Eric Sorenson

A historic moment: Chrissy Downwind furthers family legacy of service to students

By Eric Sorenson / June 12, 2023

She wouldn’t realize it until much later, but Chrissy Downwind’s motivation to help Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College students overcome barriers and reach their education goals can likely be attributed to her trailblazing father.

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Seven individuals inducted into the BSU Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 8

By Eric Sorenson / October 12, 2022

Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation and Beavers Athletics welcomed seven individuals into the Bemidji State University Athletic Hall of Fame in Beaux Arts Ballroom on Oct. 8. Over 100…

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Remembering Dr. Art Lee (1931-2022)

By Eric Sorenson / September 27, 2022

Dr. Arthur O. “Art” Lee, BSU professor emeritus of history, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24 at the age of 91. Dr. Lee, namesake of lecture halls in both the previous…

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2022 Distinguished BSU Alumni Honors Gala Videos

By Eric Sorenson / September 23, 2022
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Homecoming Week Celebrations Draw Thousands Home to BSU

By Eric Sorenson / September 22, 2022

Bemidji State University students, alumni, Beaver fans and Bemidji community members amassed upon campus September 12-18 for Homecoming Week events. Homecoming Week kicked off Monday with the Mr. Beaver pageant,…

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Gallery: BSU Night at Target Field

By Eric Sorenson / August 9, 2022

The BSU Alumni & Foundation hosted nearly 250 alumni, donors and friends of the university for BSU Night at Target Field on August 5 in Minneapolis. The Bemidji Alumni Choir…

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After Transferring to BSU Johanneck ’22 Flourishes in Exhibit Design Program

By Eric Sorenson / July 29, 2022

Hailing from Merrifield, Minnesota, Alison Johanneck ’22 has always been creative. After starting college as a dentistry student, Johanneck transferred to Bemidji State University’s Technology, Art and Design program to pursue her…

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Bemidji Becomes Home Away From Home for Tchuamo ’20

By Eric Sorenson / July 29, 2022

Lyliane Tchuamo, from Cameroon, found a home away from home at Bemidji State University. Tchuamo graduated with a bachelor’s degree in applied engineering from Bemidji State in fall 2020 and…

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Johanneson’s Legacy as Outstanding Midwest Grocer Continues

By Eric Sorenson / July 29, 2022

Keith Johanneson and his company, Bemidji-based Johanneson, Inc., were honored with the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s Excellence in Operations Award at the KJ’s Fresh Market location in Chetek, Wisconsin, on August…

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Ray Sauer Receives Prestigious Minnesota Golf Association Award

By Eric Sorenson / July 29, 2022

A member of the BSU golf team from 1966-70, Ray Sauer ‘70 is a six-time club champion at his home course in St. Cloud. He won Bemidji’s prestigious Birchmont Classic…

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