FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 2, 2008

CONTACT Aubrey Streit, (785) 227-3311, ext. 8274

BETHANY COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S TOUR BEGINS WITH LOCAL STOPS

LINDSBORG, Kan.—Bethany College President Edward F. Leonard III will meet with Bethany constituents across the country during his President’s Tour in 2008.
            President Leonard and Bethany College will host a series of Future Forums in 20 locations, including Salina and McPherson.
            The Future Forum in Salina will be Jan. 14, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the college center of K-State at Salina, 2310 Centennial Road. The McPherson event will be Jan. 15, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in Trinity Hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N. Elm.
            Future Forums are an opportunity to meet President Leonard and become part of his vision of One Body, One Bethany. Individuals who attend can expect to hear, share and dream about Bethany’s bright future.
            Bethany College alumni and friends are invited to attend, as well as interested prospective students and parents of students. For more information, contact Jane Asche at (785) 227-3311 ext. 8271. A schedule also is available online at www.bethanylb.edu > Alumni & Friends > President's Tour 2008.
            Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to nurture and challenge individuals in their search for truth and meaning as they lead lives of faith, learning and service. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu.

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