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2008

April

04.11.08 - Briar Cliff University Announces Second Term Dean’s List
04.10.08 - BCU’s Dotterweich Article Published
04.09.08 - Briar Cliff announces Summer 2008 Nursing Camp
04.09.08 - Briar Cliff University SIFE Team Named Regional Champions
04.08.08 - BCU's Fourth Annual Scholarship and Creative Works Convocation Slated
04.04.08 - BCU Welcomes Gideon Yago of MTV News
04.04.08 - Briar Cliff University Recognizes Resident Assistants
04.04.08 - BCU Student Reflects on Yearlong Battle for Single Parents' Rights
04.03.08 - BCU’s Lisa Dotterweich Delivers Paper at Conference
04.01.08 - BCU's Sr. Mary Arnold Staudt to Perform Organ Recital
04.01.08 - The Briar Cliff Review Celebrates 20th Anniversary

March

03.31.08 - BCU’s Sylvia Kuennen Named 2008 Iowa’s Social Worker of the Year
03.28.08 - Briar Cliff Announces Senior Art Exhibit
03.26.08 - BCU Announces $20,000 in Scholarships for Continuing Ed Students
03.25.08 - BCU's Will Prigge Presents Paper
03.20.08 - BCU's Judy Welu to present “The Making of Art: A Journey”
03.19.08 - BCU Announces New Alumni Relations Director
03.19.08 - BCU's Richard Poole Presents Paper at Southeastern Theatre Conference
03.17.08 - Briar Cliff Social Work Students Reach Out to Help Youth in Foster Care
03.12.08 - BCU to Host author John T. Price in presentation of naturalist essays
03.07.08 - BCU's Alumni Association Fundraiser a Success

February

02.29.08 - Upward Bound at BCU Honors National TRIO Day
02.27.08 - BCU Co-Sponsors Career Expo 2008
02.20.08 - Briar Cliff University Announces New Board of Trustees Member
02.20.08 - Briar Cliff University Competes in RecycleMania
02.19.08 - BCU’s Brown to Present Ethics Paper at Univ. of Oklahoma
02.18.08 - BCU Students Offer Free Income Tax Preparation for Elderly, Low Income Taxpayers
02.04.08 - BCU to Host Business Ethics “Apprentice” Competition
02.01.08 - Briar Cliff University's Jazz Ensemble to Perform Feb. 4

January

01.31.08 - BCU Invites Students to “Athletic Visit Day” Meet Coaches, Tour Campus
01.30.08 - BCU Sponsors Workshop on Marital and Family Therapy
01.29.08 - Briar Cliff University Interns to Hold Forum on Chicago Semester
01.29.08 - BCU’s “Red, Red Rose” Choral Concert to Feature Spirit of St. Valentine’s Day
01.23.08 - Briar Cliff University Students Apply Fellowship Funds to Mission Work
01.19.08 - Briar Cliff University Crowns Homecoming King and Queen
01.18.08 - BCU’s Richard Steinbach to Perform in Chicago, Offers Preview in Sioux City
01.15.08 - Briar Cliff University Announces 2008 Homecoming Royalty
01.14.08 - BCU Community Health Nursing Students Ready for Mission Trip to Gulf Coast
01.11.08 - Briar Cliff University Recognizes Employees for Years of Service
01.10.08 - BCU Announces Homecoming 2008 Festivities
01.09.08 - Briar Cliff to Honor Ray Nacke for NAIA Hall of Fame Status
01.08.08 - BCU to Host Award-winning Fiction Writer

2007

December

12.21.07 - Briar Cliff University announces first term Dean’s List
12.19.07 - Briar Cliff University Awards Graduate Management Certificates
12.17.07 - BCU and Year 13+ Program Mark Milestone
12.14.07 - College Democrats to Sponsor Town Hall with Joe Biden
12.11.07 - BCU Students, Staff Bring Holiday Spirit to Mentally, Physically Challenged
12.11.07 - College Democrats to Sponsor Town Hall with Bill Richardson
12.07.07 - Briar Cliff Exhibits Contemporary Works in the Iconic Tradition
12.07.07 - Mock Caucus to Be Held with Help from Santa’s Reindeer
12.03.07 - College Democrats to Sponsor Town Hall with Senator Chris Dodd
12.02.07 - BCU to Host "God's Child Project" Director

