Here’s the February university arts and events calendar
Bluffton University released its February arts and event calendar. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Feb. 4, Forum: "Eyes Wide Open: Reality Bites and How to Deal," Forum presentation by Alaina Shearer, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 4, Forum: "Power and Polity: LGBTQ Inclusion and the Concept of Variance in Mennonite Church USA," Forum presentation by Timothy Bender, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
Feb. 5, Wellness Event: Health and Wellness Expo, presentations and food samples by nutrition and dietetics students, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
Feb. 6 Research Event: Research Fair, student research presentations 1-4:30 p.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
Feb. 7, Colloquium: "Arts-based Civic Practice and Learning in Community," Colloquium by Dr. Melissa Friesen and Dr. Walt Paquin, 4 p.m., Centennial Hall, Stutzman Lecture Hall
Feb.11, Forum: "Gun Violence: Its Effects on Family and Community," Forum presentation by Cyneatha Milsaps, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb.18, Forum: "Values-based Athletics in a Social Media World," Forum presentation by David King, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Feb. 18, Forum: "What They Don’t Tell You About Working in the Real World," Forum presentation by Bluffton University alumni, 11 a.m., Centennial Hall, Stutzman Lecture Hall
Feb. 21, Colloquium: "Inside Job: An Integrated Approach to Personal Branding," Colloquium by Marathana Prothro, 4 p.m., Centennial Hall Stutzman Lecture Hall
Feb. 23, Art Event: Reception for "Human Targets" exhibit by George Cooley and Margaret Brostrom, 1-3 p.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Art Center
Feb. 23, Music Event: Winter Instrumental Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 27, Concert: Faculty recital by Dr. Da Eun Choi, pianist, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- President Sider introduces Reinvest, Reinvent, Reimagine framework in State of the University
- August 27 Bluffton High School athletics lineup, streaming
- Bluffton girls tennis loss vs. Wapakoneta
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Rockets
- EMS Chief Noah Babcock is Sept. 1 Bluffton Lions speaker
- Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology): Air pollution and rheumatoid arthritis
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Aug. 24 Bluffton Council recap: MHCO duplexes and long range Village planning
- Beaverdam installs AED at village park
- Pirate girls tennis edges St. Mary
- Pirate boys soccer tames Bearcats
- WIP Wednesday: Window on your world
- OPEN POLL: What do farmers wish non-farmers knew?
- 2026 PorchFest preview: LeBlanc Zepplin, CAWZ, Marlena Rock
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Headlines on the Ada Icon, August 22- 25
- Sue Corle worked for Ohio Northern University
- Pandora's Niese Ag LLC wins 2026 Red Gold Stewardship award
- Goshen College innovation leader to explore AI through a liberal arts lens
- Pirate volleyball loses to Shawnee
- Pirate boys golf sweeps NWC tri
- Figurines and household items recontextualized in "Amusings" exhibit
- Bruce Chesser: A Ceramic Retrospective, Aug. 24-Sept 26
- Bluffton Lions reach 80% of All Abilities Playground fundraising goal