Sarah Schlichte Honored at Buena Vista University

2017 May 30

Sarah Schlichte , a biology major from Templeton , was honored at Buena Vista University's annual Student Recognition Dinner on April 29.

Schlichte received the following recognition:

Schlichte received an Academic Excellence Award as a fourth year student. This Academic Excellence Award is given to students on the Storm Lake campus whose cumulative GPA is 3.75 or greater, representing approximately the top 10% of each class.

Schlichte received a Student Organization Leader award for her role in Chemistry in Action, one of more than 57 organizations available on campus. These leaders provide guidance and motivation to their clubs and attend campus-wide meetings to share knowledge and build skills. BVU's many active student organizations represent a wide variety of interests, social causes and disciplines.

Schlichte received a Student Organization Leader award for her role in Team Wellness, one of more than 57 organizations available on campus. These leaders provide guidance and motivation to their clubs and attend campus-wide meetings to share knowledge and build skills. BVU's many active student organizations represent a wide variety of interests, social causes and disciplines.

Schlichte received the Stine Fellowship Award which is given annually to exceptional students to enhance their educational and professional development opportunities. Mr. Harry Stine, a longtime friend of the university, generously established this endowment in 2014 to promote creative opportunities for science students.

Schlichte received the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award, an award given annually to BVU science and business majors. Eligible students are from Iowa or a contiguous state and must meet specific financial need qualifications. Students are invited to apply and compete, and winners are determined on the basis of grade-point average. Clifford Rae was a long-serving advisor to Dr. Harold Walter Siebens and Executive Director of the Siebens Family Foundation. This generous award can be used by the winners for approved academic purposes, such as student research, interim travel, internship accommodations, graduate school applications, certification examinations, or upon graduation, payment of student loans.

Schlichte received the Senior of the Year Award. This award is presented annually by the Buena Vista Alumni Association. The award recognizes an academically talented senior who has demonstrated leadership and service to the University community.

Schlichte was recognized for being a member of BVU's Honors Program, which encourages students to develop their academic talents beyond the regular curriculumt through specialized courses and an extensive research project.