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Bluffton University October 2023 Arts and Events Calendar

Posted by Staff on September 24, 2023 - 6:00am

Events listed are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Also listed on the Icon's Community Calendar.

Sept. 25-Oct. 22
Art Exhibit: “A Line is a Point” by Kathleen Pahl, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., weekdays and 1-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center

Oct. 3
Forum: “Cross-Cultural Experiences” by Bluffton University students who completed a spring 2023 experience, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Forum: “Advocating Climate Justice in the Nation’s Capital,” by Olivia Daugherty ’24, Bluffton University student, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room

Oct. 13
Colloquium: “The Influence of Environmental and Biotic Filters on Invertebrate Community Dynamics and Spatial Synchrony,” by Jacob Buchannan, M'Della Moon Endowed Chair in Botany and Environmental Science, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall

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Go Buckeyes!

Posted by Paula Scott on September 24, 2023 - 6:00am

The following article is by naturalist Beth Theisen, who retired from the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District in August after 13 years of service. Theisen provided Nature Pals, Go Outside & Play, Imaginature Playgroup, and Just For Kids Stream Stroll programs as well as numerous school programs and summer day camps.

The park district notes, "Beth’s dedication, compassion, creativity and love for environmental education will be greatly missed. Congratulations and best wishes on your next chapter! We’ll miss you!"

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Mysterious Bluffton: Swimming pool in the Riley

Posted by Staff on September 24, 2023 - 6:00am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

­Imagine a mysterious Bluffton location partially under water. Stand near the entrance to Steinmetz Field. Turn toward Harmon Field. Take about a dozen steps toward the creek.

There you will discover the remnants of a dam. That dam backed up the creek, but not anymore. Instead, it simply creates a mysterious Bluffton location.

Today the dam is just an impediment in the stream. However, on the Harmon Field side of the stream stand the remains of a very well-constructed flagstone wall. The wall on the Steinmetz Field side lost its battle with nature years ago.

Why is there a dam? Why a flagstone wall? Who built these structures and when?

By our definition, Bluffton’s places of mystery involve unexplained human-constructed features on our otherwise familiar landscape. They exist today like the statues of Easter Island.

This partially underwater site fits our list.

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Historical Bluffton
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Bluffton memorial honors three officers

Posted by Paula Scott on September 23, 2023 - 8:32pm

Ceremonies on the morning of Saturday, September 23 unveiled a permanent memorial for Bluffton police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The monument is illuminated with a blue band set in polished black marble. Stay tuned for coverage of the day's events.

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Rockets enjoy homecoming win vs. Worthington Christian

Posted by Staff on September 23, 2023 - 7:04am

By Matt M. Stutz

As part of 2023 Homecoming festivities, the Pandora-Gilboa Rockets (4-2) football team hosted Worthington Christian in a non-conference game. P-G fell behind early but it was all Rockets the rest of the way, as they gave the home crowd much to celebrate, cruising to a 48-14 win.  

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Bluffton President to share State of the University

Posted by Staff on September 23, 2023 - 6:54am

Dr. Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University, will present the State of the University Forum, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in Yoder Recital Hall.

During the presentation, Dr. Wood will focus on the broader state of higher education today and share reflections on how colleges and universities, such as Bluffton, can face challenges in the higher education landscape. She’ll also share thoughts on the importance of collaboration and partnerships. 

The event is free and open to the public. Forum is Bluffton’s weekly gathering of students, faculty, staff and community for interdisciplinary conversation and discovery.

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