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20 High-Achieving BVU Science Seniors Ready for the Next Challenge
May 17, 2013
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.
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Students are Japanese Karaoke Finalists
May 16, 2013
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.
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BVU Grad Andre Wagner: Streets & Shadows
May 15, 2013
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.
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Beavers Race Their Cardboard Boats
May 13, 2013
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.
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Buenafication Day Generates Over 4,700 Hours of Service
May 13, 2013
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.
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Collection of Middle Eastern Artifacts at BVU Available to Check Out
May 13, 2013
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.
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BVU Choir’s "Concert in the Park" Set for May 19
May 13, 2013
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.
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"One Day Without Shoes" Event Raises $790
May 10, 2013
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.
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BVU Student Mentoring Program Receives $1,500 Grant
May 9, 2013
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.
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Campus Safety Alert Systems Vary, Leaving Emergency Gaps
May 8, 2013
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.
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Buena Vista University Students Present Academic Work and Research on Scholars Day
April 29, 2013
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.
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BVU Theatre Presents "Don't Dress for Dinner"
April 28, 2013
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.
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BVU Group Performs Spring Break Service in Haiti
April 28, 2013
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.
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BVU Students Honored for Academics and Leadership
April 27, 2013
Buena Vista University honored over 200 students for outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership at the annual Student Recognition Dinner on April 27.
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Student Media Leaders Place Second in National Contest
April 26, 2013
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.
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Computer Science Students Practice Data Protection During Hacking Challenge
April 24, 2013
The BVU Computer Science department hosted its first-ever "Capture the Flag" hacking challenge. As part of the 24-hour challenge, each team of students defended their own virtual server while trying to infiltrate other teams' servers.
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