Health-wellness expo, artist reception, concerts
Here is the schedule of February arts and events taking place at Bluffton University. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Feb. 1 Art Exhibit: Goshen College Art Faculty Exhibit, Sauder Visual Arts Center, 9-5p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through Feb. 23.
Feb. 2 Colloquium: “Saving the Nation: War, Sex and Pious Women in Catholic magazines for Girls in Interwar Germany,” Friday Colloquium by assistant professor of history Martina Cucchiara, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Feb. 6 Forum: Fall 2017 semester experience studying in Guatemala, cross-cultural presentation Forum by Bluffton University students, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 6 Forum: “Identifying Novel Chemical Compounds to Inhibit the Development of Cancer,” First Tuesday Forum by Dean Walters ’19, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room.
Feb. 6 Forum: Semester experience at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center in Washington D.C., evening cross-cultural presentation Forum by Bluffton University students, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 7 Health and Wellness Expo: Student scholars in dietetics, nutrition and wellness will present poster sessions with demonstations and food samples, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Musselman Library.
Feb. 8 Research Fair: Student research will be showcased in a poster-session-style event.
Feb. 9 Colloquium: “From Meh’ to Must Read’: An Insider’s Look at the Rebirth of ‘The Witmarsum,’” Friday Colloquium by assistant professor of communication, Marathana Prothro, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Feb. 11 Artist Reception: Reception for Goshen College Art Faculty Exhibit, 1-3 p.m., Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Feb. 13 Forum: “Failure and Spiritual Growth in Myth, Marvel and the Age of Social Media,” Spiritual Life Forum by the Rev. Matthew Yoder, pastor Grace Mennonite Church, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 15 Music Event: Love is in the Air music event, two seatings: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall lobby, limited seats available, $20 per person or $150 for table of 8. Contact Jodi Diller at [email protected] for tickets and and information.
Feb. 18 Concert: Winter Instrumental Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 20 Forum: Student Senate Presidential Debate, Student Senate Forum, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 23 Colloquium: “’Much Ado About Nothing’: Empty Space and Its Glorious Imperfections,” Friday Colloquium by professor of mathematics, Dr. Stephen Harnish, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Feb. 27 Forum: “Diversity Matters: From the Author’s Point of View,” Student Life Forum by Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige, executive associate to the president for diversity and inclusion, Calvin College and Kevin Williams, director of residence life, Bluffton University, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter, 2026-2027
- Bluffton alumni to discuss lives and vocations in ministry
- Letter: Honoring 20 years of land preservation in West Central Ohio
- Prairie restoration research program on Nov. 20
- Bluffton Lions to hear presentation on humanitarian and disaster relief
- Separate the wheat from the chaff: Multi-ingredient botanicals for cholesterol
- Bluffton Council recap: $5,000 donated for Blaze lights installation
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, November 2-8
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
- James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, was a PGA professional
- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19