JUNE 23 MEDIA RELEASE — Bluffton University honored the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement with a series of events this past spring. The celebration featured lectures, performances, exhibits and panel discussions reflecting on Anabaptist faith, history and values.
Highlights included: Public Lectures and Forums exploring themes such as biblical interpretation, peacebuilding, and dissent in Anabaptist tradition, led by Bluffton faculty and national scholars including Dr. John D. Roth, Dr. Gerald Mast, Eric Kurtz and Rev. Dr. Maxwell Kennel.
BLUFFTON, OH – Jayme Jarrett, director of financial aid, was awarded the James W. White Award for her work in Financial Aid at Bluffton University. The award is given annually to a member of the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) who exemplifies the dedication to students, to the aid community and to the recipient's local community.
FROM WWW.BLUFFTON.EDU__Bluffton University is proud to introduce Dr. J. Alexander Sider as its interim president—a familiar and trusted face who has been shaping the Bluffton experience since 2006.
JUNE 6 MEDIA RELEASE__Many know about Bluffton University Musselman Library's extensive Mennonite archival collection, but many do not know we also have a collection of popular magazines dating back to the early 20th century.
During the summer, the library is dusting off a few titles and inviting the campus and Bluffton community to dive back into history and peruse some popular titles such as “Fortune,” “Better Homes and Garden,” “Life and Good Housekeeping” from the 1930s.
Bluffton University will host the following events in June 2025. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
June 2
Admissions event: First-year Orientation, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Marbeck Center
June 13
Admissions event: First-year Orientation, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Marbeck Center
June 20
Anabaptism at 500 Event: Choir performance, “One Hundred Years of Mennonite Women through Story and Song,” 7-8:30 p.m., First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio
MAY 20 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will welcome the Central District Conference (CDC) from June 19–21, offering a vibrant mix of worship, workshops, community storytelling, and engaging seminars through the theme “Listen! Wisdom is Calling.” While the events are designed for registered CDC delegates, the worship services are free and open to the public.
