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Governor’s Award Program to Honor 21 BVU Students for Volunteer Work

May 24, 2013
Twenty-one BVU students will be honored on campus at the 2013 Governor’s Volunteer Award ceremonies. Overall 100 individuals and organizations from northwest Iowa are to receive awards at the event.

Professor Qualifies for Ironman Pro Status, World Championship

May 24, 2013
Following a stellar finish at Ironman Texas last weekend, Dr. Matt Hanson has qualified to race as an elite athlete. He shaved 46 minutes off his personal record and has once again qualified for the Ironman World Championship.

BVU's First Guardian Scholars to Graduate on May 25

May 22, 2013
In addition to receiving their bachelor's degrees, Dez Broeg and Jessica Vega-Argueta will have something else to be proud of when they walk across the stage at Buena Vista University's commencement ceremonies on May 25.

Student Panel Selected for Dialogue with Condoleezza Rice

May 22, 2013
Six Buena Vista University students will get the chance of a lifetime - to interact in person with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during her appearance on campus this fall.

BVU, Larson Oil Partner To Assist Oklahoma City Tornado Victims, Volunteers

May 21, 2013
Buena Vista University is partnering with Larson Oil in Storm Lake to collect bottled water to be taken to the Oklahoma City tornado victims and the volunteers who are helping with the disaster recovery work.

BVU Commencement Ceremonies May 25

May 20, 2013
Buena Vista University will hold commencement ceremonies on May 25 with 760 undergraduates scheduled to receive their degrees. Commencement ceremonies begin at 2:30 p.m. in Siebens Fieldhouse.

Buena Vista Grad Andre Wagner: Streets & Shadows

May 18, 2013
After swapping basketball for a professional photography career that has led to a sold-out book, 2011 Buena Vista University alum Andre Wagner has no regrets.

20 High-Achieving BVU Science Seniors Ready for the Next Challenge

May 17, 2013
In the fall of 2009, 20 first-year students started their academic careers together at Buena Vista University. Today, all of those students are concluding their undergraduate education and will walk across the stage at Commencement on May 25 to be awarded their degrees.

Students are Japanese Karaoke Finalists

May 16, 2013
BVU students were recently selected as finalists for an Asian language karaoke competition after submitting a video of themselves singing a song entirely in Japanese.

Beavers Race Their Cardboard Boats

May 13, 2013
BVU's Office of Student Affairs and Outdoor Adventure Club hosted the fifth "Beavers' Annual Great Boat Float Challenge" on the shores of Storm Lake. Students put their cardboard boats to the test as they attempted to paddle their way to victory.

Buenafication Day Generates Over 4,700 Hours of Service

May 13, 2013
Buenafication Day, the annual day of service and fun at Buena Vista University, was held on April 23. Classes were canceled and students performed service in the Storm Lake community and beyond.

Collection of Middle Eastern Artifacts at BVU Available to Check Out

May 13, 2013
A new program at BVU enables area teachers to check out a select number of artifacts from the Keith Carter Middle Eastern Collection. The collection includes over 200 artifacts from the Middle East and around the world.

BVU Choir’s "Concert in the Park" Set for May 19

May 13, 2013
The Buena Vista University Concert Choir will perform its annual “Concert in the Park” on Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Storm Lake Band Shell in Sunset Park.

"One Day Without Shoes" Event Raises $790

May 10, 2013
The recent "One Day without Shoes" event on the Buena Vista University campus generated over $790 from t-shirt sales and other donations which is being presented to two non-profit organizations.

BVU Student Mentoring Program Receives $1,500 Grant

May 09, 2013
The "BV Buddies" program at BVU recently received a grant of $1,500 from Alliant Energy. About 50 students participated in BV Buddies this academic year, serving as mentors in the Teammates program at the Storm Lake Middle School and High School.

"Beavers' Annual Great Boat Float Challenge" Rescheduled for May 13

May 09, 2013
BVU's Office of Student Affairs and the Outdoor Adventure Club will host the fifth "Beavers' Annual Great Boat Float Challenge" on May 13. This contest allows students, faculty and staff the chance put race their cardboard boats on Storm Lake.

Campus Safety Alert Systems Vary, Leaving Emergency Gaps

May 08, 2013
Buena Vista University appears to be capable of getting a message out to virtually 100 percent of its students within minutes if an emergency happens on its campus.

