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
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 9 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
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines on Thursday, October 8
- St. John Bible Church to host "Refocus on Purpose" workshop
- Royal riches: Gout
- Has Bluffton made a birder out of you?
- BPL Afterschool activity: Curious Kids Club
- Book and pizza tasting at Bluffton Public Library
- Final 50 for 250 performance at BPL
- Walking through the Suter Corn Maze
- Resident feedback sought for Regional Transportation Plan
- Bluffton University honors three for service, achievement and leadership
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Friday, Oct. 9
- Fire extinguished at SRK Industries, plant resumed operation same day
- Bluffton girls tie Grove in NWC showdown
- Pirate volleyball falls to powerhouse Patriots
- BHS GOAT: Latin teacher Margaret Weaver
- Library patrons invited to showcase their collections or causes
- September 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district