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A Unique Buena Vista Quilt

May 16, 2012
Rebecca Roth SL'11, right, proudly displays a quilt made of t-shirts from her time as a Buena Vista student. The quilt was made by her mother, LaVon.

Students Share Academic Work on Scholars Day

May 01, 2012
BVU's eighth annual Scholars Day was held on April 30. The day provided students from all disciplines the opportunity to present original research and other academic work in an interactive and intellectually engaging environment.

Seniors of the Year Named

April 28, 2012
The BVU National Alumni Association's 2012 Seniors of the Year Awards were presented Kelli Bass, a mathematics and secondary education major from Boone, and Marcus Rihner, a mathematics major from Denison.

BVU Student Accepted for Competitive Science Fellowship

April 27, 2012
Caitlin Hof, a sophomore biochemistry, biology, chemistry and psychology quadruple major at BVU, has been accepted to the highly-competitive Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research for the summer of 2012.

Buenafication Day Logs Nearly 2,400 Hours of Service

April 25, 2012
Over 1,100 volunteers participated in Buena Vista University’s 99th annual Buenafication Day on April 24, contributing 2,376 hours of community service.

Alumni Return for Cultural Leadership Conference

April 15, 2012
Alumni returned to BVU to help with the 2012 Cultural Leadership Conference (CLC). Thank you to everyone who helped at the conference which offered leadership development to high school students from across the Midwest and beyond.

Recycling Week Contest Encourages Trash Talk

April 13, 2012
Ready, set, recycle! The BVU Sustainability Task Force and Residence Life are co-sponsoring a Recycling Week contest through April 23. The contest coincides with the group's mission to create a more sustainable environment.

"Show Us Your Stuff!"

April 09, 2012
UPDATE: the deadline for entries has been moved to April 23! BVU's Teaching and Learning with Technology Center (TLTC) wants to see what you've got in the 6th annual "Show Us Your Stuff! Digital Creativity Contest."

Helen Blunt, 105-Year-Old BV Grad

April 06, 2012
Having lived more than a century, Buena Vista grad Helen Blunt has witnessed history, both of the nation and her alma mater. Listen to her interview with BVU student Grace Bodey, courtesy of The Tack.

Grigsby Reminisces About His BVU Career

April 06, 2012
Prof. Lanny Grigsby has been at Buena Vista for over fifty years, and is now teaching his grandson, Ian. Listen to his interview with BVU student Kyle Ahrendsen, courtesy of The Tack.

BVU on President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

March 19, 2012
For the fifth year since 2006, BVU has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, in recognition of the institution's commitment to volunteering in communities near and far.

BVU Creates Sustainability Task Force

March 05, 2012
Buena Vista is doing more to reduce its impact on the environment. With the formation of a Sustainability Task Force, the university is hoping to change how those on campus live and think with regards to the world around them.

BVU Names Nationally Known Scholar as School of Education Dean

March 05, 2012
Buena Vista University has announced that Dr. Paul Theobald, a nationally known scholar and expert on the history of education in the United States, has been named dean of the School of Education.

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady To Deliver Commencement Address at BVU

March 02, 2012
Buena Vista University has announced that Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark S. Cady will deliver the keynote address at the 2012 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 26.

Wythe Award Finalists Announced

February 28, 2012
Four BVU professors have been named finalists for the 2012 George Wythe Award for excellence in teaching. The winner will be announced at the Faculty/Staff Recognition Dinner in May.

Interim Courses Take Students Around the World

February 26, 2012
Many BVU students traveled the world during this year's January Interim - a three-week program that gives students the opportunity to take travel courses, enroll in unique classes on campus, and participate in internships.

Beavers Win Seventh Iowa Conference Tournament

February 25, 2012
The Buena Vista men's basketball team won a thrilling 54-52 victory over top-seed Coe College to capture the program’s seventh Iowa Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship and an automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championships.

BVU Alum Competes for Cash on "Jeopardy"

February 24, 2012
Brooks Humphreys, a 1993 graduate of the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies Council Bluffs location, is appearing on "Jeopardy" with a chance to win big money. The teacher is a long-time fan of the quiz show.

Broll Takes Second at IIAC Wrestling Championships

February 24, 2012
Buena Vista junior Brian Broll, ranked 10th nationally at 184, took second during Friday's Iowa Conference Wrestling Championships, hosted by Coe College.

Alumni Enjoy Bacon Festival

February 18, 2012
Several BVU alumni attended the fifth annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Feb. 18. They had their photo taken with the festival mascot, which as you might expect, is a pig.

Wes Nordquist Steal, Dunk

February 16, 2012
BVU junior Wes Nordquist steals the ball on defense, then dunks on the fast break early in the game against Luther College. The Beavers went on to win the game 67-49.

"Voices of Hope" to be Presented April 26 at BVU

February 15, 2012
A new play based on a book co-authored by Dr. Wind Goodfriend, associate professor of psychology, will be presented Thursday, April 26. The performance highlights issues of relationship violence, using nine true stories from a variety of former victims.