George Walcott is the associate head coach for track and field at Bushnell University and has been with the program since 2013. In this Q and A, he shares what motivates him and what his role at Bushnell looks like. George Walcott is passionate about his faith and helping young men and women grow….
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Pilgrims Together: Maggie McCausland ’19 on the Camino de Santiago
The Beacon had the privilege of catching up with alumna Maggie McCausland ’19 who has spent most of the pandemic serving alongside travelers along the Camino de Santiago (known in English as “The Way of St. James”) in Spain. “The Camino” as it is commonly known, is the most famous Christian pilgrimage in the world….
Bushnell University School of Music and Performing Arts Presents Its Christmas Concert on December 3, at 4pm
A creative, educational, spiritual community helping talent find opportunity: BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS ITS CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON DECEMBER 3, AT 4 PM. Performance Saturday, December 3, at 4:00 PM The University Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, and Bushnell Chorale will perform Christmas classics, sacred works, and multi-ethnic repertoire in this…
Evening of Tribute: The Beacon Awards
Bushnell University’s Center for Leadership & Ethics hosted the 13th annual Evening of Tribute on November 15, 2022. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring this year’s recipients as we shine the light on those who continue to be Beacons in the community. Thank you to Moss Adams our presenting sponsor. Evening of…
Embrace the Community Day – 2022
Serve one another humbly and in love. These words by the Apostle Paul written in his letter to Galatia resonates with the Bushnell community in terms of how we serve others. Embrace the Community, better known around campus as ETC Day, is a time where we pause classes for the day and allow our students,…
From Russia with Love
Dr. Ernest Bonat joined Bushnell in 2020 as the first faculty member of the software engineering program. Bonat takes the helm of this new program with a passion to prepare Christian students for the highly competitive world of technology. Dr. Bonat’s personal story is one of opportunity, perseverance, and faith. He grew up in Cuba…
Spiritual Life Has No Walls or Boundaries
By Jennifer Little, coordinator of campus ministry & Troy Dean, campus pastor Campus Ministry teams have worked hard to provide opportunities for the core NCU priority or catalyzing spiritual engagement and personal transformation during this unique season. Multiple chapels are available online each week, with hopes to showcase guest speakers and student preachers. Chapel requirements…
Campus Life in the COVID-19 Era
By Princess Fox, Director of Student Programs and Greg Brock, Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life Proximity, physical presence, and shared experiences are the core of community — the definitive pillar of Northwest Christian University. The past few weeks have challenged every effort to foster community as our students scatter all over the…
Wonder: NCU’s Experience Christmas Concert
Wonder is the theme for this year’s Experience Christmas Concert produced by Northwest Christian University’s (NCU) music department. The University’s 50-member choir and orchestra, including the contemporary women’s group, Willow, will perform Christmas classics as well as creative and innovative musical arrangements and compositions by music students and faculty members on Sat., Dec. 7, at…