News and events


Check here for news on what is happening on campus, from fine arts to academic presentations. Many events on the Bluffton campus are free and open to the public; check news service stories for details.

Coming events

Fri Aug 22 New student fall welcome, move in between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information.
Fri Aug 22 Summer session II classes conclude - undergrad
Fri Aug 22 "Sheep at Large," visual arts exhibit of three whimsical mixed media series by Judith Rempel Smucker, through Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, Sauder Visual Arts Center Grace Albrecht Gallery, free admission. For more information.
Sat Aug 23 Halls open for returning students, 2-6 p.m.
Sun Aug 24 Halls open for returning students, 2-6 p.m.

News from Bluffton

Michelle Latour
Bluffton professor to share experiences with Italian opera
Dr. Michelle Latour, associate professor of music, will present "Eat, Pray, Sing" at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in Yoder Recital Hall, to open the 2008-09 Bluffton University Friday Colloquium Series.  More Info...
Bluffton University Institute for Learning in Retirement offers fall clases
Bluffton University’s Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), an educational program designed specifically for retired individuals, is offering 12 fall classes Sept. 22 through Nov. 13.  More Info...
Opening Convocation speaker
Bluffton University to welcome class of 2012
Bluffton University will welcome the class of 2012 to campus during its annual Opening Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 26.  More Info...