Student Life

Student Life

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ABOUT  Bushnell

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Welcome home

Feel a sense of belonging at Bushnell. Over 85% of your college experience happens outside of the classroom. Bushnell values this time and offers a multitude of ways to expand your knowledge and engage in the broader campus community.

Welcome home

Feel a sense of belonging at Bushnell. Over 85% of your college experience happens outside of the classroom. Bushnell values this time and offers a multitude of ways to expand your knowledge and engage in the broader campus community.

REQUEST INFORMATION

ABOUT BUSHNELL

CONTACT student life

EXPLORE STUDENT LIFE

Campus Ministry

Bushnell University is a Christ-centered community where individuals come alongside each other to learn and practice how to live out faith together.

Our mission is to cultivate individual and communal spiritual formation by inviting students to discipleship experiences so that we grow to be more like Jesus.

Residence Life

Residence Life

At Bushnell University, Residence Life strives to construct a community that is built on the importance of Community, Learning, Service, and Christ.

Bushnell living areas are a microcosm of the greater community, church, and the world. 

Student Programs

Bushnell University offers various opportunities for students to be involved, hold leadership roles, and stay active.

Participate in Beacon Nights, clubs, intramural sports, musical ensembles, student government, service projects, and much more.

Living in Eugene

Located in the University District and adjacent to the University of Oregon, students can take advantage of all that college town has to offer including coffee shops, eateries, amazing arts and entertainment, shopping, restaurants, hiking, and more.

Academic Resources

Campus Safety

Your safety is our No. 1 priority. Learn more about our safety and security resources and how we maintain Bushnell’s safe campus environment.

Wellness

Bushnell provides a wholistic approach to a student’s personal and professional growth. This includes mental health and wellbeing. Students can access onsite counseling clinic, mentors, academic support, and health and wellness programming.

Athletics

Welcome to the home of the Beacons! Join or cheer on one of our 17 NAIA sports: baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, esports, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball. SCO BEACS!

Academic Resources

Performing Arts

Bushnell offers multiple ways for you to participate in performance ensembles: Bushnell Chorale, Chamber Ensemble, Instrumental Ensemble, University Choir, and worship bands such as The Grove Collective.

shirts in store

Beacon Swag

Visit the Beanery, located in Burke-Griffith Hall, to find Beacon swag! Or shop online.

EXPLORE STUDENT LIFE

Campus Ministry

Bushnell University is a Christ-centered community where individuals come alongside each other to learn and practice how to live out faith together.

Our mission is to cultivate individual and communal spiritual formation by inviting students to discipleship experiences so that we grow to be more like Jesus.

Residence Life

Residence Life

At Bushnell University, Residence Life strives to construct a community that is built on the importance of Community, Learning, Service, and Christ.

Bushnell living areas are a microcosm of the greater community, church, and the world. 

Student Programs

Bushnell University offers various opportunities for students to be involved, hold leadership roles, and stay active.

Participate in Beacon Nights, clubs, intramural sports, musical ensembles, student government, service projects, and much more.

Residence Life

Living in Eugene

Located in the University District and adjacent to the University of Oregon, students can take advantage of all that college town has to offer including coffee shops, eateries, amazing arts and entertainment, shopping, restaurants, hiking, and more.

Residence Life

Campus Safety

Your safety is our No. 1 priority. Learn more about our safety and security resources and how we maintain Bushnell’s safe campus environment.

Residence Life

Wellness

Bushnell provides a wholistic approach to a student’s personal and professional growth. This includes mental health and wellbeing. Students can access onsite counseling clinic, mentors, academic support, and health and wellness programming.

Residence Life

Athletics

Welcome to the home of the Beacons! Join or cheer on one of our 17 NAIA sports: baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, esports, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball. SCO BEACS!

Residence Life

Performing Arts

Bushnell offers multiple ways for you to participate in performance ensembles: Bushnell Chorale, Chamber Ensemble, Instrumental Ensemble, University Choir, and worship bands such as The Grove Collective.

shirts in store

Beacon Swag

Visit the Beanery, located in Burke-Griffith Hall, to find Beacon swag! Or shop online.

Why

Bushnell?

Students should choose Bushnell as their university of choice because we have professors who genuinely care and actively engage with students throughout their college experience. Whether you’re excelling, falling behind, or simply need a check-in, professors are always there to support you.”

-Jazmyn Paul

“Students should choose Bushnell because of the formative life changing experiences they can have here! Bushnell is a very tight-knit community where students can grow spiritually, academically, professionally, and in maturity. There are many ways to get involved and to establish meaningful relationships that have helped me feel confident about my future!”

-Matthew Wilhite

I chose Bushnell University because of the community. The students really care about each other’s learning and spiritual growth, with all the activities and small groups around campus it is hard not to feel supported.

-Justin Heintz 

“Bushnell stands out to me because of the professors. Their passion for teaching and care for the students allows for a learning environment that both pushes students to think deeper and feel heard.”

-Alsea Diffenderfer

I chose Bushnell because of the sense of community that is so well established, and the Christ-centered principals.

-Stephanie Sterling

CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENT LIFE STAFF

We Come Together in a Christ-Centered Community

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Rev. Troy Dean, M.A.

Campus Pastor

Jocelyn Hubbs, MBA

VP for Student Development

Jennifer Little, M.A.

Director of Residence Life
& Student Services

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Paul Wright, M.A.

Director of Student Programs

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Sarah Halstead, M.A.

Counselor
Coordinator for Student Wellness

Jonathan Kurtz, M.Div.

Resident Director
Coordinator for Student Programs

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Maggie McCausland

Resident Director
Coordinator for Student Life

Matt Geronimo, M.A.

Coordinator for Campus Ministry