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We are Bethel University

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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You just cracked open the first edition of our Bethel University magazine. There are other firsts taking place around here, too: BU T-shirts, BU coffee mugs, BU cell phone cases and blankets. The sub-text of our name, however, reaches beyond the letters BU. It signals our identity to “Be You,” the best version of you, which includes God’s plan for you. Ephesians 4:1 says, “Live a life worthy of our calling.” This is not abstract. The Apostle Paul says it is a calling “you have received.” Your calling can be known. So, around here, we spend less time asking students, “What is YOUR dream?” and more often ask, “What might be GOD’S dream for you?” That dream might take students across town or across the globe. This year, students come from 36 countries, representing every continent on Earth, except Antarctica! After immersing in our BU ecosystem, where will they go? Between freshman and senior year, students toil in a courtyard of sorts, dealing with academic demands, internships, and the righteous struggle to find deep self-knowledge of their call. Eventually, that courtyard opens to a gate through which they go out toward their calling. So, in this inaugural BU year, we will construct two gates in front of the Van & Jean Gates Welcome Center. Before a person enters that building, they’ll go through Krake Courtyard, named for Bethel’s first graduate, Marcus Krake, and his descendants who comprise Bethel’s first four-generation alumni family. In Krake Court, the Welcome Gate will face the street where visitors park, fulfilling an obvious purpose. A second one, Commencement Gate, will be positioned toward Goodman Gymnasium. Why? That is the walking path every graduate takes into Goodman, then into Wiekmap Athletic Center, and on to a dais where a diploma awaits their hand.

The Bethel Magazine is published two times each year for alumni and friends of the university. Please send correspondence and address changes to the editor. BETHEL MAGAZINE 1001 Bethel Circle Mishawaka, IN 46545 Email: Lissa.Diaz@BethelUniversity.edu Phone: 574.807.7384 Website: BethelUniversity..edu / Magazine Founded in 1947 by the Missionary Church, Bethel University is an accredited Christian university offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in more than 50 areas of study. At Bethel you will find a community of nearly 1,500 learners. Our mission is to challenge the mind, enlarge the vision, equip students for lifeong service. To learn more, visit BethelUniversity.edu .

PRESIDENT Gregg A. Chenoweth, Ph.D.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC SERVICES Barbara Bellefeuille, Ed.D.

VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Terry Elam, Ph.D.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE AND CFO Jerry White, CPA VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Matt Lentsch, MPA, CFRE

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Shawn Holtgren ’95, Ph.D.

EDITOR Lissa (Grashorn) Diaz ’07

ASSISTANT COPY EDITORS Erin Kinzel Susan Miller CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rick Becker ’04 Andrew Bowen ’09 Brianna Densmore ’23 Lissa (Grashorn) Diaz ’07 Michael Ehret ’04 Erin Kinzel Susan Miller Emily Oliver ’20

The BU “project” we welcome a student into is bigger than just a diploma. It is God’s dream for their lives, discovered at BU.

Gregg A. Chenoweth, Ph.D. President

ART DIRECTOR Chantel Shetler

CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS Lissa (Grashorn) Diaz ’07 Katherine Ross PHOTOGRAPHERS Grant Beachy Peter Ringenberg ’03 Emily (Rodgers) Sherwood ’99

COVER PHOTO Peter Ringenberg ’03

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WE ARE BETHEL UNIVERSITY Bethel University is focused on Strong Academics, Spiritual Formation, Mentoring and Relationships. Read about alumni who experienced this on campus.

GIVING BACK

PILOTING NEW WATERS Bethel launches first swim team in partnership with Elkhart Health & Aquatics.

New Field Scholar Program offers an innovative way to afford college.

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COVER: Alumnus Dray Taylor ’17 wrote and performed a rap to celebrate Bethel’s change from college to university. Read the story behind the song—and the meaning behind Bethel’s new tagline: Be True. Be Blue. Be You. Page 14

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WE ARE BETHEL UNIVERSITY BY LISSA (GRASHORN) DIAZ ’07 WITH EMILY OLIVER ’20 When Bethel College became Bethel University on May 6, 2019, we began talking more about four key attributes that define us. These include strong academics, spiritual formation, mentoring and relationships. These attributes were identified as true of Bethel through research done by Brand Innovation Group (BIG), through focus groups and surveys of thousands of campus constituents. They are reinforced below, through profiles of recent alumni. But we imagine that they’ll resonate with all seven decades of alumni and friends, because these attributes have been woven into the fabric of Bethel since its founding in 1947. As Bethel University, we remain focused on our mission—to impact the world through Christ-centered graduates —and steadfastly hold to our motto: With Christ at the Helm.

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an English major with an economics minor, completed her Bethel degree in Washington, D.C., through the American Studies Program. Since graduating, she has participated in American Enterprise Institute’s Summer Fellowship program, worked as a legislative assistant to an Oklahoma Congressman, filled several positions at AthenaHealth in Massachusetts and is currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate at Vanderbilt Law School. “At Bethel, I was exposed to psychology, history, literature, philosophy, theology, economics, languages, and fine arts. I was taught to interweave these disciplines, think critically and communicate effectively about them, consider new perspectives, and develop informed thoughts and opinions. In short, I learned well how to learn well.” AMY (BAKER) BADDLEY ‘14,

LAURA GLASS ‘15,

a mathematics and Spanish major with an accounting minor, currently serves as Lead Compliance Analyst at Stryker Corporation (Portage, Mich.). She earned her M.S. in Business Analytics from Michigan State University (MSU) and is currently working on an M.S. in Marketing Research, also at MSU.While at Bethel, Glass was mentored by Alice Ramos, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics, who sparked her interest in Data Science and Data Analytics. This interest led her to graduate school and her current position. “The professors in the Bethel math department challenged me every day to become a better student. Overall, I learned how to be a problem solver. I now know how to approach difficult problems with a freedom and willingness to look at it from multiple angles before reaching a solution.”

