BVUNews
Announcements and Notices
for the Campus Community
Submit Item | RSS
Faculty/ Staff Payroll Cutoff
Human Resources
Posted May 20, 2013
Monday,May 20th is the faculty/staff payroll cut-off for the range of dates of 4/15/13-05/19/2013. Please have your timecard approved by noon and make sure there are no purple times. For those of you submitting paper timesheets please make sure they are turned in by noon as well. If you have any questions, please contact Amy at x2061. Thank you
- Human Resources
Our Culture: Our Stories Reception
General Announcements
Posted May 20, 2013
Check out our stories! Two Buena Vista University courses will be hosting a special reception Wednesday, May 22nd to celebrate the community’s stories uncovered by BVU students and Storm Lake sixth graders through the Our Culture: Our Stories projects. The gallery includes videos and pictures about diversity, social justice, and the BVU community, showing off all of the great work that has been done by these students this semester. The reception is from 6-8 p.m. in the BVU Art Gallery in the Social Science and Arts Hall on campus. Refreshments will also be provided. The display opens on Monday, May 20th and will continue to be open until Saturday, May 25th.
- Our Culture: Our Stories Class
Moonlight Breakfast
General Announcements
Posted May 19, 2013
Student Affairs invites you to take a break from studying for finals and join us in the food court between 9:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. tonight. Tonight we will have scrambled eggs, salsa, bacon, fresh fruit, breakfast pizza and pancakes with strawberries, blue berries, bananas and lots of whip cream. We also encourage you to relax and join in a game of trivia with prizes. We hope to see you there.
- Mark Kirkholm
Woman's Ring Found
General Announcements
Posted May 17, 2013
A woman’s ring was found near the Food Court and turned into Student Affairs on Friday, May 17. Please stop in Student Affairs and check with Security if you lost a ring and can give a description of the lost item. Thank you.
- Nancy Marshall
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 17, 2013
Jason Ramos' last day at BVU was May 17th. We wish Jason well in his future endeavors!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 17, 2013
Whitney Dickinson will begin on August 1st as Cheerleading Coach. Please join us in welcoming Whitney to BVU!
- Human Resources
Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research
General Announcements
Posted May 17, 2013
Be a hero for kids with cancer! Whether you decide to shave your head, donate to Locks of Love, help with fundraising, volunteer, or donate, you'll be a part of a truly wonderful project. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Get involved and you'll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers. If you have any interest in helping with this fundraiser through shaving your head, cutting your hair, or volunteering, contact Emily Crouch at crouemi@bvu.edu.
- Emily Crouch
End of Year Reminder
General Announcements
Posted May 17, 2013
A reminder to all students to turn in all keys, books, supplies, computers (if graduating or not returning), etc. to prevent additional charges on your student account. Please check your student account balance before leaving campus. Any students with a balance due will have a financial hold on their account that will prevent students from registering for classes for Fall. Students not enrolled in the upcoming fall semester are required to turn in their notebook computers before they leave. Students not pre-registered, or who do not return in the fall, will be charged a daily fee for use of their computer until it is returned. In addition, no transcripts or diplomas are released until accounts are paid in full. Students are not allowed to return until all outstanding balances are paid. Accounts may be viewed or paid through Campus Connect at any time. If you have questions, please stop by the Business Office or call at 749-2041. Prompt attention to your outstanding balance will be appreciated.
- Business Office
- Business Office
Commencement
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
Congratulations Seniors! We want to wish you well on your achievement. Please check out the commencement web page for all the details regarding Commencement Day: http://www.bvu.edu/commencement/.
Please note that on Commencement Day, Sodexo will be serving a commencement brunch that is open to your friends and family. Tickets for the brunch buffet may be purchased at the Sodexo Foodservice Office between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Friday, May 24, with ticket also being sold from 9-11 a.m. Commencement morning in the foyer outside Anderson Auditorium or at the door. We would encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance so as to make your Commencement Day run as smooth as possible.
