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.
2025-26 events
Forum
Opening Convocation Forum
"Imperfect, Unfinished and Brave: The Courage to Become Your Real Self"
Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist, Creative Hope Counseling, Bluffton
Ohio
Aug. 19, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital
Art
PAX Rwanda: Embroideries of the Women of Savane Kabuye
Aug. 18-Oct. 4
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery
Gallery reception, Homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 4
Forum
State of the University Forum
"Pillars of Purpose: Stability, Hope, Trust, Compassion"
Dr. Alex Sider, President, Bluffton University
Aug. 26, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital
Forum
Civic Engagement Theme Introduction Forum
“Who is My Neighbor? Knowing, Loving and Serving Our Neighbors”
Panel: DeLaney Begley ‘28, social work major and psychology minor; Christy Garmatter
‘97, MAEd ‘04, director of student success and tutoring coordinator; Dr. Sarah Lehman,
associate professor of biology; James Grandey, athletics director and head baseball
coach; Dr. Walt Paquin, director of social work program and professor of social work.
Sept. 2, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Forum
First Tuesday In The Library Forum
“The Power of a Positive Environment: My Study Abroad Experience in Mexico”
Coen North ‘26, Spanish, communication and media double major
Sept. 2, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Art
Quiet Contemplation
Photographer Jan. Bell
Oct. 20-Dec. 5
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery
Gallery reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16
Theatre
Bluffton University Theatre Presents:
"After the Blast" by Zoe Kazan
Nov. 13-15, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16, 2:30 p.m.
Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall
Music
132nd Performance of Handel's Messiah
Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University
Music
133rd Performance of Handel's Messiah
Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Winebrenner Auditorium, University of Findlay
Art
Ceramics
Jan. 7-Feb. 15
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery
Closing reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15
Art
Senior Exhibit
March 9-29, 2026
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery
Closing reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 29
Art
58th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
April 13-May 2, 2026
Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery