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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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BSU Alumni & Foundation reveals distinguished alumni for 2023-24

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 24, 2023

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation has named four graduates as distinguished alumni for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Public invited to attend send-off reception for former President Jim Bensen

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 20, 2023

Bemidji State University will celebrate the immeasurable accomplishments, impact and stewardship of former BSU President Jim Bensen with a send-off party from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the David Park House.

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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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Bemidji State grads Dennis Weimann, Stacy Christenson guide Lakeland News to 25th anniversary on the air

By Micah Friez / July 14, 2023

Dennis Weimann and Stacy Christenson have served Bemidji and north-central Minnesota by covering the region at Lakeland News for a quarter century. As the telecast celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday, the longstanding duo held their heads high with the pride of knowing they’ve been there since the very beginning.

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From the archives: ‘Pull a wheelie, Steve’

By Northern Student archives / July 5, 2023

From the 1967 Northern Student archives: BSC frosh Steve Adams finds his unicycle a good way to make friends and solve the parking problem.

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Bemidji community celebrates professor emerita Dr. Annie Henry with birthday reception

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / June 28, 2023

Members of the BSU and Bemidji communities packed the David Park House to celebrate the 81st birthday of professor emerita Dr. Annie Henry. The reception was filled with singing, joyful speeches and deep appreciation for Henry’s dedication to Bemidji State and its students.

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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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Longtime Zamboni driver Vance Balstad embraces busy retirement

By Micah Friez / June 19, 2023

Vance Balstad famously found his niche in hockey by serving as the university’s beloved ice maker for 45 years. He retired after the 2019 season and has since enjoyed other lifelong passions in retirement, but not before authoring a colorful career that could fill a Zamboni-sized book.

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Zach Whitecloud becomes 2nd Beaver to lift NHL’s Stanley Cup

By Bemidji State Athletics / June 13, 2023

Zach Whitecloud joins Joel Otto (1980-84) as the only former Beavers to raise the Stanley Cup. Otto helped the Calgary Flames reach hockey’s summit in 1989.

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