December 2010 events are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise.

Dec. 3 Colloquium: "Whitebark Pine Decline in the Greater Yellowstone: A Story of Birds, Bears and the Precious Dust of Galadriel," sabbatical report by Dr. Robert Antibus, professor of biology, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall

Dec. 5 Christmas Choral Concert: "A Festival of Lessons and Carols," 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall. Order tickets online at http://tickets.bluffton.edu or contact the box office at 419-358-3239 or [email protected].

Dec. 7 Forum: "Mosiman Music Magic," 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Dec. 12 Music: Bluffton's 115th performance of Handel's "Messiah," 4 p.m., Founders Hall