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Mississippi Headwaters Board Touts Conservation Efforts During BASS Championship

May 21, 2018

The Brainerd, Minn.,-based Mississippi Headwaters Board has shared a video feature on the 2017 BASS College Championships, hosted by Bemidji State University on Lake Bemidji in August 2017. The video gives an overview of the tournament and also looks at steps taken during the tournament to support water conservation and prevent the spread of invasive species.

Outdoor Program Center Preparing for May 14 Opening Day

May 10, 2018

Mark Morrissey and his staff at Bemidji State University’s Outdoor Program Center installed the dock at the BSU Boathouse in Diamond Point Park as part of their preparation for the summer activities season. The OPC will be open to all for equipment rentals beginning Monday, May 14.

More than 1,100 Graduates From Class of 2018 Earn Degrees

May 4, 2018

Will Weaver, professor emeritus of English, challenged the 1,082 members of Bemidji State University’s Class of 2018 to “be open to surprise, to chance, to the lives of people close at hand. You have no idea how that stranger might affect your life — or you theirs.”

99th Commencement: Gallery of Graduation Caps

May 4, 2018

Dozens of students in Bemidji State’s Class of 2018 celebrated their status as college graduates with custom-decorated mortar boards. We couldn’t catch everyone, but we were able to get photos of more than 50 of them. Congratulations, graduates!

Gallery: Students Attend Annual Sunsplash Celebration

April 26, 2018

April 25 was the annual Sunsplash event which was held outside on the Lakeside Lawn with inflatables, puppies, caricature drawings, tie-dying, games, prizes and a barbeque dinner for students to have fun before finals week.

Gallery: Celebrating Faculty and Staff at Annual Employee Recognition Celebration

April 26, 2018

BSU's grounds crew won a Spirit of BSU award for their tireless efforts to keep the campus clear of snow this winter. — BSU’s grounds crew won a Spirit of BSU award for their tireless efforts to keep the campus clear of snow this winter.

Angie Gora (right) won the Spirit of BSU Award. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Angie Gora (right) won the Spirit of BSU Award. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Dr. Andy Hafs, associate professor of biology (right), won the Excellence in Teaching Award. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Dr. Andy Hafs, associate professor of biology (right), won the Excellence in Teaching Award. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

University photographer John Swartz (center) won a Distinguished Service Award. He's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — University photographer John Swartz (center) won a Distinguished Service Award. He’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Dr. Carol Nielsen (far right) was named professor emerita of business administration and also won a BSU Distinguished Service Award. She's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Carol Nielsen (far right) was named professor emerita of business administration and also won a BSU Distinguished Service Award. She’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Dragoljub Bilanovic (far right) was named professor emeritus of environmental studies. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Dragoljub Bilanovic (far right) was named professor emeritus of environmental studies. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Cheryl Byers (far right) was named professor emerita of social work. She's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Cheryl Byers (far right) was named professor emerita of social work. She’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Laurie Desiderato (far right) was named professor emerita of psychology. She's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Laurie Desiderato (far right) was named professor emerita of psychology. She’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Richard Hook (far right) was named professor emeritus of psychology. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Richard Hook (far right) was named professor emeritus of psychology. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Tim Kroeger (far right) was named professor emeritus of geology. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Tim Kroeger (far right) was named professor emeritus of geology. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Mike Morgan (far right) was named professor emeritus of English. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Mike Morgan (far right) was named professor emeritus of English. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Marla Patrias (right), executive director of BSU Alumni & Foundation, is retiring in May after 20 years at BSU. She's pictured with President Hensrud (left). — Marla Patrias (right), executive director of BSU Alumni & Foundation, is retiring in May after 20 years at BSU. She’s pictured with President Hensrud (left).

Sandy Beck (center) was recognized for 25 years of service, won an Outstanding Contribution Award and received a Diversity Certificate. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Sandy Beck (center) was recognized for 25 years of service, won an Outstanding Contribution Award and received a Diversity Certificate. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Dr. Tom Beech (center) won an Outstanding Contribution Award. He's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Dr. Tom Beech (center) won an Outstanding Contribution Award. He’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Andy Bartlett, associate director of communications and marketing, was BSU's nominee for the 2018 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Professional Excellence in Service Award. He's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Andy Bartlett, associate director of communications and marketing, was BSU’s nominee for the 2018 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Professional Excellence in Service Award. He’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Mary Herried (right) accepted an Outstanding Contribution Award on behalf of Dr. Shannon Norman. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Mary Herried (right) accepted an Outstanding Contribution Award on behalf of Dr. Shannon Norman. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Bemidji State University recognized 61 employees with 690 combined years of service, nine faculty members who have been granted emeriti status, 14 retiring staff members and winners of the university’s Awards of Excellence at its annual Employee Recognition Celebration April 26.

Gallery: Bemidji State University Blue Ice Performance

April 24, 2018

Bemidji State University’s Department of Music held a Blue Ice performance on April 18 in the main theater of Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

Gallery: 72nd Annual Funtastic Dance Follies

April 23, 2018

Bemidji State University Hosted its 72 annual funtastic dance follies this past weekend April 19, 20, and 21.

Gallery: Treuer Repeats as Student of the Year at AIRC’s 38th Annual Awards Banquet

April 20, 2018

Twenty-five of BSU's record 51 American Indian graduates-to-be were on-hand at the awards banquet. — Twenty-five of BSU’s record 51 American Indian graduates-to-be were on-hand at the awards banquet.

Stoles received by American Indian graduates to be worn at Commencement on May 4.

Bill Blackwell Jr., executive director of the American Indian Resource Center.

Ursula Knoki-Wilson, community relations liaison officer, Office of the CEO, with Indian Health Service in Chinle, Ariz., provided the keynote address.

John Daniel (left), with Bill Blackwell Jr., won the inaugural Earl Nyholm Culture and Language Award.

Sage Miletich, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year's AIRC Community Leadership Award. — Sage Miletich, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year’s AIRC Community Leadership Award.

Sterling Knox, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year's Roger Aitken Leadership Award. — Sterling Knox, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year’s Roger Aitken Leadership Award.

Madeline Treuer, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won her second consecutive Outstanding American Indian Student of the Year award.

Madeline Treuer will be added to a plaque listing previous Outstanding American Indian Student of the Year recipients.

BSU President Faith C. Hensrud greeted graduating students after they received their stoles.

Senior Madeline Treuer repeated as Outstanding American Indian Student of the Year and a record 51 graduating native students were honored at Bemidji State University’s 38th Annual American Indian Students Recognition Banquet.

Gallery: BSU Leadership Celebration Honored Outstanding Student Leaders

April 19, 2018

The Hobson Memorial Union hosted its2018 Leadership Celebration to recognize outstanding student leaders, organizations, programs and advisors on April 17.

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