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Bluffton to offer new environmental science major

Starting in fall 2024, Bluffton University students will have the opportunity to major in environmental science. Housed in the department of health sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, the program will provide students a broader understanding of the natural and built worlds around them through classes in biology, chemistry, geology, and soil, water and climate sciences. 

J. Denny and Jenny Beaver reveal on February 16

On Friday, Feb. 16, between the women’s and men’s basketball games against Defiance College, Bluffton University will reveal which students are in the J. Denny and Jenny Beaver suits. The women’s game starts at 6 p.m. in the Sommer Center, and the reveal is expected to take place at approximately 7:15 p.m. Game tickets can be purchased at www.bluffton.edu/reveal

Amanda (Fogle ’05) Sigmon provides students with tools for growth and resiliency

A social work major at Bluffton University, Amanda (Fogle ’05) Sigmon, returned to campus for Bluffton’s weekly Forum series on Feb. 6 to share the benefits of a growth mindset.  

Thorn awarded Bluffton University Presidential Scholarship

Adeline Thorn, an incoming student at Bluffton University, has been awarded the university’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, valued at more than $144,000 over four years.

Children and families invited to Bluffton University K-5 literacy event

Bluffton University’s Education Department and The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center are co-hosting a fun and free event to promote literacy to kindergarten through fifth grade children and their parents.

“Dive Into Reading” will be held from 1-3 p.m. on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 19, at The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center. The facility is located on the lower level of Bluffton University’s Riley Court.

During the event, participating students will explore various literacy centers and earn prizes. They’ll also receive a free book based on their grade level and have the opportunity to browse the Lion and Lamb’s art and literature collection.

Space is limited and registration is required at www.bluffton.edu/openhouse

For more information, contact Cheri Hocanson, assistant professor of education, at [email protected]

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Albrecht gallery will showcase senior students

Bluffton University's 56th annual juried student exhibit closes Friday, February 9.

Four senior artists from Bluffton University are showcasing their most prominent work in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Art Center. Titled, “Reflections,” the exhibit opens Feb. 19 and runs through March 22.

Students with work on display include Kelly Bilen, an art major from Archbold, Ohio; Jenía Freewalt, an art education major from Delphos, Ohio; Adrianny Ruiz Suarez, a pre-art therapy major from Columbus, Ohio; and Amanda Scott, an art major from Millbury, Ohio.

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