Bluffton University news
Welcome new faculty and staff
Five faculty members and 20 staff members or graduate assistants are joining the Bluffton University community this academic year.
The power of plant pigments
Dr. Angela Montel, professor of biology, will present "The Power of Purple (and Red and Blue and Green and Yellow and Orange) Plant Pigments to Promote Human Health," on Sept. 6.
Summer Discovery Program
Rowena Zuercher created her own social work internship through the Summer Discovery Program which provides a $1,500 grant for Bluffton students to explore their vocation.
Ball in the House
Ball in the House will perform Sept. 19 in Yoder Recital Hall. The high energy a cappella group performs R&B, soul and pop hits that have audiences singing, dancing and beatboxing along.
Vocational discernment
Kathy Dickson '03, director of vocational discernment and community engagement at Methodist Theological School of Ohio, will speak Sept. 3 on "Discernment on Purpose--Checking in on Your Best Life."
Opening convocation
"The Power of Relationships: How Connectivity Impacts Well-Being" will be the Opening Convocation address by Dr. Beth Taylor Mack of the YMCA of the USA.
Krabill art exhibit
"A Visual Reflection on Fear and Connection" by Merrill Krabill of Goshen College, will be displayed Aug. 26 - Oct. 18 in Grace Albrecht Gallery.
Community sing
Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, will lead an informal singing event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Mosiman Hall.
Baseball Skills Camps
The Bluffton University baseball team will host camps for young players wanting to improve their skills this summer.
Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble
Bluffton University's 22nd annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 27, at Bluffton Golf Club
Summer camps
The Bluffton University volleyball team will host several skills camps this summer.
Ultimate Frisbee
The 2019 Bluffton University Ultimate Frisbee reunion will be held from 3-6 p.m. June 29 on the Mussleman Library green.
Commencement 2019
Faculty, family members and friends filled Sommer Center to witness Bluffton's 119th commencement ceremony. State Representative Riordan McClain '06 returned to campus to present the commencement address.
Faculty research
Bluffton University faculty members who have been awarded grants, sabbaticals and other scholarly endeavors were recognized at the 2019 Dean's Reception.
Academic awards
Bluffton University recognized many of its top students for their academic achievements at the annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum.
May Day royalty and dancers
Bluffton University's annual May Day ceremony will include the traditions of the crowning of a king and queen and the Maypole dance by first-year students.
May Day Musical
"This is an opportunity to come see one of the best musicals ever written. It's just so iconic; you're going to go away singing, dancing and humming the songs."
Concert
Bluffton University's music department will perform a selection of lighter tunes during the Spring Fling concert on Sunday, April 28.
Chamber ensembles
The Low Brass Ensemble and Woodwind Ensemble will perform a combined recital at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25.
May Day and Commencement
Bluffton University will celebrate its annual May Day weekend of festivities May 3-5.
Prothro forum
In an era when divisiveness and negative rhetoric seems to be admired, Marathana Prothro, assistant professor of communication at Bluffton University, is instead encouraging understanding.
Outstanding athletes
Isaac Zickafoose, football, and Erin Weisgarber, volleyball, were named Bluffton's outstanding senior male and female athlete of 2019.
Academic awards
Bluffton University will host its annual Academic Awards Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Yoder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
May Day musical
Bluffton University will present "Guys and Dolls," for the May Day musical from May 3-4.
Knief senior recital
Kasandera Knief, a music education major with a concentration in performance studies, will present her Bluffton University senior recital at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Oratorical contest winner
Hannah Conklin '19, a convergent media major and journalism minor from Westerville, Ohio, was named the winner of Bluffton University's annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest held April 3.
Athletic awards forum
Bluffton University will recognize its top student-athletes at the annual Athletics Awards Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Commencement speaker
State Representative Riordan McClain, a 2006 Bluffton University graduate, will address the 2019 graduating class during the May 5 Commencement ceremony.
Senior recital
Meghan Gibson, a music major with a concentration in performance studies, will present her Bluffton University senior recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Martin senior recital
Eddie Martin, a music education major with a concentration in performance studies, will present his Bluffton University senior recital at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Alumni forum
Nowlin, a 1991 graduate, presented the Alumni Forum "The Light Still Shines Bright Off the Field: Success in Leadership and Life" to a packed Stuzman Lecture Hall.
Keeney Peace Lecture
During Bluffton University's annual Keeney Peace Lecture, John Sharp shared "Changing the World One Life at a Time: The MJ Sharp Story."
Riley Creek Festival
Bluffton University will host the annual Riley Creek Festival from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Sommer Center.
Performances at Bluffton
Prepare to dance along in your seat during Bluffton University's Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Choir concert.