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60 in 6

Marbeck Center Board (MCB), 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.

2021 60 in 6...

FRIDAY, AUG. 27 Marbeck After Dark: Paint U 9 p.m., Neufeld Lawn Things are about to get messy on the Neufeld lawn! Paint-U is a paint dance, so wear white and bring your best moves. Music provided by DJ Double K. (Sponsored by Marbeck Center Board - MCB)
SATURDAY, AUG. 28 Bluffton Olympics Student Engagement Preview Party 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Lawn/Future Site of Knowlton Science Center Come see a preview of student groups and organizations, churches and local businesses and be introduced to ways to connect and find your fit at Bluffton. Free giveaways, refreshments, prizes and a photo booth! (Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement) President's Reception 8-9 p.m., Outside of Yoder President Jane Wood invites you to a special dessert reception Pop Culture Clash Trivia Game Show 9 p.m., Yoder This is your chance to impress your friends with your random trivia knowledge and win some awesome prizes! (sponsored by MCB)
SUNDAY, AUG. 29 Yoga in Yoder 10 a.m., Yoder Lobby Start your morning off right! Bring your yoga mat or borrow one of ours! All ability levels are welcome! Meet the Ministry Team 10:30 a.m., Yoder Lobby Bring your friends and meet the ministry team right before Sunday morning worship for some refreshments and fellowship. Sunday morning worship 11 a.m., Yoder #TheDamHeld Picnic 5-7 p.m., Library Lawn Our “Protect the Dam” plan worked last year! Dinner for all students, faculty and staff will be served. Bring a blanket and some friends and join us for lawn games and s’mores for dessert at the Fire Circle to celebrate the start of a new academic year. (Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement)

MONDAY, AUG. 30. 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! (Sponsored by MCB) Bowling Alley Takeover 7-9 p.m., Southgate Lanes Bring some friends to celebrate and unwind after completing your first day of fall classes! Enjoy free bowling and sand volleyball. Food and drinks are available for purchase. (Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement)
TUESDAY, AUG. 31 Fun by the Fire 9 p.m., Bassett Plaza The first few days can be stressful. Join us for a relaxing evening of board games, cards and fellowship. (sponsored by OCMEA)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 School Spirit Sign Making contest 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Kiva Stop by the Kiva over lunch to make and take a sign to support our fall athletes at their upcoming games. Snap a photo with your sign using #BlufftonOSE for a chance to win cash prizes. (sponsored by MCB) Women Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field Volleyball 7 p.m., Sommer Center Hypnotist 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. Come relax, unwind and be amazed! (Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and MCB)
THURSDAY, SEPT. 2 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Host: Campus Ministries It's the first chapel of the year! You'll want to check out this worship-filled event. Thursday Night Spotlight: Make-A-Mat 8-9 p.m., Klassen Court Decorate a welcome mat for your room or residence. Stop by Klassen Court (outside the Marbeck Center upper entrance) to decorate your mat! Up to 100 mats will be provided. (Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement) Intramurals: Drop-in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand Volleyball court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 Hawaiian Day Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt, come support your fellow Bluffton athletes and get some fun freebies! Volleyball 5 p.m., Sommer Center (Free Leis) Women Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field (Free sunglasses) Hula Hoop Contest 6:45 p.m., Sommer Center Plaza Volleyball 7 p.m., Sommer Center Marbeck After Dark: Karaoke and Froyo 9 p.m., Bob's Place FREE froyo for the first 100 students! (Sponsored by MCB)
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 Volleyball Tailgate Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sommer Center Plaza Join us for music and yard games and support our volleyball team! Use your meal swipe outside today for a tailgate-style lunch! Volleyball 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sommer Center Mud Volleyball tourney 7 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. (Sponsored by MCB)
SUNDAY, SEPT. 5 Men's Golf Colonial Golfers Club (Harrod, Ohio) Dorm Room Décor 8 p.m. in Bob's Place Tap into your creative side and get a head start on the week long social media contest for best dorm room décor! Prizes at the end of the week for best room and floor (Sponsored by BEO)

MONDAY, SEPT. 6 Men and Women Golf Colonial Golfers Club (Harrod, OH) What Would You Do For $ 11:30 a.m., The Commons Men Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field Cooking demonstration 8 p.m., Berky Hall (sponsored by BUNA)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 Women Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field Walk to Dairy Freeze for free ice cream! 7 p.m., meet at Marbeck Desk Intramurals: Drop in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand Volleyball court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8 Student Engagement Fair 11 a.m.-1p.m., Marbeck Center first floor Walk to Shirley's for free popcorn! 7 p.m., meet at Marbeck Desk
THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Host: Campus Ministries Church fair 11a.m.-1 p.m., The Commons Thursday night spotlight: Saturday morning cartoons 9 p.m. in Bob's Place (sponsored by MCB) Intramurals: Drop in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand Volleyball Court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 Dodgeball and Donuts 9 p.m., Burcky Gym Host: FCA
SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 Football Tailgating/Football Game 1:30 p.m., Salzman Stadium Campus wide picnic 5 p.m., Lawrence and Louise Matthews' house - Nature Preserve
SUNDAY, SEPT. 12 Women Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field Card Tournament 8 p.m., Bob's Place

