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From Tragedy Grows Purpose, Serena Graves Finds Identity in Ojibwe Language

April 17, 2019

Serena Graves recently shared her knowledge of the Ojibwe language with others at the university’s 20th Annual Student Achievement Conference.

Serena Graves, a sophomore indigenous studies major at Bemidji State University, grew up on the Red Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota without ever learning how to speak Ojibwe. Today she spends her time studying the language of her ancestors and working at the Red Lake Immersion School where she speaks Ojibwe on a daily basis.

One Campus, One World: BSU Students Celebrate 50 years of Smiling in the Same Language

April 15, 2019

Attendees enjoyed a meal featuring food from across the globe.

Students performed various song, dance and spoken word performances to celebrate the cultural heritage of the university’s diverse student body.

The Bemidji State University Choir performed at the celebration.

Dr. Ye "Solar" Hong, coordinator for the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, welcomed attendees to the event. — Dr. Ye “Solar” Hong, coordinator for the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, welcomed attendees to the event.

During a flag processional, students highlighted their home countries.

Attendees filled the Beaux Arts Ballroom on BSU's campus. — Attendees filled the Beaux Arts Ballroom on BSU’s campus.

Mitch Blessing, assistant professor of technology, art and design, enjoying a meal featuring foods from across the globe.

Attendees of all ages celebrated the diversity of BSU's student body. — Attendees of all ages celebrated the diversity of BSU’s student body.

Bemidji State University’s international students celebrated the traditions and cultures of their home countries at the 50th Annual Festival of Nations held on April 12. The festival, with its theme of “We All Smile in The Same Language,” is Bemidji State longest-running multicultural festival.

We did it! BSU’s Back to Bemidji State Day of Giving Exceeds Goal

April 9, 2019

The Bemidji State University Alumni and Foundation staff.

The Bemidji State University Alumni and Foundation Day of Giving call center staff.

Bemidji State University and the BSU Alumni & Foundation celebrated its first-ever campus-wide day of giving on April 4, called Back to Bemidji State.

Bemidji State Makes a New Commitment to Mother Earth and Sustainability on Campus

April 9, 2019

The Feast of Green was held in the American Indian Resource Center's Gathering Place. — The Feast of Green was held in the American Indian Resource Center’s Gathering Place.

Faculty, staff, students and community members filled the Gathering Place as the event started.

Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, welcomed everyone to the Feast of Green.

President Faith Hensrud signs Second Nature's Climate Commitment while Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, Connor Newby, student senate president, Corrie Stockman, student senate vice president, Anna Hayes, student senator and sustainability office employee and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator, look on. — President Faith Hensrud signs Second Nature’s Climate Commitment while Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, Connor Newby, student senate president, Corrie Stockman, student senate vice president, Anna Hayes, student senator and sustainability office employee and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator, look on.

Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator, explains BSU's approach to sustainability. — Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator, explains BSU’s approach to sustainability.

Christopher Shepard, a senior employed by the Sustainability Office, pictured with Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator.

Courtney Anderson, a senior employed by the Sustainability Office, pictured with Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator.

Aili Kultala, a senior employed by the Sustainability Office, pictured with Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator.

Camilla (Cami) Prosise, a senior employed by the Sustainability Office, pictured with Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator.

Jon Barcenas, a senior employed by the Sustainability Office, pictured with Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator.

Jeremiah Johnson, a senior employed by the Sustainability Office, pictured with Jordan Lutz, sustainability project manager, and Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator.

Sustainability Office students and staff gather for a photo at 2019 Feast of Green.

Bemidji State University President Faith C. Hensrud signed Second Nature’s Climate Commitment during BSU’s annual Feast of Green celebration on April 8 in the American Indian Resource Center.

Bemidji State University Students Dare to Dream About a Cancer-Free World

April 9, 2019

The Bemidji State University Relay for Life Team.

The Bemidji State University Relay for Life team partnered with fellow student organizations to hold the annual event.

The Bemidji State University Relay for Life student organization held its annual walk for cancer awareness on March 30 in the Gillett Wellness Center. The family-friendly event encouraged participants to dress up as their favorite character from “The Wizard of Oz” to support this year’s theme, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Student Loan Debt, Credit and Budgets, Oh My! BSU Students Exercise Financial Fitness

April 9, 2019

Students, faculty and staff gather in Memorial Hall to discuss financial fitness.

Students at the financial fitness fair in Memorial Hall.

Student mentors discussed the basics of budgeting with their peers.

