Dr. Elaine Ragsdale Schott, a professor and former director of the School of Social Work at Grand Valley State University, will discuss aging and wellness during a Bluffton University Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, in Yoder Recital Hall.
"Vintage Status: Shock, Awe and Awesome!" is the title of Schott's presentation, which is free and open to the public.
Schott, who earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Bluffton in 1966, is currently serving as interim director of the social work school at Grand Valley State, located in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Bluffton University recreation students and intramural staff will host Kid's Night Out from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in Founders Hall.
Open to children in grades 1-6, the event costs $13 per child if registered by March 29 and $15 at the door. Families who pre-register more than one child will pay $11 per youngster. A parent must accompany any child who registers at the door. Checks should be payable to the Bluffton University Recreation Club.
Bluffton University's annual Bach Festival will include Bach's Lunch on Friday, March 16, and the Bach Festival Concert on Sunday, March 18. Both events are free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken during the concert's intermission to help defray expenses.
The concert will open at 2:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall with the third annual Mosiman Young Artist Competition.
Sarah Schriner of Bluffton finished third in the Second District American Legion Oratorical Scholarship competition. The event was held Feb. 25 at Wright State Univeristy-Lake Campus.
She was sponsored by the Bluffton American Legion Post 382. She received awards from Sam Reineke at the March 5 Bluffton American Legion post meeting.
Three Bluffton High School graduates finished in the top 9 or higher in the NCAA Division II national Track and field meet in Mankato, Minn., March 9-10.
From left, Steve Bruskotter, former BHS track coach, now pole vault coach at the University of Findlay, Kendra Bassett, Ashland University, Shane Shockey, University of Findlay, and John Guagenti, University of Findlay. (Photo provided by Jeff Shockey)
Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), an educational program for retirees, is offering nine courses on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this spring from March 26-May 7.
Cost to take three or more courses is $80. Individuals may take one or two courses for $30 each. Registration and, if applicable, course fees are due at the time of registration. Most classes will meet in the ILR classroom, located in Shultz Hall of Riley Court on campus.
