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Cody Hendrickson, a loyal Wildcat and Tiger, got his start as a Beaver

By Micah Friez / October 28, 2024

Cody Hendrickson prides himself on assuming any role that’s needed of him. That attitude once landed him the Bucky the Beaver costume, and it has also now positioned him at the University of Arizona as the Wildcats’ new assistant athletic director of innovation and strategy.

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Blind professor Dr. Eugene Bradfield was a sight to behold at Bemidji State College

By Micah Friez / October 25, 2024

Dr. Eugene Bradfield, the newest member of the psychology faculty at Bemidji State College in 1966, has a constant companion on campus: Suzie, his seeing-eye dog.

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Enrollment increases at Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College

By Bemidji State University / October 15, 2024

Bemidji State’s enrollment is the university’s highest fall census-day headcount since 2021 and represents its first increase in fall enrollment from the previous year since the fall of 2017.

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Ann Aitken Humphrey is weaving Ojibwe understanding into Bemidji State through ‘Nisidotaading’

By Micah Friez / October 14, 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a part, not the extent, of celebrating American Indians on our campus and in our region. Through the pioneering work of “Nisidotaading,” Ann Aitken Humphrey and Bemidji State University are making sure everyone understands why.

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BSU Opera Theater Presents “The Marriage of Figaro” on Oct. 18-19

By Bemidji State University / October 10, 2024

The music of Mozart comes to the Bemidji stage in October, when Bemidji Opera Theater at Bemidji State University presents “The Marriage of Figaro.”

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Honorary captain Cy Champa returns as a multi-sport alumnus and an advocate for future generations

By Stella Dolan / October 8, 2024

Cy Champa’s journey came full circle during the Homecoming football game on Sept. 28, when the 87-year-old was celebrated as the team’s honorary captain.

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Beaver Hockey is back! Celebrate by watching full-length national championship videos here

By Micah Friez / October 5, 2024

Hockey season is here! What better way to celebrate the start of the men’s hockey season than to look back and witness some of the greatest moments in Beaver Hockey history?

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Meet the Beavers returns with winter student-athletes on Oct. 28

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / October 3, 2024

The family-friendly event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Bemidji Pizza Ranch and offers an excellent opportunity to engage with Bemidji State’s talented student-athletes and coaches from the basketball and hockey programs.

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The colorful career of Wes Westrum, Bemidji State’s only World Series winner

By Micah Friez / October 2, 2024

Wes Westrum often found himself in the right place at the right time and used that knack to author a storybook career. And 70 years ago today, he became Bemidji State’s first World Series champion.

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Alumni, friends and Beavers make waves at Bucky’s Beach Bash Homecoming celebration

By Stella Dolan / October 1, 2024

Bemidji State’s 2024 Homecoming brought together thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, friends and students for a sunny celebration that will be remembered for years.

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