BETHANY COLLEGE MAKES CHANGES TO HOMECOMING WEEKEND
August 31, 2020
LINDSBORG, KAN., August 26, 2020 - The health and safety of the Bethany community is the top priority for Bethany College this year. Due to the current pandemic, President Mauch, in consultation with the Cabinet, has decided that Homecoming events this year be conducted virtually when possible, or postponed if adopting to a virtual format is not possible.
“This was not an easy decision to make and I am very disappointed that we will not be able to experience a typical Homecoming weekend. While I am saddened by this, it seems to be the best option for keeping the Bethany community and Lindsborg safe. On a brighter note, our Alumni and Student Development Offices are planning many virtual events to let folks experience Homecoming from afar,” said Dr. Elizabeth Mauch, President of Bethany College.
Many events are affected by this change. The planned celebration of Dr. Joyce Pigge’s 50th year at Bethany College, which was planned for October 2nd, has been postponed. The October 4th class of 2020 commencement ceremony has been postponed. The rescheduled Messiah performance that was to take place Homecoming weekend has also been postponed. Other events that can be held virtually will be communicated at a later date.
Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.
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