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The Bluffton University Athletics Department has issued a reminder that registration for summer camps is underway.

"Our women's basketball, volleyball, baseball, football teams are excited to have your young athletes on campus to develop their skills! Camps are available starting in June and going until July. Register today!"

Register at https://www.blufftonbeavers.com/camps/camps

Camps and Shootouts:

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Grant W. Klinger, of Bluffton, Ohio, is participating in a Bluffton University cross-cultural experience in Ecuador during the month of May.

Klinger, along with other Bluffton students, will spend time in Quito and Cuenca. They’ll explore historical, cultural and geological areas including the Equator Museum, city markets and an active volcano.

In Cuenca, students will stay with host families and volunteer at the Centro Medico clinic during the weekdays. In the evenings and on the weekends, students will travel to various cultural and historical sites including Ingapirca (Incan ruins), Gualaceo (artisan weavers), Chordeleg (artisan jewelry) and Cajas National Park.

Klinger is a sophomore majoring in Medical Laboratory Science.

This experience will fulfill Bluffton’s undergraduate cross-cultural requirement that must be completed before graduation. Students can either complete a cross-cultural experience or take six credit hours in one foreign language.

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The Bluffton University Board of Trustees met in May for their annual spring meeting. The board completed normal board business such as budget approvals, setting tuition and approving restricted donations. Trustees also took several actions including changing the board bylaws, promoting faculty and recognizing returning and retiring board members.

Mitch Kingsley, who is retiring from his role on the board, was recognized for 12 years of service as a trustee. Kingsley served on the Enrollment Management/Student Life Committee for two years, the Fiscal Affairs Committee for five years and the Board Development Committee for four years. Most recently, he served on the Resource Strategy Committee. A 1971 Bluffton graduate, Kingsley has practiced law in Bluffton since 1993 and is a past and current member of Bluffton Village Council. Kingsley and his wife, Ann, have three adult children.

“As a local trustee, Mitch has enriched discussion with his knowledge of history and context. He has also asked deep and thoughtful questions,” said President Jane Wood. “In his various roles, Mitch has provided sound counsel to the university’s decision making.”

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Bluffton University was recently awarded $25,000 in grant funding from Cenovus Energy for invasive species removal at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve,10625 Augsburger Rd.

Dr. Ben Dolan, associate professor of biology and director of natural areas & plant collection at the University of Findlay, will serve as the project lead. The project aims to protect and conserve natural habitat in northwest Ohio as well as the local watershed.

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The achievements of Bluffton University’s class of 2023 were celebrated in Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6.

More than 200 students took part in the university’s 123rd graduation cermonies including traditional undergraduate students, degree-completion graduates, and business and education graduate students. 

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This event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday-Sunday.

The Bluffton University art department will present the 55th Juried Student Exhibition through May 6 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center.

The exhibition showcases work created this academic year by students in university art classes or supervised independent studies.

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