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From the President Summer 2013 Volume 4 Number 3

A Trained Mind and a Burning Heart I met Virgil Olson shortly after I came to Bethel in 1995. He introduced himself as a former faculty member at the seminary (1954-1968) and former dean of the college (1968-1974). Speaking out of his own experiences as dean, he wanted to encourage me in my role as provost, knowing that there would be challenges in the days to come. Virgil had taken on the dean’s role at a difficult period in American history. There were many times when he was on his knees seeking God’s wisdom in how to move Bethel forward or how to navigate the next conversation with an upset individual. The challenges of the Vietnam War, racial tension, and severe budget issues put Bethel on the brink and played out in his day-to-day life as dean. In fact, until his death on June 4, 2013, Virgil was often on his knees praying for Bethel and for me. I was deeply blessed by the times that he and his wife Alma journeyed down from Cambridge, Minn., to join the President’s Prayer Council. I was also blessed by his stories, words of encouragement, and example of trust in the Lord. I have three items in my inner office that remind me of Virgil. Seventy-five Years, the history of Bethel Seminary, was co-authored by Virgil and his father. The book covers the years from Bethel’s founding until becoming a four-year college, and it reminds me that our roots matter. While our ethnicity was important in those years, our place in the Christian family was more important. Virgil helped not only to document our Pietist roots but also to advance them into the 21st century. The centrality of the Bible, the necessity of a personally chosen faith, and the importance of holy living continue as hallmarks at Bethel. I also have a hardhat that belonged to Virgil. While it may have come in handy during those difficult days as dean, its primary purpose was for visiting the construction areas that filled the campus. Those were the days of Bethel’s move from its site across from the St. Paul fairgrounds to the Arden Hills location. I’ve worn Virgil’s hat many times as I’ve wandered through construction projects at Bethel the past 18 years. I am thankful for the sacrificial commitment and deep faith that Virgil, former president Carl Lundquist, and others demonstrated in building a campus and a curriculum that allows Bethel to be the place it is today. The third item is a plaque carved by Gerard Sundberg, a Bethel graduate who teaches voice at Wheaton College in Illinois. The plaque contains a quote from Virgil that states, “With the trained mind there must be the burning heart.” The words are a clarion call to be a Christ-centered university in the Pietist tradition. A trained mind, liberally educated and engaging the issues of the day, has been part of Bethel from the beginning. But the burning heart—one in which a living relationship with Jesus enlivens the trained mind and moves servant hands to action— is also non-negotiable. I am thankful for a man who exemplified this head and heart connection and encouraged many of us to live as he did—thoughtfully and boldly for Christ.

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Senior Vice President for Communications and Marketing Sherie J. Lindvall ’70

Editor Michelle Westlund ’83 Design Darin Jones ’97 Contributors

Cheryl Brunkow ’83 Barbara Wright Carlson Woody Dahlberg ’69 Lauren Graf ’14 Erik Gruber ’06 Timothy Hammer ’08, S’12 Jenny Hudalla ’15 Jared Johnson Matt Kelley ’13 Kelsey Lundberg Suzanne McInroy Cindy Pfingsten Leah Sands ’13 Carl Schmuland Greg Smith ’79 Scott Streble Tricia Theurer AnnMarie Vennerstrom ’10 Alennah Westlund ’14 Linnea White ’13 Scott Wible S’02 Suzanne Yonker GS’09

President James (Jay) H. Barnes III

Vice President for Constituent Relations Ralph Gustafson ’74; S’78, ’13

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A Heart for Forgiveness

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Bernice A. King, youngest daughter of the late Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., spoke to an overflow crowd at a spring College of Arts & Sciences chapel. King was on campus as part of the second annual Faith & Values Symposium, which brings powerful presentations from Christian leaders around the world to the Bethel campus each year. King’s father was scheduled to speak at Bethel shortly before he was assassinated in April 1968. “True transformation starts with forgiveness,” she said, and shared a phrase from her father: “Forgiveness is not an occasional act but a permanent attitude.”

Departments Campus News

12 The Books That Tell Our Stories

18 A New Recipe for Learning

Commencement 2013; seminary alumnus of the year; spring student achievements

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Recently published books by Bethel faculty members

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University of Minnesota Head Women’s Hockey Coach Brad Frost ’96 and Assistant Coach Joel Johnson ’96

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Features

Five faculty members share the books that shaped their lives and teaching.

Executive Chef Justin Kaderlik, his accomplished team, and an eager group of Bethel students prove to be just the right ingredients for learning that goes beyond the classroom and into the kitchen.

23 Bethel University Travel Guides: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota

Real experts—the alums, students, and staff who live and work in the Twin Cities—share insiders’ tips on attractions, food, lodging, and worship.

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Commencement at Bethel campuses in St. Paul, San Diego, and on the East Coast launched 1,325 new graduates who are called and prepared to serve and lead. College of Arts & Sciences students graduated May 25; College of Adult & Professional Studies, Graduate School, and Bethel Seminary St. Paul students graduated June 1; Bethel Seminary San Diego students graduated June 8; and Bethel Seminary of the East students graduated June 15.

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Spring graduates, College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School

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Heard on Campus My prayer is that you never forget where home is.

David Horsager ’95, GS’07, author of national bestseller The Trust Edge: How Top Leaders Gain Faster Results, Deeper Relationships, and a Stronger Bottom Line, spoke at College of Arts & Sciences and College of Adult & Professional Studies/Graduate School commencements—a total of five ceremonies over two weekends. He focused on three of the eight characteristics of great leaders and organizations detailed in his book: consistency, competency, and commitment. “Be committed to being a trustworthy servant every day,” he said.

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—President Jay Barnes, Baccalaureate 2013

Visit bethel.edu/news to view commencement photo galleries, see more on speaker David Horsager, and read student reflections. Bethel University

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Adult Business Degree Lets Students Specialize

Bethel Seminary Converts to Semesters In September, all locations of Bethel Seminary will convert to a semester academic calendar from the current quarter calendar. The semester calendar will be identical to the College of Arts & Sciences schedule, consisting of two semesters, fall and spring, each with approximately 14 weeks of instruction, plus a four-week interim in January and a 13-week summer term. The conversion to semesters creates opportunities for adjustments to programs and pricing. A typical course in the quarter system was four credits, whereas a typical course in a semester will be three credits. Since a semester credit is taught over 14 weeks, and a quarter credit is taught over 10 weeks, one semester credit is equivalent to approximately 1.5 quarter credits.

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Adjustments have also been made to degree programs so that students starting a degree in fall 2013 will be required to take fewer credit hours. In addition, several small fees have been eliminated. “These factors will allow Bethel to make seminary more affordable,” explains David Clark, vice president and dean of Bethel Seminary. Other benefits to students include the chance to explore a subject more fully during 14-week classes; opportunities for short, off-campus study during interim; and collaborations between faculty at the seminary and Bethel’s other schools. St. Paul students will have easier access to classes offered on the semester system through the Minnesota Consortium of Theological Schools.

Rate of increase in Bethel Seminary of the East spring enrollment from spring 2012 to spring 2013.

Beginning this fall, the adult B.A. in Business Management program will include four concentrations that allow students to specialize. The concentrations—in global business, management, human resource management, and business communications—make the program even more relevant for today’s undergraduate adult business learners, who are usually working full time while pursuing a bachelor’s degree. “We are working hard to infuse into the program the foundational skills employers want— strong writing, project management, and global management skills; experiential learning opportunities; and technology literacy—to make our graduates even more marketable,” says Acting Program Director Molly Wickam.

Visit caps.bethel.edu/academics/ bachelors/business-management to learn more about the adult Business Management program.

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Bookmarked Recently published books by Bethel University faculty Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Four Views Edited by James K. Beilby, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, and Paul Rhodes Eddy, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (Baker Academic) Interest in the topic of spiritual warfare is perennial, say theologians Beilby and Eddy, but unfortunately, within the contemporary church, much of the debate surrounding this topic “has been characterized by more heat than light.” This book “provides a forum in which several of the important perspectives and representative voices on spiritual warfare are able to meet and interact,” they write. The four-view work brings together leading theologians and ministry leaders to present major views on spiritual warfare in dialogical fashion, with all authors presenting their views and then responding to each of the other views. “Here is a resource that helps put the dominant hermeneutical and spiritual orientations in perspective,” says reviewer VeliMatti Kärkkäinen, Fuller Theological Seminary; University of Helsinki, Finland. “The choice of topic and contributors is bold and innovative, and the editors’ introduction is brilliant.”

Social Psychology in Christian Perspective: Exploring the Human Condition by Angela Sabates, Associate Professor of Psychology (IVP Academic) Some say that when attempting to integrate theology and social psychology, one discipline must suffer at the expense of the other. Sabates counters by demonstrating how these two disciplines can indeed be brought together in a fruitful way. Her text covers key topics in social psychology, utilizing research that is well grounded in the empirical and theoretical literature, while demonstrating how a distinctively Christian approach can offer fresh ideas and understandings. Reviewer Peter Hill of Biola University says: “Finally (!), a social psychology textbook written from a solidly Christian perspective that rivals the best in an otherwise secular market. Utilizing the broad theological tenets of creation, fall, and redemption, Angela Sabates skillfully demonstrates how thinking Christianly about social psychology can offer a bold alternative, yet without damaging the field’s empirical goods. Cogent, well-written, and comprehensive, this text will allow the student to use their Christian lenses without sacrificing a solid grounding in social psychology.”

