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Thursday, March 2, 2000 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75'Number 10 Survey results show satisfied students Last fall, 251 Bethel sophomores and seniors participated in the National Survey of Student Engagement. Bethel was one of 50 colleges involved in the survey. Peer colleges included Messiah in Pennsylvania, Millikin in Illinois, Pacific Lutheran University in Washington and Wabasha College in Indiana. The survey was part of a project to study student behaviors that influence academic achievement. See page 2 for a detailed summary of the survey results. Peterson elected president Juniors Steve Peterson and Tim Shultis were elected student body president and vice-president, respectively. In the first contested election in three years, 24 percent of the siudenls voted. With campaign promises of accountability and accessabilily to sludents, the future leaders look forward to the opportunities to serve the Bethel community. See page 3 for additional information and a detailed profile. 'Retrospective 1971-1999' now on display Artwork by George Robinson is now on display in both the Eugene Johnson and Olson galleries. Robinson retires this spri ng after 30 years of service at Bethel. See related article and photos on page 10. Clarion/Photo by Matt Lang African-American poet Candy Pettiford recites several of her poems at Celebration 2000 in the Benson Great Hall last Saturday to close the activities of One Voice Week, Feb. 21 through 25. Bethel recommended for continued accreditation By Christina Rankins Managing Editor On March 1, the visiting team from the North Central Association (NCA) presented its recommendation for Bethel's continued accreditation. The recommendation will be submitted to ihe NCA for approval. Upon approval, Bethel will be accredited for the nexl 10 years. An NCA team will visit again during the 2009-2010 academic year. From Feb. 28 to March 1, the team visited to evaluate Belhel. On Monday, Feb. 28, President George Brushaber, Provost Jay Barnes and others met to welcome the team. Throughout the day, team members held open meetings with staff, students and faculty. Junior Steve Pelerson, who attended the open meeting for students, said, "I think it went well. All in all it was a productive meeting. Il would have been nice to see a larger attendance, though." "It was interesting, but unproductive." said senior Beth Howington. "If the self-study team was there to critique all of Bethel, then it may have been produciivc in some sense, bul if they were there lo critique the academics, the students didn't real ly help, because they were mostly concerned about the Lifestyle statement." The team's visit concluded yesterday wilh the presentation of their recommendation and suggestions al the exit interview. 'One Voice' speaks By Julia Taylor StaffWriter Perhaps you noticed students wearing headdresses or sarongs, the fine sushi bar at lunch or the African drum rhythms in Market Square last week. Sponsored by the Belhel Community Council (BCC), One Voice Week culminated the celebration of Black History Month through appreciation of a diversity of world cultures. A Kenyan student enrolled in the graduate program, Suzie Aseka, kicked off the week with a powerful testimony at the International Coffee House Monday, Feb. 21. in Market Square. She was followed by several other international students who taught African songs, rocked to Hmong music and performed with bamboo sticks in a Filipino tinikling dance. Students led a discussion Tuesday evening afler a showing of "Joy Luck Club." Wednesday featured "Taste of the World" in Ihe Dining Center and international dress day. Junior Petra Wonders, student leader of United Cultures of Bethel, described it as her favorite event of the week. Afler a late night Tuesday decorating, she said, "It was great walking into the DC to see it all come logelher. The reactions to the sushi bar were the most interesting." Not only did Bethel celebrate its own cultures, several people were invited from off campus to participate. Both Carol Chang, a member of the recruitment committee for BCC, and Dean of Diversity and Commu- nily Donna Johnson, emphasized their excitement at making people from off campus feel welcome at Bethel. Their success was evident Thursday evening as kids, teenagers and adults packed the AC lounge to hear the live beat box and gospel tunes of City Songs Children's Choir and the funny, moralistic tales of African storyteller Nohtondo Zulu that encouraged racial reconciliation. Senior Erica Butler, from Jeremiah's Porch in South Minneapolis, brought a few neighborhood children to the event and was impressed by the children's choir. "It was powerful to see children teaching adults about racial reconciliation," she said. The theme of bridging the racial gap was not only celebrated, but heatedly discussed in three workshops led by iwo professors and a local pastor. The discussion continued on page 2 Zalanga joins faculty By Amy Herman Contributing Writer Unlike most of Bethel's faculty members, Samuel Zalanga, a new professor in the sociology and anthropology department, is not from Minnesota or any of the other 49 states. Born in Nigeria. Zalanga began teaching al the age of 17 in an elementary school. A success, he decided lo enter a career in academia. He completed his undergraduate degree in Nigeria, but traveled to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in International I Studies at the University of Min- j nesota. "When I came to the United j States, I had made up my mind 1 that if God gave me this opportunity that I was going to use my ! education lo serve him," said '.'■' :f- "' ■■ •:, ffi 1 m i Clarion/Photo by Matt Lang Professor Samuel Zalanga Zalanga. "Exactly how I would do lhat, I wasn't sure." Bul God was. Zalanga's story is long. According to him, it was only through a series of miracles lhat he was able to study at Ihe university. "It was miraculous how so many people came in to make continued on page 3
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 75 No. 10 |
Date Published | March 02 2000 |
Decade | 2000 |
