BVU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES SCHEDULED FOR MAY 26

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STORM LAKE, IA (05/15/2018) (readMedia)-- Buena Vista University (BVU) will hold commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 26, with 616 graduates scheduled to receive their degrees.

They include 169 undergraduates from the Storm Lake campus and 363 undergraduates from BVU's 16 sites and online programs. Another 84 students are scheduled to receive master's degrees.

All events will take place on the BVU campus in Storm Lake. The baccalaureate service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Schaller Memorial Chapel. The procession through the Victory Arch will take place at 2:15 p.m., and commencement ceremonies will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Siebens Fieldhouse.

The commencement speaker will be Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig. Naig, who is a 2000 graduate of BVU with degrees in biology and political science, was appointed to his new role in March by Governor Kim Reynolds. Prior to that, Naig had successfully served as the state's deputy secretary of agriculture since 2013.

As secretary of agriculture, Naig is committed to leading efforts to protect consumers, expanding economic opportunities for Iowans, and advocating in Iowa and around the globe.

Naig is also dedicated to improving the state's water quality, as well as embracing science and technology to conserve Iowa's natural resources and to secure a safe and affordable food and energy supply.

Naig grew up on a family farm in northwest Iowa and continues to be involved in the operation today. He and his wife, Jaime, also a 2000 BVU graduate, have three boys.

About Buena Vista University

Since 1891, Buena Vista University has prepared students for lifelong success and blends liberal arts with real-world applications. Our traditional campus on the shores of Storm Lake hosts students in a variety of majors and pre-professional programs, including elementary, secondary, and special education; business and accounting; and biological and chemical sciences. Our 16 degree-completion locations, online, and graduate programs expand student potential with a pace and academic rigor designed for working adults and a variety of class formats that make scheduling even more convenient. With an average scholarship of more than 50 percent off of tuition, BVU is an affordable option for all students. Visit www.bvu.edu.

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