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AIRC Kicks Off 2019 School Year with Tradition, Honor and Wild Rice

August 29, 2019

Students, faculty and staff gathered at the AIRC for the annual Day of Welcome.

The Ojibwe Nation drum group plays an honor song at the Day of Welcome.

Students at the American Indian Resource Center 12th annual Day of Welcome.

Ann Humphrey, assistant director of the American Indian Resource Center, speaking at the 12th annual Day of Welcome.

Chrissy Koch, outreach specialist, speaking at the American Indian Resource Center 12th annual Day of Welcome.

Laurie Harper, director of education for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, gave a blessing for the school year ahead.

President Hensrud speaking at the American Indian Resource Center's 12th annual Day of Welcome. — President Hensrud speaking at the American Indian Resource Center’s 12th annual Day of Welcome.

Students enjoying a free meal at the American Indian Resource Center's 12th annual Day of Welcome. — Students enjoying a free meal at the American Indian Resource Center’s 12th annual Day of Welcome.

Ann Humphrey, Laurie Harper and Chrissy Koch at the AIRC Day of Welcome.

Students learning about the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the 12th annual Day of Welcome.

Attendees of the American Indian Resource Center's 12th annual Day of Welcome. — Attendees of the American Indian Resource Center’s 12th annual Day of Welcome.

Bemidji State University’s American Indian Resource Center held the 12th annual Day of Welcome on Aug. 28. The event started with a welcome and honor song, a pipe ceremony and a blessing.

Gallery: Students Enjoy a Sunday in the Park to Wrap-up Orientation Weekend

August 27, 2019

Students enjoying Sunday in the Park during Orientation Weekend.

International students enjoying Sunday in the Park.

International student Jorge from Mozambique enjoying Sunday in the Park.

International student Daniel from Germany enjoying Sunday in the Park.

International students Gustav from Denmark, Diego from Panama and Anders from Denmark enjoying Sunday in the Park.

International student Anders from Denmark enjoying Sunday in the Park.

Bemidji State University’s class of 2023 concluded orientation weekend festivities with Sunday in the Park on Aug. 25. The Outdoor Program Center hosted students at the BSU Waterfront in Diamond Point Park for a variety of free beach and lake activities.

Welcome to Bemidji State! New Students Move Into Tamarack and Oak Halls

August 23, 2019

New students moving into the dorms during Move-In Day.

New students smile for a photo as they wait for orientation weekend activities.

New student moving into the dorms during Move-In Day.

Dr. Ye "Solar" Hong, coordinator of the center for diversity, equity and inclusion, poses for a photo during Move-In Day. — Dr. Ye “Solar” Hong, coordinator of the center for diversity, equity and inclusion, poses for a photo during Move-In Day.

Student smiles for a photo as she moves into dorms during Move-In Day.

Orientation leaders waiting to help students with the weekend activities.

New student learning about financial aid.

Hundreds of new Bemidji State University students moved into their new homes in Oak and Tamarack halls and began their adventures as the university’s 101st incoming class.

Gallery: Teaching & Learning Center Hosts 2nd Annual BSU Today! Conference

August 22, 2019

Debbie Guelda and Lynn Johnson, co-directors of the Teaching & Learning Center, speaking at the BSU Today! Conference.

Keynote speaker Sinda Nichols of Campus Compact of Minnesota presenting at the BSU Today! Conference.

Dr. Debbie Guelda, professor of biology, Dr. Donna Pawlowski, professor of communication studies and Dr. Colleen Greer, professor of sociology presenting at the BSU Today! Conference.

Bonner Karger, associate director of transfer enrollment, presenting at the BSU Today! Conference.

Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coordinator and Dr. Cornelia Santos, assistant professor of indigenous and environmental studies presenting at the BSU Today! Conference.

Bemidji State University’s Teaching & Learning Center welcomed faculty back to campus with the second annual BSU Today! Conference, a day-long event featuring presentations from BSU faculty on resources that can aid in student success.

Stone Shares Her Experience as a BSU Niizhoo-gwayakochigewin Intern

August 21, 2019

Meet Mika Stone, a Niizhoo-gwayakochigewin — an Ojibwe phrase which translates to “two ways of making things right,” intern at Bemidji State University. Hear her experience of spending her summer at the Cass Lake Wildlife and Fishery.

