Bethany College Book Publishing Course Hosts Launch Party for Release of Where the Wind Blows

Apr 28, 2022

LINDSBORG, KAN., 04-27-2022 - The editorial team of the Bethany College 1881 Press invite you to the launch party of their inaugural publication, Where the Wind Blows! Join the celebration and listen to contributors read their work on Friday, May 13th, at the Red Barn Studio Museum (212 S. Main Street Lindsborg, Kansas) at 7 p.m. No admission is required, and limited quantities of the book will be available for purchase on May 13.


Brought to life by the 1881 Press, and the Bethany College book publishing class   taught by Dr. Kristin Van Tassel, Professor of English, Where the Wind Blows is a collection of poetry, short stories, and artwork from the Bethany College community. Within the span of one semester, the students on the editorial team  curated and compiled a collection of literary works submitted by students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Where the Wind Blows, captures the creativity of many people who have walked or currently walk Bethany’s campus and shows the vibrant community that is Bethany.

 

A conglomerate of various English majors and minors combined their expertise in writing and literature to bring forth the best of Bethany College. The class, composed of Callie Arnold, Leah Ayers, Amie Bauer, Vice President of Administration & General Counsel, Brandie Cruz, Emily Nelson, Devyn Morris, Cate Papula, and Rebecca Peregrino, worked throughout the semester to follow each step of the publishing process.


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 educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.

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