You are here

Home » News

Bluffton University

Perry Bush discusses FLOC in Nov. 9 colloquium

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2018 - 5:55pm

Dr. Perry Bush, professor of history, will present the Colloquium, “Christian Nonviolence and the Farm Labor Organizing Committee,” at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.

During the presentation, Dr. Bush will share research on the history of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC), and in particular, how it integrated Christian nonviolence in its organizing efforts.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

University to host Forum on nonviolence Oct. 30

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on October 19, 2018 - 6:00am

Dr. Eric Seibert, professor of the Old Testament at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pa., will speak during Bluffton University’s Forum at 11 a.m. on Oct. 30 in Yoder Recital Hall. The title of his presentation is “Following the Nonviolent Way of Jesus: Why Christianity and Violence Don’t Mix.”

The professor will describe the church’s long and ugly history of violence and will call for Christians to promote peace instead.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

University music majors trick-or-treat Oct. 25

Posted by LizGH on October 18, 2018 - 12:57pm

Members of Bluffton University’s Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association are inviting community members and trick-or-treaters to Mosiman Hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, Bluffton’s trick-or-treat night. Classrooms will be decorated for the Halloween holiday and treats will be handed out. OCMEA members will also provide fun lessons about the use of instruments to create spooky sounds and chilling music scores along the way.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

“Phantoms of Film” series open Oct. 29

In Grace Albrecht Gallery through Dec. 6
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on October 18, 2018 - 6:00am

Bluffton University’s Grace Albrecht Gallery will host “Phantoms of Film” by Whitney Goller.

“Phantoms of Film” is a series of oil paintings exploring contemporary American myths. The phantoms to which the show’s title refers are our contemporary monsters. Except, something interesting has happened: we no longer are called to fear the monsters, we are asked instead to understand them.

Opening Oct. 29, the exhibit is free and open to the public through Dec. 6

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

Extra layer of protection

Protective covers are used in many Division I programs, but Bluffton is an early adopter among Division III schools.
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 17, 2018 - 3:48pm

Just as pads, cleats and jerseys have become essential gear during team practices, Bluffton University football has added a new piece of equipment to its practice lineup—Guardian Caps.

The soft-shell helmet covers can absorb up to 33 percent of the impact in a collision according to the manufacturer and are able to more effectively manage the impact of repetitive and cumulative blows than a helmet alone.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

Volleyball: Beavers convincing in win at Anderson

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 17, 2018 - 3:31pm

The Bluffton University volleyball team had no time to wallow following its first Heartland Conference loss of the season on Sunday, traveling to Anderson University for a matchup with the Ravens on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. Bluffton worked overtime in the lidlifter, posting a 30-28 victory, before completing the sweep with convincing 25-15 and 25-11 wins in sets two and three.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

Pages