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Bluffton alumna shares advice for entering the workforce

Posted by LizGH on November 30, 2018 - 6:00am

With the end of the semester coming to a close, a realization is coming to many seniors at Bluffton University—graduation is approaching.

Bluffton alumna Kerry Pinion, a manager for recruiting services for Fortune 500 Company Automatic Data Processing in Findlay, Ohio, returned to Bluffton to share some advice for the next step in life— joining the full-time workforce. 

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Nursing major wants to ‘make a difference’

Paige Lawhorn in second year of Bluffton’s four-year nursing program
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 29, 2018 - 3:00pm

Paige Lawhorn has a mission in life: to help people. So when choosing a major, nursing was an easy pick.

“I want to make a difference and do something different every single day,” explained Lawhorn of Continental. “With nursing you get that.”

The Bluffton University sophomore is already putting that mission into practice. Lawhorn is an STNA and works at Willow Ridge, a nursing home just down the street from Bluffton’s campus.

“I absolutely love it there. We do all sorts of care, and we have a variety of ages,” said Lawhorn. “I love the people.”

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Beavers knock off Kalamazoo 95-92

Posted by LizGH on November 29, 2018 - 2:14pm

The Bluffton University men's basketball team knocked off Kalamazoo, 95-92, at the Sommer Center with four Beavers notching double digits on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Although Bluffton trailed by six at the half, the Beavers stormed back in the second stanza with a 54-45 advantage for Bluffton fourth straight victory (4-1). Kalamazoo slipped to 2-4 on the season.

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Tickets available for Dec. 9 "Messiah" performance

123rd presentation will be in Yoder Recital Hall
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 29, 2018 - 1:05pm

Bluffton University will present its 123rd performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Yoder Recital Hall.

While tickets are free, they must be reserved at http://tickets.bluffton.edu or at Marbeck Center.

Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, will make her debut conducting the oratorio at Bluffton. Soloists along with the Bluffton Choral Society including students, faculty, staff and community members will be accompanied by an orchestra.

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Christmas Festival forum Dec. 4

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on November 28, 2018 - 6:00am

The Bluffton University music department will present “Christmas Festival” during Forum at 11 a.m. on Dec. 4, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Students will perform compositions that prepare hearts and minds for the Christmas season. This concert will feature Bluffton’s Camerata Singers, University Chorale, Woodwind Ensemble and Low Brass Ensemble.

Under the direction of Dr. Bo Young Kang, Camerata Singers will perform “Carol of the Bells,” ”The Very Best Time of Year” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.”

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University holiday concert, tree lighting Dec. 2

Posted by LizGH on November 27, 2018 - 2:00pm

Bluffton University will host the Holiday Collage Concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, in Yoder Recital Hall followed by a new Christmas tradition at the Houshower House.

Become wrapped in the sounds of the season when Bluffton’s Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, University Chorale and Camerata Singers come together to celebrate Christmas.

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