Bethany College Announces Giving Day, March 6th

Feb 23, 2024

Mark your calendars because Giving Day is just around the corner on Wednesday, March 6th! Giving Day is an exciting opportunity for us to come together as a community and make a lasting impact on Bethany.


Our goal for Giving Day is ambitious, and we're confident that we can achieve great things with your support. Our target is to raise over $175,000 and gather 500 individual donors. Every dollar and every donor counts, bringing us closer to reaching our shared objective.


This year, we're thrilled to announce a special initiative with Giving Day - the Bethany Backers Project. Here's how it works:

  • For every gift over $50, the Bethany Backers Project will receive an allocation of $25.
  • The remaining portion of your donation will contribute to the annual fund.


For example, if you donate $200, $175 will directly support scholarships, and $25 will go towards the Bethany Backers Project. The Bethany Backers Project has yet to decide on the specific project for this year.


The Bethany College Alumni Council is collaborating with the Student Life Office to select a project that will be truly meaningful to our student body. Your contribution will impact the annual fund and play a significant role in supporting a project that enhances the student experience.


Stay tuned for updates as we reveal more about the Bethany Backers Project in the coming weeks. Your generosity and commitment to Bethany make a difference, and we can't wait to see the collective impact we can achieve together on Giving Day.


Thank you for being a vital part of our community and your continued support.


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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.
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