April 2024 Bluffton University arts and events
The following Bluffton University events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Opportunities include events at Yoder Recidtal Hall, Musselman Library, Sauder Visual Arts Center and Centennial Hall.
April 2 Forum: “From Light into Darkness…and Back into Light,” Solar Eclipse Forum by Dr. Luke Myers, associate professor of physics, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 2 Forum: “Who am I?” First Tuesday Forum by Kelly Bilen ’24, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room
April 2 Art Exhibit: Senior Exhibition “Pots and PCs,” 9-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through May 4. Reception: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 14 Artist Talk 1:30 p.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery Sauder Visual Arts Center
April 5 Colloquium: “BUILD (Bluffton University Improving Literacy Development) and the Science of Reading: An Overview of the Five Components of Effective Literacy,” by Dr. Cherie Hocanson, assistant professor of education, with Jordan Hamilton, assistant professor of education, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
April 7 Concert: Chamber Ensembles performance, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 9 Forum: “Balancing Life’s Challenges: How Small Actions Improve Emotional Well-Being,” Civic Engagement Forum by Dr. J. Walter Paquin, Professor of Social Work, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 14 Masterworks Concert: “Requiem,” by Maurice Duruflé, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 16 Forum: “Success is a Choice,” Athletic Awards Forum by Jamy Bechler, author and “Success is a Choice” podcast host, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 19 Colloquium: “Writing Beyond One’s Discipline: Challenges and Opportunities,” Friday Colloquium by Dr. Christopher Morrisey, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
April 21 Concert: Spring Fling Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- One seriously injured in Union Township crash
- President Sider introduces Reinvest, Reinvent, Reimagine framework in State of the University
- Bluffton girls tennis loss vs. Wapakoneta
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Rockets
- EMS Chief Noah Babcock is Sept. 1 Bluffton Lions speaker
- Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology): Air pollution and rheumatoid arthritis
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Aug. 24 Bluffton Council recap: MHCO duplexes and long range Village planning
- Beaverdam installs AED at village park
- Pirate girls tennis edges St. Mary
- Pirate boys soccer tames Bearcats
- WIP Wednesday: Window on your world
- OPEN POLL: What do farmers wish non-farmers knew?
- 2026 PorchFest preview: LeBlanc Zepplin, CAWZ, Marlena Rock
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Headlines on the Ada Icon, August 22- 25
- Sue Corle worked for Ohio Northern University
- Pandora's Niese Ag LLC wins 2026 Red Gold Stewardship award
- Goshen College innovation leader to explore AI through a liberal arts lens
- Pirate volleyball loses to Shawnee
- Pirate boys golf sweeps NWC tri
- Figurines and household items recontextualized in "Amusings" exhibit
- Bruce Chesser: A Ceramic Retrospective, Aug. 24-Sept 26
- Bluffton Lions reach 80% of All Abilities Playground fundraising goal