BSU Alumni & Foundation

February in BSU history: A $4,000 salary, ‘sparkling’ new buildings and women’s athletics heroics

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 1, 2025

Travel back in time with us as we remember some of the momentous moments of Bemidji State history from the month of February.

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Jacquelyn (Sikora) Shinault ’75

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 30, 2025

They have moved into post housing to take advantage of an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) home. Her husband Don, who has frontotemporal dementia, benefits greatly from this arrangement, as the accessible features of the home make caregiving much easier. The housing provides comprehensive support, including interior and exterior maintenance, leaving them responsible only for daily tasks like housekeeping, laundry, and cooking.

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Arizona Network kick starts Bemidji State’s revamped Alumni Networks program

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 29, 2025

Arizona residency, whether permanent or seasonal, is not required. The group is open to all Beavers in the region – including those who didn’t graduate from BSU but still hold it near and dear to their hearts.

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Clarissa (Chisholm-Pike) Zemke ’12

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 29, 2025

Clarissa is married to her husband Nick, who is a 2013 graduate of BSU. Nick is a project engineer at Plastic Products Co. in Lindstrom,  MN. Clarissa was recently promoted to Director of Advancement for a non profit called Family Pathways. They  have 3 kids, Liam (7) Lilly (5) and Harry (2). 

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Pop quiz: Do you know the official name of this recognizable Bemidji State sculpture?

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 22, 2025

This sculpture was crafted by Red Lake artist Gordon Van Wert and was installed near the Bridgeman Hall pergola in July 2008.

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Day of Giving is back Feb. 20, and raising $300,000 together starts with you

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 21, 2025

Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated and will make a difference at Bemidji State. What’s more is that donors will be part of something bigger than yourself – and together we’ll accomplish something that none of us could do on our own.

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Hoffmans, Bucky schedule Bemidji State Meet, Greet and Giveaway at Hockey Day Minnesota

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 18, 2025

President John L. Hoffman and his wife, Dr. Joy Hoffman, are teaming up with Bucky inside the warming house to greet Bemidji State alumni, friends and fans – and they’ll be handing out free giveaways.

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Get ready to go big: Homecoming returns Oct. 3-5!

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 17, 2025

Whether you visit campus every year or you haven’t been back since graduation day, Homecoming is the perfect reunion for alumni and friends of all kinds.

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Lisa Kittleson ’16

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 11, 2025

Lisa Kittleson who has worked at Polaris Inc. since 2022, was recently promoted from Consumer Insights Manager to Senior Manager of Consumer Insights. She has been an active and engaged Bemidji State University alumna, frequently returning to campus to speak to business classes, participated in the Alumni in Action panel during Homecoming, and addressed graduating seniors last spring. Lisa also serves on our Board of Directors.

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Alumni & Foundation receives $200,000 grant from Women’s Foundation of Minnesota

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 3, 2025

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation was recently awarded a $200,000 We Thrive grant from the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, which will help fund several key priorities at BSU and NTC.

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