60 in 6

Marbeck Activities Council (MAC), intramurals, spiritual life and other campus organizations collectively plan at least 60 campus events in the first six weeks of each academic year. 

If you have questions about these events, this initiative, or other engagement-related questions, contact us at engagement@bluffton.edu.

2023 60 in 6...

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

Marbeck After Dark: Beaver Block party
8 p.m., Bren-Dell lawn
Come on out to Bren-Dell lawn for a block party with music, food, a photo booth and giant slip and slide fun!

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Bluffton Olympics  
7:30 p.m., Alumni Field, Sears Athletic Complex
Think you’ve got what it takes to beat your peers in this traditional Bluffton event? It all starts with the taking of the class picture and opening ceremonies. Come dressed in your Welcome Group team colors, be prepared to compete and cheer on your team in this fun competition for campus bragging rights and having your team flag displayed in Marbeck Center!

SUNDAY, AUG. 27

Sunday Morning Yoga   
10 a.m., Sauder Visual Arts lawn
Start your morning off right! Bring your yoga mat or borrow one of ours! All ability levels are welcome!

Meet your Ministry Team
10:30 a.m., Prayer Labyrinth
Bring your friends and meet the ministry team right before Sunday morning worship for some refreshments and fellowship.

Sunday Morning Worship
11 a.m., Prayer Labyrinth (near Sauder Visual Arts lawn)
New students are extended a special invitation to the first on campus Sunday worship service. Come worship with us!

Party at the Preserve
5-7 p.m., Bluffton University Nature Preserve
Join faculty, staff, new and returning students for a picnic dinner at the nature preserve. Come for lawn games, kayak races and other outdoor activities. Dinner is served 5-6 p.m. for all students then stick around to have some fun!

Knowlton Science Center Grand Opening
8:15 p.m., Knowlton Science Center
Join President Wood and cabinet members as we celebrate the grand opening of the brand mew Knowlton Science Center! There will be a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by refreshments and tours inside the building.

 

MONDAY, AUG. 28

Donut and Coffee Cart
8:30- 10 a.m., Follow @bluffton.engagement on Instagram for locations!
Kick off your first day of class with free coffee and donuts!

Walk to the Dari Freeze
6:30 p.m., Meet at Marbeck Center Desk
Walk to the Dari Freeze for a free frozen treat on us!

Purple vs. White Intersquad Volleyball Scrimmage
7 p.m., Founders Gym

Residence Hall Floor Meetings
9:30 p.m., Check signs for location

All Hall Meetings
10:30 p.m., Residence hall lobbies

TUESDAY, AUG. 29

Opening Convocation
11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
This formal assembly marks the official opening of the academic year. The featured speaker will be entrepreneur, storyteller, investor and mentor Thomas “Tucker” Lott ’72 who will address the themes of the summer reading text in “On Becoming You." Report to the location as instructed by your Becoming a Scholar instructor. 

A conversation with the Convocation Speaker
7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
First-year students have the exclusive opportunity to hear from this year’s Convocation speaker.

Intramurals: Drop-in Sand Volleyball 
9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30

Hypnotist David Anthony LIVE
8 p.m., The Commons
David Anthony is an award-winning entertainer that has performed all across the country in front of a variety of audiences. He offers a comedy hypnosis show where audience members become the stars of the performance leaving guests in tears from laughter.

THURSDAY, AUG. 31

Chapel
11 a.m., Bob’s Placce
Join the campus community in worship at the first chapel of the school year and hear from our own campus pastor, Chalsi Campbell.

Thursday Night Spotlight: Sundaes with Student Senate
9 p.m., Bob’s Place
Is there any better way to celebrate welcome week? Get to know your class representatives and find out how to get involved. PLUS, Free Ice Cream!

Intramurals: Drop-in Sand Volleyball 
9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1

Commons Takeover 
Noon, The Commons in Marbeck Center
The Office of Student Engagement is coming to you right where you are in The Commons. Be on the lookout for pop up challenges, trivia questions and more with a chance to win cash on the spot!

Cross Country: Beaver Dam Invite
6 p.m., Nature Preserve
Come cheer on your Bluffton Beavers cross country athletes as they host the Beaver Dam Invite. Men’s race is at 6 p.m. and the women run at 6:45 p.m.

Marbeck After Dark: Movies on the Football Field
8 p.m., Alumni Field, Sears Athletic Complex
Bring your blanket and your friends and join everyone on the football field for games, food and a movie on the field at dark.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2

Disc Golf
10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Beaver Tailgate
4:30-7 p.m., Salzman Stadium Parking Lot

Football vs. Kenyon
7 p.m., Salzman Stadium

SUNDAY, SEPT. 3

Women's Soccer vs. Berea
1 p.m., Soccer Field

Mud Volleyball Tourney
3 p.m., Field at back of Buildings and Grounds parking lot
Dig out some old clothes and join in some muddy fun! Teams will be assigned randomly at the start of the event.

