Here's the Bluffton University arts and events calendar for September. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted

Sept. 8 Colloquium: “We Have them Whipped Here: Lynching and the Role of Law in Lima,” Friday Colloquium by Dr. Perry Bush, professor of history, 4 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Sept. 10 Recital: Senior recital by Sam Black, Tuba, 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Sept. 12 Forum: Learning Community Forum, by Bluffton Student Panel, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Sept. 17 Artist Reception: Reception for art exhibit “Brownie in Motion,” by Steven Takas, 1-3 p.m., Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center

Sept. 19 Forum: “Machiavelli and the Constitution of the United States,” Constitution Day Forum by Dr. William Angel, professor emeritus of political science, The Ohio State University at Lima, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Sept. 21 Concert: Music Faculty Recital, 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Sept. 22 Colloquium: “’Silver-tongued Bastards’ and ‘Used-Car Salesmen’: Veteran Reflections on Military Recruitment,” Friday Colloquium by Dr. Matthew Friesen, assistant professor of sociology, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall

Sept. 26 Forum: Presentations by Bluffton students reporting on spring 2017 cross-cultural experiences, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall