Jennifer Little, Bluffton University’s dietetic internship experience coordinator, has been awarded one of 45 “Kids Eat Right” mini-grants sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.
Kids Eat Right is an academy member-driven public education campaign to support families, schools and communities in their pursuit of quality nutrition and obesity prevention efforts in children and families.
The Bluffton University track and field programs returned to action this weekend after the long layoff from winter break. The Beavers traveled to the campus of Capital University to compete in the Capital Challenge. Both the men and women left the track with multiple personal bests.
By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant
The Bluffton University men’s basketball team held Anderson University to 15 points in the first half en route to a convincing 67-45 victory on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Bluffton improved to 6-9 overall and 2-6 in the HCAC with its second straight win, while Anderson fell to 7-8 overall and 3-5 in the HCAC.
The Bluffton University women’s basketball team dominated Anderson University from start to finsh in a 79-64 victory over the Ravens on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Bluffton improved to 8-7 on the year and 3-5 in Heartland Conference. Anderson slipped to 4-11 overall and 3-5 in HCAC.
The Bluffton University cheerleaders will host two clinics for girls in grades 3-8, leading to a performance at a Bluffton men’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 9.
Participants will learn a chant, cheer and dance at the clinics, scheduled for 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Thursday, Feb. 7, in Founders Hall. Cost is $25, which includes a t-shirt.
The performance will take place at halftime of the Feb. 9 basketball game against Hanover in the new Sommer Center. The game begins at 3 p.m.
