Order of the Arch
The Order of the Arch derives its name from an historic moment in the life of Buena Vista University. On September 27, 1956, the University's main building burned to the ground. A group of dedicated and determined supporters sprang to the aid and saved the college for future generations. The arch of the old building's entry stands today above the main entrance of the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business / Siebens Forum as a monument to their extraordinary effort. It is known as the Victory Arch.

The Board of Trustees established the Order of the Arch in 1963 as an expression of gratitude to the many individuals who support Buena Vista. The Board acknowledged the dependence of the University on the continued assistance - whether in the form of annual giving, capital gifts, or deferred gifts - of an ever-widening circle of concerned and loyal friends. Membership in the Order honors today's benefactors as colleagues of the original group that helped save the University in 1956.

Within the Order of the Arch are the following honors for annual gifts:

• Trustee's Circle - gifts of $10,000 or more
• President's Circle - gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
• Dean's Circle - gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
• Keystone Society - gifts of $1,000 to $2,499

Order of the Arch members are eligible to attend select campus cultural events in BVU's Academic and Cultural Events Series. Visit the ACES site for a listing of upcoming events and reservation information.

Print an Order of the Arch pledge form.


Other Annual Giving Clubs
Gifts of the following amounts each year qualify donors for these clubs:

• Pacesetter's Club - gifts of $500 to $999
• Blue & Gold Club - gifts of $250 to $499
• Century Club - gifts of $100 to $249
• Investor's Club - $1 to $99

Membership in the Z.Z. White Heritage Society provides the donor with an opportunity to expand upon the vision of the BVU founders, to influence the future of the University and to make a statement of support to others. Ways to enter the Z.Z. White Heritage Society include:

• A bequest directing assets from one's estate to BVU;
• A plan providing income to oneself or a survivor for life or for a term of years and directing the remainder to BVU;
• A life insurance policy in which BVU is the owner and irrevocable beneficiary; or
• A charitable lead trust in which annual income is directed to BVU for a term of years.

To learn more about gifts that will qualify donors for the Z.Z. White Heritage Society browse online or call (712) 749-2101.


BV Club
The BV Club is a group of Beaver athletics boosters who join the club in visible support of all sports at Buena Vista University. The club purchases equipment and gear for the teams and provides refreshments for parents and members at select sporting events on campus.