60 in 6
2018 schedule
The 60 in 6 seeks to guarantee at least 60 campus events in the first six weeks of the academic year. In 2018, the six weeks begins with first-year move-in day and concludes on Saturday, Oct. 13.
If you have questions about these events, this initiative, or other involvement-related questions, contact us at involvement@bluffton.edu.
Marbeck After Dark: Paint-U
Friday, Aug. 24, 9 p.m.
Neufeld Lawn
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Wear white and prepare to get messy while dancing with DJ Double K. Don't like the
mess? That's okay- come for the popsicles!
Bluffton Olympics
Saturday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m.
Library Green
Host: Marbeck Center Board
No event will compare to the Bluffton Olympic Shaving Cream Cheeseball Toss!
Sunday Morning worship
Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Sunday Morning Worship is a nondenominational service.
Party on the lawn
Sunday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Neufeld Lawn
Hang out on The Lawn with friends — play spike-ball, giant Jenga or corn hole!
Things-you-forgot-at-home bingo (1)
Monday, Aug. 27, 12:30 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Round 1 for Bingo Mondays. Odds are you forgot something at home, odds are better
that you could win at BINGO!
THings-you-forgot-at-home bingo (2)
Monday, Aug. 27, 9 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board & Admissions
Round 2 for BINGO Mondays. Odds are you forgot something at home, odds are better
that you could win at BINGO!
DIY Night
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 9:30 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
DO IT YOURSELF! What will you create?
Involvement fair
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Marbeck Center
Host: Office of Student Involvement
Bluffton University has a lot of things students can do. Join some clubs and you can
do them too!
Ultimate Frisbee
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 4 p.m.
Library Lawn
Host: Ultimate Frisbee Club
Bluffton loves Ultimate Frisbee- and the best part is that you don't have to be an
expert to play!
Trip to Shirley's
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m.
Meet in Marbeck Kiva
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Meet in the Kiva in Marbeck Center to walk to Shirley's for some great gourmet popcorn!
Campfire Social
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 9 p.m.
Fire Circle
Host: Campus Ministries
This event is a great way to come together to worship in a different setting.
Chapel: Tig Intagliata Speaking
Thursday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
It's the first chapel of the year led by our Campus Pastor, Tig! You'll want to check
out this music & worship filled event.
Thursday Night Spotlight: Donuts, Coffee and TV
Thursday, Aug. 30, 9:30 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Breakfast foods are better at night. Come eat food, answer trivia questions and win
prizes!
Men's and Women's Cross Country
Friday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m.
Nature Preserve
The first meet of the season. Come support the team!
Marbeck After Dark: Bubble soccer!
Friday, Aug. 31, 9 p.m.
Sommer Center
Host: Marbeck Center Board
It's not just any old soccer game. Bump, bounce and score!
Football
Saturday, Sept. 1, 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Field
Cheer the Beavers to victory for the home opener!
Super Smash Bros. Tourney
Saturday, Sept. 1, 6 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Women's Soccer Game
Sunday, Sept. 2, 4 p.m.
Come support the women's soccer team!
Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes kickoff bash
Sunday, Sept. 2, 6 p.m.
Neufeld Lawn
Host: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Frisbees, fun and fellowship: join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as they get
down on the first Saturday after classes!
Internship Spotlight: Professional photo
Monday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Stutzman Lecture Hall
Thinking about your next steps? Come get a professional headshot taken for LinkedIn
and more!
Volleyball
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
Vs. Indiana University
Intramural Dodgeball
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 9:30 p.m.
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
Mentalist Chris Carter
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 9:30 p.m.
Commons
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Church Fair
Thursday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Commons
Host: Campus Ministries
There are nearly a dozen area churches, but which one is the right fit for you? Come
meet the leaders of these churches to see for yourself!
Chapel: pastoral assistants speak
Thursday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Don't hesitate to stop by to this service. It's for everyone!
Women's Soccer
Thursday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
Women vs. Oberlin. Come support the team!
Thursday Night Spotlight: Office of Student Involvement
Thursday, Sept. 6, 9:30 p.m.
Location: Bob's Place
Host: Office of Student Involvement
Miss the Involvement Fair? Never fear: you have a chance to meet a handful of clubs
AND get some ice cream!
Volleyball
Friday, Sept. 7, 5 & 7 p.m.
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
Vs. Thomas More at 5 p.m.
Vs. DePauw at 7 p.m.
Marbeck after Dark: Giant game night
Friday, Sept.7, 9 p.m.
Burcky Gym
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Volleyball
Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
Vs. Heidelberg at 10 a.m.
Vs. Ohio Northern at 2 p.m.
Men's Soccer
Saturday, Sept. 8, 3:30 p.m.
Men vs. Olivet. Come support the team!
NSSLHA trivia night
Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Join us for some trivia and good company!
Sunday Afternoon Mini-Golf
Sunday, Sept. 9, 3 p.m.
Founder's
Enjoy something different this Sunday afternoon! Relax and— FORE!
Artist Reception: John Sousa
Sunday, Sept. 9, 1-3 p.m.
Sauder Visual Art Center
Sunday Night Worship
Sunday, Sept. 9, 8:30 p.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
You'll love the fellowship at this event.
