Bluffton University’s creative arts programs converged on Yoder Recital Hall on Nov. 6 for “The Arts at Bluffton,” a forum featuring art, music, creative writing and theatre on campus.
Gregg Luginbuhl (background), a professor and chair of the art department, created ceramic pots throughout the program, while Philip Sugden (foreground), an assistant professor, worked on a charcoal drawing.
Joining them on stage here for a piano solo is Dr. Lucia Unrau, a professor and chair of music.
The Beavers held their own with #21 ranked Franklin College on Saturday, Nov. 3, but the Grizzlies overcame two late turnovers deep in their own territory en route to a 23-9 victory. Bluffton moved to 5-4 on the season with a 4-3 mark in the Heartland Conference, while Franklin improved to 7-2 overall and 7-0 in the HCAC with its 25th straight conference victory.
Bluffton University’s production of “The Real Inspector Hound” opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in Ramseyer Auditorium in College Hall.
Here, Inspector Hound (Spencer Genson, pointing finger) warns the residents of Muldoon Manor that a murderer is in their midst. Listening are (background from left) Jill Bornhorst, as Felicity; Shannon Thiebeau (Mrs. Drudge); Tanner Kurilec (Simon); Amanda Bartel (Cynthia); and Jared Hudson (Magnus).
Isabel Castillo, co-founder of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance and founder of DREAM Activist Virginia, will be at Bluffton University Tuesday, Nov. 13, to share her experiences as an undocumented youth and community activist.
Free and open to the public, Castillo’s presentation, “Undocumented and Unafraid: Personal Lessons from Community Organizing,” will begin at 11 a.m. in Founders Hall.
Castillo, who has lived in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley for 21 years, advocates for immigrant rights and young students across Virginia and the nation.