BSU’s Second Century: President Hensrud Kicks Off 2019-20 School Year

August 21, 2019

Attendees of the President's Welcome Breakfast. — Attendees of the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

Tony Peffer, provost and vice president of academic and student affairs, speaking at the President's Welcome Breakfast. — Tony Peffer, provost and vice president of academic and student affairs, speaking at the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

Student senate president Matthew Sauser and vice president Noah Wendland speaking at the President's Welcome Breakfast. — Student senate president Matthew Sauser and vice president Noah Wendland speaking at the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

President Hensrud speaking at the President's Welcome Breakfast. — President Hensrud speaking at the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

Attendee of the President's Welcome Breakfast. — Attendee of the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

Michelle Frenzel, executive director of enrollment management, speaking at the President's Welcome Breakfast. — Michelle Frenzel, executive director of enrollment management, speaking at the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

Karen Snorek, vice president for finance and administration, speaking at the President's Welcome Breakfast. — Karen Snorek, vice president for finance and administration, speaking at the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

New faculty and staff at the President's Welcome Breakfast. — New faculty and staff at the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

Dr. Faith Hensrud, president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College, officially kicked off Bemidji State’s 2019-20 academic year at the President’s Welcome Breakfast.

Gallery: Sixth Annual Ojibwemowin Niibinishi Gabeshi Ojibwe Summer Camp

July 29, 2019

Jo Li, Northstar Visiting Scholar coordinator, creating artwork with camp attendees.

Bemidji State University held the sixth annual Ojibwemowin Niibinishi Gabeshi Ojibwe Summer Camp, from July 13–19. This program is designed for high school students who have the desire to learn more about the first people of Minnesota.

Young Aspiring Musicians Unite for Annual MusiCamp at Bemidji State

July 24, 2019

Associate Professor of Instrumental Music and Director of Bands Scott Guidry conducting the MusiCamp jazz band. — Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music and Director of Bands Scott Guidry conducting the MusiCamp jazz band.

Associate Professor of Instrumental Music and Director of Bands Scott Guidry working with the MusiCamp jazz band. — Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music and Director of Bands Scott Guidry working with the MusiCamp jazz band.

Symphonic band rehearsal — Campers prepare for their 9 a.m. Symphonic Band rehearsal in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex Main Stage Theater.

More than 350 music students ranging from fifth grade to recently graduated high school seniors are attending MusiCamp on the Bemidji State University campus this week.

A Northwoods Education: Bemidji State Restores Outdoor Classroom in School Forest

July 18, 2019

Hobson Memorial Forest renovated amphitheater and whiteboard.

Hobson Memorial Forest renovated amphitheater and enclosed whiteboard.

Conservation Corp of Minnesota crew members working on the amphitheater and instruction board.

BSU students and staff applying the first coat of varnish.

Conservation Corp of Minnesota crew members and BSU students and staff working together on the project.

Bemidji State University students have the unique opportunity to learn in the great outdoors, surrounded by the thick woods, wildflowers, trails and lakes of the university’s 240-acre Hobson Memorial Forest.

Rising Up to Empower Change: BSU Hosts National Indigenous Nursing Conference

July 16, 2019

South Dakota State University students with Dr. Margaret Moss.

Bemidji State University students with Dr. Margaret Moss.

Bemidji State University students with Tailbi'Denzhoone' Taylor Susan. — Bemidji State University students with Tailbi’Denzhoone’ Taylor Susan.

Dr. Misty Wilkie speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Dr. Margaret Moss speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Dr. Mary Fairbanks and Dr. Misty Wilkie with Minnesota Department of Health representatives Wendy Kvale and Karla Decker Sorby.

Kaagegaabaw James Vukelich speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Audience of the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Tailbi'Denzhoone' Taylor Susan speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference. — Tailbi’Denzhoone’ Taylor Susan speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Students at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Linsey McMurrin speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Attendees being interviewed by Lakeland Public Television at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

NANAINA President Sandy Littlejohn speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

BSU President Faith Hensrud speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Susan Beaulieu speaking at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Audience member of the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Joseph Beauderau at the Indigenous Nursing Conference.

Bemidji State University’s Niganawenimaanaanig – an Ojibwe word meaning “we take care of them” – program hosted an Indigenous Nursing Conference on July 15 – 16.

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