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Lessons from a bird brain
Edgren Scholars Emily Schmidt ’24 and Professor of Biological Sciences Melissa Cordes study gene expression in European starlings, with the hope of better understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
April 15, 2024 | 9:15 a.m.
Meet the Duinincks: a Bethel family legacy five decades deep
Hailing from the small town of Prinsburg in central Minnesota, the Duinincks have sent 28 family members—and counting—to Bethel over the last five decades.
April 12, 2024 | 2 p.m.
Empowering local Asian American churches
Using a Kern Family Foundation Grant, Bethel Seminary Old Testament Professor Kaz Hayashi brings together, equips, and encourages Asian ministry leaders from across the Twin Cities.
April 10, 2024 | 10 a.m.
Q&A with Hayley Schevenius of the Office of Career Development and Calling
Hayley Schevenius is one of Bethel’s career coaches dedicated to helping students discover the next steps of their journey. She loves meeting students, hearing their stories, and equipping them with tools and resources to launch their careers.
April 09, 2024 | 9 a.m.
Bethel Advance helps future educators prepare for their futures
Education students across all Bethel’s education programs—from bachelors programs to Ed.D.—recently got the chance to connect with education professionals from 20 partner schools at Bethel Advance. The event provided students the chance to connect with potential employers, network, and build skills.
April 04, 2024 | 10 a.m.
After six decades, couple still sees Bethel as a special place
Studying social work at Bethel, Joyce DeHaan ’67 had formative experiences that stuck with her throughout a career serving others. Today, she and her husband remain faithful Bethel supporters.
April 02, 2024 | 11 a.m.
Professor Kaz Hayashi and Tarsha Sylvester S’25 reflect on experience at a prominent archaeological dig
Hayashi has long been a part of the team at Tel Shimron Archaeological Dig Site—and loves the way its artifacts illuminate Scripture for students and academic partners alike.
March 27, 2024 | 9 a.m.
Students explore issues and human experiences through stories
Students in Bethel’s social work and English departments recently came together to hear from author Vibhuti Jain. As journalism major Talia McWright ’24 interviewed Jain virtually, the students got a chance to discuss real-world issues and Jain’s process for writing her novel Our Best Intentions.
March 26, 2024 | Noon