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Seventy Prospective Students Visit Bemidji State for Winter Academic Open House

January 13, 2020

Transfer Advisor Chelsey Crotty assisting prospective students — Transfer Advisor Chelsey Crotty assists prospective students with questions about transferring credits at the Winter Academic Open House

Robert Strand welcomes campus visitors — Associate Director of Admissions Robert Strand and team welcome campus visitors to the Winter Academic Open House

Dr. Jan Heuer of the criminal justice department speaks with visitors at the Winter Academic Open House

Director of Advising Success Center Zak Johnson speaking with prospective student — Director of Advising Success Center Zak Johnson speaks with a prospective student at the Winter Academic Open House

Assistant Director of Financial Aid Jodi Knott speaks with a prospective student — Assistant Director of Financial Aid Jodi Knott speaks with visitors at the Winter Academic Open House

Dr. Mark Wallert of the biology department speaks with visitors at the Winter Academic Open House

Prospective student receives guidance from transfer team — Prospective student receives guidance from the transfer team at the Winter Academic Open House

Dr. Mike Herbert of the criminal justice department speaks with visitors at the Winter Academic Open House

Assistant Director of Financial Aid Nicole Strowbridge speaks with a visitor at the Winter Academic Open House

The Bemidji State University Office of Admissions hosted seventy prospective students and their families at a Winter Academic Open House on Jan. 10.

President Hensrud’s 2020 Welcome Breakfast Officially Launches Spring Semester

January 8, 2020

President Hensrud speaking at the spring welcome breakfast — President Faith Hensrud speaks at BSU’s spring welcome breakfast on Jan. 8, 2020.

Attendee's at President Hensrud's welcome breakfast — at the Winter Academic Open House.

Chelsea Crotty, transfer admissions adviser, asking a question at President Hensrud's welcome breakfast — Chelsea Crotty, transfer admissions adviser.

Dr. Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe, at President Hensrud's welcome breakfast — Dr. Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe.

Ann Humphrey, assistant director of the American Indian Resource Center posing a question at President Hensrud's welcome breakfast — Ann Humphrey, assistant director of the American Indian Resource Center.

Russel Dahlke, enrollment analyst and program manager, at President Hensrud's welcome breakfast — Russel Dahlke, enrollment analyst and program manager.

Dr. Faith Hensrud, president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College, officially kicked off Bemidji State’s 2019-20 spring semester at a Jan. 8 welcome breakfast on campus.

Business Students Showcase Innovative Product Ideas to Local Entrepreneurs

December 12, 2019

Bemidji State University marketing students presenting their original projects to local entrepreneurs

Bemidji State University marketing students held a mock trade show at Bemidji’s LaunchPad facility on Dec. 4.

The Holiday Spirit: BSU Department of Music Welcomes a New Holiday Tradition

December 10, 2019

A full room of guests in the Beaux Arts Ballroom decorated for the holiday.

The Bemidji Choir performing — The Bemidji Choir

BSU Saxophone quartet performing — The BSU Saxophone Quartet

Native American Flute performance with piano — Dr. Stephen Carlson, professor and chair of the Department of Music performing with John Romer, adjunct instructor of music.

BSU String Ensemble performing — The BSU String Ensemble

BSU professors performing at the Holiday Gala — Dr. Jennifer Olson and Dr. Phong Nguyen assistant professors of music with accompanist Eric Gustafson, adjunct professor of music

BSU Jazz Atavist performing with Eric Gustafson, adjunct professor of music

BSU Brass Quintet performing — BSU Brass Quintet

Student musicians performing — BSU student musicians performing pre-show entertainment

On the evening of Dec. 6, the Bemidji community joined Bemidji State’s Department of Music to celebrate a new holiday tradition in support of the university’s music programs.

Bringing World Music to Bemidji State Students, One Shekere At a Time

December 10, 2019

Dr. Janice Haworth, professor of music, is teaching World Music: Western Hemisphere at Bemidji State University during the Fall 2019 semester. All students are eligible to take the course, including music majors and non-music majors. Students are currently making shekeres, an African percussion instrument made out of a hollow gourd and beads.

Indigenous Experts Discuss Culture, Language, Health and More with Students

December 3, 2019

Leslie Harper discussed indigenous food, land and health.

Bryon Ninham spoke to students about how sports can shape the life of an American Indian athlete.

Charles Grolla lead a conversation about Ojibwe culture and language on campus.

Throughout the month of November, faculty, staff and students at Bemidji State University joined together to pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans during National Native American Heritage Month.

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. Andy Hafs, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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