AI honor roll
As ChatGPT dominates technology-related discussion, educators must decide how they wish to interact with AI in the classroom. By SarahContinue Reading
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Out with high school, in with college
Fall 2021 marks a year of expansion for Bethel’s PSEO program. By Sarah Bakeman Greg Maloney sat quietly observing theContinue Reading
The Beginning of Progress
A review of Mark Yarhouse’s sexuality talk from the perspective of a gay student Jonah Venegas | The Clarion TheContinue Reading
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Faculty Senate discusses Campus Master Plan 2.0; questions raised for departments facing relocation.
MISP: Mayo Innovation Scholars Program
For the first time in school history, Bethel University is taking part in the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program (MISP). MISP is a program that works with college students to assist Mayo Clinic Ventures, Mayo Clinic departments, and Mayo researchers in assessing new product submissions.
“Such A Pretty Young Lady”
Formerly a pageant champion as Miss Brainerd Lakes, Bailey Wachholz now represents the Alzheimer’s Association as an advocate and a published author. The senior recently wrote a children’s book called Such a Pretty Young Lady: Grandma’s Journey with Alzheimer’s, a true story inspired by a family she knows from her home town of Nisswa, Minn.
The Great Divide
The first sentence of Bethel’s value statement reads as follows: “Bethel University is a vibrant, Christ-centered educational community.” The campus’ concept of community revolves partially around the physical togetherness Bethel’s space provides — all academic buildings are connected via skyway and underground tunnel as well as all dormitories within walking distance. But when the Anderson Center, previously named Pine Tree Center, was purchased in 2013, questions regarding how the new building will assist with Bethel’s space needs began to surface.
2015 Roar Day Recap
October 14 marked Bethel’s ROAR (Raising Our Alumni Rate) Day: a one-day fundraising campaign that uses donations to give back and provide opportunities to future Royals. This provides students and alumni with the opportunity to celebrate all things Bethel.” Kristin Seely, Bethel senior and Supervisor of Royal Legacy, said.
Not Just a Black and White Issue
Will Kah’s mind goes numb as everyone looks at him and waits for him to answer the question about race. He’s 21 years old at Bethel University and he’s the only black student in class.
Curtain Calling
Kathy Nevins leads her fellow cast mates in prayer and warm-ups before rehearsal begins in the black box theater for Bethel’s fall production: God of Isaac by James Sherman. At age 66, the Bethel psychology professor of over 30 years is pursuing a B.A. in Theatre Arts, having performed in roughly 25 Bethel theater productions.