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The Dr. Emory Lindquist Tennis Center Ribbon Cutting
Oct 22, 2019
Lindsborg, Oct 21, 2019– The Dr. Emory Lindquist Tennis Center was celebrated at a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, October 19, during Bethany College Homecoming and Svensk Hyllningsfest. This follows the ground-breaking ceremony held last December. The project was delayed due to the abundance of rain this spring. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, included a short program with Dean of Athletics, Laura Moreno ’09; Vice President of Advancement, David Earle, and Interim President Mauch welcomed guests. Alum and former coach, Dr. Bryce Young, shared comments and Beth Lindquist, daughter of the late Dr. Emory Lindquist, ended with the official opening.
The tennis center features six courts with centrally located covered stadium seating. The center is possible due to donations of many Bethany alumni and friends.
The ceremony was shared Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Bethany College Athletics Facebook page.
“We are so thankful for the donations of many Bethany alumni and friends who made the Dr. Emory Lindquist Tennis Center a reality,” Bethany’s Dean of Athletics, Laura Moreno ’09 said. She continued, “This facility is a game changer for Bethany College Athletics, as we now have the premier tennis center not only in the conference, but also in the region. This facility is an integral part of the recruitment and retention of our tennis student-athletes, and will largely benefit the process of building our tennis rosters and competing at a high level.”
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.
The tennis center features six courts with centrally located covered stadium seating. The center is possible due to donations of many Bethany alumni and friends.
The ceremony was shared Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Bethany College Athletics Facebook page.
“We are so thankful for the donations of many Bethany alumni and friends who made the Dr. Emory Lindquist Tennis Center a reality,” Bethany’s Dean of Athletics, Laura Moreno ’09 said. She continued, “This facility is a game changer for Bethany College Athletics, as we now have the premier tennis center not only in the conference, but also in the region. This facility is an integral part of the recruitment and retention of our tennis student-athletes, and will largely benefit the process of building our tennis rosters and competing at a high level.”
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.