Leave Your Legacy on the South Forum Lawn Patio!

Help support this wonderful space for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The addition and upkeep of this exciting outdoor patio is thanks to Beaver Nation's generosity in paving the way. 

Purchase a BRICK

Students on patio

Leave your mark on Buena Vista University by purchasing a brick engraved with your family’s name or an “In Memory” honor. Your purchase will support further improvements to Siebens Forum and student space! Patio brick guidelines...

  • Honor someone special
  • Show your class pride
  • Recognize a graduating senior
  • Credit a faculty mentor 

How long can my brick engraving be?

You can have up to 18 characters per line and a maximum of three lines. Characters include hyphens, apostrophes, asterisks, and other symbols. Only text and punctuation are allowed, no pictures.

What is the formatting of the engraving?

All letters will be upper case and each line will be centered. Letters on all bricks will run along the longer edge of the brick, i.e. the 8” length.

How often are bricks installed?

Bricks are installed twice a year (before Homecoming and before Commencement). August 21 is the deadline to have your brick installed before Homecoming, which will be September 27-28. 

How much does a brick cost?

Bricks cost $500 each. Payments can be spread out over a year if desired. Full payment and engraving instructions must be received before bricks are installed.

How many bricks are available?

There is a limited amount, however, right now, availability is good.

Other questions?

Contact the University Advancement office at 712.749.2101 or email support@bvu.edu.

Students enjoy the patio

Leave your Mark Today

Show your support for South Forum Lawn Patio

The South Forum Lawn Patio has been completed and is ready for BVU students to enjoy, but it's not too late to make your mark! Future engravings will occur twice per year.

Purchase your brick