November

11.30.07 - BCU Christmas at the Orpheum Concert: Gloria!
11.27.07 - Briar Cliff Presents "Cocoa and Carols"
11.20.07 - Briar Cliff's Senior Exhibit Features Student's Art
11.13.07 - Briar Cliff's First FNP Graduates Receive Certification
11.08.07 - BCU’s Richard Poole Published in Cambridge Guide to American Theatre
11.05.07 - Forum on Women’s Suffrage
11.01.07 - BCU "Songs of Faith" Fall Choral Concert

October

10.31.07 - BCU to Host Conference for Young Scholars
10.30.07 - BCU Catholic Daughters First Iowa Campus Court
10.26.07 - BCU's 3rd Annual SnackWise Competition
10.22.07 - BCU's 17th Annual "Haunted Tunnels"
10.16.07 - Briar Cliff Exhibits Baldus Collection
10.12.07 - BCU Hosts Panel Discussion on 'Learnings from the Global Marketplace'
10.10.07 - BCU's 26th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
10.03.07 - BCU welcomes new employees
10.01.07 - Briar Cliff to honor Francis of Assisi

September

09.18.07 - BCU to host "Death by Alcohol: The Sam Spady Story"
09.11.07 - BCU's Legendary Ray Nacke inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame
09.06.07 - Alumni Weekend 2007
09.05.07 - Briar Cliff community gathers for Fall Convocation

August

08.27.07 - Briar Cliff Freshman Collect Food in Tradition of Service, Caring
08.26.07 - Astronaut Winston Scott to Speak at Briar Cliff University
08.23.07 - Briar Cliff Welcome Week Activities
08.21.07 - Briar Cliff ranked among Best Colleges in Midwest
08.10.07 - Briar Cliff professors published in nursing science journal
08.06.07 - MSN program receives NLNAC accreditation
08.03.07 - Briar Cliff University's summer reading camp
08.02.07 - Briar Cliff University's summer choral camp

July

07.25.07 - Briar Cliff announces C.E. scholarship recipients
07.10.07 - BCU to co-sponsor Iowa Prairie Conference
07.06.07 - Briar Cliff welcomes new academic dean

June

06.29.07 - BCU announces third term Dean's List
06.26.07 - Briar Cliff student received SPWN scholarship
06.07.07 - Briar Cliff hosts Freshmen Orientation
06.04.07 - Accounting to be offered as evening degree at BCU

May

05.30.07 - Briar Cliff's SIFE team hosts PYLOT Leadership Camp
05.21.07 - Briar Cliff University President honored at SIFE award ceremony
05.20.07 - BCU to host voice recital
05.16.07 - Briar Cliff University announces Summer 2007 Nursing Camp
05.14.07 - Briar Cliff University announces 2007 graduates
05.10.07 - Briar Cliff University to host commencement at Orpheum
05.08.07 - Students selected to address fellow graduates at BCU commencement
05.04.07 - Students, employees honored at BCU Honors Convocation
05.02.07 - Ethics workshop for social workers at Briar Cliff
05.01.07 - Briar Cliff announces Presidential Scholarship recipients

April

04.26.07 - BCU hosts annual Honors Convocation
04.23.07 - BCU professor Jeanne Emmons to read at Library Chocolate Extravaganza Event
04.22.07 - BCU senior to display artwork in Clausen Art Gallery
04.18.07 - Jodie Sweetin, former Full House actress, to speak at Briar Cliff University
04.16.07 - Sioux City Art Center to host reception for The Briar Cliff Review
04.15.07 - BCU Inducts New Members into Nursing Honor Society
04.12.07 - BCU Nursing Department to honor graduates at annual Pinning Ceremony
04.11.07 - BCU hosts faculty organ recital
04.10.07 - BCU hosts Scholarship and Creative Works Convocation
04.05.07 - BCU Students in Free Enterprise share top honors at regional competition
04.03.07 - BCU collaborates on practicum placement program
04.02.07 - BCU announces second term Dean's List

