Vocalists Neil Macke and Aaron Luke, along with percussionist Robert Young, will present their Bluffton University junior recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Yoder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the lobby.
Macke, from Ottawa, Ohio, and Luke, from Delphos, Ohio, are tenors and voice students of Dr. Mark J. Suderman, a professor of music. Young, from New Bremen, Ohio, is a student of Dennis Crites, an adjunct percussion instructor.
Dr. Martina Cucchiara, an assistant professor of history at Bluffton University, will pose the question “Imprisoned Maidens or Audacious Feminists? Reconsidering Nuns in 19th-century Germany” in an April 5 campus colloquium. Free and open to the public, her presentation will begin at 4 p.m. in Stutzman Lecture Hall in Centennial Hall.
Eric Brough has joined Citizens National Bank as Assistant Vice President Operations Manager. Brough moved to the Operations Department from the Bluffton Branch Manager position in 2010.
In his role he oversees bank operations related to customer accounts, including daily settlement, treasury management support and credit cards. Janet Dukes, SVP/COO said, “Eric holds a pivotal role with the bank in maintaining daily operations and ensuring things run smoothly for our customers. We’re pleased to acknowledge his contribution to the success of our bank with this promotion.”
"Growing and Using Herbs," by expert herb speaker Ann Boyd, is the topic of a program free and open to the public in April at the Bluffton Public Library.
The program, organized by the Gardener's of the Bluffton/Pandora Area, is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, in the library's lower level. It is open to persons of all ages and experience levels.
