Bluffton University news
UF History Forum
Dr. Diana Montague will present "Researching University of Findlay's Growth" on Feb. 25, discussing the university's development from 1983-2019.
Scholarship Winner
Jacob Hoffmann, from Toledo, Ohio, won Bluffton University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship valued at more than $150,000.
Fall 24' Dean's List
The Fall 2024 Dean's List recognizes students with a GPA of 3.6+ in at least half-time graded courses, with distinction for those achieving 3.75+.
Senate Debate
Sydney Grisier and Dylan Woods will debate for Student Senate president. The winner, chosen by majority vote, will serve during the 2025-26 academic year.
Readers Theatre
Dr. Melissa Friesen, Mary Nord Ignat and Joseph Ignat will direct a Reader's Theatre based on the testimony of Jacques d'Auchy from "Martyrs Mirror."
Study trip to Peru
To conclude his sabbatical, Dr. Paul Neufeld Weaver co-led a University of Findlay study trip to Peru. This is an example of collaboration and shared resources between Bluffton and Findlay.
The Big Reveal 2025
Who were in the mascot suits in 2024-25? It can now be told that Ella Meyers and Ally Zvara served as J Denny and Jenny Beaver in 2024-25.
Forum
Rev. Dr. Darcy Metcalfe, assistant professor of religious studies, University of Findlay, will explore how the wisdom of Pauli Murray can serve us in our divisive times.
Film Festival 3
Anabaptism at 500 event, Radical Reformation Film Festival 3, "The Radicals," will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Film Festival 2
As part of Anabaptism at 500 Radical Reformation Film Festival 2, "Zwingli," will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Stutzman Lecture Hall
Faculty Colloquium
Dr. Gerald Mast will explore early Anabaptist approaches to Bible reading and understanding in his Colloquium, "The Bible and Anabaptist Beginnings".
Library Forum
Vixen Hurt '25, a social work major from Kenton, Ohio, will promote healing between the Christian church and indigenous people through recounting their work.
Annual Peace Lecture
Dr. John Fea, distinguished professor of history, will explore how American evangelicals evangelicals shifted to embrace fear, power, nostalgia, and culture wars.
Who is in the suit?
Who are the performers behind J Denny and Jenny Beaver? Find out Saturday, Jan. 25, between the women's and men's basketball games.
A Boehr tradition
At Dick Boehr's 75th "Messiah" performance, his passion for the music and the community it creates continues to inspire those around him.
Faculty Colloquium
Dr. Jeff Gundy will give a presentation on Jan. 24, "Phantom Power(s) and How to Find Them," exploring topics like animal behavior, quantum mechanics, and his global research.
Anabaptism Forum
A panel of faculty, staff, students, and alumni will discuss the impact of the Anabaptist faith tradition on their lives, on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.
Bosnia Alumni Trip
Bluffton University will host an Alumni and Friends tour of Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia, June 4-17, 2026.
Anabaptism at 500
Bluffton University will host events in 2025 to mark 500 years of Anabaptism, including films, exhibits, and theater, celebrating faith, peace, and service.
New MND tracks
Specialized tracks in eating disorders and sports nutrition have been added to the Bluffton University Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Decisive decisions
Ways to overcome indecision, evaluate options and make impactful choices with confidence will be presented during Forum by 2006 Bluffton University graduate, author and public speaker Bethny Ricks.
Exploring nature
"Discovering Order: Exploring and Reinterpreting Nature," an art exhibit by Beth Lindenberger and Jack McWhorter, will open Jan. 8 in Grace Albrecht Gallery.
"Messiah" sold out
Handel's "Messiah" performances at Bluffton University and University of Findlay are both sold out.
'Messiah' soloists
Erin Alcorn, soprano; Andrew Lipian, countertenor; Brian Skoog, tenor; and Jeremiah Sanders, baritone, will perform the solos for Bluffton's 130th and 131st performances of Handel's "Messiah."
26 Pebbles
"26 Pebbles" tells the true story of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, honoring the 26 victims and exploring how the community coped with grief, hope, and healing.
Demolish Berky
The vacant Berky Hall will be demolished in spring 2025. Funding is being provided by a grant from Allen County Land Bank.
Spiritual Life Week
"Put on the Armor of God" was the theme of fall Spiritual Life Week. Rev. Matthew Yoder, pastor of Grace Mennonite Church, worked with students to explore Ephesians 6:10-18.
Arsenic in Bangladesh
Relief advocates will describe the crisis of safe drinking water in southern Bangladesh during the Nov. 19 Forum.
Alumnus speaks
Katie Kuntz Wineland '13, will speak on "Keep Called and Carry On: Building Promise-Led Lives and Communities" during Forum on Nov. 12.
Reality is authentic
"IRL (in real life)," an art exhibit by Nichole Maye-Luge, will be displayed in Sauder Visual Arts Center through Dec. 8.
Musical collaboration
Bluffton University, University of Findlay, College First Church of God choir and Findlay Civic Choir are combining forces to perform Handel's "Messiah" under the direction of Dr. SeaHwa Jung.
Native food garden
"Feeding People and Wildlife: Establishing a Food Forest with Native Plants" will be presented by Dr. Jacob Buchanan, assistant professor of environmental science, on Nov. 8.
Handel's "Messiah"
The traditional Advent performance of Handel's "Messiah" will continue in 2024, with concerts at both Bluffton University and University of Findlay.
Student debate
Should public schools in Ohio should be required to permit religious education? Students in the Argumentation and Advocacy class will debate during Forum on Nov. 5.
Actuarial internship
Colby Schlabach '25, an accounting major from Sugarcreek, Ohio, will share experiences from his internship with Everence during the First Tuesday in the Library Forum.