Fall Welcome - First week
Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
8 a.m.
CLASSES BEGIN
12:30 and 9 p.m.
Things-You-Forgot-at-Home BINGO
Bob's Place, Marbeck Center
Did you get up this morning and realize you forgot to pack your toothbrush? Or maybe
you didn't bring a shower caddy? Never fear - we've got you covered. Come to Bob's
Place and play Bingo to win some things you may have forgotten. – Sponsored by MCB
7 p.m.
Purple & White Volleyball Scrimmage
Founders Hall
Come meet the 2019 Bluffton Beaver volleyball team and cheer them on by sitting the
stage in this “throwback” location!
9:30 p.m.
Residence hall floor meetings
Check posted signs for location
Resident advisors welcome all residential students.
10:30 p.m.
All-hall meeting
Residence hall lobbies
Hall directors will introduce residence life staff, hall custodians and ministry assistants,
and share expectations for the year.
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019
10:45 a.m.
Opening Convocation
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
This formal assembly marks the official opening of the academic year. New students
are welcomed into the university community by faculty, staff and returning students.
New students are expected to be present for this important speech and returning students
are encouraged to attend. Arts & Lecture credit will be offered for this event.
– Note: 9:30 a.m. classes will end at 10:20 a.m.
7 p.m.
A Conversation with the Convocation speaker
Yoder Recital Hall
First-year students will have the exclusive opportunity to hear from this year's convocation
speaker, Dr. Beth Taylor Mack.
9 p.m.
Hypnotist Daniel James
The Commons, Marbeck Center
Get ready for a night of laughs and magic. Award-winning comedic magician Daniel James
will perform. You do NOT want to miss this great show!
– Sponsored by MCB
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
American Red Cross blood drive
Sommer Center
Blood supplies are low and all blood types are need. Consider donating during this
American Red Cross blood drive.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Involvement Fair
Marbeck Center
Learn more about Bluffton's student involvement program. Various campus organizations
will have displays highlighting their groups and activities. Check out a complete
list of opportunities for student involvement. – Sponsored by the office of student involvement
4 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee
Library Field
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 of Bluffton. – Sponsored
by the Ultimate Frisbee Club
6 p.m.
Trip to Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company
Meet in the Kiva, Marbeck Center
What's better than Shirley's Popcorn? It's FREE Shirley's Popcorn! Take a mid-week
break and meet in the Marbeck Kiva to take a walk to Shirley's and get a free small
bag of any flavor popcorn. – Sponsored by MCB
9 p.m.
Campfire social
Fire Circle (near Adams Bridge)
Come out for an informal evening of singing and sharing. – Sponsored by the ministry
assistants
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019
11 a.m.
Chapel
Yoder Recital Hall
Join the campus community in worship at the first chapel of the school year. Planned
by students and the campus pastor, this weekly event will encourage you in your faith.
9:30 p.m.
Donuts. Coffee. TV.
Bob’s Place, Marbeck Center
What’s not to love? Enjoy a relaxing night of donuts, coffee and TV in Bob’s Place!
– Sponsored by MCB
Friday, Aug. 30, 2019
5 p.m.
Women’s soccer vs. St. Mary’s College
Soccer Field, Sears Athletic Complex
Come cheer on the Beavers as they take on the Belles in their opening season match.
GO BEAVERS!
9 p.m.
Marbeck After Dark: Giant Game Night
Sommer Center
Sponsored by MCB
Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019
10:45 a.m.
Cross Country – Beaver Dam Invitational
Bluffton University Nature Preserve
7 p.m.
MCB Presents: Bubble Soccer
Sommer Center
There’s no better way to end the week than by playing or watching Bubble Soccer with
your new (and old) friends. Cap off the first week of college the right way – playing
soccer wrapped inside a plastic bubble of air! – Sponsored by MCB.
But wait, there’s more
The fun continues with 60 in 6, 60 events planned over the first six weeks of the new school year.