Vocal Jazz Show May 2 at Buena Vista University

April 29, 2013
The Buena Vista University Vocal Jazz Ensemble will present its annual Jazz Show, Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Anderson Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Buena Vista University Students Present Academic Work and Research on Scholars Day

April 29, 2013
BVU's ninth annual Scholars Day was held on April 29. The day provided students from all disciplines the opportunity to present original research and other academic work in an interactive and intellectually engaging environment.

BVU Theatre Presents "Don't Dress for Dinner"

April 28, 2013
The Buena Vista University Theatre presented its Spring production of "Don't Dress for Dinner" in April. Audiences were entertained by the two-act farce by French playwright Marc Camoletti.

BVU Group Performs Spring Break Service in Haiti

April 28, 2013
A spring break trip to Haiti allowed BVU students the opportunity to volunteer with impoverished children living in an orphanage. While there, they played games with the children and handed out toys and other items.

BVU Students Honored for Academics and Leadership

April 27, 2013
Buena Vista University honored over 200 students for outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership at the annual Student Recognition Dinner on April 27.

Student Media Leaders Place Second in National Contest

April 26, 2013
Buena Vista University's student newspaper The Tack has placed 2nd in the nation for best Online News Web site in the 2012-13 Society for Collegiate Journalists national media contest.

BVU Students Coordinate April 28 Fiesta Latina

April 25, 2013
The annual celebration of Latino heritage, "Fiesta Latina," will be held at Chautauqua Park on April 28. The event will feature games, food, music and activities for all ages, and is coordinated by RAICES, a student organization at BVU.

Computer Science Students Practice Data Protection During Hacking Challenge

April 24, 2013
The BVU Computer Science department hosted its first-ever "Capture the Flag" hacking challenge. As part of the 24-hour challenge, each team of students defended their own virtual server while trying to infiltrate other teams' servers.

Buenafication Day Reporting From KBVU

April 23, 2013
Listen to Buenafication Day reporting from campus radio station KBVU. Students Karl Ahrendsen, Annie Reiva, Miranda Klingenberg and Griffin Truslow contributed to the story.

The World's Longest Beaver Train

April 23, 2013
BVU students, faculty and staff celebrated the 100th anniversary of Buenafication Day with the world's longest Beaver Train. See coverage of the day's opening ceremonies from BVU's very own University Cable Network.

18 BVU Students Make Presentations at Annual Meeting of Iowa Academy of Science

April 23, 2013
Eighteen Buena Vista University science students attended the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science April 19-20 at Simpson College and made 19 poster and oral presentations.

BVU Students Serve the Homeless in Seattle

April 19, 2013
Several BVU students traveled to Seattle over spring break, where they volunteered at two non-profit organizations. They helped prepare and serve for the homeless, and packaged over 14,000 pounds of food for the hungry.

An Eye-Opening Experience for BVU Students in Arizona

April 19, 2013
Several students spent Spring Break in Arizona, where they camped and volunteered at the largest Indian reservation in the United States. The group assisted with farm maintenance and gardening projects.

BVU Theatre to Present "Don't Dress for Dinner"

April 18, 2013
The Buena Vista University Theatre is preparing its Spring production of "Don't Dress for Dinner." Performances of the two-act farce by French playwright Marc Camoletti will take place April 24-27.

BVU Students to Hold April 28 "We Have a Dream" Breakfast

April 17, 2013
Buena Vista University students will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on April 28 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Dows Conference Center with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Iowa.

Hobo Day

April 17, 2013
For Merle Phillips SL’30, Wheaton, Ill., who is 106 years old this month, memories of Hobo Day are still vivid in her mind. “The students dressed up in as bad of clothes as we could find.

Condoleezza Rice Named 21st William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecturer

April 17, 2013
Buena Vista University has announced that Dr. Condoleezza Rice, who served as the U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009, will be the 21st William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecture laureate on Saturday, Oct. 12.

BVU Graduate's Art Work Accepted for NCECA National Student Juried Exhibition

April 16, 2013
Kristen Tripp had one of her ceramic works accepted to the highly competitive 2013 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts National Student Juried Exhibition. Approximately 500 works were submitted for the exhibit, with 54 selected by the jurors.

Buena Vista University to Hold Family Weekend April 27-28

April 15, 2013
Buena Vista University will hold its annual Family Weekend in April. This year's activities range from carnival to the university's "Beaver Idol" competition and a "We Have a Dream" breakfast on Sunday.

Spring Break Highlight for 10 BVU Students: Camping Overnight on the Great Wall of China

April 12, 2013
When they traveled to China over spring break, 10 Buena Vista University students and their faculty leaders had an opportunity that most foreign visitors don't have — camping overnight on an unrestored section of the Great Wall of China.