The Skeptical Believer: Telling Stories to Your Inner Atheist by Daniel Taylor, Professor of English Emeritus (Bog Walk Press) When it comes to God, there are believers and there are skeptics. But there are also Skeptical Believers, a particular kind of believer who lives with an Inner Atheist who is constantly raising objections. The Skeptical Believer is a book about making peace with your Inner Atheist, and about working out useful responses to questions that have no definitive answers. It steers a middle course between the modernist conviction that faith is agreement with a set of statements about God and the postmodernist assertion that religious faith is just one story among many, no more or less true than any other. Taylor proposes that one can live a rich and meaningful life of faith without proof (and despite the weaknesses of the church) by seeing oneself as a character within an ancient story—as believers, skeptical or otherwise, always have.

All books, as well as many others by Bethel faculty, are available at the Campus Store. Visit bookstore.bethel.edu to shop online; or shop in person or by phone at 651.638.6202.

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You know what I like about @BethelU? When the whole campus packs out Benson the night before finals to go nuts worshipping Jesus. @kaylib

Bethel’s First Grandparents Day Connects Generations More than 200 grandparents from 11 states—and one from Europe—enjoyed connecting with their grandchildren at Bethel’s first Grandparents Day this spring. “This day means a lot,” said Corrie Majolee, who traveled from the Netherlands to see her grandson Jesse Hill ’16. “It gives me a feeling for how my grandson studies and lives. It’s a wonderful way to connect.”

Bethel Seminary Announces Alumnus of the Year The Bethel Seminary Alumni Council unanimously recommended Paul Berthiaume as 2013 Bethel Seminary Alumnus of the Year, and honored him in May with a surprise presentation at his church. Berthiaume is a 2000 graduate of Bethel Seminary St. Paul with a master of divinity degree. He became a believer in high school and started a church at age 19. Ten years later, in 2001, he and his wife Whitney founded Jacob’s Well in Eau Claire, Wis., which has a flourishing, high-impact ministry in the Chippewa Valley and beyond. It has grown from 200 participants to a congregation of nearly 2,000 weekend worship attendees. More than 1,000 adults participate in weekday small groups and 400+ children and nearly 200 youth attend weekly ministry programs. Besides planting Jacob’s Well, the Berthiaumes, who have five children ranging in age from 10 to 6

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17, have been instrumental in planting several other churches in the valley and around Wisconsin, and Paul has also become a ministry coach to several church planters. “Paul credits Bethel Seminary with giving him ‘a theology that works,’” says Brian Doten ’81, S’87, senior pastor at Northwood Community Church in Maple Grove, Minn., and chair of the Seminary Alumni Council. “His Bethel education and relationships with faculty were formative, launching him into a very fruitful ministry in planting and pastoring Jacob’s Well.” Ralph Gustafson, vice president of constituent relations, says that Berthiaume was chosen because he exemplifies Bethel’s Christ-centered mission and values. “He is being used by God as a change-agent in hundreds of lives and in the community of Eau Claire,” explains Gustafson. “He teaches and preaches God’s Word with creativity,

joy, power, and humility. He is a servantleader with a heart for those who are seeking Christ. His strong faith and character encourage and motivate others to follow Jesus.”

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Inaugural Physician Assistant Program Launches

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The Master of Science in Physician Assistant (PA) program, offered through Bethel’s Graduate School, launched in June, only the third such program offered in the state of Minnesota. The new PA degree is a 27-month, full-time master’s program designed to give physician assistants a foundational, generalist training that prepares them for all areas of medicine. Through coursework, lab sessions, and clinical rotations, the program will train students to diagnose patients, treat diseases, prescribe medications, and assist with preventive care. The PA program began with an inaugural class of 32 students selected from more than 200 applicants. Prospective students for the inaugural class were screened and interviewed in early January, and a strong pool of students—both academically and experientially—was chosen, says Program Director Wallace Boeve. The program has also secured top faculty and staff with combined clinical experiences of close to 90 years. “Based upon national benchmarks for PA education, the systemsbased curriculum has been approved and is ready for launch with the first cohort in June,” says Boeve. “The faculty are

assembled and excited to begin.” Many of the program faculty also have Bethel connections. In addition to Boeve as program director, Gregory Ekbom ’71 is director of clinical education, Daniel Leafblad ’74 is part-time medical director, and Amy Bronson and Christina Hanson ’01 serve as assistant professors. The PA program has already received provisional accreditation approval from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). “Provisional accreditation status is the required first step toward full accreditation and allows us to officially admit students and begin instruction,” explains Richard D. Crombie, vice president and dean of Bethel University’s College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School. “Full accreditation status is granted toward the end of the first cohort’s class activities and the accrediting organization completes another program visit and review.” All students who attend and graduate from Bethel’s PA program under the provisional accreditation will be considered by accrediting, government, and medical organizations as having received a fully accredited PA degree, Crombie explains. Additionally, the program has applied for appropriate Higher Learning Commission accreditation status, and has met the Minnesota Department of Education requirements. Adding the PA program at the Graduate School is part of a larger university strategic plan to expand Bethel’s presence in health sciences. The university already has a long-standing tradition of solid health science and nursing programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Adult & Professional Studies, and the Graduate School.

(L to r) Jim Sullivan, 2nd Lt. Lindsay Stohr, and Ross Jahnke

Patriot Award Winner Ross Jahnke, Bethel Seminary assistant dean for academic affairs, received the Patriot Award in recognition of the support he provided to seminary student and Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Lindsay Stohr while she was an active service member. Stohr nominated Jahnke for the award, which is administered by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Jim Sullivan from ESGR explains that the award recognizes employers who make an effort to support Guard members by accommodating flexible schedules, time off before and after deployment, and caring for families. “I have worked in a lot of places in the time I’ve served in the National Guard. A lot of employers have been respectful, but not happy about me serving,” says Stohr. “It makes it challenging and there were sometimes things I couldn’t attend because of work, which created conflicts. But there has been no conflict here. The seminary and Ross have offered me flexibility and support through the whole process.” Stohr will spend the next three months at Fort Jackson, S.C., for chaplain school.

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Spring Achievements Showcase Student Excellence reporting by Jenny Hudalla ’15, Alennah Westlund ’14, and Linnea White ’13

Student Newspaper Takes Top Awards Bethel’s student newspaper the Clarion took top awards at the first annual Advisors of Christian Collegiate Media (ACCM) awards in May, winning first place honors for best editorial, best personality feature, best reporting, best photo feature, and best single photo (at left). The two photo entries also received awards from the Evangelical Press Association, competing against Christian magazines and publications.

Communication Studies Students Recognized Thirty-six Bethel students presented research at the Central States Communication Association conference in Kansas City, Mo., this spring, receiving awards for top paper and top poster.

Forensics Team Sets Records Bethel’s forensics team completed another standout season in 2012-13.

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They made 82 final rounds in individual events and received more than 100 awards, while fielding four of the top 10 novice speakers at the Christian College National tournament at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark., where they took third place in individual events.

Math Team Named Outstanding Winner A Bethel team has once again been named one of the 11 Outstanding Winners in this year’s COMAP MCM, a highly competitive, 96-hour, international mathematical modeling competition. In addition, the team—comprising Bethel seniors Tony Burand, a chemistry and physics major; Jake Smith, a math and physics major; and Michael Tetzlaff, a computer science and physics major— was awarded the 2013 Mathematical Association of America prize. COMAP, the Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications, sponsors the annual Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) to challenge teams of students to clarify, analyze, and propose solutions to open-ended problems. The contest attracts diverse students and faculty advisors from more than 500 institutions around the world. This year, 5,636 teams from 14 countries competed. Bethel has

accumulated four wins since entering its first COMAP MCM competition in 2001, accounting for 3% of all winning papers in that time. This rate of success is equal to MIT’s win rate during that same time period, and only six institutions worldwide have won the contest more often than Bethel since online records began.

Chemistry Student Awarded Presidential Graduate Fellowship Chemistry major Andreas Copan ’13 received a Presidential Graduate Fellowship from the University of Georgia. The highly competitive fellowship guarantees five years of financial support and includes special opportunities designed to enhance Copan’s professional development as he engages in full-time research and graduate studies.

Spanish Major Receives Emerging Scholars’ Award Sydney Quandt ’13 is one of the first two students to receive the Emerging Scholars’ Award from the North American Christian Foreign Language Association (NACFLA),

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which recognizes students for their contribution to the integration of faith and learning in the field of world languages, literatures, and cultures. Under the mentorship of Associate Professor of Spanish Sandi Weightman, Quandt presented at the association’s annual conference at Covenant College in Georgia, and was selected as an award recipient for her paper, “Latina/o Feminist Theology— La vida es la lucha: The Struggle is Life.”

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Abby Stocker ’14 won the Schrun Prize for Literary Analysis at Taylor University’s “Making Literature” conference, Taylor, Ind., this spring. The prize was one of just two awarded, and the only one given for scholarly work. Inspired by the conference, Stocker and several other students launched Colloquy, a peer-reviewed publication of undergraduate scholarship. Of 22 submissions, seven essays were chosen for publication in the inaugural issue.

