Bluffton University welcomed its 123rd class of students as official members of the campus community during Opening Convocation on August 30.
“Our faculty and staff commit to serve as your teachers and guides this year and in the years to come,” explained President Jane Wood. “We join with you in this journey of knowledge and, together, we all stand as mutual learners in this community of respect.”
During Convocation, 2006 Bluffton graduate Bethny Ricks shared “Mirror, Mirror.”
Thank you to our wonderful Bluffton Public Library for their Take and Make projects, sharing ideas and kids crafts/projects throughout the pandemic!! The spring plants you shared continue to bring smiles well into fall. Thank you!
The Icon is taking a holiday on Labor Day and we hope you can, too. This May 1939 photograph shows workers in the Triplett Electrical Instrument Company office. The photo is from the Bluffton Public Library digital archive.
Irene Elizabeth Shaffer, 90, passed away September 3, 2022, at 8:48 p.m.
Irene was born at home on March 23, 1932 in Wapakoneta, to John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer who preceded her in death. On June 5, 1954 she married Clyde Shaffer who preceded her in death on September 14, 1994.
GAMBIER, Ohio–The Bluffton University football team opened their 2022 campaign with an explosive second half but came up just short, 33-26, at Kenyon College on a hot Saturday, Sept. 3. The Beavers fell to 0-1 on the season while the Owls improved to 1-0.
The Bluffton High School girls soccer team swamped visiting Coldwater 6-0 on Saturday night, September 3, in a non-league match.
Sami Scoles netted a hat trick to pace the Pirate offense. She scored right away in the second minute on an assist from Allison Diller. Diller then found the back of the net in the 10th minute, and the Pirates carried a 2-0 lead into halftime.
