It's homecoming at Bluffton University
Bluffton University's 2016 homecoming weekend is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. Here's the weekend schedule.
Saturday, Oct. 15
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
ART EXHIBIT
"Silent Treatment" includes works by current Bluffton art faculty Andreas Baumgartner, Jim Fultz, T.R. Steiner and Philip Sugden
• Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center
10 a.m.-noon
ARTIST RECEPTION
Enjoy refreshments and meet Bluffton faculty artists Andreas Baumgartner, Jim Fultz, T.R. Steiner and Philip Sugden.
• Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center
10 -11 a.m.
OPEN HOUSE
Explore this wonderful collection of art and books and learn about our educational outreach program from director Louise Matthews. Located in the lower level of Schultz Hall, Riley Court.
• The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center
10:00 a.m.
BASEBALL ALUMNI GAME
Former baseball team members are invited back for some friendly competition. Email head coach James Grandey at [email protected] your plans to play and preferred position so he can organize two teams. Bring your family and enjoy a complimentary lunch at the alumni tailgate tent.
• Emery Sears Athletics Complex
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
ALUMNI TAILGATE TENT
Bring your family to the alumni tailgate tent at the stadium for a complimentary lunch before the football game. We'll have prizes for those who pass the Beaver sports history quiz. Younger kids will enjoy the Kid Zone.
• Emery Sears Athletics Complex
12 - 2 p.m.
KID ZONE
Inflatables available for kids ages 5-10. Snap pictures with mascots J. Denny and Jenny! Adult supervision
• Emery Sears Athletics Complex
1:30 p.m.
FOOTBALL GAME
Cheer on your Beavers as they face Hanover on our Alumni Field! Purchase tickets at the gate: $5 for adults, $3 for youth, free for children age 4 and under.
• Salzman Stadium
Halftime
HOMECOMING COURT CORONATION
• Salzman Stadium
4 p.m.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Alumni and friends are invited to join current students and faculty for a pick up game of Ultimate.
• Library green
5:30 p.m.
PRESIDENT'S BANQUET RECEPTION
• Burcky Gym
6:30 p.m.
PRESIDENT'S BANQUET HONORING ALUMNI AND DONORS
Join President Harder and Karen Klassen Harder to celebrate milestones of achievement, service and generous giving. Honorees include Judy (Mull '63) Pierman, Diego Rodriguez '04 and members of the President's Society, Heritage Society and Noah C. Hirschy Legacy Society.
• Founders Hall
Sunday, Oct. 16
2:30 p.m.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Inspiring music performed by talented students from Bluffton's Camerata Singers, University Chorale and Concert Band. Enjoy their performances in a world-class recital hall! No tickets required.
• Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 22
- ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks
- October 22 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate girls soccer ousts rival Allen East in sectionals
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- Last call for Bluffton Cars & Coffee for 2026
- Icon calendar gets a little more elbow room
- Bluffton Board of Education recap: Contracts for coaches and new bus driver
- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
- Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced
- Bluejays and buzzards catch the eye of this Accounting prof
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, October 14-18
- Ada Icon headlines, October 19
- JessExpress Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties