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
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
Forum
"Henry David Thoreau's Personal Solitude and Public Solidarity or How to Befriend
All Creation"
Dr. Scott Holland, professor emeritus of theology and culture, Bethany Theological
Seminary, Richmond, Ind.
Oct. 21, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Friday Colloquium
"Following Jesus When Things Fall Apart"
Dr. Alex Snider, president Bluffton University, and professor of religion
Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Forum
Spiritual Life Week Forum
"A Time For Everything"
Adam Shanaman '22, campus ministries intern, Bluffton University
Oct. 28, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Forum
"Moving at the Speed of Love; Finding Purpose in Mission and Service"
Eric Frey Martin, director of constituent engagement, Mennonite Mission Network
Nov. 4, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Forum
First Tuesday In The Library
"Exploring Diabetes Research: My Project within Ohio University's DISIRE Program"
Alexis Rippel '27, biology and chemistry double major
Nov. 4, 11 a.m., Musselman Library
Friday Colloquium
"One Year of Public Programming at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve"
Dr. Jacob Buchanan, assistant professor of environmental science, M'della Moon endowed
chair in botany and environmental science
Nov. 7, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Forum
"Loving Our Indigenous Neighbors"
Deborah Yoder '23, communications manager, Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of
Discovery
Nov. 11, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Event
"Health Sciences and STEM Day"
Highschool students are invited to campus to explore health sciences and STEM at Bluffton!
Nov. 15, 9 a.m., Marbeck Center
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
Forum
"Making the Documentary Film Unexpected Peace"
D. Michael Hostetler, award-winning producer, director, and communications consultant,
Kitchener, Ontario
Nov. 18, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Forum
Evening Forum
Program: Film Screening of Unexpected Peace
Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Friday Colloquium
"Activating Resilience: Creating the Trauma-Informed Classroom"
Laurel Neufeld Weaver, assistant professor of social work and MSW field education
co-director
Nov. 21, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Forum
Christmas Forum
Dec. 2, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital 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