Here's the special events in January at Bluffton University
January Arts and events calendar at Bluffton University
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Jan. 4 Art Exhibit: “Shapeshifters” objects in motion by Roger Sugden, Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University’s Sauder Visual Arts Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29
Jan. 12 Forum: “Liberty and Character: Two Sides of the Same Coin” by Lawrence W. Reed President, Foundation for Economic Education, 11 a.m., Founders Hall
Jan. 15 Friday Colloquium: “An Emotional Intelligence Primer” by Dr. George Lehman, Howard Raid professor of business, 4 p.m., Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall
Jan. 16 Beaver Reveal: During halftime of the men’s basketball game against Hanover College, Bluffton University will reveal which students are in the J. Denny and Jenny Beaver suits, 3 p.m., Sommer Center
Jan. 17 Artist Reception: Reception for art exhibit "Shapeshifters" by Roger Sugden, 2-4 p.m. Sauder Visual Arts Center
Jan. 18 Peace, Pies and Prophets: Ted & Company in collaboration with Christian Peacemaker teams and local peacemakers will bring the Peace, Pies and Prophets tour to Bluffton University
Jan. 19 Forum: “Moving Toward Conflict” by Sarah Thompson, Executive Director of Christian Peacemaker Teams, 11 a.m., Founders Hall, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Forum
Jan. 26 Forum: “What is Libertarianism, Anyway?” by Julie Borowski, YouTube political commentator, 11 a.m., Founders Hall
Jan. 29 Friday Colloquium: “Classroom, Workshop, Dorm Room: Plays Well with Others” by Dr. Melissa Friesen, Mary Nord and Joseph Ignat Endowed Chair in Theatre, 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall
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