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
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- October 21 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- October 21 Bluffton Schools 2-hour delay
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, October 14-18
- Ada Icon headlines, October 19
- JessExpress Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties