All posts tagged: Community Engagement

EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell men’s and women’s basketball teams continued one of the Beacon’s most treasured traditions on Sunday, spending the afternoon with their friends from the Special Olympics. The annual event, which returned in 2024 after a four-year layoff steemed from the pandemic, has been a part of Bushnell’s Champions of Character-related initiatives for…

EUGENE, Ore. – In response to the pressing need for educators across the state of Oregon, Bushnell University’s School of Education has embraced an innovative approach to tackle the ongoing educator shortage. Over the past 18 months there has been a significant increase in the hiring of teaching and school counseling candidates before they complete…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University Athletics is partnering with Grace Community Fellowship, which will see a new three-court Beach Volleyball facility as Grace becomes the new official home for Bushnell Beach Volleyball. The facility, which will be ready in time for the start of the 2024 season, provides a marked advancement for the Beacons who…

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…

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. – In October of 2021, Bushnell University launched an aggressive three-year, $14,000,000 Venture Forward campaign. Because of inflated construction costs and generous early gifts, the campaign goal was raised within months from $14,000,000 to $18,000,000. Through gifts from individuals, families, corporations, and granting agencies, all six projects are nearly funded and are close to…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University alumna Megan Temple ’16, MAL ’20, has spent the past two years promoting the virtues of Eugene and its surroundings while working at Travel Lane County, where she is currently the Senior Director of Partner and Community Engagement. Based on her valuable contributions to and promising future in the local…

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…