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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.

2022 60 in 6...

FRIDAY, AUG. 26 Marbeck After Dark: Beaver Block party 8-10 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. 27 Student Engagement Preview Party 5-7 p.m., Shoker Lawn Catch a sneak peak of student organizations, local businesses and churches who are excited to welcome you to Bluffton! Learn about opportunities to get involved, play some games and take home lots of free stuff. Dinner will be served outside on the lawn, too! 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! Beaver Rap Sessions 10 p.m., residence halls Check with your RA on where to meet.
SUNDAY, AUG. 28 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., Sauder Visual Arts lawn 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., Nature Preserve Join faculty, staff, new and returning students for a picnic dinner at the nature preserve. Come for lawn games, kayak races and a dessert reception hosted by the president! Come for dinner being served from 5-6 p.m. for all students and stick around to have some fun!

MONDAY, AUG. 29 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!
TUESDAY, AUG. 30 Opening Convocation 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall This formal assembly marks the official opening of the academic year. The featured speaker will be author and leadership expert, Bethny Ricks ‘06 who will address the themes of the summer reading text. Report to the location as instructed by your Becoming a Scholar instructor.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31 Purple vs. White Intersquad Volleyball Scrimmage 6-8 p.m., Founders Gym Come line the Founders stage and cheer on volleyball team. Purple might win. White might win. But the Beavers will definitely win! 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, SEPT. 1 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder 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: Make-A-Mat 8 p.m., Bassett Plaza, outside lower entrance to Marbeck Center Is there any better way to celebrate welcome week? This is your chance to decorate your own welcome mat for your room or your own residence. Intramurals: Drop-in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 Commons Takeover Gameshow 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! 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. 3 Rollin’ Beavs Shuttle 6 p.m.-midnight, departs from Sommer Center It’s been a week since you’ve been on campus and this is your chance to hitch a ride to Findlay for things you forgot at home. Or, check out the Hancock County Fair, area restaurants, shopping and night life. The shuttle leaves Sommer Center every hour from 6-10 p.m. and includes several drop off and pick up points in Findlay. The last shuttle returns to campus at midnight. Let us do the driving!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 Mud Volleyball Tourney 2 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. 5 Things-you-forgot-at-home Bingo 12:30 and 9:00 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. 6 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit College Hacks: Time Management 7 p.m., Centennial Hall Stutzman Lecture Hall Intramurals: Drop in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Student Engagement Fair 11 a.m.-1p.m., Marbeck Center Women’s Soccer vs. Olivet 3 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex Men’s Soccer vs. Olivet 5 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Thursday Night Spotlight: Ministry Team 8 p.m. in Bob’s Place Intramurals: Drop in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Deep Dive with Donuts 8 a.m., Marbeck Center 1899 Room Beach Day: Free Kona Ice 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Klassen Court Beach Day: Hula Hoop Contest 12:30 p.m., Klassen Court Volleyball vs. Pitt.-Bradford 7 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court Beach Day Marbeck after Dark: Karaoke and Froyo 9 p.m., Marbeck Center Bob’s Place
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Volleyball vs. Baldwin Wallace 10 a.m., Sommer Center Beach Day: Volleyball Tailgate 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sommer Center Plaza Beach Day: Sand Sculpture Building Contest 1 p.m., Sand volleyball courts Volleyball vs. John Carroll 2:30 p.m., Sommer Center
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 Dorm Room Décor 7 p.m., Marbeck Center Bob’s Place

MONDAY, AUG 12 Walk to Shirley's for free popcorn! 6:30 p.m., meet at Marbeck Desk
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit College Hacks: What I Wish I Knew when I went to College 7 p.m., Sommer Center Stutzman Lecture Hall Intramurals: Drop-in Sand Volleyball 9:30 p.m., Sand volleyball court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 Men’s Soccer vs. Trine 1:30 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex Volleyball vs. ONU 7 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Thursday Night Spotlight: The Wit 8 p.m., Bassett Plaza Intramurals: Drop-in Cornhole/Spikeball 9:30 p.m., Copeland Court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Commuter Student Social Noon, Bob’s Place Marbeck After Dark: Bob Ross Night 9 p.m., Bob’s Place
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 Cross country HCAC preview 10:45 a.m., Nature Preserve Women’s Soccer vs. Muskingum noon, Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex Football Tailgate 3:30 p.m., Stadium parking lot Football vs. Adrian, under the lights 6 p.m., Alumni field, Sears Athletic Complex
SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 Sunday Night Worship 8:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall

