March 2024 Arts and Events at Bluffton University
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Feb. 19-March 22
Art Exhibit: “Reflections,” featuring works by Bluffton seniors Kelly Bilen, Jenía Freewalt, Adrianny Ruiz Suarez and Amanda Scott, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center
March 12 Forum
“Film Preview: ‘Activismo: Art and Dissidence in Cuba,’” by Phil Sugden and Carole Elchert, documentary co-directors, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
March 12 Forum
“The New Peacebuilders: Shifting Violence, Shifting Peace in Northern Central America,” C. Henry Smith Peace Lecture by Dr. Robert Brenneman, professor of criminal justice and sociology at Goshen College, 11 a.m., Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall
March 12 Forum
“Film Screening: ‘Activismo: Art and Dissidence in Cuba,’” by Phil Sugden and Carole Elchert, documentary co-directors, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
March 19 Forum
"Contemplation for Spiritual Peace and Wellness,” Spiritual Life Forum by Lindsay Horn ’19, associate director of social mission, Bellarmine Chapel, Cincinnati, Ohio
March 21-24 Theatre Event
“Pride and Prejudice,” play based on the novel by Jane Austen, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall; $6-8 tickets at www.bluffton.edu/tickets
March 22 Colloquium
“Testing for Drugs in Gummies and Saliva. Forensic Chemistry at BGSU,” by Dr. Charles Daws, professor of chemistry, 4 p.m., Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall
March 26 Forum
“So We and Our Children May Live,” Keeney Peace Lecture Forum by Sarah Augustine, co-founder and executive director, Coalition for Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- One seriously injured in Union Township crash
- President Sider introduces Reinvest, Reinvent, Reimagine framework in State of the University
- Bluffton girls tennis loss vs. Wapakoneta
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Rockets
- EMS Chief Noah Babcock is Sept. 1 Bluffton Lions speaker
- Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology): Air pollution and rheumatoid arthritis
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Aug. 24 Bluffton Council recap: MHCO duplexes and long range Village planning
- Beaverdam installs AED at village park
- Pirate girls tennis edges St. Mary
- Pirate boys soccer tames Bearcats
- WIP Wednesday: Window on your world
- OPEN POLL: What do farmers wish non-farmers knew?
- 2026 PorchFest preview: LeBlanc Zepplin, CAWZ, Marlena Rock
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Headlines on the Ada Icon, August 22- 25
- Sue Corle worked for Ohio Northern University
- Pandora's Niese Ag LLC wins 2026 Red Gold Stewardship award
- Goshen College innovation leader to explore AI through a liberal arts lens
- Pirate volleyball loses to Shawnee
- Pirate boys golf sweeps NWC tri
- Figurines and household items recontextualized in "Amusings" exhibit
- Bruce Chesser: A Ceramic Retrospective, Aug. 24-Sept 26
- Bluffton Lions reach 80% of All Abilities Playground fundraising goal