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Botswanans, Bluffton University celebrate cross-cultural ties

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 23, 2011 - 6:00pm
Kgosi Mafoko, chief of the village of Pitseng, Botswana, talks with Louise Matthews, director of Bluffton University^aEURTMs Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, during a tour of the center. Mafoko traveled to Bluffton with Nthati Phetlhu, a language and culture instructor who worked with Bluffton students who visited Pitseng for cross-cultural experiences in 2007 and 2009. Another group of 10 Bluffton students is going there this May.

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Bluffton University sends students abroad every year to learn about diverse cultures. But the university rarely gets to thank the hosts for those cross-cultural experiences in person.

The opportunity arose this week, though, when two visitors from Botswana came to Bluffton to see for the first time the campus and community that sent groups of students to the African nation in 2007 and 2009, and will do so again this May.

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NCAA Division III All-academic status to university women's cross country team

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2011 - 6:04am

Bluffton University's women's cross country team has earned NCAA Division III All-Academic status for 2010.

With a cumulative team grade point average of 3.29, Bluffton is among 167 Division III women's cross country teams nationwide to be so honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. To qualify, teams needed to compile a cumulative GPA of at least 3.10 and to post a score-meaning at least five runners finished-at their respective NCAA regional meets last fall.

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Tuesday's poet reading postponed

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 5:58pm

A reading by poet and author Robert Rhodes, scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday at Bluffton University, has been postponed due to weather forcing cancellation of his travel plans.

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A little "R and R" for Bluffton alumnae on March 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 5:32pm

Bluffton University alumnae can enjoy a day out of the ordinary on Saturday, March 5, when the university's Women's Council hosts the second annual Women R&R (Reconnecting and Reaching Out).

The day of relaxation and reminiscing with college friends includes entertainment, as well as reaching out to current female Bluffton students. Last year's attendees donated $700 to support the Women's Council Professional Enrichment Grant for Women, which helps female students gain professional experience in an anticipated career.

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Bluffton secures berth in HCAC tourney with win at Earlham (men's bball)

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 20, 2011 - 5:08am

By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University men's basketball team traveled to Earlham College on Saturday, February 19, to take on the Quakers in the final game of the regular season. Bluffton took a 42-24 lead at the break and finished with a 75-54 victory over the home team. Bluffton ended the regular season 15-10 overall, including an 8-10 mark in the HCAC. Earlham finished with the same 2-23 record that the Beavers did a season ago. The Quakers went 0-18 during their inaugural campaign in the Heartland Conference.

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Beavers wrap up season with 75-58 win at Earlham (women's bball)

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 20, 2011 - 5:04am

By Mallory Kemper, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Earlham College on Saturday, February 19, to take on the Quakers in Heartland Conference action. Bluffton took a 36-24 lead at the break and held on to win, 75-58, over the Quakers. Bluffton ended the season with a 10-15 record overall, including a 7-11 mark in the HCAC. Earlham finished a disappointing 0-25 overall and 0-18 in their first season as a member of the Heartland Conference.

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