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University’s Spiritual Life Week Nov. 6-12

“Rewilding the Way: Break Free to Follow an Untamed God"

Todd Wynward, farmer, wilderness educator and Mennonite minister will discuss “Rewilding the Way: Break Free to Follow an Untamed God” during the Spiritual Life Week Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in Yoder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 

The pastor and author of a new book on creation-centered spirituality advocates for an earth-honoring, society-challenging and despair-erasing Christianity.

The community is also invited to additional Spiritual Life Week events including:

Bluffton alumni share their “Accidental Career” in insurance

Many students come to Bluffton with a career path in mind. Some want to be teachers. Other students want to pursue social work or science. Not many students say, “I want to be an insurance claims adjustor or an insurance underwriter when I graduate.” However, several Bluffton alumni, who are currently thriving in the world of insurance, returned to Bluffton for the Forum “Accidental Career” on Oct. 25 to share the wide array of opportunities available in the industry. 

University's fall drama based on true story of radium misuse

About women who painted glow-in-the-dark watches and clock faces

Brianna Lugibihl ‘17, Brista Drake ‘19, Carrie Blust ‘18 and Emily Short ‘17 play “radium girls” in Bluffton University’s fall play, “These Shining Lives.”

Based on true events, the play tells the story of the women who painted glow-in-the-dark watch and clock faces in the 1920s and 1930s using radium-based paint.

University Jazz Ensemble, Gospel Choir performs Nov. 12

Bluffton University will host a concert featuring its Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Choir at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in Yoder Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public; an offering will be taken during intermission for music scholarships.

Cross Country has best-ever finish at HCAC Championsips

October 29, 2016

Results

HANOVER, Ind. - The Beaver harriers had a memorable day Saturday, Oct. 29, at the HCAC Cross Country Championship. On an unusually hot day for late October, and on a demanding Hanover College course, the runners rose to the occasion with Bluffton's best-ever 2nd place team finish for the women, a quality 4th place team finish for the men and an all-time high eight athletes in the awards.

Rose-Hulman handles Bluffton football 42-19

October 29, 2016
By: Colton Steiner, sports information assistant

Stats

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Bluffton University football team took on the Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers in a crucial HCAC matchup. After defeating Franklin last week, the Engineers continued their winning ways with a dominating 42-19 victory to improve to 7-2 (6-1 HCAC) on the season. With the loss, the Beavers dropped to 6-2 (4-2 HCAC) on the year.

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