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Thing number 2 - hey, it's Halloween

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 11:40am

If this is Dr. Seuss's Thing Number 2, what could possibly be Thing Number 1? The answer lies at The Curling Icon, today only. The staff dressed up for Halloween. Deb Wentz, aka, Thing Number 2, tries to remain professional while cutting hair.

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Iranians to visit Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 11:39am

The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University will host a public reception from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, for two visiting faculty members from Iran.

Dr. Mohsen Javadi is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Qom, while Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali is associate professor and head of the department of religions at the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, also in Qom.

During their visit, sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee, the Iranians will also engage with faculty and students in classrooms and participate in campus events.

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Bluffton University Women's Council awards grants to five students

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 11:35am

Five Bluffton University students are gaining exposure to their planned future careers with the aid of Professional Enrichment Grants from the university's Women's Council.

Ranging up to $300, the grants are helping with expenses related to two upcoming conferences and, for junior Stephanie Patterson, a trip to New York City last week that included a piano performance by her and three other Bluffton students in Steinway Hall.

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100th win for Steve Yarnell, Bluffton University volleyball coach

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 6:22am

The Bluffton University women's volleyball team turned out a down-to-the-wire victory at conference rival Defiance College on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Despite dropping the third set, the Beavers were able to pull out the win 25-15, 25-18, 25-27, 26-24. With the win, Bluffton moved to 20-6 overall and 6-2 in conference play, while Defiance fell to 12-17 overall and 3-6 in the HCAC.

For the third consecutive season, the Beavers have now garnered a 20-plus win season, and the victory also handed Head Coach Steve Yarnell his 100th win at Bluffton University.

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Saturday final day for farmers' market

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 5:54am

The Bluffton Farmers' Market will open one final time in 2010. The final date is Saturday, Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The market is located in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. The market will open again in May 2011.

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Elementary-middle school November menu released

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2010 - 9:26pm

The elementary and middle school lunch menu for November was recently released. It may be viewed by opening the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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