Murli Buluswar, chief science officer for Chartis Insurance in New York City, will return to his alma mater Tuesday, Feb. 5, to deliver Bluffton University’s annual Presidential Leadership Lecture in Founders Hall.
The 11 a.m. presentation, titled “Perspective on the path to clarity,” is free and open to the public.
At Chartis, the 1991 Bluffton graduate is responsible for building and leading a team aimed at helping the company achieve a competitive advantage by infusing science-driven innovation.
In commemoration of the dramatic sacrifice of four armed forces Chaplains during World War II, The American Legion will observe Religious Emphisis Week Feb. 3 - 9 according to Chaplain Clark of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.
The Bluffton American Legion will attend services at St. John' United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave. on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m.
Legion officials and clergymen are planning special programs for the observance of the 70th Anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by four valiant Chaplains.
According to Peter Suter of the Shannon Theatre, "Lincoln" will be playing Feb. 1 - 7. The movie is rated PG-13. This movie has been met with much critical acclaim and is nominated for 12 Academy Awards.
"As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves." (IMDb)
Show times are:
Daily at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The Bluffton University men’s and women’s track and field program returned home from a weekend spent at the University of Findlay with several new school records and more personal bests. The Beavers are seemingly hitting their stride at the right time of year with the Heartland Conference championship just a month away.
The third week of Keeping Active’s free fitness and nutritional programs is underway at BFR Sports & Fitness. The week will include free walking days, plus free exercise classes and demonstrations. These include the following:
The Rethink Your Drink program will be on going from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday
and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Four-year-old Ben Lovett masters the obstacle course during BFR's Jan. 25 family challenge night. Click for a video. The challenge is part of the annual Keeping Active Wellness campaign. The 5-2-1-Almost None program has been offered through schools and communities by the "Let's Go" organization. Click for more details.
