Here’s Bluffton University’s April arts and events calendar
Here is a list of the arts and event scheduled in April at Bluffton University. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
April 1 Art Exhibit: “52nd annual Juried Student Exhibit,” Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May 5.
April 2 Forum: “Using Ancient Wisdom to Stop Destructive Communication in its Tracks: Reining in Gottman’s Horsemen,” Forum by Marathana Prothro, assistant professor of communication, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
April 3 Speech Contest: C. Henry Smith Peace Oratory Oratorical Contest, 6 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
April 6 Concert: Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Choir Concert, 6 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
April 9 Forum: “What Matters Most,” Spiritual Life Week Forum by Matthew Vohwinkle, director of student ministries, Harbour Shores Church, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
April 9 Forum: “Crisis Communication in Higher Education: A Rhetorical Analysis of Larry Nassar and Michigan State,” First Tuesday Forum by Jena O’Brien, senior public relations major, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room.
April 11 Recital: Pearl Bogart Mann Piano Recital by Sun Min Lee, 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 adults; $8 seniors and children and can be purchased through tickets.bluffton.edu
April 12 Colloquium: “Mini Quad Drones – Thrills of Mountain Surfing and Racing,” Colloquium by Andreas Baumgartner, associate professor of art, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall.
April 16 Forum: Athletic Awards Forum, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
April 23 Forum: Academic Awards Forum, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
April 28 Concert: Spring Fling Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
- Community Dog Park officially opens as memorial to Katrina Riepenhoff
- Obituary for Ian Christopher Shriner
- 2025 Blaze of Lights theme is "Home for the Holidays"
- Pirate volleyball win vs. Defiance Ayersville
- Highway Patrol focused on removing impaired drivers from the road
- Beaverdam Bunch 4-H results at 2025 Allen County Fair
- Porchfest brings live music to Bluffton neighborhoods
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Pirate girls golf close 2nd at tri; Bauman 1st
- Pirate boys golf 2nd in NWC quad-match
- Pirate girls tennis loss at Wapak
- "You Made It" Forum welcomes Class of 2029
- 2nd annual Bluffton Porchfest celebrates live music
- Learn to play bridge at the Senior Center
- Blanchard Valley Health System enhances “Find-a-Doc”
- Taste of Bluffton serves as mixer for students and residents
- Heart to Heart: New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- Mayberry Rd. closure Aug. 27-28
- Janet M. Leonard was a teacher
- Pirates boys golf wins NWC tri
- Inside Innovations brings established design studio to Bluffton
- Walking thru Autumn hikes include Motter Park
- Colloquium Presentation: Emotional Education in 18th Century Germany
- Student to Share Lessons from Study Abroad Experience in Mexico