BVU Dean Gives Keynote Address on Rural Schools Consolidation

April 11, 2013
Dr. Paul Theobald was the keynote speaker at the 39th annual Center for Great Plains Studies symposium in Kearney, Neb. His topic was "Rural Schools and Communities at the Intersection of Assumptions and Evidence."

BVU Hosts 13th Annual Cultural Leadership Conference

April 10, 2013
Buena Vista University hosts its 13th annual Cultural Leadership Conference April 11-14. The conference offers high school students from diverse populations a firsthand look at college life at BVU as they attend classes, seminars, entertainment, and stay in residence halls with current students.

BVU Students to Host "Barefoot Walk"

April 10, 2013
Buena Vista University students are hosting a barefoot walk event on April 16 in support of a national service project, "One Day Without Shoes" to provide shoes for needy children. This will be the second year that students have hosted the event.

BVU Student Wins Design Award

April 09, 2013
Tyson-Jay Domingo won first place for poster design at the regional conference of the National Association of Campus Activities. He had submitted a poster he designed for a BVU Student Activities Board event in February.

Concert Choir to Perform April 14

April 08, 2013
The Buena Vista University Concert Choir will be presenting its Spring Major Works Concert on Sunday, April 14. The choir is directed by Dr. Paula Keeler, who has announced her retirement at the end of this academic year after teaching at BVU for 14 years.

"Show Us Your Stuff" Contest Showcases Digital Creativity

April 03, 2013
Buena Vista University is sponsoring the seventh annual "Show Us Your Stuff" contest which showcases some of the best creative work in digital media in the area.

Ninth Annual Scholars Day to be Held April 29

April 02, 2013
BVU's ninth annual Scholars Day will be held on April 29. BVU students from all disciplines will present original research and other academic work to their peers, professors and the public in an intellectually engaging environment.

BVU Graduate Hilby Earns National Honor for Performance on CPA Exam

April 01, 2013
Laura Hilby, a 2012 BVU graduate, is one of 39 nationwide recipients of the 2012 Elijah Watt Sells Award presented by the American Institute of CPAs to outstanding performers on the uniform CPA exam.

Grundmeyer Named Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year

March 28, 2013
Buena Vista University graduate Dr. Trent Grundmeyer, principal of Indianola High School, has been named the 2013 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.

Spring Break Camping on the Great Wall of China

March 27, 2013
A group of Buena Vista University students and faculty spent the night camping on the Great Wall during their Spring Break trip to China.

BVU Celebrates Radio/Television Milestone with Concert

March 25, 2013
BVU's student-operated television station, University Cable Network, and the BVU Concert Band celebrated the 65th anniversary of the first simulcast by electronic media of an NBC Symphony Orchestra concert with a special event on March 17.

SAB Members to Present At Regional Conference

March 25, 2013
BVU's Student Activities Board members will be attending a regional conference of the National Association for College Activities. Ashley Rogers and Alexa Guessford will present a program describing how to plan and coordinate an event incorporating social media trends.

Buenafication Day to Celebrate 100 Years

March 22, 2013
Buena Vista University will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Buenafication Day in April with a week of activities. The day had its early beginning in 1913 as Hobo Day, an event where students spruced up the campus lawn and buildings.

"Iron Beaver" Challenge Attracts 85 Competitors

March 21, 2013
About 85 BVU students, faculty and staff are participating in the Iron Beaver Challenge, a less intense version of the international Ironman triathlons that draw thousands of competitors from around the world.

Student Honored with National Award for Community Service

March 21, 2013
Tesia Posekany, a junior biology major from Woodburn, has been selected by Iowa Campus Compact as one of three Iowa college students to receive the national Newman Civic Fellows Award.

Students to Focus on Service Experiences Over Spring Break

March 20, 2013
Thirty Buena Vista University students will be heading to three far-flung destinations - Haiti, the Grand Canyon, and Seattle - over spring break, March 25-April 1, with a focus on service work.

Internships Help Put BVU Student on Path to Pro Sports Career

March 18, 2013
Bri Funte, a junior digital media major at BVU, knew early on the value of internships and the importance of gaining real-world experience to affirm her career goals.

PE Majors, Athletes Learning Use of Heart-Rate Monitors to Achieve Lesson Design and Training Goals

March 12, 2013
Physical education majors at BVU are learning how to use heart-rate monitors as a tool to assist them in designing an effective curriculum to improve the health and fitness of students they will be teaching in their future K-12 PE classes.

