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Miles Richardson named HCAC Pitcher of the Week

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2012 - 3:15pm

Bluffton University hurler Miles Richardson (Granville/Newark Catholic) was recently named HCAC Pitcher of the Week for games on March 5-11, 2012.

The junior tossed a nine-inning complete game three-hitter in Bluffton's 5-1 win over Muskingum. Richardson allowed three hits and just one unearned run in the win, holding his opponents to a .107 average with five strikeouts.

Richardson also paced the Beavers at the plate, going 13-of-28 for a .464 batting average in six games last week. He drove in five runs with one homer, two doubles and a .643 slugging percentage.

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Dr. Will Slater to discuss mindfulness

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2012 - 4:34pm

The practice of mindfulness will be the topic of a Bluffton University colloquium presentation by Dr. Will Slater, a Bluffton professor of psychology, at 4 p.m. Friday, March 16, in Stutzman Lecture Hall in Centennial Hall.

Mindfulness is defined as paying attention on purpose and in the present, non-judgmentally. "A sabbatical quest to better cultivate and better understand mindfulness and its implications for health, quality of life and education" is the title of Slater's talk, which is free and open to the public.

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Bluffton alumna to address aging, wellness in Carl Smucker Lecture

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2012 - 4:32pm

Dr. Elaine Ragsdale Schott, a professor and former director of the School of Social Work at Grand Valley State University, will discuss aging and wellness during a Bluffton University Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, in Yoder Recital Hall.

"Vintage Status: Shock, Awe and Awesome!" is the title of Schott's presentation, which is free and open to the public.

Schott, who earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Bluffton in 1966, is currently serving as interim director of the social work school at Grand Valley State, located in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Registration underway for March 31 'Kid's Night Out'

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2012 - 4:29pm

Bluffton University recreation students and intramural staff will host Kid's Night Out from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in Founders Hall.

Open to children in grades 1-6, the event costs $13 per child if registered by March 29 and $15 at the door. Families who pre-register more than one child will pay $11 per youngster. A parent must accompany any child who registers at the door. Checks should be payable to the Bluffton University Recreation Club.

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Bluffton University Bach Festival March 16-18

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2012 - 4:26pm

Bluffton University's annual Bach Festival will include Bach's Lunch on Friday, March 16, and the Bach Festival Concert on Sunday, March 18. Both events are free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken during the concert's intermission to help defray expenses.

The concert will open at 2:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall with the third annual Mosiman Young Artist Competition.

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Spring ILR: From woodworking, Mark Twain, Cities of the World, to Origami

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2012 - 3:38pm

Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), an educational program for retirees, is offering nine courses on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this spring from March 26-May 7.

Cost to take three or more courses is $80. Individuals may take one or two courses for $30 each. Registration and, if applicable, course fees are due at the time of registration. Most classes will meet in the ILR classroom, located in Shultz Hall of Riley Court on campus.

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