Service

It’s a peculiar scene. College basketball players, pulsing with spring-loaded energy and life, make their way out to the reverent confines of Luper Pioneer Cemetery each fall. These young, curious Beacons have not come out to do mischief, but to take special care of this hallowed ground and the graves within. The men’s basketball team,…

Written by Melisa Ortiz Berry, M.A.  Squeezing between the crowds at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, our group followed an Armenian monk to a side door leading to an area below the main holy site. Walking down stone steps, we passed medieval crosses etched in the walls by the pilgrims who came before. As…

Sarah Slater is an accomplished professional who earned her degree from (then) Eugene Bible College in 2005 and is currently advancing her education with a graduate degree in leadership from Bushnell University. As the Senior Director of Enrollment Services at Bushnell University, Slater, who received the 2023 President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance and Campus…

By Lars Coburn ’14, M.A.  My current role as Director of University Relations at Bushnell has me on the road. This includes a lot of packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, driving, and flying. One lesson I’m learning as I watch baggage carousels go round and round, ready to claim my suitcase full of used…

EUGENE, Ore. – Juanita Metzler ’94, Senior Director for Conventions at Travel Lane County and member of the Bushnell University Board of Trustees, was honored as a recipient of Smart Meetings’ 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Award. She received this honor due to her success in bringing meetings and conventions to Eugene and the surrounding…

  Eugene, OR — Bushnell University is proud to announce its 14th Annual Evening of Tribute: The Beacon Awards, scheduled to take place on November 16, 2023, at Venue 252 in Eugene, Oregon. Presented by professional services firm Moss  Adams, this highly anticipated event aims to honor the Beacons of today while investing in the…

EUGENE, Ore. – In the world of education, there are those whose commitment to shaping young minds shines brightly. Susan Inman, Ed.D., a lifelong educator, is one such individual. Her remarkable journey and unwavering dedication to students showcase her passion for making the world a better place through education. Inman’s path in education began as…

While studying communication at Bushnell University, Brad Keller ’20, gave his life to Christ. Only a few years after earning his B.A. in Communication, he became the Youth Pastor at Ekklesia Church in Eugene, Oregon. Keller shares his transformative journey and calls his fellow believers to minister in whatever ways they have been called.  What…

  Eugene, OR — Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees and Office of the President are pleased to introduce “Becoming Beloved Community“, a two-day symposium on racial reconciliation from a biblical perspective. The event title, “Becoming Beloved Community”, is a term popularized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his book, “Facing the Challenge of a New Age”…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s annual “Embrace the Community” (ETC) Serve Day was a resounding success, as over 300 students, faculty, and staff volunteered at over 25 locations in Eugene and Springfield to engage in a day of transformative service. The event epitomizes Bushnell’s dedication to community engagement and service as a vital part of…