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Rick Skilliter, Ohio certified prevention specialist, will present the Forum, “Living in Mental Wellness,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Yoder Recital Hall.

During this Forum, the former Bluffton police chief will discuss the importance of reducing stigma for those living with or supporting someone living with mental health and substance abuse challenges.

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Registration required for Youth Group Night

Rev. David Glick, a 2007 Bluffton University graduate and pastor of student ministries at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, will reflect on the theme “Be Rooted” during Bluffton University’s fall semester Spiritual Life Week.

  • Forum, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24
    Yoder Recital Hall, “Things I Learned While in College.”
  • Chapel, 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 26
    Marbeck Center’s Bob’s Place

Both events are free and open to the public.

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Bluffton University Theatre will present the play “Paragon Springs” by Steven Dietz, based on the play “An Enemy of the People” by Henrik Ibsen from November 9-12.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on November 9-11, and at 2:30 p.m. on November12 in Ramseyer Auditorium in College Hall. Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre and communication, will direct the show.

Set in 1926 in the American heartland, the famed “healing waters” of Paragon Springs have been mysteriously poisoned. Now, the town’s foremost citizen crusader, Dr. Thomas Stockman, is determined to know the truth behind this tragedy, no matter the cost. In this vibrant, often funny and highly theatrical re-imagining of Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People,” Steven Dietz puts the lure of capitalism and the greed of small-town-self-interest squarely on trial.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens, Bluffton University faculty and staff, and non-Bluffton University students. Admission is free for Bluffton University students. Purchase tickets at www.bluffton.edu/theatre/

The roles and participating students are as follows:

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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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NEW FLIPBOOK
PHOTO GALLERY

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. 

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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.

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