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BETHANY COLLEGE STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS IN WICHITA WITH 3-DAY “BLITZ”

May 20, 2022

LINDSBORG, KAN. – Bethany College spent three action-packed days in Wichita for an event the college has called the Wichita Blitz. 

The first event of its kind for the college, the Blitz focused on strengthening connections with local high school students, counselors, principals, and superintendents, as well as Bethany alumni in the Wichita area over the three days. 


Thursday, May 5 

Blitz events began with a Breakfast with Bethany for local high school counselors at the Omni Business Center. This breakfast gave counselors the opportunity to discuss current issues facing their schools and their students with the Bethany College admissions team who also shared valuable updates about the college admissions process. 


Next, the Luncheon with Alumni in Education at Bella Luna Cafe hosted Bethany College alumni currently serving as teachers, principals, or in other education leadership roles in Wichita. Discussions at this event centered on the ways Bethany College can support these alumni and their students. 


School visits also began on Thursday for Bethany College coaches and admissions counselors. 

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The first Blitz day ended with a reception at the Omni Business Center for local students and their families. Those attending were able to connect with Bethany College professors, coaches, and other school representatives in a relaxed, social setting. 


“The Thursday night event was an intimate evening for prospective students,” remarked Bethany College alumnus Bria Tidemann-Lehr (2001.) “The opportunity to speak to coaches and professors that could be coaching and/or teaching these students is something that you don't get everywhere. You can tell that everyone at Bethany College wants to have a positive relationship with students to give them the best college experience and to prepare them for life beyond college.” 


Friday, May 6 

School visits continued Friday for Bethany College representatives. The visits allowed them to spend time at Wichita schools and show appreciation to the dedicated staff at these local high schools. 


Saturday, May 7 

Blitz events on Saturday kept the focus on fun! High school students mingled with Bethany College admissions counselors at Bowling with Bethany, a casual event with pizza, bowling, and go-karts at The Alley. 


More than 100 guests enjoyed a Wichita Wind Surge baseball game for Bethany at the Ballpark where the Bethany College Choir sang the National Anthem. Those who attended the game also enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet and prize giveaways, plus they were able to read favorite memories from Bethany alumni and walked away with a sense of belonging. 

The college considers the Wichita Blitz an enormous success and is already making plans to continue visiting and partnering with the city of Wichita in meaningful and intentional ways. 

 

About Bethany College 

Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is online at and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state. 

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