The Bluffton University football team found its stride in the second half, but #22 Trine University held on for a 41-27 victory over the Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. The Thunder stayed perfect at 2-0, while Bluffton slipped to 0-2.
The Bluffton University men's and women's cross country team competed at the Defiance Duals Invitational, hosted by Defiance College on Saturday, Sept. 10. Lingering evidence of a rainy week made for a slow and sloppy course as the Bluffton women finished second behind host Defiance College and the men third behind Defiance and Olivet College.
A Jan Dohnal tally in the second minute of overtime number two sent Goshen to a 2-1 victory over the Bluffton University men's soccer team on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Greg Thiessen set up the game-winner with his corner kick, helping the Maple Leafs (1-3) to their first win of the season. Bluffton fell to 0-4 with the loss, their second straight in double overtime.
By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant
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The Bluffton University women's soccer team defeated Goshen 4-2 in its home opener on Saturday, Sept. 10. Bluffton improved to 2-1, while the Maple Leafs fell to 2-2 following their loss to the Beavers.
Elizabeth Pierson of Franklin County (Ohio) Public Health will answer the question "What Is Wellness?" during a Bluffton University Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in Founders Hall. Her presentation is free and open to the public.
Pierson is the county health department's epidemiologist for planning and assessment. She prepares and provides data for strategic planning; assists with quality improvement initiatives, accreditation and grant preparation and coordination; and works in collaboration with several partner agencies.
