Here's what happening at Bluffton University in November
November is full of events at Bluffton University. Here is the calendar for the month. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Nov. 2-5 Fall Play: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller, 7:30 p.m., Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall. Tickets, $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and non-Bluffton students, are available online at https://tickets.bluffton.edu or at the Marbeck Center information desk. For assistance with tickets, call the box office at 419-358-3239.
Nov. 2 Author Program: “Education with the Grain of the Universe: A Peaceable Vision for the Future of Mennonite Schools, College, and Universities,” edited by Dr. J. Denny Weaver, with chapter authors from Bluffton University faculty,4 p.m., Musselman Library Reading Room.
Nov. 3 Colloquium: “The Nonviolent Word of God: How Anabaptists Live in the Bible,” by Dr. Gerald Mast, Dr. Walt Paquin, Dr. J Denny Weaver and Jackie Wyse-Rhodes, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Nov. 5 Concert: “Music of the Martyrs: A Choral Tapestry,” directed by Dr. Mark Suderman with organist Dr. Shirley Sprunger King, 6:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 7 Forum: “Building a Sustainable Energy Future,” Forum by Dr. Sanjay Khare, professor of physics, University of Toledo, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 7 Forum: “Seek Justice, Love, Kindness, Walk Humbly: Theology in Practice,” by Emily Short ’18, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room.
Nov. 9 Author Program: “Potholes on the Professional Journey of a Developing Leader” by Kevin Williams for the book “Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity and the Future of Christian Higher Education,” 4 p.m., Musselman Library Reading Room.
Nov. 11 Concert: Fall Gospel/Jazz Concert, 6 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 12 Art Reception: “Eclectic Works on Paper,” exhibit by printmaker Dexter Davis, 1-3 p.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Nov. 14 Forum: “Bluffton’s Honor Code in the World,” Forum by Dr. Mark Bourassa, Bluffton director of university event complex and conferences, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 16 Concert: Liebermann Titus Duo, contemporary compositions for piano and saxophone by new faculty Dr. Andrew Liebermann and Stephanie Titus, 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 17 Colloquium: “The Regulation of Internet Communication in Conservation Mennonite Conferences and Fellowships,” by Dr. Gerald J. Mast, professor of communication, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Nov. 21 Forum: “Being Smarter Than You Are: A conversation with Two Writers About Writing,” English Festival Forum by Andrew Hudgins and Erin McGraw, emeriti professors of English, The Ohio State University, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 21 Forum: “Professional Manners 101: How to Make a Great Impression,” by Robin Reeves, founder and director, Reeves Etiquette and Image Consulting, 11 a.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Nov. 28 Forum: “Doctrine of Discovery: A Living History,” by Erica Littlewolf, coordinator of Indigenous Visioning Center, Mennonite Central Committee Central States, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 13
- Bluffton area Women in Business meeting October 15
- Leo club glasses collection
- Night at the (Swiss Historical) Museum, October 24
- Woodcarving ornament workshop at Swiss Heritage Center
- Barefoot nature walks at the Nature Preserve
- Pirate volleyball seeded 4th
- Beavers sports roundup, October 6-11
- Bluffton leaf pickup scheduled for last week of October
- Pirate boys soccer shuts out Bellefontaine
- Watch an after school movie at the Bluffton Public Library
- Dunlap awarded OSBA humanitarian award
Monday, October 12, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 9
- Pirate girls soccer loss vs. St. Marys
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Carey
- “The Trumpet Player” sculpture at Bluffton University receives conservation grant
- October 13 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Plenty of action at Oct 10 Dillinger robbery reenactment and motorcycle show
- Caitlyn Couch junior piano recital, October 16
- Bluffton community survey opens for Active Transportation Plan