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); Mueller, Laura (Views Editor); Rockwell, Peter (Variety Editor); Stewart, Jen (A&E Editor); Grono, Sarah (Sports Editor); Lang, Matt (Photo Editor); Bowen, Jennielee (Layout Editor); Soderstrom, Amy (Copy Editor); Derksen, Delwin (Business Manager); Ochs, Jon (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 | Thursday, March 2, 2000 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75'Number 10 Survey results show satisfied students Last fall, 251 Bethel sophomores and seniors participated in the National Survey of Student Engagement. Bethel was one of 50 colleges involved in the survey. Peer colleges included Messiah in Pennsylvania, Millikin in Illinois, Pacific Lutheran University in Washington and Wabasha College in Indiana. The survey was part of a project to study student behaviors that influence academic achievement. See page 2 for a detailed summary of the survey results. Peterson elected president Juniors Steve Peterson and Tim Shultis were elected student body president and vice-president, respectively. In the first contested election in three years, 24 percent of the siudenls voted. With campaign promises of accountability and accessabilily to sludents, the future leaders look forward to the opportunities to serve the Bethel community. See page 3 for additional information and a detailed profile. 'Retrospective 1971-1999' now on display Artwork by George Robinson is now on display in both the Eugene Johnson and Olson galleries. Robinson retires this spri ng after 30 years of service at Bethel. See related article and photos on page 10. Clarion/Photo by Matt Lang African-American poet Candy Pettiford recites several of her poems at Celebration 2000 in the Benson Great Hall last Saturday to close the activities of One Voice Week, Feb. 21 through 25. Bethel recommended for continued accreditation By Christina Rankins Managing Editor On March 1, the visiting team from the North Central Association (NCA) presented its recommendation for Bethel's continued accreditation. The recommendation will be submitted to ihe NCA for approval. Upon approval, Bethel will be accredited for the nexl 10 years. An NCA team will visit again during the 2009-2010 academic year. From Feb. 28 to March 1, the team visited to evaluate Belhel. On Monday, Feb. 28, President George Brushaber, Provost Jay Barnes and others met to welcome the team. Throughout the day, team members held open meetings with staff, students and faculty. Junior Steve Pelerson, who attended the open meeting for students, said, "I think it went well. All in all it was a productive meeting. Il would have been nice to see a larger attendance, though." "It was interesting, but unproductive." said senior Beth Howington. "If the self-study team was there to critique all of Bethel, then it may have been produciivc in some sense, bul if they were there lo critique the academics, the students didn't real ly help, because they were mostly concerned about the Lifestyle statement." The team's visit concluded yesterday wilh the presentation of their recommendation and suggestions al the exit interview. 'One Voice' speaks By Julia Taylor StaffWriter Perhaps you noticed students wearing headdresses or sarongs, the fine sushi bar at lunch or the African drum rhythms in Market Square last week. Sponsored by the Belhel Community Council (BCC), One Voice Week culminated the celebration of Black History Month through appreciation of a diversity of world cultures. A Kenyan student enrolled in the graduate program, Suzie Aseka, kicked off the week with a powerful testimony at the International Coffee House Monday, Feb. 21. in Market Square. She was followed by several other international students who taught African songs, rocked to Hmong music and performed with bamboo sticks in a Filipino tinikling dance. Students led a discussion Tuesday evening afler a showing of "Joy Luck Club." Wednesday featured "Taste of the World" in Ihe Dining Center and international dress day. Junior Petra Wonders, student leader of United Cultures of Bethel, described it as her favorite event of the week. Afler a late night Tuesday decorating, she said, "It was great walking into the DC to see it all come logelher. The reactions to the sushi bar were the most interesting." Not only did Bethel celebrate its own cultures, several people were invited from off campus to participate. Both Carol Chang, a member of the recruitment committee for BCC, and Dean of Diversity and Commu- nily Donna Johnson, emphasized their excitement at making people from off campus feel welcome at Bethel. Their success was evident Thursday evening as kids, teenagers and adults packed the AC lounge to hear the live beat box and gospel tunes of City Songs Children's Choir and the funny, moralistic tales of African storyteller Nohtondo Zulu that encouraged racial reconciliation. Senior Erica Butler, from Jeremiah's Porch in South Minneapolis, brought a few neighborhood children to the event and was impressed by the children's choir. "It was powerful to see children teaching adults about racial reconciliation," she said. The theme of bridging the racial gap was not only celebrated, but heatedly discussed in three workshops led by iwo professors and a local pastor. The discussion continued on page 2 Zalanga joins faculty By Amy Herman Contributing Writer Unlike most of Bethel's faculty members, Samuel Zalanga, a new professor in the sociology and anthropology department, is not from Minnesota or any of the other 49 states. Born in Nigeria. Zalanga began teaching al the age of 17 in an elementary school. A success, he decided lo enter a career in academia. He completed his undergraduate degree in Nigeria, but traveled to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in International I Studies at the University of Min- j nesota. "When I came to the United j States, I had made up my mind 1 that if God gave me this opportunity that I was going to use my ! education lo serve him," said '.'■' :f- "' ■■ •:, ffi 1 m i Clarion/Photo by Matt Lang Professor Samuel Zalanga Zalanga. "Exactly how I would do lhat, I wasn't sure." Bul God was. Zalanga's story is long. According to him, it was only through a series of miracles lhat he was able to study at Ihe university. "It was miraculous how so many people came in to make continued on page 3 |
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