September arts and events at Bluffton University
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Sept. 3 Forum
Introduction to Gaden Shartse Monks and Performance of Healing Chants
11:00 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Sept. 6 Colloquium
Late Style, New Starts and Malamud’s ‘God’s Grace’
Dr. Lamar Nisly, Professor of English
4:00 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall
Sept. 10 Forum
Faith and Memory in Challenging Times, Civic Engagement Forum
Chalsi Campbell ’12, campus pastor and instructor of religion; Carrie Mast ’95, associate pastor, First Mennonite Church, Bluffton; and Matthew Nardo, head football coach
11:00 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Sept. 17 Forum
The Enduring Legacy of the U.S. Constitution
Dr. Robert K. Postic, professor of political science at the University of Findlay
11:00 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Sept. 20 Colloquium
Are You Loving It? New Theatre from the Toronto Fringe Festival
Dr. Melissa Friesen, Mary Nord Ignat and Joseph Ignat professor of theatre and communication
4:00 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall
Sept. 24 State of the University Forum
Strong Roots, Brighter Future
Dr. Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University, and Dr. Katherine Fell, president of University of Findlay
11:00 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Sept. 26-27 Performance
Bonhoeffer: Cell 92, cinematic theatre production
Created by Jerry Holsopple and Justin Poole
7:00 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Free general admission, no tickets needed
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