Swimming and Pickleball at Tourtellotte

Off-Campus – Spring Lake Park 641 Webster Ave., North Mankato, MN, 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 […]

Dinner on Campus

Dining Center Events 750 Luther Ct, Mankato, MN, 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

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)

Bethany Lutheran College 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, United States

Classes begin at Bethany Lutheran College.

Daily Chapel Service

Trinity Chapel 730 Luther Court, Mankato, MN, 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 […]

Inkwell Chalk on the Green

Campus Green Events 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 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.)

Photojournalism, Student Newspaper, and Yearbook Informational Meeting

HH133 – Student Publications Events – Honsey Hall 133 705 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 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!

Concert Band, Jazz and Drumline Information

YFAC111 – Band Room Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 111 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 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!

Varsity Winter and Spring Sports Meeting

MH101 – Seminar Room Events – Meyer Hall 101 710 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 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

YFAC101 – Anna John Silber Recital Hall Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 101 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 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

YFAC100 – Sigurd K. Lee Theater Events – Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 100 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 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

Campus Green 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 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.