University-Wide Fall Kickoff and Opening Events
| Date |
Monday, August 24, 2026
7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Location | Benson Great Hall - View maps and directions |
| Registration | Please register by August 17, 2026. Register |
| Sponsors | Office of the President and Office of the Provost |
Event Description
Join us on Monday, August 24, for Bethel’s annual University-wide Kickoff. We’ll gather together for a time of worship and hear an update from President Allen, followed by a tour around campus where leaders will share details about the next 5-Year Strategic Plan. The morning will conclude with lunch in the Dining Center.
Review the complete lineup of opening events below:
Schedule of Events
Monday, August 24, 2026
University-Wide Kickoff
- 7:45-8:15 a.m. | Coffee and Pastries | Community Life Center Lobby
- 8:15-9 a.m. | Worship and Presidential Address | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center, Level 1
- 9-11:15 a.m. | The Next 5 Years - Strategic Plan Campus Tour | Various Locations
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch | All employees (staff, faculty, and administration) are invited to a complimentary lunch in the Monson Dining Center using a ticket distributed after the morning events.
Opening Academic Session and Workshop
- 12:30-4:30 p.m. | Opening Academic Session and Workshop | Underground, Brushaber Commons Level 2
Tuesday, August 25
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12-4 p.m Department/Program Meetings
Wednesday, August 26
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9 a.m.-12 p.m. School/College meetings (as scheduled by Deans)
Questions?
Kickoff programming contact Conference and Event Services at conference-event@bethel.edu.
Academic programming contact the Office of the Provost at provost@bethel.edu.
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