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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 24, 2008
CONTACT Aubrey Streit, (785) 227-3311, ext. 8274
BETHANY CELEBRATES THIRD GROUNDBREAKING THIS YEAR
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Bethany faculty and staff
who helped break ground for an addition
to Nelson Science Center are:
Dr. Chuck England, President Edward F. Leonard III,
Cindy Boyd, Adebanjo Oriade, Dr. Mark Kozubowski,
Dr. Mark McDonald, Dr. Loranelle Lockyear, Dr. John Murphy
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LINDSBORG, Kan.—On June 20, Bethany College math and science faculty members helped break ground for an addition to Nelson Science Center.
Professor John Murphy, who has taught mathematics for 40 years at the college, shared a welcome. "We are teachers who are excited about our areas, and we want to share our experiences with students and with you," said Professor Murphy as he spoke to the crowd.
Professor of Chemistry Chuck Englund, who also has taught for 40 years, said a prayer of blessing before ground was broken.
"It seems appropriate that we are breaking ground for the laboratory additions with the sixth biennial national gathering of the Augustana Heritage Association here in Lindsborg this weekend," said Bethany College President Edward F. Leonard III. "The Augustana Church had, as one of its values, a commitment to higher education where faith and reason both challenge and enhance each other. In these laboratories, I am sure there will be many conversations including faith and reason."
Construction on the addition is expected to begin July 7. The Nelson Science Center project will increase the number of laboratories in the building from three to six, adding 8,000 square feet of laboratory space, and will include a renovation of the east face of the building.
The community event marked the third time in two months that Bethany has celebrated a groundbreaking. In early May, the college began construction of a new apartment-style residence hall, located directly to the south of Gregory Hall. Work is progressing quickly on the project, which is expected to be finished during the fall semester.
Later in May, Lindsborg and Bethany community members also kicked off Anderson Stadium renovations and an addition to Bethany’s Stroble-Gibson Gymnasium. Currently, the old grass field and track have been removed, to make room for a forthcoming multi-purpose turf field, and a new, widened track to accommodate a soccer field.
The Anderson Stadium project is being supported by Smoky Valley USD 400, Bethany College and many community friends. Bethany’s new residence hall, along with the additions to Nelson Science Center and Stroble-Gibson Gymnasium, are funded by the college’s recent bond project.
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