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English Student Wins Literary Prize

“Every college wants talented athletes who will play hard, but at Bethel we learn who we play for—God, who has given us our talents and helps us apply them the best way possible. I have appreciated the support we’ve received from the Bethel community and parents.” —Kelly Swenson ’13, women’s basketball player

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From the Locker Room Meet standout Bethel spring athletes Baseball David Freed • Sr., North Oaks, Minn. A four-year starter, Freed helped the baseball team advance to the MIAC playoffs the last two years after a 12-year drought. He tallied 387 at-bats in 124 games played, recording 130 hits, 99 runs, and 56 runs batted in. He was just as good on the pitcher’s mound, striking out 74 batters in 163.1 innings pitched, and amassing a record of 13-14 in 29 career starts. Softball Rachel Gilbert • Sr., Becker, Minn. A two-time MIAC All-Conference player, Gilbert pushed the Royals to their best finish in program history this spring, second among conference schools after the regular season and in the 2013 MIAC playoffs. She was also selected to the NFCA All-Midwest Region Third Team in 2012 and chosen MIAC Academic All-Conference for her commitment to success in the classroom. Men’s Tennis Tucker Morris • Sr., Arden Hills, Minn. A two-time MIAC All-Conference player, Morris was the first Bethel University tennis player to receive the MIAC’s highest conference award— the Arthur Ashe Award. The award recognizes a senior tennis studentathlete with outstanding sportsmanship and exemplary athletic, academic, and humanitarian accomplishments. Morris ended his senior season 10-5 in singles play and 10-3 in doubles play with partner Reggie Ronning. Women’s Tennis

Lisa Scheevel • Sr., St. Cloud, Minn. A four-year contributor to the Royals women’s tennis team, Scheevel helped Bethel reach the MIAC playoffs in 2013 for the first time in program history. She was chosen All-Conference in doubles play, while being selected to the All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team in 2011 and 2012. Scheevel has also been recognized as an Academic All-Conference student-athlete.

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Rachel Kalk • Jr., Isanti, Minn. Named Academic All-Conference in her first year of eligibility, Kalk has been an exceptional student-athlete for the women’s track and field program both in the classroom and on the track. She’s broken two Bethel records, including the indoor 60-meter hurdles and outdoor 100-meter hurdles races, and has posted a top five finish in six total events.

Men’s Outdoor Track and Field

Rob LeMay • Sr., Maplewood, Minn. LeMay finished his college track career with 14 top 10 times among Bethel University indoor and outdoor records. His achievements included three second-best times indoors, a first place finish in the 400-meter dash at the 2012 MIAC Indoor and 2012 MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and a runner-up finish at the 2013 MIAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.

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All-American. Bethel women’s hockey player Cristina Masten, a junior, had an incredible 2012-13 season, leading the conference in scoring with 37 points on 24 goals and 13 assists. She also led the nation in game-winning goals with seven, which, together with her scoring mark, garnered her AllAmerican recognition.

Softball Standouts. The Royals softball team ended its season with the best finish in program history. Bethel was MIAC runner-up in regular season play with a 14-6 record and went on to finish as runner-up in the MIAC playoffs. Sophomore shortstop Angie Jackson was awarded conference player of the year and head coach Rod Radcliffe was honored as conference coach of the year. Double Threat. Gavin Maurer ’13 is one of 29 male athletes to receive the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, after graduating with a 3.81 GPA and a degree in biology (pre-med) while playing nose guard for a Royals football squad that went 21-5 in his three years on the team.

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Name: Matt Rowley Year: Senior Sport: Baseball

“You do not have to be a Division I athlete to be tremendously successful; in fact, the supportive, developmental environment at Bethel may take athletes to a higher level than if they were somewhere else. Athletes can build confidence continuously over weeks, months, and years by feeling supported in all areas of their lives, not just track and field. If the focus is on the right areas, then the environment is right for significant personal improvement to happen.” —Andrew Rock, men’s and women’s track and field, first season Read the full interview with Coach Rock at bethelroyals.com

Hometown: Minnetonka, Minn. Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Who’s your biggest inspiration, and why? This one goes to my family—all of them! My dad has played a huge role in my life, training me to be a “knight”: accepting responsibility, leading courageously, rejecting passivity, and expecting the greater reward. My mom has given me wisdom, and throughout my whole life has pointed me to what the Bible says. It has proven to be the truest guide. My brother Dave has shown me the greatest courage in life and has been an example that I’ve always hoped to follow closely while growing up. Another inspiration for me is the guys on the team who give it their all at every practice even when they don’t get much playing time. Seeing them work with all their heart inspires me to do the same and give them my best! How do you find motivation before each game? Before each game I remember that I have dedicated every game that I play to the Lord. My trust is in Him. I know I cannot guarantee the outcome of the game, but I can promise that I will get out there, have fun, and do my best! I think of Proverbs 16:3, “Commit whatever you do to the Lord and your plans will succeed.” I always try to pray with my parents before the games, too.

You’ve been touted as a prospect for the upcoming draft. Would you like to go pro? Having the chance to play professional baseball has always been a dream of mine. My grandpa’s uncle told him before I was even born that I would play right field for the Minnesota Twins. I still don’t know quite what to think of that! Right now, I’m planning to start working at Intereum in Plymouth, Minn., helping as an account specialist with various healthcare companies. You’re a two-time AllMIAC Player, the 2012 MIAC MVP, and an ABCA/ Rawlings All-American. With that said, what, in your mind, has been your biggest accomplishment? My biggest accomplishment has been helping others desire to get to know God better through my life. Whether it was through the way I played baseball or in anything else I did, anyone who chose to walk closer with the Lord as a result was my biggest accomplishment! I try to keep an eternal perspective as much as possible. James 4:14 says that we “are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanish.” This life is a blink of an eye. photo by Scott Streble

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Avid readers enjoy giving book recommendations, because each time they suggest a favorite read, it’s a chance to share a piece of their story. Before you finish your summer reading, hear from a few Bethel professors who recommend books that shape who they are and what they teach.

Sara Wyse

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences

Books from a plant ecologist on faith, food, and the natural world Favorite kids’ book Old Turtle by Douglas Wood This is a very cool story about the animals arguing over the attributes of God. Finally, Old Turtle shows up and says, “God is all of these things.” From this book, even a little tot can start to see how the created world reveals our creator (Rom. 1:20). photo by Scott Streble

Great science read The Language of God by Francis Collins Francis Collins, physician-geneticist and lead for the Human Genome Project, is also a Christian. His book asks if it’s possible that science and faith really aren’t in conflict with each other. It hits on the Big Bang theory. It hits on evolution. It’s also accessible so you don’t need a degree in science to read it.

Book I take to the lake Listening Point by Sigurd Olson There’s one author I love taking on summer vacations, and that’s Sigurd Olson. His writing is very rich, it’s descriptive, and it really gives you a sense of place. Even if I’m sitting on the deck at home, it makes me feel like I’m on Minnesota’s North Shore enjoying God’s creation. 12

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A thought-provoking read Your Life in Rhythm by Bruce Miller We try to balance everything—work, personal life, fun. And this book says maybe we shouldn’t be trying to balance everything. Sometimes our seasons are busy. Sometimes our seasons are more relaxed. It encourages you to think about your life in seasons and to accept the ebb and flow of priorities.

One book on my summer reading list Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan This book combines science with actually being in the kitchen. He looks at the chemical transformations that occur in our food during the cooking process.

Mark McCloskey

Professor of Ministry Leadership; Lead Faculty, Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership, Bethel Seminary

Books from a leadership coach on showing character and courage in all areas of life Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality by Henry Cloud Cloud makes a compelling case that who we are best determines what we do, how we interact, and what we eventually accomplish. No one is born with integrity. We have to develop it. And we develop it by embracing the difficulties and rigors of adult life.

Book I’m recommending to couples The Upside Down Marriage by Jim Keller I typically don’t recommend marriage books, but this is incredibly thought-provoking, wise, practical advice with a twist to it. He has chapters titled “Give Up Finding Your Soulmate,” “Fight More Often,” and “Don’t Talk So Much.” It’s a very unique take on marriage advice—and it’s a joy to read.

Best autobiographies Life and Death in Shanghai by Nien Cheng This is a gripping tale about Cheng’s fight against Maoist totalitarian communism at the time of the cultural revolution in China. She was put in jail for years, and the Chinese authorities attempted to break her will. It’s very difficult to put down.

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Best book on character development

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela This is Mandela’s incredibly inspiring story about his triumph over apartheid, and how his years in jail prepared him for his mission to bring South Africa into a representative democracy.

Best quick read The Power of TED by David Emerald This book gives us a framework for breaking out of the cycle of blame and getting to a more proactive state by taking responsibility for our own future and looking to mentors and coaches for constructive input.

Best book about change What Matters Now by Gary Hamel How do we survive and thrive in a world of relentless change and unstoppable innovation? Hamel offers a very surprising answer. He says we must rediscover timeless virtues and pursue what’s noble by developing our character. Bethel University

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Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, College of Arts & Sciences photo by Scott Streble

Books from a theologian on how our context shapes our understanding of God One book that opened my eyes Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Like me, Achebe is a Nigerian. I first read his book when I was 12 years old. It talks about the experiences of Nigerians when they encountered Western missionaries and colonists. This story shaped me and still influences what I do today.

Best book recommendation I received Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference by Warren St. John It’s about a soccer team of refugee kids in Georgia, and if you know anything about me, you know I love soccer. I resonated with it as a soccer player, but also as a theologian because it demonstrates how two groups of people can witness the same things but interpret them differently because of their own stories.

