This week we hosted our annual Missions Awareness Week! 🌎 Our Beacons were able to make new connections with global organizations that shared their commitment to spreading the gospel. Thank you to everyone that came to campus to share their ministry with our Bushnell community!

Last week we had an incredible event called “Faithful Engagement” focused on navigating anxiety in a polarized election. Some takeaways included: “I really appreciated what Dr. Beck said about being the place where nobody can be mean to them here. Then in the panel session I just appreciated the global perspective Dr. Agam brings to the table.” – Bushnell Student “Faithful Engagement event was timely and immediately practical. I couldn't stop taking notes. Thank you, Bushnell University!" – Local Pastor “Thanks for bringing Dr. Richard Beck to remind us to give our anxiety to God so we can be light and leaven in our broken world - a non-anxious presence like Jesus.” – Bushnell Faculty Bushnell’s mission is to explore wisdom, centered on faith in Jesus Christ, leading to lives of service. The “Faithful Engagement” event is part of our ongoing Becoming Beloved Community efforts to explore biblical perspectives on important issues like racial reconciliation and this year politics. Recordings will be available soon at bushnell.edu/belovedcommunity.

The future is bright as Bushnell University expands! We are excited to announce the acquisition of the 1000 Alder Street property, formerly the Sigma Phi Epsilon house, which will be the future site for our new Duke Student Commons building. This milestone acquisition significant step in the University's ongoing efforts to expand the campus and enhance its students’ educational experience. The property will serve as the location of the new John & Marilyn Duke Student Commons, a vibrant hub for student activities. The 36,000-square-foot Duke Commons will feature a state-of-the-art cafeteria, the Helseth-Wells Dining Hall on the first floor, providing students with a modern and welcoming space to dine, study, and connect alongside banquet and event spaces, an outdoor dining area, and a coffee shop. The second floor will host student life offices and a spacious, well-equipped student activity center. The plan also includes beautification of the nearby millrace and surrounding landscape to create a vibrant indoor/outdoor hub for student life. "We are excited for the opportunity to purchase this important parcel of land, located in the center of our campus”, said Dr. Joseph Womack, President of Bushnell University. “The Duke Student Commons will be built on a foundation of the generosity of our donors and will become a cornerstone of student life at Bushnell fostering a sense of community and belonging for generations to come.” This project is a key component of the University's ambitious Venture Forward capital campaign—a comprehensive campus and program development initiative that includes six specific projects, transitioning Bushnell University into a new era of growth and innovation. Read the full story on our University website!

🎮 Bushnell University Esports and Eugene Family YMCA are partnering to help level up aspiring esports athletes! This new partnership offers an exciting esports program held at the Eugene Family YMCA designed to help youth learn, grow, and practice the essential skills needed for competitive esports, while fostering personal development and leadership. The program covers key aspects of competitive gaming, including game strategy, teamwork, and mental preparation with a focus on numerous popular game titles such as Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Valorant, various sports titles and more. As part of this initiative, our Beacon Esports athletes are actively involved as mentors, showcasing their own hard work and dedication while helping younger players build the foundations for their own success. This mentorship component allows our Bushnell athletes to give back to the community, sharing their experiences and supporting the next generation of esports talent. Bushnell University is incredibly excited to provide an opportunity for aspiring youth interested in competitive gaming alongside the YMCA of Eugene! Read the full story on our Bushnell Beacons website! #WeAreBushnell #BushnellBeacons

Asking our beacons their favorite spot on campus 🛋️📔 There are so many great spots to relax at on campus! What’s your favorite spot? • • • • • • #bushnell #favoritespotoncampus #eugeneoregon #wearebushnell #studentlife #christianuniversity

Embrace the Community Day 2024!   Our Beacons were in full force this week serving throughout the local community during our biggest annual University service event of the year. Regular classes and activities pause for a day with dedicated time for our Bushnell students, staff, and faculty to show what it means to serve faithfully.   We are just beginning this year’s service opportunities! We are looking forward to all of the chances that will come our way this year for our Beacons to shine their light in our local community. #WeAreBushnell

What an incredible day of service in our local community! 🙌 Embrace the Community Day 2024 sent our Beacons far and wide throughout our local area performing acts of service for numerous groups, organizations, and businesses. We loved seeing our students, staff, and faculty serving together! Keep your eyes out for a bigger look of ETC Day 2024 coming soon! . . . . . . . . . . . #servingthecommunity #serviceday #christianuniversity #wearebushnell #eugeneoregon #springfieldoregon

With student clubs, extracurricular activities, and even an upcoming study abroad trip to Japan, there are lots of ways to find connections at Bushnell University. #clubfair