MONDAY, SEPT. 19 Game Night: Mafia 7 p.m., Fire Circle near Adams Bridge
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit College Hacks: Navigating Bluffton Technology 7 p.m., Centennial Hall Stutzman Lecture Hall Intramurals: Drop-in Cornhole/Spikeball 9:30 p.m., Copeland Court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 Church Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Marbeck Center, The Commons Volleyball vs. Wilmington 7 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court Bowling Alley Takeover 9-11 p.m., Southgate Lanes Enjoy free bowling and sand volleyball. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Men’s Soccer vs. Albion 4:30 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex First aid kit making 7 p.m., Stutzman Hall, sponsored by BSNO Thursday Night Spotlight: Student Senate 8 p.m., Bob’s Place Intramurals: Drop in Spikeball/Corn Hole 9:30 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Cookie Cart 8:30-10 a.m., outside Centennial Hall Volleyball vs. Rochester 7 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court Marbeck After Dark: Amazing Race 9 p.m., Bob’s Place
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 FAMILY DAY Invite your parents and family to hang out with you on campus this weekend. Volleyball vs. Capital 11 a.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court Volleyball vs. Olivet 1:30 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court Women’s Soccer vs. Bethany College 3 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex Oktoberfest 5 p.m., Stadium parking lot Join us for good food, cold rootbeer, music and games. MSO Block Party 8 p.m., Neufeld Lawn
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 Men’s Soccer vs. Baldwin Wallace 3 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex

MONDAY, SEPT. 26 Twisted Whisk Takeover 7-9 p.m, Twisted Whisk, 101 S Main Street, Bluffton Free coffee
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit Intramurals: Dodgeball/Knockout 9:30 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 Women’s Soccer vs. Transylvania 3:30 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex Brave Space Event 7 p.m., Bob’s Place
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Mocktail Mixer 7:30 p.m., Bob’s Place Enjoy delicious mocktails sponored by student organizations before Faculty Follies! Thursday Night Spotlight: Faculty Follies 8 p.m., Bob’s Place See another side of your favorite faculty and staff. Intramurals: Dodgeball/Knockout 9:30 p.m., Sommer Center
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Meet your PALS 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Spot in Marbeck Center Marbeck After Dark: Esports Gaming Night 9 p.m., Esports Center in Neufeld Residence Hall
SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Beaver Tail-Gate beginning at 11 a.m., Stadium parking lot Football vs. Franklin 1:30 p.m., Alumni Field, Sears Athletic Complex Intramurals: Bass Fishing Competition 7 a.m. Oct. 1 through 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Nature Preserve Registration required Rollin’ Beavs Shuttle to Findlay 6 p.m. - midnight Check out Findlay restaurants, shopping and night life. The shuttle leaves Sommer Center every hour from 6-10 p.m. and includes several drop off and pick up points in Findlay. The last shuttle returns to campus at midnight. Let us do the driving!
SUNDAY, OCT. 3 Intramurals: Bass Fishing Competition until 7 p.m., Nature Preserve Registration required.

MONDAY, OCT. 3 Bingo 12:30 and 9:00 p.m., Bob’s Place
TUESDAY, OCT. 5 Forum 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit College Hacks: Living in Community 7 p.m., Centennial Hall Stutzman Lecture Hall Forum 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall Arts and Lecture Credit
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 Men’s soccer vs. Mount St. Joe 3:30 p.m., Soccer field, Sears Athletic Complex Volleyball vs. Manchester 6 p.m., Sommer Center Copeland Court
THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Chapel 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall Thursday Night Spotlight: FCA Dodgeball, Donuts and Devos 8 p.m., Burcky Gym
FRIDAY, OCT. 7 Fall Break Kickoff 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Marbeck Center Kiva Free refreshments and music.

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