University-Wide Fall Kickoff and Opening Events 2024

Join the entire Bethel employee community on Monday morning, August 26, 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. Please wear your name badge if you have one.

Review the complete lineup of opening events below:

University-Wide Kickoff

Monday, August 26

• 8-8:30 a.m. | Welcome Coffee & Muffins | Sponsored by the President’s Office | Community Life Center Lobby
• 8:30-10 a.m. | Worship and Kickoff | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center, Level 1 
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. | Academic Convocation - Faculty and staff who directly support academics are strongly encouraged to attend, operational staff are optional | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center, Level 1
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch | Sponsored by the President and Provost Offices | All employees (staff, faculty, and administration) are invited to a complimentary lunch in the Monson Dining Center using a ticket distributed at the morning events.

Academic Retreats

Thursday, August 22

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Seminary Retreat Day 1 | Anderson Center (ANC) 174
• 3:30-7:30 p.m. | CAPS/SEM/GS Faculty Retreat | Anderson Center (ANC) Community Room, Level 1 or Virtual via Zoom

Friday, August 23 

• 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Seminary Retreat Day 2 | Anderson Center (ANC) 174

Tuesday, August 27

• 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | CAS Faculty Retreat | Anderson Center (ANC) Community Room, Level 1