BVU Named to Higher Education Service Honor Roll

March 07, 2013
Buena Vista University has been named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This is the sixth year BVU has received the award since 2006.

Student's Photo Among Finalists in International Contest

March 05, 2013
A photo by a Buena Vista University senior David Ekstrom has been selected in the finalist category of an international contest sponsored by Photographer's Forum magazine and Nikon. He took the photo near sunset in Florence, Italy.

Three Students Land Internships in Washington, D.C.

March 04, 2013
Three BVU political science students are interning in Washington, D.C. this semester at locations that include the White House, a law firm, and the Naval History and Heritage Command.

BVU to Host 2nd Annual "Career Connect" for Students

February 28, 2013
Buena Vista University will host its second annual Career Connect program for BVU students in March and mid-April. The events are designed for students to meet and make connections with potential employers.

MacArthur Award Goes to ROTC Battalion That Includes BVU Program

February 22, 2013
BVU's Army ROTC program is part of the department that has won one of eight MacArthur Awards for the 2011-12 academic year. This puts the BVU program in the top 1 percent of all ROTC programs nationally.

Beavers Win 11th Conference Title

February 20, 2013
The BVU men's basketball team captured a share of the Iowa Conference regular season title by topping Coe College inside Siebens Fieldhouse, 72-63. The victory is the 11th conference championship for the Beavers.

CEO of First Amendment Center Named 2013 Commencement Speaker

February 20, 2013
Buena Vista University has announced that Ken Paulson, president and CEO of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University and in Washington, D.C., will be the 2013 Commencement speaker on May 25.

Band, Student Organizations Collaborate for March 17 Simulcast of "Blue Sapphire Concert"

February 18, 2013
BVU's student-operated television station, University Cable Network, and the BVU Concert Band will be celebrating the 65th anniversary of the first simulcast by electronic media of an NBC Symphony Orchestra concert with a special event on March 17.

Tom Osborne is Keynote Speaker For Mentoring Group Fundraiser March 25 at BVU

February 18, 2013
Tom Osborne, former University of Nebraska head football coach, will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser for TeamMates of Storm Lake, an organization that conducts a mentoring program for students in local schools.

Nine Business Majors Receive Academic Achievement Awards

February 13, 2013
Nine BVU business majors have been selected for the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award for 2012. The awards were created by an endowment from the foundations established by Dr. Harold Walter Siebens.

Student and Professor Mark First BVU Presence in Antarctica

February 12, 2013
In January, a student and professor became the first representatives of BVU to set foot on Antarctica as part of an academic program. Laura Page and Dr. Melinda Coogan spent two days on one of the South Shetland Islands.

Student MOVE to Host "Glass Slipper Shop" Event

February 11, 2013
BVU's Student MOVE will host an event called "Glass Slipper Shop" on Feb. 28 and March 1, offering hundreds of new and used formal dresses for sale at a low cost. This is the fifth year for the project.

BVU Student Media Organizations Honored at State Conference

February 09, 2013
BVU's student media organizations won several first place awards and other honors at the 2013 conference of the Iowa College Media Association. The Tack Online was named the "2012 multimedia organization of the year."

Students to Present at National Leadership Conference in Tucson

February 07, 2013
Members of Student MOVE at Buena Vista University will be making a presentation at the National Collegiate Leadership Conference in Tucson, Ariz., this month. Their presentation is entitled "Becoming a Super Hero in a Civic World."

Most 2012 BVU Grads Employed, in Grad School

February 01, 2013
A survey shows that 95.6 percent of the graduates in the Class of 2012 were employed or in graduate school within the first six months after graduation. This rate exceeds the national average rate of 67 percent.

Gadgets, Machines and Solar Cells

January 27, 2013
Steve Gutschenritter and Dez Broeg test a solar cell with Dr. Timothy Ehler in their Interim class "How Things Work." The class focuses on understanding the mechanisms and principles behind technological wonders.

BVU Student Wins Three Merit Awards in Regional Theatre Competition

January 25, 2013
The Buena Vista University Theatre has been recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Region 5 Festival. Tyler Klobassa, a junior computer science/information technology major, won three awards for his work in theatre productions.

April Allen, on the Job at Meredith

January 24, 2013
April Allen, is interning at Meredith Corporation in Des Moines during January. She is writing articles and compiling content for Successful Farming's website.

