Student Activities

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Scholastic Leadership Society

The Bethany Lutheran College Scholastic Leadership Society exists to recognize academic achievement, leadership, and citizenship among students at Bethany; to promote student leadership experiences; and to sponsor community learning activities in order to expand educational opportunities beyond the classroom. Advisor: Other Academic Clubs

The Scroll student newspaper, May 2019 front page with headline, "Bethany launches new esports program."

The Scroll

Scroll students meet as a class every week to learn the processes undergone in a campus newspaper. It is a great chance for students to learn about journalism, to understand what it is like to work in a newspaper environment, meet new people as well as produce a body of work that could help get…

Prof. Dennis Marzolf directs a Bethany Concert Choir practice as they sing a hymn in Bethany's Silber Hall.

Concert Choir

The Concert Choir is typically the largest of the choral groups with 50-70 students participating each year. In addition to an annual choir tour, the auditioned SATB group performs for Fall Festival, Reformation, Christmas at Bethany, Commencement, and beautifies chapel services regularly. The choir is open to all Bethany students by audition.

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Paul Ylvisaker Center

The Paul Ylvisaker Center for Personal and Public Responsibility is a forum on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College designed to promote volunteerism, philanthropy, and public service, values which were enunciated in an especially profound way by Paul Ylvisaker, an alumnus of Bethany College. The center functions within the context of Bethany Lutheran College’s uniqueness….

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World Club

Bethany’s World Club supports international students and sponsors a number of cross-cultural learning opportunities. We would love for you to come and be a part! World Club helps all students at Bethany to learn more about each other, including our cultures, backgrounds, and traditions. Advisor:

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Intramural Sports

Getting involved with intramurals is a great form of recreation that promotes both social and competitive on-campus sports activities. Fall Semester Sand Volleyball Flag Football Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Spring Semester Co-Rec Basketball Dodgeball Volleyball Registration Registration forms can be downloaded below. An emergency info / waiver form must be completed prior to participation. This…

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Baseball

Bethany Vikings Baseball competes in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III). The complete baseball schedule, roster, stats, and news are available at BLCVikings.com Baseball. BLCVikings.com  >  BASEBALL Baseball News Baseball Schedule Head Baseball Coach More Vikings Baseball staff info at BLCVikings.com Play for the Vikings Do you see yourself on the college baseball…

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Bethany’s Best Week Ever

Bethany’s Best Week Ever, our version of new student orientation, is a week (or so) designed around you: Meet other new students, faculty, and staff Learn more about Bethany and the opportunities that await Get involved with activities and participate in events Bethany’s Best Week Ever is designed to get your college career off to…

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Speech and Debate

The Speech and Debate Team promotes the ability to speak with confidence and conviction. The team competes in an average of 25 tournaments throughout the school year and has traveled across the country and internationally to compete. The Bethany Speech and Debate Team motto is “Take the Room!” When you are speaking, everyone is there…

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