September public events at Bluffton University
The following Bluffton University events taking place during the month of September are free and open to the public:
Through Sept. 17
Art Exhibit: “Liquid Illumination 2.0” by Sue Hershberger Yoder and Jon Yoder, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center; Reception 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17
September 5
Forum: “Emotional Wellness: A Panel Discussion,” by Michael Baily, visiting assistant professor of psychology; Heather Koontz ’97, psychotherapist; Dr. Laurel Neufeld Weaver, assistant professor of social work and MSW field director, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
September 8
Colloquium: “Anarchy, the State and Capitalism: Myths about Coercion and Hierarchy,” by Dr. Jonathan Andreas, Howard Raid professor of business, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
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September 12
Forum: “Marketing and Mental Health – The Industry’s Impact on Individuals and Communities,” by Charlene Coughlin ’08, president of TWIST Creative, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
September 19
Forum: “Constitutional Limits on State and Federal Governments Regarding the Rights of Private Citizens,” Forum presentation by Judge David A. Rodabaugh, Lima Municipal Court, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
September 22
Colloquium: “Phonics Innovations: Technology and Education Departments Collaborating to Provide Literacy Tools,” by Dr. Amy Mullins, associate professor of education, and Katrina Stone ’25, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
September 25-October 22
Art Exhibit: “A Line is a Point” by Kathleen Pahl, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center
September 26
Forum: “State of the University,” Dr. Jane Wood, president, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Phyllis Ann Reynolds,77, worked at Citizens National Bank
- Jane Ann (Diller) Thurman, 75, was a nursing home administrator
- Julie C. (Field) Amstutz worked for Putnam County ESC
- Pirate volleyball sweep vs. Wayne Trace
- Findlay Patrol's Donovan promoted to sergeant
- Pirate girls soccer win vs. Delphos Jefferson
- Sept. 14 Bluffton Council: Request for RTA bus signs, pre-1950s unused Maple Grove plots tallied
- Mornings with Mommy resume at Trinity Lutheran
Monday, September 14, 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
- Mennonite Home Communities provide backup phone numbers during outage
- Pirate volleyball wins in four vs. Elmwood
- Howard Thornsberry worked in the produce industry
- Pirate girls soccer silenced by Bath
- Pirate boys soccer nipped by Liberty-Benton
- Sept. 12 Open Doors offers sneak peek at future Bluffton museum space
- Innovation Forum challenges leaders to think deeper about AI
- Invitation to Sept 15 Bluffton Lions program with Dr. William H. Kose
- Deer archery hunting begins Sept. 12 in Disease Surveillance Area