- Melissa Richter
CHECK YOUR RIDE Before End of Semester
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
As part of the 24/7 For Your Safety initiative, the Office for Student Affairs, in cooperation with Fitzpatrick Auto Center, encourages all BVU students to Check Your Ride before you travel at the end of the semester. Simply go to Fitzpatrick Auto Center, 1301 N. Lake, during the week of Wednesday, May 15 – Wednesday, May 22 to have a Fitzpatrick technician give your vehicle a quick safety inspection. Fitzpatrick technicians will check all of your fluid levels, check all your belts and hoses, and check your tire pressure. The best part is, it's absolutely free! Just bring your BVU Student ID with you in order for you to participate. If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Student Affairs.
- Nancy Marshall
Residence Halls Closing
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
All students not graduating should be checked out of their residence hall room within 24 hours after their last final exam and no later than 6:00pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Graduates and students assisting with graduation must be checked out no later than 12:00pm on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Summer students will begin to move to their summer rooms on Sunday, May 26, 2013. All students who are staying on campus after Thursday, May 23, 2013 and are not a graduating senior will need to be approved by the Director of Residence Life. Approvals are limited and will only be given for University obligations. All students should make sure that they properly check out of their room with a Resident Assistant before leaving campus. For more information please see the Residence Hall Community Standards section of the Student Handbook: http://www.bvu.edu/bv/student-handbook/residence-hall-community-standards/.
- Dijon DeLaPorte, Director of Residence Life
Open Session for Faculty and Staff; Candidate for Director of Career Services
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
Attention Faculty/ Staff: On Monday, May 20th at 1:30 PM in Hansen 8 there will be an Open Session for the Director of Career Services- Candidate #1. The candidate's resume can be found on Roles under Open Sessions Candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions. Thanks!
- Nancy Marshall
Ride to Omaha
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
Any one need a ride to go to Omaha airport?
I am going to Omaha airport next Saturday 25th May at 9AM.
There are 2 seats available, and we can share the gas money.
Just email me at shindon@bvu.edu
- DJ Shin
Finals Massages!
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
On Monday, May 20th we will have massages available to the students from 11am to 4pm in Dows Conference Center. A reminder to all students: please sign up at 11am! We will go by who is signed up first, not by who is waiting so it is important that you sign up! We wish you the best on all of your finals and look forward to seeing you on Monday!
- Alexis Williams
ACES Change of Grade Deadline Extended
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
ACES Change of Grade Contract Deadline has been extended until noon on Friday, May 24. If you have not fulfilled the minimum requirements for the current semester, but you have attended a minimum of 6 events (including the correct distribution), you may file for an ACES “Change of Grade Contract”. A maximum of 2 events may be made up with a change of grade contract. You will find the link on the ACES Homepage in the upper left hand corner. Go to this link and follow the instructions for submission. You will find this link on the ACES Homepage must submit this before 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 24. You will find information concerning “Change of Grade Contracts” under “Requirements” on the ACES website. If you have questions concerning your attendance status or “Change of Grade Contracts”, please contact Peter Steinfeld by email steinfeld@bvu.edu or phone ext. 2205.
- Melissa Richter
Thank You
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
I want to thank everyone who was able to attend the farewell party in my honor on Tuesday afternoon and to the many who contributed to a gift card, thank you so much. A sincere thank you to Dr. McKeon and Student Affairs for the beautiful plaque which I will treasure always. Grace Sullivan and Jeff Loving, thank you for your gift of music, a very special and unexpected treasure! As I’ve said so often, it is a privilege to do the work that we do. I’m exceedingly grateful to be part of the life of this university.
- Carol Lytle, Career Services
Media Support Technician
Human Resources
Posted May 16, 2013
Buena Vista University currently has an opening for a Media Support Technician in the Event Technical Services department. BVU seeks a qualified theater technician to assist with live performance and presentation events on campus. The qualified applicant will primarily be responsible for operating and maintaining theatrical lighting equipment, but also assisting with other aspects of event production. Qualified applicant will also be responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining multimedia classroom technology around campus. Good customer service skills required. High School diploma or equivalent is required and a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.
