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Calendar of Events

Includes events scheduled on the Bethany campus. Not all events open to the public. To schedule an event at Bethany.

 

Date

Event

   
Spring 2008
  
Feb. 4

Halls open for Spring Semester
 

Feb. 5

1st day of Spring classes
 

Feb. 6

Ash Wednesday Service
6:30 pm - Swenson Chapel
 

Feb. 9

Art, Music, Theatre Awards Day
 

Feb. 23

Scholarship & Honor's Day
Registration required - Contact the Admissions Office

Senior Recital
7:30 p.m.– Presser Hall
 
Feb. 28

Kansas Music Education Association
 

Feb. 29 - Mar. 1

Kansas RV Park and Travel, Inc
Levin Room
 

Mar. 4

Music Department Recital
2:00 p.m. - Presser Hall
 

Mar. 5

Blood Drive
The Pit: 10 am - 3 pm
Contact:
Schierlingj@bethanylb.edu
 

Mar. 5-April 28

110th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition
Sandzen Gallery
Hours:  Palm and Easter Sundays 1 - 6 p.m.
Mon. - Thu. and Saturday 1 - 5 p.m.
Friday 1 - 7 p.m.
Reception March 9,  2 - 4 p.m.
 

Mar. 8

Bethany Saturday Preview Day 
Get snapshot views of the Bethany College experience from different panel discussions with faculty and current students, as well as staff members from student life, admissions and financial aid. Then join us for lunch; family members are welcome.
For Juniors and Seniors.

Christian Youth Day

8:00am-4pm, Burnett Center

Contact: Noni Strand 

 

Guest Recital K. Kaduce/L. Gregory
7:30 pm - Presser Hall

  

Mar. 9

Christian Youth Day
Lindquist
 

Mar. 11

Guest Master Class
2:00 pm - Presser Hall
Contact: music@bethanylb.edu  or 785-227-3380 ext. 8235
 
 

Mar 13-14
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
7:30pm – Burnett Center
$5 General Admission / $3 Non-Bethany / Students Free: All Bethany Students, Faculty, and Staff
 
Mar. 13 - 25

Messiah Festival Juried Student Art Exhibition
Mingenback Art Center Gallery
Hours:  Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 

Mar. 14

Applications for Senior Speaker due to AVP's office
By 5:00 pm
   

Mar. 16,

Palm Sunday

Messiah Festival Juried Student Art Exhibition Reception
Mingenback Art Center Gallery
1:00-3:00 pm
Award Ceremony - 1:30 pm
Free and Open to the Public
 
The Bethany Oratorio Society presents Handel's Messiah
3:00 pm - Presser Hall
Tickets Required
 

Mar. 17

Symphonic Band Concert
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
   

Mar. 18

Messiah Festival Soloists Recital
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
Reception to follow in Sandzen Gallery
    

Mar. 19

Demonstration on Presser Hall's organ by Melody Steed
1:00 p.m. - Presser Hall
 
Narrative Theatre workshop on creating a Historical Character
7:30 p.m. – Burnett Center
  Building from the principles of "character, commitment, credibility," the cast and director of "Las Casas:  Tears of the Indians," describe the process of developing the piece,  demonstrate scenes from the show, and lead the audience in a discussion of historical characters who might be brought to the stage.  Professor Isaacson discusses the beginning stages of a piece on G.M. Malm.
 

Mar. 20

Lecture on Handel and Bach: "Conversion and Conviction: Two Composers, Two Paths, Two Testimonies"
Given by Dr. Michael Shasberger
10:30 a.m. - Lindquist Hall
 
Student Honors Recital
3:30 pm - Presser Hall

Maundy Thursday Service
7:00 pm - Burnett Center
A meditative Taize' service with Holy Communion that commemorates Christ's Last Supper with his disciples. 
 

Mar. 21,

Good Friday

The Bethany Oratorio Society presents
J.S. Bach's St. Matthew's Passion
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
tickets required
 

Mar. 22

Messiah Festival Theatre Production
"Las Casas, Tears of the Indians"
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - Burnett Center
  Free and open to the public
   

Mar. 23,

Easter Sunday

The Bethany Oratorio Society presents Handel's Messiah
3:00 pm - Presser Hall
Tickets Required
   

Mar. 25

Departmental Recital
2:00 pm - Presser Hall
   

Mar. 27

Mauney Lecture Series:  Sharon Reed
7:30 p.m. - Lindquist Hall
 

Mar. 28

Bethany Swede Friday 
Interested in seeing what it's like to be a student at Bethany College? Come to a Swede Friday, and take a walking tour of campus, attend a class, eat lunch in the cafeteria and visit with current students and financial aid staff. Your family and friends are welcome, too.  For Juniors and Seniors.
 

