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Wednesday, November 17, 1999 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75 • Number 6 Bergeson elected Lino Lakes mayor By Christina Rankins Managing Editor John Bergeson's autograph is popular at Bethel. It is his signature that students and staff see every two weeks on their paychecks. Bergeson. as chief financial officer, holds the responsibility for payroll, student accounts and other financial obligations. Last week, Bergeson took on a new responsibility - and no small one at that. On Nov. 2. he was elected mayor of Lino Lakes, a northern Twin Cities suburb where he has resided for 19 years. While his job load, in addition to his responsibilities at Bethel, seems a heavy one, Bergeson said, "The mayor's job is a part-time position...it is an advisory position." He is confident that his position at Bethel will not be hampered by olher obligations or duties. Among his many related experiences, Bergeson has been a three-term city council member, a liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and a member of both the Centennial Fire District Committee and Centennial School Facilities Task Force. Bergeson holds a degree in business administration and a CPA certificate. He has 30 years of experience in management and finance, along with 12 years of experience on various city boards. "I think my experience in management and finance is a good background for the mayoral position," said Bergeson. "The other thing in particular about working here at Bethel is that, in addition to good business practices, wc have the Christian dimension: the concept of stewardship, which presents an additional layer of consideration." "I think it is important to approach the [mayoral] position with the same view, to apply the same principles of stewardship," he added. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Bethel students see the hardships up close By Carin Larson News Editor Soon the windchill will drop, the lakes will freeze and the snow will fall. And most of us will cling to our 75 degree dorm room like a tongue to a frozen flag pole, venturing out into the Minnesota tundra as seldom as possible. We will settle for mac and cheese in the dorm room microwave instead of bundling up to make the trip over lo the DC. Many take for granted the warmth of a home and the food in the -upboard. Nov, 14 through 20 is "ational Hunger and Ho icssness Awareness Week, anu .>ix Bethel students will experience an up close look at these issues as they volunteer at Simpson Housing Services. Located in south Minneapolis, Simpson provides overnight housing for 45 homeless people 365 days a year. Volunteers serve an evening meal and spend the night awake at Ihe shelter. Responsibilities begin at 7 p.m. and end at 7:00 when shelter residents are dismissed. Two volun- Clarion/Photo by Matt Lang Sophomore Jessica Richter belts out the bass line to "Evil Ways" with fellow bari-sax player freshman Peter Nyflot as the Pep Band performs at the Metrodome while Bethel plays Carleton in the MIAC showcase. See football story on page 11. teers work the overnight shift and take turns sleeping. For Bethel seniors Mozclla Williams and Jenny Halverson, volunteering at the shelter has heightened their awareness to the problem of hunger and homelessness. "There is a whole other world 10 minutes away continued on page 2 Harvest Fest reaps smiles By Krista Haskins StaffWriter The Belhel Student Association hosted a Harvest Oulrcach for inner-city Minneapolis kids on Sunday, Oci. 31. About 90 Belhel students volunteered to escort groups of children through the dorms for trick-or-treating and ihe SRC for carnival games. About half of the Heritage, Gctsch, Bodicn and Edgren residents passed out candy to the trick-or-lreatcrs. After touring the dorms, the kids were brought to the SRC where sports teams, academic departments and other organizations had booths set up with games ranging from a candy bar walk to "fishing" for prizes. The kids were still given prizes for the continued on page 2 SMARTERSource connects students with jobs By Beth Currier StaffWriter So what's your major? What are doing when you graduate? As students, these questions are always in the backs of our minds. Some of us have answers, and some of us do not. At Bethel, there is a resource that can help those of us who cannot answer these questions with any certainty: the Office of Career Services. The Office of Career Services has been developing its program in recent years. "Wc have really been building a new thing," said Mary Stieber Reynhout, di rector of Career Services. "The emphasis of the office previously was placement - finding a job for a student. And our role now emphasizes equipping students with the skills they need to find their own job." "Il is the distinction between giving a fish so they can eat for a day, or teaching them to fish so they can eat for a lifetime." Something brand new this year is SMARTERSource, an online connection the Office of Career Services developed in conjunction with the career development centers of the institutions in the Minnesota Private College Council. There is a website (www.smartersource.org) where students can post their resumes. Employers search this website to locate potential interns or permanent employees. SMARTERSource was developed with private college students exclusively in mind. It is geared toward employers that want to hire private college students and is a helpful tool for students seeking internships, graduates launching a career or alumni looking for new positions. "It is a quick and easy way for students to get their resumes out and in the hands of employers," said Reynhout. "This new service will give our students and alumni an important advantage in their searches for employment," said David B. Laird, Jr., president of the Minnesota Private Colleges Council in a recent news release. "Employers always tell us that they find the highest quality employees at our private colleges and universities. Having all of these potential employees and their resumes available at one site on the web will be very powerful and effective for our students and alumni, as well as employers." Bethel students can take advantage of this free service at any time. Reynhout said, "We really want to see students, freshman to seniors, get on-line with their re- con tinued on page 2
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 75 No. 06 |
Date Published | November 17 1999 |
Decade | 1990 |
Academic Year | 1999 - 2000 |
Frequency | Biweekly |
Notes | This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Historical Society from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. |
Digital Collection | The Clarion: Bethel University's Student Newspaper |
Digital Publisher | Bethel University |
Editor | Aue, Sarah |
Contributors | Rankins, Christina (Managing Editor); Larson, Carin (News Editor); Kroeker, Jason Alexander (Views Editor); Rockwell, Peter (Variety Editor); Stewart, Jen (A&E Editor); Swan, Eric (Sports Editor); Lang, Matt (Photo Editor); Bowen, Jennielee (Layout Editor); Soderstrom, Amy (Copy Editor); Derksen, Delwin (Business Manager); Sixta, Tim (Advertising Manager); Martin, Barb (Administrative Advisor); Horstman, Joey (Academic Advisor) |
