Bethany Lutheran College

Living at Bethany Meetings
2025-08-18 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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).

Frost Bite with BOSS
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Campus Green, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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)

Late Night Ultimate Frisbee
2025-08-21 21:00 - 23:00 | MN
Enjoy some physical activity and fun competition late into the night! (hosted by Ultimate Frisbee Club).

Spanish Club Salsa con Salsa
2025-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Campus Green, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Come join us for a fun night of learning how to salsa and eating salsa! (hosted by Spanish Club)

Glow-In-The-Dark Capture the Flag
2025-08-22 20:30 - 22:00 | Intramural Field Events, 7 Browns Ct, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Try and capture the other team’s flag with a glow stick twist!

Movie on the Green
2025-08-23 08:00 - 23:00 | Campus Green, 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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.

Mocktails and Networking
2025-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | HH – Honsey Hall Events, 705 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
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)
