Lefeber signs with BVU baseball Jul 3, 2009
HARLAN -- Harlan Community High School senior Tyler Lefeber (class of 2009) has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at NCAA Division III Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Tyler is the son of Dean and Cindy Lefeber of Harlan (above, standing behind Tyler). (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Buena Vista announces athletic hall of fame Jul 3, 2009
Posted: Friday, July 03, 2009 STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Buena Vista University has announced the latest members of its Athletic Hall of Fame, Floyd Athay, Brett Christensen, Steph Gronau and retired head wrestling coach Al Baxter, inductees who will be honored at halftime of the Beavers' home football game against Peru State on Sept. 12. These members of the Athletic Hall of Fame will also be recognized at a banquet in Dows Conference Center later that evening. (Sioux City Journal)
BVU delves deep into the Holocaust Jun 23, 2009
At least that's the motivation for two Buena Vista University professors who are leading students on a deep journey into the heart of the Holocaust. The issues behind genoide are as crucial today as they were 70 years ago, they feel. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Marathon Moments Jun 17, 2009
His closest competitor was Dave Dixon, a former Buena Vista University track athlete, who turned in a pair of 2:37 runs in the late 1990s. AT THE FINISH There was plenty of drama as usual - runners pumping fists or throwing their hands in the air as they crossed the line, a few collapsing in the grass moments after finishing, plenty receiving hugs from their loved ones. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Benefit for Lisa Mandernach family to be held June 27 Jun 16, 2009
The two women met in 1999 while they both worked at Buena Vista University; their offices near each other. "We've been best friends ever since," she says. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Can vacant SL school find colorful new life as arts and culture center? Jun 5, 2009
Bethany Larson, a theater educator at Buena Vista University, first raised the idea of creating an arts center, to bring together the artists, actors and musicians of the community in a space that would come alive with bustling studios, classes and public performances. Larson shared the idea with her husband David Walker, backstage and set-making guru for the BVU theater program and a member of the city council, who pointed out that South is coming available as a new elementary is slated to open... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Lenzmeier Receives BVU's Highest Faculty Honor Jun 2, 2009
Dr. Brian Lenzmeier, assistant professor of biology at Buena Vista University (BVU), was presented with the 23rd annual George Wythe Award, the university's highest honor for excellence in teaching at the annual faculty and staff recognition dinner on May 22. Lenzmeier, who has taught at BVU since 2003, was also granted tenure and promoted to associate professor starting in the 2009-10 academic year. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Ex-funeral home will convert to boarding school Jun 2, 2009
Board members also hope Buena Vista University will be a draw for some of the boarding students. Erin says she asked herself the question, "Who would send their kids away to a boarding school." "Boarding schools are really coming back in a trend," she says. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Buena Vista's Bertelsen wins Division III long jump title May 22, 2009
-- Eric Bertelsen of Buena Vista University leaped to the long jump title in record-setting fashion at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships here Thursday. Bertelsen, a senior from Polk City, Iowa (North Polk High School), soared to a 24-2. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bohnenkamp wins second Senior Open title May 21, 2009
Bohnenkamp, who also coached at Buena Vista University until giving up those reins three years ago, shot identical nines of 37 on the newly re-routed Two Rivers layout for a 4-over-par 74. That was good enough for a four-shot win over Rick Mogren (40-38--78) and Tom Elsen (38-40--78). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Gallagher: A $325,000 night in Ida Grove May 17, 2009
Kim Bolles, a sophomore at Buena Vista university, was the first winner. Kelsey Leonard, a freshman at Iowa State, won the Waller "Make a Difference" Scholarship last year. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sioux City Art Center holds classes May 15, 2009
The Foundation plans to purchase the mid-stage curtain with helpful advice from the faculty of the Buena Vista University Theatre program. 17,000 is still needed to replace all the curtains in the auditorium, with the next focus on the grand curtain. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cardinals' Hernandez wins two events at district May 14, 2009
