June 10, 2022

50 head of cattle and nearly 100 sheep were shown by competitors in the Third Annual Buena Vista University Livestock Show Classic hosted by the BVU Institute for Agriculture last Saturday and Sunday, June 4th and 5th. “We had competitors from throughout Iowa and into South Dakota and Minnesota,” says Mike Christen, Land Manager serving BVU’s Agricultural Experiment Station and Coach for the BVU livestock show team. “With two to four people accompanying each show animal, it meant that we had a sizeable contingent of visitors here showing their livestock and getting know a little more about ag opportunities at BVU.”

As nearly 200 Buena Vista University master’s degree recipients gathered for Commencement in May, three graduates celebrated mere feet from where they work each day. Emily Heitman, Ashley Hunter, and Brandy Ripke earned a tuition grant toward their master’s degree in organizational leadership, a benefit offered to full-time BVU employees. “The benefit of continuing my education at no cost has been truly amazing,” says Heitman, BVU Human Resources Payroll Accountant and HR Generalist. “Receiving the employee tuition grant shows me that BVU is willing to invest in my education and my potential.” Beyond the tuition grant, there are other very practical