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--••-■■•-Ml BETHEL UNIVERSITY Thursday, February 9, 2006 http://bethelnet.bethel.edu/darion Volume 81 • Number 14 Students react to the global AIDS crisis 'Acting on AIDS' conference aimed to create awareness on college campuses By Elise Toedt A group of seven Bethel students, along with student participants from over 40 campuses, attended the first annual Acting on AIDS conference held at Taylor University this past weekend. "Acting on AIDS," stated Lisa Krohn, co-founder and conference organizer, "is a program started by college students to create awareness and activism of the global AIDS pandemic at colleges and universities across the nation." Through World Vision, students have created a network of Acting on AIDS chapters that seek to open others to a heartfelt realization of the pandemic, spread awareness within their communities, and advocate for those who are suffering at the hands of the AIDS pandemic. Schools participating ranged from Wheaton and Northwestern to the University of Illinois. "The purpose of this conference", said Krohn, "is first that Courtesy photos students connect with others and build relationships in order to create a national network, and second to educate students about the disease and also what practical things their campus can do." In order to both educate students and create a network, the conference consisted of all- group meetings and also breakout sessions that discussed a variety of topics. Topics included awareness, political advocacy, prevention, and the church's involvement. Brainstorming sessions were also held so that students could share ideas for how to take action on their cam- puses. Key note speakers included 5teve Haas, vice president of church relations, World Vision, and Princess Zulu, World Vision AIDS educator who herself is HIV positive. Attending Bethel studenis are enthusiastic to see what will come out of the conference. One of the student founders of *••> Bethel's chapter, Alison Rougas, said, "God has shown me He can use me now as a college student. 1 don't have to wait until 1 get older to change what is happening in the world. I can start today; 1 can start now." Consistent with the spirit of the conference, Belhel students feel that action on their part is necessary. A key verse of the conference was I John 3:18: "My dear brothers, let us love not with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth." It is the goal of students involved with Acting on AIDS to be active in modeling Christ's earthly ministry by helping the poor and neglected of the world. Student Lauren Tomasik, also a~sTudent Tounder of the Bethel chapter, stated very clearly her reasons for involvement in the AIDS crisis. She said, "In Scripture God commands us to serve the poor. This is our Christian responsibility. In the world, AIDS is one of the largest crises; arguably the largest humanitarian crisis in our generation. When you combine the command to help the poor and this need for those who have AIDS, how can we nol pick it up and run with it?" Bethel students left the conference excited to return and begin Bethel's Acting on AIDS chapter full throttle. They hope to put into practice what ihey have learned and collaborate with existing organizations in order to fight the AIDS pandemic. Upcoming events include an awareness dinner in March highlighting women in Africa with AIDS (in collaboration with Women's history nWnlnToOrdi- nators), and a Mr. BU pageant fundraising event in April. Bethel celebrates Black History Month By Stephanie Johnson February is the month America observes Black History Month. Beginning as "Negro History Week" in 1926, the numerous contributions that blacks have made to American society have been nationally recognized throughout the month. Bethel students and staff join together and work to raise awareness around campus of the impact that blacks have made in our history culture, and technology. One notable event occurring this month is the Gospel Concert, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in Benson Great Hall. The concert features a large variety of music, from hip-hop to gospel. Other events of the night include poetry and drama. Invitations were extended to both Northwestern and North Central earlier this week, and, in the words of Sandie McNeel, a coordinator of the event, "It will be a fun, lively, and worshipful experience." Another event taking place in Benson is the performance of "Black Eagle" by the Mixed Blood Theater on Thursday, Feb. 23. The show profiles Dr. Ronald McNair, the black doctor aboard the hapless space shuttle, the Challenger. Tickets for both the Gospel Concert and the Mixed Blood Theater can be purchased at the box office. Beginning this week, United Cultures of Bethel (UCB), a student-run BU multicultural organization, have placed a new poster around campus every day. Each new poster displays an important black figure that has impacted American society. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, UCB will be distributing red, black, and green ribbons to raise awareness of the impact that blacks have made. Clarion announces new website Have you ever had the longing to know more about a columnist? How about the desire to see the Clarion pictures in color? Would you like to discuss current events and things going on at Bethel? Well you should visit the Clarion's new website! Once there you can read all the articles you see here, and download "old issues as well. You can also hop on the~fo~ruiii and talk about Clarion articles, current events, Bethel culture and, well, anything you want! So give us a visit! http:/7bethelnet.bethel.edu/ clarion The Clarion • MozUla Fiiclox File Ed:t View Go Bookmarks Tools Help , * ■ * : ■- The Clarion If} Google 1 i Gmail Facebook X Xanga *$ My Touched hearts taught humility Bethel hosted first Community Outreach Day By Monique Champeau Over 250 students gave their lime, energy, and hearts Jan. 13 lo participate in Bethel's first-ever Community Outreach Day. They spent time working at 26 sites throughout the cities, working with children and seniors, stocking food shelves, and cleaning and painting church buildings. While making their work sites iheir places of worship, students learned firsthand about the physical and spiritual needs of the community. "I was blessed by the people there. Their enthusiasm and joy for life were incredible. 