This is my tenth semester with the Beacon. Despite my love for this community, I sometimes feel at a loss for what to write or share. We have been through several hardships together these past couple of years, and the healing process always takes time. The hea... More »
MISHAWAKA–On Monday, Jan. 24, Lisa Cutting joined the Bethel community as the new director of human resources. As part of this role, Cutting will also be Bethel’s Title IX coordinator once she has completed her Title IX certification, a process she is currentl... More »
MISHAWAKA–According to the Centers for Disease Control, https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/prevent-stalking/index.html, one in six women and one in 17 men have experienced stalking in their lifetime. Furthermore, this is often happening to college-aged indivi... More »
Greetings friends, Across Bethel’s campus, new posters have appeared that inform students they have paid $72 for each 50-minute class and $108 for each 80-minute class. The posters use these facts to encourage students to avoid skipping classes. This encourage... More »
MISHAWAKA—On June 12, Bethel University will be hosting its fourth annual Give Back Gala. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m., in Wiekamp Athletic Center on Bethel’s campus. Matt Lentsch, vice president of institutional advancement, oversees general planning ... More »
MISHAWAKA—On Tuesday, April 6, Governor Holcomb lifted the statewide mask mandate, prompting Bethel to issue a COVID-19 campus update on April 7. In an email sent to students, the COVID Response Team announced that Bethel would be following guidelines from St.... More »
MISHAWAKA—Every year, 30 students attending private colleges and universities in Indiana receive the “Realizing the Dream” scholarship. The recipients are all first-generation college students selected by the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI), and funds ar... More »
MISHAWAKA—On Sunday, March 28, the Upperclass Student Council hosted a semi-formal dinner and dance for juniors and seniors at The Brick in South Bend. Underclassmen and non-Bethel dates were welcome; tickets cost $10 per person. The event began at 6 p.m. and ... More »
Greetings Bethel, The world recently noted the one-year anniversary of recognizing the COVID-19 virus as a pandemic. This time last school year, we were all at home, unknowingly awaiting the news that the rest of the semester would be completed virtually. Thi... More »
MISHAWAKA—Tim Erdel, Ph.D., and Sally Erdel, M.S., have faithfully served the Bethel community for over 25 years. Brother Tim serves as a professor of religion and philosophy, archivist and theological librarian, and Sally serves as an associate professor of n... More »
MISHAWAKA—The Deeper Life Series happens every spring and encourages students to take time to reflect on the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. According to Shawn Holtgren, vice president for student development, Deeper Life first began around 15 years ag... More »
MISHAWAKA—On Friday, March 12, Bethel hosted a Pilot Party for admitted students. This event is not new, but it did look quite different this year as the organizers strove to facilitate a fun and safe experience for Bethel’s guests amid continuing COVID-19 pre... More »
