Students in Dr. Gerald Mast’s Argumentation and Advocacy class will put the debate skills they have learned in class to the test at Forum on Tuesday, November 5.
Students will debate whether or not public schools in Ohio should be required to permit religious education.
This event 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.
On October 5, Bluffton University and University of Findlay announced that following the completion of the proposed merger of the two institutions, Bluffton University will return to its previous name, Bluffton College.
Bluffton University will celebrate 125 years during Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2024 from Friday, Oct. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 6. This Homecoming is very special as the 125th anniversary of Bluffton University will be celebrated on Homecoming weekend.
Samantha Shrider ’12, director of institutional research and grants, presented “The Not-So-Secret History of Bluffton University” during Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Shrider explored the unexpected stories which emerged from an oral history project with faculty, staff and alumni to celebrate Bluffton University’s 125-year anniversary.
Shrider’s goal for starting this oral history project was to honor and build on Bluffton’s past. Shrider interviewed around 80 faculty, staff and alumni ranging from recent 2023 graduates to a 1948 graduate.
Bluffton University students now have the opportunity to major in physical education. The four-year degree allows students to receive a multi-age license (Pre-K-12) to teach health and physical education.
Samantha Shrider ‘12, advancement associate for grants, institutional research, and alumni and donor relations, will present “The Not-So-Secret History of Bluffton University” on October 1.
Shrider will explore the unexpected Bluffton stories that emerged from a collection of oral history interviews with faculty, staff and alumni.
The Forum is part of celebrations for Bluffton’s 125th anniversary, which will also be recognized during Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Oct. 4-6.