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SARA MOULD ‘14,

an intercultural studies major, began a 2-year internship with the Christian and Missionary Alliance after graduating from Bethel. While traveling and serving in Africa, Mould applied to the Peace Corps, where she worked with an environmental foundation in Armenia until she returned to the United States last June. The variety of skills Mould developed through her classes at Bethel prepared her well for her career. Mould particularly values the way her classes challenged her to dig into Scripture and become a critical thinker, which has helped her assess situations in cross- cultural environments in her career from religious, cultural and historical contexts. “The education I received from Bethel helped widen my worldview and helped me see things from different perspectives.”

a youth ministry and adolescent studies major, currently serves as Family Pastor at Grabill Missionary Church, Grabill, Ind., where he partners with parents, recruits small group leaders, and leads staff members in nursery through college ministries. As a Bethel student, Brown served as an RA in Oakwood-Slater Hall, was part of the Urban Ministry Experience in South Bend, served as the student Spiritual Life Director and worked in the mailroom. He says that his time spent at Bethel helped him to look more like Jesus in his relationships with other people and in his academics. “I felt like my church growing up helped me in my faith, but Bethel took it to the next level by challenging me on the why and how to make it my own.”

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an exercise science major, currently serves as an Emergency Department Physician Assistant (PA) at Elite Emergency Physicians (headquartered in Elkhart, Ind.). He previously worked as a scribe and phlebotomist at Elkhart General Hospital before enrolling inWest Liberty University’s M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies program. Houston was stretched both spiritually and academically during his time at Bethel through his relationships with professors and mentors. “Larry [McClements, assistant professor of physical education] … connected me with an alumnus who is a PA and sparked my desire to practice medicine. I am ever grateful, because I love the career path I am on and I know I would have been fully ignorant about the role of a PA if it was not for Larry’s impact.” ANTHONY HOUSTON II ‘16,

a nursing major, is a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, Ind., where she was offered a job during her senior year at Bethel and has worked in various departments for the last six years.While at Bethel, Dvojacki found a mentor in Financial Aid Counselor BevWagnerowski ’85. Wagnerowski became like a second mom to Dvojacki, who often could not go home due to commitments with the Track and Field team and her nursing schedule.Wagnerowski counseled Dvojacki in both her academic and personal life and often generously welcomed her into her home for dinner and movies. “Bev was a huge support system while I was at Bethel and I am forever thankful.” DOMINIQUE DVOJACKI ‘13,

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ALEX PRICE ‘18,

BRANT NINE ‘14,

an elementary education major, completed his M.A. in Education (Literacy Focus) at Bethel in the spring of 2019 and is now a fourth grade teacher at Woodview Elementary in Nappanee, Ind. He previously worked at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Elkhart as a Skills Trainer. At Bethel, Nine found a model of his profession in Kim Meyer, adjunct faculty, and a source of genuine support in his academic advisor Jeff Stueve. Nine also forged relationships with people who encouraged him spiritually, such as his Urban Ministry Experience team partners, Kory ’09 and Alison Lantz ’09. Nine’s friendships with Bethel peers were also influential, as it was through those that he met his wife, Francie. “Some of my best friends attended Bethel and roomed with me throughout my undergrad. Because of the campus environment, you really get to know a lot of people!”

a theatre arts major, currently serves as Artistic Director at The 574 Theatre Company, a regional theatre company that he founded with fellow Bethel graduate Joshua Maurer ‘18. Through the relationships he formed at Bethel, Price was able to build an artistic team at 574 Theatre, which in just two seasons has produced shows such as “The Music Man,” “Hello, Dolly!,” and “Into the Woods,” a deaf theatre project featuring both hearing and deaf actors. Price has continued his relationships with the theatre and spiritual mentors he had while attending Bethel, and credits Bethel with teaching him the importance of community through Christ. “I was blessed to have several mentors while at Bethel … Through the crazy moments, I never felt alone and felt the power of prayer and fellowship.”

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their convenience via the university’s website; the tour also allows visitors to inquire or apply to Bethel. Experience the tour for yourself at BethelUniversity.edu/Visit. “[This tour] removes the barrier of needing to be in close physical proximity to experience our campus. Our hope is that, after visiting virtually, students will choose to learn more, apply or schedule an in-person visit.” - Terry Elam, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management. Bethel Hosts Academic and Athletic Summer Camps Bethel University offered its annual academic and sports camps for kids this summer. The academic camps provided campers, from ages 9-14, with the chance to explore their interests with college professors, instructors and leaders who channel their knowledge into a fun, hands-on college learning experience. Camps in science, theatre and art ran July 8-12 and July 15-19. Sports camps, for ages 8-18, were directed by Bethel coaches. These included Basketball, Bowling, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track & Field and Volleyball, with several day camp and overnight options in June and July. Engbrecht Spiritual Life Fund Established Bethel University has established the $25,000 endowed Engbrecht Spiritual Life Fund to permanently support costs associated with fall revival speakers or student spiritual life retreats for Bethel University, and to support other ministries as funds grow. The endowment honors members of the Engbrecht family including Marvin and Anne Engbrecht, their sons and spouses, Dave and Christy Engbrecht, and Dennis and Karla Engbrecht, and their daughters JoLynn (Engbrecht) Reimer and Peggy (Engbrecht) House ’68, all of whom have significant ties to Bethel University.

