The Bluffton University women's soccer team secured a 1-1 tie with Anderson University in the final game of the 2019 season on a frigid Saturday, Nov. 2. With the tie, Bluffton (6-10-2 and 3-4-2 HCAC) forged its best mark in the Heartland Conference since 2011 when the Beavers went 5-3-1 and played in the HCAC championship game. Bluffton also extinguished Anderson't tournament hopes as the Ravens (10-3-4 and 4-2-3) needed a victory to have a chance at continuing their season.
Keith Faber, Ohio’s Auditor of State, spoke on the importance of transparency, both in business and in government, during his Forum presentation, “Business is Better in the Sunlight” on Oct. 22.
“We think this was a great opportunity for Bluffton University students to get exposure to a high-profile person like this, to see how state funds are used and the safeguards and mechanisms that are put in place to ensure tax payer dollars are spent wisely,” said Dr. Jason Swartzlander, professor of accounting.
Bluffton University’s student-driven media organization “The Witmarsum” is hosting a journalism competition for high school students. To compete, submissions must be uploaded at www.bluffton.edu/journalism-competition by Dec. 11.
The Bluffton University football team traveled to Manchester University on Saturday, for a Heartland Conference clash.
The Beaver defense only allowed 14 points to the Spartans and shut them out the entire second half to secure their second straight victory, 26-14. Bluffton improves to 2-6 overall and 2-3 in Heartland Conference play, while Manchester fell to 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the HCAC.
During a live demonstration on how to compose a song digitally, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer Kendall Nesbitt highlighted the vast capabilities of Bluffton University’s new digital music lab, which opened Oct. 25 in Mosiman Hall.
“We’re really excited about this lab. It’s not something every school has,” said Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, chair of the music department. “This is a way for Bluffton to differentiate itself.”
In a vote amongst league coaches, Transylvania University was picked to lead the pack in the 2019-20 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Men's Basketball race, receiving 95 points, and six first place nods.
