Health-wellness expo, artist reception, concerts
Here is the schedule of February arts and events taking place at Bluffton University. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Feb. 1 Art Exhibit: Goshen College Art Faculty Exhibit, Sauder Visual Arts Center, 9-5p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through Feb. 23.
Feb. 2 Colloquium: “Saving the Nation: War, Sex and Pious Women in Catholic magazines for Girls in Interwar Germany,” Friday Colloquium by assistant professor of history Martina Cucchiara, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Feb. 6 Forum: Fall 2017 semester experience studying in Guatemala, cross-cultural presentation Forum by Bluffton University students, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 6 Forum: “Identifying Novel Chemical Compounds to Inhibit the Development of Cancer,” First Tuesday Forum by Dean Walters ’19, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room.
Feb. 6 Forum: Semester experience at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center in Washington D.C., evening cross-cultural presentation Forum by Bluffton University students, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 7 Health and Wellness Expo: Student scholars in dietetics, nutrition and wellness will present poster sessions with demonstations and food samples, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Musselman Library.
Feb. 8 Research Fair: Student research will be showcased in a poster-session-style event.
Feb. 9 Colloquium: “From Meh’ to Must Read’: An Insider’s Look at the Rebirth of ‘The Witmarsum,’” Friday Colloquium by assistant professor of communication, Marathana Prothro, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Feb. 11 Artist Reception: Reception for Goshen College Art Faculty Exhibit, 1-3 p.m., Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Feb. 13 Forum: “Failure and Spiritual Growth in Myth, Marvel and the Age of Social Media,” Spiritual Life Forum by the Rev. Matthew Yoder, pastor Grace Mennonite Church, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 15 Music Event: Love is in the Air music event, two seatings: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall lobby, limited seats available, $20 per person or $150 for table of 8. Contact Jodi Diller at [email protected] for tickets and and information.
Feb. 18 Concert: Winter Instrumental Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 20 Forum: Student Senate Presidential Debate, Student Senate Forum, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 23 Colloquium: “’Much Ado About Nothing’: Empty Space and Its Glorious Imperfections,” Friday Colloquium by professor of mathematics, Dr. Stephen Harnish, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Feb. 27 Forum: “Diversity Matters: From the Author’s Point of View,” Student Life Forum by Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige, executive associate to the president for diversity and inclusion, Calvin College and Kevin Williams, director of residence life, Bluffton University, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Planning Bluffton EMS station remodel
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, Feb. 19-25
- Allen County EMA plans annual exercise for March 5
- Clifford Edwin Marsh worked for Marathon Electric
- Lent services at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Apollo emphasizes careers and connections
- March 2025 Bluffton Schools calendar reminders
- Letter: Was that CIVICS 101?
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Bluffton University and University of Findlay merger will not proceed
- Pirate boys basketball ousted by LCC in districts
- Sider named as acting president of Bluffton University
- First National Bank promotes Klausing
- April 2 book group to Zoom with House of Lincoln author
- A Big Fish in A Small Pond: Omega Fatty Acids
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Senior Center ready for annual garage sale, Feb. 27-Mar. 3
- Fredrick “Fred” W. Evans served in the U.S. Army
- Ashes to Go on March 5
- Ticket reminder for BHS boys basketball semi-final on Feb. 26
- ODNR urges caution during spring wildfire season
- Registration opens for Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition and classes
- Phillips named as new head of LACRPC and WORPO
- Blanchard Valley Hospital makes World’s Best Hospitals list
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Bluffton mayor asks residents to turn in KKK flyers, denounces hate message
- Public Hearing on proposed vacation of a portion of Vine St.
- Annette "Sue" Sprunger helped establish Bluffton Community Daycare
- Community Foundation awards $770K in grants
- Letter: S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton is disbanding