2026 BethelBiz and COMMentor Mentorship Kick-Off
| Date |
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6 - 8 p.m. |
| Location | The Underground - View maps and directions |
| Instructions for Guests | Please park in the West Lot (near Benson Great Hall) and enter the Community Life Center (CLC). From the CLC lobby, follow the hallway signs to the Brushaber Commons Atrium for Check-In. |
| Registration | Please register by Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Register |
| Sponsors | BethelBiz, COMMentor, and The Studio for Vocation and Calling |
Event Description
Launch your mentorship journey with purpose at the 2026 Mentorship Kick-Off at Bethel University. The evening begins with a welcome by Linda Goodwin, followed by some brief comments and an opening prayer by University Provost Dr. Robin Rylarsdam. Participants will then transition into small-group networking before concluding with dedicated, one-on-one time for each mentor and mentee pairing to officially begin their mentorship.
Please Note:
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This event is only open to current BethelBiz and COMMentor mentors and mentees.
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Some companies and organizations have strict firewalls. If you are having trouble registering for this event, please try registering on a different device.
Overview of the Evening
5:30-6:20 p.m. | Mentors only: Optional Social & Networking Time | Brushaber Commons Atrium
6-6:20 p.m. | Registration | Brushaber Commons Atrium
6:30 p.m. | Welcome | Linda Goodwin | The Underground
6:35 p.m | Provost Comments and Prayer | Dr. Robin Rylarsdam | University Provost | The Underground
7 p.m | Small Group Networking | Various locations
7:30 p.m. | Mentors and Mentees Meet 1-on-1 | Various locations
Questions?
Mentors: Please contact Linda Goodwin at lindakgoodwin79@gmail.com.
Mentees: Please contact Stan Thompson at stan-thompson@bethel.edu.