February 2024 arts and events at Bluffton University
Bluffton University provides many artistic and cultural events to supplement learning in the classroom. The following February 2024 are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted. See the university calendar for a full semester listing.
Feb. 2 Colloquium: “Can Artificial Intelligence Write Decent Creative Fiction?” Colloquium presentation by Tobias Buckell ’00, instructor of English, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Feb. 6 Forum: “Grow Through the GRIT—Developing Your Growth Mindset,” Forum presentation by Amanda Sigmon ’05, council partner manager, Girl Scouts of the USA, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 6 Forum: “Everyday Nutrition and its Effects on the Eyes,” Student Forum presentation by Brooke Barnes ’24, Shelby, Ohio, 11 a.m., Reading Room, Musselman Library
Feb. 13 Forum: “How to Recognize, Resolve and Start the Recovery Process from Personal Traumas,” Forum presentation by Dr. Jesse W. Jackson III, CEO and managing partner, Best Man Company, LLC, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 16 Colloquium: “The Possibilities of the Digital Sound Palette in Music Creation” Colloquium presentation by Dr. Roy Couch, associate professor of music, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Feb. 19 Art Exhibit: “Senior Exhibit 1,” featuring works by Bluffton seniors Kelly Bilen, Jenía Freewalt and Amanda Scott, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center, displayed through March 22
Feb. 25 Concert: “Instrumental Concert,” featuring Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Roy Couch, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 27 Forum: “Journey of an Afrofuturist,” English Festival Forum presentation by Maurice Broaddus, writer, community organizer and teacher, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Feb. 27 Forum: “Designing the Future of Fair-trade Retail in the U.S.,” Ten Thousand Villages 50th Anniversary Forum presentation by Dan Alonso, CEO Ten Thousand Villages, 11 a.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall
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- National Night Out celebration is August 5
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