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Adam Christians Accepts Position

Human Resources

August 7, 2008

We are pleased to announce that Adam Christians has accepted the position of Temporary Help Desk Night Supervisor. Adam will begin his role in the Information Services Department, effective Monday, August 11th. Please join us in welcoming Adam to his new role.
- Human Resources

Student Payroll Cut-Off

Human Resources

August 7, 2008

Monday, August 11th, is the student payroll cut-off. Please have all timesheets turned in to Human Resources by noon. If you have questions please contact Beth at x2049.
- Human Resources

Siebens Fieldhouse

General Announcements

August 4, 2008

Just a head's up...there will be NO HOT WATER in Siebens Fieldhouse on Monday and Tuesday, August 11th & 12th.
- Jan Travis

Assistant Wrestling Coach Position Filled

Human Resources

August 1, 2008

We are pleased to announce that Dana Vote has accepted the position of Assistant Wrestling Coach and will begin his duties immediately. Dana is a 2008 graduate from BVU with an Exercise Science/Sports Management Degree and has served in the role of Student Assistant Wrestling Coach for us. Help us welcome Dana aboard.
- Human Resources

Omaha's 2008 Career Expo

General Announcements

July 30, 2008

Get your application in to over 60 of Omaha's best employers, gathered all at the same location and at the same time. Join them on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE.
- Career Services

Free Sailing!

General Announcements

July 30, 2008

Kiwanis Community Sailing is offering free sailing for the community. BVU English professor Matthew Packer will host open sailing next week Monday through Thursday, August 4-7, from 5pm to 8:30pm. This is an opportunity for sailors in the community to enjoy the lake and for anyone else to learn about sailing. Matt will give you free lessons or just a ride along in a sailboat. Come down one evening or all four. Wear your swimming suit and come prepared for fun. We have the life jackets and the sailboats. Matt and Kiwanis Community Sailing will help you from whatever sailing experience you bring along. Kiwanis Community Sailing sails from our dock just east of the Tree Museum at Geneseo Street and West Lakeshore Drive (under construction).
- Matthew Packer

Assistant Athletic Trainer Position Filled

Human Resources

July 29, 2008

We are pleased to announce that Matt Hanson has accepted the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. Matt will begin his position on August 1, 2008. Please join us in welcoming him to BVU.
- Human Resources

Crayons, Pencils, and Paper OH MY!

General Announcements

July 29, 2008

As a child do you remember going shopping for your new school supplies? The new school year is approaching us and many children in the Storm Lake area do not have the essential tools they need to help aid in their learning. From now until August 8th you can help make a child’s school year special by donating crayons, pencils, folders, paper, markers and any other supplies that you see fit. Bring the supplies to the Community Service Office in the GSLC. If you have questions please call Ashley Farmer at 749-2443 or e-mail farmer@bvu.edu
- Ashley Farmer Director of Community Service

Student Payroll Cut-Off

Human Resources

July 25, 2008

Monday, July 28th, is the student payroll cut-off. Please have all time sheets turned into Human Resources by noon. If you have questions. Please contact Beth at x2049. Thank you.
- Human Resources

AlcoholEdu for College

Good News

July 25, 2008

Buena Vista University is one of hundreds of institutions nationwide taking a new approach to alcohol prevention...

We are excited to offer our incoming freshman, AlcoholEdu for College – a science-based course taken by hundreds of thousands of students each year. The course aims not to preach but rather to educate students about alcohol and its effects on the mind and body.

Whether or not they drink, AlcoholEdu for College empowers students to make well-informed decisions and better cope with the drinking behavior of peers.

AlcoholEdu for College offers a confidential, personalized experience for each student. The course includes:

•5 modules of alcohol-related content

•Personalized feedback

•Interactive exercises

•Access to a student social networking site

BVU students were given access to begin the program July 25th and will complete the entire program by October 6th.

If you have questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact Tami Laursen at 1238 in the Office of Health Services & Wellness.
- Tami Laursen