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Pick up some great Bethany gear, room and school supplies, and textbooks ordered through Bethany’s Partnership with Akademos, Inc.
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Pick up some great Bethany gear, room and school supplies, and textbooks ordered through Bethany’s Partnership with Akademos, Inc.
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Welcome to your home for the year! New and returning students should please use the links below to sign up for a move-in time. When you arrive, simply report to your assigned residence hall and check in with residential life staff. All Campus Move-In: Sign Up by Clicking Here Fall Athlete Move-In: Link to Aug […]
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Welcome to your home for the year! New and returning students should sign up in advance for a move-in time (see your BLC email) then simply report to your assigned residence hall and check in with residential life staff.
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Campus services including the Memorial Library, Information Technology (IT) Services, Financial Aid, and the Business Office will be open and available to lend assistance and answer questions.
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All are invited to lunch in the Dining Center. Students may use their meal plan and guests can pay at the door.
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Be welcomed by President Gene Pfeifer and receive pertinent information from Dr. Jason Lowrey, V.P. of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Ted Manthe, V.P. of Student Affairs. The session will conclude with a student panel, which will provide an opportunity for parents to ask questions and hear answers from current students’ perspective. Following the Orientation is […]
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You are our honored guests! Rotate through various hors d’oeuvres stations and mingle with other parents. This is also a great opportunity to visit with BLC faculty and staff who will be present to meet and greet you. Complimentary food and drink are provided from local Mankato restaurants.
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Join us for a bonfire! You’ll have the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy some s’mores! |
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All are invited to lunch in the Dining Center. Students may use their meal plan and guests can pay at the door.
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Students will learn about Bethany success and support resources available to them such as: Mayo Express Care Health Clinic, the Academic Resource Center, spiritual support through our Campus Chaplain, and mental health counseling provided by CFS. Also addressed will be risk factors that are inherent in the college-going experience, making smart decisions, and the standards […]
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Teams of students will embark on a trek around campus. At each destination, the team must complete a challenge in order to learn the location of their next challenge. Prizes will be awarded!
Every singer on campus is welcome to join us for this rehearsal and for singing for the Opening Service.
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All are invited to dinner in the Dining Center. Students may use their meal plan and guests can pay at the door.
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Head to the Campus Green for games, music and treats! The Block Party will feature games including bag toss, nine square, spikeball, and participate in a mural painting in STORM’s ‘The Colors of Campus’ event. Lots of fun for all! |
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Sodexo, the campus food service provider, is now operating with its regular hours for the academic year. For menu, more information on dining center hours and meal plans click here. 
This brief worship service officially opens the academic year and features the Concert Choir and remarks by the College Chaplain and College President. This event will be live streamed. Download the program (PDF).
Meet your academic advisors, the V.P. of Academic Affairs, the Registrar, the Academic Success Coordinator, and learn everything you need to know about academics at Bethany. This event is for new and transfer students. NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE to Trinity Chapel. Attendance is required.
Enjoy a pizza luncheon with your new classmates and your advisor. Remarks will be shared by Bethany alumni and friends to welcome you as a part of the Bethany Viking Family! The Bethany Alumni Association sponsors the event. Attendance is required.
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Interested in working on campus? New and returning students who have not worked for Bethany in the past should come to this meeting to learn more about student employment. Please bring proper identification to complete an I-9 Employment Verification Form. Bring your driver’s license and social security card.
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Students who have studied Spanish, German, French, or Chinese in high school are invited to an informational meeting to learn how to earn additional college credits for these languages. For questions, contact the international language coordinator: John.Gunderson@blc.edu or 507-344-7543.
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Jump into a new school year at Tourtellotte Park! Cool off in the pool or play some pickleball. Students can provide their own transportation to the park, carpool, or ride in a Bethany van (departing Old Main at 4, 4:30, and 5 p.m., and departing Tourtellote at 6, 6:30, and 7 p.m.). Pool admission is […]
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NOTE: The on-campus dinner hours overlap with activities at Tourtellotte. Students are encouraged to dine before heading down to Tourtellote or return to campus prior to the Dining Center closing.
