Ballou Building
Formerly the main library facility, the Ballou Building houses the Offices of the President and Institutional Advancement, including the National Alumni Association. The lower level still houses the Allee Curriculum Library, containing 7,800 volumes; a student lounge and other library materials. More Information >>

Bradford Field
Bradford Field is the site of football and track activity. It is home to the J. Leslie Rollins Football Stadium. The 240-foot stadium extends between the 10-yard lines and has a seating capacity of approximately 2,500. An all-weather, eight-lane track was installed in 1986. More Information >>

Briscoe Honor Hall
This coed residence hall houses 102 students and was completed in 1991, the University’s centennial year. Originally named Centennial Hall, it features 17 suites which house six students each. Suites include three bedrooms (each with its own bathroom) and a common living area. A computer, refrigerator, and microwave are furnished for each suite. Students must meet academic requirements to earn a place in this hall. More Information >>

Constitution Hall
This residence hall opened in January of 1995 as an addition to Briscoe Honor Hall, providing 12 suite-style living quarters for 72 students. An addition to Constitution Hall, which was completed in January 1998, houses an additional 30 students. More Information >>

Dixon-Eilers Hall
Dixon-Eilers Hall houses BVU’s business offices and the Office of the Registrar, in addition to housing classrooms. The building was completed in 1958 and stands on the site of the original “Old Main.” More Information >>

Edson Hall
Originally known as Victory Hall, the University gym before Siebens Fieldhouse was constructed in 1969, Edson Hall is now home to the BVU music department. Renovation of the hall was completed in early 1997 with the addition of a choral rehearsal room, nine state-of-the-art practice rooms, a piano/keyboard lab, a student work area, and additional office space. More Information >>

Estelle Siebens Science Center
Completed in the summer of 2004, the 70,000-square-feet facility comfortably houses BVU's five interdisciplinary fields of science (biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics), fostering collaboration among the disciplines, as well as between students and faculty.

The 18 laboratories complement seven classrooms, three research areas, and 24 offices. "Science Avenue," a prominent atrium corridor that puts projects on display, connects the two-story, glass-walled rotunda (nicknamed "The Beaker") to a greenhouse with three environmental growth chambers.

Finkbine Natatorium
For the competitive swimmer or those swimming for recreation, Finkbine Natatorium offers an NCAA regulation-size pool. A pool lift makes the facility handicapped-accessible. More Information >>

Grand Hall
Grand Hall is a 98-bed co-ed residence hall, located on the corner of West Fourth Street and Grand Avenue. The building opened in the fall of 1998. More Information >>

Harold Walter Siebens School of Business/Siebens Forum
The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business/Siebens Forum was completed in the spring of 1985. In addition to the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business and a conference center, it houses the Student and Career Services offices, food service and cafeteria, Anderson Auditorium (a 386-seat auditorium), Siebens Den, the Geisinger Student Leadership Center, the bookstore, post office, games area and snack bar, and other offices and lounges. Included in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business are tiered seminar rooms, a case-study seminar room, faculty offices, and a special resource room that enables students to receive the latest market information from Wall Street and other sources. The conference center includes a board room, conference rooms, lobbies, and offices. The $10 million building, made possible by an $18 million gift from the late Dr. Harold Walter Siebens, also has telecommunication capabilities. More Information >>

Information Technology Center/BVU Library
The BVU Library is a state-of-the-art facilitiy with a capacity of 300,000 printed volumes, as well as one thousand journals and periodicals. Computerized periodical databases access many sources not available in the library. More Information >>

Lage Communication Center
Lage Communication Center is the home of telecommunication at BVU. Renovated in 1985-86, Lage houses the radio, television and print studios for the School of Communication and Arts. It is the control center for the telecommunication system, which extends throughout campus.

Recent upgrades to the building’s equipment include updates of FM 97.5/KBVU Radio’s studio and transmitter equipment; a new editing system and updated production facilities for Innovation Video (campus television); and a Macintosh multimedia lab for desktop publishing and generation of multimedia presentations.

