Academic/Pre-professional
Art Club
Advisor: Phil Sugden, sugdenp@bluffton.edu
The purpose of the club is to offer students an opportunity to engage in academic discussions and participate in activities concerning the broad range of topics pertaining to the visual arts. Art Club will support the arts by sponsoring field trips to museums, gallery openings and artist's studio visits when and where possible within the framework of a workable budget. On campus presentations of visual arts material and/or instruction will be sponsored by the Art Club under the supervision of art department faculty.
Bluffton Education Organization (BEO)
Advisor: Jordan Hamilton, hamiltonj@bluffton.edu
Joyce Jackson, jacksonj@bluffton.edu
| President: | Jordan Hemmelgarn |
| Vice president: | Grant Hardeman |
| Secretary: | Havin Montague |
| Media: | Havin Montague |
The purpose of the Bluffton Education Organization (BEO) is to develop in prospective educators an understanding of the education profession, to advance the interest and welfare of students preparing for a career in education and to stimulate the highest ideals of professional ethics, standards and attitudes. Members of BEO will have opportunities to complete service projects, participate in campus education activities, attend educational conferences, and participate in other education related experiences. BEO members will have various opportunities to network with other BEO members as well as current student teachers and local administrators.
Bluffton University Business Leaders (BUBL)
Advisor: Jason Swartzlander, 419-358-3406
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Bluffton University Business Leaders hosts events that offer guidance in resume and cover letter writing and networking. BUBL provides its members the opportunity to gain broader perspectives and insights into the business field. This is accomplished through club meetings and gatherings where planning and organization for business-related events are discussed.
Currently, this club is inactive, but can be reestablished at any time with an increase in student interest.
Bluffton University Nutrition Association (BUNA)
Advisor: Mackenzie Twardzik, twardzikm@bluffton.edu
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The Bluffton University Nutrition Association is a student-led organization promoting nutrition education, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement through events, outreach, and professional development opportunities for students passionate about nutrition and wellness.
Bluffton University Student Nurses Organization (BSNO)
Advisor: Ruth L. Myers, myersr@bluffton.edu
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The purpose of the Bluffton University Student Nurses Organization is to encourage interest in the study and practice of professional nursing, provide for the dissemination of professional information related to nursing and health and provide student representation in matters of professional nursing and nursing academics.
Criminal Justice Club (OCCJE)
Advisor: Kelly VanGilder, vangilderk@bluffton.edu
English Club
Advisor: Tobias Buckell, buckellt@bluffton.edu
The English Club offers students a chance to gather for camaraderie and informal discussions about all types of literature. The club also sponsors activities pertaining to a broad range of topics in English, literature and theatre including campus poetry readings, trips to theatre productions and dinners with faculty and students.
History Club
Advisor: Martina Cucchiara, 419-358-3686
| President: | Kyle Jolliff |
The History Club is the Bluffton history club. The purpose of the club is to deepen
student excitement in the study of history. We accomplish this through a variety of
means: films, field trips to historical sites and social activities on and off campus.
Currently, this club is inactive, but can be reestablished at any time with an increase in student interest.
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association - Bluffton Chapter (NSSLHA)
Advisor: Tina Juarez
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The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association - Bluffton Chapter (NSSLHA) is for students interested in the study of human communication behavior. The organization seeks to prepare students to successfully engage in leadership and professional opportunities, to disseminate professional and employment information, and to promote lifelong Christian service within the field and to the community by providing opportunities for professional development, continuing education & learning, volunteering & service and social activities.
Revive U
Advisor: Amanda Beard, bearda@bluffton.edu
| President: | Morgan Jarvis |
ReviveU, the exercise science and strength and conditioning club, aims to create a community for members with shared interests in the health and fitness industry. The club helps members explore their interests, promotes self-respect and respect for others, and encourages service to succeed in the fields of exercise science and strength and conditioning.
Science Club
Advisors: Angela Montel, montela@bluffton.edu
| President: | Jennifer Specht |
| Co-president: | Hannah Wood |
| Secretary: | Brooklyn Pfeiffer |
| Treasurer: | Morgan Jarvis |
| Social Media: | Quinn Taylor |
The purpose of the club is to provide organization and support for science-related interests outside of regular courses. The club is open to all students whether majoring in one of the natural sciences or not. The club also provides an informal forum for further exploring current issues related to the natural sciences.
Social Work Club
Advisor: Walt Paquin, paquinw@bluffton.edu
| President: | Serenity Sites |
| Vice President: | Morgan Reichenbach |
| Secretary: | Baylee Constance |
| Social Media: | Gracie Christensen |
| Treasurer: | Jenna Loescher |
| Recruitment: | Jarrod Roudebush |
The Social Work Club is an active group looking to engage students and the community through a variety of service projects, awareness and social justice events. The group has completed a number of social justice awareness projects over social issues such as food insecurity, human trafficking and domestic violence. The group also invites social work practitioners from the field to speak about their expertise.
Spanish Club
Advisor: Emily Buckell, buckelle@bluffton.edu
| President: | Coen North |
| Vice president: | Olvin Duron |
| Treasurer: | Ellie Shemenski |
| Secretary: | Jenna Melroy |
| Social media: | Adriana Rodriguez |
STUDENT INVESTMENT CLUB
Advisors: John Burkhart, burkhartj@bluffton.edu
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The Student Investment Club is open to any Bluffton University student who is interested in learning how financial markets work. Students get hands on experience in learning about investments through the club's management of one of the university's endowment funds. Club members research, analyze and select the companies in which the club invests through the purchase of shares of common stock.