Hanish, who will compete at Buena Vista University beginning next fall, is a three-time state long jump qualifier. The 4x100 relay of Halie Hoch, Hanish, Becca Cantrell and Sasha Hunt placed fourth in 52. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wind can't deter Gillaspie from reaching new heights May 13, 2009
Gillaspie had gone 6-6 three times this season, starting in late March at the Western Valley Conference indoor meet at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. He also cleared the same heights at the Lawton-Bronson and West Monona meets. (Sioux City Journal)
BVU cuts Wed late night RIDES bus May 13, 2009
Currently Buena Vista University Student Services and Student Senate has a contract with RIDES for a night bus, however, beginning this fall students who wish to go out on Wednesday will have to find their own way, despite some concerns about the potential for drunken driving. Student Senator Luis Ramirez says currently the Student Services pays for the service and the student senate picks up remaining costs. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Graduations Galore May 13, 2009
Buena Vista University Saturday, May 23, 2:30 p.m. Dr. Stephen Russell, Chair of the Department of Molecular Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minn. will be the keynote speaker for BVU's 2009 Commencement ceremony in the Siebens Fieldhouse. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Where are they now?: Carl Miller May 11, 2009
Miller was in Mason City for 14 years, first as director of the Mason City Center of what is now Buena Vista University for five years; then four years as mayor; then five years as head of the foundation. He left Mason City in 2004 to become executive director of the LaCrosse County (Wis. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Green Beaver intiative begins on BVU campus, hosts Earth Day event May 5, 2009
Switching off a light switch when not in a room or planting a tree may seem like tiny steps, but they do add up to make a difference, says Kathy Kapitan, instructor at Buena Vista University. "We can't keep buying, making, using the way we've been," adds Melinda Coogan, Assistant Biology Professor at BVU. Coogan and Kapitan were part of an Earth Day event panel hosted by Green Beaver. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Sports Briefs May 2, 2009
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Buena Vista University doubles team of Devin Robertson and Benjamin Stone advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated in the Iowa Conference Men's Tennis Individual Tournament Friday ... INDIANOLA, Iowa -- The Buena Vista University men's golf team is in fifth place heading into today's final 18-hole round of the Iowa Conference Men's Golf Championship at Indianola Country Club ... STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Simpson College blew open a one-run game with a six-run... (Sioux City Journal)
BVU Student Awarded Grant by RRWA Apr 28, 2009
Sydney Snyder, a sophomore science education major at Buena Vista University (BVU), is the recipient of the 2009 Research and Education Grant from the Raccoon River Watershed Association (RRWA). Sydney Snyder, a sophomore science education major at Buena Vista University (BVU), is the recipient of the 2009 Research and Education Grant from the Raccoon River Watershed Association (RRWA) ... Sydney will be presented with a $2,500 check at the association's May 9 meeting, which will be held on the... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
MILITARY UPDATE Apr 28, 2009
The sergeant first class graduated in 1997 from Storm Lake Senior High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2002 from Buena Vista University, Storm Lake. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune 2009. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
BV athletes headline men's action Apr 19, 2009
Buena Vista University senior sprinter Eric Bertelsen won three events and classmate Shawn Olorundami added two first-place efforts in what might be his final meet at his hometown stadium. Olorundami, a graduate of Sioux City West, zipped over the 110 high hurdles in 14. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Jansen smashes record in shot Apr 19, 2009
Posted: Sunday, April 19, 2009 Those last four years at the University of Northern Iowa reaped plenty of dividends for Orange City native Rachel Jansen. A four-time track and field All-American for the Panthers, Jansen left Cedar Falls with the school's indoor and outdoor records in the shot put, capping things off last June by finishing fourth in the NCAA outdoor championships. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Only one men's record broken at SC Relays Apr 18, 2009