Best book about the human side of theology Confessions by St. Augustine For me, Confessions reflects the humanity of theology. St. Augustine weaves together his own personal life and experiences and struggles, but uses them as a medium to reflect God as well. It’s important that we see theology as a human enterprise—as something that human beings do.

The book that shaped my theological vision Theology and Identity by Kwame Bediako Growing up I believed that doing theology meant staying in the library and constructing something that would shape the life of the church. But Bediako helped me see that good theologians are those who are aware of how their context shapes their theology.

Judi Landrum

Assistant Dean of Education Programs and Professor of Education, Graduate School

Books from a literacy expert on just about everything Best book about my field for the lay reader Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolfe It’s about the morphology and background of reading and literacy, and it’s extremely well written. It’s usually a book my students hang onto when they’re done. photo by Scott Streble

Best recent nonfiction The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore This book features two gentlemen named Wes 14

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Moore who both grew up in Baltimore and came from a low socioeconomic status. One is a Rhodes Scholar. One is in prison for life. So the question raised by the book is: Why?

Best play The Henry plays by William Shakespeare What I like about these plays is Prince Hal. He’s a fun-loving teenager, but he tells his father that when he needs to rise up and be responsible and serious, at that moment he will do so. And he does. I appreciate that character trait—someone who loves, appreciates, and enjoys life, but makes the hard decisions when he or she needs to.

Ken Smith

Adjunct Instructor, College of Adult & Professional Studies/Graduate School

Books from a futurist on morality, good versus evil, and issues we face in today’s modern world Favorite book I teach at Bethel Moral Freedom by Alan Wolfe The idea of Moral Freedom is that everyone decides for themselves what’s right and wrong. Now, I don’t agree with the concept, but I use it because it’s a great opportunity to talk about the implications of a culture that has no solid, absolute foundation.

Funniest book I’ve ever read Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen It’s a young adult novel about two little boys growing up on a farm in the 1930s or ’40s. At one point in the book, the boys say, “You know, we don’t get up every day expecting to get in trouble, we just kind of do.” And it’s just funny, the antics these kids have.

One good book club book The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls My book club read The Glass Castle a few years ago, and it’s an easy and engaging read. The author’s parents were bright and talented people, but it seems almost as if they chose to be homeless and irresponsible when other options were available to them. The book creates rich fodder for group discussion.

Best classic novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo No question about it. All 1,500 pages of it. It’s a powerful story about good versus evil. Plus you get a little bit of history about the French Revolution. I just love it. My copy is full of highlighting.

Two children’s books every adult should read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis I’ll never forget Lewis’ imagery of the death of Christ and breaking the power of sin. When that stone tablet breaks in half in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, it’s just amazing. Prince Caspian is the same way. There’s so much substance in each of these.

Best books about current social issues almost any book by Jodi Picoult Picoult is an author I don’t always agree with, but she makes you think about some of the real ethical dilemmas we’re facing in our social world today—whether you read her book My Sister’s Keeper, which talks about creating a second child basically to provide parts and cells, or Mercy, about the question of euthanasia.

Best book by my favorite author The Source by James Michener I think I’ve read just about everything Michener has written. He writes very long novels, and in each novel he tells the story of a family over hundreds of years to give you a history of that country. The Source is about a dig in Israel. They find all these artifacts, and then you come back and get the story with each artifact along the way. Bethel University

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1. The Campus Store is independently owned and operated by Bethel University; all proceeds go back to the university and ultimately benefit students. Its full-time staff of five, all with retail backgrounds, is complemented by 21 student workers. 2. The Campus Store has been in its present spacious and accessible location, on level two of Brushaber Commons, since March 2009. 3. Customers appreciate the convenience of â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-stop shoppingâ&#x20AC;? at the Campus Store, where they can find Bethel apparel, emblematic gifts, trade books, Bibles, office and school supplies, snacks, convenience items, and more. The store sells more than 1,500 packs of Orbit gum annually and is the only place on campus where you can get an icecold Coca-Cola! 4. The Campus Store staff stays on top of the latest trends in apparel, merchandise, and books, ensuring that the assortment is fresh and relevant. As always, alums receive a 15% discount on Bethel gear. 5. The Campus Store processes more than 6,000 transactions during Welcome Week alone, as new students and their families stock up for the coming year. 6. The Campus Store offers educational discounts to Bethel students for Microsoft Office and Adobe products. 7. Friendly, knowledgeable student employees help fellow students find textbooks and course materials. The Campus Store employs approximately 20 students each school year.

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“Who knows what I mean when I say food fusion?” asks Executive Chef Justin Kaderlik, of Sodexo, Bethel University’s food services provider. He looks around the group of students gathered in Bethel’s Monson Dining Center kitchen. Junior Jesse Dresselhaus finally offers a guess: “It’s combining foods that you might not expect would work together.” Kaderlik can barely contain his grin. “Exactly. It’s about thinking beyond the norm. Taking ingredients from different areas, techniques and flavors from different cultures, and combining them to create something completely new. The sky’s the limit. And that’s what we’re doing tonight.” On the evening’s agenda are recipes that sound like they came from an upscale restaurant menu, not from a university cooking class: grilled chicken tikka masala with tomato jalapeño cream sauce over aromatic coconut lime jasmine rice; garlic basil and garden tomato bruschetta on toasted crostini; crème fraîche cheesecake with sour cherries and seasonal fruit. Those dishes are just a few that students in Sodexo’s spring cooking classes learn to prepare, from prep to presentation. Kaderlik relishes challenging his protégés. “There’s a lot of skill level here,” he says. “I’ve had students come into class who have really done their homework. They know the ingredients; they have the knife skills. We have some veterans here from last year’s class, too.”

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Makes 8 servings Ingredients for toasted crostini: 1 loaf fresh bread (preferably French baguette or French bread) Olive oil Kosher salt (to taste) Coarse ground black pepper (to taste) Directions for toasted crostini: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Cut bread on a thin bias. Place onto baking tray, spacing bread slices evenly. 3. Drizzle olive oil over bread slices, then season the bread with kosher salt and ground black pepper (roughly 75% salt, 25% pepper). 4. Bake bread slices at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they become golden brown. 5. Set crostini aside to cool. Ingredients for bruschetta: 2 fresh Roma tomatoes (diced) ¼ fresh red onion (diced small) 1 ½ teaspoons fresh garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chiffonade—cut into thin strips) 1 cup balsamic vinegar (reduced) ¼ cup fresh grated Romano cheese or shredded parmesan cheese Kosher salt (to taste) Coarse ground black pepper (to taste) Directions for bruschetta: 1. Pour balsamic vinegar into stainless steel pot and place on stove on medium heat. Reduce the balsamic vinegar until three-fourths reduced. (Watch closely. Balsamic can easily burn.) To test the thickness of the balsamic reduction, remove a small amount with a spoon and drip it onto a cold/stainless steel surface. The consistency should be thick when cool, like the consistency of pancake syrup. 2. Strain diced tomatoes to remove excess water. 3. Mix tomatoes, red onions, garlic, olive oil, and cheese. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste. 4. Scoop a small amount of bruschetta mixture onto toasted crostini. 5. Sprinkle fresh basil leaf chiffonade on each bruschetta crostini. Using a spoon, drizzle a small amount of balsamic reduction over each.

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About eight years ago, Sodexo General Manager Bob Schuchardt came up with the idea for student cooking classes. His modest goal was to prepare students for life after Bethel by teaching the basics of grocery shopping and equipping a kitchen. He also hoped to increase students’ knowledge and awareness of food. “We wanted students to appreciate the whole food cycle, from where it comes from and how it’s produced, to how you prepare it, to enjoying it.”

Garlic Basil & Garden Tomato Bruschetta on Toasted Crostini

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Students Kayli Boggs, DuVaughn Schroeder, Jesse Dresselhaus, and Mark Turner prepare and plate their fresh garlic basil and garden tomato bruschetta.

Then, three years ago, Kaderlik—a Paris-trained graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts School and winner of two gold medals from the American Culinary Federation’s Culinary Olympics—joined the Sodexo team at Bethel. He soon decided to take Schuchardt’s idea to the next level. Now, over the course of six class sessions taught by a variety of Sodexo chefs, students learn to make soups, appetizers, pasta, bread, cheesecake, and a series of increasingly complex gourmet entrées. “This is a university, so students are mainly here to focus on their classes and majors,” says Kaderlik. “But students should also learn about food so they can be more well-rounded. When

they get into their professions, go to dinners with colleagues, and see carpaccio or ceviche on the menu, they’ll know what those foods are.” Kaderlik loves pushing the envelope with the food his talented team prepares in Bethel’s kitchens, and he challenges his students to do the same. “The best part about being a chef is the creativity,” he says. “You never get bored: There’s the planning, from concept to execution, and the ability to take a dish to another level that people have never thought of. That’s what makes me happy.”

