Bluffton University has announced the dean’s list for undergraduate students for the fall 2020 term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. Area students on the list follow:
Devon Bilimek, Bluffton
Jami Crawfis, Bluffton
Gabe Denecker, Bluffton
Jesse Owsley, Bluffton
Therisanyo Phetlhu, Bluffton
Sydney Staton, Bluffton
Leah Tabler, Bluffton
Bray Boehm, Rawson
Riley Garmatter, Rawson
Carson Houck, Rawson
Bluffton University’s spring gospel choir and jazz concert will be streamed for viewing at www.bluffton.edu/mus starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 10.
At 5:30 p.m., the conductors will provide a pre-concert talk with audience members via Zoom. Visitwww.bluffton.edu/mus for more information and to access the Zoom meeting.
Bluffton University will partner with Bluffton Hospital to host on-campus vaccination clinics for current Bluffton students on Friday, April 9, and Monday, April 12.
Bluffton University has been allocated 300 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to administer during the clinics.
“These clinics demonstrate our commitment to the health and safety of not only our students but to the larger village community and the communities our students call home,” said Dr. Sherri Winegardner, director of nursing and chair of Bluffton’s COVID-19 steering committee.
Graduate student Parker Reynolds (Avon) has been named the HCAC Hitter of the Week after a monster effort at the plate last week.
Reynolds led the Beavers to a 3-2 mark that included a sweep of rival Defiance College on Saturday.
He hit .522 with eight RBI, five runs scored and 12 hits. The fifth-year senior slugged .739 with two doubles and a homer. His OBP was .560 for the week. Reynolds had a great Good Friday, going 7-of-10 at Manchester.
Students recently explored “Getting Into Good Trouble,” during Bluffton University’s Spiritual Life Week.
Dr. Drew Hart, assistant professor of theology at Messiah University, led conversations for the March 21-25 activities and spoke during Forum and Chapel via Zoom. Theme verse Micah 6:8, “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God,” punctuated the activities.
Here's a recap of Bluffton University weekend sports contests.
Football
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Bluffton University football team fell to 3-3 overall and 2-3 in the Heartland Conference following a 47-21 loss at Mount St. Joseph on Saturday, April 3, 2021. A 20-point quarter by MSJ was too much to overcome as the Lions punched in three touchdowns in the final 6:14 of the first half.
