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Strategic Partnership News
BSU Spotlight Partner – Raphael’s Bakery Café
Raphael’s Bakery Café One of Bemidji’s favorite downtown bakeries and restaurants not only serves up sweet treats and home-cooked comfort food, but Raphael’s Bakery Café has been a strong supporter…
BSU Spotlight Partner – Dick’s Plumbing & Heating
Dick’s Plumbing & Heating Founded in 1971, Dick’s Plumbing & Heating has been a staple in the Bemidji community, working on both commercial and residential projects including the Joe Lueken…
Alumni & Foundation delivers care packages to Bemidji businesses
On June 10, the BSU Alumni & Foundation dropped care packages off to several local businesses in appreciation for all they do for BSU and the community. The bags included…
Paul Bunyan Communications – BSU Spotlight Partner
Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation celebrates all corporate partners who show their commitment to the success of Bemidji State students through gifts of time, talents and donations with its…
A Tiny House Dream Come True
Bemidji State University has partnered with community investors on a multi-year project to design, build and, eventually, sell a “tiny house.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Bemidji State on Earth Day 2019 to celebrate the nearly-completed project and the many students who were involved in its construction.
Hardwater Lab
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.
Bassmaster Championship
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.
Business Partners Engage in Excitement
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.