1 thought this was going to be hard to do, but God has led me to amazing places, and I've seen the need in ihis city," said Anna Watsabaugh, who volunteered at Friday Night Lights, a program for adults with special needs. Ceciwa Khondowe talked about the realization she had while working at Feed my Starving Children in Minneapo- "The goal is for the entire campus eventually to take a day and do a service project: from the president on down." -Donna Johnson # If esypbo lis. She pleaded thai "For every minute 1 complain, there's a child rejoicing because he found food in a dumpster somewhere. For every minute I complain lhat I don't know what clothes to wear, there's a kid walking naked somewhere." Another group paired with the Marie SandvicU Center to hand out meals and clothing to the homeless community downtown. Marybeth Gay, the site director, talked about her own experience with the organization. She said, "Who am I? 1 am nobody! But God is using us. He's gol a plan for each of us to get oul there and get dirty. It might nol always be fun. Ii might nol always be easy. But in it, He wants us to step out of our comfort zones. Guys, dig deep. God's got something special for each one of you." Based on a series of previous chapels and a general thirst to help the community directly, lhe event was a huge success. It was inspired by Philippians 2, which says, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others belter than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interesis of others." The activity encouraged sludents to look past their own agendas and reach out to a community of people that is often overlooked. "There are other institutions that do this. They sacrifice a day and put il towards where there is a need. The goal is for the entire campus eventually to take a day and do a service project: from the president on down," said Donna Johnson, campus pastor and director of this year's event. Though this is the first year Bethel has offered such an opportunity for students to get involved in the community, the Campus Ministries staff is work ing hard to make it a larger, annual event. For the time being, students are encouraged to gel involved with Twin Cities Outreach, which has many openings at a variety of locations for spring semester. Please contact the office of Campus Ministries for more information on how to get involved. ' --.: / ■■ •^ !|»..^Vi? \^^r_mm ^~ £-> «■■ * ■* Fy. ? h^ mmn~ - -~ ■ ■
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 81 No. 14 |
Date Published | February 09 2006 |
Decade | 2000 |
Academic Year | 2005 - 2006 |
Frequency | Weekly |
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 |
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Transcript | --••-■■•-Ml BETHEL UNIVERSITY Thursday, February 9, 2006 http://bethelnet.bethel.edu/darion Volume 81 • Number 14 Students react to the global AIDS crisis 'Acting on AIDS' conference aimed to create awareness on college campuses By Elise Toedt A group of seven Bethel students, along with student participants from over 40 campuses, attended the first annual Acting on AIDS conference held at Taylor University this past weekend. "Acting on AIDS," stated Lisa Krohn, co-founder and conference organizer, "is a program started by college students to create awareness and activism of the global AIDS pandemic at colleges and universities across the nation." Through World Vision, students have created a network of Acting on AIDS chapters that seek to open others to a heartfelt realization of the pandemic, spread awareness within their communities, and advocate for those who are suffering at the hands of the AIDS pandemic. Schools participating ranged from Wheaton and Northwestern to the University of Illinois. "The purpose of this conference", said Krohn, "is first that Courtesy photos students connect with others and build relationships in order to create a national network, and second to educate students about the disease and also what practical things their campus can do." In order to both educate students and create a network, the conference consisted of all- group meetings and also breakout sessions that discussed a variety of topics. Topics included awareness, political advocacy, prevention, and the church's involvement. Brainstorming sessions were also held so that students could share ideas for how to take action on their cam- puses. Key note speakers included 5teve Haas, vice president of church relations, World Vision, and Princess Zulu, World Vision AIDS educator who herself is HIV positive. Attending Bethel studenis are enthusiastic to see what will come out of the conference. One of the student founders of *••> Bethel's chapter, Alison Rougas, said, "God has shown me He can use me now as a college student. 