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President Bangsberg’s plane crashes in Vietnam in 1967 tragedy

By Bemidji State University / July 2, 2022

Prior to his departure from the Bemidji airport, Bangsberg anticipated only his immediate family sending him off and was surprised and eventually overwhelmed at seeing the airport terminal filled with well-wishers.

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President Faith, Neil Hensrud Donate Vintage Cadillac to Bemidji State University

By Eric Sorenson / June 30, 2022

A staple of Bemidji State University Homecoming parades during her six years as Bemidji State’s president, Dr. Faith Hensrud and her husband, Neil, donated their all-original 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible…

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45 Years in the Making: The Gordy Skaar Memorial Tournament Returns to Bemidji Town & Country Club

By Eric Sorenson / June 23, 2022

The Bemidji Town & Country Club hosted nearly 160 golfers on June 17 at the 45th Annual Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament, one of Bemidji State University’s longest-running summer traditions.…

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Q&A with Dr. Michael Herbert, BSU Alum, Professor, Author

By Eric Sorenson / May 26, 2022

Leaving Campus: A World War II Epitaph, written by BSU grad and current BSU Department of Criminal Justice professor Dr. Michael Herbert ’79, ’92, tells the stories of 20 former…

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Beaver Athletics Celebrates Donors at May 19 Appreciation Event

By Eric Sorenson / May 24, 2022

Bemidji State University Athletics donors, alongside BSU coaches, current athletes and faculty and staff, gathered for a special donor recognition ceremony in the foyer of the John Glas Fieldhouse on…

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Beaver Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Roll Held May 21

By Eric Sorenson / May 23, 2022

Bemidji State alumni, students, faculty/staff and supporters took part in Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation’s Beaver Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Roll on May 21, 2022. Participants used the fun, free event…

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50th Anniversary of Social Work Conference Hosted April 22

By Eric Sorenson / May 18, 2022

Approximately 70 BSU social work alumni, faculty and staff and students attended the 50th Anniversary of Social Work conference held on April 22 at BSU’s American Indian Resource Center. The…

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Britt Lauritsen Selected as Bemidji State Director of Athletics

By Eric Sorenson / May 10, 2022

Bemidji State University begins a new era July 1 as Britt Lauritsen was named the University’s next director of athletics. Lauritsen joins Beaver Athletics after spending the previous eight years…

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Senior Send-Off Hosted at David Park House

By Eric Sorenson / April 28, 2022

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation hosted its annual senior send-off celebration on April 27 at the David Park House on campus. Students enjoyed free Jimmy John’s sandwiches and…

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Lisa Hofstad Named Director of Advancement Operations for the BSU Foundation

By Eric Sorenson / March 30, 2022

Lisa Hofstad has been named director of advancement operations for the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation as of March 21, 2022. Hofstad in her new role leads several operational…

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