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."
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.
