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Photo-story: Rare Bible conserved and returned to Bluffton University archives

Posted by Staff on March 23, 2022 - 6:37am

As director of Musselman Library, Carrie Phillips ’99 believes even the “rarest collections are meant to be studied.”

However, the oldest Bible in Bluffton University’s Musselman Library, dating to the 16th century, was nearly relegated to restricted status in the archives to prevent further wear, tear and damage.

Instead, Phillips applied for and was awarded nearly $5,000 for an Ohio LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Preservation Grant for a conservation treatment of Bluffton’s 1531 Froschauer Bible.

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Christie's "The Mousetrap" performances March 24-27

Posted by Staff on March 21, 2022 - 6:18am

During rehearsals of Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery “The Mousetrap,” Dr. Melissa Friesen favorite refrain is “dun, dun, dun.” That’s because twists and turns abound in this play as a blizzard traps seven strangers in Monkswell Manor Guest House amid news of a murderer on the loose.

“The audience doesn’t know who the murderer is or who the next potential victim may be,” said Friesen, professor of theatre and communication and director of the play. “Agatha Christie throws in all sorts of red herrings and vague descriptions. It’s such a fun play.”

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Keeney Peace Lecture examined current models of conflict

Posted by Staff on March 11, 2022 - 6:00am

During Melissa Florer-Bixler’s Keeney Peace Lecture at Bluffton University, the pastor and author addressed what she described as some of the most pressing concerns for society today: third way politics, cancel culture and polarization.

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Bluffton University trustees approve Unruh and White scholarships 

Posted by Staff on March 9, 2022 - 7:28am

At their winter meeting, the Bluffton University Board of Trustees approved new endowed scholarships and worked on best practices for governing the institution.

Trustees voted to establish the John D. Unruh Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Established by Elda Unruh in memory of her husband, John D. Unruh Jr., who was an accomplished member of the Bluffton history faculty from 1967 to his untimely death in January 1976.

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University softball victories vs. Mount Mary and OWU

Posted by Staff on March 8, 2022 - 8:40am

The Bluffton University softball team made a day of it in Leesburg, FL, but the wait was worth it as Head Coach Paige Jansen picked up her first and second wins as the head coach of the Beavers! Bluffton improved to 2-1 on the season before a torrential downpour capped off the marathon on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Mount Mary jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but the Beavers responded with their first runs of the season in the home half when Madison Jones (West Milton/Milton Union) and Lily Tate (Mount Gilead/Northmor) laced back-to-back RBI singles. 

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University baseball: 1-1 on day two of Gene Cusic Classic

Posted by Staff on March 8, 2022 - 8:36am

By Takayla Gadberry, www.blufftonbeavers.com

Playing in Ft. Meyers, FL, the Bluffton University baseball team opened day two of the Gene Cusic Classic with an 8-5 victory over Augustana but dropped a 16-13 decision to Plymouth State in game two. The Beavers moved to 1-3 on the season while Augustana fell to 6-3 and Plymouth State improved to 3-5.

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