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Social work majors to ‘trick or can’ for nonperishable items, Oct. 26

Members of the Bluffton University Social Work Club will take part in a “trick-or-can.” Students will go door to door asking for donations of shelf-stable and nonperishable food items from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. Donations may also be left on doorsteps and porches to be collected. 

No monetary donations will be accepted. Donations will be delivered to the Bluffton Community Assistance Corporation’s food pantry.

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Biology, chemistry and dietetics teaching labs have new home at Bluffton University

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By Paula Scott

On a sunny October afternoon, Bluffton University officials provided a tour of the new Knowlton Science Center for donor and alumnus Greg Wannemacher and members of his staff. 

Camerata Singers, University Chorale perform October 29

Bluffton University’s Fall Choral Concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall

Under the direction of Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, University Chorale will perform selections including “Gaelic Song of the Boatman” by Sine NicFhionnlaigh, “Weep No More” by David Childs, and “Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen” from German Requiem by Brahms.

Camerata Singers will perform selections including “Best Day of My Life” by Zachary Barnett, “Stand Up” from the movie “Harriet” by Joshuah Campbell, and “Sing” by Mark Brymer.

This event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken for music scholarships.

Halloween music included in concert band performance

Bluffton University’s fall instrumental concert featuring the Concert Band will be held on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

Under the direction of Dr. Roy Couch, associate professor of music, selections will include three dances – “Danza Magicala,” “Lithuanian Dance,” and “Prelude and Polka,” as well as settings of familiar hymn tunes such as “Precious Lord, Take my Hand” and The “Water is Wide.” In anticipation of Halloween, “Ghost Apparatus” will get the audience in the mood. 

This event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken for music scholarships.

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Bluffton University develops partnership with GROB Systems, Inc.

Bluffton University has expanded its network of Corporate Partnerships by signing an agreement with GROB Systems, Inc.

“We are excited to grow and expand our connections both in Ohio and across the world,” said Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University. “One of the greatest strengths of our graduate programs is our cohort model where students interact with and learn from their peers. These new partnerships are a great way to increase the diversity of thought and experience among our students.”

Homecoming-Alumni Weekend celebrated Oct. 20-22 at Bluffton University

Bluffton University will celebrate Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2023 from Friday, Oct. 20 - Sunday, Oct. 22. Events will be open to all alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the university. Along with cheering on the football, volleyball and swim teams, the Beavers will host alumni gatherings, an open house, food trucks, Beaver Tail-Gating and more.

Tickets for adults are $25 and tickets for children ages 5-17 are $15. Students and faculty/staff with current Bluffton ID will have access to Saturday’s activities for free.  

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