January 2024 Bluffton University events
The following five events at Bluffton University are free and open to the public:
Jan. 16 Forum: “The Impact of a Positive Attitude,” Martin Luther King Forum presentation by Pastor Steve Terry, New Life Church of God, Fort Wayne, Ind., 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Jan. 22 Art Exhibit: “56th Juried Student Exhibit,” featuring the best works of art by Bluffton University students, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center, displayed through Feb. 9
Jan. 23 Forum: “See Your Way Clear: Leading Through Chaos,” Presidential Leadership Forum presentation by Bethny Ricks ’06, business executive, author and speaker, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Jan. 30 Forum: “Experiences in the Gaza Strip,” Forum presentation by Tareq Abuhalima, co-director, The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Jan. 30 Evening Forum: “100 Years: Illuminating Key Moments in the Conflict Between Israel and Palestine,” Forum presentation by Dr. Martina Cucchiara, professor of history, Bluffton University, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 24
- Are you a friend of the Bluffton Public Library?
- Weekend Doctor: What you need to know about flu season
- Courtney Linke joins CNB as VP Business Banking Officer
- Blanchard Valley Health System Announces Updates to Board of Trustees
- Blanchard Valley Health Foundation Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Village of Bluffton announces late afternoon drill at Bluffton Schools, October 23
- October 23 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate volleyball eliminated in sectionals by Archbold
- Pirate boys soccer knocked off by Bath
- Main St. closure rescheduled; parapet work to take place Oct. 27
- Bluffton student to reflect on diabetes research experience
- Bluffton University receives $8,000 Stinner Summit award for youth agricultural and environmental education
- Elections matter, including midterms
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 22
- ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks
- Pirate girls soccer ousts rival Allen East in sectionals
- Strawberry Fields Forever: Fruit polyphenols and brain health
- Last call for Bluffton Cars & Coffee for 2026
- Icon calendar gets a little more elbow room
- Bluffton Board of Education recap: Contracts for coaches and new bus driver
- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
- Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced
- Bluejays and buzzards catch the eye of this Accounting prof
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll