Bethel Magazine Fall 2019

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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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