Bluffton University October 2023 Arts and Events Calendar
Events listed are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Also listed on the Icon's Community Calendar.
Sept. 25-Oct. 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
Oct. 3
Forum: “Cross-Cultural Experiences” by Bluffton University students who completed a spring 2023 experience, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Forum: “Advocating Climate Justice in the Nation’s Capital,” by Olivia Daugherty ’24, Bluffton University student, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
Oct. 13
Colloquium: “The Influence of Environmental and Biotic Filters on Invertebrate Community Dynamics and Spatial Synchrony,” by Jacob Buchannan, M'Della Moon Endowed Chair in Botany and Environmental Science, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Oct. 20-22
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend: Knowlton Science Center open house, reunions, athletic competitions and more, adult registration $25,
child (ages 5-17) registration $15, at www.bluffton.edu/homecoming
Oct. 21
Artist Reception: “A Line is a Point” by Kathleen Pahl, 10 a.m. to noon, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center; artist talk at 10:30 a.m.
Oct. 22
Instrumental Concert: Bluffton University Concert Band conducted by Dr. Roy Couch, director of bands, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital
Oct. 24
Forum: “Things I Learned While in College,” by Rev. David Glick, pastor of student ministries, Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Oct. 29
Chorale Concert: University Chorale and Camerata Singers conducted by Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Oct. 30-Dec. 8
Art Exhibit: “The Artistic Jungle Series” by Georgio Sabino III, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., weekdays and 1-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center
Oct. 31
Forum: “How Just Care Contributes to Emotional Wellness,” by Dr. Leah R. Thomas, assistant professor of pastoral care and contextual education, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- DeWine announces $200M Rural Health Transformation program award
- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 14
- CANCELLED Main St. closure on October 15
- Frederick Clyde Warren founded True-2-Form Plastics
- October 15 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate boys soccer beats Wapak in regular season finale
- Pirate girls soccer defeats Liberty Center
- Mennonite pastor to explore ‘good news’ in creation
- Bluffton University earns recognition in U.S. News & World Report rankings
- Obituary for Deborah "Debbie" Welch, 74
- Spirits and exorcism presentation during University Spiritual Life Week Forum
- Dodging bullets: Bluffton oral history 90+ years after Dillinger robbery
- Nora Matthews named BHS Student of the Month for September 2026
- ICAPP analysis on charter status and local autonomy
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 13
- Bluffton area Women in Business meeting October 15
- Leo club glasses collection
- Night at the (Swiss Historical) Museum, October 24
- Woodcarving ornament workshop at Swiss Heritage Center
- Barefoot nature walks at the Nature Preserve
- Pirate volleyball seeded 4th
- Beavers sports roundup, October 6-11
- Bluffton leaf pickup scheduled for last week of October
- Pirate boys soccer shuts out Bellefontaine
- Watch an after school movie at the Bluffton Public Library
- Dunlap awarded OSBA humanitarian award