Events and Engagement

Gordon Skaar – grandson of Gordy Skaar – cherishes family legacy, athletic support as tournament raises $44,000

By Micah Friez / June 21, 2023

The Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament had its 46th annual iteration on Friday, June 16, when over 100 golfers teed off in support of the Beavers at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. Together, they raised $44,000 for athletic scholarships.

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Bemidji State reveals 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class

By Bemidji State Athletics / May 15, 2023

Bemidji State University will officially welcome six individuals and one team into its Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the university’s Alumni B-Club/Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend on Oct. 13-14. The 2023 inductees include five former student-athletes, an outstanding team and an honorary supporter.

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Supporters raise event-record $200,000 for Bemidji State Athletics at Green & White

By Micah Friez / April 19, 2023

Support rolled in from near and far on April 15 at the Green & White Dinner and Auction – to the record-setting tune of more than $200,000 raised for BSU Athletics.

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Bemidji State alumni gather in the Valley of the Sun

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 20, 2023

More than a dozen Bemidji State University alumni and friends gathered in the Valley of the Sun for a social in Scottsdale, Ariz., on March 16.

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Day of Giving 2023 is coming on Feb. 21

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 31, 2023

Day of Giving 2023 is almost here! Over 600 generous donors raised more than $194,000 to directly benefit students at BSU during Day of Giving in 2022. This year, we want to continue that momentum.

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Reserve tickets for Bemidji Opera Theater’s ‘The 50s In Three Short Operas’

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 24, 2023

Join the Bemidji Opera Theater for an entertaining look back on the 1950s — with an opera twist — from Feb. 24-26, 2023, inside the Main Theater at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

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Green & White fundraiser for BSU Athletics returns April 15

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 12, 2023

The Green & White Fundraiser for BSU Athletics is back for 2023! Join us at the Sanford Center Arena starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.

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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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Beaver Hockey Fans Swarm Sally’s Saloon Before Mariucci Classic

By Eric Sorenson / December 30, 2019

BSU fans turn out for the 27th Mariucci Classic Beaver Pride ran high for BSU Men’s Hockey before their Mariucci Classic appearance on December 28, 2019 in Minneapolis. Hosted by…

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Brainerd-Area Alumni Hold Game Night on Nov. 14

By Eric Sorenson / November 18, 2019

The BSU Brainerd-Area Alumni Chapter held a game night at Shep’s on 6th in Brainerd, Minn. on November 14, 2019. Attendees played BSU bingo and trivia for prizes and enjoyed…

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