University-Wide Fall Kickoff

Join the entire Bethel employee community on Monday morning, August 22, as we start the new academic year by thanking God for his faithfulness to us through the last year and looking to Him with joy and hope in our future. All employees are invited to a coffee and pastry reception and a gathering that will include worship and a presentation by President Allen. Following this are additional opening meetings for various groups. Please wear your name badge if you have one.

Review the complete lineup of opening events below.

Schedule

Monday, August 22

• 8-8:30 a.m. | All-Employee Welcome Coffee & Muffins | Community Life Center Lobby | Sponsored by the President's Office
• 8:30-9:50 a.m. | All-Employee Worship and Gathering | Benson Great Hall 
• 10-11:45 a.m. | All-Faculty Convocation (staff are welcome to attend if desired) | Benson Great Hall 
• 12-1 p.m. | All-Faculty Lunch | Brushaber Commons Atrium (seating in Underground, 3900 Grill, or outdoor patios) | Sponsored by the Provost's Office
• 1-4 p.m. | CAS Faculty Retreat | Lakeside Center 
• 1:30-7:30 p.m. | Seminary Faculty and Staff Workshop 1 | Anderson Center Seminary Suite 

Tuesday, August 23

• 1-8 p.m. | CAPS, SEM, & GS Retreat | Anderson Center Community Room (Level 1)

Wednesday, August 24

• 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Seminary Faculty and Staff Workshop 2 | Anderson Center Seminary Suite