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BSU Music Department Receives New Steinway from Generous Donors

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 6, 2019

Bemidji State University’s Department of Music welcomed a brand-new Steinway Model B grand piano into the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex on Feb. 27, thanks to a generous donation from Marilyn Vogel ’71 and Leland Wilkinson.

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Hardwater Lab Unveiled on Feb. 15

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 18, 2019

Nearly 30 Bemidji State University faculty, staff, alumni and donors braved the cold to attend a dedication ceremony for BSU’s new Aquatic Biology Hardwater Lab held on Lake Bemidji on Feb. 15.

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2019 BSU Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees

2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Honors Presented at Feb. 16 Brunch

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 16, 2019

225 alumni, faculty, staff and friends attended the 2019 BSU Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Brunch on Feb. 16 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. The ceremony recognizes alumni,…

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Fighting for their place on the field: Pioneers recall early hardships for Bemidji State women’s athletics

By Bemidji State University / January 28, 2019

Pioneers recall early hardships in their campaign to create a competitive athletic program for women at Bemidji State.

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Unrivaled Royalty: Arnie Johnson, former Rochester Royal, still reigns as only BSU Beaver in NBA history

By Bemidji Pioneer / December 30, 2018

In the Bemidji winters of yesteryear, he pioneered the first Bemidji State Teachers College dynasty. And nine years later, he and the Rochester Royals were kings of the basketball world. Meet Arnie Johnson: the only Beaver in NBA history.

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Tale of the tunnels: BSU’s underground system is a popular path on campus

By Bemidji Pioneer / December 9, 2018

The popular underground tunnel system at Bemidji State connects one end of campus to the other, leading to just about any and every indoor spot at the school. Naturally, then, it’s not uncommon for students to hike to classrooms in short sleeves and flip flops.

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Aquatic biology pioneer Chuck Holt leaves lasting legacy

By Bemidji State University / February 16, 2018

Bemidji State President Harry Bangsberg was looking for someone with a pioneering spirit in 1965 when he recruited the late Dr. Charles “Chuck” Holt to expand the biology department.

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Bassmaster Championship

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / August 12, 2017

Bemidji State University and the City of Bemidji partnered to host 90 college fishing teams from across the nation for the Bassmaster College Series National Championship, Aug. 10-12 on Lake Bemidji.

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Business Partners Engage in Excitement

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / June 18, 2017

Sophomore Baylee Johnson produced this winning design for exterior branding of a dealer-loaned truck to be driven by members of the BSU collegiate fishing team.

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Special players, team concept led 1982 Bemidji State on World Series run

By Bemidji Pioneer / February 7, 2012

The success of the 1982 BSU baseball team continues to be among the crown jewels in the history of Bemidji State athletics.

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