Nina Davuluri, the reigning Miss America and the first of Indian-American descent, brought her message of multiculturalism to Bluffton University April 9 as keynote speaker for the university’s annual civic engagement day.
After being crowned Miss America 2014 last September, Davuluri launched “#Circles of Unity,” a social media campaign that seeks to spread multiculturalism and promote diversity. She particularly hopes to become a role model for children and to encourage them to embrace diversity.
Tyler Domer will present his senior recital on piano and organ at Bluffton First United Methodist Church, 116 Church Street, at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, April 13.
Domor will graduate from Capital University this spring with a degree in Keyboard Pedagogy. He will travel to Ireland in May with the Capital University Chapel Choir.
Admission to the recital is free. Donations to help cover Domer's costs associated with the Ireland trip would be appreciated; baskets will be available at the recital for those wishing to donate.
Bluffton's McDonald's Restaurant will offer a special promotion on Tuesday, April 15.
Customers who buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese can get the second for just 15 cents.
“Tax Relief Day has become a promotion that our guests look forward to every year,” said Jerry Lewis, McDonald’s owner. “Our tax day event is one more way we are bringing our guests great value.”
The promotion runs the entire day and is available at McDonald’s in Bluffton, Beaverdam, Ada, Lima, Delphos and Van Wert.
Bluffton University’s 2013-14 Artist Series will conclude Thursday, April 24, with a performance by ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger at 7:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall.
For more than 30 years, Trefzger has given life to a trunk full of comical characters. Audiences are treated to her vocal illusion talents when they meet a lovable camel, a grumpy old man or a feisty little girl. She has received many awards during her career, including The American Comedy Awards and Variety Entertainer of the Year.
Bluffton University will recognize its top student-athletes at the annual Athletics Awards Forum, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Yoder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
The guest speaker will be Terry Wymer, an NCAA Division I basketball official in the Big Ten, Atlantic Coast and Mid-American conferences, among others. The North Baltimore, Ohio, resident has officiated numerous conference tournament championship games and NCAA tournament games.
