Bluffton University has announced the following forums for January. All forums are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Jan. 6 Art exhibit: Opening of “Stations,” drawings and paintings by Chicago-area artist Jacob van Loon, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center. Hours through Jan. 25 are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's basketball team outscored Anderson 64-25 over a span of 25 minutes in the middle of the game on its way to a convincing 82-53 victory on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. The Beavers improved to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in the Heartland Conference, while Anderson slipped to 1-5 and 0-2 in the HCAC.
Bluffton University junior Ryan Aelker (New Bavaria/Holgate) has been named Second Team All-American by USA College Football following his record-breaking season on the gridiron. Aelker, selected Second Team All North Region by D3Football.com, was also the Defensive Player of the Year in the Heartland Conference.
Ryan Aelker was unblockable from his defensive end position, leading NCAA Division III with a Bluffton record 13 sacks this season.
DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Bluffton University men’s and women’s track and field team opened its 2014-15 indoor track and field season with a dual meet at Defiance College. The contest between intra-conference rivals produced a win for the men’s team, a number of HCAC conference championship qualifiers and personal-best performances.