Mar. 29

Halls close for Spring Break
9:00 am

Greater Federated Women's Club
Scholarship Competition
8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Presser Hall - music
 & Lindquist - art
  
 

Mar. 31-Apr. 6

Spring Break
 

Apr. 5-6

Smoky Valley After Prom
Stroble Gym
 

Apr. 6

Halls open
9:00 am

Lifting Up Bethany College and President Leonard
  Students and alumni will ask their local congregations to begin inauguration week with a special prayer of blessing for the college.
 

Apr. 7

Classes Resume

Auditions for Senior Speaker
3:30 pm - Lindquist Hall

Celebrating Bethany in Education

Johnson Lecture Series presents James Bradley
historian and author of "Flags of Our Fathers"
7:30 p.m. - Presser Hall
 

Apr. 8

Celebrating Bethany and the Arts

Reception with music by Träblås
6:30 p.m. - Wallerstedt Library

Unveiling of a Birger Sanddén painting
7 p.m. - Wallerstedt Library

Special Concert Presented by Bethany College
Departments of Music, Theatre, and Art
8 p.m. - Presser Hall
Followed by a reception at Birger Sandzén Gallery
  

Apr. 9

Celebrating Bethany and the Church

Chapel Worship, in celebration of church workers
10:30 a.m. - Burnett Center

 Church Workers Appreciation Brunch
11:30 a.m. - Lindquist Hall
By invitation only; RSVP required.

Celebrating Bethany and Athletics

Lecture by Jack Parr, former professional basketball player
7 p.m. - Presser Hall
 
 

Apr. 10-15 Kimber Peterson Senior Art Exhibition
Studio Art major w/ ceramics concentration
Hometown - Lindsborg, KS
Reception - Sunday, Apr. 13, 2-4:00 pm
  Gallery talk at 2:30
Mingenback Art Center Gallery
 
Apr. 11

Celebrating Bethany Students

Make Your Own Music Videos for Bethany students
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Pihlblad Memorial Union

Bethany Student Root Beer Float Social
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Pihlblad Memorial Union

Community Smorgasbord Dinner
5 -7 p.m. - Pihlblad Memorial Union
(Cost $10.00 at the door; $5.25 for Bethany faculty and staff;
regular meal price for Bethany students.
RSVP required.
Call (785) 227-3380 ext. 8156 to RSVP)
 

Apr. 12

Inauguration Festivities

Community Worship Service
9 a.m. - Bethany Lutheran Church

Alumni Reception
10 - 11 a.m. - Warner Hall Lobby

Scholarship Brunch
10:30 a.m. - Messiah Lutheran Church
By invitation only; RSVP required.

Dignitary Brunch
10:30-11:45 a.m. - Lindquist Hall
By invitation only; RSVP required.

Inauguration Ceremony
1 p.m. - Presser Hall
Followed by a reception on the lawn and optional campus tours

Celebration Ball with dinner and auction
5:30 p.m. - silent auction
6:30 p.m. - dinner service
7:45 p.m. - live auction and dessert
9:00-12:00 p.m.dancing to The Blades
Stroble-Gibson Gymnasium
(Cost $50.00 per person; RSVP by Mar. 23 required.
Call (785) 227-3380 ext. 8156 to RSVP)

 
Enrollment Day
 

Apr. 13

Celebrating Bethany in Lindsborg

Leonard Family "Sundae Stroll"
1:30 p.m. - Begins at Bethany Lutheran Church
 
Ice Cream Social
(with children's activities and daisy bed dedication)
2 -4 p.m. - Bethany College
 

Apr. 16

KSHSAA

Applications for Bethanian Editor and Staff
Due to Publications Board by 5:00 pm

Applications for Messenger Editor and Staff
Due to Publications Board by 5:00 pm
 

Apr. 17-22 Cody Suhre Senior Art Exhibition
Studio Art major w/ ceramics concentration
Hometown - Greeley, CO
Reception - Sunday, Apr. 20, 2-4:00 pm
  Gallery talk at 2:30
Mingenback Art Center Gallery
 
Apr. 18

Bethany Swede Friday 
Interested in seeing what it's like to be a student at Bethany College? Come to a Swede Friday, and take a walking tour of campus, attend a class, eat lunch in the cafeteria and visit with current students and financial aid staff. Your family and friends are welcome, too.  For Juniors and Seniors.
 
