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University faculty research grants, sabbaticals

Announced at annual dean's reception
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2021 - 5:41pm

Bluffton University faculty awarded research grants, sabbaticals

Bluffton University faculty members were recently recognized at the annual Dean’s Reception, an academic year-end event honoring faculty who have been awarded grants, sabbaticals and other scholarly endeavors.

The following faculty received summer 2021 Bluffton University Research Center grants, which provide $2,000 and up to $300 for research-related expenses:

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Bluffton University
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Unicompartmental Patellofemoral Arthroplasty

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on May 22, 2021 - 6:00am

A unicompartmental arthroplasty is the replacement with a prosthetic of just one of the three compartments of the knee when it is affected by the condition of severe osteoarthritis (OA). Musculoskeletal providers divide the knee into three compartments: medial (inside) compartment, lateral (outside) compartment, and the kneecap on the femur (patellofemoral joint). Osteoarthritis is a systemic inflammatory condition that affects the entire joint, causing aching, swelling, stiffness, and deformities. One of its physiological signs is to degrade the cartilage lining of the bones.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Attention girl scouts - and those who want to join

Saturday event at village park first of two summer activities planned
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 6:15pm

Two fun events for all area girls are set with the Bluffton Girl Scouts – one takes place Saturday, and the second in early June.

From 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, at the Bluffton village park girls will complete science experiments with women mentors from science technology, engineering and mathematics careers.

“Come prepared to get your feet wet and play in the creek,” said Kelly Honse, one of the girl scout leaders.

Then, from Sunday to Wednesday, June 6-9, from 4 to 8 p.m. daily is a nature skills girl scout mini-camp for girls of all ages.

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University partnerships expanding

Corporate, Education and Church Partnerships provide educational discounts; enhance workforce/community needs
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 6:01pm

Bluffton University continues to grow its network of Corporate Partnerships in northwest Ohio. The university has entered into three-year Corporate Partner agreements with four new Corporate Partners since January. 

New Corporate Partners include:
• Mennonite Memorial Home
• Mercy Health
• SumiRiko
• Superior Credit Union

In total, 15 Corporate Partners and nine Education Partners have signed on since the spring 2020 launch.

Bluffton recently expanded its partnership program to include churches in northwest Ohio.

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Bluffton University
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Having a field day

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 5:54pm

Remember field day when you were an elementary student at Bluffton? It's as fun as ever. Jami Nygaard shares these photos of this year's activities.

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Bluffton's Busch 2nd team All-NWC softball • Jordan, Bricker HM

Adam Friedritz, Braeden Jordan HM in baseball
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 10:18am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Three Bluffton softball players received All-Northwest Conference honors in voting conducted by the league coaches Monday evening.

Lady Pirate junior slugger Riley Busch was named second team all-league.

Senior Kennedi Jordan and junior Sophie Bricker earned honorable mention league notice.

Lincolnview senior Destiny Coil was named NWC Player of the Year, drawing more votes than Paulding shortstop Gabbie Stallbaum and Ada pitcher Leona Dalton.

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