http://devwww.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/news.html Home page and 'general' news feeds en-us Wed, 08 May 2013 17:02:57 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/050813schroeder.html Morgan Schroeder is the first graduate of Bluffton's accounting program to benefit from a new partnership with Bowling Green State University's master of accountancy degree program. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Wed, 08 May 2013 17:02:53 -0400 Accounting alumna awarded Accounting alumna awarded http://www.bluffton.edu/news/050713weaver.html Minutes away from becoming Bluffton graduates, 279 students were reminded that they have another test. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 07 May 2013 10:37:09 -0400 'Bend that arc' 'Bend that arc' http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/050213sommeraward.html Thomas & Marker Construction, the general contractor for the new Sommer Center for Health and Fitness Education, has been awarded for its work on the project. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Thu, 02 May 2013 17:35:23 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/043013isaac.html Donald Isaac Jr. has a radio show syndicated on 17 stations and affiliated websites worldwide--and he's still in college. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:25:19 -0400 Radio recognition Radio recognition http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/043013bartel.html Amanda Bartel, a first-year student from Iowa City, Iowa, is this year's recipient of the Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission archival internship. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:51:09 -0400 Archival intern Archival intern http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/042913accounting.html Three accounting students have won a scholarship that will enable them to study for and take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam at no cost. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:24:46 -0400 Accounting scholars Accounting scholars http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/042913mayday.html Bluffton will mark its annual May Day weekend May 2-5 with traditional alumni reunions, student activities and graduation events, including the 100th edition of the Maypole dance with which alumni are familiar. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:49:58 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/042613math.html The university will offer six summer mathematics workshops--five of them new this year--for teachers of elementary through high school students. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:31:17 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/042313acawards.html The university recognized many of its top students for their academic achievements at the annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:25:20 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/042313tea.html The university's Institute for Learning in Retirement, an educational program for retirees, will host a tea, lunch and a wedding-dress style show. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:45:29 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/041713athletics.html The university presented its top athletics awards to an Academic All-American in football and a standout in women's soccer and track and field. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:35:22 -0400 Athletics awards winners Athletics awards winners http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/041513musical.html This year's May Day musical, "Songs for a New World," will be staged at the new curtain time of 7:30 p.m. May 2-4 in Yoder Recital Hall. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:06:51 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/041513rileycreek.html The university will host the annual Riley Creek Festival beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, on the Neufeld Hall lawn. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:17:27 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/041113orators.html Brent Schroeder, a senior from Continental, Ohio, won the university's annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:41:26 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/041113brewer.html Speaking on Civic Engagement Day at Bluffton, Katelyn Brewer discussed how technology and media can promote violence toward women. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:35:31 -0400 Student activist Student activist http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/040913jena.html The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges has recognized junior Jena Diller for her volunteer work for diabetes awareness and other causes with its 2013 Service-Learning Leadership Award. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:14:50 -0400 Jena Diller Jena Diller http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/040913court.html Bluffton has announced its 2013 May Day court, which was elected by the student body and will be honored during the annual May Day celebration on Saturday, May 4. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:58:35 -0400 May Day court Bluffton University, May Day http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/040913strikeout.html The baseball and softball teams will do their part to help "Strike Out Cancer" at their home games on Tuesday, April 16. Scott Borgelt <borgelts@bluffton.edu> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:25:33 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/032513tickets.html Tickets for May Day weekend events may be purchased at a box office opening April 1 in the Sommer Center for Health and Fitness Education. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:07:55 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/032013slw-forum.html Christians need to live their beliefs in order to change a criminal justice system that continues to punish offenders after they've served prison sentences. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:18:42 -0400 Cyneathy Millsaps talks with students. http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/031813weaver.html Dr. J. Denny Weaver, a professor emeritus of religion at Bluffton University, will return to campus to deliver the commencement address on Sunday, May 5. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:04:35 -0400 Dr. J. Denny Weaver Dr. J. Denny Weaver http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/031513nyc-serve.html Students representing the group SERVE saw Ground Zero, Times Square and other city landmarks while in NYC. But beyond that, they provided aid to Hurricane Sandy victims. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:15:00 -0400 Offering assistance Offering assistance http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/031213teach-endorse.html Experienced teachers with master's degrees and interest in being instructional leaders in their schools may pursue the new state-level Teacher Leader Endorsement through Bluffton University. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:38:56 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/031113r-r.html Bluffton University's Women's Council hosts the fourth annual R&R for Women conference on April 6. Alumnae and a current student will be among the presenters during the conference, titled "Staying Strong: What's in your toolbox?" Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:06:53 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/031113kno.html Bluffton University recreation students and intramural athletics staff will host Kid's Night Out for children in grades 1-6 on Saturday, March 23, in the Sommer Center for Health and Fitness Education. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:55:24 -0400 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/022713chs-lecture.html At least 100,000 Christians have been martyred each year since 2000. "These figures suggest that, during the past decade, about 11 Christians have been killed every hour of every day," said Dr. John D. Roth during the C. Henry Smith lecture. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:07:36 -0500 Dr. John D. Roth http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/022013knowlton.html Kassandra Chiles is the first Bluffton recipient of the Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship, for students interested in majoring in math or a related field. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:40:45 -0500 Cassie Chiles http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/021413jdenny.html Bluffton University mascot J. Denny Beaver is one busy beaver, as appearances at about 70 events (and counting) this academic year would attest. J. Denny is so in demand, in fact, that it has taken three students to perform his duties. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:42:34 -0500 J. Denny Beaver Revealed Feb. 13 as the student faces of Bluffton University mascot J. Denny Beaver for 2012-13 were (left to right) Jamie Paye, Kayla Geiger and Abbey Graber. http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/020813cameratatour.html Camerata Singers will perform in six states in 10 days during the group's annual spring-break tour with concert stops in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Michigan. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:31:29 -0500 2012-13 Camerata Singers http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/020513alumnuslessons.html At one time, numbers scared him, admits Murli Buluswar, who struggled with math in the regimented learning environment of junior high and high school. But he overcame that fear "one brick at a time," he said Feb. 5 at Bluffton University, en route to a bachelor's degree in economics from Bluffton, a master's degree in economics and statistics from Auburn University and now, the position of chief science officer for AIG Property Casualty. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:17:59 -0500 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/0213-semesterabroad.html For several Bluffton University students, fall semester 2012 included exposure to different cultures, internship opportunities and visits to historical sites. Five of them, all seniors, recounted those experiences off campus during a Bluffton Forum on Jan. 29. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:07:07 -0500 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/0213-filmfestival.html Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement, an educational program for retirees, will host its second annual film festival, featuring "Families in Foreign Films," from March 5-8. One movie will be shown each day in 114 Centennial Hall, beginning with a film review at 9 a.m. Following the films will be discussions over lunch, which participants should bring. Cost for the festival is $3 per session or $9 for all four sessions. Registration is requested by March 1, but walk-ins are welcome. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:56:56 -0500 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/2012-13/012913keeney.html Facebook, Twitter and their ilk are just the latest in a long line of technological advances that peace and social justice advocates have employed to launch "mega-underground" initiatives against the status quo, Tim Nafziger told a Bluffton audience. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:08:04 -0500 Nafziger speaks to the senior capstone class Tim Nafziger http://www.bluffton.edu/news/012813icpf.html "Spirituality & Shalom: Living at the Intersection of Faith & Justice," the 2013 Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship conference, will be held Feb. 8-10 at Bluffton University. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:55:55 -0500 Keynote speaker Dr. Sam Hamilton-Poore Keynote speaker Dr. Sam Hamilton-Poore http://www.bluffton.edu/news/1.24.13honoredfaculty.html Bluffton University honored 22 faculty and staff members for their years of service at the university's annual recognition dinner on Jan. 20. The honorees have been at Bluffton for five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:23:11 -0500 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/1.24.13hands-on.html Matt McCoy, a mathematics major at Bluffton University, had the opportunity to explore one of his several other academic interests on a level "most undergraduates don't get to see," according to Dr. Stephen Harnish, a professor and chair of math at Bluffton. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:01:18 -0500 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/1.24.13cheerclinic.html The Bluffton University cheerleaders will host two clinics for girls in grades 3-8, leading to a performance at a Bluffton men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 9. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:47:47 -0500 http://www.bluffton.edu/news/1.24.13dieteticsgrant.html Jennifer Little, Bluffton University's dietetic internship experience coordinator, has been awarded one of 45 "Kids Eat Right" mini-grants sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:39:53 -0500 http://www.bluffton.edu/news2012-13/122012hof.html Two alumni and one team from the 1990s, along with the 1972 football team, comprise the Bluffton University Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2012-13. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:48:50 -0500 Individual inductees Basketball standout Dave Sheldon http://www.bluffton.edu/news2012-13/120612forum.html Think replicable and scalable, as well as sustainable. But more importantly, "you have to think big but start small, and start right now." Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 14:57:26 -0500 Khajan Mehta, director, Penn State's Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship program http://www.bluffton.edu/news2012-13/120312raid.html Much of what faculty and students in Bluffton's business program do today, such as internships and academic collaboration with the local business community, has roots going back 50 years and more. Sara Kisseberth <kissebes@bluffton.edu> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 14:35:00 -0500