Activities

BARRC Recommissioned: December 6, 2006

On December 6, 2006, President Brushaber recognized and recommissioned the members of BARRC as an ongoing catayst for institutional change. Click to view photo and read news story.

BARRC Training: November 2-4, 2006

On November 2, 3, and 4, the Bethel Antiracism and Reconciliation Commission (BARRC) hosted a two-and-a-half day training for faculty and staff at the new CAPS/GS Red Fox location in Arden Hills. The theme of the training session was Breaking Down the Dividing Wall: Reconciliation Community and Antiracism. Attendees modeled biblical reconciliation by exploring ideas for building community with others, responding to institutionalized racism, and contributing to authentic change. Click to view photos of the training.

Reconciliation Day: September 27, 2006

10 a.m.	Reconciliation Chapel in Benson Great Hall
11 a.m.	Reconciliation Fair in CLC Lobby
4 p.m.	Reconciliation Panel in AC Lounge

South Africa Trip: July 12-27, 2006

A group of 25 faculty, staff, and students from across Bethel University visited South Africa from July 12-27 to learn lessons in reconciliation. A national television program in South Africa, called “Spirit Sundae,” featured Bethel’s visit. Click to view the televised report.