To apply please complete the following items:
• An electronic application at www.bvu.edu/hr, and
• Send a resume and three references to Human Resources one of three ways.
Email: humanresources@bvu.edu
Mail to: Buena Vista University, Human Resources Department, 610 W. 4th St., Storm Lake, IA 50588
Fax: 712-749-1449
EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer
- Human Resources
Forwarding Addresses
General Announcements
Posted May 16, 2013
Please use our new Mailroom web page to submit your forwarding addresses before the end of the semester, or let us know if you will be staying on campus this summer. http://web.bvu.edu/mailroom/ Whether you are graduating, transferring, or going home for the summer… please let us know where we can forward your mail. Thank you. Mail & Printing Services, x2360
- Chappell Tommasi
Annual Great Boat Float
Good News
Posted May 15, 2013
The Office of Student Affairs, Outdoor Adventure Club and Recreation Services would like to thank all the participants and volunteers that contributed to the success of the boat races this year. Five teams raced their unique and creative cardboard creations and many spectators cheered from the shore. Thanks again!
- Ellen Schiltz
Host Families Desperately Needed
General Announcements
Posted May 15, 2013
Host families are needed to provide an overnight stay the weekend of July 20th and 21st for Japanese high school students that are attending a summer English program at BVU. The students are from Showa Daiichi high school in Tokyo. This experience is rewarding for all and is a very valued experience for the students. Host families will be invited to a farewell dinner party the evening of July 24. If you are able to host 2 students or if you know of someone that may be interested please contact Shawn Stone (732-6649) or email (stone@bvu.edu).
- Shawn Stone
Graduating Senior Exit Survey
General Announcements
Posted May 15, 2013
Storm Lake graduating seniors: part of your exit process is a short survey about the status of your future plans. Please take a moment and go to: http://www.bvu.edu/bv/career-services/graduation-survey.dot. If you are searching for employment or are unsure of your plans, your Career Services staff is always ready to assist. Thank you.
- Career Services
Commencement Brunch Tickets
General Announcements
Posted May 15, 2013
On Commencement Day, Sodexo will be serving a commencement brunch that is open to your friends and family.
Tickets for the brunch buffet may be purchased at the Sodexo Foodservice Office between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Friday, May 24, with ticket also being sold from 9-11 a.m. Commencement morning in the foyer outside Anderson Auditorium or at the door. We would encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance so as to make your Commencement Day run as smooth as possible.
Read more at http://www.bvu.edu/about/commencement/brunch.dot#ixzz2TNRAQifo
Buena Vista University
- Melissa Richter
AmeriCorps 2013-2014
General Announcements
Posted May 15, 2013
The Office of Civic Engagement is currently collecting a list of students interested in the Iowa College AmeriCorps Program that we host on campus. Students commit themselves to 300 or 450 hours of service and upon completion receive $1,132 or $1,415 towards education expenses. Service projects can include, but are not limited to internships at non-profits, social work or education practicum hours, or general volunteering. If you are interested, please e-mail farmer@bvu.edu
- Dr. Ashley Farmer-Hanson
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Meghann Kehoe is now Human Resources Manager. Meghann previously served as Accounts Receivables Manager. Join us in congratulating Meghann on her new position.
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Beth McNally is now Accounts Receivables Manager. Beth previously served as Human Resources Manager. Join us in congratulating Beth on her new position.
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Linda Emery began on May 13th as Student Enrollment Specialist/ Advisor- Ottumwa & Newton. Please join us in welcoming Linda to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Deanna Johnson will be the Cashier in the Business Office starting May 20th. Deanna previously served as Specialist Information Management in Institutional Advancement. Join us in congratulating Deanna on her new position.
