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Free Mom Hugs, Flu Shots and Prizes at Bemidji State’s Annual All-Campus Health Fair

October 9, 2019

Bemidji State held its annual All-Campus Health Fair, sponsored by the Living Well – Working Well committee, Oct. 9 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. Students, faculty and staff sampled products, participated in a variety of health assessments, viewed demonstrations and talked with a number of local service vendors. The fair also gave students, faculty and staff a chance to get a free flu shot and students had free access to a number of immunizations.

“Home for the 100th” Brings Alumni and Community to Campus

October 9, 2019

Chancellor Devinder Malhotra views contents from the 1918 BSU time capsule.

Marketing Communications Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panel.

A student talks with Rachel Munson, '15 alumnae of BSU, after the Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panel. — A student talks with Rachel Munson, ’15 alumnae of BSU, after the Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panel.

President Hensrud with Wilfred Antell ’59 and Josh Christianson, executive director of university advancement

President Hensrud with Kay Mack ’86 and Josh Christianson, executive director of university advancement.

Suzanne (Aultman) Kringen ’73 receives her Alumni Service Award.

BSU's Ducks Unlimited chapter in the Homecoming parade. — BSU’s Ducks Unlimited chapter in the Homecoming parade.

Devinder Malholtra, chancellor of Minnesota State, braved the elements in an open convertible as the parade’s grand marshal.

Bemidji State University celebrated it’s Centennial Homecoming Oct. 3-6. “Home for the 100th,” welcomed community members, students and alumni to campus for events including the Honors Gala, Homecoming parade and Alumni Leaders in the Classroom.

Homecoming Hearth Sparks New Tradition for BSU’s Second Century

October 4, 2019

President Faith C. Hensrud, Josh Christianson, executive director of university advancement, Matthew Sauser, student body president and Noah Wendland, student body vice-president joined together to ignite the Homecoming Flame in the historic BSU fireplace near Lake Bemidji.

President Faith C. Hensrud, Josh Christianson, executive director of university advancement, BSU senior Abbie Newman in front of the fireplace.

BSU senior Abbie Newman, an elementary education major from Crosby, Minn., attended the hearth lighting with a special connection to the fireplace.

Josh Christianson, executive director of university advancement speaking at the first annual Homecoming Hearth.

Friends and family of Bemidji State University gather around the first annual Homecoming Hearth.

On October 3, Bemidji State University students, faculty, staff and community members sparked a new Homecoming tradition to kick off the university’s second century.

No DeLorean Needed: Time Capsules Revisit BSU’s Past, Welcome Its Future

October 4, 2019

2019 Time capsule contents — The centennial time capsule includes a wide selection of items, including branded merchandise such as t-shirts, hats and note pads, a current campus map, a copy of BSU’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, a hockey puck, a current academic course catalog, a diploma cover given to graduates at commencement, a red pine tree core sample collected by Landscape Ecology students, and more.

Local news reporters and students gather around the time capsule box. — Local news reporters and Bemidji State University student staff capture the items placed into the 2019 Time Capsule.

Colleen Deel, assistant professor of library services and event emcee, welcomes the guests to the 2019 time capsule ceremony.

Al Nohner, a BSU alumnus and director emeritus of its Office of News & Publications, distinguished guest speaker at the 2019 time capsule ceremony.

Al Nohner and the time capsule. — Al Nohner, a BSU alumnus and director emeritus of its Office of News & Publications, distinguished guest speaker at the 2019 time capsule ceremony.

BSU President Faith C. Hensrud speaking at the 2019 time capsule ceremony.

The Bemidji Choir and Director Dr. Dwight Jilek — The Bemidji Choir under the direction of Dr. Dwight Jilek, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, performed the Bemidji State Alma Mater as the 2019 time capsule was lowered into the ground.

The 2019 time capsule being lowered into the ground — Andy Bartlett, executive director of communications and marketing, and Rachel Munson, digital communications specialist, lowering the 2019 time capsule into it’s final resting place.

President Hensrud shoveling dirt onto the 2019 time capsule — President Hensrud shoveling dirt onto the 2019 Bemidji State time capsule.

Colleen Deel shoveling dirt onto the 2019 time capsule — Colleen Deel, assistant professor of library services, shoveling dirt onto the 2019 Bemidji State time capsule.

Rachel Munson shoveling dirt onto the 2019 Bemidji State time capsule. — Rachel Munson, digital communications specialist, shoveling dirt onto the 2019 Bemidji State time capsule.

Andy Bartlett and Al Nohner — Andy Bartlett, executive director of communications and marketing, and Al Nohner, a BSU alumnus and director emeritus of its Office of News & Publications.

BSU student and President Hensrud observing the centennial gallery — President Hensrud and a BSU student observing the contents of the centennial gallery in the Bangsberg Fine Art Complex’s Ramsey Gallery.

The 1918 Bemidji State time capsule contents on display — The 1918 Bemidji State copper time capsule and its contents are currently on display in the Ramsey Gallery of BSU’s Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

On a cloudy October afternoon, about 100 campus and community members gathered on the Hobson Memorial Union lawn, where dozens of items were left for future generations to explore in Bemidji State University’s centennial time capsule.

