SEPT 12 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton students, faculty and staff gathered for a recent forum led by Bethny Ricks ‘06, Bluffton University Trustee, executive consultant and author of Face Forward, who spoke on the topic of decisive decision making, a skill she describes as essential both personally and professionally.
“This topic is really important to me,” she began. “So important that when people ask me one of the skills that I focus on with my children, I say, well the litmus test for whether or not I am a good parent is whether or not they become decisive decision makers.”
Dr. Gerald J. Mast, professor of communication at Bluffton University, will present the Colloquium, "Shunning Babylon: Menno Simons' Critique of Christian Empire," at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, in Centennial Hall's Stutzman Lecture Hall.
During his presentation, Mast will examine the writings of early Anabaptist leader Menno Simons, focusing on Simons' theological critiques and his vision for a nonviolent, alternative Christian community.
SEPT 3 MEDIA RELEASE__Jean-Marie Kamatali, professor and Ella A. and Ernest H. Fisher Chair of Law at Ohio Northern University, will speak on "WE THE PEOPLE: The Constitution as a Legal Instrument and a Manifestation of Popular Sovereignty" during Bluffton University's Constitution Day Forum at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16 in Yoder Recital Hall.
SEPT 5 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University announced the launch of the Pillars of Purpose, a one-year strategic campaign focused on building stability, trust, hope and compassion. This campaign, which focuses on Bluffton's mission to "prepare students of all backgrounds," looks to strengthen key areas of campus and lay foundations for future generations of Bluffton Beavers.
Rooted in the historic peace church tradition and committed to excellence, Bluffton continues to live out its mission through discovery, community, respect and service.
State of the University address presented on August 26; Sider to address Bluffton chamber on September 12
FROM BLUFFTON.EDU__President Sider spoke on the state of Bluffton University aligning its strategic vision for the next year with four "Pillars of Purpose" - stability, trust, hope and compassion.
In his first State of the University address, Bluffton University President Dr. Alex Sider laid out a clear vision for the university’s future, centered on “Pillars of Purpose,” a one-year strategic campaign, that will guide Bluffton through a period of renewal, reinvestment and mission-driven growth.
AUG 23 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University officially welcomed the Class of 2029 during Opening Convocation Forum, Tuesday, Aug. 19, with a welcoming address from Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist at Creative Hope Counseling, Bluffton, Ohio. In her address, Bowsher encouraged students to embrace courage, imperfection and the transformative journey ahead.
Bowsher opened with words of gratitude before inviting the audience to pause and breathe. "This is our evidence of being alive," she said, before extending a message of congratulations, "You made it."