March

03.26.07 - Clausen Art Gallery to feature works from Briar Cliff senior
03.20.07 - BCU Sister Muriel Ford Circle of Mentors for Women hosts Women of Knowledge
03.16.07 - BCU students provide assistance in regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina
03.13.07 - BCU SIFE, Sioux City GO team up for Ethics Apprentice
03.09.07 - Briar Cliff will host career fair on March 14
03.08.07 - Landscape, power of place topics of Briar Cliff faculty lecture
03.07.07 - BCU senior artist featured in gallery exhibit

February

02.26.07 - BCU English Department to host author Patrick Hicks
02.22.07 - WINGS Conference to help young women soar in Siouxland
02.21.07 - Clausen Art Gallery features paintings by Briar Cliff senior
02.15.07 - Briar Cliff announces continuing education scholarships
02.12.07 - BCU students offer free income tax preparation
02.09.07 - BCU choirs kick-off tour with Sioux City concert

January

01.31.07 - Briar Cliff University announces new Board of Trustees members
01.30.07 - BCU presents 'Learnings from the Global Marketplace'
01.25.07 - BCU music professor Richard Steinbach to perform with London flautist Michel Bellavance
01.20.07 - Briar Cliff University crowns 2007 Homecoming King, Queen
01.19.07 - February fundraiser is a real 'treat' for BCU SHRM chapter
01.18.07 - NLNAC to visit Briar Cliff for MSN accreditation
01.16.07 - Briar Cliff University announces 2007 Homecoming Royalty
01.15.07 - Briar Cliff faculty to debate peace in the Middle East
01.12.07 - Homecoming 2007 is a 'Winter Wonderland' at BCU
01.11.07 - BCU, Outback invite you to have 'Lunch With the Chargers'
01.10.07 - Martin Luther King, Jr. event to be held at Briar Cliff University
01.10.07 - Briar Cliff University announces first term Dean's List
01.08.07 - Briar Cliff schedules Campus Visit Day for Jan. 12
01.08.07 - Author, peace advocate Mike Palecek to speak at BCU
01.05.07 - Student art exhibits on display at Briar Cliff University

2006

December

12.20.06 - Briar Cliff University honors employees with service awards
12.18.06 - Office of Institutional Advancement Holiday Hours
12.15.06 - Briar Cliff students simulate poverty to increase public awareness
12.12.06 - 'Cocoa and Carols' is a sweet holiday treat at Briar Cliff
12.11.06 - Let the BCU Education Club 'wrap up' the holidays for you
12.08.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts Campus Visit Day on Dec. 15
12.07.06 - BCCares hosts Christmas Party for Adults With Special Needs
12.04.06 - Briar Cliff community makes a difference in Honduran community

November

11.28.06 - BCU Upward Bound students go door-to-door for hunger
11.27.06 - "From Darkness to Light" to feature Briar Cliff University choirs in "Christmas at Cathedral"
11.21.06 - Briar Cliff seeks Presidential Scholarship candidates
11.20.06 - Poetry author to give campus reading at Briar Cliff
11.06.06 - Grant aids CD recording of American music
11.03.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts Campus Visit Day

October

10.31.06 - BCU sociology professor co-authors paper, makes presentation at national conference
10.30.06 - 'Schindler's List' survivor to be featured at Briar Cliff
10.26.06 - Briar Cliff University professor named Science Fiction Research Association president
10.25.06 - 'The Glove of the World' is third poetry book from BCU professor
10.20.06 - BCU Sister Muriel Ford Circle of Mentors for Women hosts "Women and Spirituality"
10.20.06 - Ethics workshop for social workers at Briar Cliff
10.19.06 - 'Death by Alcohol' raises binge-drinking awareness at BCU
10.17.06 - Haunted Tunnel spooks up 'fright nights of fun' at BCU
10.16.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts Campus Visit Day
10.13.06 - Briar Cliff University announces Family Weekend
10.13.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts 'Senior Citizen's Day Out'
10.11.06 - Finding the perfect snack: Briar Cliff Students in Free Enterprise invite high schools to 'SnackWise'
10.06.06 - BCU Scholarship Luncheon to honor students, donors
10.05.06 - Poet, essayist Tom Montag to read at Briar Cliff
10.05.06 - Briar Cliff University visual arts lecture features former Sioux City Art Center curator
10.04.06 - BCU professors to debate immigration issue

