“Not having clean water can lead to death in children. (In rural areas) they’re literally taking the water out of standing bodies of water and just drinking it.” – Alexis Gouthro, ’20, biology major from East Bridgewater “This work was so important because there’s definitely a big problem with them having clean water, even in the city. That’s a traditional activity during Cambodia trips.SU students recently reflected on a life-changing experience for those they helped and themselves: BSU also students taught Khvien School pupils about water and hygiene.Īdditionally, BSU and PUC-Siem Reap students trekked to Rolom Touk Village in a poorer area of Siem Reap Province to build household-sized, bio-sand filters with staff members from Water for Cambodia. Cambodian and BSU students cleaned sand and stones used in filters, dug trenches and assembled the system. BSU collaborated with the local community and Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia-Siem Reap. The system also serves 20 nearby families. The contingent tackled a special project (pictured at right) – building a water filtration system for 570 students at Khvien School in Siem Reap. Ryleigh and six peers visited the Southeast Asian country for two weeks during the break between semesters to continue a decade-long tradition of bringing clean water to Cambodians. The OVC will drop down to six members in 2023 as Murray State is likely moving to the Missouri Valley Football Conference.Ryleigh Porter, ’21, sums up Bridgewater State University’s latest trip to Cambodia in three words: “We changed lives.” The Lions will join Eastern Illinois, Murray State, Southeast Missouri, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, and UT Martin. With the addition of Lindenwood, the Ohio Valley will have seven football-playing members in 2022. We are eager to begin competition at this next level and look forward to welcoming OVC member schools to our campus beginning this fall.” “A move to NCAA Division I athletics and membership in the OVC enhances our Lindenwood University community in many ways and aligns with our strategic plan– it will drive enrollment, enhance university visibility, and generate revenue. This opportunity will elevate our entire university and provide championship-level experiences our student athletes deserve,” Lindenwood President Dr. “Lindenwood is thrilled to join the Ohio Valley Conference as we apply to transition to NCAA Division I. Charles, Mo., will be included in the OVC regular-season schedules and will be eligible to compete in OVC Championships beginning in 2022. We are excited to welcome Lindenwood to our OVC community.” “President Porter’s vision for the future of the institution, along with Lindenwood’s commitment to success, its geographic alignment with the OVC and its sports offerings, including football, and our shared philosophy and values make them a great fit for the Conference.
“We are delighted to add Lindenwood University as the 10th member of the OVC for the 2022-23 academic year,” said OVC Commissioner Beth DeBauche.
Lindenwood, currently a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) in Division II, will move up to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and will officially become a member of the Ohio Valley Conference on July 1, 2022. The Lindenwood Lions have accepted an invitation to join the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), it was officially announced on Wednesday.