1 don't have to wait until 1 get older to change what is happening in the world. I can start today; 1 can start now." Consistent with the spirit of the conference, Belhel students feel that action on their part is necessary. A key verse of the conference was I John 3:18: "My dear brothers, let us love not with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth." It is the goal of students involved with Acting on AIDS to be active in modeling Christ's earthly ministry by helping the poor and neglected of the world. Student Lauren Tomasik, also a~sTudent Tounder of the Bethel chapter, stated very clearly her reasons for involvement in the AIDS crisis. She said, "In Scripture God commands us to serve the poor. This is our Christian responsibility. In the world, AIDS is one of the largest crises; arguably the largest humanitarian crisis in our generation. When you combine the command to help the poor and this need for those who have AIDS, how can we nol pick it up and run with it?" Bethel students left the conference excited to return and begin Bethel's Acting on AIDS chapter full throttle. They hope to put into practice what ihey have learned and collaborate with existing organizations in order to fight the AIDS pandemic. Upcoming events include an awareness dinner in March highlighting women in Africa with AIDS (in collaboration with Women's history nWnlnToOrdi- nators), and a Mr. BU pageant fundraising event in April. Bethel celebrates Black History Month By Stephanie Johnson February is the month America observes Black History Month. Beginning as "Negro History Week" in 1926, the numerous contributions that blacks have made to American society have been nationally recognized throughout the month. Bethel students and staff join together and work to raise awareness around campus of the impact that blacks have made in our history culture, and technology. One notable event occurring this month is the Gospel Concert, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in Benson Great Hall. The concert features a large variety of music, from hip-hop to gospel. Other events of the night include poetry and drama. Invitations were extended to both Northwestern and North Central earlier this week, and, in the words of Sandie McNeel, a coordinator of the event, "It will be a fun, lively, and worshipful experience." Another event taking place in Benson is the performance of "Black Eagle" by the Mixed Blood Theater on Thursday, Feb. 23. The show profiles Dr. Ronald McNair, the black doctor aboard the hapless space shuttle, the Challenger. Tickets for both the Gospel Concert and the Mixed Blood Theater can be purchased at the box office. Beginning this week, United Cultures of Bethel (UCB), a student-run BU multicultural organization, have placed a new poster around campus every day. Each new poster displays an important black figure that has impacted American society. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, UCB will be distributing red, black, and green ribbons to raise awareness of the impact that blacks have made. Clarion announces new website Have you ever had the longing to know more about a columnist? How about the desire to see the Clarion pictures in color? Would you like to discuss current events and things going on at Bethel? Well you should visit the Clarion's new website! Once there you can read all the articles you see here, and download "old issues as well. You can also hop on the~fo~ruiii and talk about Clarion articles, current events, Bethel culture and, well, anything you want! So give us a visit! http:/7bethelnet.bethel.edu/ clarion The Clarion • MozUla Fiiclox File Ed:t View Go Bookmarks Tools Help , * ■ * : ■- The Clarion If} Google 1 i Gmail Facebook X Xanga *$ My Touched hearts taught humility Bethel hosted first Community Outreach Day By Monique Champeau Over 250 students gave their lime, energy, and hearts Jan. 13 lo participate in Bethel's first-ever Community Outreach Day. They spent time working at 26 sites throughout the cities, working with children and seniors, stocking food shelves, and cleaning and painting church buildings. While making their work sites iheir places of worship, students learned firsthand about the physical and spiritual needs of the community. "I was blessed by the people there. Their enthusiasm and joy for life were incredible. 1 thought this was going to be hard to do, but God has led me to amazing places, and I've seen the need in ihis city," said Anna Watsabaugh, who volunteered at Friday Night Lights, a program for adults with special needs. Ceciwa Khondowe talked about the realization she had while working at Feed my Starving Children in Minneapo- "The goal is for the entire campus eventually to take a day and do a service project: from the president on down." -Donna Johnson # If esypbo lis. She pleaded thai "For every minute 1 complain, there's a child rejoicing because he found food in a dumpster somewhere. For every minute I complain lhat I don't know what clothes to wear, there's a kid walking naked somewhere." Another group paired with the Marie SandvicU Center to hand out meals and clothing to the homeless community downtown. Marybeth Gay, the site director, talked about her own experience with the organization. She said, "Who am I? 1 am nobody! But God is using us. He's gol a plan for each of us to get oul there and get dirty. It might nol always be fun. Ii might nol always be easy. But in it, He wants us to step out of our comfort zones. Guys, dig deep. God's got something special for each one of you." Based on a series of previous chapels and a general thirst to help the community directly, lhe event was a huge success. It was inspired by Philippians 2, which says, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others belter than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interesis of others." The activity encouraged sludents to look past their own agendas and reach out to a community of people that is often overlooked. "There are other institutions that do this. They sacrifice a day and put il towards where there is a need. The goal is for the entire campus eventually to take a day and do a service project: from the president on down," said Donna Johnson, campus pastor and director of this year's event. Though this is the first year Bethel has offered such an opportunity for students to get involved in the community, the Campus Ministries staff is work ing hard to make it a larger, annual event. For the time being, students are encouraged to gel involved with Twin Cities Outreach, which has many openings at a variety of locations for spring semester. Please contact the office of Campus Ministries for more information on how to get involved. ' --.: / ■■ •^ !|»..^Vi? \^^r_mm ^~ £-> «■■ * ■* Fy. ? h^ mmn~ - -~ ■ ■ |
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