Past Events

Connecticut River Fall Color Cruise

October 18, 2008

Alumni, parents and friends of Bethel gathered on a riverboat in Essex, Connecticut on a lovely fall day to meet Dr. Jay Barnes and hear how God is working today at Bethel University. The fall colors were spectactular, and the fellowship was sweet. Thanks to all of those who came!

8th Annual Bethel University Picnic in Portland, Oregon

July 26, 2008

It was a beautiful day at Washington Park as nearly 50 Bethel alumni, parents, and students gathered for food, fellowship, and fun. Attendees, representing a wide range of ages, enjoyed visiting, networking, and hearing about Bethel. Students from the Portland area who plan to attend Bethel in the fall were presented with a goodie bag of Bethel gifts. The younger set enjoyed the adjacent playground. Ralph Gustafson, vice president for constituent relations, provided a brief update on the latest campus news and enjoyed connecting with the attendees.

Spring Break 2008 Events

Each spring break, Bethel music performance groups and athletic teams tour the country as Bethel ambassadors. In 2008, the Bethel Choir, baseball team, softball team and tennis teams converged upon sunny Florida. Alumni, parents and friends gathered throughout the state to cheer on athletes and musicians and to re-connect with Bethel friends and classmates.

Bethel Athletics

Bethel Baseball and Picnic

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Fort Myers, Florida – The Bethel men’s baseball team took on the rookie Minnesota Twins team to an excited crowd of 150 alumni, parents, families, and friends. Following the game, 125 constituents enjoyed a picnic lunch and heard the latest Bethel news from Vice President for Constituent Relations Ralph Gustafson, Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement Paul Olson, Director of Admissions Jay Fedje and Coach Greg Inglecoffer along with his team captains. Sunshine warmed the fun afternoon of baseball and prizes were given to lucky fans who came to support the team.

Bethel Softball and Picnic

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Clermont, Florida – The women’s fast-pitch softball team played a double header in the morning where over 100 fans came to watch and cheer them on. Following the games, the Office of Constituent Relations hosted a delicious outdoor picnic lunch in the sun. The picnic included a message from Ralph Gustafson, Jay Fedje and Coach Rod Radcliffe with his team captains. Everyone enjoyed the food, conversations, and prizes won!

Bethel Tennis Match and Reception

Friday, March 28, 2008

Kissimmee, Florida – The Bethel tennis team played in a mixed doubles competition for alumni and parents on Friday evening. After the winner couple, “Team Blue,” was announced, everyone enjoyed an evening pizza party celebration under the stars at the Star Island Resort. Ralph Gustafson visited with the group along with Coach Dan Morton and Dottie Haugen.

Bethel Choir Tour 2008

Bethel Choir Concert at Wycliffe Bible Translators

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Orlando, Florida – Wycliffe Bible Translators hosted a concert performed by the Bethel Choir. The choir sang for an audience of 150 local alumni, grandparents, and staff from Wycliffe. Following the concert, everyone enjoyed a time of reception—compliments of the Office of Constituent Relations. Alumna Ruth Hubbard c’84, Senior Vice President at Wycliffe greeted the audience and spoke about her college experience at Bethel. Director of Music Tours Kevin Shull and Professor Jim Reynhout represented Bethel at the reception.

Bethel Choir Concert at Trinity Baptist Church

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Sun City Center, Florida – The Bethel Choir performed a concert at the Trinity Baptist Church where over 300 people filled the church to hear the spectacular sounds of the choir. Trinity Baptist partnered with the Office of Constituent Relations to provide fresh strawberries & cookies at a reception for everyone who attended the concert. The constituents enjoyed hearing the Bethel Choir, who were visiting the area for the first time.

Bethel Choir Concert at Bethel Baptist Church

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Bradenton, Florida – The Bethel Choir sang at Bethel Baptist Church to a packed auditorium. Bethel Baptist is the home church of many Bethel alumni in the Bradenton area. Ralph Gustafson, VP for the Office of Constituent Relations, spoke to the audience with Bethel updates and information during intermission. Following the concert, the church partnered with the alumni office to provide a well-attended reception in the gymnasium.

Habitat for Humanity Service Day

March 2008

Bethel University students and alumni recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the Twin Cities and Los Angeles areas. Two teams of students and alumni worked at sites in St. Paul and Woodbury, while a group of Los Angeles-area alumni worked on a site in Glendale, Calif.

The California service project was the first-ever official Los Angeles Alumni Chapter event. Alumni of all ages gathered together on Saturday, March 29, to reconnect with their alma mater and serve the community with Habitat for Humanity. The crew worked on an 11-home project in Glendale by laying pipe, moving wood, and framing.

"It could not have been a better day of service, connections and community," says Sarah Sandberg, Los Angeles member of the National Alumni Board.

Bethel Wind Symphony 2008 Winter Music Tour

January 30 - February 4, 2008
Steven Thompson, Conductor

More than 200 friends at Whittier Community Church enjoyed the Bethel Wind Symphony concert and reception. Rev. Curt Fauth c'54, s'57, National Alumni Board member for the Los Angeles area, Sarah Sandberg c'05, and former Bethel University campus pastor Sherry Bunge Mortenson s'85, shared their excitement and support for Bethel's mission. In addition, the group provided the latest updates and progress representing all Bethel University schools. Click here for photos!