http://www.bvu.edu/news News Headlines from Buena Vista University http://www.bvu.edu/global/images/archrss.jpg http://www.bvu.edu/news http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=506d6bc1-fbd5-4631-bb67-ab58b154892a http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=506d6bc1-fbd5-4631-bb67-ab58b154892a 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=1e5ef7b2-16e5-4cd6-89d3-5ead3b39c791 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=1e5ef7b2-16e5-4cd6-89d3-5ead3b39c791 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:14:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=58469b2c-26d0-48fd-8728-5a419c86292b http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=58469b2c-26d0-48fd-8728-5a419c86292b 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. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=d5363e35-a0f4-44ad-8b8e-d8e5038a36da http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=d5363e35-a0f4-44ad-8b8e-d8e5038a36da 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. Mon, 13 May 2013 18:15:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=6cd64c71-6aaf-4221-b596-2f6e231023b3 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=6cd64c71-6aaf-4221-b596-2f6e231023b3 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. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:45:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=7761e538-a878-4d8a-bdcc-d5ec1fdc3c96 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=7761e538-a878-4d8a-bdcc-d5ec1fdc3c96 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. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:06:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=7ca5c277-6e28-4177-9e7f-1e6a670f8afd http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=7ca5c277-6e28-4177-9e7f-1e6a670f8afd 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. Mon, 13 May 2013 08:56:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=c397d991-1c88-41de-b025-1bfada612fe0 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=c397d991-1c88-41de-b025-1bfada612fe0 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. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:42:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=f2b1ca55-da4e-420c-ac2a-179ab4020813 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=f2b1ca55-da4e-420c-ac2a-179ab4020813 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. Thu, 09 May 2013 20:52:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=70218018-8d73-4385-b706-e8944ce0b619 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=70218018-8d73-4385-b706-e8944ce0b619 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. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:27:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=aeb458d9-08a7-4053-9b25-dd894a6169ab http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=aeb458d9-08a7-4053-9b25-dd894a6169ab 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. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:10:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=f33385b4-42a9-4b6f-8d65-1633dc63073a http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=f33385b4-42a9-4b6f-8d65-1633dc63073a 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. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:32:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=7c780e19-6471-4636-9fac-64fd18d7698a http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=7c780e19-6471-4636-9fac-64fd18d7698a 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. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:16:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=74b8f475-e378-46cd-a555-63b2e8eaaf34 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=74b8f475-e378-46cd-a555-63b2e8eaaf34 Buena Vista University honored over 200 students for outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership at the annual Student Recognition Dinner on April 27. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:00:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=b08f72e9-6ef2-4199-aaf4-128d3fb3d9c3 http://www.bvu.edu/about/news/detail.dot?id=b08f72e9-6ef2-4199-aaf4-128d3fb3d9c3 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. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:57:00 CDT