Sara Bland, Sr. Recital
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
 

Apr. 19 Ann Labes, Jr. Recital
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
 
Apr. 20 Mennonite Men's Choir
7:00 pm - Presser Hall
 
Apr. 22
Department Recital
2:00 pm – Presser Hall
 
Apr. 24-29 Noah Flores Senior Art Exhibition
Studio Art major w/ painting concentration
Hometown - Marquette, KS
Reception - Sunday, Apr. 27, 2-4:00 pm
  Gallery talk at 2:30
Mingenback Art Center Gallery
 
Apr. 25 Tara Weisshaar Recital
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
 
Apr. 26

Bethany Saturday Preview Day 
Get snapshot views of the Bethany College experience from different panel discussions with faculty and current students, as well as staff members from student life, admissions and financial aid. Then join us for lunch; family members are welcome.
For Juniors and Seniors.

Andras Kortesi, Guest Pianist
7:30 pm - Sandzen
 

Apr. 27 College Choir Concert
3:00 pm - Presser Hall
 
Apr. 29
7:30 pm – Presser Hall
 
Apr. 30

Central States Synod meeting
Lindquist
 

May 1-3

Festival of One Act Plays
7:30 pm - Burnett
Cost is $5 at the door; free for Bethany students, staff and faculty
 

May 1-6

Kaci Critchfield Senior Art Exhibition
Graphics Art Contract major w/ drawing concentration
Hometown - Waterville, KS
Reception - Sunday, May 4, 2-4:00 pm
  Gallery talk at 2:30|
Mingenback Art Center Gallery
 

May 4

Bethany Music Students Performance
3:00 p.m. - Sandzen Gallery

Handbell Concert
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
   

May 6

Music Department Recital
2:00 pm - Presser Hall

Bethany Jazz Ensemble in Concert
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
 

May 8-13

Alisha Croomes Senior Art Exhibition
Art Education major w/ painting concentration
Hometown - Salina, KS
Reception - Sunday, May 11, 2-4:00 pm
  Gallery talk at 2:30
Mingenback Art Center Gallery
 

May 9

Musical Theater Scenes
 7:30 pm - Burnett Center
 

May 11

Joshua Lindgren Senior Organ & Harpsichord Recital
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
 

May 13

 Retired Church Workers Meeting/Lunch
Levin Room
 
 
Symphonic Band Concert

7:30 pm - Presser Hall
 

May 16

Bethany Swede Friday 
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Interested in seeing what it's like to be a student at Bethany College? Come to a Swede Friday, and take a walking tour of campus, attend a class, eat lunch in the cafeteria and visit with current students and financial aid staff. Your family and friends are welcome, too.  For Juniors and Seniors.
    

May 17

Enrollment Day
 
Bethany College / Lindsborg Community Orchestra Concert
7:30 pm - Presser Hall
 

May 19

Finals Week
 

May 20, 21

Annual Art Sale
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lower level (the Pit) Pihlblad Memorial Union
Artwork donated by Bethany students, faculty, staff
 

May 20-22

Book Buy Back
The Pit
 

May 23

Halls close for summer (unless resident is
participating in commencement)
9:00 am
 

May 25

Baccalaureate Service
with Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp, preacher
10:00 a.m. - Presser Hall
 
Commencement
Commencement Information Booklet
with Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran, speaker
3:00 p.m. - Presser Hall
 

May 26

Halls close for summer
9:00 am
 

   
Summer 2008
  
June 1

Halls open for summer
2:00 pm
 

June 2-5

Boys Commuter Basketball
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
 

June 2-6

Tennis Camp
Tennis Camp Registration
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
 

June 6-8

MAYB - Quarterback Club
Hahn & Stroble Gyms
 

June 9-12

Girls Commuter Basketball
Hahn Gym
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu

   

KSHSAA Cheer Camp
Stroble Gym
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
  

June 13

Enrollment Day

June 13-15

MAYB - Quarterback Club
Hahn & Stroble Gyms
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
  

June 19-22

Augustana Heritage Association
Social Science, Presser, Library, Burnett
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
  

June 22-26

CSI -Bethany
Registration

Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
 

June 27

Boy Scouts of America
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
  

June 28

35th Infantry Band Concert
Presser Hall

July 5

All School Reunion Banquet
 
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
   

July 11

Enrollment Day

July 16, 17, 18

Line of Scrimmage
Offensive & Defensive Line Camp
Brochure and registration
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
  

July 17-19

KWAA
 

July 21-24

Youth Football Camp
Brochure and Registration
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
  

July 28-31

Yearbook Workshop
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
 

Aug. 1-3

Adult CSI Workshop
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
 

Aug. 25

KSHSAA Spirit Spreader Clinic
Hahn & Stroble Gyms
Contact Roxie Sjogren, (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158
Email: 
sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu
  

Aug. 8

Enrollment Day