MONDAY, SEPT. 4

Things-you-forgot-at-home Bingo 
12:30 p.m., Bob’s Place
Did you get up for class this morning and realize you forgot to pack your toothbrush? Or maybe you forgot to bring a shower caddy? Never fear – we’ve got you covered. Come to Bob’s Place and play bingo to win some things that you might have forgotten to bring when you moved in! 

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5

Forum
11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Arts and Lecture Credit

College Hacks: Technology at Bluffton University
7 p.m., Centennial Hall Stutzman Lecture Hall

Drop in Sand Volleyball 
9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

Student Engagement Fair
11 a.m.-1p.m., Marbeck Center

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

Chapel
11 a.m., Bob's Place

Thursday Night Spotlight: Marbeck Activities Council
9 p.m. in Bob’s Place 

Drop in Cornhole/Spikeball
9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

Feel Good Friday: Apple Cart
8:30 a.m., Outside Centennial Hall

Marbeck after Dark: Karaoke and Froyo
8 p.m., Marbeck Center Bob’s Place

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Women’s Soccer vs. Hiram
12 p.m., Soccer Field

Beaver Tailgate
3:30 p.m., Salzman Stadium Parking Lot

Football vs. Albion
7 p.m., Salzman Stadium

MONDAY, AUG 11

Walk to Shirley’s for free popcorn!
6:30 p.m., meet at Marbeck Desk

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12

Forum
11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Arts and Lecture Credit

College Hacks: Time Management Workshop
7 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall

Drop-in Cornhole/Spikeball
9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

Church Fair
11 a.m. -1 p.m., The Commons

Women’s Soccer vs. Asbury
3 p.m., Soccer Field

Men’s Soccer vs. UC Clermont
5 p.m., Soccer Field

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

Chapel
11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Thursday Night Spotlight: Hall Association
9 p.m., Bob’s Place

Drop-in Pickleball/Tennis
9:30 p.m., Sand Volleyball Court

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

Feel Good Friday: Kona Ice
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Klassen Court

Volleyball vs. Capital
3 p.m., Copeland Court

Volleyball vs. Olivet
7 p.m., Copeland Court

Marbeck After Dark: Luau
8 p.m., Sand Volleyball Court

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16

Volleyball vs. Kalamazoo
10:30 a.m., Copeland Court, Sommer Center

Volleyball vs. Geneva
12:30 p.m., Copeland Court, Sommer Center

Game Night with Hall Association
7:30 p.m., Residence Hall Lobbies

SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

Men’s Soccer vs. Pitt.-Greensburg
3 p.m., Emery Seaars Athletic Complex

MONDAY, SEPT. 18

BINGO: FCA
12:30 p.m., Bob’s Place

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19

Forum
11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Arts and Lecture Credit              

College Hacks: Alcohol Education
7 p.m., Centennial Hall Stutzman Lecture Hall

Spikeball Tournament
9:30 p.m., Sand Volleyball Court

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

Business Fair
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Marbeck Center, The Commons

Volleyball vs. Wooster
7 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

Chapel
11 a.m., Bob's Place

Thursday Night Spotlight: Multicultural Student Organization
9 p.m., Bob’s Place

Spikeball Tournament
9:30 p.m., Sand Volleyball Court

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

Feel Good Friday: Stickers and snacks
9:30 a.m., Outside Centennial Hall

Marbeck After Dark: Bowling Alley Takeover
8 p.m., Southgate Lanes

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Guac & Talk
7:30 p.m. Ramseyer Lobby

SUNDAY, SEPT. 24

Tennis Ball Golf Tournament
2 p.m., Sommer Center

MONDAY, SEPT. 25

Twisted Whisk Takeover
7-9 p.m, Twisted Whisk, 101 S Main Street, Bluffton
Free coffee

TUESDAY, SEPT. 26

Forum
11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Arts and Lecture Credit

College Hacks: What I wish I knew before college
7 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

Men’s Soccer vs. Wooster
3:30 p.m., Emery Sears Athletic Complex

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

Chapel
11 a.m., Bob's Place

Thursday Night Spotlight: Campus Ministries
9 p.m., Bob’s Place

Crossnet Tournament
9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

Commons Takeover: Marbeck Activities Council
12 p.m., The Commons

Marbeck After Dark: Bob Ross Night
8 p.m., Bob’s Place

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

Paint & Sip
7:30 p.m., Bren-Dell Lobby

MONDAY, OCT. 2

BINGO: Fast Food
12:30 p.m., Bob’s Place

TUESDAY, OCT. 3

Forum
11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Arts and Lecture Credit

THURSDAY, OCT. 5

Chapel
11 a.m., Bob’s Place

Faculty Follies
9 p.m., Bob’s Place

FRIDAY, OCT. 6

Refreshments in the Kiva
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Marbeck Center Kiva
Free refreshments and music.

Feel Good Friday: Fall Cart
8:30 - 10 a.m., Outside Centenntial Hall

 
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