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Zoom at Noon for adult prospective students at Bluffton University

A different program to be highlighted each day • For degree completion and graduate programs
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2020 - 1:55pm

Adults who are ready to take the next step to advance in their careers are encouraged to take part in Bluffton University’s Zoom at Noon week of events, Monday through Friday, April 20-24.

Each session will run from noon to 12:30 p.m. Participants will explore admission requirements, take an in-depth look at the curriculum and program format, and have the opportunity to ask enrollment staff and program directors questions. 

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University nursing students hear from front line professionals

Nursing majors learn from American and Italian medical professionals on COVID-19 pandemic
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 7, 2020 - 1:43pm

Bluffton University nursing majors learn from American and Italian medical professionals on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Sherri Winegardner, director of nursing, routinely invites guest speakers to share about their experiences in the medical field with students in her classes.

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Crack the Code

Bluffton professor develops online literacy resource for older students
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2020 - 4:10pm

While observing her students work on basic phonics skills with incarcerated youth at the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center, Dr. Amy Mullins, assistant professor of education, encountered a problem. The teens were embarrassed to use materials designed for young children. 

“Our students tried re-covering their books with white paper to hide the titles,” said Mullins. “Then, we started looking online, but we couldn’t find anything appropriate.”

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University has Study Buddies in Ohio, New York, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin

Program allows Bluffton educator preparation majors to obtain student teaching and field experience hours while providing a service to the wider community
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2020 - 3:16pm

Study Buddies are available from 9 a.m. to noon on weekdays at www.bluffton.edu/studybuddies.

Families are encouraged to use this resource for homework help and educational enrichment.

When schools closed their doors in Endwell, New York, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Michelle (Nakoneczny ’99) Arron was concerned about keeping her sons engaged in learning.

Then she logged onto Facebook and saw a post from her alma mater, Bluffton University.

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Bluffton senior says unique experiences shape her education

Lydia Lugibihl from Pandora is a food and nutrition major
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 1, 2020 - 4:39pm

Lydia Lugibihl, a senior food and nutrition major with a concentration in business, utilized her minors in marketing and business administration to enhance her experience at Bluffton University. 

The Pandora native spent the spring 2019 semester in Washington, D.C., at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC), and this fall she joined the student leadership team of the Bluffton Bread Company. 

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Get out your colored pencils and crayons

It's time to color with J. Denny and Jenny - no age limitation on his project
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 3:29pm

Turns out that Bluffton University mascots J. Denny Beaver and Jenny Beaver like to draw.

And, they've shared this interest with Icon viewers - special note, there's no age requirement to participate. All you need is a printer, colored markers and your imagination.

You'll find 10 printer-friendly attachments that include:
• Are you ready for an adventure
• Catching some waves
• Journey into outer space
• Beavers and kits
• We are all Beavers

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