1. If you have a soup or stock that’s too salty, try adding a peeled potato. The potato will soak up some 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Chef Kaderlik’s Kitchen Tips of the salt. Another way to reduce salt is by adding granulated sugar and apple cider vinegar a little at a time. If your dish is too spicy, add more of the main, non-spicy product (i.e., add chicken to a chickenbased dish). You can also add crushed pineapple to tame the taste (the sweet neutralizes the spice). To fix a broken cream sauce or soup, reduce heavy cream by one-third and then slowly whisk the hot reduced cream into the broken sauce. For easy-to-peel hardboiled eggs, add 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar to 2 cups water. Boil eggs for 6 to 8 minutes. After eggs are cooked, place in an ice water bath. The shells will be soft and easy to peel. To fix a burnt tomato sauce or soup, add spices listed in original recipe to help mask burnt flavor. Then whisk peanut butter with warm water in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the thinned peanut butter to the tomato sauce or soup and mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste. This method should greatly reduce if not eliminate the burnt taste.

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Sodexo and Stewardship Sodexo, Bethel’s food services provider, is committed to stewardship, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. They work hard to provide the Bethel community with locally sourced food while reducing its environmental footprint. Their efforts include purchasing fresh in-season products from local farmers through Food Alliance, a coalition working to promote sustainable farming; cultivating on-campus gardens (located near the seminary buildings) for vegetables and herbs; and partnering with Griesel Cooperative to convert used fryer oil into fuel. Sodexo also recycles paper, cans, and all plastics, and donates recyclable food scraps to Barthold Farms, a network of local family farms.

Student Chefs According to Schuchardt, student response to the cooking classes has been enthusiastic. “The students have really enjoyed the connection with our chefs and the opportunity to receive hands-on training from experts,” he says. The spring class had 15 spots, which filled quickly. Students signed up for a variety of reasons, from exploring an interest in the culinary arts to learning practical life skills. They all agreed the classes were an amazing experience. “The class taught me to be creative and have fun in the kitchen. We shouldn’t be intimidated by trying something new,” says senior Noelani Sprecher. “It was also helpful to learn practical things like how to tell when bread is done or why chefs flambé a dish…besides to look cool.” Emma Buhr, a senior, appreciated the opportunity to learn from accomplished chefs. “They showed us how to make some

Crème Fraîche Cheesecake with Sour Cherries Makes 8-10 servings Ingredients for crème fraîche cheesecake: 1 ½ cups cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup goat cheese ¼ teaspoons black pepper ½ cup sugar 4 large eggs 1 ½ cups crème fraîche Directions for crème fraîche cheesecake: 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. 2. Wrap bottom of 9” spring form pan with foil. Use parchment in spring form pan. Place pan on baking sheet. 3. Beat cream cheese and goat cheese until very smooth. Add sugar and continue beating. Add crème fraîche, vanilla, and pepper, and continue beating. 4. Beat in eggs one at a time. 5. Pour mixture into prepared pan. 6. Bake for 10 minutes. 7. Reduce temperature to 250°F. Bake for 45-60 minutes until cake is set (a bit of a wobble in the middle is okay). Cool completely. Ingredients for sour cherries: 2/ 3 cup sugar 2 pints pitted sour cherries 2/ 3 cup water 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Directions for sour cherries: 1. Pour sugar with 2/3 cup water into heavy saucepan. 2. Cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens. 3. Add cherries and vinegar. 4. Cook, stirring until cherries soften and release their juices. 5. Using slotted spoon, transfer cherries to bowl. 6. Continue cooking liquid in pan until sauce reduces by half. 7. Remove from heat. Stir cherries back into sauce.

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Unmold cheesecake and serve with cherry sauce, or any seasonal fruit with sauce.

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challenging dishes,” she says, “and it was a lot of fun learning about the diversity of ideas and perspectives in cooking.“ Senior Drake Friesen agrees that the challenges students faced in the kitchen were worth the effort. “My favorite part was enjoying the creations we made. It’s so satisfying to taste something and say, ‘I made that? Wow.’” Schuchardt has noticed a similar reaction from the parents of cooking class graduates. “Students have gone home and cooked for their families, and their parents were amazed. Moms and dads have approached me at commencement to say, ‘My son made a cheesecake for Easter, and we couldn’t believe it!’” BU This story’s writer Erik Gruber ’06 proudly displays the results of his cooking class experience.

Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala with Tomato Jalapeño Cream Sauce over Aromatic Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice Makes 8 servings Ingredients for chicken and tomato jalapeño cream sauce: 2 cups plain yogurt 1-2 bananas (peeled and pureed) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2-4 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust amount to preferred heat)

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger Kosher salt (to taste) 6– 4 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves (minced)

1 fresh jalapeño pepper (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon paprika 1 quart canned tomato sauce 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Directions for chicken: 1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, minced fresh ginger, and salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 3. Shake off excess marinade and place chicken on grill. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. 4. Allow chicken to cool, then cut into bite-size pieces. Directions for tomato jalapeño cream sauce: 1. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and jalapeño for 1 minute. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon cumin, paprika, and salt to taste. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. 2. Add grilled chicken and simmer for 10 minutes. Ingredients for aromatic coconut lime jasmine rice: 1 cup dry uncooked jasmine rice 1 ½ cups coconut milk cold water 1 large fresh lime (to squeeze for juice) Directions for aromatic coconut lime jasmine rice: 1. Place rice in small stockpot with coconut milk and add water until liquid just covers the rice (don’t rinse rice before cooking). 2. Cover rice and simmer over low heat. 3. After rice has been cooked, squeeze fresh lime into rice for scent. Serve tikka masala over rice on large platter. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Second in a series of insiders’ guides to great attractions, lodging, and food in Bethel-connected cities nationwide, written by real experts—the alumni, students, and staff who live and work there.

by Suzanne Yonker GS’09 research assistance by Scott Wible S’02 and Lauren Graf ’14 illustrated by Leah Sands ’13 Bethel University

Home to Bethel University’s main campus, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is known for its high quality of life, dynamic arts community, top-tier restaurants, and plentiful recreational opportunities. There’s something for everyone, from bike trails along countless lakes, to art museums, zoos, and the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. Flyover country? Hardly. Read on for insiders’ tips from alums, students, and staff who live and work in the Twin Cities.

Hannah Garcia ’16

DO “Swing dancing at the Wabasha Street Caves.”

Holly Pierson ’08 Learner Orientation Specialist, CAPS/GS SEE “The famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center.”

Joseph Dworak ’97, S’06 Director of Admissions, Bethel Seminary and CAPS/GS EAT “Galactic Pizza in Uptown/Lake and Lyndale—fantastic pizza and dreamy Italian egg rolls.”

Nancy Seaberg Carlson ’73

DO “Como Park Zoo is great (and free)!”

David Clark Vice President and Dean, Bethel Seminary EAT “My favorite hole-in-the-wall eating joint: Mavericks on Lexington near Larpenteur in Roseville. The best roast beef sandwiches in the world. The worst atmosphere. Definitely worth the trip.”

Barbara Wright Carlson Consultant, Office of Communications and Marketing EAT “Hazel’s Restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. Amazing food, locally grown ingredients, socially active owners.”

Bobbi Seibert ’15

EAT “Cossetta’s Italian Market and Pizzeria—a wonderful Italian restaurant with amazing food and atmosphere. The staff is friendly and always ready to serve their guests. It’s a perfect place for a date or dinner with friends. Highly recommended! I also like The Neighborhood Café—it’s a cute little café that serves amazing breakfast! Everything is homemade from the orange juice to the chicken strips to the pancake batter.”

Molly Wickam ’91 Associate Professor/Program Director, Academic Resource Center, CAPS/GS SEE “Visit the University of Minnesota’s Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. I usually go on the three-mile walk, which allows me to see all of the beautiful gardens, trees, and exhibits. A bonus is when there is a wedding taking place.”

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Eric Gossett Professor of Mathematics SEE “The Museum of Russian Art.”

Cindy Pfingsten Creative Content Specialist, Office of Communications and Marketing DO “Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater is one of my favorite places to take my two daughters. The unique play equipment encourages kids’ imaginations and mirrors the history and sites of Stillwater. Best of all, moms can grab a Starbucks close by and enjoy watching the kids play for hours!”

Katie Chapin ’15

DO “The Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis. This cute, eclectic children’s bookstore has everything from fairy tales to classics and picture books. The best part is that the store is also a petting zoo! You’ll find cats and chickens running about, plus birds, mice, a ferret, a turtle, and a whole lot more. There’s even a fish tank in the bathroom. I’m 20 years old, and I have as much fun as the four-year-olds!”

Sarah (Tommerdahl) Crabtree ’09, S’18 Associate Director of Operations, Bethel Seminary and CAPS/GS EAT “Sugar Sugar Candy. This store has it all—from $11 chocolate bars to 10-cent pieces of candy from a jar. Joanie, the owner, is a chocolate connoisseur. She can describe with great detail how the flavors will hit the palate.”

Matthew Neufeld ’11 Data Support Specialist, CAPS/GS DO “The many events at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds all year ’round, besides our great state fair around Labor Day. Events include everything from giant book sales to classic car rallies. The Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis is scenic at night and within walking distance of lots of venues near Gold Medal Park, including the Guthrie Theater. On Saturday mornings, visit the Mill City Farmers Market.” EAT “Annie’s Parlour serves the best burgers and shakes in the metro.”

Lori (Swanson) Jass ’85, S’92

DO “Shopping at the Mall of America or seeing a game of one of Minnesota’s great sports teams: the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, or Lynx, or the Saint Paul Saints (minor league baseball). Or visit historic Stillwater with its shops, restaurants, and boating along the scenic St. Croix.”

