Art, music and lectures in February
Here is the Bluffton University February arts and events calendar. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Feb. 5 Forum: “Mayan mathematics and different numeration systems,” First Tuesday Forum, by Jarod Siekman ’20, Bluffton mathematics major, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
Feb. 5 Forum: “Time the Unspeakable,” Forum by Sana Musasama, associate adjunct professor in studio art, Hunter College, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 8 Colloquium: “We Want to Become Saviors and Helpers of our Fatherland: Catholic Girls in Nazi Germany,” Friday Colloquium by Dr. Martina Cucchiara, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall
Feb. 12 Forum: “Living with Fear,” Forum by Merrill Krabill, Goshen College art department chair, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 12 Forum: “Lily’s Wings,” Evening Forum by Bowling Green High School Drama Club, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 14 Concert: “Love is in the Air,” concert and tasting menu, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall Lobby, tickets required, $20 per seat, contact Merv Shrock at [email protected]
Feb. 17 Exhibit: “Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War,” Musselman Library Reading Room, open during regular library hours through March 31
Feb. 17 Event: “Different Decisions of Conscience: Mennonites Combatants, Noncombatants and Objectors in Ohio, 1916-19,” Dr. Perry Bush, 4 p.m., Marbeck Center, Kreider Room
Feb. 19 Forum: “We Need to Talk: How to have Tough Conversations at Work, at Home, at Church,” Alumni Forum panel with Lawrence Milan ’73, senior vice president and chief human resources officer of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Pastor Daniel Metzger ’05 and Nicole Fairburn ’15, sexual assault survivor advocate, Crime Victim Services, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 19 Forum: “The Witness of Conversational Bodies,” Forum by C. Christopher Smith, editor, Englewood Review of Books, 11 a.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall.
Feb. 22 Colloquium: “When Talking is Tough: Image Theatre as a Catalyst for Engagement,” Friday Colloquium by Dr. Melissa Friesen, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall.
Feb. 24 Concert: Winter Instrumental Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 24 Event: “Remember What Happened to Uncle Daniel at Leavenworth? A Case Study of Mennonite Conscience, Quiet Conviction and Silent Death,” special event by Dr. Scott Holland, Bethany Theological Seminary, 4 p.m., Marbeck Center, Kreider Room
Stories Posted This Week
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
Monday, February 24, 2025
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Pirate Bowlus competes in state backstroke consolation finals
- James Arden Emmert was a kidney dialysis technician
- Pirate bowlers 13th at districts
- Pirate boys basketball win sectional vs. Wayne Trace
- Pirate Bowlus advances to OHSAA swim final, Downey swims in prelims
- Flu-related death of teen reported in Allen County
- Bluffton University public events for March 2025
- Weekend Doctor: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- January 2025 EMS by the numbers