- Human Resources
Open Session for Faculty and Staff; Candidate for Director of Career Services
General Announcements, BVU Community
Posted May 14, 2013
Attention Faculty/ Staff: On Monday, May 20th at 1:30 PM in Hansen 8 there will be an Open Session for the Director of Career Services- Candidate #1. The candidate's resume can be found on Roles under Open Sessions Candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions. Thanks!
- Nancy Marshall
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Alison Myrtue will be Assistant Women's Soccer Coach starting on August 1st. Alison previously served as Office Manager- Career Services. Join us in congratulating Alison on her new position.
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Matt Ossenfort will begin on June 1st as Education Coordinator/ Advisor- Council Bluffs & Creston. Please join us in welcoming Matt to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Bill Pester will begin on July 1st as Education Coordinator/ Advisor- Ottumwa & Newton. Please join us in welcoming Bill to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Richard Halverson will begin on August 1st as Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach. Please join us in welcoming Richard to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Kylie Hammer will begin on June 28th as Admissions Counselor. Please join us in welcoming Kylie to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Josh Nielsen will begin on May 28th as HVAC/ General Maintenance. Please join us in welcoming Josh to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Morgan Anderson began on May 13th as Accounting Assistant-GPS. Please join us in welcoming Morgan to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Jennifer Radley will begin on August 1st as Assistant Women's Softball Coach. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Kristy Molencamp will begin on May 30th as Student Enrollment Specialist/ Advisor- Mason City. Please join us in welcoming Kristy to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Monica Welander will begin on May 30th as Education Coordinator/ Advisor- Estherville. Please join us in welcoming Monica to BVU!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Janet McClure's last day at BVU was May 3rd. We wish Janet well in her future endeavors!
- Human Resources
Employee Update
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
Justin Isbell's last day at BVU was April 19th. We wish Justin well in his future endeavors!
- Human Resources
Faculty/Staff Recognition Dinner
Human Resources
Posted May 14, 2013
It is not too late to RSVP for the Faculty/Staff Recognition Dinner on May 24th in the Dow’s Grand Ballroom. Cocktail hour is at 5:15 PM and dinner will be served at 6:15 PM. Please RSVP at www.bvu.edu/dinner by May 17, 2013. Contact Human Resources Office if you have any questions. Thanks!
- Human Resources
OCOS Reception
General Announcements
Posted May 14, 2013
Check out our stories! Two Buena Vista University courses will
be hosting a special reception Wednesday, May 22nd to
celebrate the community’s stories uncovered by BVU students
and Storm Lake sixth graders through the Our Culture: Our
Stories projects. The gallery includes videos and pictures
about diversity, social justice, and the BVU community,
showing off all of the great work that has been done by these
students this semester. The reception is from 6-8 p.m. in the
BVU Art Gallery in the Social Science and Art Hall on campus.
Refreshments will also be provided.
The display opens on Monday, May 20th and will continue to
be open until Saturday, May 25th.
- Our Culture: Our Stories Class
Chemistry in Art Poster Session
General Announcements
Posted May 14, 2013
Ever wonder what the Chemistry in Art general education class
is all about? Think you might like to take it? Want to see
what your fellow students are up to? Come check out our
poster session on Thursday, May 16 from 9:30-10:45 AM in
the Forum. See all the amazing projects we've done this
semester and learn a little more about how science and art
intersect!
- Melanie Hauser
Campus Wide Book Drive
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
A book is worth a thousand worlds. Please contribute to the Student M.O.V.E. sponsored drive this year all through finals week if you have either unused or used books. There will be boxes for deposit at the Information Desk and in the Campus Store. The books are sold online with proceeds going to a local charity or nonprofit. Contact Kevin Coriolan at corikev@bvu.edu with questions.
