Looking Ahead: Upcoming campus events this spring
Students reflect on what they're looking forward to as we start the spring semester
It’s official! The second semester of the 2025-2026 school year is underway. All students are now back on campus and have begun getting back into the groove of Bethel College life. Let’s catch up with them!
The first convocation has occurred, reintroducing college norms as well as celebrating the achievements of the Bethel student body. Two weeks of classes have gone by, as well as a weekend celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The past week has laid the foundation for another spectacular semester for the Bethel College community.
The first half of the academic year was filled with great memories across the board, featuring events such as Taste of Newton, Fall Fest, the fall musical, and many home football games. While acknowledging the joys of the past year, let’s take a look at what’s to come.
Students are falling back into the swing of things and getting going with second-semester classes. Ashlyn Rushing, from Dallas, Texas, says she is excited to be back.
“It feels good to be back with friends. To return to our regular school routine,” said Rushing. Rushing is in the second semester of her first year in nursing school, and is looking forward to all of the exciting adventures she has ahead.
With this being the last half of the year, it means the end of an era for some. Emma Killingsworth, a senior from Austin, Texas, stated, “I am excited to spend one last semester living with my best friends, taking in every second and making memories to last a lifetime.”
With the return of students, the campus has undergone a shift in overall environment. While it may still be cold outside, many have noted a warmer ambience within the community now that everyone is back together again. Trent Voth even commented in convocation that he noticed this positive shift in mood after seeing students return to life on campus.
Some events to look forward to for the remainder of the year are the spring play, Bubbert’s film contest, Mudslam, Threshpies, and, of course, graduation.
This semester is sure to provide many opportunities for students to have a wonderful college experience. Be sure to branch out and explore all that Bethel has to offer.