September

09.28.06 - Briar Cliff University to honor Francis of Assisi
09.26.06 - Briar Cliff full-time enrollment at an all-time high!
09.25.06 - Sister Janet Harris to be featured at Briar Cliff
09.21.06 - BCU professors to be presenters at nursing forum
09.14.06 - New hires announced at Briar Cliff University
09.13.06 - Briar Cliff welcomes new faculty members
09.12.06 - Briar Cliff University announces 2006-2007 Student Government Association officers
09.11.06 - Campus Visit Day at Briar Cliff University is Sept. 15
09.11.06 - Briar Cliff University students attend Young Leaders Summit
09.09.06 - Alumni Awards presented at BCU Alumni Weekend 2006
09.08.06 - Briar Cliff University welcomes first-year students
09.07.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts Sept. 11 panel
09.07.06 - The Diocese of Sioux City to be inducted into Briar Cliff University's Mother Dominica Society
09.06.06 - Social Work Director Craig-Oldsen receives honors
09.01.06 - Briar Cliff professor part of Ponca State Park program

August

08.31.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts Alumni Weekend 2006
08.29.06 - Adjusting to college can be a 'colorful' experience
08.28.06 - BCU students discover natural history of Black Hills
08.25.06 - Sweet music at Briar Cliff as university forms jazz ensemble
08.24.06 - BCU education professor to give keynote address
08.22.06 - Briar Cliff professor featured in nursing publication
08.21.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts 'Welcome Week 2006'
08.14.06 - Briar Cliff University announces continuing education scholarship recipients
08.03.06 - Frommelt Memorial Classic raises money for BCU scholarships
08.03.06 - BCU Choral Camp concludes with Cathedral Concert
08.01.06 - Poetry reading features 2006 BCU grad, professor

July

07.26.06 - Nash Fellowship to aid BCU students looking for educational opportunities in international development
07.25.06 - Briar Cliff professor to make presentation at NAPC
07.18.06 - Local colleges gear up for Iowa Private College Week, August 7-11

June

06.30.06 - Briar Cliff University announces third term Dean's List
06.15.06 - BCU sociologist publishes article on religious perceptions
06.14.06 - BCU professor featured in education publication
06.13.06 - Technology camp offered at Briar Cliff University
06.12.06 - Vocal recital features BCU grad Emily J. Bodiford
06.06.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts Freshman Orientation

May

05.26.06 - BCU offers Summer Food Service Program
05.25.06 - BCU nursing professor earns CNE credentials
05.24.06 - BCU music professor to perform in Peru
05.23.06 - Brinkerhoff named BCU assistant VP, dean of students
05.22.06 - 75th Anniversary Tea honors BCU era as an all-women's college
05.19.06 - BCU education chair to serve on IACTE board
05.17.06 - BCU inducts 16 students into nursing honor society
05.15.06 - Briar Cliff University announces 2006 graduates
05.09.06 - Briar Cliff University to host commencement at Orpheum
05.08.06 - Students selected to address fellow graduates at BCU Commencement
05.08.06 - BCU SHRM teams up with Cold Stone Creamery
05.04.06 - Students, employees honored at BCU Honors Convocation
05.03.06 - Briar Cliff University announces baccalaureate, commencement dates
05.02.06 - Briar Cliff social work director to present at NFPA conference
05.01.06 - BCU 'Student Conductor's Recital' is May 4
05.01.06 - Briar Cliff offers scholarships for continuing ed students

