18+ hour, 27+ min ago  (324+ words) Dr. Barbara Fast, a 1975 Bethel College graduate and professor emerita of piano at the University of Oklahoma, received the 2026 Erwin C. and Verna Kaufman Goering Music Award during Bethel's annual Masterworks concert May 3. The presentation followed a performance of Franz Joseph…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (667+ words) Awards were presented in Bible and religion/music; chemistry; English; and forensics. The Thresher is the highest academic award at Bethel, given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding work overall, as well as in their senior thesis or…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1177+ words) Bethel College held two events at the end of the spring 2026 semester that recognized student achievement in academics, athletics, research and leadership. The annual Awards Convocation took place April 27, while athletic awards were presented at the annual Threshpys banquet and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (433+ words) Dr. Will Wiebe-Friesen, associate professor of chemistry, received the Ralph P. Schrag Distinguished Teaching Award at commencement on May 10. "In presenting this award at commencement," said Dr. Robert Milliman, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, "we affirm the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (218+ words) Kauffman Museum's special exhibit closes with a final presentation May 24 at 3 p. m. The Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum program by Sara Judge Keckeisen, Topeka, takes place on the final day of the exhibit "Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War." Keckeisen's program is…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (622+ words) The second senior exhibit of the school year showcases the work of three graduating seniors working with artist books (paper sculpture), graphic design, painting and mixed media. Tre August, Houston, Nick Collins, Boise, Idaho, and Yuretzi Licea, Newton, all have…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (921+ words) One of Joseph Haydn's best-known works celebrates the Judeo-Christian account of creation through soloists, orchestra and a "choir of angels." Bethel's annual Masterworks concert, under the direction of Dr. Russell Adrian, features all Bethel choral ensembles along with faculty, staff…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (502+ words) The Bible and religion department is now 2-0 for commencement speakers, with Peter Goerzen giving this year's address. The graduating Class of 2026 chose Goerzen, assistant professor and department chair, after last year's seniors picked Dr. Trent Voth, assistant professor of Bible…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (12+ words) Postponed program on Dockum sit-in will take place April 26 Bethel College...

3+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (203+ words) The annual Student Art Exhibit is open, featuring the work of 41 students in a variety of media. The show will be up through April 17, with the reception April 16 (time to be announced), at the Regier Gallery in Luyken Fine Arts…...