Britt Olson Learner Success Advisor, CAPS/GS DO “Rent surrey bikes at Minnehaha Falls.” EAT “The Aster Café overlooks the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis and has live music most evenings.” SEE “Tour the James J. Hill House.” STAY “The Ann Bean Mansion in Stillwater.” WORSHIP “Substance Church has several locations and times.”

Laura Gilbertson S’05 Adjunct Instructor, CAPS/GS DO/WORSHIP “Visit the Landscape Arboretum on a Sunday afternoon before or after attending Westwood Community Church. Westwood is a Converge church with about 4,000+ on a given weekend. It’s across the street from the Arboretum.”

Lilliana Branitski Administrative Assistant for Leadership and Business, CAPS/GS DO “Rent a pontoon at Howard’s Point Marina on Lake Minnetonka to float on one of Minnesota’s beautiful 10,000 lakes. Or for about $10, you can get a ride on the restored Steamboat Minnehaha to cruise Lake Minnetonka from Wayzata Bay or Excelsior Bay.”

Cheryl Brunkow ’83 Graphic Designer, Office of Communications and Marketing DO “William O’Brien State Park north of Stillwater is our favorite park to visit—spring, summer, and fall. Hike on the trails along the gorgeous bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River and then stop for ice cream at the General Scoop in the charming Marine on St. Croix, which is straight south of the park.” EAT “The Bachelor Farmer is the hottest eating spot in Minneapolis. Try the Sunday brunch, which is a little cheaper than dinner, and amazing. It’s Scandinavian-inspired food in a funky warehouse setting.”

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Jessica Darling ’09

EAT “Yogurt Lab. The best fro yo!” WORSHIP “GracePoint Church. Amazing pastor and community!”

Ross Jahnke ’10 Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Bethel Seminary WORSHIP “Calvary Church, with campuses in Roseville and White Bear Lake.” EAT “Snuffy’s in Roseville or Giuseppe’s Italian Ristorante in New Brighton.”

Elise Riveness ’13

DO “The Midtown Global Market is located right off Lake Street in the heart of South Minneapolis. It consists of locally owned, independent businesses that provide a cultural array of beautiful music, food, clothing, classes, and gifts. This is a fabulous place to grab a cup of coffee, enjoy delicious African curry, or engage in conversation.”

Thorsten Moritz Professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary EAT “Big recommendation for The Black Sea Restaurant near the corner of Snelling and Minnehaha in Roseville. Good Turkish food. Super friendly. Cheap. Actually Turkish, including excellent Turkish coffee—this is not your usual coffee experience.”

Jenna Bolmgren ’03

WORSHIP “Eagle Brook (with five locations and five service times), plus the Spring Lake Park campus has an additional 12:45 p.m. Sunday service for those who enjoy sleeping in, like me!”

Nicolle Westlund ’09

EAT “Pizzeria Lola. Featured on The Food Network’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’ this South Minneapolis pizza parlor features unique topping choices like Korean BBQ and ‘The Boise’ (with potato and fontina). Lola also offers the best gluten-free crust option in the Twin Cities. While you wait for your pizza, get your picture taken at their photo booth, and for dessert, try the ice cream topped with olive oil and sea salt!”

Sam Helgerson GS’02 Assistant Professor, CAPS/GS DO Visit Grand Avenue in St. Paul—eclectic and interesting shops and eateries.”

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EAT “The desserts at Café Latte are unique in that they taste as good as they look.” SEE “The Cathedral of St. Paul—you don’t have to be Roman Catholic to be awed by the architecture.”

Kelly Cole ’09

DO “Go to Lake Minnetonka. It’s even better now that the Tonka Trolley in Excelsior serves Sebastian Joe’s ice cream and rents paddle boards and kayaks. Summer concerts in Minneapolis are also a blast—particularly concerts at the Minnesota Zoo and The Basilica Block Party. The best movie theater: ShowPlace ICON. Who doesn’t want to eat a skillet cookie with ice cream while watching a good movie in large, cozy seats? You can even choose your own seats ahead of time!”

Beth Nyenhuis Enrollment Counselor, CAPS/GS DO “Triple Espresso—clean comedy that is SO funny!”

Raela Schoenherr ’09

DO “Minneapolis Institute of Arts, or the Riverview or Heights Theaters with their classic movie series.” EAT “Yum! in St. Louis Park.”

Elizabeth Lorentz ’84, G’05 Senior Enrollment Counselor, CAPS/GS EAT “San Pedro Café in Hudson, Wis., about 20 minutes from St. Paul. It’s Caribbean fare—wood-fired pizza and spicy Caribbean jerk chicken. My favorite is the smoked chicken nachos or the lobster and shrimp rasta dip. Also, Juicy Nookie burgers are great at the Nook, and Qfanatic serves great barbeque.”

Trip Notes

Check out these websites for more information about many of the places mentioned in this guide.

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Area lakes—www.minneapolisparks.org

Annie’s Parlour—https://www.facebook.com/dinkytownannies

Cathedral of Saint Paul—www.cathedralsaintpaul.org

Aster Café—www.aster-cafe.com

James J. Hill House—sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/james-j-hill-house

The Bachelor Farmer—thebachelorfarmer.com

Minneapolis Institute of Arts—www.artsmia.org

The Black Sea Restaurant—www.blacksearestaurant.com

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum—www.arboretum.umn.edu

Café Latte—www.cafelatte.com

The Museum of Russian Art—www.tmora.org

Cossetta’s Italian Market and Pizzeria—www.facebook.com/ cossettaspizzeria

Riverview Theater—www.riverviewtheater.com Walker Art Center—www.walkerart.org

Galactic Pizza—www.galacticpizza.com Giuseppe’s Italian Ristorante—www.giuseppesnewbrighton.com

Hazel’s Restaurant—www.hazelsnortheast.com

Como Park Zoo—www.comozooconservatory.org

The Neighborhood Café—www.theneighborhoodcafemn.com

Grand Avenue, St. Paul—www.grandave.com

Nook—www.crnook.com

Howard’s Point Marina—www.howardspoint.com

Pizzeria Lola—www.pizzerialola.com

Mall of America—www.mallofamerica.com

Qfanatic—www.qfanatic.com

Midtown Global Market—www.midtownglobalmarket.org

San Pedro Café—www.sanpedrocafe.com

Mill City Farmers Market—millcityfarmersmarket.org

Sebastian Joe’s—www.sebastianjoesicecream.com

ShowPlace ICON movie theater—showplaceicon.com/Select.aspx

Snuffy’s—www.snuffysroseville.com

Stillwater—www.ci.stillwater.mn.us

Sugar Sugar Candy— www.sugar-sugarcandy.com

Tonka Trolley—www.tonkatrolley.com

Yogurt Lab—www.yogurtlabs.com

Triple Espresso—tripleespresso.com/about

Yum!—www.yumkitchen.com

Maverick’s—www.mavericksroastbeef.com

Wabasha Street Caves—www.wabashastreetcaves.com Wild Rumpus—www.wildrumpusbooks.com William O’Brien State Park—dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/william_ obrien/index.html

Stay Ann Bean Mansion—www.annbeanmansion.com

Worship Calvary Church—www.calvarychurch.us Eagle Brook Church—www.eaglebrookchurch.com GracePoint Church—www.exploregracepoint.com Substance Church—www.substancechurch.com Westwood Community Church—westwoodcc.org/default.aspx

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ProFile– Brad Frost and Joel Johnson

Frost ’96, Minnesota’s head coach for the past six seasons, and Johnson ’96, his assistant, coached the Gophers to a perfect 41-0 season in 2012-13, culminating in their second straight NCAA title. But while outrageous success has defined the program, the two say their ultimate goal is to provide a transformative college experience for their players. “We have goals in place that our players will graduate and that we will compete for national championships, but we know that college can’t be based upon whether or not we win championships,” says Frost. “So we try to instill specific values into our program that will influence who the women become and what kind of relationships they surround themselves with.”

“I may be the only Bible people ever read, so I try to live accordingly in front of our players.” —Brad Frost

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The values of toughness, gratefulness, devotion, and discipline are all woven into the program’s DNA, something the two confess they learned from coaches at Bethel University. “[Bethel coaches] helped me see these values in action and how they shaped men and women at the collegiate level,” says Johnson. “As a result, Brad and I made it our goal to not only implement them in our locker room, but also into our personal lives, so that our players would see and believe that these values are important to us.” And the players have noticed, often asking their coaches for advice about significant life choices. “I learned early in my career that I may be the only Bible people ever read,” says Frost, “so I’ve tried to recognize that and live accordingly in front of our players.” With a 49-game winning streak and what the Gopher squad calls back-to-back “Natty Championships,” the coaching duo knows the pressure to win is ever higher. But keeping the goal of a valuesdriven college experience in mind has helped perhaps the best team in college women’s hockey history achieve success no matter what the scoreboard says. “For us, being coaches is about developing our players as people first, and hockey players after that. Hockey is just a platform to help change lives.”

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When they entered Bethel in fall 1992, Brad Frost and Joel Johnson (below, l to r) had never met. So it would have been impossible for them—or anyone else—to envision what they would someday accomplish together: lead the Minnesota Gophers women’s hockey team to consecutive national championships and a 49-game winning streak—an NCAA women’s hockey record.

