Beaver alumni, students and faculty gathered to celebrate Dr. Bruce Ellingson's 31 years at Buena Vista University. Digital media faculty, past and present, spoke eloquently of his impact on the university and its students.

Buena Vista University Theatre presented "Into the Woods" on April 24-25 and May 1-2 in Schaller Memorial Chapel. The musical brings together classic fairytale stories including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and more.

Athletic training students studied the effects of "foam rolling" and presented their findings at Scholars Day, Buena Vista University's celebration of students' intellectual and scholarly accomplishments.

Buena Vista University celebrated Buenafication Day, a time-honored campus tradition, on April 30. Students, faculty and staff spent the day having fun and performing service.

The Buena Vista University Concert Band, under the direction of Jerry Bertrand, will present its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 10 in Schaller Memorial Chapel.

The BVU National Alumni Association presented two students with "Senior of the Year" honors at the Student Recognition Dinner on April 25. The seniors selected were Beth Weber and Ian Grigsby.

Buena Vista University's media students and organizations received 15 awards in the annual Society for Collegiate Journalists national media contest. Entries are judged by professionals in the media industry.

BVU students participated in a dance marathon to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. The event raised $3,000, which will be used to enhance childrenäó»s healthcare services and fund special services and health education for children and families.

Buena Vista University's 11th annual Scholars Day was held April 24. The event provided students from all disciplines an opportunity to present their best presentations, original research, academic posters, artistic creations, and performances to their peers, professors, and the public.

Buena Vista University pre-law students got the chance to visit Creighton University School of Law, one of BVU's 3+3 law program partners, where they met with Nebraska Supreme Court justices during the court's special session on April 2.

BVU Theatre has announced the cast for its spring production of "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, which will take place April 24-25 and May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m., and April 26 at 2 p.m. in Anderson Auditorium.

ROTC Cadet Matthew Hanson, a senior business economics major from Stanton, received the Reserve Officer Training Corps Governor's Cup ROTC Award for outstanding achievement from Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.

Students from the BVU computer science department competed against each other and students from three additional universities during a computer security attack-and-defend contest.

BVU digital media students traveled to the Central States Communication Association Conference with Jerry Johnson SL'85. While there, they had a chance to meet Mei-Lien Converse SL'12.

Buena Vista Universityäó»s digital media department hosted the third annual SHOWOFF Student Media Festival on April 10. The festival allows high school juniors and seniors to submit media projects for award consideration in a variety of categories.