Representatives from BSU's Department of Financial Ad offered student loan Q&A services. — Representatives from BSU’s Department of Financial Ad offered student loan Q&A services.

Student's learned about credit and generating credit reports. — Student’s learned about credit and generating credit reports.

Students were offered emergency savings options.

Bemidji State University’s Office of Career Services and the Best You @ BSU committee held a financial fitness fair on April 8 to strengthen students’ knowledge of managing finances. Faculty and staff offered advice and ideas on how to bulk savings and trim debt.

Cancer Treatment, Sustainability, Poetry & More Featured at BSU Conference

April 4, 2019

Lauren Bench and Abigail Halluska showcase their research on Iron and Vitamin B12 Content in Kombucha through a poster presentation to Dr. Keith Marek and Dr. Julie Larson, both professors of chemistry at BSU.

Student poster presentations filled Lakeside in the HMU's Lower Union. — Student poster presentations filled Lakeside in the HMU’s Lower Union.

"Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Hardness of 440c Stainless Steel" poster presented by C.J. Ouden and M.S. Lund. — “Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Hardness of 440c Stainless Steel” poster presented by C.J. Ouden and M.S. Lund.

"Climate Change on a Small Scale: Does Climate Affect MN Lakes?" poster presentation by Samuel Potrin. — “Climate Change on a Small Scale: Does Climate Affect MN Lakes?” poster presentation by Samuel Potrin.

Aili Kultala and Jon Barcenas present their sustainability research.

"Isolating Klever KIS" poster by Rebecca Graika and Amanda Wright. — “Isolating Klever KIS” poster by Rebecca Graika and Amanda Wright.

"Determination of Vitamin C and Iron in One a Day Women's Multivitamin" poster by Xiajun Deng and Emily Long. — “Determination of Vitamin C and Iron in One a Day Women’s Multivitamin” poster by Xiajun Deng and Emily Long.

Kristin Farris, Jalen Frye, Kallie Hoplin and Joseph Richmiller present their research on retention.

Serena Graves speaks on how the Ojibwe language helped her find her identity as a Native American woman.

President Student Commissioners Jared Henning, Timothy Nelson, Tia Neuharth, Donelle Omer and Rupesh Thapa proposed an idea to shine a spotlight on student achievements to boost student retention at BSU.

Ed Galindo, keynote speaker, spoke about his rich history of conducting research with Native American students and shared his best practices with students, faculty and staff.

Students, faculty and staff filled the Beaux Arts Ballroom for the 20th annual Student Achievement Conference at BSU.

Savannah (Anna) Corradi, Bemidji native and 2019 recipient of the Bemidji State University Award of Excellence in Academic Achievement, was the student keynote speaker.

President Hensrud welcomed the crowd to the 20th annual Student Achievement Conference.

Bemidji State University students presented the results of their academic efforts in a day-long series of oral presentations, poster displays, art exhibits and musical performances on April 3 at the university’s 20th Annual Student Achievement Conference.

Students United Hosts State Representative John Persell For Student Roundtable

April 2, 2019

John Persell, politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, visited BSU's campus on March 22nd and met with students and faculty at a town hall style event. — John Persell, politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, visited BSU’s campus on March 22nd and met with students and faculty at a town hall style event.

John Persell, politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, visited BSU’s campus on March 22nd and met with students and faculty at a town hall style event.

BSU Grabs Two Second-Place Awards at State Scholastic Achievement Conference

April 2, 2019

BSU students Ali Chalberg and Brad Morris with their project at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

BSU students Nikki Shaw and Mattie Osborn with their project at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

BSU student Dave-Preston Esoe with his project at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

BSU student Ashley Stiglich with her project at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

BSU students Dave-Preston Esoe and Ashley Stiglich at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

BSU Students Participants at Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference

BSU students Zachary Baker, Dave-Preston Esoe and Mattie Osborn at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh, associate professor of technology, art and design and conference director and Nikki Shaw, BSU student at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh, associate professor of technology, art and design and conference director and Brad Morris, BSU student at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh, associate professor of technology, art and design and conference director and Zachary Baker, BSU student at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

BSU student Zachary Baker at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

BSU Students Mattie Osborn (left) and Nikki Shaw (Right) at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

Bemidji State students Mattie Osborn, Zachary Baker and Nikki Shaw at the Minnesota State Undergraduate Scholars Conference.

Bemidji State University students presented their research through a combination of poster and oral presentations at the Undergraduate Scholars Conference held at St. Cloud State University on March 25.