The Bethel theatre department will present “Women of Lockerbie” on Nov. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. The performance, under the direction of Derrick Null, will take place in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/ Fine Arts Center – Auditorium.

Loosely inspired by a true story, the “Women of Lockerbie” is written by Deborah Brevoort in the structure of a Greek…

Bethel College has been selected to the 2011 – 2012 Colleges of Distinction™ published guide and website. Schools recognized as Colleges of Distinction are commended for their commitment and performance of the Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. Colleges of Distinction™ departs from traditional rankings system that judge schools based…

 Bethel College will host a community blood drive Oct. 6, from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Goodman Gymnasium.

Jon Rogers (’12) and Danielle Reilly (’13) are coordinating this event. Reilly is a member of the Bethel varsity softball team, while Rogers is a member of the varsity soccer team.

"The American Red Cross is such a wonderful organization to be a part of and I…

 Bethel College will host a “Day of Celebration” with ribbon-cutting ceremonies for each of the newly renovated and reopened buildings on campus: the Dining Commons, Wiekamp Athletic Center, Goodman Gymnasium and the Otis Bowen Museum on Thursday, Sept. 15. Events will start at 8:45 a.m. and finish up around 9:15 a.m.

Schedule of events:

8:45 a.m. Ribbon-Cutting…

Bethel earned the 20^th spot among the Midwest’s Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the 2012 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News Media Group. Nationally there are 371 schools in the Regional Colleges category and overall Bethel came in at 55. That puts Bethel in the top 14 percent of all Baccalaureate Colleges.

The 2012 America’s Best Colleges package…

Bethel College Operatic Irregulars will explore the miniature side of chamber opera this fall semester when they present, “The Soothsayer of the Village” and “The Prodigal Son.” The two chamber operas, each featuring a cast of three, will be directed by Associate Professor of Music Robert Rhein, D.M.A., on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer…

Bethel College will host more than 40 Christian colleges for the annual South Bend/Mishawaka Christian College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. High school, junior high, junior college students and parents are encouraged to attend.

Christian college representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss options for those interested…

The Bethel College department of theatre will present J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” dramatized by Patricia Gray. Show times are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now.

“The Hobbit” stirs the imagination and intellect of everyone. Bilbo, one of the most…

Professor of Youth Ministry Terry Linhart, Ph.D., gives youth workers deep perspective and creative solutions to pressing global issues in a book recently released with colleague and co-author, David Livermore, Ph.D. Published by Zondervan, the book is called “What Can We Do? Practical Ways Your Youth Ministry Can Have a Global Conscience.”

“For quite some time, Dave and I have been helping…