Bluffton University

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Candidates for the office of Student Senate president at Bluffton University will debate at Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Yoder Recital Hall. 

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Bluffton University will host a Reader’s Theatre, “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God, ” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in College Hall’s Ramseyer Auditorium. 

The production is directed by Dr. Melissa Friesen, Mary Nord Ignat and Joseph Ignat professor of theatre and communication at Bluffton University, and is based on testimony of Jacques d’Auchy from “Martyrs Mirror.” 

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Rev. Dr. Darcy Metcalfe, assistant professor of religious studies, University of Findlay, will provide the Forum, “Pauli Murray: Lawyer, Rebel, Dude, Priest,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.

During the presentation, the religion professor will explore how the wisdom of the 20th century activist and priest, Pauli Murray, can serve us in our divisive times. 

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Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted

February 2 Anabaptism Event: Anabaptism at 500, “Radical Reformation Film Festival 2, ‘Zwinghli’,” 2:30 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall

February 4 Forum: “How Can You Fight Land Injustice,” by Vixen Hurt ‘25, social work major, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room 

February 7 Colloquium: “The Bible and Anabaptist Beginnings,” by Dr. Gerald Mast, professor of communication, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall

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Currently on display at the Sauder Visual Arts Center Grace Albrecht Gallery on the campus of Bluffton University is the "Discovering Order: Exploring and Reinterpreting Nature" visual arts exhibit.

The gallery features ceramic sculpture by Beth Lindenberger and paintings by Jack McWhorter which "consider the concept of the visible and invisible, by referencing organic objects, microscopic organisms and elements drawn from the diverse forms in the natural world."

An artists' reception will be held on Sunday, February 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Vixen Hurt ‘25, a social work major from Kenton, Ohio, will present the First Tuesday in the Library Forum, “How Can You Fight Land Injustice,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Musselman Library Reading Room.

During the presentation, Hurt will recount their work with the “Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery” to promote healing between the Christian church and indigenous people. 

This event is free and open to the public.

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