Service

Bushnell University announces the upcoming Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture, featuring esteemed speakers Dr. Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe and Dr. Paul Louis Metzger. This free event hosted by the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences will take place on March 18 and 20, 2025 and is part of the ongoing and meaningful conversation…

Dr. Ruth Akumbu is an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. She brings a rich and diverse background in nonprofit leadership, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), cultural capacity-building, and media, with over 21 years of experience. A leader in nonprofit, education, and entertainment sectors, Dr. Akumbu is dedicated to…

Dustin Hinkle ’07 is the lead pastor at River of Life Church in Hastings, MN. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a missionary in China for 10 years and in bi-vocational ministry in Pullman, WA for four years. With a foundation in business administration and public speaking, Hinkle’s journey…

EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Anson Sin, a 2023 graduate of Bushnell University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, was recently recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for his exemplary compassionate care as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Care Unit at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, located in Springfield, Ore. The DAISY Award is an…

Becky Hart, a 2011 graduate of Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian Univeristy), has discovered her calling as the CEO of EventCrush, an event planning business she built from the ground up. Her passion for event planning was ignited while organizing her own wedding, when she discovered the joy of crafting meaningful and unforgettable experiences.   Hart’s…

EUGENE, Ore. – Incredible opportunities continue to unfold for Student-Athlete Mental Health Coordinator Sam Silver, as she was recently named an Ambassador for the International University Sports Federation. In her new role, Silver will be part of the trainings and zoom meetings helping to build ideas as well as expectations for the next World Forum, taking…

SALEM, Ore. – Dr. Latrissa Lee Neiworth, Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Bushnell University, has been appointed to the statewide OregonServes Commission by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed last week by the Oregon State Senate. The mission of OregonServes is to promote and enhance the culture of service, volunteerism, and civic engagement…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the 16th annual Embrace the Community (ETC) Day last week, drawing a record number of over 375 students, faculty, and staff who came together to volunteer at more than 20 sites across Eugene and Springfield. Originally started by a Bushnell student, this long-standing tradition continues to reflect the university’s…

  Bushnell University is pleased to host a special two-day event featuring guests Dr. Richard Beck, author and psychologist from Abilene Christian University, Matt Holmes, pastor at Turner Christian Church, and Bushnell faculty panelists. Register Online This event will explore biblical perspectives on how we individually and corporately participate as followers of Jesus in a…

Eugene, OR – On Friday, September 6th Bushnell University held the 30th Annual Beacon Classic Golf Tournament at the picturesque Pine Ridge Golf Club. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the Beacon Fund for Student Scholarships. The tournament supports Bushnell University students and invests in the next generation of community leaders. Please thank our sponsors (listed below…