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A magazine for alumni and friends FALL/WINTER 2016

BUILDING BRIDGES Transforming Lives Dr. Faith C. Hensrud inaugurated aswww.BemidjiState.edu 11th president | 1

2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 1 12/19/16 3:50 PM PRESIDENT F. HENSRUD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This edition of the BSU magazine feels like a time capsule of sorts from my first six months as president. The photos and stories remind me of all that has happened in so short a time and, also, what an amazing institution I’m privileged to lead as a partner with all of you. Although the pace often has been intense, I have felt extremely welcomed by our faculty, staff and students, by the Bemidji-area community and by you, our alumni and friends. Everything about the experience so far tells me my decision to join Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College was the right one, and I fully expect to look back on it as my “best decision ever.” My inauguration was especially meaningful, and the theme we chose for the occasion — “Building Bridges, Transforming Lives” — continues to resonate as I join with colleagues to begin work on a new strategic plan for the university. We have a tremendous opportunity to clarify and integrate our fundamental strengths and goals in such areas as promoting all aspects of diversity, serving the region through leadership in sustainability, and, above all, intensifying our focus on the success of our students. Our ability to achieve these objectives will depend on many of the endeavors highlighted in this magazine, not least of which is the investment you made in the Imagine Tomorrow fundraising campaign. We also look to the work of our talented students, exemplified by the “Students to Watch” and the competitive and academic success of our student-athletes. And we are constantly inspired by our alumni and their appreciation for BSU’s role in their lives, as reflected in the stories of Leah Pigatti and Dale Greenwalt and in the many Class Notes. Thank you all for your continued support of Bemidji State University. It means a great deal to me, our employees and our students. I look forward to meeting you at our events on and off campus.

Best wishes,

Dr. Faith Hensrud

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4-5 President Faith Hensrud has moved swiftly

to fill key administrative vacancies, get acquainted with people and organizations in MAKING CONNECTIONS Departments the Bemidji area and establish a rapport with students, faculty and staff. 6-7 In her inaugural address, - 13-15 BSU News Dr. Hensrud estab 16-17 Faculty Achievement lished her focus on promoting student success,- 18-19 Students to Watch as well as emphasizing the values of sustain ability and diversity, including increased 20 Beaver Athletics American Indian enrollment. 8-11 The Imagine Tomorrow 21 Alumni News

campaign surpassed 22-25 Homecoming its $35 million goal by more than $1.5 million, a A CAREER IN CARING 30-31 Campus Happenings cause for celebration at the 2016 Honors Gala. 26-27 Leah Pigatti ’83, ’89 32-40 Class Notes has contributed a lifetime of non-profit leadership to improve 41-46 Annual Report quality of life in north-central Minnesota, 47 Calendar as a professional and as a volunteer. 28-29 Dale Greenwalt ’76 has turned volunteer

work for the Smithsonian Institution into a PEELING BACK TIME post-retirement passion for uncovering and identifying fossilized insects.

COVER PHOTO: President Faith Hensrud leads the recessional out of the BSU Gymnasium following her inauguration on Oct. 14.

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Magazine VOLUME 33, NO. 2 is produced by the Ofﬁce of Communications and FALL/WINTER 2016 Marketing and the BSU Alumni & Foundation. It is EDITOR: Scott Faust

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A member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota Maryhelen Chadwick, Tim Souza State, Bemidji State University is an afﬁrmative action, WRITERS: Andy Bartlett, Maryhelen Chadwick, equal opportunity educator and employer. Scott Faust, Brad Folkestad, Al Nohner, Cindy Serratore and Bethany Wesley

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 3 12/19/16 3:50 PM QUICK OFF THE MARK A reporter for Lakeland News interviews President Faith Hensrud on Move-In Day, Aug. 19. Hensrud listens and sets early priorities

