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May 2 Iraqi refugee photo exhibit; ping pong for peace event

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 3:36pm

IRAQI REFUGEE PHOTO EXHIBIT - PING PONG FOR PEACE

As the Iraqi war fades from front page news headlines, it's easy to forget the trauma still being experienced by two million Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan.

A special photo exhibit documenting their situation will be held at First Mennonite Church, in the basement Assembly Room, on Sunday, May 2, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public.

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Buckingham family claims two Bluffton athletics awards

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 2:19pm

Bluffton University's annual Athletics Awards Forum became a family affair on April 20.

Moments after basketball player Ginny Buckingham received the Kathryn E. Little Award as the university's outstanding senior female athlete, her father, Keith, was presented the Larry W. Jones Memorial Award for his support of, and significant contributions to, Bluffton athletics.

Joining the Buckinghams, of Bluffton, as an award recipient was baseball player Cody McPherson of Northwood, Ohio, who earned the A.C. Burcky Award as outstanding senior male athlete.

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Bluffton University
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Kevin A. Nickel to be university vice president for fiscal affairs

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 2:01pm
Kevin Nickel

Kevin A. Nickel will become the new vice president for fiscal affairs at Bluffton University beginning Sept. 1, Bluffton's president, Dr. James M. Harder, has announced.

Nickel will succeed Willis Sommer, who is retiring at the end of August after 31 years of service to Bluffton, including the last 16 years as vice president for fiscal affairs.

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Bluffton University
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University trustees approve more than $600,000 in endowed scholarship funds

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 1:56pm

Bluffton University alumni and friends are serious about investing in students and the future of their university. At its spring meeting on April 9 and 10, the board of trustees approved five new endowed scholarships totaling more than $600,000.

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Bluffton University
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Inonoclast view: Teenage interracial dating

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 1:50pm

Note: The Icon recently invited members of the Bluffton University Communication 105 class to submit material for publication. The following is the first of a four-part series of "opinion pieces" by Whitney Zumberger, a member of the class. We invite viewer comments on this series.

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Iconoclast View
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Nancy's Legacy

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 7:45am

Nancy Badertscher would be the first to say that she lived a full life. What she wouldn't say was how painful that life was. She chose instead to live with a smile on her face and a lilt in her friendly greeting.

Diagnosed at a young age with a rare disease, Nancy wasn't expected to live much beyond her teens, let alone into her 40s. Once in an interview, she reflected on that time in her life. What I remember is that she and her family didn't let that stop them from hoping and holding on to a faith that only strengthened as Nancy continued to defie the odds.

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