- Kevin Coriolan
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
Cheer tryouts will be held on Sunday, June 9th, and Sunday, June 16th at 1pm in the fieldhouse. You only need to attend one of the sessions. If you are interested in trying out to become a memeber of the BVU Cheer Squad, please email Angie Johnson at johnson5@bvu.edu. Please include what year you will be entering, what date you will be attending tryouts, where you are from, and an explanation of previous cheer experience. Hope to see you all there!! :)
- Angie Johnson
Summer Job Opportunity
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
Are you working at BVU or living in the Storm Lake area this summer and looking for another part time job? The Admissions Office is looking for summer Tele Team members to help call prospective students starting on June 3rd! Callers are required to work 12-15 hours a week but with very flexible times from 10am-8pm Monday-Friday. Please stop by the Admissions Office to pick up an application and sign up for an interview time. Interviews will be held May 27-May 31th. If you have any questions, please email Liz Tjaden at tjadene@bvu.edu
- Liz Tjaden
Residence Halls Closing
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
All students not graduating should be checked out of their residence hall room within 24 hours after their last final exam and no later than 6:00pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Graduates and students assisting with graduation must be checked out no later than 12:00pm on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Summer students will begin to move to their summer rooms on Sunday, May 26, 2013. All students who are staying on campus after Thursday, May 23, 2013 and are not a graduating senior will need to be approved by the Director of Residence Life. Approvals are limited and will only be given for University obligations. All students should make sure that they properly check out of their room with a Resident Assistant before leaving campus. For more information please see the Residence Hall Community Standards section of the Student Handbook: http://www.bvu.edu/bv/student-handbook/residence-hall-community-standards/.
- Dijon DeLaPorte, Director of Residence Life
Plunge 2013
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
Does your student organization or campus office want a table at the Plunge? Please visit the following link to reserve your table today. http://www.bvu.edu/bv/student-activities/ The 2013 Plunge will be held Thursday, August 29th from 6- 8pm in the Grand Foyer of the Forum.
- Becka Neary-DeLaPorte
Souls for Soles
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
Do you have shoes that you no longer wear and want to get rid of
before summer break? Would you like to help a child without shoes
protect their feet? SASW has a solution for both! The Student
Association of Social Workers is collecting shoes for Souls for Soles
until May 23rd. Recepticles are located in Pierce-White, Social Science
and Art, Dixion-Eilers, Swope, Grand and Liberty. Donate your unused
shoes before the year ends!
- Jennifer Marshall
Last week of tutoring
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
The CAE will be closing for tutoring on Friday, May 17th at 5:00 so our tutors can concentrate on their own final exams. Students are still welcome to study in the CAE during finals week but student tutors will not be available. Good luck with the year-end activities, papers, projects, and tests!
- Donna Musel
Student Payroll Cutoff
Human Resources
Posted May 13, 2013
Monday, May 13th, is student payroll cut-off. Please remember to approve your timecard by 5pm. Paper timesheets need to be turned in by 5pm as well. If you have any questions, please contact Amy at ext. 2061
- Human Resources
IT Maintenance Window
General Announcements
Posted May 13, 2013
An IT maintenance window is scheduled for this Friday, May 17,
from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM. During this time it is possible that all
BVU sites, network, and email may experience intermittent
outages.
- Josh Droegmiller
Graduation Application Deadline - December 2013/January 2014
General Announcements
Posted May 10, 2013
Friday, May 10 was the deadline for Storm Lake Campus students who plan to graduate in December 2013 or January 2014 to submit an application for graduation. If you plan to graduate in December 2013 or January 2014 and did not receive an application email, please call the Registrar’s office (x2233) or email berglundl@bvu.edu. If you plan to graduate in December 2013 or January 2014 and have not returned your application, please do so by Friday, May 17.
- Lori Berglund
Summer Job Opportunity
General Announcements
Posted May 10, 2013
Are you working at BVU or living in the Storm Lake area this summer and looking for another part time job? The Admissions Office is looking for summer Tele Team members to help call prospective students starting on June 3rd! Callers are required to work 12-15 hours a week but with very flexible times from 10am-8pm Monday-Friday. Please stop by the Admissions Office to pick up an application and sign up for an interview time. Interviews will be held May 27-May 31th. If you have any questions, please email Liz Tjaden at tjadene@bvu.edu
- Liz Tjaden
India 2014 Interim Trip
General Announcements
Posted May 10, 2013
Next January you could be in India, experiencing a whole new world; visiting one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, the Taj Majal. You will experience life as part of this amazing culture including a chance to impact positive change in a small community. Come learn how you can be a part of something great. There is a potential for internships associated with this trip. We will be hosting an information meeting Wednesday May 15th, 2013 at 3:00 pm or 6:30 pm in Forum 4.
- Dr. Karin Strohmyer & Dr. Robbie Ludy
TLTC Semester End Celebration!
General Announcements
Posted May 10, 2013
Stop by the TLTC between 2-4 PM on Monday, May 13th to celebrate the end of the semester! We will have snacks and, of course, great company!
- Kayleen Grage
Extra Spending Money
General Announcements
Posted May 10, 2013
Want some extra spending money for the summer? Looking for youth softball umpires for grades 3/4 and 5/6. Contact Heather Hupke at hupkeh@bvu.edu or Angie DeMey at Demeya@bvu.edu
- Heather Hupke
KBVU Exec Board Named
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
Congratulations to next year's KBVU exec board. It's great to have so much talent back next year as we continue to re-design "The Edge" to focus more on BVU programming.
Next year's leaders are:
Station Manager--Annie Reiva,
Ast. SM--Faith Prichard,
Music Director--Scott Locati,
Program Director--Zach Schmidt,
Sales Director--Liz Fay,
Promotions Director--Kelsey Mitchell,
Web Guru--Arik Ostler,
Graphic Designer--Cassie Forsyth.
- Bruce Ellingson
Mothers Day Brunch
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
Please join us for Mothers Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12th
in Dows Grand Ballroom from 11:00am - 1:30pm. Menu includes Prime Rib, Shrimp Cocktail and Chocolate Fountain.
Hope to see you there.
- Kathy Miller
Check Your Ride Before End of Semester
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
As part of the 24/7 For Your Safety initiative, the Office for Student Affairs, in cooperation with Fitzpatrick Auto Center, encourages all BVU students to Check Your Ride before you travel at the end of the semester. Simply go to Fitzpatrick Auto Center, 1301 N. Lake, during the week of Wednesday, May 15 – Wednesday, May 22 to have a Fitzpatrick technician give your vehicle a quick safety inspection. Fitzpatrick technicians will check all of your fluid levels, check all your belts and hoses, and check your tire pressure. The best part is, it's absolutely free! Just bring your BVU Student ID with you in order for you to participate. If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Student Affairs.
- Nancy Marshall
Retirement Reception for Carol Lytle
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
The Student Affairs Division invites you to a retirement reception for Carol Lytle on Tuesday, May 14, 3-4:30 p.m. in Forum Room 5. Carol began working at Buena Vista University in June 2001, as the Director of Career Services, and she recalls her first meeting with seniors that fall was on September 11, 2001 at 10 a.m. She said her meeting was cut short due to the events happening in our country that day. Carol will retire from BVU on June 7th after twelve years of dedication to and passion for the success of students. Please join us in thanking Carol for her service to Buena Vista University.
- Nancy Marshall
Pool Lockers Need Cleaned Out
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
If you have anything in the lockers used for storing your pool
clothes etc. they need to be cleaned out by May 31st for
cleaning. If it does not get out by then it will be given to
goodwill. Thanks
- Dana Lehner
Women's Basketball Summer Camp
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
The women's basketball team will be hosting a summer camp for
girls grades 5-12 on June 10th and 11th from 9-Noon. We are
offering the camp at a discount price to our BVU community for
$30. Please contact Dana Lehner if interested!
- Dana Lehner
Plunge 2013
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
Does your student organization or campus office want a table at the Plunge? Please visit the following link to reserve your table today.
http://www.bvu.edu/bv/student-activities/
The 2013 Plunge will be held Thursday, August 29th from 6- 8pm in the Grand Foyer of the Forum.
