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She is Bluffton University's 10th president

Jane Wood Ph.D., will be inaugurated as Bluffton University’s 10th president at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Alumni and community members are invited to watch the ceremony at https://livestream.com/bluffton. The event will include remarks from community, campus and religious leaders.

Maxie Kleman correctly identified the flower scene in front of the Bluffton Post Office, along with nearly a dozen other Icon viewers.

It was in the Icon's petunia search, posted last week. Maxie's name was drawn from all winners in the competition, and wins two Shannon Theatre passes.

Watch for a new photo quiz later this week.

Mt. St. Joseph comes to Bluffton on Saturday

By Joseph Watkins,
sports information assistant

The Bluffton University football team struggled to move the ball in a 28-10 loss to Hanover College on a comfortable Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Bluffton fell to 1-3 overall and 1-1 in the Heartland Conference, while the Panthers (1-2, 1-0 HCAC) earned their first victory.

Freshman Brylee Oberdorf women's medalist at 90

 The Bluffton University men's golf team shot a 351 on day two of the Beaver Fall Classic on a beautiful Sunday, Sept. 23, at Hidden Creek Golf Club. Bluffton moved past HCAC rival Anderson University by a single stroke as the Beavers finished the weekend with a 707 total.

How many W Gerkens are there in Bluffton? We spotted Wendy's plate on a black Cadillac Escalade EXT.

Bluffton University football collecting Legos for #CainansPurpose

The Bluffton University football team will collect new Lego bricks and sets during its Saturday, Sept. 29, home game against Mount St. Joseph. The game begins at 1:30 p.m. in Salzman Stadium. Collection boxes will be located at the stadium’s front entrance.

The collection will honor the legacy of Cainan Craun, the 7-year-old son of Patrick ’05 and Gina (Berelsman ’06) Craun, who died in January from a brain tumor. The Craun’s, along with their 6-year-old son Gideon, will serve as honorary team captains during the game.

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