Career Fair Held on Campus Bethel University hosted a career and internship fair on Thurs., Feb. 6, 2025, in the Goodman Gymnasium on Bethel’s campus. Representatives from more than 40 employers in a variety of industries – including Patrick Industries, Lake City Bank, WFRN, The Mishawaka Police Department, Oaklawn and nine local school districts, among many others – were on hand to talk about available jobs and internships. The event was free, and students had the opportunity to get a professional headshot. Bethel Holds 4th Annual Lighting of the Pilot Lights (3) On Nov. 25, 2024, President Bellefeuille hosted the 4th annual Lighting of the Pilot Lights around the ponds. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed carols, cookies, lights and Christmas cheer. Bethel Partners with Lake City Bank for Annual Service Day 2024 (4) Bethel University’s 35th annual campus-wide Service Day took place on Tues., Oct. 1, 2024, sponsored by Lake City Bank. Bethel students, faculty and staff served together throughout Michiana at more than 20 local sites. The day wrapped up around 2 p.m., with students, faculty and staff receiving lunches on location to serve longer. All classes before 6 p.m. were cancelled so students and faculty could participate. A variety of locations were served this year, including Center for the Homeless, City of Mishawaka – Parks Department, Food Bank of Northern Indiana, Hello Gorgeous!, Hope Ministries, Humane Society of St. Joseph County and Unity Gardens, among others. Bethel Hosts Go2BU Immersive Campus Visit Experience Oct. 17-18, 2024, Bethel University is hosted Go2BU, a 24-hour immersive campus visit experience for high school juniors, seniors and transfer students. Students had the chance to discover what it’s like to be a Bethel Pilot by staying overnight at Bethel University, attending chapel, observing class and participating in Tip-Off Madness, our annual kick-off to basketball season. Learn more about this year’s event at BethelUniversity.edu/Go2BU. Bethel Hosts Pastors for 12th Annual Prayer Walk August 23, 2024, pastors gathered at the helm to pray corporately, before splitting into groups to cover various locations around campus in prayer. Afterward, pastors joined students, faculty and staff for the first chapel of the semester, followed by lunch in the Presidents’ Dining Room. Music and Theatre present "The Sound of Music" The Department of Music & Theatre presented the beloved musical “The Sound of Music,” music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, March 28-29 and April 4-5. Special accommodations included an interpreted show, a sing-along and a sensory-friendly morning show. Music Gala Fundraiser Held on Campus A music gala was held on Sat., March 15, 2025, featuring the University Choir, BU Voices and the Bethel Worship Collective. The event included a dinner followed by a concert. Proceeds from the gala supported touring costs and new equipment for the music department. Third Annual Festival of Jazz and Jim Pickley Memorial Concert Bethel’s Third Annual Festival of Jazz was held Feb. 15, 2025. Throughout the day, six area high school jazz bands gathered to perform, learn and improvise with some of the greatest professionals around. The event culminated with the Jim Pickley Memorial Concert. “Gloria” Celebrates Christmas The Bethel University Music Department presented its annual Christmas concert, “Gloria,” December 6 and 7, 2024, featuring the Percussion Ensemble, BU Voices, Chamber Orchestra with Wind Ensemble, University Choir, Piano Ensembles and Bethel Worship Collective. The concert premiered a live performance of the full orchestration of “Treasure in a Manger,” a Bethel Worship Collective original. Continued from p. 7 3 4 Learn more at BethelUniversity.edu/News 8 BETHELUNIVERSITY.EDU/MAGAZINE
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