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Film festival set in Bluffton during March

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2012 - 5:30pm

Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement, an educational program for retirees, will host its first film festival March 6-8.

One movie will be shown each day in Yoder Recital Hall, with a short introduction preceding each screening at 9:15 a.m. Following the films will be discussions over lunch in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall.

Catered lunches will be provided for $8 apiece, or participants can bring their own lunch. Cost for the three-day festival is $10; registration is due by Feb. 27.

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Headings named Bluffton's VP for enrollment management

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 2, 2012 - 4:29pm

Bluffton University President James M. Harder has named Ron Headings of Cincinnati, Ohio, as the university's vice president for enrollment management. Headings will move to Bluffton and assume his new responsibilities in mid-summer.

"Ron's extensive experience in strategic marketing and demonstrated commitment to Mennonite higher education prepare him well for this new role," Harder said. "Bluffton will benefit from the focus and expertise that Ron will bring to his new position."

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Women's bball: Mount St. Joseph shuts down Bluffton in 72-45 win over Beavers

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 2, 2012 - 4:52am

By Martin Kluk, sports information intern

Stats: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/womensbasketball/2012/02-01-wb.htm

The Bluffton women's basketball team fell to the Lions of Mount St. Joseph (72-45) on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. The Beavers dropped their second game in a row, after five consecutive victories, slipping to 7-13 overall and 5-8 in the HCAC. MSJ improved to 3-17 on the season (3-10 HCAC).

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Men's bball: Bluffton pulls away in OT for 74-64 win over Mount St. Joseph

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 2, 2012 - 4:51am

By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/mensbasketball/2012/02-01-mb.htm

The Bluffton University men's basketball defeated Mount St. Joseph with a thrilling 74-64 OT victory on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Beavers improved to 14-6 overall and 8-5 in the HCAC with their fourth straight win. MSJ fell to 7-13 overall and 3-10 in the HCAC.

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University releases February arts and events schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 1, 2012 - 4:03pm

Bluffton University released its February arts and event schedule. Events are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise. The schedule follows:

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Bluffton native, dementia expert to speak at Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 30, 2012 - 3:56pm

Dr. Shelly Weaverdyck, director of the Alzheimer's Education and Research Program at Eastern Michigan University, will discuss dementia in a Bluffton University Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Yoder Recital Hall.

"When the Brain Goes Awry: Effects of Brain Quirks and Disorders on Thinking and Doing" is the title of the Bluffton alumna's presentation, which is free and open to the public.

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