Students, faculty, and staff are performing a week of service on Catalina Island, focusing on Environmentalism. Others are serving in various capacities for Outlook 360 in the Dominican Republic, focusing on English Education.
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Kathryn Tyykila has been named a Newman Fellow in recognition of her exemplary volunteer service. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes and supports community-committed students.
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The Center’s cutting-edge simulation room will immerse users with more than 800 pre-programmed computer generated scenarios, allowing students to integrate real-world situations into the classroom.
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Buena Vista University is opening its doors to Argosy University students looking to complete bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Undergraduate tuition at BVU is normally priced more than $100 less per credit hour than Agrosy’s rate.
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Storm Lake Middle School students took part in activities on campus. More than 50 BVU students guided them through dodgeball, an obstacle course, dance yoga, and other fun activities.
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The two entities have announced a marketing partnership involving BVU’s purchase of naming rights to the Country Club. It will be renamed Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek Country Club.
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The documentary, written and produced by BVU digital media students, shows how a 520-acre “card” for Mickey Mouse’s birthday generated international news and acclaim for the Walt Disney Company and hundreds of northern Iowa residents. It premieres on March 28.
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The recipient of the award, which was endowed by the late Paul and Vivian McCorkle, will receive a sabbatical and a $30,000 stipend for faculty development.
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Amanda Ragan, who attended Buena Vista University in Mason City, has traveled an unconventional path to arrive at her place in the Iowa Senate. She balanced work and family commitments while earning a bachelor’s degree in human services.
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From the Super Bowl to PBS to independent league baseball, Andrew Bandstra's experiences have landed him a job with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He is the broadcast and media relations coordinator with the independent league baseball franchise.
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The BVU student mentoring program brought 40 middle school and high school students to campus for a day of service, food, and games.
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The Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award rewards business and science students who excel in their academic pursuits and encourages quality learning experiences for students outside the classroom.
During this year’s January Interim, a three-week program that offers opportunities for unique campus and travel experiences, several Buena Vista University students traveled to the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui.
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Blue Steel, the new BVU Pep Band, has entertained fans, players, and coaches who gathered at Siebens Fieldhouse this season. Students from 13 high schools in the region joined the band for the Beavers' final home basketball doubleheader.
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Several S-STEM scholarship students built bridges, catapults, and mini ecosystems with Storm Lake Middle School students. The group is pioneering a new, large-scale scholarship program at Buena Vista University.
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