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James Harder: Bluffton University's mission requires income gap discussion

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 14, 2011 - 12:42pm

Bluffton University's mission demands campus attention to the growing problem of income inequality between "haves" and "have nots" in the United States, university President Dr. James Harder said Tuesday (Sept. 13).

Speaking at the annual President's Forum in Founders Hall, Harder urged his student, faculty and staff listeners to think critically, personally and globally about the university's 2011-12 civic engagement theme-"Public Health: Promoting Wellness for Self and Community."

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Volleyball: Thomas More pulls away in fifth set for win at Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 14, 2011 - 12:23pm

By Meghan Mohr, sports information assistant

Stats

In a hard fought battle on Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Thomas More Saints defeated the Bluffton University Beavers in their home opener in five sets, 25-22, 19-25, 25-17, 28-30, 15-7. The Beavers now stand 6-3 overall, while the Saints improved to 4-5.

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Peacemaking: a labor of time, patience, creativity

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 12, 2011 - 12:51pm
Louise Matthews

Making a quilt requires many pieces and considerable creativity, time and patience.

The same ingredients are needed for peacemaking, says the director of Bluffton University's Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, which is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

Speaking to more than 60 businesswomen Sept. 1 at the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, Louise Matthews listed eight actions that she said can serve as blocks in a person's "peacemaking quilt":

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Bluffton rally falls just short in 41-24 loss at Trine

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2011 - 10:12pm

GAME STATS IN ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF STORY

The Bluffton University football team found its stride in the second half, but #22 Trine University held on for a 41-27 victory over the Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. The Thunder stayed perfect at 2-0, while Bluffton slipped to 0-2.

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Women's tennis: Rose Hulman defeats Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2011 - 6:23pm

2011 Bluffton University Women's Tennis
Bluffton vs Rose-Hulman (09-10-11)
Rose-Hulman 9, Bluffton 0
09-10-11 at Terre Haute, Ind.

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Cross country: Bluffton women defeat Olivet College at Defiance

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2011 - 6:21pm

By Jordan Hill, sports information assistant

Women's results I Men's results

The Bluffton University men's and women's cross country team competed at the Defiance Duals Invitational, hosted by Defiance College on Saturday, Sept. 10. Lingering evidence of a rainy week made for a slow and sloppy course as the Bluffton women finished second behind host Defiance College and the men third behind Defiance and Olivet College.

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