Service

Mary and the Lamb

Written by Dr. A.J. Swoboda Easter has a way of rushing right past us. But it is most certainly beneficial for us to use this beautiful Spring season as a chance to pause, reflect, and remember. Remember what? Easter is the time of year when Christians from around the globe and from countless traditions and…

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Guiding the Next Generation

Janel (Fetters) Coburn ’14 started out as a psychology major at Bushnell University, but she quickly discovered the impact she could have on children through education. Coburn’s journey led her from teaching in California’s public schools to her current role at Eugene Christian School, where she can integrate a biblical worldview into her teaching practices….

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Marketing Class Partners with Cottage Grove Humane Society

EUGENE, Ore. – As part of its dedication to promoting social good, Bushnell University’s Marketing 432 class has strategically partnered with the Cottage Grove Humane Society to bring real-world experience to the students and support a local nonprofit organization.  The collaboration was initiated when the Humane Society, inspired by a news story on KEZI about…

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Bushnell Trustee Highlighted on KVAL News

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University Board of Trustee member DeLeesa Meashintubby has exhibited a commitment to living a meaningful life of service, having supported the local community of Lane County for the past two decades. Originally from Arkansas, she and her husband arrived in Eugene in pursuit of a job opportunity. However, their journey for…

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Creating Safe Spaces

While studying at Bushnell University, Brittney Reineke ’12, M.A. ’15 chose to serve on a mission trip to Cambodia, an experience that helped her discover her calling and shape her career. Having earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and graduate degree in counseling at Bushnell, Reineke uses the skills she cultivated to serve the community…

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Dr. Doyle Srader Reflects on Time as a Fulbright in Japan

Written by Dr. Doyle Srader I spent much of my sixteenth year as a Bushnell professor rubbing my eyes in astonishment. Japan is beautiful, orderly, quirky, tidy, ancient, space-age, fallible, conflicted, confusing, confused, inexplicable, and heartbreakingly lovable.   But Japan and its people were not what astonished me the most. In September 2022, I stepped into…

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Passing the Torch

Bushnell University students have been equipped and educated for lives of ministry in churches and church-related ministries for 128 years. This tradition lives on. University representatives are often asked, “Is Bushnell still equipping and sending people into ministry?” The answer, quite simply, is “yes.” The answer has always been “yes.” Some students graduate and immediately…

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The Power of Perseverance

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University takes pride in its diverse and determined online population, equipping them to discover and answer God’s call in their lives. Among its inspiring students, Kristin Vreeland is a shining example of resilience, dedication, and service. A senior business major in Bushnell’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology, Vreeland’s journey is a…

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Navigating Financial Aid with Nathan Icenhower

Nathan Icenhower, Director of Financial Aid at Bushnell University, guides students through the intricacies of receiving and maintaining financial aid. He specializes in making college education financially feasible for students, bridging the gap for students to afford their education to help them discover and answer God’s calling in their lives. What is your position here…

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Finding Harmony in Service

While studying music at Bushnell University, Chelsea King ’16 developed her passion for connecting with youth by serving as a camp counselor. She is especially committed to creating safe spaces for members of marginalized communities. Now, King serves as Guest Advocate at Hosea Youth Services, an organization that supports at-risk and homeless youth in Lane…

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