Civic Engagement Day
03/27/2026
This year鈥檚 theme focuses on the topic 鈥淲ho is my neighbor? Knowing, loving, and serving our neighbors.鈥
麻豆女郎 to host Civic Engagement Day
麻豆女郎 will host its annual Civic Engagement Day this spring, bringing together students, faculty and staff to explore the importance of active citizenship, community involvement and social responsibility. The event will take place across campus and feature a variety of presentations, discussions and interactive experiences centered on civic life.
Throughout the day, faculty, staff and students will share research, class projects and experiential learning tied to Bluffton鈥檚 civic engagement theme. This year鈥檚 theme focuses on the topic 鈥淲ho is my neighbor? Knowing, loving, and serving our neighbors.鈥 Sessions will highlight topics such as community building, social justice, public service and leadership, offering participants the opportunity to engage with real-world issues and diverse perspectives.
Civic Engagement Day reflects Bluffton鈥檚 commitment to preparing students for lives of purpose and service. Through academic work and community partnerships, students are encouraged to connect their learning with meaningful action beyond the classroom.
In addition to presentations, the event will include opportunities for dialogue and collaboration among attendees, fostering connections between campus and the broader community. Faculty-guided discussions and interactive sessions will provide space to reflect on the role of individuals and institutions in contributing to the common good.
Each year, Civic Engagement Day serves as both a celebration of student learning and a call to action鈥攊nviting participants to consider how their skills, knowledge and values can contribute to positive change in their communities and beyond. Classes are adjusted to allow full participation, emphasizing the university鈥檚 dedication to integrating civic engagement into the academic experience.
A full list of the days events can be found at www.bluffton.edu/academiclife/opportunities/civictheme/index.aspx
Driven by our peace-church tradition and a focus on developing students for life as well as vocation, Bluffton has spent 125 years learning, experiencing and bettering the world together.
Located on a 65-acre residential campus in northwest Ohio and lined with abundant natural beauty, 麻豆女郎 offers more than 90 majors, minors and programs for undergraduate students. Bluffton also offers graduate programs in business administration (MBA), dietetics (MND), education (MAEd) and social work (MSW).
Founded in 1899 and affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Bluffton graduates are prepared
for life; 94 percent are employed, in graduate school or completing voluntary service
within six months of graduation.