 p.m.
Molly (Lopatofsky) Brown '02 is finishing my pastoral internship at Saint Mary Magdalene Lutheran Church in Savage, MN and will be returning to Luther Seminary in the fall for one more year of study.
Lisa (Morse) Euzukonis '01 recently received my MA license, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and ATR (Art Therapist-Registered). I was promoted at my current company, Health and Education Services, to Director of Cape Ann Adult Treatment Center in Beverly, Massachusetts. It is a day treatment program for adults with major mental illness and substance abuse problems. I supervisor clinicians and student interns and lead art therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and substance abuse groups.
Karla Lohaus-Fast '00, teacher of special education at Paola Middle School, is being recognized as the 2008 Secondary Teacher of the Year. She and her husband, Randy, have one son, Christopher. She enjoys teaching at Paola, especially since it is her home town. Her goal is to never do the same thing twice so that teaching and learning are more interesting. Karla appreciates the collaboration with staff and feels this is very important especially since the philosophy of inclusion is strengthening due to No Child Left Behind. Karla states, "I collaborate with regular education teachers to ensure success for all students. As a teacher I provide information about the diversity of students’ identified needs."
April 18
For the past few months
Bob Montgomery '59 has spent several weeks in Italy, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Australia a second time, and coming up in July he will have three weeks of concerts in France. He is currently involved in two different recording projects as well. You can hear some music from his latest CD "On The Brink" on his website www.bobmontgomery.net . The CD was given a great review in the December issue of Jazz Times Magazine (a wonderful International jazz publication) and also in the International Trumpet Guild magazine.
April 17
Heather Klaassen '05, Topeka, Kansas~ recently was awarded a J. L. Weigand Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust scholarship. Weigand scholarships are the largest legal education scholarships in the country; each of the seven winners are provided with funds that cover full tuition, fees and books, as well as a stipend for room and board. Klaassen is a student at Washburn University School of Law.
Jerrine Oleen's '78, Lindsborg, Kansas~ third grade class won the Freedom Dollar Contest to raise money for Greensburg school. They raised 76,071 "dollars" and will receive a pizza/pop party from the Salina Journal...
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Bret Evans '87, Irvine, CA has decided to leave GE after 8 wonderful years. I hate to leave the company that changed my life and has given me such tremendous friendships and success, but I have accepted a new exciting IT leadership position with Johnson & Johnson near my home in sunny Irvine, California.
Every year the Wisconsin Broadcasting Association rewards both radio and television stations and personalities for outstanding bodies of work throughout the year. Jillian Maas Backman '85 was named as one of the three finalists this year in the On-Air Personality, small market radio category. What a great accomplishment for only being on the airwaves again full time since October 2007. Check out the award-winning show for yourself, "I.T.'s For You" on-air, on-line every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on 961 FM.
Patrick Merkel '05, Arlington, Virginia~ On Sunday, April 27 @ 6:00 he will be performing on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage with my jazz band, The Virginia Big Band, as part of the Washington, DC Blues Alley Big Band Jam (http://www.bigbandjam.org/). If you are able to make it, please bring friends, family, cousins or anyone you can pick up and come to the Kennedy Center to support this once in a life time performance. For those who can not make it or would like to watch live online, visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html and click Watch the Live Internet Broadcast (starts at 6 p.m.)
April 7
A significant gift to the Anderson Field and Stadium renovation project in Lindsborg has been made in honor of Jacob R. Warren, a 2006 graduate of Bethany College...MORE
Dear Alumni & Friends,
I received this email today and thought it was worth sending to the community to remind folks about the benefits of GoodSearch. We did receive our first check this last September. I too use GoodSearch as my search engine. Please consider this as a way to get free money for the institution.
It is as easy as starting your internet browser, go to tools, and internet options. Type in www.goodsearch.com as your home page and click ok. I have even started using their shopping page for certain things as we get additional percentages. It is small but many small drops of rain can add up to a river. Jennifer Greenup
Good Morning! I use the GoodSearch engine on the Internet each day. But, I’m always disappointed when I see how little this possible money maker is being used. Frankly – it’s pitiful. Surely we can get Bethany each staff member, faculty member and student to do just ONE search each day to earn enough $$ to get a monthly light bill for one dorm room paid each month!
