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Parents’ Newsletter

Spring2012

Where in the World Are BCU Students?

Studying plants and animals Galapagos Islands

“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 Galapagos Islands were absolutely amazing! While snorkeling, a sea lion came within five inches of my face.” – Ashley Henke, Washta, Iowa

Learning culture and history

Italy“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 “Living in the heart of Rome allowed us to experience Italy first-hand. I loved it!” – Natalie Delgadillo, Dakota City, Neb.

Bringing clean water to the poor

Honduras“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 “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 See where BCU students

will travel to next!

Around Campus & Beyond...March 10-17 – Spring Break Service Projects, Joplin, Mo.,

Chicago, Ill., Sioux City

March 23-25 – Antioch Retreats, Immaculate Conception Parish

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

April 6-9 – Easter Break

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

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

May 14-18 – Finals

May 18 – Baccalaureate Mass, 6 pm, Cathedral of the Epiphany

May 19 – Commencement, 10 am, Orpheum Theatre

All events will be held in Sioux City unless otherwise specified.

TGIF Campus Visit DaysSchedule your future Charger’s campus visit...April 20 – Juniors & Seniors May 4 – Just for JuniorsRegister at briarcliff.edu, select Visit Campus.

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Mass ScheduleSun. – 10 am & 7 pmMon., Wed., Fri. – 8 amTues. – 11:55 amThurs. – Eucharistic Adoration 7:45 – 8:45 pm Mass – 9 pm No services during the summer.

If your student’s dream is to experience big city life, explore nature or travel the world, check out BCU’s experiential learning tours for credit in the U.S. and

beyond…

Now through May 18Chicago Experience, LIBA-175-60

March 10-17Natural History of Southern California, BIOL-46IS April 13-15Konza Prairie Biological Station, Manhattan, Kan., BIOL 09-IS May 20-29Study the Masters in Italy, MUSC 057M May 21-25Writing in the Hills, Loess Hills Region, WRTG-011M

May 21-26Black Hills, S.D., BIOL-34IS, BIOL-061M or LIBA-200 June 1-3

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Plan family time. Color Easter eggs!

Order Energy Pack for your student!

Students Earn Credit on Tours

Loess Hills Prairie Seminar, Onawa, Iowa, BIOL 21IS or BIOL 064M

June 4-15Natural History of the Pacific Northwest, BIOL-280

More ways for your student to be involved…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.

Campus Life Shapes LivesLiving 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...

Campus CribsWhen 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 CityBest Use of Space: Abigail Chihak, Lisbon, Iowa; Stephanie Begnoche, Remsen, Iowa

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

Fall campus housing...· 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.

“Best Overall” campus crib winners Jocelyn Perryman (left) and Meryl Mangalam.

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Order Treats, Cater Pizzas

Special Delivery to Your Student’s Door

Order a birthday surprise, mid-winter

treat or an energy pack for finals

delivered to your student’s door.

Choose from birthday cakes, jumbo

cookies and Hello from Home Gift

Baskets at bcufood.com, click Gift

Baskets and then Hello from Home.

To order treats or to cater a pizza

party for your student and friends,

call 712.279.1798. Adding BCU

Bucks to your student’s meal plan

offers more flexibility at the Fire Pit

Grill, Java City Coffee House and

Cliff Café. To add BCU Bucks, visit

bcufood.com, select Buy Online

Now and then Declining Balance.

Graduate Checklist

Parents, remind your graduating senior to...

Give graduation gown measurements

[height/weight/chest] to Bookstore by April 1

Complete Exit Interview, Stark Student

Center, April 30 or May 1

Email Graduation Lunch reservation,

photo and post-BCU plans to

nancy.mcguire@briarcliff.edu by April 30

Take part in Graduation Lunch, May 16

Be at Baccalaureate, 5:30 pm, May 18

Baccalaureate begins at 6 pm

Be at Commencement, 9:15 am, May 19

Commencement begins at 10 am

Find a complete Graduate Checklist,

including Sioux City area hotel

accommodations, at briarcliff.edu.

Questions?

Call the Registrar’s Office at

712.279.5447.

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.

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Congrats to Parents of Star Student-Athletes

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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. 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.

GPAC and NAIA select Athletes of the Week for in-season sports. Student-athletes who are selected at the conference level become eligible for the NAIA honor.

Watch bcuchargers.com to see which Briar Cliff student-athletes will shine next.

Tara Cockerill, daughter of Ed & Therese Cockerill Taylor Murren, son of Mike & Vicki Murren

Augustus “Raheem” Cowan, son of Mary Cowan Kelsey Evans, daughter of Steven Evans & Carrie Smith