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THE SWEDISH CROWN RESTAURANT PRESENTED BY BETHANY COLLEGE TO REOPEN JULY 30 2019
Jul 18, 2019
LINDSBORG, KAN., July 18, 2019- Sodexo food services and Bethany College are pleased to announce the reopening of The Swedish Crown restaurant presented by Bethany College, on July 30, 2019. The restaurant, located at 121 N. Main, will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm; Friday from 11 am-3 pm and 5 pm-9pm; Saturday from 9 am-3 pm and 5 pm-9 pm; Sunday from 9am-2pm and closed on Mondays. You can find the full menu at theswedishcrown.com. The lunch menu will be offered Tuesday through Friday. The dinner menu will be offered Tuesday through Saturday and the brunch menu will be offered on Saturday and Sundays. Call the restaurant at 785-227-8422 to make a dinner or event reservation.
The reopening follows Roy and Donice Applequist’s announcement on April 17, 2019, that they were gifting Lindsborg’s legendary downtown restaurant to Bethany College. The restaurant, originally opened in 1966, will continue to provide dishes with a Swedish flair as well as Midwest favorites. Donice Applequist shared, “for many Kansans, Lindsborg is a favorite small town,” and believes patrons will appreciate knowing that they can enjoy great food and support the college at the same time.
A grand opening is anticipated to occur toward the end of August, after students return to campus.
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 reopening follows Roy and Donice Applequist’s announcement on April 17, 2019, that they were gifting Lindsborg’s legendary downtown restaurant to Bethany College. The restaurant, originally opened in 1966, will continue to provide dishes with a Swedish flair as well as Midwest favorites. Donice Applequist shared, “for many Kansans, Lindsborg is a favorite small town,” and believes patrons will appreciate knowing that they can enjoy great food and support the college at the same time.
A grand opening is anticipated to occur toward the end of August, after students return to campus.
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.