The Buena Vista University men set themselves up for a big day on Saturday, advancing their 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays into the finals as the leading qualifier. Eric Bertelsen, who ran the second leg of the 4x100 and anchored the 4x200 in the prelims, easily led qualifying in the 100 (10. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
BVU duo aims high at Relays Apr 17, 2009
Buena Vista University track and field teammates Eric Bertelsen and Shawn Olorundami have been a two-man wrecking crew this season. The senior duo helped lead the Beavers' to a fifth-place team finish in the NCAA Division III indoor track and field national championships in March. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rwanda massacre survivors look to the future with hope Apr 10, 2009
Buena Vista University held a candlelight vigil, remembering the Rwandan Genocide which claimed nearly one million people in 1994. For those in attendance it was an emotional time - especially the 10 Rwandans that are now students at BVU. As painful as it is for these students to think back to the brutality that their families, friends and country endured 15 years ago, they share a message of hope for the future so that nothing like this happens again in the world. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Fiesta Latina planned for April 26 at Chautauqua Park Apr 10, 2009
"Fiesta Latina," co-sponsored by RAICES, a student organization at Buena Vista University, will be held Sunday, April 26 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Chautauqua Park in Storm Lake. RAICES is co-sponsoring the event with the Latino Business Council of Storm Lake and other Latino leaders from the community. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
HCHS girls compete at BVU, Wayne State Apr 4, 2009
STORM LAKE -- The HCHS girls track team ran a split squad last Saturday in separate indoor meets at Buena Vista University and Wayne State College. The biggest highlights occurred at BVU, where the Cyclones won seven events: Denise Dawson in the 200 (29. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Heelan boys, Gehlen girls win titles at CYO meet Apr 3, 2009
Posted: Friday, April 03, 2009 STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Bishop Heelan's boys track team won three of the four field events en route to taking first place at Wednesday's CYO Invitational held at Buena Vista University and at the same site, Gehlen Catholic's girls edged Heelan 136-135 in the battle for the title. Brennen Cougill, a University of Iowa men's basketball recruit, had a winning heave of 54-1 in the shot put. (Sioux City Journal)
Buena Vista University to offer ROTC Program Apr 1, 2009
Buena Vista University (BVU) will offer a U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program starting this fall. The ROTC program is expected to have a positive impact on recruitment of new students who have a special interest in a military career, says Dr. David Evans, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
EDITOR'S CHOICE: FIESTA LATINA, APRIL 26 Apr 1, 2009
Winter Concert on Sunday afternoon, March 15 at 3 p.m. in Schaller Memorial Chapel on the campus of Buena Vista University. Darren Johnson from Storm Lake and Brian Janssen and Kyle Glienke from Aurelia are members of the band. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
All-staters abound on All-NWI girls team Mar 22, 2009
Sophomore Jordan Henningsen of Alta, who averaged 20 points (14th in the state), is the daughter of former Buena Vista University star Jeannie (Demers) Henningsen, the third-leading scorer in Iowa collegiate history with 3,171 points. FIRST TEAM. (Sioux City Journal)
BVU prez pleads for community help to fight off tuition grant cuts Mar 18, 2009
Buena Vista University President Fred Moore is taking an unusual step in hopes of heading off projected funding cuts to the Iowa Tuition Grant program - assistance for needy students that helps make education possible for over 1,500 students at the Storm Lake private university. Moore has issued a letter to Storm Lake business owners, many of which benefit from BVU relationships, student workers and interns. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
BVU grad helps to change attitudes on HIV victims Mar 18, 2009
"AIDS," said Darren Whitfield, who graduated from Buena Vista University with a degree in social work, "is an equal-opportunity illness." There are many myths about who HIV touches. It's not stereotypical, he says. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Olorundami second in 55 hurdles at Division III track nationals Mar 15, 2009
-- Buena Vista University senior Shawn Olorundami, a former Sioux City West High School track standout, set another school record in the 55-meter hurdles Saturday, timed in :7. 42, but had to settle for a runner-up finish Saturday at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships. (Sioux City Journal)
Artist of the month Mar 13, 2009
STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Nicholas Andersen of Sioux City is a member of the Buena Vista University Concert Band which will present its annual Winter Concert at 3 p.m. March 15 in Schaller Memorial Chapel on the campus of Buena Vista University. The program will open with an Italian march written around the turn of the 20th century called Caderna. (Sioux City Journal)
BVU announces internship with Minnesota Vikings Mar 7, 2009
Posted: Saturday, March 07, 2009 STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Buena Vista University has formed a partnership with the Minnesota Vikings Public Relations Department. Initiated by Jeff Anderson, manager of public affairs for the Vikings and a 2003 BVU graduate, the new Game Day Internship Program will allow two to three BVU students to work closely with the Vikings PR staff in assisting local and national media during 2009 season home games. (Sioux City Journal)
BVU's Muhlbauer wins IIAC first-team honors again Mar 7, 2009
Posted: Saturday, March 07, 2009 STORM LAKE, Iowa -- For the third straight season, Buena Vista University junior Margo Muhlbauer has won Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball honors. Muhlbauer, a guard from Manilla, led Buena Vista (18-9) and the IIAC in scoring this season, averaging 19. (Sioux City Journal)
Buena Vista's Wagner is IIAC most valuable player Mar 7, 2009
Posted: Saturday, March 07, 2009 STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Andre Wagner, a senior guard from the Buena Vista University men's basketball team, has been named the most valuable player of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Wagner, an Omaha native, averaged 16. (Sioux City Journal)
Student rejects 'demeaning' test, is suspended Mar 5, 2009
"Until she was ordered to serve in-school suspension last week, Phanachone said, she had A's in speech, accounting, chemistry and English composition. Her poorest grade, a B-plus, was in pre-calculus. But she said she fears what might happen to her grades as a result of her suspensions and time out of the classroom.Porsche declined to discuss Phanachone's academic record but did not dispute her achievement claims, which fellow students confirmed.Phanachone said school administrators have told... (Sioux City Journal)
Private colleges holding their own Feb 28, 2009
"The biggest factor for us right now is the decline in our endowment," said Fred Moore, president of Buena Vista University in Storm Lake ... Buena Vista University: From 132 to 92. (Sioux City Journal)
Broadway Cabaret Feb 27, 2009
STORM LAKE, Iowa -- The Buena Vista University Concert Choir will present their first concert of the second term at 3 p.m. March 1 at the United Methodist Church, 211 E. 3rd St.. The concert will include a wide range of literature focused on celebrating the human spirit. (Sioux City Journal)
Storm Lake, BVU host MS Honor Band Festival Feb 25, 2009
The 28th Annual Buena Vista University Honor Band Festival was held on Feb. 21 ... Students gathered on the Buena Vista University campus on Saturday for two three-hour rehearsals with the guest conductors. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Does being gay disqualify you to save someone's life? So it seems... Feb 25, 2009
By IAN LaFORGE / Buena Vista University. February 24, 2009. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Hall of Fame Feb 22, 2009
- plan your winter fun. Adel Chrysler(2009-1-6). (Dallas County News, IA)
BVU to assist Postville efforts in honor of young tornado victim Feb 18, 2009
Communities and schools across the state including Buena Vista University will be taking this day to honor Eilerts through various service projects. BVU will be collecting items for women and children in Postville. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Siouxland Blood Bank Feb 15, 2009
For donation information, call 252-4208 or 1-800-798-4208 (Sioux City Journal)
Star Spangled Spectacular plans are in the works Feb 13, 2009
Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band - an elite group of Iowa high school musicians from around the state - will be returning this year and staying on the Buena Vista University campus during their visit. Inflatable playgrounds and a balloon artist will be back for kids. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Celebrate the women of rural America at the 5th Annual women in Denim conference Jan. 23-24 Feb 8, 2009
There is still time to sign up for the 5th Annual Women in Denim Conference, which celebrates the women of rural America, to be held Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24 at Buena Vista University. The early bird rate of $25 applies until Jan. 15; full fee of $40 will be charged for registrations coming in after Jan. 15. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Art & Soul - Teenage artists bring out their best for Witter's Scholastic Art Show Feb 8, 2009
This year he is joined on staff by young Buena Vista University graduate, Jess Huss. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune 2009. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
