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Gallery: Celebrating Faculty and Staff at Annual Employee Recognition Celebration

April 26, 2018

BSU's grounds crew won a Spirit of BSU award for their tireless efforts to keep the campus clear of snow this winter. — BSU’s grounds crew won a Spirit of BSU award for their tireless efforts to keep the campus clear of snow this winter.

Angie Gora (right) won the Spirit of BSU Award. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Angie Gora (right) won the Spirit of BSU Award. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Dr. Andy Hafs, associate professor of biology (right), won the Excellence in Teaching Award. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Dr. Andy Hafs, associate professor of biology (right), won the Excellence in Teaching Award. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

University photographer John Swartz (center) won a Distinguished Service Award. He's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — University photographer John Swartz (center) won a Distinguished Service Award. He’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Dr. Carol Nielsen (far right) was named professor emerita of business administration and also won a BSU Distinguished Service Award. She's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Carol Nielsen (far right) was named professor emerita of business administration and also won a BSU Distinguished Service Award. She’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Dragoljub Bilanovic (far right) was named professor emeritus of environmental studies. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Dragoljub Bilanovic (far right) was named professor emeritus of environmental studies. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Cheryl Byers (far right) was named professor emerita of social work. She's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Cheryl Byers (far right) was named professor emerita of social work. She’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Laurie Desiderato (far right) was named professor emerita of psychology. She's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Laurie Desiderato (far right) was named professor emerita of psychology. She’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Richard Hook (far right) was named professor emeritus of psychology. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Richard Hook (far right) was named professor emeritus of psychology. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Tim Kroeger (far right) was named professor emeritus of geology. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Tim Kroeger (far right) was named professor emeritus of geology. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Dr. Mike Morgan (far right) was named professor emeritus of English. He's pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud. — Dr. Mike Morgan (far right) was named professor emeritus of English. He’s pictured with (L to R) VP Karen Snorek, VP & Provost Tony Peffer and President Hensrud.

Marla Patrias (right), executive director of BSU Alumni & Foundation, is retiring in May after 20 years at BSU. She's pictured with President Hensrud (left). — Marla Patrias (right), executive director of BSU Alumni & Foundation, is retiring in May after 20 years at BSU. She’s pictured with President Hensrud (left).

Sandy Beck (center) was recognized for 25 years of service, won an Outstanding Contribution Award and received a Diversity Certificate. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Sandy Beck (center) was recognized for 25 years of service, won an Outstanding Contribution Award and received a Diversity Certificate. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Dr. Tom Beech (center) won an Outstanding Contribution Award. He's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Dr. Tom Beech (center) won an Outstanding Contribution Award. He’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Andy Bartlett, associate director of communications and marketing, was BSU's nominee for the 2018 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Professional Excellence in Service Award. He's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Andy Bartlett, associate director of communications and marketing, was BSU’s nominee for the 2018 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Professional Excellence in Service Award. He’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Mary Herried (right) accepted an Outstanding Contribution Award on behalf of Dr. Shannon Norman. She's pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud. — Mary Herried (right) accepted an Outstanding Contribution Award on behalf of Dr. Shannon Norman. She’s pictured with VP Karen Snorek (left) and President Hensrud.

Bemidji State University recognized 61 employees with 690 combined years of service, nine faculty members who have been granted emeriti status, 14 retiring staff members and winners of the university’s Awards of Excellence at its annual Employee Recognition Celebration April 26.

Gallery: Bemidji State University Blue Ice Performance

April 24, 2018

Bemidji State University’s Department of Music held a Blue Ice performance on April 18 in the main theater of Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

Gallery: 72nd Annual Funtastic Dance Follies

April 23, 2018

Bemidji State University Hosted its 72 annual funtastic dance follies this past weekend April 19, 20, and 21.

Gallery: Treuer Repeats as Student of the Year at AIRC’s 38th Annual Awards Banquet

April 20, 2018

Twenty-five of BSU's record 51 American Indian graduates-to-be were on-hand at the awards banquet. — Twenty-five of BSU’s record 51 American Indian graduates-to-be were on-hand at the awards banquet.

Stoles received by American Indian graduates to be worn at Commencement on May 4.

Bill Blackwell Jr., executive director of the American Indian Resource Center.

Ursula Knoki-Wilson, community relations liaison officer, Office of the CEO, with Indian Health Service in Chinle, Ariz., provided the keynote address.

John Daniel (left), with Bill Blackwell Jr., won the inaugural Earl Nyholm Culture and Language Award.

