AUGUST 25 MEDIA RELEASE__Coen North '26, a Spanish and communication and media double major at Bluffton University, will present "The Power of a Positive Environment: My Study Abroad Experience in Mexico" at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Musselman Library's Reading Room.
During the First Tuesday in the Library Forum, North will reflect on how a period of isolation while studying abroad ultimately deepened his appreciation for community. He will share insights into personal growth, cultural understanding and the value of positive social environments.
AUG 22 MEDIA RELEAE__Dr. Martina Cucchiara, professor of history at Bluffton University, will present the Colloquium, "Faith and Feelings: The Emotional Education of Maidservants in 18th Century Germany," at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, in Centennial Hall's Stutzman Lecture Hall.
During her Colloquium presentation, Cucchiara will explore how religious and societal institutions in 18th-century Germany sought to shape the emotional lives of young women working as maidservants.
AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__A panel of Bluffton University faculty, staff, alumni and current students will present “Who is My Neighbor? Knowing, Loving, and Serving Our Neighbors” during Bluffton’s Civic Engagement Theme Introduction Forum at 11:00 a.m. on Sept. 2 in Yoder Recital Hall.
AUGUST 14 MEDIA RELEASE — Bluffton University is honored to be the recipient of a $500,000 grant payable over the next five years. The grant is provided by The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation. These funds will be in addition to the two $4,000 annual Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarships Bluffton already awards and will provide an added $100,000 of yearly support to Bluffton students interested in STEM and related fields.
AUGUST 14 MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Alex Sider, president of Bluffton University, will present "Pillars of Purpose: Stability, Hope, Trust, Compassion" during Bluffton's State of the University Forum at 11:00 a.m. on Aug. 26 in Yoder Recital Hall.
Sider will reflect on strategic priorities for the university in the coming year, with a focus on maintaining momentum and mission in light of recent institutional transitions.
This Forum is free and open to the public. Forum at Bluffton University provides a public space for interdisciplinary discovery about the personal, local and global challenges faced by students, faculty, staff and the Bluffton community.
AUGUST 11 MEDIA RELEASE — Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist at Creative Hope Counseling in Bluffton, Ohio, will speak on the topic "Imperfect, Unfinished, and Brave: The Courage to Become Your Real Self" during Bluffton University's Opening Convocation at 10:45 a.m. on August 19 in Yoder Recital Hall.
