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He helps set stage for 'Glass Menagerie' at Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 6:29pm

It may not be the most glamorous role in Bluffton University's production of "The Glass Menagerie," but Aaron Yost's part in the play aids both the actors and audience.

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Iconoclast view: A gringa in a Tica's world

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 11:43am

Bluffton University student Christine Amstutz, granddaughter of Mary Amstutz of Bluffton, recently returned from an 11-day trip to Nicaragua. To view her impressions of her trip and photos taken, click here to go to her blog.

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Thing number 2 - hey, it's Halloween

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 11:40am

If this is Dr. Seuss's Thing Number 2, what could possibly be Thing Number 1? The answer lies at The Curling Icon, today only. The staff dressed up for Halloween. Deb Wentz, aka, Thing Number 2, tries to remain professional while cutting hair.

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Iranians to visit Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 11:39am

The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University will host a public reception from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, for two visiting faculty members from Iran.

Dr. Mohsen Javadi is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Qom, while Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali is associate professor and head of the department of religions at the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, also in Qom.

During their visit, sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee, the Iranians will also engage with faculty and students in classrooms and participate in campus events.

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Bluffton University Women's Council awards grants to five students

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 11:35am

Five Bluffton University students are gaining exposure to their planned future careers with the aid of Professional Enrichment Grants from the university's Women's Council.

Ranging up to $300, the grants are helping with expenses related to two upcoming conferences and, for junior Stephanie Patterson, a trip to New York City last week that included a piano performance by her and three other Bluffton students in Steinway Hall.

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100th win for Steve Yarnell, Bluffton University volleyball coach

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2010 - 6:22am

The Bluffton University women's volleyball team turned out a down-to-the-wire victory at conference rival Defiance College on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Despite dropping the third set, the Beavers were able to pull out the win 25-15, 25-18, 25-27, 26-24. With the win, Bluffton moved to 20-6 overall and 6-2 in conference play, while Defiance fell to 12-17 overall and 3-6 in the HCAC.

For the third consecutive season, the Beavers have now garnered a 20-plus win season, and the victory also handed Head Coach Steve Yarnell his 100th win at Bluffton University.

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