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Studying plants and animals
Bringing clean water to the poor
Learning culture and history
Galapagos Islands
Honduras
Italy
“The most amazing part of traveling to the Galapagos Islands was studying plants and animals in their natural habitats. I was completely taken away by the natural beauty.” – Jenna Roderick, Grinnell, Iowa
“The Honduras mission trip was a life-altering experience for me. I learned about the realities of living in a third-world country. I’m not sure who benefited more – the Hondurans or me.” – Matt Collins, Sioux City
“In Italy, we paralleled our classroom learning with ancient historical locations and recent effects of globalization. Oh, and they have really good pizza!” – Amanda Elbert, Sioux City
“Going to Honduras was one of the greatest, most fulfilling journeys I’ve ever taken. Serving as a translator on the trip also was an experience I will never forget.” – Martin Cortez, San Antonio,Texas
“Living in the heart of Rome allowed us to experience Italy first-hand. I loved it!” – Natalie Delgadillo, Dakota City, Neb.
“The Galapagos Islands were absolutely amazing! While snorkeling, a sea lion came within five inches of my face.” – Ashley Henke,Washta, Iowa
See where BCU students will travel to next!
TGIF Campus Visit Day Around Campus & Beyond... s March 10-17 – Spring Break Service Projects, Joplin, Mo.,
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March 23-28 – Brady Summers Art Show, Clausen Art Gallery March 29 – Winter Choral Concert, 7 pm, Sioux City Art Center April 1 – Easter Egg Hunt, noon, Stark Student Center Plan family time. April 6-9 – Easter Break Color Easter eggs! April 12 – RCIA Confirmation Liturgy, 7 pm, Chapel of Our Lady of Grace April 13-18 – Jody Peterson Art Show, Clausen Art Gallery April 21-25 – Kelsey Hall Art Show, Clausen Art Gallery April 26-27 – “Endgame,” 7:30 pm, BCU Theatre
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April 28 – “Endgame,” 2 pm, BCU Theatre April 28-May 7 – Graphic Design Exhibit, Clausen Art Gallery May 1 – Choral Concert, 7:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church May 10 – Honors Convocation, 3:30 pm, Chapel of Our Lady of Grace May 11 – Last Day of Classes
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Parents, did you know BCU has student groups that regularly meet on campus? There’s a Bible Study every Monday at 9 pm. The Prayer Group gathers on Tuesdays at 9 pm. Catholic Daughters meet twice monthly on Tuesdays at 7 pm. The Knights of Columbus get together every Monday at 8:15 pm. Also, local service opportunities are posted daily on the student portal. Questions? Email janet.may@briarcliff.edu or call Sister Janet at 712.279.5227.
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Living on campus has its advantages, like... · Having utilities, cable, WiFi, 24-hour security included · Living five minutes or less from everything on campus · Being connected to a caring community 24/7 · Forming lifelong friendships · And so much more...
Summer campus housing...
· Offered at discounted rate, available on first-come, first-served basis · For students employed in the Sioux City area, enrolled in summer classes and international students · Applications available in late March
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· Sign-up time line and applications are available now · All students complete a Housing Application · Students applying for Baxter Hall Suites or single rooms complete an additional application · To be eligible for double-room selections, all students must be in Vista Lounge, Alverno Hall, on assigned dates/times
Returning students...
If your student will be returning, he or she will need to complete and submit a Housing Application on the student portal. With the exception of students who have lived in residence halls for three years, a $60 housing deposit is required. Students will receive housing confirmations by the end of April.
New students...
If your student will be a new freshman or a new transfer in the fall, he or she will need to complete and submit a Residence Hall Application online at briarcliff.edu, Prospective Students and then click Residence Hall Application. Roommate selections will begin in the spring.
Campus Cribs When it comes to the coolest campus crib, the women rule. Winners of the Coolest Campus Cribs were... Best Overall: Jocelyn Perryman, Shenandoah, Iowa; Meryl Mangalam, Glendale Heights, Ill. Best Theme: Amanda Huelskamp, Omaha, Neb.; Ashley Songcuan, Bellevue, Neb. BCU Spirit: Eric Rohe, Le Mars, Iowa; Bill Kurtenbach, Columbus, Neb.; Dominic Wetzbarger, Sioux City Best Use of Space: Abigail Chihak, Lisbon, Iowa; Stephanie Begnoche, Remsen, Iowa
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Congrats to Parents of Star Student-Athletes Four Briar Cliff student-athletes have been named GPAC and NAIA Athletes of the Week. Tara Cockerill, Spalding, Neb., was named GPAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week for Jan. 23-29. Cockerill won the shot put at the Dennis Young Classic with a 45-1.50 throw, giving her a new personal best, new indoor school record and new meet record. Her throw was the second-best this season in the GPAC and fourth-best in the NAIA. Taylor Murren, Wahoo, Neb., averaged 18.0 ppg for Jan. 16-22, earning Murren GPAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. Murren also was recognized for helping the Chargers pick up two wins and improve to 15-6 overall and 9-3 in GPAC. Tara Cockerill, daughter of Ed & Therese
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Augustus “Raheem” Cowan, Hartwell, Ga., was named GPAC and NAIA Indoor Field Athlete of the Week for Jan. 9-15. Cowan has set school records in both triple jump and long jump on his way to a first-place finish in both events. His long jump mark of 22-07 nearly trumped the NAIA provisional mark. His triple jump mark of 49-03.50 was the best in the nation this season. Kelsey Evans, Willmar, Minn., averaged 16.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as she earned Most Outstanding Player honors at Briar Cliff’s Holiday Classic in December. Evans was named the GPAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for Dec. 26-Jan. 1.
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