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
Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Lima Highway Patrol OVI checkpoint August 22
- Pirate VB sweeps Rockets
- Pirate boys drop golf tri
- GriefShare support group continues on Thursday evenings
- Bluffton Board of Education hears neighbor comments on practice field, approves Lawn Ave. plan
- United Way of Greater Lima holds 9th annual Day of Caring on Sept. 5
- Village of Beaverdam announces committee meetings
- An amazing sign of fall 2025
- August 23 Bluffton Cars & Coffee
- If You Could Read My Mind: GLP-1s and memory
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Village of Bluffton reminder of electric aggregation provider, solicitor permit requirements
- Previews of Bluffton Senior Center trips for 2026
- English Lutheran Church to provide Community Meal, August 21
- Welcome back to Bluffton Beavers
- Pirate football reloads for run at NWC crown
- Pirate volleyball swept by Shawnee
- Pirate girls golf loss to Fort Loramie
- Pirate girls tennis edged by Spartans
- Made In Ada Wilson Football Festival kicks of season August 23