Bethel College Celebrates 72nd Commencement (1) On May 4, more than 415 students participated in Bethel College’s two commencement ceremonies. This was the final class to graduate from Bethel College before we became Bethel University on May 6. Graduation activities included a party at the ponds, nurse pinning ceremony and a 50 year class reunion for the class of 1969, who led this year’s graduates on the traditional walk through Bethel’s campus at the start of the commencement ceremony. Alumnus Ian Lightcap ’03, Research and Facilities Program Director at the Center for Sustainable Energy at the University of Notre Dame (ND Energy), was keynote speaker for the event and spoke for both ceremonies. Bethel Hosts Give Back Gala (2) Bethel University hosted its second annual Give Back Gala on May 11 in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. Keynote speaker Steve Arterburn, best-selling author of “Every Man’s Battle” and “The Book of Life Recovery,” shared a message focused on the theme of mental and spiritual wellness. Seven-time Grammy-nominated musical guest Natalie Grant presented an acoustic concert at the event. A total of $227,990 was raised. Sponsors included Burns Rent-All, Everence, Brotherhood Mutual, and United Federal Credit Union. Bethel Launches Interactive, Online Tour of Campus Bethel University has partnered with YouVisit, LLC to build a complete walking tour of the school’s scenic campus, giving prospective students from around the world unlimited access to university grounds. YouVisit equips colleges and universities across the country with virtual tours on three key platforms: Facebook, Mobile (Android, iPhone and iPad), and college and university websites. High school students, as well as their families and counselors, can now explore Bethel’s campus at

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Colleges of Distinction - Bethel was named a 2019 College of Distinction. This honor is given to colleges and universities that excel in the Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. Money Magazine - Bethel was recognized by Money Magazine as a “Best College for Your Money 2019.” Money weighed more than 19,000 data points, including tuition, family borrowing, and career earnings, to find the schools that successfully combine quality and affordability. Washington Monthly - For the fourth year in a row, Washington Monthly has ranked Bethel University on its annual list of the “Best Bang for the Buck Colleges - Midwest.” Bethel is also one of two Indiana schools to appear in the top 200 on the guide’s “Top Master’s Universities” list, which ranked Bethel No. 73 in the nation, higher than any other Indiana college or university. The Washington Monthly guide rates colleges and universities on their contributions to social mobility, research and public service. The Washington Monthly College Guide is published annually in the fall. To learn more about the 2019 guide, visit WashingtonMonthly.com. U.S. News - Bethel earned the 30th spot among the Midwest’s Best Regional Universities in the 2020 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking. This is the 16th consecutive year that Bethel has been recognized as a Top Tier university on this annual list. Bethel was also ranked No. 3 on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility – Regional Universities Midwest.” This is a new ranking created by U.S. News to evaluate which schools are best serving underrepresented students. - Brianna Densmore ‘23

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The endowment was announced on June 30 at Nappanee Missionary Church’s outdoor service. Bethel University President Gregg A. Chenoweth, Ph.D., and Chairman of Bethel University Board of Trustees Randy Lehman announced the endowment. (3) Bethel Hosts Fall Seminar for Pastors (4) Bethel hosted a fall seminar for pastors on Sept.19, featuring Todd Wilson, Ph.D., President and Co-founder of the Center for Pastoral Theologians, as speaker. In several lectures, Wilson addressed the topic, ”Suffering, the Cross, and the Pastoral Calling.” The event was also live-streamed on Bethel’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/ BethelUniversityIndiana . Bethel University has been named one of the best schools in the U.S. for student-athletes, according to the Next College Student- Athlete (NCSA), the country’s largest and most successful college athletic recruiting network. The 2019 NCSA Power Rankings, an annual list of the Top Colleges and Universities in the U.S. for student-athletes, ranked Bethel No. 14 in the NAIA. NCSA Power Rankings evaluate colleges and universities on a range of criteria that student-athletes find most important when considering potential schools, including athletics, academics, and affordability. National Recognition for Bethel University College Consesus - Bethel University was recently ranked No. 29 in the nation by College Consensus on its list of “Best Christian Colleges & Universities.” The ranking combines the published rankings of a wide selection of trusted media outlets with more trustworthy student review sites. Bethel University Ranked 14th-Best NAIA School for Student-Athletics by NCSA

