Secretary of War Henry Stimson stood blindfolded in front of the
tiny glass bowl on October 29, 1940. Microphones were placed in
front of the bowl, waiting to record Mr. Stimson’s first word -
or should we say, first number. Instead, it would be President
Roosevelt who would announce number 158, and in a split second
1,076 young men would be the first draftees in the Second World War.
Back on the Home Front
Women kept America strong during the war.
Skippy
A canine friend left behind becomes a good luck charm.
Eighty Years of Science
The legacy of Professor "Bugs" Smith lives on.
After the War
Returning soldiers discover a time of opportunity
with the G.I. Bill.
We Salute You
BVU's World War II Memorial honors two former students
and all service persons.
Learning From the Past
Today's BVU students look back half a century for the lessons of war.
Champagne Charlie Pilots BVU Scholarship
Alumni Charles Pendleton pays tribute to BVC's Medal of
Honor winners by helping today's students.
Taking Stock
Keith SL'42 and Virginia SL '41 share the advantages they experienced
in establishing a Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT).
Driven by Determination
Feature profile of Buena Vista University Trustee Ed Bock.
Student Discussion with General Colin Powell
The 2000 William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecture Series laureate answered
questions from a panel of eight BVU students.