Real Life Experiences: Massaglia Teaches Global Business in China

September 26, 2019

Dr. Dave Massaglia at his surprise party.

Bemidji State University’s Dr. Dave Massaglia, associate professor of accountancy, spent four weeks teaching a global business class at Huaihua University in south central China during the 2019 summer semester.

Bemidji State Students, Faculty and Staff Join Millions in Global March for Climate Justice

September 24, 2019

Participants making signs for the climate march.

Anna Haynes speaking before the climate march.

Participants gathered to hear a speech before the climate march.

Participants walking to the Paul Bunyan Park during the climate march.

Anna Haynes speaking at the climate march.

On Sept. 20, Bemidji State University’s Students for the Environment (SFE) invited students, faculty, staff and the Bemidji community to march in participation with the Global Climate Strike.

Hagg-Sauer Hall: BSU Breaks Ground on First New Building of Second Century

September 16, 2019

President Faith Hensrud talking with David Sauer, son of Dr. Phil Sauer.

Roger Moe, Minnesota State Board of Trustees, and Art Lee, professor emeritus of history.

Chancellor Devinder Malhotra with President Faith C. Hensrud.

Malhotra with Sauser and Noah Wendland, BSU student body vice president. — Chancellor Malhotra with Matt Sauser, BSU student body president, and Noah Wendland, BSU student body vice president.

Nathaniel McDonald, a freshman accounting major, performed an Honor Song to open the groundbreaking ceremony.

Karen Snorek, vice president of finance and administration, welcomed attendees to the ceremony.

Matthew Sauser, BSU student body president, shared his excitement for the future.

President Faith C. Hensrud provided a brief history of Hagg-Sauer Hall.

Dr. Derek Webb, professor and chair of mathematics and computer science and president of BSU Faculty Association, expressed his appreciation for the new building on behalf of the faculty.

Dr. Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Jay Cowles, chair of the Minnesota State Board of Trustees, praised BSU’s planning processes and perseverance to see the Hagg-Sauer project through this important phase.

Attendees at the groundbreaking ceremony.

After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Bridgeman Pergola.

Birchmont Gold cake was served after the ceremony.

On a sunny September day, more than 125 Bemidji State University faculty, staff and students, members of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the Minnesota legislature and the Bemidji community gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Hagg-Sauer Hall.

Gallery: Students Explore Clubs and Organizations at Beaver Organization Bash

September 6, 2019

FM90 broadcasting live at the Beaver Organization Bash.

People for Theater Club at their table at the Beaver Organization Bash.

Business Club at their table at the Beaver Organization Bash.

Tennis Club at the Beaver Organization Bash.

The cheer team at the the Beaver Organization Bash.

Students at the Beaver Organization Bash.

Shooting Sports Club at the Beaver Organization Bash.

Students looking at the Criminal Justice Club's table at the Beaver Organization Bash. — Students looking at the Criminal Justice Club’s table at the Beaver Organization Bash.

BSU student walking through the at the Beaver Organization Bash.

Relay for Life Organization at the at the Beaver Organization Bash.

Ducks Unlimited at the Beaver Organization Bash.

Hundreds of Bemidji State University students explored campus engagement and involvement opportunities at the Hobson Memorial Union’s fall Beaver Organization Bash, Sept. 4. “The BOB” gives students an opportunity to meet directly with each of the more than 80 clubs and organizations available at BSU. Theres is a wide range of options offered from the […]

Gallery: Seventh Annual “Breakfast with the Cops” at Bemidji State University

September 6, 2019

Students, faculty and officers enjoying donuts and coffee at the Seventh Annual “Breakfast with Cops” event.

A student and officer conversing at the Seventh Annual “Breakfast with Cops” event.

Bemidji State University faculty, staff and students met with representatives from the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota State Patrol and the Bemidji Police Department as part of the seventh annual “Breakfast with the Cops” event. The event, also sponsored by BSU’s Office of Public Safety, provides an opportunity for members […]

BSU Gives Back to Bemidji at 14th Annual Community Appreciation Day

August 30, 2019

Minnesota Nice Cafe at Community Appreciation Day.

Miss Bemidji and BSU student Alyssa Mess at Community Appreciation Day.

Children's games at Community Appreciation Day — Children’s games at Community Appreciation Day.

ONE Campaign club advisor Rachel Munson at Community Appreciation Day.

Student radio station FM90 live streaming Community Appreciation Day.

Community members at Community Appreciation Day.

Bucky the Beaver at Community Appreciation Day.

Mediterranean Gyros & Hummus at Community Appreciation Day.

Tara of Bemidji at Community Appreciation Day.

President Hensrud at Community Appreciation Day.

Department of Professional Education at Community Appreciation Day.

BSU Choir at Community Appreciation Day.

Bemidji State University invited Bemidji and the surrounding community residents to join faculty, staff, administrators and students on campus Aug. 29 for its 14th annual Community Appreciation Day.

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