• BVU Adopts an Elementary Classroom
    The BVU School of Education has adopted an elementary school classroom at Field Club Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska. The program helps young students recognize the possibilities that come with a college education.
    Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Riding the Trolley at Walt Disney World
    Students on the "Storytelling with Walt Disney" travel course meet BVU alum Tracy Cochran at Walt Disney World. Tracy drives the horse-drawn trolley up and down Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom.
    Sat, 25 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Exploring Math with Origami
    Students in the "Recreational Mathematics" course explored polyhedra figures using origami. The class focuses on mathematical games with an emphasis on logical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
    Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Students Jam at the "How to Become a Recording Star" Concert
    Dr. David Klee's Interim class, "How to Become a Recording Star," performs in Anderson Auditorium. The concert is the culmination of their month-long study of song writing, music theory, and trends in the music industry.
    Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Learning Chinese Culture and Customs
    Students in Bei Yi's January class "Behind the Gold Star - The Real China" are exploring the culture and customs of China through research and hands-on activities including Chinese knots, paper cutting, and brush calligraphy.
    Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Success in College and Life
    A small group in the Interim class "On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life" discuss a in-class activity about evaluating relationships.
    Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • How Things Work
    Dr. Timothy Ehler's Interim class, "How Things Work," toured the AGCO tractor production facility in Jackson, Minn. The class includes discussions and activities to explore scientific principles behind technological wonders.
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • A Relaxing Mountain View
    Caroyln McDermott briefly relaxes at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. The BVU Global Fellows group visited the park during their January Interim trip.
    Mon, 20 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Exploring Food for Thought
    "Food for Thought" allows students to explore food in a cultural context. Topics include cultural diversity, family traditions, nutrition, food production, and everyday food norms, values and taboos.
    Sun, 19 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • "Voluntourism" Performs Service, Crosses Panama Canal
    Students and faculty on the Interim travel course "Voluntourism" traveled through the Panama Canal on Jan. 16. The Voluntourism class made stops at a rescue mission in Miami, the Cayman Island Animal Shelter, and a children's foundation in Columbia.
    Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • A Rugged Day at Camp Dodge
    Kirsten VanZuiden gets ready to try out the humvee rollover simulator at Camp Dodge in Johnston. She has performed a January internship with the Iowa Association Business and Industry.
    Fri, 17 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Meditation in Motion
    Students in Siebens Fieldhouse explore the graceful and reflective movements of kung fu in "Ching Chi Kung Fu: Meditation in Motion." The class focuses on movement, breathing and wellness.
    Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Welcome to Spain
    Alexis Williams presents a stunning view, overlooking the Spanish city of Toledo. Alexis and other BVU students are studying Spanish for three weeks at the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in the world.
    Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Event Planning & Management
    Students listen to a presentation from Teresa Stuhr, catering manager for Sodexo as a part of their class, Event Planning & Management. Each student presents the planning details for an event using the tips and tricks they have learned.
    Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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  • Study Break with Japanese Culture
    Elementary Japanese students take a short break from learning Japanese grammar and pronunciation with two cultural activities - folding origami paper and trying on kimonos.
    Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:00:00 UTC
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