Fundamental Drawing

January 24, 2013
Students in the Interim class "Drawing Fundamentals" practice contour drawing of still life arrangements as part of their studies of the elements and principles of design.

How to be a Recording Star

January 23, 2013
Students in Dr. David Klee's Interim class rehearse for their capstone concert in Anderson Auditorium. The class covered topics including current trends in the music industry, lyric writing and promotion/press kits.

Student Research Adds Historical Context to New Collection of Middle Eastern Artifacts at BVU

January 23, 2013
Since the late educator and philanthropist, Keith Carter of Newell, donated a portion of his Middle Eastern Collection of artifacts to BVU in 2010, students have played an important role in researching, documenting, and restoring the eclectic collection.

Exploring Physical Fitness

January 23, 2013
Dustin Shinkle performs the Windgate test in his Interim class "Exploration and Assessment of Physical Fitness." The course introduces students to physical fitness components and testing procedures.

Creativity & Creative Thinking

January 23, 2013
This class challenges students to think beyond established boundaries and those who would embrace the chance to invent a new way rather than look up an old solution and apply those findings.

A Study of Forgiveness

January 22, 2013
Rev. Ken Meissner's Interim course "Forgiveness" is a study of the psychological and theological perspective of forgiveness through readings personal reflection and group discussion.

"Magic Theatre" for Local Children

January 22, 2013
Students in the children's theatre Interim class perform for Storm Lake elementary students. The course is devoted to improvisational techniques, using imagination, and creating a production teaching tolerance for others.

BVU Alum Serves as "Citizen Co-chair" for Obama Inauguration

January 21, 2013
BVU alumnus Rob Hach of Alta was one of eight "citizen co-chairs" from across the nation selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to take part in the inauguration celebration for President Barack Obama this past weekend.

Winter Survival Skills

January 21, 2013
BVU students work together to weave snowshoes in the Interim class "BVU Survivor." The course focuses on skills needed to hunt, hike and explore.

Exploring Mexican Archaeology

January 18, 2013
BVU students explore the Monte Albán archaeological site in Southern Mexico. The site is home to several monuments and pyramids. They are learning Spanish and performing service in the state of Oaxaca.

Atop an Antarctic Glacier

January 17, 2013
BVU student Laura Page and Dr. Melinda Coogan, assistant professor of biology, spent two days in Antarctica this January. The pair visited Collins Glacier on King George Island.

Native North American Arts and Culture

January 17, 2013
BVU students practice a traditional hands-on beading technique in the Interim class "Native North American Arts and Culture." The class focuses on the cultural significance of Native American artwork.

BVU Co-Sponsors Extreme Winter Festival in Storm Lake

January 16, 2013
Buena Vista University, Storm Lake United and King’s Pointe Resort will co-sponsor an "Extreme Winter Festival" Feb.8-10. Activities include an indoor triathlon, a broomball tournament and an outdoor obstacle course.

Running, Reading, Reflecting

January 16, 2013
This January Interim course motivates students as they fit physical activity into their busy lives. Each session incorporates classroom learning with a running session including toning, strength work and cross training.

Ekstrom Sets Up the Shot

January 15, 2013
David Ekstrom looks through the lens during his January internship with Meredith Corporation in Des Moines. David is working in the company's photography and video production departments.

Stranger Than Fiction

January 14, 2013
Students in Dr. Andrea Frantz's class are exploring issues including the nature of truth-telling journalism, ethics and the role of the storyteller, gaining trust and access, and the anthropological approach to researching a story.

BVU Theatre to Perform "Circle Mirror Transformation"

January 14, 2013
Buena Vista University Theatre will perform "Circle Mirror Transformation" in February. In the play, an unlikely assortment of strangers sign up for a creative drama class and the seemingly silly acting games end up generating real-life drama.

Estelle Siebens Science Center Earns LEED Gold Certification

January 10, 2013
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED gold certification for the Estelle Siebens Science Center at Buena Vista University. The building received a gold certification from the council in the category for existing buildings.

Collection of Middle Eastern Artifacts Finds Home at BVU

January 10, 2013
Buena Vista University will exhibit the Keith Carter Middle Eastern Collection in the Art Gallery from Jan. 22 - Feb. 23. The eclectic collection features over 200 artifacts from the Middle East and around the world.

Introduction to Archaeology

January 10, 2013
In this January Interim class, students are learning archaeological method with a focus on Iowa's cultural heritage. Here, archaeologist Jason Titcomb provides a hands-on experience in flintknapping, the shaping of stone to manufacture tools.