On Campus
 Start features preparation, convocation, academic mace
Convocation Chapel marked the opening of a new year, with the program serving as an official welcome and time of encouragement. A highlight was the introduction of an academic mace, a traditional symbol of authority and integrity carried in formal processions.
Read more about Convocation Chapel here.
Catch up with fall sports here.
Learn about the mace here.
See how faculty prepared here.
Check out a story on student leaders here.
View pictures here.
Kempton Athletic Center
 Roof, masonry among latest items done
The changing face of campus continues with exciting progress on the $4.5 million Kempton Athletic Center. The most recent work includes the addition of the roof, set to be done by mid-September. Masonry crews are also working on completing the cinder block foundation around the perimeter.
Read the latest web story here.
Ukrainian roots are part of building project. Read more here.
Track progress here.
Watch a video here.
Campus Visits
 Targeted times enable students to focus on future major
A special set of campus visit days this year focus on specific undergraduate programs, giving future students an in-depth look at their field of interest. Visits give students a full view of BBC and allow them to be a part of campus and connect early with key faculty, staff, and other students. The first visit event – iView College Days – is this week.
Read more here.
Schedule a visit here.
West Michigan Blitz
 Special regional event, golf classic this month
Building relationships among alumni and connecting with new friends is the focus of a special "West Michigan Blitz" in the Grand Rapids area. This two day event combines the President's Golf Classic on September 17 and a Saturday Regional Event the next day.
Read more here.
Go to the special website here.
Celebration on the Summit
 Illusionist, comedy group part of unique week
“Celebration on the Summit,” set for October 4-9, will feature Christian illusionist Harris III and 321 Improv Comedy. This exciting weeklong event includes Alumni Day, Homecoming & Family Day, the annual Bible Conference, and more.
Learn more and register for some events here.
Read more about Harris III and 321 Improv Comedy here.
Buy tickets for the show here.
Campus Bookstore
 Popular fiction author to visit campus
Best-selling fiction writer Beverly Lewis, an award-winning author of more than 80 books for children, youth, and adults, will be at the Campus Bookstore September 17 at 7 p.m. She will be promoting her new book, "The Thorn."
Read more here.
Learn about Beverly Lewis here.
Seminary
 Barndollar Lectureship, Council this month
Author, researcher, and teacher Dr. Thomas Ice is the featured speaker for the 17th Barndollar Lectureship September 20-23. The event coincides with the third annual Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics held Sept 22-23. The focus this year is "Dispensationalism, Language, and Scripture.”
Read more about the Barndollar series here.
Read more about the Council here.
Register to attend here.
Music
 Noteworthy School offering piano, vocal lessons
Quality instruction and performance opportunities for area residents will be offered by The Noteworthy School, the second year of the Music Department's unique community education program. Private piano and vocal instructions are available to students of all ages and skill levels beginning September 6.
Read more here.
Register to participate here.
Community Appreciation
 President's Breakfast set for October 19
Area business and community leaders are invited to a President’s Breakfast, a special event featuring President Jim Jeffery and new Assistant Athletic Director and Women's Basketball Coach Amber Jacobs. The breakfast is held on Community Appreciation Day, a time when classes are cancelled to enable a range of local service projects.
Read more here.
Learn more about the breakfast here.
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Whom you should know
Don Patten has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
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Contact Don at dpatten@bbc.edu
Amy Heitner is the new Executive Administrative Assistant in the President’s Office.
Contact Amy at aheitner@bbc.edu
Lori Rayle is filling the role of Athletics Facilitator.
Contact Lori at lrayle@bbc.edu
Defender Athletics
Seven teams start this month.
Radio Program
New Nehemiah series in September.
Success
Read about TLC and Boot Camp.
Read about Defender sports camps.
In the Spotlight
Stories about exceptional members of the student body, faculty and staff .
Cody Fraser: Making a Difference
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Tom Cragoe: Investing for a Lifetime
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Chris Brown: Leading Through Technology
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Prayer
Please pray for former BBC&S faculty member Don Roe and children, Gavin and Hannah, as they grieve the loss of Don’s wife Leisa who passed away in August.
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