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Minnesota Board of Trustees Travel to the North Woods for November Meeting

November 21, 2019

Trustees had lunch with BSU and NTC students to learn about their experiences.

Nathaniel McDonald performed an American Indian welcome song for the board.

Board of Trustees at BSU's American Indian Resource Center. — Board of Trustees at BSU’s American Indian Resource Center.

Trustees explored a showcase of BSU's latest research. — Trustees explored a showcase of BSU’s latest research.

Trustees toured BSU's tiny house with Dr. Tim Brockman, professor of technology, art and design. — Trustees toured BSU’s tiny house with Dr. Tim Brockman, professor of technology, art and design.

Chancellor Devinder Malhotra and Chariman Jay Cowles at the November board meeting in Bemidji.

President Faith Hensrud at the November Board of Trustees meeting.

November Board of Trustees meeting held at Bemidji State.

Chairman Jay Cowles speaks at a lunch with Bemidji community leaders and organizations.

Trustees explored BSU's Hardwater lab with Dr. Brian Hiller, associate professor of biology. — Trustees explored BSU’s Hardwater lab with Dr. Brian Hiller, associate professor of biology.

Board members enjoyed lunch with Bemidji community leaders.

The trustees toured NTC's dental assisting lab and interacted with NTC students. — The trustees toured NTC’s dental assisting lab and interacted with NTC students.

Trustees visited NTC's commercial refrigeration classroom and met with John Kenny, commercial refrigeration faculty at NTC. — Trustees visited NTC’s commercial refrigeration classroom and met with John Kenny, commercial refrigeration faculty at NTC.

Darrin Strosahl, vice president of academic affairs at NTC, and President Hensrud presented about technical careers.

Board members had lunch with students from BSU and NTC and learned about BSU's Native American nursing program. — Board members had lunch with students from BSU and NTC and learned about BSU’s Native American nursing program.

Beaux Arts Ballroom at BSU set for the Board of Trustees luncheon.

Minnesota State’s Board of Trustees visited Minnesota’s north woods for their November board meeting. Hosted at Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College, the two-day trip provided opportunities for the board to learn about programs, faculty, staff and strategic plans at both campuses. The trustees arrived at BSU’s American Indian Resource Center on Nov. 19 […]

Celebrating Ancestry & Culture During Native American Heritage Month

November 13, 2019

Charles Grolla, Ojibwe Culture & Language educator for the Cass Lake/Bena School district on campus to discuss Ojibwe culture and language.

Chrissy Koch, outreach specialist at the American Indian Resource Center speaking at the event.

The audience listening to Native American Heritage Month speaker Charles Grolla.

Throughout the month of November, faculty, staff and students at Bemidji State University will join together to pay tribute to the robust ancestry and traditions of Native Americans during National Native American Heritage Month. Bemidji, named after the Ojibwe word meaning “lake that traverses another body of water,” is fortunate to experience a dynamic local […]

Día de los Muertos Celebrations Bring New Perspectives and Culture to Students

November 8, 2019

2019 Bemidji State Día de los Muertos altar.

2019 Bemidji State Día de los Muertos altar.

Dr. Miriam Rivera-Hokanson, associate professor of Spanish, discussing her experiences growing up in Honduras and the traditions she observed as a child.

2019 Bemidji State Día de los Muertos Traditional Crafts.

Bemidji State University’s Department of World Languages and Indigenous Studies organized several events throughout the past month in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos. Each year BSU’s Spanish program organizes events for the BSU community to celebrate the cultures of Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The […]

Local Artist Paula Swenson Shares Inspiration for Paintings with BSU Students

November 6, 2019

TAD student admiring Swenson's artwork. — Student admiring Swenson’s artwork.

Students admiring Swenson's artwork. — Students admiring Swenson’s artwork.

Paula Swenson speaking at her artist reception.

Paula Swenson's artist statement. — Paula Swenson’s artist statement.

Students attending the artist reception.

Paula Swenson speaking with a TAD student.

Bemidji State University’s Talley Gallery hosted an artist talk and reception for artist Paula Swenson’s exhibit, “Looking for America.” Light refreshments were served and Swenson spent time discussing her art with TAD students.

BSU Senior Wins Third Place in Statewide Clean Energy Solar Video Contest

November 5, 2019

Bemidji State University student Anna Haynes won third place in the statewide Clean Energy Resource Team (CERTs) & Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA) solar video contest.

American Public Media CEO and BSU Alum Jon McTaggart Shares Experience with Students

November 4, 2019

Jon McTaggart speaking at the Leadership Studies Speaker Series.

Audience members of the Leadership Studies Speaker Series.

Bemidji State University’s Leadership Studies Speaker Series welcomed Jon McTaggart, president and CEO of American Public Media, as a guest speaker on Oct. 30.

Oh Deer: BSU Students and Faculty Continue Surveying Deer Population within City Limits

November 1, 2019

BSU Deer Surveyors: Dylan Kruzel, Jarret Janu, Caralyn Swanson, Dr. Jake Haus, Dr. Brian Hiller, Megan Howard, Abby Voz and Tim Paquin.

The chilly October temperatures did not discourage Bemidji State University biology students and faculty from conducting their annual deer survey.

1979 Oil Spill Leads to Environmental Research for Bemidji State Students

November 1, 2019

Bemidji State University students and faculty conducting research on microorganisms and oil degradation at an oil spill site near Pinewood, Minn.

Students taking measurements of electrical charges in the subsurface.

Students performed resistivity measurements which measure resistance in subsurface along array.

Students made magnetic susceptibility measurements which are mineral packets contaminated with oil out monitoring well. — Dr. Carl Isaacson made magnetic susceptibility measurements, which are mineral packets contaminated with oil out of the monitoring well.

Students taking measurements of the magnetic susceptibility of the minerals.

Mineral samples were collected to be sent to University of Minnesota for further testing.

Rios-Sanchez and Ntarlagiannis purging air out of sample to be sent to U of M.

Bemidji State University students and faculty have partnered with Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey to conduct research on microorganisms and oil degradation at an oil spill site near Pinewood, Minn.

You Could Be Here: Apply to Bemidji State for Free During College Knowledge Month

October 28, 2019

Apply to Bemidji State University for free during College Knowledge Month.

Exploring Local Careers: Students Connect with Technology, Art and Design Experts

October 24, 2019

TAD students meet with Construction Engineers

Alana Feser, freshman from River Falls, Wisc., meets Jaran Sharp, full service industrial contractor at Fagen Inc.

TAD students meet with Bradbury Stamm Construction

TAD students meet with Peterson Sheet Metal

Students enrolled in Bemidji State University’s School of Technology, Art and Design (TAD) connected with potential employers during the 2019 Connect to Careers open house held in the Hobson Memorial Student Union on Oct. 24.

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