University-Wide Fall Kickoff and Opening Events 2023

Join the entire Bethel employee community on Monday, August 21, 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 which will include worship and a presentation by President Allen and Cabinet. 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.

Monday, August 21

8 - 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Coffee Reception | Community Life Center Lobby | Sponsored by the President’s Office 
8:30-10 a.m. | All Employee Worship and University Strategy | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center, Level 1
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | All-Faculty Convocation (Staff are invited to attend if desired) | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center, Level 1
12-1 p.m. | All-Faculty Lunch | Brushaber Commons, Atrium Level 2 (Seating available in Underground, 3900 Grill, or outdoors) | Sponsored by the Provost’s Office 
Staff Lunch | Non-academic staff, see your supervisor for details.
1-4:30 p.m. | CAS Faculty Retreat | Underground, Brushaber Commons, Level 2
1-7:30 p.m. | Seminary Faculty and Staff Workshop 1 | ANC Seminary Suite

Tuesday, August 22

12:30-8 p.m. | CAPS, SEM, & GS Retreat | Community Room, Anderson Center, Level 1 

Wednesday, August 23

9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Seminary Faculty and Staff Workshop 2 | ANC Seminary Suite