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Dear Visitor:

For the past 50-plus years, I’ve tried to keep life lively on the Bethel College campus. Whether it’s cows in Mantz Library or a snow lodge on the front steps of the Ad Building, there’s rarely a dull moment at Bethel. Though my wife Wilcia Knutz claims to be the brains behind many of my pranks, the guiding principles are always the same – pranks must not be harmful or destructive, participation in clean-up is a must, and no keys can be used. Oh, and it helps to keep Dale Schrag, church relations director, in the loop so the administration doesn’t get too worked up.

As I’m getting on in years, I’ve begun collecting accounts of my pranks, but am afraid I may have missed a few. Perhaps you can help me out by adding your own photos and memories? Feel free to comment, add details and even rate the stories shared here. I wonder what would be the favorite Bethel College prank?

Thanks for your help,
Herman Bubbert
– Bethel College’s perennial prankster
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Where’s the body?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mzuercher
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Herman Bubbert’s empty graveSometime in 1970, this grave and headstone appeared on the south side of the path between Haury Hall and Warkentin Court. But no body was ever found, and Herman Bubbert has pulled off dozens of pranks in the years since.

Posted in Pranks | Tagged 1988, empty grave, grave, Herman Bubbert, resurrection | 1 Reply

Google Herman Bubbert

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mzuercher
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Herman Bubbert has a home page on Geocities. Try Googling him sometime — there are numerous listings. And don’t forget Facebook — he has a page there, too.

Posted in Pranks | Tagged GeoCities, Google, Herman Bubbert, homepage, website | Comment or tell us more!

Herman Bubbert on display

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mzuercher
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Herman Bubbert once had an exhibit of his semi-religous art installed in the Fine Arts Center Gallery.

Posted in Pranks | Tagged 2004, art exhibit, FAC, Fine Arts Center, gallery, Herman Bubbert, May | Comment or tell us more!

Herman Bubbert in print

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mzuercher
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An issue of Mathematics magazine once included Herman Bubbert’s name in the back in the list of those who had correctly solved the previous month’s problems.

Posted in Pranks | Tagged 2008, Herman Bubbert, math, math problem, mathematics, Mathematics Magazine, solving | Comment or tell us more!

Not just anyone gets an honorary degree

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mzuercher
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Herman Bubbert awarded an honorary science degreeHerman Bubbert was awarded the “Honorary Bachelor of Science” degree from Bethel College in 1994. However, the signers of said parchment were a bit mysterious. For example, Bethel’s president in 1994 was John Zehr, the academic dean was Brian Schrag … and so on.

Posted in Pranks | Tagged 1994, Bachelor of Science, BS, degree, Herman Bubbert | Comment or tell us more!

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