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
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