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80s Julie (Obinger) Miller ’80 published the Bible study curriculum Inspired to Take the Road Less Traveled: A Journey through the Book of Acts. It’s available through the usual outlets as well as her website www.heartmatterspublishing.com

the country with his wife, where they homeschool the youngest of their three children. St. Louis, Mo.

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Steven Olberg ’90 has an M.A. from DePaul University and an Ed.D. from the University of St. Thomas. His dissertation, Political Graffiti Matthew Karl Weber ’81 is senior on the West Bank Wall in Israel/ pastor at Atwater Park Baptist Palestine, was published by Edwin Church in Los Angeles. Mellen Press. Robert Hajicek ’89 wrote his debut young-adult novel Merlin’s Blade, the first in a trilogy, under the pen name Robert Treskillard. It began when Hajicek’s son wanted to learn blacksmithing and sword making. The two set out to learn the craft, and in the process were told by a relative that they were descended from a Cornish blacksmith. This lit the fire of Hajicek’s imagination, and so, welding his Celtic research to his love of the legends of King Arthur, his books were forged. He lives in

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Deborah (Becker) Haarsma ’91 is the new president of BioLogos, an organization of evangelical Christians that promotes the harmony of evolutionary creation and biblical faith. She writes that “Bethel’s emphasis on integrating faith and learning was the first step in God calling me to this ministry—thank you to my wonderful Bethel professors!” Haarsma wrote Origins: Christian Perspectives on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design with her husband Loren Haarsma, a biophysicist. Grand Rapids, Mich. Greg Parupsky ’92 is vice president of client relations and business development at Murphy Companies, one of the Upper Midwest’s largest asset-based logistics companies. He began his career there in customer service and was promoted to director of business development in 2008. He’s a recent graduate of the Minnesota Management Institute at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Rod Reed S’94 completed his Ph.D. in theology, researching the ways

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that Christian universities influence student spiritual formation. He published a book, based in part on his doctoral work, entitled Building a Culture of Faith: University-wide Partnerships for Spiritual Formation. Siloam Springs, Ark. Steven Guest S’95 has assumed a residential faculty post in the Old Testament department at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) in Bangalore, India. He and his wife Joan serve together there.

00s Heather Koshiol GS’02 started a personal development business to help people discover and live their heart’s true path. New Hope, Minn.

Carlene Gilbert CAPS’08, GS’12 is a solid organ transplant information and operations liaison at the University of Minnesota, Fairview. Elk River, Minn. After 22 years of service, Sergeant John Rogers GS’09 retired from the Columbia Heights police department in March. He had a distinguished career, receiving a variety of awards including the Knights of Columbus Officer of the Year. He was recognized by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association for his grant-writing abilities; his heroism under fire; and his leadership and work in department community policing initiatives, which resulted in the department receiving a community policing award in 2012.

Bethel Homecoming: It’s for Everyone! Homecoming has always been a Bethel tradition—especially for those celebrating a class reunion. This year, we’re working hard to shape a weekend that welcomes the expanded Bethel community! We’ve added more family activities, including a movie on Friday and a picnic with a Kids Zone on Saturday. As part of a new reunion model, we’ll be celebrating fewer class reunions. Platinum alumni will be honored with a special dinner on Friday evening. College of Arts & Sciences alumni from the classes of 1963, ’73, ’83, ’93, ’03, and ’08 will celebrate on Saturday with an hors d’oeuvres reception, Royal Celebration, and individual class parties. The Royal Celebration—an entertaining and inspirational program celebrating what God is doing at Bethel—is open to all alums. “We want Homecoming to be an exciting, inclusive, don’t-want-to-miss-it experience for all of our alumni,” says Ralph Gustafson, vice president of constituent relations. “We want all our alums to see Homecoming as a time to reconnect on campus and celebrate the many ways God is blessing His work at Bethel. Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Minnesota, and there is no better place to be for a fall weekend than our campus with hundreds of Bethel alumni and community members. Join us! You won’t be disappointed.”

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Alum News Andrew Barnes ’12 is a member services representative at HealthPartners. Lake Elmo, Minn. David Martinez GS’12 is the first Latino candidate for the St. Paul School Board in more than a decade. He’s been active with the St. Paul Schools since 1987, most recently as a finalist for a vacant school board seat in 2011. Martinez focused on social impact management during his MBA studies at Bethel, where he worked on a research project with the St. Paul Public School’s technology department.

Weddings ’09 Katie Backer married Eric Magnuson ’11 in August. St. Louis Park, Minn. ’11 Caitlin Joy Bouwer married Ross French ’12 in October. The wedding was held in Ross’ hometown of Dyer, Ind. St. Louis Park, Minn.

Births ’90 Timothy Philip was born in August to Keri and Douglas Beetner. He joins Nathaniel, 3, and Hannah, 2. Shoreview, Minn. (1)

’06 Olin David was born in July 2012 to Julia (Nicholson) Samuelson and Kye. St. Paul, Minn. (7)

NSF Scholars Lauren Otto ’12 (l) and Kayse (Lee) Maass ’12 (r) were awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate research fellowships. Otto, a mathematics and physics major at Bethel, is studying electrical engineering, concentrating in nanotechnology and photonics, at the University of Minnesota. Maass, also a mathematics and physics graduate, is studying industrial and operations engineering, with initial emphasis in operations research and healthcare, at the University of Michigan.

’06 Afton Willow was born to Steph and Dan Whipple. She was born on her father’s birthday in November. Dan is an engineering technician for a petroleum company, and Steph teaches high school Spanish and health. Colorado Springs, Colo. (8) ’07 Nathaniel Jon was born in February to Amy (Gelschus) DuFrene and Mike. He joins Malachi, 2. Hutchinson, Minn. (9) ’09 Eliyah Marie was born in Februar y to Erin (Hurley) Birk and Brady. She joins Isaiah, 2. Chisago City, Minn. (10)

Deaths ’43 Gilmore H. Lawrence S’50, age 92, of Holland, Mich., died in April. He served as a medical corpsman in the U.S. Navy during World War II before completing a B.A. at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. He also studied at Moody Bible Institute and Nyack Missionary Training Institute. He worked for 20 years as the administrator of a Chicago-area retirement

community affiliated with the Baptist General Conference, and also served as a pastor in Iowa and Minnesota. Upon retirement, Lawrence and his wife Phyllis traveled extensively, serving four interim pastorates and an extended consultancy in Cairo, where they established a senior center sponsored by the Presbyterian Church. Law-

rence was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Wolfe Lawrence, in 2003. He’s survived by son Dean Lawrence (Chris), daughters Lynne Sparling (Steve) and Barb Anderson (Scott), seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. ’50 James “Jim” Schubring S’53, age 87, died on Easter Sunday 2013. As a young man, he

’93 Br o dy David was b orn in March to Melinda (Hass) McCormick and Kevin. He joins Annee Grace, 6, and Declan George, 4. Franklin, Tenn. (2) ’96 Sierra Victoria Hope was born in January to Angela (Montag) Swan and Jamie. She joins Savannah, 2. Bloomington, Minn. (3)

’01 Luke Douglas was born in January to Tera (Hillenbrand) Gregory and Tyler ’01, GS’05. (4) ’01 Twins Quinn Noelle and Rohan John were born in January to Sarah (Stoltzfus) Wolfe and Abraham. They join Gemma Katherine, 2. Shoreview, Minn. (5)

’02 Alaina Irene was born in September to Roxanne (Erickson) Lorenz and William. Benson, Minn. ’04 Dashiell Elliott was born in May to Sara (Kleinsasser) Tan (GS) and Kevin. Bloomington, Minn. (6)

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Upcoming Alumni Events Join us for Northwest Regional Gatherings! Portland: July 27, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Beaverton, Ore. Seattle: July 28, 4-6:30 p.m., Kirkland, Wash. Visit bethel.edu/alumni/events for more information. enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at naval air force bases in Florida, where he served as an instructor and mechanic on flight simulators and aircraft. He later pastored churches in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa, and served as the Protestant chaplain at the Lakeside Veterans Administration Hospital in downtown Chicago from 1976 to 1992. After retirement, he was associate pastor at Meadows Baptist Church for many years. He is survived by his wife LaVerne (Johnson), three children, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. ’51 Myrtle Carolyn (Rehnberg) E k l o f d i e d i n F e b r u a r y. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, she married Ellis “Bud” Eklof ’51 in 1950. She served tirelessly alongside her husband as he pastored churches in Minnesota, Connecticut, and Florida, and was preceded by him in death. She is survived by children David (Lek), Charlotte (Rick) Erickson ’80, and grandchildren. ’54 Carol Ann (Bachman) Schouweiler, age 81, died in November in Eagan, Minn. A registered nurse all her life, she loved her family, travel, and genealogy. She is survived by her daughter Kaye (George) Thibault, son Jay, and extended family. ’55 Lucius Albert Butler (S) died in January. He was a missionary for the BGC (now Converge Worldwide) in Japan, a professor at the University of Hawaii, an educational specialist with the Navy, and resident chaplain at

the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo. He is survived by his wife Dona Mae (Medchill) Butler ’52, three children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. ’56 June Marie (Nelson) Carlson, age 79, died in July 2012. She met her husband, Ralph Carlson ’54, S’58, while she was pursuing a B.S. in education from the University of Minnesota, and they were married in 1955. She taught elementary school in St. Paul and was a teacher at the school for the deaf in Delavan, Wis. She is survived by her husband of more than 56 years, Ralph; their four children Ralph Jr., Andy ’83 (Janet ’83), Sarah ’84 (Dick) Gobrecht, and Beth ’85 (Peter ’85) Rekstad; 11 grandchildren; and a brother and a sister. ’56 E. Rober t “Bob” Petersen (S), age 84, died in September. He married Jacqueline Sut ter in 195 3. To gether they pastored BGC churches in North Dakota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and Colorado. ’67 Robert “Bob” Baustian, age 91, died in May in Whitehall, Mont. He married Irene Tyberg in 1941, and later sold the farm he had worked for 20 years and went to Bethel at age 40. He received a master’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and taught high school in Grantsburg, Wis., for 20 years. He married Shirley Rogers in 1986. The couple taught school in China and later returned home to start an antiques business. Baustian is survived by his wife Shirley; daughters Joyce (Rick) High-

