The featured guest artist will be Dr. Josh Calkin, the associate professor of low brass and assistant director of bands at Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb.

More than 320 people gathered for the event, including middle and high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and professionals from across the state of Iowa.

Naig, who is a 2000 graduate of BVU with degrees in biology and political science, was appointed to his new role last month by Governor Kim Reynolds.

The University's beloved tradition will conclude with a new "Strike Out Hunger" can drive, which is being held in conjunction with the BVU baseball game that is scheduled for May 1 at 6 p.m. versus Loras College.

The announcement of the institute aligns with recent and emerging trends showing there is high demand for college graduates with a degree in agricultural programs.

"Noises Off" provides humorous insight into the onstage and offstage challenges of producing a play.

The BVU Board of Trustees appointed Merchant as the Universityäó»s president in February 2017. Merchant officially began his term on June 26, 2017, after working in higher education for more than 20 years.

Thomas' private practice work equips BVU students with special networking opportunities and practical observation experiences, including shadowing Thomas when she testifies in court as an expert witness.

The event will feature IPR reporter and "Morning Edition" host Clay Masters, as well as four panelists from across the state.

BVU participants served with World Hunger Relief, Inc., a faith-based organization committed to the alleviation of food insecurity and malnutrition through sustainable agriculture and community development.

BVU participants served with a variety of causes, including 4Sarah, a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower change in the life direction of women and girls who are victims of sex trafficking.

BVU students served with the Panorama Service Expedition and immersed themselves in the area's culture and served on a farm alongside locals helping prepare grounds for planting coffee trees.

This year's AWOL program took BVU students to Atlanta, Texas, and Nicaragua, where they performed service with a variety of organizations.

The Order of Cumberland and Tollefson was established in 1994 and is reserved for faculty members who have given exceptional service to the University.

The donation came from the proceeds of Student M.O.V.E.'s annual Glass Slipper Shop event, which gives the local community the opportunity to purchase new and gently used prom dresses and other formal dresses at a lower cost.