Summer 2013
Cover Story
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The Ringing in Our Ears
The bell came to Bethel in 1956. But if Bethel supporters had had their way, there would have been a bell from the beginning.
Inquiry
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A place for everything
Ashley Klein, a 2013 graduate, seems to thrive on juggling myriad commitments – especially when they somehow involve dogs.
President’s Column
Excerpts
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What it means to
be useful
Rachel Kasper Fitzsimons ’88 and Arthur W. Marks ’93 were on campus for several days in early May to be part of the 125th anniversary “Masterworks” choral event.
Around the Green | Faculty & Staff
- Appointments
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Essays put Mennonite mothering into scholarly as well as personal context
Artist, teacher, scholar, mother of three young children — Rachel Epp Buller ’96 spends significant energy on synchronizing those roles.
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Wedel Series volume opens history to wider audience after 150 years
The release of the latest book in Bethel College’s C.H. Wedel Series marked several milestones.
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Two retirements leave legacy both seen and unseen
Two retirements at the end of this school year at Bethel College leave a large and visible legacy on the north end of campus in the form of Thresher Stadium.
Around the Green | Campus
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FACelift
The first phase of an extensive renovation project for the Fine Arts Center began at the close of this school year.
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Speaker tells grads how Bethel has equipped them to
move the world
Weather forced some changes to Bethel College’s 120th commencement May 19, but also put the newest capital improvement to the test, which it passed easily. -
Bethel keeps working to expand China connections
Jim ’57 and Shirley Goering ’57, North Newton, love their alma mater and they love China.
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Bethel wraps up 125th celebration with music from Creation to Broadway
Bethel’s annual
Masterworks
program was the final special event in a year celebrating the college’s 125th anniversary.
Around the Green | Students
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Service trip gives students a chance to see, feel results of their work
Spring break for Bethel College students ranged from choir tour to Florida beach.
Class Notes
Encore
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ABCAbout two years ago, members of the Bethel College Women’s Association were brainstorming ideas for special ways BCWA could mark the college’s 125th anniversary in 2012.