Events and Engagement

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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Nomination window now open for prestigious distinguished alumni awards

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / December 17, 2024

Each year, the Alumni & Foundation office honors alumni for outstanding professional achievements and service to their communities. You can nominate a worthy candidate for one or multiple awards today.

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Federated Day success highlights industry partnership movement at Bemidji State

By Stella Dolan / December 12, 2024

Bemidji State University hosted the inaugural Federated Day on campus last month, offering a range of opportunities for students to connect with successful alumni, engage in mock interviews and explore potential career pathways in the insurance industry.

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Thompsons ride the fan bus in faithful and faith-filled support of Beaver Athletics

By Micah Friez / December 7, 2024

Former BSU student-athletes Derek and Alyssa Thompson got caught up in the excitement of Beaver Football’s historic playoff run, so they hopped on a fan bus to Mankato to watch BSU in the Division II national quarterfinals.

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Beaver Football fan bus to drive to Mankato for Saturday playoff game

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / December 2, 2024

Beaver Football fans in the Bemidji area are one bus ride away from witnessing history, and Bemidji State is offering local fans a chance to shuttle to the game on a BSU fan bus.

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Bucky shines bright as Night We Light parade grand marshal

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / November 29, 2024

Bucky the Beaver embraced his moment in the spotlight at the Night We Light parade’s grand marshal on Friday in downtown Bemidji.

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Committed to connection, Dave Dahlen is the Bemidji State gift with a bow on top

By Micah Friez / November 27, 2024

The 1989 graduate has been eagerly invested in Bemidji State happenings since re-engaging with the university, and he’s found great fulfillment in doing so.

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BSU Night at Target Field tickets to go on sale with Cyber Monday deal

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / November 26, 2024

Tickets for the annual BSU Night at Target Field go on sale on Monday, Dec. 2, with a one-day-only Cyber Monday deal for the July 25 matchup against the Washington Nationals.

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