60 in 6

So you’ve moved onto campus. Classes are completed for the day. You’ve finished your homework. Had supper. Now what? No need to be bored. We have you covered!

At least 60 campus events are planned in first six weeks of the academic year! Marbeck Activities Council (MAC), intramurals, spiritual life and other campus organizations provide opportunities for you to get out of your room, get involved, meet new people.

If you have questions about these events, this initiative, or other engagement-related questions, contact us at engagement@bluffton.edu.

2024 60 in 6...

SATURDAY, AUG. 17 Beaver Block Party 7-9 p.m., Bren-Dell Lawn Come on out to Bren-Dell lawn for a block party with music, food, a photo booth and giant slip and slide fun!
SUNDAY, AUG. 18 Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Prayer Labyrinth (near Sauder Visual Arts Lawn) New students are extended a special invitation to the first on campus Sunday worship service. Come worship with us!
MONDAY, AUG. 19 Things-you-forgot-at-home Bingo 12:30 p.m., Bob’s Place Forgot your charger? Hangers? Your Roku stick? Stop by for a chance to win some of these prizes!
TUESDAY, AUG. 20 Men’s soccer vs. Alma 4 p.m., Alumni Field Drop-in sand volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court Stop out for some competitive fun with your peers to the sand volleyball courts. All are welcome
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21 Business Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Commons There are so many opportunities in Bluffton to get to know the village more. Visit with some of the local businesses to explore the village during lunch!
THURSDAY, AUG., 22 Chapel 11 a.m., Bob’s Placce Join the campus community in worship. Women’s soccer vs. Ohio Wesleyan 3:30 p.m., Alumni Field Thursday Night Spotlight: sponsored by Marbeck Activities Council (MAC) 8 p.m., Bob’s Place Marbeck Activities Council will be hosting the FIRST Thursday Night Spotlight of the year! Stop by for some fun and a break from your first busy week of classes. Intramurals: Drop-in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court Stop out for some competitive fun with your peers to the sand volleyball courts. All are welcome!
FRIDAY, AUG. 23 Feel Good Friday: Donut Cart 9 a.m., outside of Centennial Hall Marbeck After Dark: Slip n’ Slide Water Kickball and Cookout 7 p.m., Neufeld Lawn
SATURDAY, AUG. 24 Saturday in the Halls: Bren-Dell 7:30 p.m., Bren-Dell lobby

TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Opening Convocation 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall This formal assembly marks the official opening of the academic year. New students should report to the location instructed by your Becoming a Scholar instructor. Arts and Lecture Credit College Hack 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall Tips and tricks to thrive throughout your college experience. Arts and Lecture Credit Intramurals: Spikeball Tournament 9:30 p.m., Sand Volleyball Court
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 Engagement Fair 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., The Commons Learn more about the various clubs and organizations on campus.
THURSDAY, AUG. 29 Chapel 11 a.m., Bob’s Placce Join the campus community in worship. Thursday Night Spotlight: sponsored by Student Senate 8 p.m., Bob’s Place Get to know your class representatives and find out how to get involved. Intramurals: Drop-in Crossnet 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court Stop out for some competitive fun with your peers to the sand volleyball courts. All are welcome!
FRIDAY, AUG. 30 Men’s soccer vs. Capital 5 p.m., Alumni Field Cross Country: Beaver Dam Invite 6 p.m., Nature Preserve Come cheer on your Bluffton Beavers cross country athletes as they host the Beaver Dam Invite. Men’s race is at 6 p.m. and the women run at 6:45 p.m. Marbeck After Dark: Survivor Challenge 8 p.m., behind Neufeld Hall
SATURDAY, AUG. 31 Saturday in the Halls: Hirschy 7:30 p.m., Hirschy lobby

MONDAY, SEPT. 2 Mental Health Monday with Student Senate Bob’s Place
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit Intramural Sand Volleyball Tournament 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 Chapel 11 a.m., Bob’s Place Thursday Night Spotlight sponsored by Campus Ministries 8 p.m. in Bob’s Place Intramural Sand Volleyball Tournament 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 Marbeck after Dark: Lego Night 8 p.m., Bob’s Place
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 Saturdays in the Halls: Ramseyer 7:30 p.m., Ramseyer lobby
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 Tennis Ball Golf Tournament begins

MONDAY, SEPT. 9 Labor Day Observed, no classes
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit College Hacks: 7 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall Intramural Sand Volleyball Championship 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 Women’s Soccer vs. UC Clermont 7 p.m., Alumni Field
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Thursday Night Spotlight: Hall Association 8 p.m., Bob’s Place Intramural Sand Volleyball Championship 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 Volleyball vs. Wilmington 3 p.m., Copeland Court Volleyball vs. Hilbert 7 p.m., Copeland Court Marbeck After Dark: Floats and Totes 8 p.m., Klassen Court
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Volleyball vs. Denison 10 a.m., Copeland Court, Sommer Center Women’s soccer vs. Muskingum 1 p.m., Alumni Field Volleyball vs. Penn State Behren 2 p.m., Copeland Court Saturdays in the halls: Neufeld 7:30 p.m., Neufeld lobby

MONDAY, SEPT. 16 BINGO Noon., Bob’s Place
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit Crossnet Tournament 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 Men’s soccer vs. Baldwin Wallace 4 p.m., Alumni Field Volleyball vs. ONU 6:30 p.m., Copeland Court Women’s soccer vs. Heidelberg 7 p.m., Alumni Field
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Chapel 11 a.m., Bob’s Place Thursday Night Spotlight: Multicultural Student Organization 8 p.m., Bob’s Place Crossnet Tournament 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 Marbeck After Dark: Potting Party 8 p.m., Neufeld Lawn
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 Beaver Tailgate 4:30-7 p.m. Salzman Stadium parking lot Football vs. Trine Night Game 7 p.m., Alumni Field Men’s soccer vs UC Clermont 7 p.m., Soccer Field

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit College Hacks: Responsible drinking 7 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall Giant Pong Tournament 9:30 p.m., Tennis courts
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Men’s soccer vs. Heidelberg 4:30 p.m., Alumni Field
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 Chapel 11 a.m., Bob’s Place Bonhoeffer: Cell 92 theatre performance 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall Thursday Night Spotlight: PALs 8 p.m., Bob’s Place Drop-in Sand volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 Volleyball vs. Trine 6:30 p.m., Copeland Court Bonhoeffer: Cell 92 theatre performance 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall Marbeck After Dark: Gaming night 8 p.m., Bob’s Place
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 Saturday in the Halls: Hirschy and Hirschy Annex 7:30 p.m., Bob’s Place

MONDAY, SEPT. 30 Mental Health Monday with Student Senate Noon, Bob’s Place
TUESDAY, OCT. 1 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit Intramural football 9:30 p.m., Saltzman Stadium
THURSDAY, OCT. 3 Chapel 11 a.m., Bob’s Place Powderpuff Football 8 p.m., Saltzman Stadium
FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Beaver Bonfire 8 p.m., Library Lawn
SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Homecoming Beaver Golf meet 10 a.m., Bluffton Golf Club Beaver Tail-Gating and bookstore swag 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Emery Sears parking lot Alumni Baseball Banana Ball game 10 a.m.-noon, Memorial Field Beavers football vs. Anderson 1:30 p.m., Salzman Stadium

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