The March 17 Forum included a tribute to Loretta (Hilty ‘61) Baumgartner and was sponsored by members of the class of 1961.
MEDIA RELEASE__As a recent Bluffton University Forum speaker, alumn Malissa Takacs ’01 challenged students to consider how purpose, relationships and service shape both career paths and lifelong impact.
MEDIA RELEASE__Rev. Michael Danner, associate executive director for church vitality with Mennonite Church USA, will present a Forum titled “Sports as a Spiritual Discipline” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Drawing on his experience as a denominational leader and high school track coach, Danner will discuss how sports participation can serve as a practice of faith and discipleship.
Bargain Hunter columnist speaks on living in a conservative bubble
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University hosted Melissa Herrera, writer and author, as the featured speaker for the 2026 English Festival Forum. Herrera, who grew up in the Holmes County Mennonite community, shared her journey as a columnist, author, and storyteller, offering insights into writing beyond familiar perspectives.
Herrera, whose weekly column ran for 15 years in the Bargain Hunter, reflected on the challenges of engaging with an audience that often held differing views.
MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Anayeli Lopez, assistant professor of social work, will present a faculty colloquium titled “Practicing Inclusion in Challenging Times: Culturally Responsive and Justice-Centered Approaches with Immigrant Communities” at 4 p.m. Friday, March 27.
The colloquium will explore strategies for culturally responsive and justice-centered practice with immigrant communities amid social and political challenges.
MEDIA RELEASE__Rev. Phil Yoder, lead pastor of First Mennonite Church in Bluffton, will present the Spiritual Life Week Forum, “Abiding in Alienation,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Yoder will explore how embracing experiences of alienation can help individuals and communities more fully welcome the stranger within spaces of belonging.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2026-27 academic year. Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors.
President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing, preparing them to represent the university at institutional and community events.
