Civic Engagement Day
03/27/2026
This year’s theme focuses on the topic “Who is my neighbor? Knowing, loving, and serving our neighbors.”
Bluffton University to host Civic Engagement Day
Bluffton University will host its annual Civic Engagement Day this spring, bringing together students, faculty and staff to explore the importance of active citizenship, community involvement and social responsibility. The event will take place across campus and feature a variety of presentations, discussions and interactive experiences centered on civic life.
Throughout the day, faculty, staff and students will share research, class projects and experiential learning tied to Bluffton’s civic engagement theme. This year’s theme focuses on the topic “Who is my neighbor? Knowing, loving, and serving our neighbors.” Sessions will highlight topics such as community building, social justice, public service and leadership, offering participants the opportunity to engage with real-world issues and diverse perspectives.
Civic Engagement Day reflects Bluffton’s commitment to preparing students for lives of purpose and service. Through academic work and community partnerships, students are encouraged to connect their learning with meaningful action beyond the classroom.
In addition to presentations, the event will include opportunities for dialogue and collaboration among attendees, fostering connections between campus and the broader community. Faculty-guided discussions and interactive sessions will provide space to reflect on the role of individuals and institutions in contributing to the common good.
Each year, Civic Engagement Day serves as both a celebration of student learning and a call to action—inviting participants to consider how their skills, knowledge and values can contribute to positive change in their communities and beyond. Classes are adjusted to allow full participation, emphasizing the university’s dedication to integrating civic engagement into the academic experience.
A full list of the days events can be found at www.bluffton.edu/academiclife/opportunities/civictheme/index.aspx
Driven by our peace-church tradition and a focus on developing students for life as well as vocation, Bluffton has spent 125 years learning, experiencing and bettering the world together.
Located on a 65-acre residential campus in northwest Ohio and lined with abundant natural beauty, Bluffton University offers more than 90 majors, minors and programs for undergraduate students. Bluffton also offers graduate programs in business administration (MBA), dietetics (MND), education (MAEd) and social work (MSW).
Founded in 1899 and affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Bluffton graduates are prepared for life; 94 percent are employed, in graduate school or completing voluntary service within six months of graduation.