- Becka Neary-DeLaPorte
"Can the press be too free? Bradley Manning, Julian Assange and WikiLeaks”
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
[Description]
If you want to learn more about this guy name Bradley Manning and why this issue is related to the first amendment come check out my event with a short video at the start then the presentation with a power point and last a fun activity about this case.
- Kamsa Thephavong
FREE Whistles!?!
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
Grab a free whistle and send an uncensored tweet today (the 9th) from 11-1:30 by the Info Desk in the spirit of BVU First Amendment Week. Tell the internet what's on your mind and exercise your right to free speech! https://twitter.com/MyTwoCentsBVU
- Grace E. Bodey
100% Uncensored Tweeting!
General Announcements
Posted May 9, 2013
Tweet whatever your heart desires today (the 9th) from 11-1:30 by the Info Desk in the spirit of BVU First Amendment Week. Whether you bless, curse, sing, or swear, it will go uncensored because that's your right to free speech! FREE WHISTLES for all attendees: a few whistle blowers can make a lot of noise! https://twitter.com/MyTwoCentsBVU
- Grace E. Bodey
Student Payroll Cutoff
Human Resources
Posted May 8, 2013
Monday, May 13th, is student payroll cut-off. Please remember to approve your timecard by 5pm. Paper timesheets need to be turned in by 5pm as well. If you have any questions, please contact Amy at ext. 2061
- Human Resources
LAST CHANCE for FREE Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) Vaccine
General Announcements
Posted May 8, 2013
This is your LAST CHANCE... Don't forget to sign up for your FREE Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) Vaccine
Health Services & Wellness is pleased to announce that Buena Vista Co Public Health & Home Care has received a limited supply of Tdap vaccine and are offering it FREE to the BVU community. The vaccine is made possible through G.I.F.T.( Give Immunity Fight Transmission), a first-of-its-kind donation program from Sanofi Pasteur.
Tdap is indicated for booster immunization for the prevention of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) as a single dose in persons 11 through 64. We are especially concerned with getting adults vaccinated to prevent the spread of pertussis. As we become adults, our immunity to pertussis wanes. We may have enough immunity to keep ourselves from becoming very ill, but we can still be contagious to those little ones who have not had an opportunity to complete their full series of “baby shots.” It’s these infants who become more seriously ill and possibly die from an exposure to pertussis bacteria.
Even if you have recently had a TD (Tetanus and Diphtheria) vaccination you can safely receive a Tdap. Please sign-up to reserve your dose to be administered on either Friday May 10, 2013 or Thursday May 16, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Forum Rm 5 at the following link: www.bvu.edu/Tdap
Please contact Health Services & Wellness at 1238 or by e-mailing healthservices@bvu.edu with questions or concerns.
- Health Services
Summer Job Opportunity
General Announcements
Posted May 8, 2013
4 English Language Partners are needed for the Show Daiichi Japanese
students in July. This is a well established--35 year--program with formal classes, small group conversations, day trips, a weekend home stay with Storm Lake families and other activities. The BVU Summer Intensive English Institute is a great opportunity for any BVU student, you do not have to be majoring in Education, you just need to be interested/curious about other cultures and like to talk. Former BVU students have been inspired by this experience. For more information , Please contact Kathy Kapitan.
- kathy kapitan
Tack Applications
General Announcements
Posted May 8, 2013
The Tack is taking applications for Editors and other staff now!
We are looking for committed, creative people to join our team!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9PGX5L8 Applications are due
on Tuesday, May 14th at noon. Email Jamii Claiborne, Erika
Garcia, or Shauna McKnight with questions.