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BRINGING A GLOBAL VISION FOR COMPUTING TO BETHEL

BY RICK BECKER, MA, MS, RN

The director of Bethel University’s new computer science major isn’t shy about her academic passions.“Math was my first love,” says Cathy Bareiss, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science,“but computing is my true love.” Computer science has changed considerably since Bareiss first started teaching it 32 years ago, although her passion for the subject hasn’t diminished in the least. “My ideal job was to help a Christian college develop a computer science program from scratch – I was ready for a challenge,” she says.“Bethel is the right fit for me, and this brand-new program allows me the ability to realize my vision.” Bareiss is starting off with 12 declared computer science majors (six of them new students), and her goal is to get that number up to 75 in five years. “Industry-wide, we’ve not been training near enough computer-proficient specialists to meet demand, and our program will help address that need,” she says. “Plus, our liberal arts curriculum will equip our graduates with the soft skills that employers are clamoring for, like technical writing.” Bethel University’s close ties to the Missionary Church, and its historic connections with preparing students to be missionaries, are an important part of Bareiss’s goals for the major. “The mission field used to consist primarily of three callings: pastors, educators, and health

care workers. Now, there’s a fourth: Information Technology, an essential tool for spreading the Gospel today,” she says. Bethel’s Christian identity also allows Bareiss to instill integrity and accountability in her students, regardless of whether they end up in missions, business, or industry. “There’s a great need for high ethical standards in this field,” she says. Bareiss’s immediate aims this first year involve weathering the adjustments and fine-tuning that naturally accompany any fresh venture. “I’m thrilled to take this on, but I’m also a bit scared,” she admits. “It’s what I’ve been telling my freshmen: What you’re going through, I’m going through.” Despite these new-program jitters, Bareiss can’t hide her irrepressible joy. “I love computers, and I love Christ,” she says, “so what I’m doing here at Bethel is …fun!” Rick Becker ‘04 (BSN) serves on Bethel’s nursing faculty. He and his family reside in South Bend, Ind.

EXPERIENCE Professor of Computer Science, Department Chair and Co-Chair Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Ill. 1987-2019 Visiting Professor of Computer Science Korea Nazarene University 2010-2011 (sabbatical year) NASA Summer Faculty Research Fellowship 1997, 1999 Evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 2006-present

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Ph.D., Computer Science Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Ill.

M.S., Computer Science Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. B.A., Computer Science and Mathematics Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Ind.

Bareiss is traveling to Vietnam at the end of October with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) to help evaluate a program there.

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from Oakland City University in Oakland City, Ind.; his dissertation was entitled, “Student Perceptions of Online Courses and the Role of Faculty Engagement.” (5)

Bethel Hires New Faculty Bethel welcomed five new faculty members this fall (pictured, left to right): Katie Weakland, Ph.D. , Associate Professor of Biology; Cathy Bareiss, Ph.D. , Professor of Computer Science; Laura Maddux, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor of Sign Language Interpreting; and Jonathan Hirschy , Instructor of Accounting. Kristen Richmond , Assistant Professor of Nursing, is not pictured. (1) Faculty Earn Doctorates Elizabeth Bailey, DNP, RN-BC, CNE , Assistant Professor of Nursing, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Indiana Wesleyan University; her dissertation was titled, “A Model of Continuing Education for Nurses Who Practice in Developing Countries.” (3) Joy Barnes, DNP, RN, CNE , Assistant Professor of Nursing, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Capella University; her dissertation was titled, “Antibiotic Stewardship in the Long-Term Care Setting.” (4) Jim Bennett ’88, Ed.D. , Assistant Professor and Program Director/ Department Chair for Education, earned his doctorate in education leadership with a focus on curriculum and instruction

Faculty and Staff Lead Summer Study and Task Force Trips Several faculty and staff members led study and task force trips for Bethel University this summer. These trips allowed students to work, study and experience cultures around the world. Alaska : Kent Eby , Associate Professor of Missions and Keith Koteskey , Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries, led a team to serve in Noatak, Alaska. The professors and Bethel students worked with the youth and children of the village, leading VBS and building relationships. There were also multiple opportunities for mutual encouragement among the team and villagers through serving, worshiping and praying together. Students had the option to earn credit for the course, “Learning Amongst the Inupiaq of Alaska,” in addition to serving. Thailand : Michelle Fish ’94, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor of Education, along with her husband, Brad, led a two-week global experience trip to Thailand. The group of 14 students worked with missionary Rob Foster in Chiang Mai, considered the ministry

headquarters of the Asian world. Students gained an understanding of what it means to be an active part of global missions both at home and abroad. (2) Guatemala : Teresa Jodway, DNP, MSN, BSN , Associate Professor of Nursing, led a team of 13 to operate a free mobile health clinic for this medical task force trip. The team consisted of three faculty – in addition to Jodway, April Hart and Miriam Mast – with one alumnus, Heidi Stoffel ’00, and nine upperclassmen nursing and pre-med

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White Named New Vice President for Administration & Finance and CFO Jerry L.White, CPA , has been named Vice President for Administration & Finance and CFO for Bethel University, beginning Aug. 19. White has more than 17 years of career experience working in business and finance for higher education, where he has excelled

