Residence Life
The Lodge
Description:
Bethel’s newest dorm, affectionately nicknamed “The Lodge,” opened its doors to students in December 2008. The Lodge houses 94 upperclassmen female students in three floors of spacious 4-person suites. Each suite boasts two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchenette with built-in cupboards, sink, and refrigerator, all in a variety of floorplans. Additionally, one suite per floor houses 6 students in three bedrooms and two bathrooms; these suites are reserved for Resident Assistants and their roommates. A handicap accessible suite is also available. Each suite is individually climate controlled with both heat and A/C. For those who enjoy cooking, a stove is available on each floor, with a full community kitchen on the first floor.
The open set-up of the Lodge encourages community, providing space for groups large and small to gather. Amenities include comfortably furnished lounges, three large flat screen TVs and DVD players, a three-story common room with gas fireplace, a conference room, enclosed study rooms, laundry facilities, elevator, and wireless internet; capabilities exist for both wired internet and cable TV. Swipe access at the main entrance and upper floors provide enhanced security.
Resident Director: Melody Rensberger
Melody Rensberger joins the Bethel Residence Life staff this year as the Resident Director for the Lodge and Assistant Spiritual Life Director. After living with her family in South Africa for nine years, Melody graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2007 with adegree in Adolescent Ministries. Other life experiences include planning retreats for a camping organization, serving as a nanny, and working for a ballet school. Melody loves to kayak, hike, travel, read, meet new people, and spend time with her husband, Jared. You can email Melody at melody.rensberger@bethelcollege.edu.
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