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Arts share Yoder Recital Hall stage during arts forum

Bluffton University’s creative arts programs converged on Yoder Recital Hall on Nov. 6 for “The Arts at Bluffton,” a forum featuring art, music, creative writing and theatre on campus.

Gregg Luginbuhl (background), a professor and chair of the art department, created ceramic pots throughout the program, while Philip Sugden (foreground), an assistant professor, worked on a charcoal drawing.

Joining them on stage here for a piano solo is Dr. Lucia Unrau, a professor and chair of music.

Beavers push Franklin in 23-9 loss to #21 Grizzlies

 

By Evan Skilliter, sports information assistant

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/football/2012/11-03-12.htm

The Beavers held their own with #21 ranked Franklin College on Saturday, Nov. 3, but the Grizzlies overcame two late turnovers deep in their own territory en route to a 23-9 victory. Bluffton moved to 5-4 on the season with a 4-3 mark in the Heartland Conference, while Franklin improved to 7-2 overall and 7-0 in the HCAC with its 25th straight conference victory.

The Real Inspector Hound on university stage next week

Bluffton University’s production of “The Real Inspector Hound” opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in Ramseyer Auditorium in College Hall.

Here, Inspector Hound (Spencer Genson, pointing finger) warns the residents of Muldoon Manor that a murderer is in their midst. Listening are (background from left) Jill Bornhorst, as Felicity; Shannon Thiebeau (Mrs. Drudge); Tanner Kurilec (Simon); Amanda Bartel (Cynthia); and Jared Hudson (Magnus).

Immigrant rights activist to speak at Bluffton University Nov. 13

Isabel Castillo, co-founder of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance and founder of DREAM Activist Virginia, will be at Bluffton University Tuesday, Nov. 13, to share her experiences as an undocumented youth and community activist.
Free and open to the public, Castillo’s presentation, “Undocumented and Unafraid: Personal Lessons from Community Organizing,” will begin at 11 a.m. in Founders Hall.

Castillo, who has lived in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley for 21 years, advocates for immigrant rights and young students across Virginia and the nation.

Bluffton Univrsity senior second in oratory contest

 

Katie Wineland, a Bluffton University senior from Gibsonburg, placed second recently in this year’s binational C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest.

Her runner-up effort earned the biblical studies major a $225 cash prize and a scholarship to attend a peace-related conference or seminar.

Bluffton volleyball season comes to an end at Rose-Hulman

 

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/volleyball/2012/10-30-vb.htm

The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ended Bluffton's bid for a fifth consecutive berth in the Heartland Conference semifinals when the Engineers wrapped up a straight-set victory on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. Rose advances to play #2 seed Transylvania University at Mount St. Joseph on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Beavers finished their 2012 season with a solid 17-14 record.

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