Class Notes

Bemidji State internship set up Coley Rezabek ’22 for ‘dream job’ with Minnesota United

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / June 2, 2023

Coley Rezabek is in her second season kicking it as a videographer for Minnesota United, where she produces digital content for the club. Her expertise comes from similar experiences at Bemidji State.

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Marco Hunt ’88 Named CCHA’s director of officiating

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 25, 2023

Marco Hunt was hired by the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in May to be the conference’s director of officiating.

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Kate Lundquist ’04 hired as Vote Run Lead’s Minnesota deputy state director

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 8, 2023

Kate (Ocken) Lundquist has been hired by the nonprofit Vote Run Lead to serve as its Minnesota deputy state director.

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Aaron Trunt ’17 pioneers path to MLB through biomechanics

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 13, 2023

Aaron Trunt isn’t the first Bemidji State University graduate to reach the professional baseball ranks. But he may very well be the first to do it like this.

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Shannon Odell ’93 re-elected to Board of Directors of the Nursing Consortium of Florida

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 30, 2023

The voting representatives of the Nursing Consortium of Florida’s member organizations have re-elected Shannon Odell ’93 to serve a two-year term on its Board of Directors beginning March 29, 2023.…

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Jason Bonde ’04 leads RCTC to national championship

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 20, 2023

Jason Bonde ’04, the head coach of the Rochester Community and Technical College women’s basketball team, led the Yellowjackets to the NJCAA Division III national championship on March 18, 2023,…

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Maria Berkeland ’15 holds a Canada lynx humanely captured and released during a recent research project.

Maria Berkeland ’15 works to conserve Alaskan wilderness

By Bemidji State University / January 13, 2023

Maria Berkeland ’15 grew up with a deep love for nature and wildlife. Originally from Grand Rapids, she spent most of her life in Fairbanks, Alaska, after moving there at…

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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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