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Bethany College and The University of Saint Mary Announce Football Postponement
Sep 08, 2020
In a joint statement today, Bethany College and The University of Saint Mary announced the postponement of the football game scheduled for Saturday, September 12, in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Bethany College and The University of Saint Mary continue to consider the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and our larger communities our primary concern.
While both institutions believe our mitigation efforts have been largely successful to date, current headlines from other colleges as well as data from the state and our local communities suggest we are at a precarious moment in regards to this pandemic.
With these indicators in mind - and in our effort to best ensure the safety of our communities - we will continue to approach the fall sports season with caution.
As such, both institutions have mutually decided to postpone our football game scheduled for Saturday, September 12, until later in the season.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience or disappointment this re-scheduling may cause. We are eager to see our teams back on the field and to cheer them on. We look forward to returning to play soon.
Keeping the spread of COVID in check will best position us to keep our college communities safe, as well as permit our students to remain in classes in-person on campus as well as participate in activities and athletics this fall.
The Bethany College Swedes football team will now kick off their season at home on Saturday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. against Kansas Wesleyan University. Both President Mauch from Bethany College and President Thompson from Kansas Wesleyan University have confirmed their intentions to play September 19. Tickets for the game may be purchased through the Bethany College athletics website by selecting the fan central tab and clicking tickets. Ticket sales for the game will close 48 hours before the game is scheduled to begin, no tickets sales will be permitted at the gate. Fans may be subject to a health screening before being allowed entry into Anderson Stadium.
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Bethany College conferred degrees upon 99 students in Presser Hall Auditorium on April 27, 2024. The ceremony honored students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education from the college during the 2023-2024 academic year. Summer, fall, and spring graduates were honored during a Baccalaureate worship service at 10:30 a.m. in Presser Hall, followed by Commencement at 2 p.m. Campus Pastor Melissa Woeppel led the Baccalaureate Service, and Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director of the Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Co llege and Universities (NECU). Gracelyn Gaskill '24, a chemistry and music major from Lindsborg, Kansas, provided special music for Commencement. Senior class speakers Inioluwa "Enoch" Ojo '24, a biology major from Katy, Texas, and Benjamin "Ben" Turner '24, a History and Political Science Major from Peyton, Colorado, gave thoughtful remarks on their time at Bethany College, taking time to thank their friends, faculty, and coaches. Dr. Brent Mai '85, Dean of University Libraries at Wichita State University, gave the commencement address, encouraging this year's graduates to go out into the world and exercise the four tenets of stoicism: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice.
Interim President Steve Eckman commended the efforts of the faculty and staff in securing the grant, stating, "We are immensely grateful to the McPherson County Community Foundation for their incredible generosity. This grant will benefit our students and enrich the educational experiences available in the Smoky Valley community."
The newly appointed Presidential Search Committee will commence their work immediately, aiming to recommend a candidate for Bethany College's 16th president to the board by the April 2025 board meeting.