Location |
United States Minnesota Saint Paul |
Time Span of Publication | Newspaper published from 1921 through present day |
Copyright | Reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted for educational and research purposes with proper attribution to the Bethel Digital Library. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted under copyright law without the written permission of Bethel University Digital Library. For questions or further information on this collection, contact digital-library@bethel.edu. |
Type | text |
Format | image/jpeg |
Physical Dimensions | 11.5 x 17 |
Original Collection | Printed paper copies of original newspaper in the collections of the Bethel University Library and the History Center: Archives of the Baptist General Conference and Bethel University. |
Original Publisher | Bethel College |
Transcript | Wednesday, November 17, 1999 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75 • Number 6 Bergeson elected Lino Lakes mayor By Christina Rankins Managing Editor John Bergeson's autograph is popular at Bethel. It is his signature that students and staff see every two weeks on their paychecks. Bergeson. as chief financial officer, holds the responsibility for payroll, student accounts and other financial obligations. Last week, Bergeson took on a new responsibility - and no small one at that. On Nov. 2. he was elected mayor of Lino Lakes, a northern Twin Cities suburb where he has resided for 19 years. While his job load, in addition to his responsibilities at Bethel, seems a heavy one, Bergeson said, "The mayor's job is a part-time position...it is an advisory position." He is confident that his position at Bethel will not be hampered by olher obligations or duties. Among his many related experiences, Bergeson has been a three-term city council member, a liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and a member of both the Centennial Fire District Committee and Centennial School Facilities Task Force. Bergeson holds a degree in business administration and a CPA certificate. He has 30 years of experience in management and finance, along with 12 years of experience on various city boards. "I think my experience in management and finance is a good background for the mayoral position," said Bergeson. "The other thing in particular about working here at Bethel is that, in addition to good business practices, wc have the Christian dimension: the concept of stewardship, which presents an additional layer of consideration." "I think it is important to approach the [mayoral] position with the same view, to apply the same principles of stewardship," he added. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Bethel students see the hardships up close By Carin Larson News Editor Soon the windchill will drop, the lakes will freeze and the snow will fall. And most of us will cling to our 75 degree dorm room like a tongue to a frozen flag pole, venturing out into the Minnesota tundra as seldom as possible. We will settle for mac and cheese in the dorm room microwave instead of bundling up to make the trip over lo the DC. Many take for granted the warmth of a home and the food in the -upboard. Nov, 14 through 20 is "ational Hunger and Ho icssness Awareness Week, anu .>ix Bethel students will experience an up close look at these issues as they volunteer at Simpson Housing Services. Located in south Minneapolis, Simpson provides overnight housing for 45 homeless people 365 days a year. Volunteers serve an evening meal and spend the night awake at Ihe shelter. Responsibilities begin at 7 p.m. and end at 7:00 when shelter residents are dismissed. Two volun- Clarion/Photo by Matt Lang Sophomore Jessica Richter belts out the bass line to "Evil Ways" with fellow bari-sax player freshman Peter Nyflot as the Pep Band performs at the Metrodome while Bethel plays Carleton in the MIAC showcase. See football story on page 11. teers work the overnight shift and take turns sleeping. For Bethel seniors Mozclla Williams and Jenny Halverson, volunteering at the shelter has heightened their awareness to the problem of hunger and homelessness. "There is a whole other world 10 minutes away continued on page 2 Harvest Fest reaps smiles By Krista Haskins StaffWriter The Belhel Student Association hosted a Harvest Oulrcach for inner-city Minneapolis kids on Sunday, Oci. 31. About 90 Belhel students volunteered to escort groups of children through the dorms for trick-or-treating and ihe SRC for carnival games. About half of the Heritage, Gctsch, Bodicn and Edgren residents passed out candy to the trick-or-lreatcrs. After touring the dorms, the kids were brought to the SRC where sports teams, academic departments and other organizations had booths set up with games ranging from a candy bar walk to "fishing" for prizes. The kids were still given prizes for the continued on page 2 SMARTERSource connects students with jobs By Beth Currier StaffWriter So what's your major? What are doing when you graduate? As students, these questions are always in the backs of our minds. Some of us have answers, and some of us do not. At Bethel, there is a resource that can help those of us who cannot answer these questions with any certainty: the Office of Career Services. The Office of Career Services has been developing its program in recent years. "Wc have really been building a new thing," said Mary Stieber Reynhout, di rector of Career Services. "The emphasis of the office previously was placement - finding a job for a student. And our role now emphasizes equipping students with the skills they need to find their own job." "Il is the distinction between giving a fish so they can eat for a day, or teaching them to fish so they can eat for a lifetime." Something brand new this year is SMARTERSource, an online connection the Office of Career Services developed in conjunction with the career development centers of the institutions in the Minnesota Private College Council. There is a website (www.smartersource.org) where students can post their resumes. Employers search this website to locate potential interns or permanent employees. SMARTERSource was developed with private college students exclusively in mind. It is geared toward employers that want to hire private college students and is a helpful tool for students seeking internships, graduates launching a career or alumni looking for new positions. "It is a quick and easy way for students to get their resumes out and in the hands of employers," said Reynhout. "This new service will give our students and alumni an important advantage in their searches for employment," said David B. Laird, Jr., president of the Minnesota Private Colleges Council in a recent news release. "Employers always tell us that they find the highest quality employees at our private colleges and universities. Having all of these potential employees and their resumes available at one site on the web will be very powerful and effective for our students and alumni, as well as employers." Bethel students can take advantage of this free service at any time. Reynhout said, "We really want to see students, freshman to seniors, get on-line with their re- con tinued on page 2 |
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