April

04.28.06 - BCU students, faculty to present research at MPA convention
04.26.06 - Briar Cliff University hosts annual Honors Convocation
04.24.06 - Mozart featured in faculty organ recital at Briar Cliff
04.24.06 - BCU Sister Muriel Ford Circle of Mentors for Women hosts etiquette training program
04.21.06 - Briar Cliff announces Presidential Scholarship recipients
04.19.06 - BCU students planning Earth Day 'prairie rescue'
04.18.06 - Sioux City Art Center to host reception for The Briar Cliff Review
04.13.06 - Briar Cliff University Nursing Department pays tribute to mentors during annual Pinning Ceremony
04.12.06 - BCU theatre chair will present paper, star in production at theatre conference
04.11.06 - Taking care of business: BCU SIFE team claims top honors at regional competition
04.07.06 - Briar Cliff University announces second term Dean's List
04.06.06 - Psi Chi to induct three Briar Cliff students
04.04.06 - BCU Senior Art Exhibit features sculptures, carvings
04.03.06 - Ruth Bittner named vice president of finance at Briar Cliff

March

03.31.06 - Guatemalan service-study aids Briar Cliff students in national presentation
03.30.06 - BCU milestone pops up on Pepsi cans
03.29.06 - New employees announced at Briar Cliff University
03.27.06 - Junior Visit Day at Briar Cliff University
03.23.06 - Briar Cliff to dedicate statue in honor of St. Clare
03.22.06 - BCU hosts second annual Scholarship and Creative Works Convocation
03.21.06 - English professor to present BCU 'Distinguished Faculty Lecture'
03.21.06 - Hectic schedules don't keep BCU students from becoming 'Best Buddies'
03.15.06 - A 'Black Man's Odyssey into the Ku Klux Klan' to be presented at Briar Cliff
03.15.06 - BCU Students in Free Enterprise encourage everyone to 'SnackWise'
03.14.06 - Clausen Art Gallery to display paintings by senior art student
03.13.06 - Briar Cliff student is CASE scholarship recipient
03.09.06 - Briar Cliff alum to present acclaimed film documentary 'I Love You, I Hate You Too'
03.07.06 - BCU students fast for hunger awareness
03.07.06 - BCU students provide assistance in regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina
03.06.06 - BCU hosts Women's Leadership Panel
03.03.06 - BCU presents 'Learnings from the Global Marketplace'
03.02.06 - Grants authored by Briar Cliff students will fund local projects
03.01.06 - BCU professor to present paper at theatre conference
03.01.06 - BCU's Clausen Art Gallery features student's sculptures

February

02.28.06 - Briar Cliff University presents 'Broadway Cabaret'
02.28.06 - Local students visit state capital for TRIO Day
02.24.06 - Four named to Briar Cliff University Board of Trustees
02.15.06 - Briar Cliff offering course for HR management professionals
02.14.06 - Briar Cliff professor wins top poetry prize
02.13.06 - Salsa, Bilingual Bingo at Briar Cliff University
02.06.06 - Briar Cliff University choirs to tour U.S. cities this month
02.03.06 - Pharmaceutical scientist is guest speaker at BCU
02.03.06 - BCU hosts Presidential Scholarship candidates

January

01.31.06 - Briar Cliff University history video earns prestigious CASE Award
01.28.06 - Briar Cliff University crowns 2006 Homecoming Queen, King
01.27.06 - BCU students offer free income tax preparation
01.25.06 - Briar Cliff University 2006 Homecoming Royalty
01.23.06 - Homecoming 2006 is a 'BCU Black Tie Event'
01.23.06 - Briar Cliff launches Sister Muriel Ford Circle of Mentors for Women
01.13.06 - Briar Cliff students featured in Clausen Art Gallery display
01.12.06 - Have lunch with the Chargers at Outback Steakhouse
01.11.06 - Prize-winning author featured at BCU Fiction Reading
01.11.06 - BCU athletic teams host fundraiser for Jon Bresnahan
01.10.06 - Briar Cliff event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
01.05.06 - Briar Cliff University announces first term Dean's List
01.04.06 - Manage your career with Briar Cliff University's Online Graduate Management Certificate Program
01.03.06 - Dr. Richard Petersen named chair of BCU Nursing Department