Six Bluffton University students were among more than 30 students from Mennonite institutions who met in New York City Oct. 27-29 for a conference focused on peacemaking in countries plagued by conflict.
"Constructing Nationhood: Civil Society, National Government, and the International Community" was the theme of this year's Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Office Seminar. The annual conference-attended by Bluffton students every year since it began 16 years ago-aims to raise awareness of important world issues.
Bluffton University's weeklong celebration of gospel music will wrap up Saturday evening, Nov. 12, with a 6 p.m. concert featuring nine choirs in Founders Hall.
The roughly 200 voices singing in the concert will close it at about 7:15 p.m. with a combined performance of "Shine the Light" by Dr. Raymond Wise, the week's guest musician.
Carole Elchert, a writer, photographer and adjunct faculty member in communication at the University of Findlay, will present "Converging In-Sight" at a Bluffton University Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Free and open to the public, the event will begin at 11 a.m. in Yoder Recital Hall.
Elchert will describe the significance of the themes in her photography, including return, remembering, renewal and re-visioning. Using images from photographic pilgrimages to four continents, she will discuss seeing and perception and the camera as an artistic tool, among other topics.
The first Bluffton High School honor roll of the 2011-12 school year was released this week. The all A list follows: 9th Grade - all A
Neva Adams
Adam Basinger
Kathryn Basinger
Kevin Childs
Madison Domer
Joshua Garmatter
Alexander Hord
Bryce Johnston
John Oakley
Alexandria Schmutz
Erica Sheehan
Olivia Sneary
Emma Woodruff
The first Bluffton Middle School honor roll of the 2011-12 school year was released this week. The all A list follows:
Sixth Grade All A
Bassett, Madison
Bischoff, Lelani
Bishop, Kassandra
Bricker, Dakota
Businger, Brayton
Gillen, Sarah
Greer, Conor
Groman, Christian
Habegger, Garrett
Harnish, Christopher
Hoff, Sydney
Kindle, Kayla
Leugers, Kelli
Moser, Alexandra
Staley, Nathaniel
Wilson, Karis
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will will honor veterans who are residents at both Bluffton campuses with a ceremony at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 11.
The ceremony is presented by the Bluffton American Legion Post #382. The Mennonite Memorial Home ceremony will be held in the chapel and Maple Crest ceremony in the Patio Room.
Veterans currently residents of Mennonite Memorial Home
ArtSpace/Lima and DeHaven Home and Garden Showplace will present Jazz at the Greenhouse, featuring Motor City Beat, Friday, Dec. 2, from 8-11 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz at the Greenhouse will feature, in addition to the music, a cash bar, free hors d'oeuvres, dancing, a raffle, and door prizes. The Greenhouse will be elaborately done up with holiday decorations.
Bring your little ones for Breakfast with Santa at The Inn at Ohio Northern University on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m.. Along with breakfast, children will visit with Santa, get their photograph taken with him and receive a special gift from The Inn.
Gather your friends and family and warm up your winter afternoons with a tea celebration. The Inn at Ohio Northern University, Ada, offers Thursday Tea at the Inn every Third Thursday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Inn.
This month's event is a special Saturday, Nov. 19, tea. It is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This special Saturday tea in honor of Thanksgiving will feature an amazing variety of featured teas and sandwiches, scones, pastries, tarts and petite fours. Champagne is also available. Live Music will be provided.
