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Rev. Dr. Darcy Metcalfe, assistant professor of religious studies, University of Findlay, will provide the Forum, “Pauli Murray: Lawyer, Rebel, Dude, Priest,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.

During the presentation, the religion professor will explore how the wisdom of the 20th century activist and priest, Pauli Murray, can serve us in our divisive times. 

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Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted

February 2 Anabaptism Event: Anabaptism at 500, “Radical Reformation Film Festival 2, ‘Zwinghli’,” 2:30 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall

February 4 Forum: “How Can You Fight Land Injustice,” by Vixen Hurt ‘25, social work major, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room 

February 7 Colloquium: “The Bible and Anabaptist Beginnings,” by Dr. Gerald Mast, professor of communication, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall

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Currently on display at the Sauder Visual Arts Center Grace Albrecht Gallery on the campus of Bluffton University is the "Discovering Order: Exploring and Reinterpreting Nature" visual arts exhibit.

The gallery features ceramic sculpture by Beth Lindenberger and paintings by Jack McWhorter which "consider the concept of the visible and invisible, by referencing organic objects, microscopic organisms and elements drawn from the diverse forms in the natural world."

An artists' reception will be held on Sunday, February 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Vixen Hurt ‘25, a social work major from Kenton, Ohio, will present the First Tuesday in the Library Forum, “How Can You Fight Land Injustice,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Musselman Library Reading Room.

During the presentation, Hurt will recount their work with the “Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery” to promote healing between the Christian church and indigenous people. 

This event is free and open to the public.

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Bluffton University will host Radical Reformation Film Festival 2, “Zwingli,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Stutzman Lecture Hall.

This event is part of Anabaptism at 500, a series commemorating the beginning of the Anabaptist faith denomination. A full list of Anabaptism at 500 events can be found at www.bluffton.edu/anabaptism500 

All Anabaptism at 500 events are free and open to public. These events made possible with the generous support of Lowell and Marty Hostetler.

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Dr. John Fea, distinguished professor of history, Messiah University. will present Bluffton University’s annual Keeney Peace Lecture Forum on Feb. 4.

The 11 a.m. presentation in Bluffton University’s Yoder Recital Hall is titled, “Roads Not Taken: How Evangelicals Embraced MAGA.”

During the event, the author of numerous books on U.S. religious history expands how American evangelicals considered and rejected alternative paths of political witness to the current embrace of fear, power, nostalgia and culture wars.  

Dr. Fea will also present at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Ritz Auditorium, Old Main, University of Findlay.

Bluffton’s Keeney Peace Lectureship was established in 1978 by the family of William Sr. and Kathryn Keeney to express appreciation for Bluffton’s influence and to strengthen the continuing peace witness among the community.

Forum provides a public space for interdisciplinary discovery about the personal, local and global challenges faced by students, faculty, staff and the Bluffton community.

These events are free and open to the public.

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