Hal E Turner '72
Product Support Specialist, Sr
Des Moines, IA
April 6
Chrissy (Ptacek) Mullender, '99 husband, Clayton farms by Waldo, KS and she works at Hawker Beechcraft Corporation in Wichita, KS as a software engineer. They live in Luray, KS.
Becky Watson '88, Gretna, Louisiana~ with husband Rod will be opening a Anytime Fitness Center in Wichita...
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Kaleigh Salzman (daughter of Allen Salzman and Kathy Salzman, '88, also granddaughter of alumni Don and Ruth Trued), Falun, KS~A dedicated young soccer player with a passion for Bethany College recently contributed to planned renovations at Anderson Field and Stadium...
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Timothy Reilly '05,Chicago, Illinois~ will be graduating from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL, May 18th 2008. In the mean time I was a Finalist at The NACC Closing Argument Competition at Harvard Law School in Boston, MA. I also will be traveling to Israel and Palestine this March in an effort by The John Marshall Law School to study and promote International Law and Human Rights across the globe. Courtesy Photo: Timothy Reilly.
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Joe Erbland '99, Ramona, California~has started a new job as Assistant Athletic Director for Operations at the University of California at Riverside.
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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Celebrating the Big KU Championship Game win! The Northcutt family-- Kristi (Gilreath) '00, Adam, Cale (5), and Elena (2). Courtesy Photo: Kristi Northcutt.
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Haxton girls--Kira, Kennington, and Kenzley. Daughters of Mijkin (Swisher) '96 and Tom Haxton. Courtesy Photo: Mijkin Haxton, Lindsborg, Kansas.
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Above: Timothy Reilly '05~Chicago, Ill., with a Palestinian child (West Bank) (International Human Rights Mission) Below: In front of the Dome of The Rock (Jerusalem)Courtesy Photos: Timothy Reilly '05.
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Mitchell Harvey playing with baby lion and bear cubs at a traveling exhibition in Oklahoma. He is the son of Elizabeth and Brian '01 Harvey. Courtesy Photo: Elizabeth Harvey.
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Kid's Section for kids of all ages!
=NEW!! Kid's Coloring Page! Color the Tomte!
We have a new way to view pictures! Click here to check out Smugmug!
Carl Aaron Swensson Dinner 2008
Ol Stuga at Boulevard Brewery Event
Willie Wilson & Big Cat Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament
Graduation 2007
Bergie Bus Tour
Family & Alumni Sports Weekend
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.
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~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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Jason ('93), Jamie ('92) and Keaton Opat are pleased to announce the adoption of Ayden Shawn Opat, age 3 1/2, on April 29, 2008.
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Anderson Michael Strack was born to Freda and Mike '04 Strack at 3:52 am on April 30, 2008. He weighed in at 5 lb. 11oz. Freda is the Dean for Student Life at Bethany College.
Jamie '99 and Amy (Jacobs) '04 Cruce proudly announce their daughter Ava Jo Cruce was born 4-28-09 in Salina. She weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and 19in long.
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James and Amy (Spires) Roraback '01 would like to proudly annouce the early but welcome arrival of Mary Faith Roraback. Born at 11:52 p.m. Saturday March 15th, 2008. She was 4 lbs and 17in. long. Courtesy Photo: Amy Roraback.
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Kenzley Carter Haxton, daughter of Mijkin (Swisher) '96 and Tom Haxton was born February 12, 2008. Courtesy Photo: Mijkin Haxton.
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~In Memory~
Please pray for the family of Darlene Swanson, 82, who passed away last week. Darlene is the wife of the Rev. Dr. Reuben Swanson (friend of the college), who has served the Nebraska Synod in many capacities during his long call to ministry. A memorial service is scheduled for at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 12 at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, at 2650 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Messages may be sent to Pastor Swanson at: rtswanson@aol.com or to: 909 Centre Avenue, #325, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Roland M. Baird, 72, of Washington, Kan., died Tuesday, April 15. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Visitation will be Friday, noon until 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Survivors include son, Todd Baird '85 and wife Susan of Salina; daughter, Tammy Baird of Burlingame; two brothers, Neil Baird of Overland Park, and Robert Baird of Ft. Scott; and two sisters, Marcia Mauer of Hastings, Neb., and Sharon Soudek of Topeka; and one grandson, Spencer Baird.
Barbara "Barb" Hanson 74, died April 14, 2008. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church. Survivors: daughter, Louise Cummings-Simmons (Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid for a number of years in the 90's) and husband, David; son, William "Bill" and wife, Jennifer; 5 grandchildren. Minnis Mortuary.
Dr. Krister Stendahl passed away earlier this week as reported in the following two messages. Dr. Krister and his wife Dr. Brita were the Pearson Distinguished Professors of Swedish Studies here at Bethany in the early fall of 2001. They returned and were part of the Pearson Symposium in November 2006 as an event of the 125th Anniversary of Bethany College. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Brita and the family.
Pastor Michael Fibranz, Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas. Pastor Fibranz died of an apparent heart attack just as he was about to begin an extended vacation. Please remember in your prayers Michael's family, the congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church, and his friends and colleagues in ministry. We will communicate notice of the funeral arrangements as soon as they are available.
Amber Orr, custodian at Bethany from 1995-2006 passed away on Friday, April 11 after a long illness. Memorial service will be held at the Christians Funeral Home here in Lindsborg at 10:30 am Tuesday, April 15. Her obituary from the Salina Journal and is available on-line at www.saljournal.com.
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Eunice "Marilyn" (Brown) Harris passed away March 26, 2008...MORE
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Martha H. Mai, Sharon Springs, KS, died March 28, 2008.
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Chrissy (Ptacek) Mullender, '99 recently got married to Clayton Mullender on January 26, 2008.
Faculty/Staff News
Adebanjo Oriade, assistant professor of physics, was awarded a Woodward Award for travel to the American Physics Society Conference in St. Louis, Mo., April 13 through 15.
Professor Joyce Pigge currently serves as vice chair of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' (NAIA) Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives, and will chair the council after the NAIA's convention April 12 through 15 in Louisville, Ky.
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Student News
Senior Megan Pound came to Bethany planning to pursue a career in medicine, and she still is considering working as a physician assistant. But first she will spend a year volunteering with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)...MORE
A composition by transfer student Tremayne Blair has caught the attention of executives at Christian radio stations, as well as Sony Records...MORE
Tessa Howard, a senior biology major from Sharon Springs, Kan., recently was accepted into the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
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Upcoming Events
- May 13, 2008~ 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on the Front Lawn of Gregory Hall
- May 23, 2008~ Senior Dinner 6pm CW Ranch...click here to view the invite!
- May 24, 2008~ Spring Award Dinner 5pm reception & 5:30 pm dinner Philblad Memorial Union
- May 25, 2008~ Baccalaureate & Commencement
- 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
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July 18-23, 2008~Summer Volunteer Project – Paint the Advancement/Alumni Building and complete hand railing project
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August 1-3, 2008~ Adult CSI Camp
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September 12-14, 2008~ Family & Alumni Sports Weekend
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October 10-12, 2008~ Homecoming
Last Friday, during an inauguration week celebration of Bethany and students, Bethany College President Edward F. Leonard III shared the news that Bethany has formed a cooperative agreement with Harlaxton College in England, allowing Bethany students to study abroad there for a semester or the entire academic year...MORE
President Leonard is investing in the future of Bethany College...
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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.
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
Thank you for your help completing the 2008 Bethany College Alumni Directory process. By now you have received your directory in the mail and have enjoyed looking through it and seeing where your friends are and what they are doing. Harris Connect is the company that produces our alumni directory. Their customer service number is 800-877-6554 should there be questions regarding billing, someone wanting to return a directory, questions with why a listing printed the way it did, or even alumni who want to purchase a directory. Harris would appreciate the opportunity to answer any questions and/or ensure that any issues or concerns are addressed and that alumni are 100% satisfied with the directory. Their customer service department can pull up individual account information and answer any questions you may have. Again and thank you for your help in making this a successful project!
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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