Sage Miletich, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year's AIRC Community Leadership Award. — Sage Miletich, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year’s AIRC Community Leadership Award.

Sterling Knox, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year's Roger Aitken Leadership Award. — Sterling Knox, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won this year’s Roger Aitken Leadership Award.

Madeline Treuer, with Bill Blackwell Jr., won her second consecutive Outstanding American Indian Student of the Year award.

Madeline Treuer will be added to a plaque listing previous Outstanding American Indian Student of the Year recipients.

BSU President Faith C. Hensrud greeted graduating students after they received their stoles.

Senior Madeline Treuer repeated as Outstanding American Indian Student of the Year and a record 51 graduating native students were honored at Bemidji State University’s 38th Annual American Indian Students Recognition Banquet.

Gallery: BSU Leadership Celebration Honored Outstanding Student Leaders

April 19, 2018

The Hobson Memorial Union hosted its2018 Leadership Celebration to recognize outstanding student leaders, organizations, programs and advisors on April 17.

Department of Music Announces 2018 DeKrey Scholarship Recipients

April 16, 2018

2018 DeKrey Scholarship winners (L to R) Hannah Jenson, Savanna Hagerty and Evan Byler with Dan DeKrey.

2018 DeKrey Scholarship competitors (L to R) Claire Johnson, Hannah Jenson, Savanna Hagerty, Evan Byler, Kaitlyn Huhta, Arianna Hady, Anna Ames, Joscelin Eischens, Dezerae Media, and Dan DeKrey

Dr. Cory Renbarger, associate professor of music

Three Bemidji State University students have won scholarships in the Department of Music’s Don and Ione DeKrey Memorial Scholarship Competition.

Bemidji State University Kicks Off 18-Month Centennial Celebration

April 12, 2018

Bemidji State University officially kicked off a planned 18-month celebration of the university’s 100th anniversary at a series of on-campus events, held April 12.

Gallery: BSU and NTC hosted Mindful Mediation Sessions April 10

April 11, 2018

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College hosted free mindful meditation sessions April 10.

Gallery: Minnesota State Legislators Visit Political Science Class

April 6, 2018

State Representative Matt Bliss (R-District 05A), right, and State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-District 5)

State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-District 5)

Minnesota State Representative Matt Bliss (R-District 05A) and State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-District 5) visited Dr. Patrick Donnay’s Introduction to American Politics course on April 6

Gallery: Record Participation at 19th Student Achievement Conference

April 4, 2018

Kali Wood, "Determine Your Level of Empathy: Development of an Empathy Test" with Isaiah Fofanah, Nicholas Wendell and Chadwick Williams. — Kali Wood, “Determine Your Level of Empathy: Development of an Empathy Test” with Isaiah Fofanah, Nicholas Wendell and Chadwick Williams.

Ashley Locklear explains her research into the application of indigenous ecological knowledge in organizations.

In the audience at a presentation on cloning focal adhesion proteins.

Dr. Michael Hamann sponsored six presentations at this year's conference. — Dr. Michael Hamann sponsored six presentations at this year’s conference.

Beth Simons explains her research into the TCL protein and her efforts to track its movement in the body.

In the audience at a presentation on student involvement in clubs and organizations on campus.

Jordan Lutz (left) and Anna Haynes explain their research into waste reduction in BSU's Dining Services. — Jordan Lutz (left) and Anna Haynes explain their research into waste reduction in BSU’s Dining Services.

Explaining CARE training to provide bystander intervention strategies to respond to sexual assault incidents.

Shannon McNamara's research focuses on wolf habitat selection. — Shannon McNamara’s research focuses on wolf habitat selection.

Maddi Treuer (left) and Matt Splittstoser explained the President's Student Commission's diversity photo contest project. — Maddi Treuer (left) and Matt Splittstoser explained the President’s Student Commission’s diversity photo contest project.

Maddi Treuer, Matt Splittstoser, Daniela Maltais, Vanessa Rae Lopez, and Sterling Knox explained the President's Student Commission's diversity photo contest project. — Maddi Treuer, Matt Splittstoser, Daniela Maltais, Vanessa Rae Lopez, and Sterling Knox explained the President’s Student Commission’s diversity photo contest project.

Dr. Travis Ricks, assistant professor of psychology and interim director of the conference, gave opening remarks at the conference kickoff breakfast.

A record number of 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 April 4 at the university’s 19th Annual Student Achievement Conference.

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