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Bluffton University awards faculty research grants

Posted by Staff on April 28, 2024 - 8:47am

Provided by Bluffton University

Academic scholarship by Bluffton University faculty members was recognized at the annual year-end Dean’s Reception. “We know that this important scholarly work enriches your teaching and the university,” said Dr. Alex Sider, interim vice president of academic affairs.

Faculty research is promoted through financial grants and by course release time which relieves faculty of teaching responsibilities to provide time for research or creative endeavors.

Dr. Steve Harnish, professor of mathematics, will develop computational simulations for use in research labs seeking to address the evolving climate crisis. This project will build on his past research to expand career opportunities for Bluffton mathematics and natural sciences students.

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Bluffton brushes with history

Posted by Paula Scott on April 28, 2024 - 8:24am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

In November 1945 Bluffton resident Betty Steinman experienced a brush with history like no other person in Bluffton.

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Historical Bluffton
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Pirate baseball sweeps Red Devils

Posted by Staff on April 28, 2024 - 8:02am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School baseball team shut out visiting Arlington in both games to sweep a non-conference doubleheader Saturday, April 27.

Bluffton won the opener 3-0 and took the nightcap, 10-0. Strong Pirate pitching held Arlington to no runs and allowed just four hits over 12 innings of the twinbill, with no extra-base hits.

The Pirates improved to 5-7 with the sweep, while Arlington fell to 3-13 with the losses.

In game one, the Pirates scored two runs in the second and made it stand up in a 3-0 shutout. 

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President’s Ambassadors named at Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on April 27, 2024 - 7:18am

Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2024-25 academic year. Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors.

President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing. They also are partnered with a faculty/staff mentor and connect with President Jane Wood on a regular basis. 

First implemented on campus during the 2021-22 academic year, the program won a 2022 Independent College Advancement Associates (ICAA) Program of Excellence Award. 

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Weekend Doctor: Signs of autism

Posted by Paula Scott on April 27, 2024 - 7:08am

By Karen Martin, CPNP-PC, DNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Associates of Northwest Ohio

“Autism” is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of parents, but your pediatric providers are here to help you navigate age-appropriate growth and development. In general, most children reach specific developmental milestones at certain ages. For example, a child has a time frame to master gross and fine motor skills as well as social and communicative skills. 

By the age of 18 months old, typically a child will be climbing up steps, running, stacking a tower of a couple of cubes, pointing to at least one body part, saying six words and removing some articles of clothing. Any parent can tell you how hard it is to keep clothes on a toddler. In general, take note if your child: 

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Health Services
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May 2024 Happenings at the Bluffton Senior Center

Posted by Staff on April 26, 2024 - 8:50am

The May 2024 Bluffton Senior Citizen Center Happenings newsletter reveals that the local organization is motoring on–and motor coaching on–with over 700 members. Participants are active at the center at 132 N Main St., which provides scheduled activities from simply socializing to Western Square Dancing. Travel is also an important offering with day trips as close as Toledo and extended tours as far as Hawaii and Alaska.

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The BSC May member meal is Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m. with reservations due by May 8. Paul and Joy Gruetter to perform.

Medicare 101 will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m., employees from the Allen County Council on Aging will be at the Bluffton Senior Center to discuss Medicare. 

Community meals are scheduled for May 2 and May 16 and will be served by Ebenezer Mennonite Church and Emmanuel United Church of Christ. All meals are at 6 p.m. and are free, but a good will offering is taken to benefit the local food pantry. 

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