BEMIDJI, Minn. (Aug. 25, 2010) — To the trained forensic scientist, a single test of a single fiber can unveil volumes of history. Most fibers, from carpets, clothing, draperies or upholstery, have received surface treatments such as stain resistance, weather proofing or permanent pressing. From a single fiber, an x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy test can distinguish […]
Archive for August 2010
Fifth Annual Community Appreciation Day slated for Tuesday, Aug. 24
BEMIDJI, Minn. (Aug. 18, 2010) — Bemidji State University, the Alumni Association and the BSU Foundation invite the community of Bemidji to the Fifth Annual Community Appreciation Day, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24. The event is Bemidji State University’s way to thank the residents of Bemidji and the surrounding communities for all they do to […]
Bemidji State University again ranked in top tier of regional Midwest universities
BEMIDJI, Minn. (Aug. 17, 2010) — For the third consecutive year, Bemidji State University has earned a place in the top tier of the U.S. News and World Report rankings of America’s colleges and universities in the Midwest region. The University tied with two other institutions for 92nd among all colleges and universities in the […]
Orientation 2010 activities for new students set at Bemidji State University
BEMIDJI, Minn. (August 13, 2010) — Beginning next week, Bemidji State University is hosting orientation activities to help new students and international students make a successful transition into the college environment. Orientation activities are designed to help new college students successfully transition to Bemidji State University. It intends to show students that the University has […]
Adventures in Lifelong Learning announces fall 2010 lecture schedule
BEMIDJI, Minn. (August 12, 2010) — Bemidji State University’s Optivation venture will sponsor eight Adventures in Lifelong Learning lectures this fall on topics ranging from the glacial geology of north-central Minnesota to nature photography to an examination of China’s emergence as a world power. The fall lecture series begins Tuesday, Sept. 21 and runs weekly […]
Bemidji State University awarded eTECH grant from National Science Foundation
BEMIDJI, Minn. (Aug. 4, 2010) — Bemidji State University will be working to close critical skills gaps in the manufacturing industry under a new program funded by the National Science Foundation. The University’s 360 Degrees Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence has won a three-year, $871,951, Advanced Technological Education Grant from the foundation to […]