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Squeezing Out a Living by Barbara Wright Carlson After college graduation, Jake Ruegsegger took a job in finance. One weekend he accepted an offer to make a little pocket money by cleaning windows at his boss’ home. It didn’t take Jake any complex computations to see that he earned more money cleaning windows than he made in an entire week at the office. So Jake invited his brother, Joe Ruegsegger ’02, to join him in a new venture: their own window cleaning business. In 1999, Squeegee Squad was born. Joe and Jake invited a local pastor to dedicate their new business to the Lord, and through prayer, hard work, struggle, and risk, the two men have succeeded in squeezing quite a living out of a squeegee. In just a few years Squeegee Squad has gone worldwide. You may see squad members belaying from a skyscraper in Minneapolis or shining windows among the palms in Florida. The business operates more than 30 franchises in 16 states, Brazil, and Africa. The squad in Lagos, Nigeria, began when Joe and Jake met a Christian man from Africa who wanted his own franchise. Squeegee Squad shipped all the needed equipment to Lagos, including namesake trucks. Opening franchises is a difficult adventure. Joe says their franchise lawyer was surprised but happy to see them this year, explaining that most businesses cannot survive in the tough market. But survive they did, and more. Squeegee Squad was recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Franchise 500. “There are thousands of franchise organizations out there,” says Joe. “This is our first Franchise 500 award and we are number 354! The Lord gets the credit.” Find more information on Squeegee Squad at www.squeegeesquad.com strom ’69 and Jan Bergren ’65; stepson Jim Rogers; adopted daughter Shen Xiao; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ’70 Bruce MacArthur Elliott (S), age 70, passed away in December at his home in Bayfield, C olo. He graduated from St. Cloud State University. He worked as a pastor, probation officer, restaurateur, insurance broker, and most recently an investment advisor in Durango, Colo., and is survived

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Alum News dementia (FTD), started to take over his life in his late 50s. The Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center and Science Care programs will study his organs, and his family hopes that will help lead to a better understanding of FTD and diseases like it. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Madeleine (Kupfer), children Stephanie ’04 (Jake ’04) Johnson, Heidi (Adeeb) Khan ’06, and Chase ’11 (Angela ’11) Van Epps, and three grandchildren. ’76 Douglas John Elkjer died in December after fighting an inoperable brain tumor for more than 20 years. Blessed with a beautiful baritone voice, he sang in the Bethel Choir and at countless weddings and funerals. He met Joyce Marie Wold ’76 while they were Bethel students, and they were married in 1978. He worked with his father at the Corneil Elkjer Insurance Agency until 1996 when he left due to health complications. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, and two children, Brian ’08 and Kristie ’11 Elkjer (fiancé Ryan DeGree), and extended family.

’82 Rebecca Lynn “Becky” (Manthey) Holverson, age 52, of Cottage Grove, Minn., formerly of Chandler, Ariz., died in November. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by daughter Ciara Holverson; mother Anita Manthey ’54; brother Rob (Wendy) Manthey; and sister Joy Manthey ’85 (Tracy Fick ’92). Becky was crowned Ms. Arizona in 1997, and received her master’s degree at Arizona University. ’82 Stuart James Soneson, age 52, died suddenly in January in Naperville, Ill. He earned a degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota and had a 20-year career in architecture design, specializing in healthcare. Despite physical limitations, he was an inspiration to those who experienced his positive attitude, personal drive, and life of faith. He is survived by his parents, Gloria (Manseau) ’54 and John Soneson ’50, S’54, brother Steven (Kathy), and sister Sara Soneson.

Prepared for Disaster by Alennah Westlund ’14 Heidi Czlapinski ’12, a media communication and psychology graduate, received a communication studies graduate research assistantship from the University of Missouri Terrorism and Disaster Center, where she will pursue a doctorate in communication studies. The university received a $2.4 million grant in fall 2012 after Hurricane Sandy, with the goal of training mental health providers to respond to the emotional aftermath of natural and man-made disasters. The center focuses on enhancing mental and behavioral health preparedness, recovery, and resilience in children, families, and communities affected by disaster, and sees the role of communication as critical in this process, including reacting to media coverage, planning strategic public communication, and assisting in family communication. “I have always been interested in psychology, media, and disaster,” says Czlapinski, “so this was the perfect fit. I am blessed to have this opportunity to provide research in a growing field, and I look forward to my contributions one day possibly helping those who are most in need after a disaster occurs.”

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Virgil Adolf Olson ’36, S’41 Professor of Church History Emeritus, former dean of Bethel College 1981 Bethel College Alumnus of the Year, 1994 Bethel Seminary Alumnus of the Year Virgil Olson died in June at the age of 96, and with his passing, Bethel University lost a great leader of deep faith and piety, an engaging professor of history, and a thorough and devoted chronicler of the history of the Baptist General Conference (BGC), now Converge Worldwide. “His life reflects preeminence in both leadership abilities and personal piety,” wrote Clarence Bass, Bethel Seminary professor of theology emeritus. “Throughout the years he has modeled a quiet, unassuming spirit; a compassion for the less fortunate; a passion for truth; a leadership by example; a fervent chronicling of BGC history; and a prayer-related dependence upon the Spirit. He has been the foremost articulator of the pietistic heritage which he has inherited and for which he stands as an example.” Olson was born in 1916 in St. Paul, Minn., to Adolf and Esther (Larson) Olson. The night of his birth, his father wrote this brief diary entry: “Välskapad gosse född 10:20 e.m. Tack Gud” (“Well-shaped boy born 10:20 p.m. Thank God.”). Pastors, missionaries, Bethel students, and faculty members were frequent guests in their home, and Virgil’s life became

intimately connected early on with what would eventually become the BGC, and later, Converge Worldwide. The only child of Adolf, who taught history and systematic theology at Bethel Seminary for several decades, Virgil helped write part of his father’s Centenary History of the Baptist General Conference, published in 1952, and co-wrote Seventy-five Years, a history of Bethel Theological Seminary, with his father. It marked the beginning of a long career of making history real and relevant. After graduating from Bethel Seminary just before World War II, Olson pastored churches in Michigan and Chicago before returning to the seminary in 1951 to teach church history, and later, missions. Norman Anderson S’66, one of Olson’s students, described his teaching style: “Dr. Virgil was my church history teacher in Bethel Seminary days. He could make the pages of church history live! What a wonderful, gentle, loving, wise, and caring man Virgil was! He always made you feel that you were important to him.” In 1968, Olson moved to Bethel College to serve as academic dean during the transition from St. Paul to the current campus location in Arden Hills, Minn. From 1974 until his retirement in 1981, he headed the BGC World Mission Board (after having spent one sabbatical teaching in Ethiopia). He then spent five years as president of William Carey International University, Pasadena, Calif., founded to help missionaries and nongovernmental organization workers continue their education from the mission field. During the course of his career, he visited more than 60 nations and was even inducted as an honorary member of the Adi tribe in Assam, India. During his 31 years of “retirement,” Olson enjoyed unusually good health, continuing his active involvement in churchrelated activities, woodworking, and music. He was preceded in death by parents Adolf and Esther Olson and wife Carolyn (Nelson) ’38. He is survived by wife Alma (Iblings) Bjork Olson’ 50; daughters Linda (George S’70) Gianoulis ’66 and Ann (Dennis) Monikowski; son Daniel (Shirley) Olson ’76; grandchildren Anastasia Cash, Christina Johnson, John Gianoulis, Kathryn Monikowski, Jonathan Olson, and Jennifer Olson; and great-grandchild Elaina Johnson. Bethel University President Jay Barnes calls Olson one of his personal heroes and a model of pietism. “In addition to his teaching role,” wrote Barnes, “Virgil served as dean of Bethel College during a tumultuous time from 1968-1975. In his role as professor and dean, he exhibited the best of pietism. He used his keen mind to advance the cause of Christ and Christ-centered higher education while winning people to the cause with his warm heart, devoted to Christ. His irenic spirit calmed the campus during moments of crisis and helped Bethel find a better way forward. Having a big picture of what God was doing in the world helped him challenge the campus to have a bigger view of education than could be found in St. Paul, Minnesota.”

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“There is something sad about the setting of the sun because the day is done and darkness comes, but it is because of God’s faithfulness that the sun rises the next morning. In the same way, studying justice issues can seem defeating, but God is faithful to continue to work to rescue the lost and bring justice to the earth.” Alicia Jorde ’13, a biology major, took this photo in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on the Gulf of Thailand, during the interim 2013 study abroad course Cambodia: Issues and Praxis in Christian Social Justice.