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The Voices of Consience exhibit was developed and produced at the Kauffman Museum in North Newton, Kan., and will be displayed in Bluffton's Musselman Library.

Voices of Conscience

Bluffton will host the traveling exhibit "Voices of Conscience," Feb. 17 through March 31. This dramatic exhibit remembers the witness of peace-minded people against the First World War.

Servant leadership

Nate Fields '71 came to Bluffton the year Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "Blueprint" speech. Originally having "no other purpose than to play football," he graduated with a mission to serve.

Bluffton's seventh recipient of the Beaver-Falcon MAcc Scholarship

Beaver-Falcon scholarship

Jordan Stutzman, a senior from Millersburg, Ohio, is С�Ŵ�ý's seventh recipient of a full scholarship to Bowling Green State University's Master of Accountancy program.

"Bluffton's successful HLC reaccreditation visit confirms not only the stable and secure foundation of the university, but strongly positions us to partner with businesses and the nonprofit community."

Dr. Lamar Nisly, vice president and dean of academic affairs

VP named

Dr. Lamar Nisly has been appointed as vice president and dean of academic affairs. Nisly has served as the interim vice president and dean of academic affairs since June 2017.

Kerry Pinion Forum

Alumna Kerry Pinion, a manager for recruiting services for Automatic Data Processing, returned to Bluffton to share some advice to students for their next step in life— joining the full-time workforce.

Cross Cultural Forum

Community building and appreciation for cultural beauty were a few of the recurring themes С�Ŵ�ý students shared about their May-term cross cultural experiences during the annual cross-cultural Forum.

What started as a spaghetti dinner fundraiser organized by С�Ŵ�ý nutrition and dietetics students 16 years ago has evolved into a farm-to-table feast featuring local produce and homemade fare.

Harvest Dinner

What started out as a spaghetti dinner fundraiser organized by С�Ŵ�ý nutrition and dietetics students 16 years ago has this year evolved into a farm-to-table feast featuring local produce and homemade fare.

Dr. Jane Wood announces lead corporate gift for Nutrition and Dietetics Lab

Knowlton Science Center

Sodexo has made a lead corporate contribution to sponsor the state-of-the-art Nutrition and Dietetics Lab in the new Austin E. Knowlton Science Center.

Science Building Development

The С�Ŵ�ý Board of Trustees approved the next step in project development for a new science building.

Spiritual Life Week

Using the theme “Reimagining the Church: Looking Back to Move Forward” as inspiration, С�Ŵ�ý students explored the relevance of the Church in the modern era during Spiritual Life Week.

Helen

This modern adaptation of the Greek myth about Helen of Troy tackles issues that are as common today as they were in the Iron Age.

Reading Endorsement

Teachers seeking to advance their careers can fast-track their plans by enrolling in С�Ŵ�ý's summer reading endorsement program.

С�Ŵ�ý is an early adopter of Guardian Caps for practice among Division III schools

Safety first

Bluffton football has added a new piece of equipment to its practice lineup--Guardian Caps. The soft-shell helmet covers better absorbs the impact of collisions than a helmet alone.

Youth nutrition

Who knew fresh fruits and vegetables could be so exciting? Joshua Becasen, a dietetic intern at С�Ŵ�ý, did. After teaching a short lesson on the differences between fruits and vegetables, Becasen started a chant at Freedom Elementary.

Alumni Awards

Exceptional С�Ŵ�ý alumni will be honored this year during two events on Homecoming, Oct. 13.

Summer Discovery Grant

Becky Boban '19, an art and writing major, was the recipient of a Summer Discovery Grant, which allowed her to attend a writing workshop and devote her summer break to the written word.

National recognition

С�Ŵ�ý has once again been named to the top tier of Midwest "regional colleges" by the "U.S. News & World Report" rankings released today.

New faculty/staff

A new president, two faculty members and 26 staff members or graduate assistants joined the Bluffton community this academic year.

CAEP accreditation

С�Ŵ�ý is one of 147 educator preparation programs approved under the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards.

Welcome Center

Bluffton is moving its Welcome Center. The Houshower House, a beautiful cottage with a rich campus history, now serves as the first point of contact for campus visitors.

In an era when people with opposing viewpoints often retreat when conflicts arise, author Jonas Beiler urged first-year students to instead talk, listen to others and share a meal.

Tough conversations

Author and counselor Jonas Beiler urged first-year students at С�Ŵ�ý to talk, listen to others, and share a meal.

Changes on the Board

The Board of Trustees recognized three outgoing board members, welcomed two new members and approved a newly endowed scholarship during the trustees' spring meeting in June.

Grant funds new course

A $25,000 grant will help С�Ŵ�ý implement a new, high-impact learning experience for sophomore students.

Martyrs Mirror

Archivist Carrie Phillips stores seven copies of the 1748 edition of the Ephrata “Martyrs Mirror” in boxes specially designed to keep them preserved.

Cabaret for a Cause

С�Ŵ�ý recently held its ninth annual Cabaret for a Cause. The semi-formal event for undergraduates features student performances of songs from a wide genre of musical styles.

MLK Jr. Forum

To a standing-room-only-crowd in Yoder Recital Hall, Rev. Daniel Hughes made a statement that nearly everyone has felt at some point in their life. “We can be extremely lonely in a place that is packed full of people.”

Andrew Renner '20

For Andrew Renner, a math major with an adolescent/young adult education licensure, the saying like father like son applies to his college experience. The sophomore basketball player from Cairo, Ohio, shares not only an alma mater and future career path with his father but also a coach. In his 29th season at С�Ŵ�ý, Guy Neal has coached both Andrew and his father, Christopher Renner '94.

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