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Bluffton University hosted NetVUE gathering on vocation and collaboration

Posted by Paula Scott on June 7, 2023 - 6:00am

University faculty and staff from as far away as Rhode Island, South Carolina and Winnipeg, Canada, came together at Bluffton University May 31-June 2 for the NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education) regional gathering, “Finding Ourselves at the Center: Collaborative Spaces for Purpose, Work, Learning and Engagement.”

“We’re all trying to help students find their way,” said Dr. Lamar Nisly, vice president and dean of academic affairs at Bluffton. “At this gathering, we’re looking at how we make sure we’re having a shared conversation on campuses around the topic of vocation. It’s been really interesting to hear the different structures people have at their institutions.”

A program of The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), NetVUE is a is a network of nearly 300 colleges and universities, including Bluffton, formed to support and enrich vocational exploration and development. NetVUE funding previously supported the development of Learning in Community, the second-year course of the Bluffton Blueprint.

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Bluffton University
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Resurfacing project to close U.S. 30 interchange ramps

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2023 - 3:20pm

Short pavement repair closures begin Wednesday

The following construction project is anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County beginning tomorrow, June 7. All outlined work is weather permitting.

The U.S. 30/U.S. 68 interchange and U.S. 30/State Route 235 interchange will have temporary, short-term ramp closures (1-2 hours) beginning Wednesday, June 7, for approximately three days for pavement repairs in preparation for resurfacing. 

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Regional news
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Make way for street sweeping on June 7-8

Posted by Paula Scott on June 6, 2023 - 9:31am

The Village of Bluffton is alerting residents that street sweepers will be operating on Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8. Please avoid parking on the street when possible from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. on these dates. 

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Food licensing reminder from Allen County Public Health

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2023 - 8:28am

Allen County Public Health wants to remind the public that under Ohio laws, no person shall operate a food service operation without a license.

This includes persons operating food services and food delivery services through social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram.

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Health Services
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June 2023 Icon Coloring Page and archive

Posted by Paula Scott on June 6, 2023 - 7:31am

For the June 2023 Icon coloring page, we offer you a mandala design by our editorial assistant Sabina Clingerman.

An archive of coloring page designs is HERE.

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June JAMPD programs: Magic, day camp, crochet and animal Olympics

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2023 - 7:05am

JUNE 10
Gordon The Magician will perform at the Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater, 2632 Ada Rd., Lima at 7:00 p.m. 0n Sat., June 10. The summer program is hosted by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District. 

Gordon and his trusty sidekick, George the Raccoon, have traveled the globe in  search of smiles, laughs, and fun. A master of audience involvement, Gordon “invents” magic on the spot using the most ordinary items imaginable. Couple this with a limitless  array of tried-and-true tricks of the trade, and you have a performance that is second to  none.

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