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Multiple retirees reflect on their time at BVU
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsAaron Burns | News Co-Editor Kaitlyn Christensen | News Co-Editor Kimberly Nelson | Co-Editor-in-Chief The Tack wishes to celebrate those who are retiring from their career at Buena Vista University... -
Seniors decide on fire pit for underclassmen’s benefit
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | News Co-Editor Every year, the graduating class donates a gift to the campus community. In the past, there have been gifts such as the clock in the... -
Second advisor policy creates more opportunities for BVU students
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsAaron Burns | News Co-Editor The academic advisors at Buena Vista University (BVU) always have their advisees best interest in mind, but they may not always be knowledgeable in certain... -
Students recognized for volunteering in community
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsShauna McKnight | Arts & Life Co-Editor The Volunteer Recognition Dinner is held annually by Student Mobile Outreach Volunteer Efforts (M.O.V.E.) to honor students and faculty who do outstanding service... -
Graduating seniors join strong record of employment
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsAaron Burns | News Co-Editor As the semester begins to shrink to the last couple of weeks at Buena Vista University (BVU), graduating seniors look forward for their future to... -
Departments combine to form Office of Multicultural Engagement
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | New Co-Editor Next fall, Buena Vista University (BVU) will be adjusting to some changes made in the multicultural programs on campus. In the past, there have been... -
Annual recognition dinner honors students
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsSloane Morrow | Staff Writer On Saturday, April 27, Buena Vista University (BVU) students and their parents, grandparents, or biggest support systems gathered to participate in fun activities for Family... -
5K participants race to raise awareness about sexual abuse
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsCassie Forsyth | Copy Co-Editor On Sunday, April 28, students of the Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies (GWST) class organized a 5K run/walk in honor of sexual assault awareness... -
Senate strives to improve University Seminar
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsAlexis Williams | Staff Writer Buena Vista University (BVU) strives to help first year students transition into college. Although some of the emotions may be present in students, BVU offers... -
BVU women look forward to furthering their education
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsLaura Schachtner | Staff Writer With the spring semester coming to a near close, students are feeling the pressure of completing homework and finishing up class projects. However, many students... -
Moore launches new strategic planning effort
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsBuena Vista University (BVU) has embarked on a new strategic planning initiative with the first steps including a new mission, vision, and values statements to be completed yet this spring,... -
Scholars Day 2013 displays BVU’s best and brightest
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsGwendolyn Walton | Staff Writer On the afternoon of Monday, April 29, 131 Buena Vista University (BVU) students gathered in the forum to present a culmination of semester, year, or... -
New ACES program changes requirements for students
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | News Co-Editor CORRECTION: This article originally stated that the new ACES program would reduce required ACES from eight to seven. This is not accurate. Students will still... -
Buenafication: 100 years down and no end in sight
Posted on April 24, 2013 | 1 CommentBreaking News Team | The Tack Buenafication Day turned 100 years old at Buena Vista University (BVU) on April 23, 2013. To mark this joyful occasion and to celebrate the... -
Freshman drinking habits viewed through Alochol EDU class
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsHannah Puderbaugh | Contributing Writer Buena Vista University (BVU) has all new incoming freshmen take a class through Alcohol EDU. This class collects data from year-to-year for the freshmen classes.... -
Students pick executive board for 2013-2014 Student Senate
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | News Co-Editor Student Senate Executive Board elections were held last week. Several positions were filled, but one resulted in a tie and will require a revote by... -
Marathon bombing affects BVU community
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsKimberly Nelson | Co-Editor-In-Chief Over a week has passed since the explosions at the Boston Marathon on April 15 injured approximately 140 people and killed three others. Despite the capture... -
From Boston: BVU alum shares bittersweet triumph
Posted on April 18, 2013 | No CommentsLindsey Meyers is a 2007 graduate of Buena Vista University (BVU) who completed the 2013 Boston Marathon and was just outside the heart of the city when two bombs exploded... -
Condoleezza Rice named 2013 American Heritage Lecture Series speaker
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsDr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State, will be the 21st William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecture speaker at Buena Vista University (BVU). The American Heritage Lecture Series (AHLS)... -
![Aaron Burns | News Co-Editor & Kimberly Nelson | Co-Editor in Chief [UPDATED April 17, 11:10 a.m.] A Buena Vista University (BVU) student has been arrested in connection with a...](http://www.bvtack.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/crime-115x115.jpg "BVU student arrested as suspect in campus explosion")
BVU student arrested as suspect in campus explosion
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsAaron Burns | News Co-Editor & Kimberly Nelson | Co-Editor in Chief [UPDATED April 17, 11:10 a.m.] A Buena Vista University (BVU) student has been arrested in connection with a... -
Student Senate elections are underway
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | News Co-Editor Buena Vista University’s (BVU) Student Senate is hosting elections this week until Friday, April 19 for the executive board. The executive board positions consists of... -
Threats persuade professors not to take students to North Korea
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsChelsey Goetz | Contributing Writer Assistant Professor of Mathematics Timothy McDaniel and Associate Professor of Experimental Psychology Wind Goodfriend, along with twelve Buena Vista University (BVU) students, had been planning... -
Students plan 5K to raise sexual assault awareness
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsCassie Forsyth | Co Copy Editor On Sunday, April 28, the Gender and Women’s Studies (GWST) Program at Buena Vista University (BVU) is hosting a 5K run/walk, starting in Sunset... -
13th annual Cultural Leadership Conference focuses on changing the world
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsAlexis Williams | Contributing Writer The annual Cultural Leadership Conference (CLC) hosted by Buena Vista University (BVU) begins tomorrow. Each year, BVU’s Office of Intercultural Programs sponsors the conference, which... -
Annual boat float will float on
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 1 CommentCarolyn McDermott | Contributing Writer For the past four years, a select group of brave, relentless innovators have tested the speed of their cardboard boat creations on the waters of... -
GPS restructuring opens multiple positions
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsAaron Burns | News Co-Editor Buena Vista University’s (BVU) Graduate & Professional Study (GPS) program is undergoing significant change. Effective April 8, there will be a newly restructured chain of... -
Twelve students will spend spring break in North Korea
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsChelsey Goetz | Staff Writer Spring break is a week that may be filled with white sandy beaches, Easter with the family, or an Alternative Week of Off-Site Learning (AWOL)... -
Students upset over new suite fee
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsKait Christensen | News Co-Editor Last week President Fred Moore announced to Buena Vista University (BVU) students and community members the increase in tuition prices. Added onto this increase, there... -
ACES proposal includes significant changes to program
Posted on March 13, 2013 | 1 CommentAaron Burns | News Co-Editor Associate Dean of Faculty Peter Steinfeld and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Dr. David Evans recently submitted a proposal in for... -
BVU does not plan to change gun control policies
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsKimberly Nelson | Co-Editor in Chief Gun control has been a controversy at the forefront of many academic communities across the nation after the deadly Sandy-Hook shooting in December 2012....
