Bethany Lutheran College

Amazing Viking Race
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Campus Green, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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!

Choir Rehearsal for Opening Service
2025-08-17 16:30 | Anna John Silber Recital Hall Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 101, 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Every singer on campus is welcome to join us for this rehearsal and for singing for the Opening Service.

Dinner Available
2025-08-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Dining Center Events, 750 Luther Ct, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
All are invited to dinner in the Dining Center. Students may use their meal plan and guests can pay at the door.

The Bethany Block Party
2025-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Green Events, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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!

Dining Center Begins Regular Hours
2025-08-18 07:00 | Dining Center Events, 750 Luther Ct, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Opening Service (Fall 2025)
2025-08-18 10:00 | Trinity Chapel, 730 Luther Court, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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).

Academic Orientation
2025-08-18 11:00 | Trinity Chapel, 730 Luther Court, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

New Viking Luncheon
2025-08-18 12:00 | South Gym – Ronald J. Younge Gymnasium Events – Sports and Fitness Center 116, 775 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Student Employment Information Meeting
2025-08-18 13:00 - 14:00 | MH101 – Seminar Room Events – Meyer Hall 101, 710 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Earn College Credits in World Languages!
2025-08-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Film Viewing Room Events – Honsey Hall 129, 705 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Swimming and Pickleball at Tourtellotte
2025-08-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Off-Campus – Spring Lake Park, 641 Webster Ave., North Mankato, MN, 56003, United States
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 covered by Bethany Activity Committee (Pickleball paddles not provided).

Dinner on Campus
2025-08-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Dining Center Events, 750 Luther Ct, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Living at Bethany Meetings
2025-08-18 20:30 - 21:30 | Residence Hall Lounges
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.

Classes Begin (Fall 2025)
2025-08-19 08:00 | Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Classes begin at Bethany Lutheran College.

Daily Chapel Service
2025-08-19 10:00 - 10:20 | Trinity Chapel, 730 Luther Court, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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 our Chapelcast page for video and audio archives of services.

Inkwell Chalk on the Green
2025-08-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Campus Green Events, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.)

Concert Band, Jazz and Drumline Information
2025-08-19 15:30 | Band Room Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 111, 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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!

Photojournalism, Student Newspaper, and Yearbook Informational Meeting
2025-08-19 15:30 | Student Publications Events – Honsey Hall 133, 705 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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!

Varsity Winter and Spring Sports Meeting
2025-08-19 16:00 | MH101 – Seminar Room Events – Meyer Hall 101, 710 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Choir, Mary Martha, and Handbell Informational Meeting
2025-08-19 16:30 | Anna John Silber Recital Hall Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 101, 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Theatre Informational Meeting
2025-08-19 19:00 | Sigurd K. Lee Theater Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 100, 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Custard and Crime
2025-08-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Campus Green, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Chapel and All-Campus Photo
2025-08-20 10:00 | Campus Green, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
After the morning chapel service, meet out on the Campus Green for Bethany’s traditional all-campus photo. Bring your smile!

Auditions for Choir and Mary Martha Singers
2025-08-20 15:30 | Anna John Silber Recital Hall Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 101, 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Speech and Debate Team Meeting
2025-08-20 16:30 | HH217 – Honsey Hall 217, 705 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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!

Fall Theatre Auditions
2025-08-20 18:00 | Sigurd K. Lee Theater Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 100, 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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!

Evening Chapel (Vespers)
2025-08-20 18:00 - 18:30 | Trinity Chapel, 730 Luther Court, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Psych Club Personality and Pie Social
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Stone Amphitheather next to Honsey Hall, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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)

Chess Club Blitz Battle!
2025-08-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Honsey Hall 331, MN, United States
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!

Chamber Orchestra Informational Meeting and First Rehearsal
2025-08-21 19:00 | Band Room Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 111, 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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).
