The S.C. Ylvisaker (ill-vih-sah-kur) Fine Arts Center was completed in 1989. This building houses the art, music, and theatre departments, Sigurd K. Lee Theater, a black box theater, and the Anna John Silber Recital Hall. Activities, competitions, and performances by student and community groups constitute a major part of the yearly events calendar. It is frequently referred to as “the YFAC”.
The Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center is located centrally on campus, between Honsey Hall, Meyer Hall, Trinity Chapel, and the Sports and Fitness Center. Find the YFAC on our Campus Maps page.
The building address is 715 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN. (All mail should be addressed to 700 Luther Dr.)
Events in the YFAC
Inside the YFAC
See the Art, Music, and Theatre Facilities page to learn more about Bethany’s spaces for the arts.
Departments in the YFAC
These departments are located in the Ylvisaker Center. For others, see Academic Departments or Campus Departments.
Offices in the YFAC
These employees have offices in the Ylvisaker Center. For others, please see the Faculty & Staff Directory.
| Name | Title | Office / Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bethel Balge YFAC 205 507-344-7366 | Lessons Instructor, Music | YFAC 205 507-344-7366 |
 | Barb Becker YFAC 111 | Instructor - Lessons, Music | YFAC 111 |
 | Peter Bloedel YFAC 208 507-344-7369 | Professor, Theatre | YFAC 208 507-344-7369 |
 | Ben Faugstad YFAC 213 507-344-7372 | Associate Professor - Music, Music | YFAC 213 507-344-7372 |
 | Ann Fredrickson YFAC 204 507-344-7580 | Adjunct Faculty, MusicChoraliers Director, MusicDirector - Handbells, MusicMary Martha Singers Director, MusicLessons Instructor, Music | YFAC 204 507-344-7580 |
 | Jenny Haugen-Hesse YFAC 204 507-344-7365 | Instruction: Voice, Music | YFAC 204 507-344-7365 |
 | Jason Jaspersen YFAC 212 507-344-7890 | Associate Professor, Studio Art | YFAC 212 507-344-7890 |
 | Emily Kimball YFAC 100 507-344-7371 | Assistant Professor, Theatre | YFAC 100 507-344-7371 |
 | Dennis Marzolf YFAC 209 507-344-7370 | Adjunct Faculty, Music | YFAC 209 507-344-7370 |
 | Laura Matzke YFAC 102 507-344-7748 | Instruction: Organ, Piano, Voice, Music | YFAC 102 507-344-7748 |
 | Andy Overn YFAC 207 507-344-7398 | Professor, Graphic Design | YFAC 207 507-344-7398 |
 | David Paulson YFAC 206 507-344-7370 | Assistant Professor, Music | YFAC 206 507-344-7370 |
 | Jenna Thompson YFAC 112 507-344-7365 | Fine Arts Center Event Coordinator, Academic Affairs | YFAC 112 507-344-7365 |
Ann FredricksonAdjunct Faculty, Music
Choraliers Director, Music
Director - Handbells, Music
Mary Martha Singers Director, Music
Lessons Instructor, Music
YFAC 204
507-344-7580