The people of Bluffton
This issue of “Bluffton” magazine highlights stories of members of the Bluffton family who are people of character and contributing members and leaders of their communities at work, in church and at the places they volunteer.
COMMUNITY AND CONVERSATION
For more than a quarter century, a Bluffton alumnus and his wife have invited students
into their home to share in a meal and a conversation. For the first two years Wendell
Badertscher ’71 attended Bluffton, meals were served family style in the basement of
Ropp Hall. Years later, Wendell and his wife, Esther Nafziger, have brought family-style
dining back to Bluffton as the couple hosts undergraduates for formal meals at their
Bluffton home.
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BOTSWANA TO BLUFFTON
Long-time translator for the Botswana cross-cultural experience has become a Bluffton
student. Nthati Phetlhu came to Bluffton and to America seeking a change. A few years
ago, her husband passed away. The resulting devastation completely changed her outlook
on life. >>> more
GOODBYE GDP, HELLO MELI
Bluffton professor develops a better measure of well-being than Gross Domestic Product
(GDP). Despite its flaws, GDP has been the standard measurement of well-being, but Dr.
Jonathan Andreas, professor of economics recently presented his original research
in an effort to sway world leaders and fellow economists toward another standard—
MELI. >>> more
BREAKING BARRIERS
Bluffton University student volunteers are connecting with incarcerated youth at the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center through a recently developed partnership. The innovative program is transforming lives and changing perspectives. >>> more
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