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
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025
- Hazardous weather on the evening of May 16
- Garth L. Lugibihl was a dairy farmer
- Pirates advance 3 in tennis sectionals
- Pirate softball falls to O-G rally in sectionals
- Pirate baseball edged by Hardin Northern
- Transfer of Harrod Veterinary Clinic patient files
- Drawing inspiration from eight Bluffton photos
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Bluffton man arrested and facing federal child pornography charges
- Classifieds cost: $1/day, minimum 10 days for money-making ads, others are free
- Bluffton softball defeats Bearcats; Cross makes 1st team NWC
- Bluffton-Pandora garden club meeting topics for 2025
- Recap of Bluffton Council for May 12
- CNB gift to Legacy Park for a U12 field
- 100-day cough: Health alert for Pertussis
- Mark your calendar: Events for BHS Seniors
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Ticket information for Pirate tennis, May 15 sectionals
- Pirate tennis dominates Defiance
- Historical society meets May 14 at Sportsmen's Club/LE&W Depot
- Red horse chestnut wows on Anna Circle
- Redemptorists to withdraw from region, Father John Collins to visit St. Mary
- Meet high school basketball legend Bud Beemer