students. The team set up in four different rural villages over the course of four days, serving populations that typically do not have access to medical care. They provided medical and spiritual care to 502 Guatemalans of all ages. Spain : Jennifer Ochstein, MFA , Assistant Professor of Writing and English, and Tyler Grant ’09 , Director of Global Engagement, led students on a Christian pilgrimage to the tomb of the apostle James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. The group hiked more than 100 km along the Camino de Santiago, bearing one another’s burdens, serving other pilgrims and coming to understand the Christian walk in a deeper way. Summer in Spain : Nan Hussey, Ph.D. , Associate Professor of Spanish, led the Summer in Spain experience. Nine students spent nearly seven weeks traveling and studying in Spain, earning nine credits while exploring cathedrals, visiting museums and Roman ruins, enjoying a month-long home stay and studying Spanish. Habegger, McClendon Added to Board of Trustees Brian Habegger ’79 and Joan McClendon ’10 have been added to the Bethel University Board of Trustees. Habegger is co- owner of Habegger’s Ace Hardware and Lumber Yard, his family’s business in Berne, Ind., which he’s been active in for 30 years. He recently finished a 10-year term on the Missionary Church General Oversight Council, and currently serves on the Missionary Church Central Regional Board as a lay member. McClendon currently serves as the Operation Program Director for the Nonprofit Professional Development Department at the University of Notre Dame. Recently, she launched the BRITE Women Project to lead the charge in increasing representation of diverse women on nonprofit boards.

at balancing budgets, overseeing capital projects and negotiating contracts. Prior positions include Vice President for Finance and Administration at Albion College (Albion, Mich.) Vice President for Finance and Administration at Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, Mich.), and Controller/Director of Financial Services at Huntington University (Huntington, Ind.). He holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Anderson University (Anderson, Ind.), a Master’s in Education from Purdue University, and attended the National Higher Education Treasury Academy. White comes to Bethel from Culver Academics in Culver, Ind., where he most recently served as Chief Operations Officer. He and his wife Polly have been married for 30 years and have three sons.

Lentsch Named New Vice President for Institutional Advancement Matt Lentsch, MPA, CFRE , has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Bethel University. He began July 8. Lentsch comes to Bethel with 30+ years of professional fundraising experience in our region. He graduated from Asbury University, earned a Master’s in Public

Former Professor Publishes Books on Adoption Journey Rebecca Wilson, Ed.D., (Professor of Education 1991-2015), recently published two books (Seoul Searching, and Re-Searching

Seoul) about her cultural and adoption experiences in Seoul, Korea, where she taught for eight years (1981-89). Readers will learn to appreciate the Korean culture and experience her emotional highs and lows as she fights the Korean government in four separate legal battles, all without an attorney. Her adventures include teaching first and then second grade, earning a master’s degree in a foreign country,

Administration from Indiana University South Bend, and has maintained a CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) designation since 2001. He formed the first Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter for our region and served on the Mishawaka Planning Commission for 20 years (currently as president). Lentsch most recently served for six years as Executive Director, Organizational Advancement, for the Oaklawn Foundation, where he was responsible for a comprehensive Fundraising and Community Relations effort. He helped grow their fund balance from less than $200,000 to over $3.5 million, and nearly doubled annual funds raised. He and his wife Connie ‘08 have been married for 27 years and have four daughters and six grandchildren. - Brianna Densmore ‘23

writing the No. 1 selling English textbooks for Korean middle schools and enjoying the 1988 Seoul Olympics, all while trying to adopt her daughters. Both books are available through Xulonpress. com/bookstore , Amazon.com , and BarnesandNoble.com .

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show. The trip culminated in a performance at the renowned Carnegie Hall, where the Bethel Choral Union joined a 100+ voice choir, world-class soloists, and the New England Symphonic Ensemble in a performance of Ralph VaughanWilliams’“Dona Nobis Pacem,” under the direction of Jeshua Franklin ‘04, DMA.

Clarence Gilyard Directs Fall Studio Play Actor and director Clarence Gilyard guest directed his second production at Bethel this fall. Gilyard is best known for his roles in the films “Top Gun” and “Die

Hard,” and for his portrayals of private investigator Conrad McMasters in legal drama “Matlock” and Texas Ranger James “Jimmy” Trivette in “Walker, Texas Ranger. “ Gilyard holds an M.F.A. in theatre performance and is currently associate professor of acting in film and theatre at the University of Las Vegas, Nev. Gilyard joined the Bethel Theatre Department for a production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” in 2013, and returned to direct this

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Kindergarten Lab Holds Art Exhibition (1) The Art Department collaborated with the Kindergarten Lab classroom on an exciting art exhibition. Each kindergarten student completed a special art project, which has been matted and displayed in the Great Hall of the Everest-Rohrer Fine Arts Center. Accompanying their art are photos of the artistic process and artist statements. This event provided the young students with the unique opportunity to express their artistic perspective and allowed the students and staff of the Bethel Art Department to get involved with the Kindergarten Lab. Students and their parents were invited to an opening reception on Sept 6. This exhibition runs concurrent with guest artist William Potter’s exhibition in the Weaver Gallery, on display now through Oct. 31. Bethel University Concert Choir Travels to Carnegie Hall On May 8-12, 2019, the Bethel University Concert Choir traveled to NewYork City, along with alumni and friends, to form the Bethel Choral Union. In total, 28 students and seven alumni attended. Participants had the opportunity to sightsee and attend a Broadway

year’s performance of “Three Sisters.” This classic play, written by Anton Checkov, is a revealing study of the life of three sisters, Olga, Irina, and Masha, and their brother Andrei as they pine to return to the charming and stimulating city of Moscow after moving to provincial Russia. The show ran Sept. 27-28,2019. - Emily Oliver‘20

THE DEPARTMENT OF ART 2019-2020 WEAVER GALLERY EVENTS

Season on Sale Sept. 9, 2019 Chekhov rdWilson ers Sense &Sensibility ByKateHamill Based on theNovel byJaneAustin

Guest Artist Exhibition Ramiro Rodriguez and Laurie S Rousseau Reception: Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. Exhibition Open Nov.8, 2019-Jan.30, 2020

13th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition All Bethel students eligible to enter and win! http://forms.betheluniversity.edu/3r Entry Deadline: Dec.12, 2019 Reception: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. Exhibition Open Feb.14-March 12, 2020

. Gilyard Jr. al arrangement with rvice, Inc.,New York.

“Sense and Sensibility” is presented with special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc.,New York.

Nov. 14, 15* & 16 at 7:30 p.m. Nov.16 at 1 p.m.

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Senior Thesis Exhibition Reception: Friday, April 3, 2020 at 11 a.m. Exhibition Open April 3-May 2, 2020

*This performance interpreted for the d/Deaf community.

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BY MICHAEL EHRET ’04 AND SUSAN MILLER DEVELOPING LEADERS PREPARED FOR IMPACT

A LOW-OR NO-DEBT PATH TO GRADUATION Freshman Elijah Dillenbeck is pursuing a five-year Pastoral Ministries degree at Bethel University. Because of the school’s new Field Scholar program, Dillenbeck will walk away from college with little or no debt. This idea freed him, he says. “This program is helping me to get ahead and to focus on preparation for ministry,” he says. That focus is critical for Dillenbeck’s field of study.“Before God called me into ministry, I was on my way to becoming an engineer. He showed me my true passion for His Word. There’s no question, God set a path for me through the Field Scholar program.” Bethel’s new, proactive approach aims to make a college education accessible for more students. The Field Scholar program was created as part of the university’s response to the growing problem of college debt. Rosalind Ellis, director of the program, says Bethel is committed to doing all it can to address the issue. “We are seeking students who have a clear vision of what they want to accomplish. Then we help them develop that vision,” Ellis says. The program has two tracks: no-debt and low-debt—and not all applicants are accepted. Of the 50 students who applied, only half were admitted to the program. Students are required to participate in four seminars a semester to learn about study skills, leadership development, career advancement and personal finance. They attend chapel, as well as financial stewardship coaching sessions. Freshman LeAnna Giden, a sociology major, was drawn to the faith- based aspect of the program. If she weren’t a Field Scholar, she is certain she would not be enrolled at Bethel. “I’ve had some bumps in my faith,” Giden says.“I knew I wanted to go to a Christian school and that God was telling me to go. I need to be surrounded by people who will challenge me to be the person I want to be.” To be eligible for the program, students need to have a minimum 2.8 high school GPA, submit a FAFSA and a letter of recommendation from an employer, and also participate in a campus interview.

Another aspect of the program is matching community employer partners with students,which you can read more about in Bethel’s Community Impact report, coming out in November at Magazine.BethelUniversity.edu. ABOUT THE FIELD SCHOLAR PROGRAM The goal of the Field Scholar Program, funded, in part, by outside donors, is to prepare students to step into full-time employment right after graduation, equipped with both the work-ethic and soft skills necessary to be an effective employee. • No-debt or low-debt options • Students work 15-20 hours/week during the school year and 40 hours/week during the summer • Students retain $3,000 - 5,000 per year for personal spending

• Class format is half online and half on-campus Learn more at BethelUniversity.edu/FieldScholar

PICTURED ABOVE : Elijah Dillenbeck works at Hoosier Crane in Elkhart, Ind., which is just one of the community employers who help makes this program a reality.

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FALL 2019

BY ERIN KINZEL

Writing a song about BU became more appealing as Taylor reflected on the impact of his Bethel education and the relationships he formed as a student. “I’m a better me because of Bethel University. I just want to tell people what Bethel did for me and then encourage them to go, too,” he says. Like all of his music, Taylor wanted the song to encourage others to live fully in their purpose and to turn all their “cant’s“ into ”yes I can,” a message he is especially passionate about. “Where I was told [as a kid] ‘you can’t,’ I want to tell others ‘you can.’” The lyrics also speak about doing it “all for the team,” and “all for the King,” emphasizing the importance of being in community and working together to fulfill God’s purpose. When it comes to his education, his music and his passion for encouraging others, Taylor says that he can do it for himself and for others but, “ultimately, I do it all for Christ.” Taylor hopes to eventually make music his full-time work and appreciates how the song and video project allowed him to showcase his creativity in a new way. “Being able to write a song for a video project was exciting, but for it to be for the school that I went to and graduated from was icing on the cake.”

BU: THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG The infectious smile and positive attitude of Dray Taylor ’17 are hard to miss. And so are the positive “be you” themes woven into his rap and hip-hop music, something that is unique for an artist in those genres. Taylor’s Bethel experience was also unique, coming to Bethel as a 20-year-old in the Adult & Graduate Studies (AGS) business program. He had taken some time off after attending another college right out of high school, and at age 20 he better understood the importance of a college degree. He was able to appreciate the variety of ages and experiences represented by AGS students and gained a lot of wisdom through class discussions. During his time in college, Taylor also met Zach Nelson ’17 through a connection on Instagram, and they discovered they both were students at Bethel. They formed a friendship based on their creative passions, and Nelson helped inspire Taylor in his music. “We just get together and create,” says Taylor. When Nelson, who was working at J2 Marketing (Mishawaka) at the time, heard that Bethel wanted to create a video celebrating the change to Bethel University, he immediately pitched the idea to Taylor, saying that he needed to come on board the project and write a song for Bethel. “He said, ‘Dude, you have been saying ‘be you’ for years, this is perfect, it fits you so much,’” says Taylor, who was hesitant at first, but eventually warmed up to the idea.

