Bluffton University will offer five summer mathematics workshops for middle and high school math teachers and intervention specialists, beginning June 8.
The 23rd annual workshops, hosted by adjunct faculty member Duane Bollenbacher, are all three-day sessions, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Each workshop may be taken for 22.5 contact hours of Local Professional Development Committee credit, at a cost of $125, or, on a pass/fail basis, for one semester hour of graduate workshop credit, for $275.
Students who have completed grade seven or eight and an accelerated pre-algebra course are invited to attend the Bluffton University Junior High Mathematics Enrichment Camp Monday-Friday, June 6-10.
Led by Dr. Donald Hooley, professor of mathematics, participants will explore topics such as number theory and introductory cryptology, using pencil and paper, calculators and computer software in group settings.
The Bluffton Lady Pirate softball team brought home a sectional title Thursday, with a 9-5 win, in a tough battle with the Leipsic Vikings at Pandora-Gilboa. The Pirates earned just four hits, but were able to capitalize on 9 walks and 3 hit batters by the Vikings pitcher.
The Lady Pirates struck first, as Shannon McKamey was walked and Ashlin Gable was hit by a pitch. The pair advanced around the bases and scored on passed balls to take a 2-0 lead after the first inning.
Kris Lowry recently joined the staff of First National Bank as a mortgage originator.
Lowry brings over 20 years of experience in the real estate and banking industries to her position. She is active in seeral civic and community activities including the Heartland Board of Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, and is a past President of the Flag City Chapter of BNI.
As a mortgage originator, she is responsible for overseeing loan origination in Hancock, Wood and Putnam counties.
