Monday, August 25
8:00 a.m.
CLASSES BEGIN
6:00 p.m.
Bluffton Lingo Bingo
Sponsored by MCB
Enjoy a fun variation of the classic game and win great Bluffton prizes!
Location: Bob's Place, Marbeck Center
9:30 p.m.
Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Resident Advisors welcome all students.
Location: Check posted signs
10:30 p.m.
All Hall Meeting
Hall Directors will introduce residence life staff, hall custodians, hall chaplains, and share expectations for the year.
Location: Residence Hall Lobby
Tuesday, August 26
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Opening Convocation
This formal assembly marks the official opening of the academic year. New students are welcomed into the college community by faculty, staff and returning students. The featured speaker will be Dr. Ronald Sider, author of the new student summer reading, Just Generosity.
New students are expected to be present for this important speech and returning students are encouraged to attend.
Location: Founders Hall
Note: 9:30 a.m. classes will end at 10:20 a.m. today.
6:00 p.m.
Trip to the "Whippy Dip"
Sponsored by MCB
Visit a popular Bluffton destination! Join Marbeck Center Board as a special guest for a trip to the Bluffton Dari Freeze for free ice cream treats
Location: Meet at Marbeck Center
7:30 p.m.
A Conversation with Ronald Sider
This session provides students an opportunity to meet and interact with our convocation speaker in an informal setting. Students can discuss questions and issues from their summer reading of Just Generosity and also learn more about Dr. Sider's own works and interests.
Location: Yoder Recital Hall
Wednesday, August 27
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Involvement Fair
Learn more about Bluffton's co-curricular program. Various campus organizations will have displays highlighting their groups and activities.
Location: Klassen Court (outside Marbeck Center)
4:00 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee
Sponsored by the Ultimate Frisbee Club
Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this traditional campus event! Come to play or come to watch one of the unofficial official sports at Bluffton.
Location: Library Field
7:30 p.m.
Game & Craft Night
Sponsored by MCB
Location: Bob's Place, Marbeck Center
9:30 p.m.
Celebration at the Cabin!
Sponsored by the Hall Chaplains
Come out for an informal evening of singing and sharing.
Location: College Cabin (At the Bluffton University Nature Preserve)
Thursday, August 28
11:00 a.m.
Chapel
Join the campus community in worship at the first Chapel of the school year. Planned by students and our Campus Pastor, this weekly event will encourage you in your faith.
Location: Yoder Hall
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Religious Community Reception
Representatives from local churches host an informal welcome reception for new students.
Location: Marbeck Center
6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by MCB
Don't miss this opportunity for dining and fellowship as you travel to the homes of faculty and staff while enjoying different courses of your meal at each stop.
Location: Meet in Marbeck Center Kiva
Friday, August 29
8:00 p.m.
Faculty Follies
Don't miss this one! Faculty & Staff as you have never seen them before or may ever see again. Expect the unexpected and come for an evening of entertainment and frivolity!
Location: Bob's Place, Marbeck Center
10:00 p.m. - midnight
Bowl for a Buck!
Sponsored by MCB
Come and work off the stress of your first week of classes and celebrate!
Location: Meet at the Marbeck Center Information Desk at 9:45 p.m.
Saturday, August 30
3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Festival
Sponsored by MCB
The week concludes with this festive event. Come join in the fun activities that include inflatables, games, booths, food, music and an outdoor movie!
Location: Bob's Place, Marbeck Center