You can find Taylor’s album, “7” anywhere music is streamed, and follow him on social media channels by searching “IamDrayTaylor.”

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Watch the BU music video at BethelUniversity.edu/BU

“Be You” is an obvious marketing play on now being “BU” (Bethel University) instead of “BC” (Bethel College). As Christians, we believe that the expression of ourselves – the ability to “be you”–must exist alongside our commitment to God and His Word as well as our commitment to a community of believers.

And so, our new tagline incorporates all of these things.

“Be True” – start with a foundation of being true to God and His Word.

“Be Blue” – invest in the Bethel community and build relationships that will enrich, challenge and propel you.

“Be You”– become the you that God created you to be, leaning into your unique skills and abilities so you can live out your calling and transform the world around you.

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SPORT UPDATES

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL The women return six veterans from a season ago, including three Crossroads League All-Conference honorees. Bridget Downs (SR) is ready to take the reigns as the defensive specialist and recently eclipsed 1,000 career digs to start the season, while Madyson Beaver (JR) and Abby Armold (JR) will take their next steps to lead the Pilots to the fore of the Crossroads League. BOWLING The inaugural season of the bowling program began Sept. 21 and before a pin was even knocked down, the men earned recognition in the first NAIA Top 10 poll of the season, appearing in the "receiving votes" section. Five men and four women look to make this season a memorable one, culminating in the NAIA National The inaugural season of the swimming and diving program is set to begin on Oct.19. The Pilots will debut at the new Elkhart Aquatics Center, the home of Bethel swimming, on Nov. 2. Thirteen men and 13 women will look to make it a successful campaign, with the NAIA National Championship looming in March. MEN’S BASKETBALL Head coach Steve Drabyn takes over a program that finished at the NAIA National Tournament for the seventh consecutive season. Despite only returning four players from a season ago, Second Team NAIA All-American Trevion Crews (JR), headlines the group. He set a career program record last season with three triple- doubles.Eleven newcomers are set to make their first appearance as a Pilot, including Grant Gelon (JR) —a 2016 Indiana All-Star who played his freshman season for the Hoosiers of Indiana University. Championship in March. SWIMMING & DIVING

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY The men return five of their top seven runners from a season ago. Despite being considered a fairly young team with only two seniors, the team appears more unified and determined this season coming off of a productive track and field season. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY The women are ranked No. 25 in the NAIA entering action this season and return six of their top seven from last season’s third- place finish at the NCCAA National Championship. Individual NCCAA Champion and All-American Emma Jankowski (JR), broke the school record in her final race a season ago and looks to rewrite the record book again this year. MEN’S RUGBY Darrell Knowlton takes over as head coach of the program, after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant for the Pilots. The men are coming off a 10-5 season last year and an undefeated mark in the Great Lakes Conference. Leading scorers Sujai Ikemefuna (SO) and Eathan Glasscock (SR) are ready to lead the Pilots in defense of their title. MEN’S SOCCER The men finished just shy of a national championship last season, losing to Southwestern Christian in the title match. Jose Barquin (JR, seven goals, four assists) and All-Conference defender Tanner Gibson (SR) are primed to lift the Pilots again this season against a loaded schedule—five opponents are ranked or receiving votes —with a solid core of returners and a talented group of international newcomers. WOMEN’S SOCCER The women qualified for the Crossroads League tournament quarterfinals for the second straight season a year ago and are ready to make it three consecutive appearances this year. NCCAA North Central Region honorees Nicole Fosnough (JR, 3 goals, 1 assist) and Kama Hardy (SR, 2 goals, 3 assists) return to lead eight veterans, alongside 11 freshmen, in their quest.

(1) Kent Eagleson ‘22, Tyler Schwartz ‘21 (2) Emma Jankowski ‘21 (3) Kama Hardy ‘20 (4) Ethan Glasscock ‘20

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PILOTING NEW WATERS SWI MM I NG COME S TO B E THE L UN I V E R S I T Y BY RICK BECKER, MA, MS, RN

Freshman Elisabeth Wolfe swam four years for her Battle Creek, Mich. high school team, but she wasn’t thinking about swimming in college—and she wasn’t familiar with Bethel University. “The school kind of found me,” she says. Specifically, it was Deb Thompson, Bethel’s first swimming and diving coach, who reached out to Wolfe and invited her to join the new team. Thompson has been coaching high school and college swimming for 26 years, earning 11 conference titles and recognition as “coach of the year” six times. Since 2011, she taught kinesiology as a Bethel adjunct before eagerly accepting the new coaching position last year. “I’ve been actively recruiting since then,” says Thompson, who tapped 29 swimmers and divers —16 women, 13 men. “It’s