Dorm DÉCOR Bingo
Monday, Sept. 10, 12:30 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Round 1 on Bingo Mondays. This event is the Bee's Knees because without bees we wouldn't
have Farmer's Markets.
Dorm Décor Bingo (2)
Monday, Sept. 10, 9 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Round 2 on Bingo Mondays. This event is the Bee's Knees because without bees we wouldn't
have Farmer's Markets.
Arrive Alive
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 12 p.m.
Sommer Courtyard Plaza
Pray with Your Feet
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
Prayer Labyrinth
Host: Campus Ministries
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sommer Center
Host: Campus Ministries
Men's Soccer
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 3:30 p.m.
Men vs. Ohio Christian. Come support the team!
Graduate School Fair
Thursday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Marbeck Center
Host: Center for Career and Vocation
Come check out some possible graduate school opportunities!
Chapel: Father Tony Fortman
Thursday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries would love to see you there.
Science Cookout
Thursday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m.
Meet at Sommer
Thursday Night Spotlight: gaming club
Thursday, Sept. 13, 9:30 PM
Bob's Place
Host: Gaming Club
Learn what the Gaming Club is all about!
Women's Soccer
Friday, Sept. 14, 3:30p.m.
Women vs. Grace Bible. Come support the team!
Marbeck After Dark: BOWL-4-a-buck
Friday, Sept. 14, 9:30 p.m.
Southgate Lanes
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Bring yourself and some friends!
All Campus Picnic
Saturday, Sept. 15, 5 p.m.
Farm House at the Nature Preserve
Enjoy delicious homemade food and chat with professors and other students outside
of class!
SUNDAY NIGHT WORSHIP
Sunday, Sept. 16, 8:30 p.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
This is the best way to end your weekend!
*Rain Date: Science Cookout
Monday, Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m.
Meet at Sommer
The Hunting Ground
Monday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
Stutzman Lecture Hall
Host: Social Work Club
A movie and discussion with Social Work Club!
TEACH-O
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
Stutzman Lecture Hall
Men's Soccer
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 3:30 p.m.
Men vs. Adrain. Come show your support!
Employer Expo
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Kreider Room
Host: Center for Career and Vocation
What a great networking opportunity! Get a foot in the door.
Bluffton Business Showcase
Thursday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Commons
Local businesses from Bluffton want to share with you!
Chapel: Shari Ayers speaking
Thursday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries would love to see you there.
Thursday Night Spotlight: Anime club
Thursday, Sept. 20, 9:30 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Anime Club
Find out what Anime Club is all about!
Marbeck After Dark: Story Slam
Friday, Sept. 21, 9 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Do you like stories? Well, duh!
Football vs Hanover: Half-time contest
Saturday, Sept. 22, 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Field
Host: Office of Student Involvement & Student Life
The halftime contest will be the highlight of the game, except when the Beaver's win-
of course!
Men's and Women's Golf
Saturday, Sept. 22, time TBD
The Beaver Fall Classic! Come show your support!
Men's Soccer
Sunday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m.
It's Men vs. Muskingum! Come support the team!
Sunday Night Worship
Sunday, Sept. 23, 8:30 p.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries would love to see you there.
Fast Food Bingo (1)
Monday, Sept. 24, 12:30 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Round 1 on Bingo Monday's. Play Bingo to win some food fast!
Fast Food Bingo (2)
Monday, Sept. 24, 9 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
Round 2 on Bingo Monday's. Play Bingo to win some food fast!
Women's Soccer
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 3:30 p.m.
It's Women vs. Heidelberg! Come show your support!
How Do Catholics Worship?
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m.
Room AB (Marbeck)
Host: Campus Ministries
Chapel: Jonathan Burkey Speaking
Thursday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries would love to see you there.
Thursday Night Spotlight: bridge literary journal
Thursday, Sept. 27, 9:30 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Bridge Literary Journal
What does Bridge: The Bluffton Literary Journal do, exactly? They'll show you!
OFIC Career Fest
Friday, Sept. 28, 7:45 a.m.
Marbeck After Dark: trivia Night
Friday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m.
Bob's Place
Host: Marbeck Center Board
You won't want to miss this!
Football
Saturday, Sept. 29, 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Field
Cheer the Beavers to victory!
Trip to Suter's
Saturday, Sept. 29, 4:30 p.m.
Leave from Sommer
Suter's is the place to be. Get some apple cider and attempt their corn maze!
Volleyball
Saturday, Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m.
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
Vs. Hanover
Sunday Night Worship
Sunday, Sept. 30, 8:30 p.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries would love to see you there.
Women's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 3:30 p.m.
It's Women vs. Defiance! Beat DC!
Volleyball
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
Vs. Mount St. Joseph
Mission and Service Fair
Thursday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m.
The Commons
Chapel: Paster Leah Harvey speaking
Thursday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.
Yoder Recital Hall
Host: Campus Ministries
Men's and Women's Soccer
Saturday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m. Women & 3:30 p.m. Men
Men and Women play Franklin! Don't miss it!
Volleyball
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2 & 6 p.m.
Copeland Court, Sommer Center
Vs. Rose-Hulman at 2 p.m.
Vs. Hope at 6 p.m.
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