September public events at Bluffton University
The following Bluffton University events taking place during the month of September are free and open to the public:
Through Sept. 17
Art Exhibit: “Liquid Illumination 2.0” by Sue Hershberger Yoder and Jon Yoder, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center; Reception 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17
September 5
Forum: “Emotional Wellness: A Panel Discussion,” by Michael Baily, visiting assistant professor of psychology; Heather Koontz ’97, psychotherapist; Dr. Laurel Neufeld Weaver, assistant professor of social work and MSW field director, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
September 8
Colloquium: “Anarchy, the State and Capitalism: Myths about Coercion and Hierarchy,” by Dr. Jonathan Andreas, Howard Raid professor of business, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
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September 12
Forum: “Marketing and Mental Health – The Industry’s Impact on Individuals and Communities,” by Charlene Coughlin ’08, president of TWIST Creative, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
September 19
Forum: “Constitutional Limits on State and Federal Governments Regarding the Rights of Private Citizens,” Forum presentation by Judge David A. Rodabaugh, Lima Municipal Court, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
September 22
Colloquium: “Phonics Innovations: Technology and Education Departments Collaborating to Provide Literacy Tools,” by Dr. Amy Mullins, associate professor of education, and Katrina Stone ’25, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
September 25-October 22
Art Exhibit: “A Line is a Point” by Kathleen Pahl, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center
September 26
Forum: “State of the University,” Dr. Jane Wood, president, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi
- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
- Pirate girls soccer tie O-G
- October 16 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Bluffton Council recap: Officers honored for 25 years of service
- Bluffton Clean Up teams up with Troop 3256 Cub Scouts
- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
- Quarry Farm Nature Preserve news for Fall 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- DeWine announces $200M Rural Health Transformation program award
- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 14
- CANCELLED Main St. closure on October 15
- Frederick Clyde Warren founded True-2-Form Plastics
- Pirate boys soccer beats Wapak in regular season finale
- Pirate girls soccer defeats Liberty Center
- Mennonite pastor to explore ‘good news’ in creation
- Bluffton University earns recognition in U.S. News & World Report rankings
- Obituary for Deborah "Debbie" Welch, 74
- Spirits and exorcism presentation during University Spiritual Life Week Forum
- Dodging bullets: Bluffton oral history 90+ years after Dillinger robbery
- Nora Matthews named BHS Student of the Month for September 2026
- ICAPP analysis on charter status and local autonomy
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 13
- Bluffton area Women in Business meeting October 15
- Leo club glasses collection
- Night at the (Swiss Historical) Museum, October 24
- Woodcarving ornament workshop at Swiss Heritage Center
- Barefoot nature walks at the Nature Preserve
- Pirate volleyball seeded 4th
- Beavers sports roundup, October 6-11
- Bluffton leaf pickup scheduled for last week of October
- Pirate boys soccer shuts out Bellefontaine
- Watch an after school movie at the Bluffton Public Library
- Dunlap awarded OSBA humanitarian award