You are here

Home

All Bluffton Icon News

Number of volunteer projects awaiting you at MHCO

Available at Maple Crest, Hilty Home, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Memorial Home
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 12:19pm

"If you enjoy working with “hands on” projects and want to help with pulling weeds, landscaping or painting we have a number of projects available at Maple Crest, Hilty Home, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Memorial Home," says Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator at MHCO.  

"Personal protective equipment (masks) should be worn and we encourage volunteers to bring their own water and snacks," she said.

Section: 
Regional news
»

It was a much hotter and dry July than past years

Temperatures ranged from 95 to 59 degrees
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 12:02pm

Yes, July was hotter than most Julys we’ve experience, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The July, 2020, average temperature was 77.1 degrees, or 4.4 degrees warmer than the July average of 72.7 degrees.

And, it rained less this July than in previous Julys. July, 2020, had 2.38 inches of rainfall. That’s  1.42 inches less than the average July rainfall of 3.8 inches.

July’s temperatures experienced a range of 36 degrees with the high of 95 recorded on July 6 and the low of 59 recorded on July 14.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Buffton alum is a PULSE fellow

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 11:43am

Timothy Bender, Bluffton University alum, is one of 33  incoming PULSE fellows with Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience, a non-profit organization, in Pittsburgh, Penna.

Bender  received his degree in History, Bible and Theology from Bluffton University. During his time at Bluffton, he studied Spanish in Guatemala for a semester and designed and carried out an individualized Summer Discovery Grant.

He also served with Bluffton University’s Campus Ministries program and was on the Cabaret for a Cause Planning Committee. 

»

Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference unveils new visual identity

Also has sports-specific and member-specific marks
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 11:32am

The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) unveiled a bold, revitalized visual identity on Monday. The comprehensive redesign includes distinct primary and secondary logos, a complete suite of sport-specific and championship marks, and an exclusive custom font. 

The HCAC partnered with Skye Design Studios (SDS - www.sdsbranding.com) – a national leader in sport branding – for the project. The HCAC and SDS engaged partners from all 10 member campuses throughout the rebranding initiative. 

Section: 
Sports
»

Tyson Goings appointed to new role at university

Director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 3, 2020 - 4:19pm

As part of the launch of Bluffton University’s strategic plan this fall, President Jane Wood has appointed Tyson Goings to the newly created role of director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). 

Goings, a 2001 Bluffton graduate, returned in 2015 as director of multicultural student development and was promoted to director of residence life in 2019. He will maintain his current role as director of residence life, with some responsibilities transitioning to other employees in Bluffton’s student life office.  

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

Swiss Historical Society continues with online programming

Fall festival activities at Schumacher homestead on hold
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 3, 2020 - 2:52pm

For the safety of docents and visitors, the Swiss Community Historical Society has put programming on hold including August Saturday open houses at the Schumacher Homestead and the annual Fall Festival.

Currently, society members and local history buffs are sharing photos and genealogy tips on the Swiss Community Historical Society Facebook.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Pages