Bluffton University October 2023 Arts and Events Calendar

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

Oct. 20-22
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend: Knowlton Science Center open house, reunions, athletic competitions and more, adult registration $25,
child (ages 5-17) registration $15, at www.bluffton.edu/homecoming

Oct. 21
Artist Reception: “A Line is a Point” by Kathleen Pahl, 10 a.m. to noon, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center; artist talk at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 22
Instrumental Concert: Bluffton University Concert Band conducted by Dr. Roy Couch, director of bands, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital

Oct. 24
Forum: “Things I Learned While in College,” by Rev. David Glick, pastor of student ministries, Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Oct. 29
Chorale Concert: University Chorale and Camerata Singers conducted by Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Oct. 30-Dec. 8
Art Exhibit: “The Artistic Jungle Series” by Georgio Sabino III, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., weekdays and 1-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center

Oct. 31
Forum: “How Just Care Contributes to Emotional Wellness,” by Dr. Leah R. Thomas, assistant professor of pastoral care and contextual education, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall