Bluffton University Head Cross Country Coach Karen Brandt has high expectations for 2012 after a season in which 11 dedicated student-athletes set the tone one year ago in her first year at the helm.
HCAC Pre-season Coaches Poll: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/womenssoccer/2012/hcacpoll.pdf
A record-setting 2011 campaign has the 2012 Bluffton University women's soccer program looking for even more success this year. After placing fourth in the regular season, Bluffton knocked off #1 seed Earlham on the road en route to its first-ever Heartland Conference championship match.
HCAC Pre-season Coaches Poll: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/menssoccer/2012/hcacpoll.pdf
As the Bluffton University men's soccer team enters year two of its rebuild under Head Coach Rick Nussbaum, they Beavers sport a roster that includes as many newcomers (20) as his entire first team was comprised of in 2010.
HCAC Pre-season Coaches Poll: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/football/2012/hcacpoll.pdf
A school-record five conference wins during the last six games of 2011 has the Bluffton University football team excited to hit the field this season.
Tickets are still available for the opening performance in the 2012-13 Bluffton University Artist Series, by The Alley Cats at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Tight harmonies, a cappella energy and universal humor describe the doo-wop group, which blends musical talent and comedic timing while singing the greatest songs of the 1950s and '60s.
Premiering at Fullerton College in California, The Alley Cats have appeared on TV and radio and at Disneyland and numerous other venues. In March 2012, they were the opening act for Jay Leno in Las Vegas.
Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), an educational program for retirees, is offering nine courses on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this fall from Sept. 17-Nov. 8.
Cost to take three or more courses is $100. Individuals may take one or two courses--whether four or eight weeks in length--for $35 each. Registration and, if applicable, course fees are due at the time of registration. All classes will meet in the ILR classroom, located in Shultz Hall of Riley Court on campus.
