This not only puts a world of information at their fingertips, but also enhances their learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom and gives them the skills they need to compete in today s global economy. Recent speakers have included Margaret Thatcher, Walter Cronkite, Shimon Peres and George Bush. Our students also take advantage of the chance to learn within the world s classrooms though faculty-led domestic or international travel to exotic lands like Australia, Puerto Rico, Germany, France, England and South Africa. Experiential learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom allow our students to apply theory to practice. The internships also help make our students more sure of their career decisions by offering them a window to the employment world that awaits them after graduation.
Faculty members serve as student advisors through the academic years.
The annual award rewards a Buena Vista professor who is nominated by colleagues, students and alumni for excellence in teaching and advising. The prize is one of the largest faculty awards in the nation. Buena Vista University s enhanced quality is due, in large part, to its greatly strengthened financial position over the past 22 years. In addition to operating within a balanced budget each year, Buena Vista University is committed to building long-term financial strength. BVU is committed to endowing the operations of all new educational facilities before construction.