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Students will meet in their residence halls with their Resident Assistants (RAs) and Resident Hall Coordinators (RHCs) to get to know one another, receive important information, and learn about living in a community. Specific meeting locations are posted in the residence halls. Attendance is required for residential students. |
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All students are welcomed and encouraged to attend our daily Chapel Service in Trinity Chapel. The service is held at 10 a.m. each day that classes are in session. During this fifteen-minute service, the Bethany community gathers in worship to learn from the teachings and events of the Bible, sing hymns, and pray together. See […]
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Join the Inkwell staff for a beautiful afternoon outside drawing with chalk on the sidewalk! (If it rains we will have coloring sheets, colored pencils, and markers in the writing center to color with instead.)
Stop by to meet Professors Ben Faugstad and Evan Bierer for 30 minutes to learn about concert band, jazz, and drumline. Rehearsals officially begin for Concert Band at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 8/20; and both Drumline (4:30 p.m.) and Jazz (5:30 p.m.) begin on Monday, 8/25. All are welcome!
Learn what it takes to become involved with a campus organization that is exciting and helps build your resumé. Participants earn one free academic credit. This brief meeting explains the low commitment as a student journalist/photographer working for your student newspaper or yearbook. No experience necessary!
Do you plan on participating in a winter or spring sport? If so, attend this meeting to complete NCAA paperwork and meet with coaches. Attendance is required for varsity athletes participating in a winter or spring sport.
Interested in singing in the Concert Choir or Mary Martha Singers, or playing with the Handbell Choir? If so, we look forward to meeting you! Stop by to learn more about auditions and rehearsals.
Interested in any aspect of theatre? Even if you’ve never been involved in a play before, we’d love to meet you. Come to the Sigurd K. Lee Theater to find out all about classes, productions, auditions, and opportunities that await you this year.
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Sit on the green and watch a video about an interesting legal case (hosted by Law Club). Afterwards, play a game of Kahoot for gift card prizes while having Culver’s custard sundaes served by the BLC Alumni Department. |
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After the morning chapel service, meet out on the Campus Green for Bethany’s traditional all-campus photo. Bring your smile!
A sign up sheet for audition times will be posted in the YFAC on Tuesday. Students who missed the informational meeting are still welcomed by Professors Fredrickson and Paulson to attend.
Information about Bethany’s award-winning Speech and Debate Team. Students compete in a wide variety of speaking topics. There is something for everyone! No experience necessary. Learn life-long skills, have fun, travel, and make new friends on the Bethany Speech and Debate Team!
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All are welcomed and encouraged to attend evening Vespers Service in Trinity Chapel. The College Choir sings for most services, which are held on Wednesday evenings when school is in session. See our Chapelcast page for video and audio archives of services.
Auditions for both Fall productions this evening: Theatre Physics 31 (the return of a BLC tradition!) directed by Peter Bloedel and the Little Women, a brand new original adaptation of the classic novel, directed and co-adapted by Emily Kimball. All are encouraged to audition!
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Do you know your personality? Take a test and find out! Come enjoy some pie and bond over your similarities and differences! (hosted by Psych Club) |
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The Bethany Chess Club will be hosting an exciting chess tournament at this time. Get ready for an afternoon of fun gameplay, strategic thinking, and camaraderie!
Plan on bringing your instrument to this info meeting and first rehearsal. String, woodwind, and percussionists are welcome to be a part of this instrumental ensemble. Chair placement auditions will take place the following week (TBA).
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Come learn about science and enjoy ice cream while you’re at it. A chemistry demo will be joined with liquid nitrogen ice cream treats! *no frostbite included (hosted by Bethany Organization of Student Scientists)
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Enjoy some physical activity and fun competition late into the night! (hosted by Ultimate Frisbee Club) |
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Come join us for a fun night of learning how to salsa and eating salsa! (hosted by Spanish Club)
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Come join World Club for a cozy evening under the stars on the Campus Green! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a classic film projected on a outdoor screen and eat some delicious treats. |
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This event is open to all students, providing a relaxed space to connect with peers from across campus. Enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic mocktails while discussing business ideas, leadership opportunities, and upcoming DECA events in a fun, informal atmosphere. (hosted by DECA) |
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