Campus events

Discovery doesn’t just happen in the classroom.

Bluffton provides many artistic, cultural and athletic events to supplement learning in the classroom. These events are open to the public at no charge, unless otherwise indicated. 

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2025-26 events

Art Exhibit
Born From Fire: Ceramics Exhibit
Jan. 11-Feb. 15
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery
Closing reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15

Forum
"Anabaptist Pacifism and the Problem of Sovereignty"
Keeney Peace Lecture
Feb. 3, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Forum
First Tuesday in the Library: "Unlocking the Truth in Appalachia"
Feb. 3, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room

Forum
Cross-Cultural Experience
Feb. 10, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Music Event
Hymn Sing: A Service of Sacred Songs and Shared Faith
Feb. 15, 4 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Forum
Student Senate Presidential Debate
Feb. 17, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Colloquium
"Furhter Adventures Among the Phantom Powers"
Dr. Jeff Gundy
Feb. 20, 4 p.m.

Art Exhibit
Senior Exhibit
March 9-29, 2026
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery
Closing reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 29

Forum
"Uncensored: Writing Beyond the Conservative Bubble I lived In"
Melissa Herrera, writer and author
Mar. 10, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Colloquium
“Love Your Neighbors—All of Them: Sociological Tools for the Second Great Commandment”
Dr. Chris Morrissey
Mar. 13, 4 p.m.

Music
Harmonia: A High School Choir Invitational
Date to be announced, Yoder Recital Hall

Forum
"Beyond the Major: How Social Work Principles Shape Us All"
Mar. 17, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Forum
"Abiding in Alienation"
Spiritual Life Week
Mar. 24, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Colloquium
"Practicing Inclusion in Challenging Times: Culturally Responsive and Justice-Centered Approached with Immigrant Communities"
Dr. Anayeli Lopez
Mar. 27, 4 p.m.

Forum
"Sports as a Spiritual Discipline"
Mar. 31, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Forum
Civic Engagement Day Forum
April 7, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Forum
First Tuesday in the Library Forum: "How to Be a Content Creator 101: My Creator Story"
April 7, 11 a.m., Musselman Library Reading Room 

Colloquium
"A One-Semester Sabbatical: An Eclectic Approach"
Dr. Amy Mullins
Apr. 10, 4 p.m.

Art Exhibit
58th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
April 13-May 2, 2026
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery

Forum
Athletic Awards Forum
April 14, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Forum
Academic Awards
April 21, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Music Event
Spring Choral Concert
April 23, 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall

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