MONDAY, AUG 13 BINGO 12:30 p.m., Bob's Place Men Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field BINGO 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 Tie Dye 9 p.m., Bob's Place Bring your favorite white accessories and make some fun tie dye creations! Intramurals: Drop-in Cornhole/Spikeball 9:30 p.m., Copeland Court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15 Pet a Pup 6 p.m., Sommer Center Plaza Meet some furry friends courtesy of our very own faculty and staff before heading to the volleyball game! Volleyball 7 p.m., Sommer Center
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 Chapel 11 a.m., Library Field Host: Campus Ministries Health, Mathematical & Natural Sciences Lawn Social 5:30 p.m., Meet at Shoker * Rain date is Sept. 20 Cleveland Brass Works 7 p.m. Yoder Recital Hall Free admission for Bluffton University students Rock, Paper, Scissors club 9 p.m., Bob's Place Intramurals: Drop-in Cornhole/Spikeball 9:30 p.m., Copeland Court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 Campus Wide Scavenger Hunt 8 p.m., Bob's Place
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 Men and Women Golf Beaver Fall Classic at Bluffton Golf Course Pedal with the President 10 a.m., meet at Klassen Court Mens Soccer 1 p.m., Soccer Field Hammock Park Grand Opening 8 p.m., Hammock Park on library lawn Host: Student Senate
SUNDAY, SEPT. 19 Men and Women Golf Beaver Fall Classic at Bluffton Golf Course, TBD Student Chipping Competition Bluffton Golf Course, TBD Come support the Beaver golf teams and win some prizes of your own! Best of Bob's Tournament (pt. 1) 9 p.m., Bob's Place Challenge your friends to a series of competitions featuring our very own games in Bob’s Place

MONDAY, SEPT. 20 Women Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field Gaming night 8 p.m., Esports Center, Neufeld Hall
TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 Cooking Demo 8 p.m., Berky Hall Host: BUNA Intramurals: Drop-in Cornhole/Spikeball 9:30 p.m., Copeland Court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 Bob Ross night 8 p.m., Bob's Place
THURSDAY, SEPT. 23 Chapel 11 a.m., Library Field Host: Campus Ministries Thursday night spotlight: Popcorn Bar Social 9 p.m., Bob's Place Host: Brave Spaces Intramurals: "Stress Release" Dodgeball/Knockout Basketball 9:30 p.m., Copeland Court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 Wiffle Ball tournament 7 p.m., Neufeld Lawn
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 Parents Weekend Invite your parents and family to hang out with you on campus this weekend. Bluffton Discovery Day Around the village Oktoberfest 5 p.m. in the stadium parking lot Join us for good food, cold rootbeer, music and games. Block party 8 p.m., Outside Founders Hall (Sponsored by MSO)
SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 Intramurals: Crossnet Competition 2 p.m., Sommer Center (registration required) Let's Make a Deal 8 p.m., Bob's Place

MONDAY, SEPT. 27 Bingo 12:30 p.m., Bob's Place Faculty Follies 8 p.m., Bob's Place
TUESDAY, SEPT. 28 Bubble Soccer 8 p.m., Founders Gym (Sponsored by MCB)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29 Men soccer vs. Defiance 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field Beach theme Chopped 8 p.m., Burky Hall Host: BUNA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 Chapel 11 a.m. in Yoder Recital Hall Powder Puff Game 6 p.m., Salzman Stadium Homecoming Bonfire 9 p.m., Fire Circle
FRIDAY, OCT. 1 Mocktails and Talent Show 8 p.m., Bob's Place
SATURDAY, OCT. 2 Homecoming Tailgate beginning at 10 a.m. Football & Volleyball games Intramurals: Bass Fishing Competition 7 a.m. Oct. 2 through 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Nature Preserve Registration required Party at the Preserve 9 p.m. Cap off homecoming week with a free outdoor movie, free food and lots of fun at the Nature Preserve!
SUNDAY, OCT. 3 Women Soccer 1 p.m., Soccer Field Intramurals: Bass Fishing Competition until 7 p.m., Nature Preserve (registration required) Best of Bob's Tourney (pt 2) 9 p.m., Marbeck Center Another chance to challenge your friends to a series of competitions using the games in Bob’s Place

MONDAY, OCT. 4 Trivia in the Commons Noon, The Commons Win cash prizes just for being present in the Commons and answering random trivia questions Women Soccer 1 p.m., Soccer Field Men Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field Rock painting 8 p.m., Bassett Plaza
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 Men Soccer 3:30 p.m., Soccer Field
THURSDAY, OCT. 7 Chapel 11 a.m., Library Field Host: Campus Ministries Thursday night Spotlight 9 p.m. , Bob's Place Host: BUNA
FRIDAY, OCT. 8 Ice Cream Flights 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bassett Plaza Enjoy several kinds of ice cream and toppings before fall break! (sponsored by Office of Student Engagement)

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