On Campus

Descendants of Bemidji hero Jack McCormick reclaim lost history on campus

By Micah Friez / August 15, 2023

More than 80 years after his death, John “Jack” McCormick still stands as one of the greatest athletes Bemidji has ever seen. And on Monday, he was reunited with his family.

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Bemidji State, alums keeping MusiCamp legacy alive through 75 melodious years

By Micah Friez / July 25, 2023

The annual summertime serenades bursting from Bangsberg Hall this time of year are as much a tradition as anything else on campus. Dedicated BSU alumni have made sure to preserve that harmony.

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Angela Schmidt promoted to Alumni & Foundation’s director of alumni relations

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 17, 2023

Angela Schmidt has been named the director of alumni relations for the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation, effective July 19.

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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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A message from President Hoffman after signing of higher education bill

By Bemidji State University / May 24, 2023

In short, students win. And when students win, so do our colleges and universities and so do our local economies. This truly is a revolutionary package of legislation that will help carry Minnesota into a brighter future.

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Over 1,000 Bemidji State graduates celebrate accomplishments during commencement

By Bemidji State University / May 5, 2023

Students, family members, faculty and staff came together on Friday, May 5, to celebrate Bemidji State University’s class of 2023 at three commencement ceremonies – one for each of the university’s colleges.

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Bemidji State celebrates 40 years of nursing with pinning ceremony, scholarship luncheon

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 4, 2023

Bemidji State University celebrated 40 years of nursing on campus on Thursday, May 4, with a pinning ceremony for 2023 graduates and a luncheon for several new scholarship recipients.

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Allyssa Joseph named Alumni & Foundation’s new executive director

By Bemidji State University / April 24, 2023

Allyssa Joseph has been appointed by President John L. Hoffman as executive director of the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation and vice president for advancement supporting both BSU and Northwest Technical College.

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Uncovering the origins of St. Urho’s Day and the role a Bemidji State professor played in bringing it to life

By Bemidji Pioneer / March 15, 2023

Even those who embrace St. Urho’s Day might not be aware of the significant part that a Bemidji State psychology professor played in its origin. The man was Sulo Havumaki.

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BSU musicians shine in latest opera theater production

By Bemidji State University / February 28, 2023

Bemidji State Opera Theater’s “The 1950s in Three Short Operas” explored themes of desire, distraction and drama in a throwback to “simpler” times on Feb. 24-26 in the Main Theater of the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

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