Be a Beaver
Building lifelong connections and serving others are at the heart of being a Buena Vista University Beaver. Follow Chris Snowardt ’94 as he shares his journey through challenge and adversity and see how his BVU friendships stood strong when he needed them most.
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Directed, shot and edited by Dawson Ahrenstorff
Wired to Serve
A broken jaw ​couldn't hold down Eman Alaniz. Painful injuries shaped him into a servant leader who lifts others above himself. Buena Vista provided helping hands through his undergrad journey.
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Directed, Shot, and Edited by Dawson Ahrenstorff
For BVU 2025 Beaver Ball
Monte's Mat
Wrestling shaped the rest of Monte Merz's life. After being taught to hold a high standard for himself, he now sets that standard within his own company.​
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Directed, Shot, and Edited by Dawson Ahrenstorff
For BVU 2026 Beaver Ball