We wanted to take a moment to thank and celebrate Dr. Mick Bollenbaugh on his retirement after 29 years of service to Bushnell University. As a Professor of Philosophy and Biblical Studies, Dr. Bollenbaugh made lifelong impacts on multiple student populations, including traditional undergraduates, online and evening classrooms, and graduate students, as he challenged them to reach their full potential and become leaders in their field. In addition to his teaching role, Dr. Bollenbaugh's expertise in the field of education was highly valued by his colleagues, and he contributed significantly to the development of various educational programs at the university. In a fun symbolic gesture, Dr. Bollenbaugh took some time on stage while encouraging our graduating seniors at this year's Baccalaureate to pass the baton of Most Tenured Professor to colleague and friend Dr. Heike McNeil, Professor of Chemistry and Former Cross Country & Track Coach. Thank you, Dr. Bollenbaugh, for your incredible dedication and hard work at Bushnell University!

Today we wanted to thank Karen Head, our Public Services Supervisor, and congratulate her on her retirement earlier this month after 27 years of dedicated service at Bushnell. Throughout her time at Bushnell, Ms. Head played an important role in shaping the university’s culture, making it a welcoming and inclusive place for students. Her passion for promoting reading and learning is evident in the Kendall Collection, a curated section of Children's books within the Kellenberger Library, and her organization of our Children Reading Program events for the local community. Ms. Head's lasting commitment to create a positive and supportive environment within the Kellenberger Library will be fondly remembered by students, staff, and faculty who interacted with her. Thank you for all of your hard work, Karen!

John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." Wishing our Beacons well as we honor and remember those that have fallen in service for our country this Memorial Day.

Thank you to Angela Doty, our twenty year milestone staff awardee! Angela has demonstrated incredible commitment and compassion at Bushnell, helping prepare and equip students as they pursue their vocational callings through career development, and being involved all across campus. We are very thankful for Angela's dedication to Bushnell for twenty years of faithful service. #WeAreBushnell.

In honor of the Class of 2023 who are courageously shining as Beacons, please join us in supporting future students by making a gift of $23 or more to the Beacon Fund, which benefits student scholarships. Give $23 or more to the GIVE 23 Campaign by May 31st and receive a Bushnell University license plate cover. A great gift for a recent grad or alumni! Show your Beacon pride! All proceeds go towards the Beacon Fund. Visit give.bushnell.edu, our BushnellBeaconFund account on Venmo, or mail a check to Bushnell University to donate!

Thank you to Dr. Connie Wilmarth, our fifteen year milestone faculty awardee! As our Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and a Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Wilmarth is constantly described by students and her peers as approachable, winning them over with her thoughtfulness and intentionality as a leader. We are very thankful for Dr. Wilmarth's dedication to Bushnell for fifteen years of service. #WeAreBushnell

Continuing our trend of recognizing our milestone staff and faculty, let's recognize our ten years! Thank you to George Walcott, Dr. Corynn Gilbert, Gene De Young, and Stead Halstead for ten years of faithful service to our University! #WeAreBushnell

Look back to last week's Blessing of the Hands event, where Bushnell's School of Nursing honors the achievements of the graduating nursing students before Commencement. Through symbolism and prayer, faculty bless our nursing graduates and their healing hands with oil as they enter their profession. Congratulations to our nursing graduates!

We wanted to take a moment to thank and celebrate Dr. Mick Bollenbaugh on his retirement after 29 years of service to Bushnell University. As a Professor of Philosophy and Biblical Studies, Dr. Bollenbaugh made lifelong impacts on multiple student populations, including traditional undergraduates, online and evening classrooms, and graduate students, as he challenged them to reach their full potential and become leaders in their field. In addition to his teaching role, Dr. Bollenbaugh's expertise in the field of education was highly valued by his colleagues, and he contributed significantly to the development of various educational programs at the university. In a fun symbolic gesture, Dr. Bollenbaugh took some time on stage while encouraging our graduating seniors at this year's Baccalaureate to pass the baton of Most Tenured Professor to colleague and friend Dr. Heike McNeil, Professor of Chemistry and Former Cross Country & Track Coach. Thank you, Dr. Bollenbaugh, for your incredible dedication and hard work at Bushnell University!

Today we wanted to thank Karen Head, our Public Services Supervisor, and congratulate her on her retirement earlier this month after 27 years of dedicated service at Bushnell. Throughout her time at Bushnell, Ms. Head played an important role in shaping the university’s culture, making it a welcoming and inclusive place for students. Her passion for promoting reading and learning is evident in the Kendall Collection, a curated section of Children's books within the Kellenberger Library, and her organization of our Children Reading Program events for the local community. Ms. Head's lasting commitment to create a positive and supportive environment within the Kellenberger Library will be fondly remembered by students, staff, and faculty who interacted with her. Thank you for all of your hard work, Karen!

John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." Wishing our Beacons well as we honor and remember those that have fallen in service for our country this Memorial Day.

Thank you to Angela Doty, our twenty year milestone staff awardee! Angela has demonstrated incredible commitment and compassion at Bushnell, helping prepare and equip students as they pursue their vocational callings through career development, and being involved all across campus. We are very thankful for Angela's dedication to Bushnell for twenty years of faithful service. #WeAreBushnell.

In honor of the Class of 2023 who are courageously shining as Beacons, please join us in supporting future students by making a gift of $23 or more to the Beacon Fund, which benefits student scholarships. Give $23 or more to the GIVE 23 Campaign by May 31st and receive a Bushnell University license plate cover. A great gift for a recent grad or alumni! Show your Beacon pride! All proceeds go towards the Beacon Fund. Visit give.bushnell.edu, our BushnellBeaconFund account on Venmo, or mail a check to Bushnell University to donate!

Thank you to Dr. Connie Wilmarth, our fifteen year milestone faculty awardee! As our Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and a Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Wilmarth is constantly described by students and her peers as approachable, winning them over with her thoughtfulness and intentionality as a leader. We are very thankful for Dr. Wilmarth's dedication to Bushnell for fifteen years of service. #WeAreBushnell