exciting to be on the ground floor— so many of them are freshmen. They’ll be helping shape this team’s culture.” The draw of a state-of-the-art athletics complex for practices and competition enhanced Thompson’s recruiting efforts. Bethel has partnered with Elkhart Health & Aquatics, part of the Beacon Health & Fitness network, which just opened its $72-milllion center in July. Elkhart Health & Aquatics’ pool is enormous. At 1.1 million gallons, and close to 18,000 square feet, it’s one of the top five largest pools in the United States. “It’s larger than Olympic-sized, and big enough that a high school team can be practicing at one end while we’re hosting a competition at the other,” notes Bethel Athletic Director Tony Natali."The short drive to Elkhart is nothing compared to the benefit.” Alan Loyd, Executive Director of Beacon Health & Fitness, sees the relationship between Elkhart Health & Aquatics and Bethel as a win-win proposition. “The collegiate presence here is wonderful,” he says. “We expect the relationship to be long-term and expand.” It’s a relationship that will certainly benefit Bethel’s swimmers, although just getting to Bethel has already benefited Wolfe. “The atmosphere here is insane— it’s so good,” she says. A Christian Ministries major, Wolfe looks forward to summer mission trips, but for now she’s balancing studies and practices in the pool. “God leads us one step at a time. I can’t wait to see what happens!” Rick Becker (‘04, BSN) serves on Bethel’s nursing faculty. He and his family reside in South Bend, Ind.

IT’S EXCITING TO BE ON THE GROUND FLOOR — SO MANY OF THEM ARE FRESHMEN. THEY’LL BE HELPING SHAPE THIS TEAM’S CULTURE.

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(1) Kelsey Brickner ‘21, (2) Anna Nisen ‘20, (3) Madyson Beaver ‘22, (4) Bailey Lang ‘21, (5) Cheer team competes for B.U.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Head coach Doug Porter brings his up-tempo system,made famous during his time at Olivet Nazarene, to the sidelines of Gates Gymnasium. In his career, Porter has won over 300 games and his teams have led the nation in scoring 11 times. Crossroads League honorees Kelsey Brickner (JR, 14.4 pts) and Jessica Erwin (JR, 10.8 pts) headline a solid core of returners and are joined by eight newcomers who are primed to surprise the Crossroads League this season. MEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD The accolades continue to roll in for the men’s track and field program, as they are the four-time defending NCCAA National Champions (indoor and outdoor) and are coming off a season- sweep of the Crossroads League championships. Danny Wilkerson takes over the program that has seen over 90 NAIA All-American performances during his tenure as an assistant coach. WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD The women are coming off a successful outdoor campaign in the spring, which saw them raise the banner for the NCCAA National Championship. A host of NAIA qualifiers return this season, including Queen Walker (SR, hammer throw), Jessica Tuttle (SO, high jump), and Emma Jankowski (JR, 800). Danny Wilkerson takes over the program that has seen over 90 NAIA All-American performances during his tenure as an assistant. COMPETITIVE CHEER Lucy Phipps ‘14 will take the helm of the cheer program, entering it's third year in the realm of competitive cheer and dance. The Pilots will look to take the next step, after finishing third in the Crossroads League and10th in the NAIA Northeast Regional Qualifier a season ago. - Andrew Bowen ‘09

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Head Men’s Soccer Coach Thiago Pinto ’05, ’07, wants to help provide mentors, through soccer, for more kids in South Bend. He illustrates the value of mentoring through the story of two star soccer athletes. The first was one of the best soccer players in South Bend, but barely graduated from high school and had few options afterward. The second was also a very good player, but had a high GPA and many options to continue his studies and soccer career after high school. The major difference between the two? The player who succeeded had a mentor. Pinto has a vision to develop an urban soccer ministry that provides the opportunity for Bethel players to form ongoing relationships with South Bend kids. He has a heart, particularly, for elementary kids, especially as South Bend School Corporation has been very supportive and welcoming for the idea of having soccer programming for K-5th grade. “I have taken teams on mission trips overseas, but I can use them to bring hope and bring the Gospel in South Bend…we can have an ongoing ministry [here],” Pinto says. The idea is to have three main events per year for both players and coaches, Pinto explains. So far this year, Bethel has held a spring soccer clinic, a summer camp and a fall soccer clinic, which just happened in August at TCU Field in South Bend. About 130 kids attended this last event. All of these games are held at no cost to the players and families. “This event comes out of a vision to see transformation in South Bend, using soccer as a venue for that,” Pinto says. He is also looking for ways his players can be involved in after- school programs, recognizing the value of mentors in young MENTORING FOCUS OF NEW SOCCER OUTREACH BY LISSA (GRASHORN) DIAZ ’07

players’ lives. He hopes to partner with local ministries such as the Kroc Center/Salvation Army and Transformation Ministries, as well as local school systems, to get this initiative off the ground. “We provide our [Bethel] team with mentors – they experience being mentored so they will know how to mentor others,” Pinto says. He explains that one of the values of Bethel Soccer is to develop servant leaders. They do this by providing students with experiences that bring them out of their comfort zone and give them the time and space to see that the game can influence lives. “You don’t just share a message. You become a message — a living testimony in peoples’ lives.”

MENTEES MENTOR I NG O T H E R S ABOVE : Two players who recently graduated from Bethel’s program — Jake Baylis ’18 (left) and Finn Luben ’19 (right) — are influencing the next generation of young people as assistant soccer coaches at Adams High School in South Bend, alongside Head Coach Cristian Mihut, ’97 Ph.D., who also serves as associate professor of philosophy at Bethel. LEFT : Sophomore Alexander Romo is pictured with a player from the Jr. Irish Soccer Club at this fall's outreach event.

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