Bluffton University October 2023 Arts and Events Calendar
Events listed are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Also listed on the Icon's Community Calendar.
Sept. 25-Oct. 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
Oct. 3
Forum: “Cross-Cultural Experiences” by Bluffton University students who completed a spring 2023 experience, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Forum: “Advocating Climate Justice in the Nation’s Capital,” by Olivia Daugherty ’24, Bluffton University student, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
Oct. 13
Colloquium: “The Influence of Environmental and Biotic Filters on Invertebrate Community Dynamics and Spatial Synchrony,” by Jacob Buchannan, M'Della Moon Endowed Chair in Botany and Environmental Science, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Oct. 20-22
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend: Knowlton Science Center open house, reunions, athletic competitions and more, adult registration $25,
child (ages 5-17) registration $15, at www.bluffton.edu/homecoming
Oct. 21
Artist Reception: “A Line is a Point” by Kathleen Pahl, 10 a.m. to noon, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center; artist talk at 10:30 a.m.
Oct. 22
Instrumental Concert: Bluffton University Concert Band conducted by Dr. Roy Couch, director of bands, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital
Oct. 24
Forum: “Things I Learned While in College,” by Rev. David Glick, pastor of student ministries, Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Oct. 29
Chorale Concert: University Chorale and Camerata Singers conducted by Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Oct. 30-Dec. 8
Art Exhibit: “The Artistic Jungle Series” by Georgio Sabino III, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., weekdays and 1-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center
Oct. 31
Forum: “How Just Care Contributes to Emotional Wellness,” by Dr. Leah R. Thomas, assistant professor of pastoral care and contextual education, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
- Stay tuned for Pirate action at OHSSA state track and field coverage
- Ada Icon headlines, June 5
- Wheeler graduates from Ohio Bankers League Bank Leadership Institute
- Ellerbrock awarded Lima Memorial Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
- Pirate speedsters Wright and Miller each advance to 2 state finals
- Golfers, sponsors invited to support American Legion fundraiser
- Letter: Alternatives to Village mosquito fogging
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Eileen Ruth Garmatter was a homemaker
- Elnore Ruth (Rosenberger) Yost taught at Marimor
- WGTE and WBGU create broadcasting partnership
- ICYMI: May 2026 Bluffton Icon Highlights
- Shoppers' journey with Bluffton Small Business Passport has begun
- Middle and high school student activities at BPL
- Local artist Crumrine to teach Watercolor Workshop at Library
- Lacrosse or La Crosse: Game versus virus
- 2027 Senior Center trip planning, June 11
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Cory-Rawson High School honor roll for fourth quarter, 2025-2026
- Bluffton High School 4th Qtr. Honor Roll for 2025-2026
- June 4 Business Collective speed networking event
- K-2 students invited to weekly dinosaur adventures
- Library program explores indigenous agriculture and heirloom seeds
- May 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district
- Register June 18-19-20 garage sales with Bluffton Chamber
- Create a Bike & Flowers painting at BPL