The lower level of Lage Communication Center houses English as a Second Language (ESL) Program offices, Health Services, some athletic offices, and classrooms. More Information >>

Lamberti Recreation Center
Construction was completed in 2001 on this 65,000-square-feet addition to the Siebens Fieldhouse. It features a six-lane indoor track, three courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis, an exercise and weight room, coaches offices, and locker/shower facilities. The $9.5 million project, funded entirely by donors, also included an 18,000-square-feet renovation of the Siebens Fieldhouse. More Information >>

Liberty Hall
Liberty Hall, which opened in the fall of 2002, is a co-educational residence housing 86 students. It is located on the corner of Iowa Street and Grand Avenue. More Information >>

Lighthouse
A 30-foot brick lighthouse was built on the shores of Storm Lake near Siebens Fieldhouse in 1992 in memory of Buena Vista University trustee and benefactor Harold Walter Siebens. The lighthouse was a gift from the Siebens family. More Information >>

McCorkle Hall
McCorkle Hall was completed in January 1996 and houses 72 students in six-person suites. More Information >>

Pierce-White Halls
Pierce and White Residence Halls provide housing for 500 students. All of Pierce and half of White are men's rooms, while half of White houses women. The two halls are linked by a common entry and foyer.

The lower levels of these residence halls house TV and study lounges, sauna, fitness center, laundry machines, and vending facilities.

The halls were renovated in 1992-93, with installation of new windows, heating and plumbing systems, carpet, and lighting. Pitched roofs were also added. More Information >>

Schaller Memorial Chapel
Schaller Memorial Chapel, dedicated in 1963, adjoins Dixon-Eilers Hall. It serves as an auditorium and theater and is used for convocation services. Special events, such as Baccalaureate and Founders Day, are held here. A small meditation chapel is located in the lower level. A special feature of the chapel is the Hansen Organ, a three-manual Reuter pipe organ with 2,048 pipes. More Information >>

Siebens Fieldhouse
The main level of Siebens Fieldhouse houses a gymnasium, which seats 4,000 spectators. On this level are classrooms and coaches' offices. The balcony is used for aerobics, and a large double hitting area for softball and baseball. A shot put area is also available.

On the lower level are varsity locker rooms for men and women, laundry facilities, a wrestling room, a training room, handball and racquetball courts, and one of the most extensive weight lifting areas in the Iowa Conference. East of the Fieldhouse are four outdoor tennis courts for recreational and conference play. More Information >>

Smith Hall
Built in 1925, Smith Hall was completely renovated in 1970. It houses classrooms, art studios, and faculty offices. More Information >>

Social Sciences and Art Hall
Dedicated in 1968, the building contains the 250-seat Eppley Auditorium, along with a 60-seat amphitheater. The facility is undergoing renovations after serving as the science center until 2004.

Steward D. Siebens Computer Center
The Stewart D. Siebens Computer Center offers hardware and software technical support via the Help Desk, 2FIX hotline (712-749-2349), and 2FIX e-mail (2fix@bvu.edu). The Help Desk also provides checkout services for digital still cameras, digital video cameras, extra batteries, laptop computers, and automobile A/C adapters. The Help Desk is also one of four locations on campus offering battery swap services. The Help Desk hours vary throughout the year and are available on the web at http://2fix.bvu.edu. In the lab area, the Computer Center has a laser printer and several scanners.

The Teaching and Learning with Technology Center, (TLTC) is located in the Computer Center. The TLTC supports faculty in the integration of technology tools into teaching and learning.

Swope Hall
Swope Hall is a three-story residence hall which provides single and double rooms for 200 women students. Near the front entrance is a main lounge with a piano, fireplace, and television. Laundry, cooking and vending facilities are also available. More Information >>

Victory Arch
The Victory Arch was constructed from the remains of the Old Main archway. Old Main, constructed in 1893, was the principal building on campus until it was destroyed by fire in 1956. The Victory Arch is a symbol linking the past to the present. The Victory Arch stood on the southeast corner of Chapel lawn for many years before it was rebuilt atop the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business/Siebens Forum in 1984-85. More Information >>

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