- Shauna McKnight
Faculty/Staff Member of the Year
General Announcements
Posted May 7, 2013
The Student Senate is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2013 Faculty Member of the Year Award and the 2013 Staff Member of the Year Award. Finalists for the Faculty Member of the Year Award are Professor Lanny Grigsby, Dr. James Hampton, Dr. Melanie Hauser, Professor Timothy McDaniel, and Dr. Inez Schaechterle. Finalists for the Staff Member of the Year Award are Ken Allen, Mark Kirkholm, Donna Musel, Sue Vaudt, and Deb Willer. Voting took place during the Student Senate general elections from April 29th to May 3rd, and the winners will be recognized at the Faculty/Staff Recognition Dinner. Congratulations to all of our nominees!
- Seth Lindokken
Reminder: AHLS Panelist Application Deadline
General Announcements
Posted May 7, 2013
Students who wish to apply to be a panelist for the 2013 American Heritage Lecture Series student panel with Dr. Condoleezza Rice are reminded to do so by Monday, May 13 at noon. The AHLS event will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013. To apply, complete and submit an application at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dzpo5vcca0aLuSqcOer3yToKMT6XZVU6CqrQx9eLUZg/. To learn more about the AHLS panelist opportunity, attend an informational meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 3:30 in Forum Room 3, or contact AHLS moderator Jamii Claiborne or faculty coaches Thom Bonagura, Swasti Bhattacharyya, or Jeremy Horpedahl.
- Jamii Claiborne
TLTC Semester End Celebration!
General Announcements
Posted May 7, 2013
Stop by the TLTC between 2-4 PM on Monday, May 13th to celebrate the end of the semester! We will have snacks and, of course, great company!
- Kayleen Grage
Residence Hall Director
Human Resources
Posted May 7, 2013
Buena Vista University has an opening for the position of Residence Hall Director (RHD). This position is responsible for the daily operations of a specific residential area with approximately 200 students. The RHD will focus on facilitating a community building program within assigned residence halls. This position requires collaborating with other division wide and university initiatives; assisting with the development and implementation of educational and social programming by paraprofessional staff; and monitoring hall programming budgets. This position will also directly supervise a paraprofessional staff of 10-15 undergraduate students. Due to the time demands of the position, Residence Hall Directors are full-time, live-in positions. A Bachelor’s Degree is required plus a minimum of one year of residence life/housing experience. A Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or a similar field is preferred along with 2 years’ experience in residence life/housing. A background check will conducted on the final candidate.
To apply please complete the following items:
• An electronic application at www.bvu.edu/hr, and
• Send a resume and three references to Human Resources one of three ways.
Email: humanresources@bvu.edu
Mail to: Buena Vista University, Human Resources Department, 610 W. 4th St., Storm Lake, IA 50588
Fax: 712.749.1449
Buena Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act/Smoke-Free Employer.
- Human Resources
Assistant Marketing Director for Media Relations
Human Resources
Posted May 7, 2013
The Assistant Marketing Director for Media Relations oversees and directs media relation communications and efforts on behalf of the University to ensure high quality and frequent media coverage in a defined market area. This position is responsible for initiating and moderating communications between the institution and various media outlets, including informing the media when something new happens within the institution and pitching and/or writing compelling brand message stories. A high level of interpersonal skills and professionalism are necessary to network with media outlets and internal colleagues. Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience working with publications, media, direct mail writing and speech writing are required. A Bachelor’s degree is required along with five to eight years of marketing and communication experience, preferably in a higher education setting. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.
To apply please complete the following items:
• An electronic application at www.bvu.edu/hr, and
• Send a resume and three references to Human Resources one of three ways.
Email: humanresources@bvu.edu
Mail to: Buena Vista University, Human Resources Department, 610 W. 4th St., Storm Lake, IA 50588
Fax: 712-749-1449
EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer
- Human Resources
Faculty and Staff Campaign
General Announcements
Posted May 7, 2013
Thanks to all who have supported the Faculty and Staff Campaign. Your support is greatly appreciated. There's still time if you would like to make a pledge. Please return your form to the Office of Alumni & Development (Box 2003).
- Barbara Aiona