April 2024 Bluffton University arts and events
The following Bluffton University events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Opportunities include events at Yoder Recidtal Hall, Musselman Library, Sauder Visual Arts Center and Centennial Hall.
April 2 Forum: “From Light into Darkness…and Back into Light,” Solar Eclipse Forum by Dr. Luke Myers, associate professor of physics, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 2 Forum: “Who am I?” First Tuesday Forum by Kelly Bilen ’24, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
April 2 Art Exhibit: Senior Exhibition “Pots and PCs,” 9-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through May 4. Reception: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 14 Artist Talk 1:30 p.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery Sauder Visual Arts Center
April 5 Colloquium: “BUILD (Bluffton University Improving Literacy Development) and the Science of Reading: An Overview of the Five Components of Effective Literacy,” by Dr. Cherie Hocanson, assistant professor of education, with Jordan Hamilton, assistant professor of education, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
April 7 Concert: Chamber Ensembles performance, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 9 Forum: “Balancing Life’s Challenges: How Small Actions Improve Emotional Well-Being,” Civic Engagement Forum by Dr. J. Walter Paquin, Professor of Social Work, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 14 Masterworks Concert: “Requiem,” by Maurice Duruflé, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 16 Forum: “Success is a Choice,” Athletic Awards Forum by Jamy Bechler, author and “Success is a Choice” podcast host, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 19 Colloquium: “Writing Beyond One’s Discipline: Challenges and Opportunities,” Friday Colloquium by Dr. Christopher Morrisey, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
April 21 Concert: Spring Fling Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
- Main St. runway for Trick or Treaters
- October 30 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- What Kind of Paradise author joins book club by Zoom, Nov. 4
- Check out November 2026 events at Bluffton Public Library
- Scarecrow voting ends at midnight, Oct. 31
- Annual meeting and dinner for Senior Center members, November 9
- November 2026 Community Meals at the Senior Center
- Pirate girls soccer edged in shootout by Big Green in district final
Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 29
- Bluffton chamber welcomes six new members in October 2026
- Scam talk with Chief Ryan Burkholder
- Apollo Career Center honored as Gold Star Institution
- Peanut brittle time at the Senior Center begins Nov. 9
- Bluffton University Forum explores faith, hope and care for creation
- Business Collective networking night, Nov. 5
- Radio play staging of It's a Wonderful Life on Nov. 29
- Test-to-Treat not Trick-or-Treat
- If only we could put these fall days on pause