Spring 2023 Bethel Magazine

19 SPRING 2023 (PLO\ 5RGJHUV 6KHUZRRG Š , Director of Development and Alumni Engagement _ $OXPQL#%HWKHO8QLYHUVLW\ HGX ALUMNI NEWS Dear Alumni, As campus thaws out from the winter months, we are excited to welcome our newest class of Bethel $OXPQL LQ $SULO (DFK \HDU WKH JUDGXDWLQJ FODVV VHOHFWV D SURMHFW DQG FRQWULEXWHV WRZDUG D JL̃ IRU WKH FDPSXV 7KH &ODVV RI FKRVH WR HQKDQFH 6KLORK 3UD\HU &KDSHO DV WKHLU 6HQLRU &ODVV *L̃ 7KH\ ZDQWHG a project that would impact spiritual life at Bethel so they helped provide seating, lighting, signage and a VXSSO\ RI %LEOHV IRU WKH FKDSHO $QRWKHU JURXS RI GRQRUV DQG DOXPQL DOVR FRPELQHG HƂRUWV WR XSJUDGH WKH space in memory of alumnus Nate Cole ’02, who had a passion for prayer and spiritual development. This group of donors provided new paint, carpeting, church pews, and storage units. Read more on p. 13. The selection of these projects speaks to the desire of our students and alumni to see future generations encouraged in their spiritual journey.We are grateful for their focus and for your prayers for our current students as they grow in faith at Bethel University! As we head toward the summer months, we have many opportunities to connect with you in person.We hope to see you on campus or at one of our gatherings this year! To update your contact information and receive the latest event notices, visit #EQȆEK6ȄHSEOPHQȀ EDR "KRLȄH6MDAQE . 2022 Alumn i Award Re c ipi ents $OOLVRQ %HDFK\ %D\OLV ‘16 <RXQJ $OXPQD RI WKH <HDU Kristie Cerling ‘96 3K ' $OXPQD RI WKH <HDU -LP DQG 6KLUOH\ 7XFNH\ ‘72 7LPRWK\ $ZDUG IRU 2XWVWDQGLQJ 6HUYLFH Read their bios at BethelUniversity.edu/Alumni-Awards