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A Tremendous Legacy: Marion Christianson Memorial Dance Studio Unveiled During Homecoming

By Eric Sorenson / September 29, 2021

The ribbon-cutting of the dance studio renamed in honor of the late Marion “Mrs. C” Christianson was held on September 25 in front of dozens of alumni, family members and…

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Honors Gala Recognizes Five Distinguished BSU Alumni

By Eric Sorenson / September 28, 2021

The 2021 Bemidji State University Honors Gala was held on September 24 at Bemidji’s Sanford Center. A BSU Homecoming tradition, the gala recognizes alumni for their professional and personal accomplishments…

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BSU Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend Postponed

By Eric Sorenson / September 22, 2021

The Bemidji State University Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend, originally scheduled for October 29-30, has been postponed to January 2022 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within Beltrami Country…

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Howe-Welle Women’s Athletics Golf Tournament Raises $29,000 for Women’s Athletics

By Eric Sorenson / September 8, 2021

After a year hiatus, and despite cool, rainy weather at the Bemidji Town & Country Club, the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation and Beavers Athletics welcomed over 100 current…

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‘The Chet’ pays homage to an iconic coach

By Micah Friez / August 13, 2021

When local sports fans hear that a game is at “The Chet,” chances are they know exactly where to go. But often lost in the convenience of the nickname is a knowledge of the stadium’s namesake.

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame – 250 Beavers Attend BSU Night at Target Field

By Eric Sorenson / July 28, 2021

250 BSU alumni and friends attended BSU Night at Target Field – home of the Minnesota Twins baseball team – as the Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels in a…

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Gallery: 10th Annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament

By Eric Sorenson / July 27, 2021

10th Annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament On July 24, the 10th annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament raised funds to support BSU men’s hockey and golf programs…

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Gallery: 24th Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament

By Eric Sorenson / July 19, 2021

24th Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament The 24th Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament drew a tournament-record number of alumni, coaches and Beavers Hockey supporters to the Bemidji Town…

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Donors Support Students of Color by Growing George Floyd Scholarship

By Eric Sorenson / July 15, 2021

Following the nation’s emotional outpouring after the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, BSU alumni Betty (Fulton) Novotney ’79 felt a call to show her love and support for…

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Trask’s Record Ride on Lake Bemidji Supports Cancer Research

By Eric Sorenson / July 15, 2021

Brad Trask ’17 is using a life-long passion to bring awareness to one of the leading causes of cancer in men. He will likely soon become a world-record holder in…

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