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Whether it’s through intramurals, activities planned by Marbeck Activities Council or spiritual life or cheering the Beavers to victory, there’s a lot happening on Bluffton’s campus.
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Welcome Weekend and 60 in 6
New Bluffton students make new friends at the Bluffton Olympics, Block Party with the ever-popular Slip 'n Slide down Bren-Dell hill and the Party at the (Nature) Preserve in your first weekend on campus. Then 60 additional events, from spiritual life, intramurals, clubs and more, are planned in the first six weeks of class.
Marbeck Activities Council (MAC) Traditions
MAC organizes many events throughout the school year, ranging from weekly MAD (Marbeck After Dark) and Thursday Night Spotlight, to special events such as Dam Jam, Finals Breakfast and the Riley Creek Festival.
Athletics and intramurals
Athletics is big on Bluffton’s campus. Compete on a varsity or intramural team, cheer the Beavers to victory, tailgate or make your own fun with Tennis Ball Golf (a game developed on Bluffton’s campus in the 1990s.)
Service and spiritual life
With a faith community representing nearly 30 different Christian denominations, grow in your faith through voluntary chapel services, Spiritual Life Week, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, P.E.A.C.E. Club, SERVE and more.
Performance and Fine Arts
Performance opportunities are open to students of all majors. You could be singing in Handel’s Messiah alongside professors and community members, performing in a theatre production or as a Bluffton mascot.
- Events for Arts and Lecture Credit
A&L events are regularly added to a calendar maintained by the registrar’s office. Earn credit by attending academic events and select events planned and hosted by student organizations. Check this calendar often as events may be added at the last minute. - Public events
Learn more about academic, art, theatre, music and other events happening on campus which are open to the public. - Tickets
While events are free to students, tickets may be required for athletics, music and theatre performances. A passcode is supplied to current students to access complimentary tickets.