New students to be welcomed into the academic community at Bluffton University
Dr. Sarah Fedirka, associate professor of English and chair of English, philosophy and religious studies at University of Findlay, will be the featured speaker at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Yoder Recital Hall as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2028 during its Opening Convocation.
Fedirka will share “Becoming Rooted” and consider how we become rooted in community, history and ourselves. Fedirka will explore the mystery by which in letting go, we become more grounded.
Fedirka received her graduate degrees from Arizona State University where she studied Anglo-American literary modernism. Fedirka has been at UF for 13 years and teaches a variety of courses, some of her favorites being American literature survey courses. Believing in the interconnectedness of all things, Fedirka deeply appreciates how words make meaning.
Bluffton University will host a fun and free event with nighttime education for the community. Dr. Jacob Buchanan, M’Della Moon endowed chair in Botany and Environmental Science, and Tim Kleman, program specialist with the Hancock Park District, will educate the community on moths.
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
August 19
Art Exhibit: “Elegies of Unrest,” by Justin Johnson, 8-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through Oct. 5. Reception: 10 a.m, - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 5. Artist Talk 10:30 a.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery Sauder Visual Arts Center
August 20
Forum: “Becoming Rooted,” Opening Convocation by Dr. Sarah Fedirka, associate professor of English at University of Findlay, 10:45 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Bluffton University is inviting cross country team alumni to dust off their running shoes for the 2024 Cross Country Alumni Race.
The event takes place at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. Be part of the alumni team or cheer on former teammates.
Bioblitz 2024 will be a collaborative effort of Bluffton University and the University of Findlay aimed at exploring and documenting the rich biodiversity within their respective nature preserves. Scheduled for July 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., volunteers and community members are invited to join faculty experts in the day-long exploration of local ecosystems.
The event will begin at the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies, located at 17311 TR 166, Mount Blanchard, Ohio, then proceed to Spurgat Land Conservancy, located at CR 79 and CR 59, Rawson, Ohio, culminating at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, located at 10625 Augsburger Road, Bluffton, Ohio. A reception at the Moyer Center will conclude the day, providing participants with an opportunity to share findings and experiences.
