OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center
800.826.2281 x 8113
785.227.3380 x 8113
admissions@bethanylb.edu
The Path to Your Purpose
Bethany College’s Religion Department and Campus Ministry Sponsor Visit of Bishop Younan
Sep 18, 2019
LINDSBORG, KAN., September 18, 2019-Bishop Emeritus Munib Younan, Lutheran Bishop Emeritus of Jordan and the Holy Land, is coming the Bethany College, Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11, 2019, to share insights regarding Christian/Muslim relationships. Bishop Younan has most recently served as President of the Lutheran World Federation. His experience is expected to provide students, faculty, community members and area clergy with an unparalleled opportunity to engage in religious and political reflection on communities of faith in the Middle East.
Students, faculty, clergy, and members of the community are invited to a buffet dinner on Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Lindquist Hall on Bethany College campus where Younan will speak. The cost of the dinner is $12.00 to be paid at the event. Advance registration is required by sending your name and congregational or institutional affiliation email to monsonr@bethanylb.edu by October 9. A panel discussion in Lindquist Hall on the topic of interfaith approaches to immigrations and borders will follow at 7 pm.
On October 11, lunch will be served through the cafeteria service at 11:30 a.m. in the Levin Room. Please email monsonr@bethanylb.edu by October 9 to reserve your spot, as space is limited in the Levin Room. Also on October 11, Bishop Younan will give a public address in Pearson Chapel, Mabee Welcome Center, from 1 to 1:50 pm, and make himself available to meet with those interested, in the Mabee Welcome Center from 2 to 4 pm.
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. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like Swedes to Sweden, a free service-learning trip for the sophomore class to Sweden, and the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.
Students, faculty, clergy, and members of the community are invited to a buffet dinner on Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Lindquist Hall on Bethany College campus where Younan will speak. The cost of the dinner is $12.00 to be paid at the event. Advance registration is required by sending your name and congregational or institutional affiliation email to monsonr@bethanylb.edu by October 9. A panel discussion in Lindquist Hall on the topic of interfaith approaches to immigrations and borders will follow at 7 pm.
On October 11, lunch will be served through the cafeteria service at 11:30 a.m. in the Levin Room. Please email monsonr@bethanylb.edu by October 9 to reserve your spot, as space is limited in the Levin Room. Also on October 11, Bishop Younan will give a public address in Pearson Chapel, Mabee Welcome Center, from 1 to 1:50 pm, and make himself available to meet with those interested, in the Mabee Welcome Center from 2 to 4 pm.
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. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like Swedes to Sweden, a free service-learning trip for the sophomore class to Sweden, and the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.
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.