By Andy Bartlett

Though Dr. Faith C. Hensrud became “While you don’t necessarily have people team at the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat president of Bemidji State University on July with history with the institutions, you have Festival; meeting hundreds of people at 1, her work actually began weeks before, the opportunity to bring in someone with BSU Community Appreciation Day; joining even as she wrapped up her provost duties fresh ideas and fresh eyes,” she said. “I the Greater Bemidji Economic Development at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. have that right now with the people I have board and Rotary Club of Bemidji; cutting hired as interim (provosts) – it’s quite the ribbon to unveil BSU’s new University After being formally introduced as positive, and I’m pleased with the way both Heights housing partnership; and waving to president-elect of BSU and Northwest of them are working out.” the BSU Homecoming Parade crowd from a Technical College on April 25, Hensrud 1976 Beaver green Cadillac convertible began a two-month orientation and The new president also has moved quickly purchased for the occasion by her husband, briefing ahead of her first day, which fell on to connect with leaders in the Bemidji-area Neil, who is an avid automobile collector. the Friday before Fourth of July. community and gather input for how BSU and NTC can best fulfill their vital roles in Hensrud was officially invested into her “It was my assumption I would show up on the region. Among her many activities were presidency during an Oct. 14 inauguration July 1st, and ‘here you are; you’re presi- a gathering with business leaders at a ceremony held in conjunction with dent,’” she said, “so it was great they would Bemidji Chamber After Hours mixer; Homecoming. Invoking the event’s theme give me that chance to get up to speed.” cheering BSU’s Education Cup-winning of “Building Bridges, Transforming Lives,” Hensrud used her lead time to learn as much as she could about the university and college, get acquainted with her direct reports and their responsibilities and talk frequently with her predecessor, Dr. Richard A. Hanson, and his executive team. “It was a lot of conversations, questions and just learning at that point,” she said. Hensrud completed two executive-level staff hires before she officially took office. In mid-June, she promoted Marla Patrias from chief administrative officer for the BSU Alumni & Foundation to executive director for university advancement, and tapped Dr. Michael Anderson, formerly of Wayne State (Neb.) University, as interim provost and vice president for academic and student affairs. In late August, she announced that Paula Langteau would serve as interim dean of Northwest Technical College. Hensrud has seen opportunities in the turnover of several senior administrators – not only to round out her executive leadership team, but also to recruit people enthusiastic about helping implement her President Faith Hensrud rides through downtown Bemidji in the Oct. 14 Homecoming Parade atop a 1976 vision for both institutions. Cadillac Eldorado purchased by her husband, Neil, and driven by her son, Joshua.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 4 12/19/16 3:50 PM Bemidji Area Chamber President Lori Paris with Dr. Hensrud at a BSU-spon- Dr. Hensrud greets junior Daniela Maltais of Bemidji during a Sept. 17 dinner for sored Chamber After Hours mixer in Bemidji’s Mayﬂower Building on July 12. McNair Scholars at the American Indian Resource Center.

“I look forward to learning more about what our community and business partners believe our two schools are doing well, and what we should do more of, or do better,”

– PRESIDENT FAITH HENSRUD

she challenged both BSU and NTC to build shared video-conferencing network made bridges to the future through transforma- possible by a U.S. Department of Agriculture tive teaching and service to students and grant in 2014. the Bemidji region. A firm believer in taking the long view, Her intense preparation and first two Hensrud intends to launch a strategic months on the job helped her establish a planning initiative covering both BSU and short list of initial priorities she would NTC this month. Her goal is to establish pursue as president. During the traditional clear direction and goals for both schools President’s Welcome Breakfast before the while making sure they remain responsive Dr. Hensrud tours Leech Lake Tribal College on Oct. 3 with start of fall classes, Hensrud asked faculty to change over time. Dr. Michael Anderson, left, and Bill Blackwell, Jr. and staff to join with her in strengthening “You have to be flexible efforts to recruit and retain students from and nimble enough so the Bemidji region’s native nations; elevate you can react when you student academic success; and continue need to,” she said. BSU’s focus on sustainability and connection to the north woods environment. Groundwork for the strategic planning “I was listening to what people were saying process will include a at both institutions. They asked questions, series of topic-specific and that led me to the conclusion that these listening sessions to are significant priorities for the community gather feedback from and the institutions,” she said. “Since I’ve Bemidji-area stakehold- been here, my thinking has not changed ers in business, significantly, because I am hearing the workforce develop- same things yet today.” ment, education, Hensrud met with presidents of each of the government, social region’s four tribal colleges – representing services and the the Leech Lake, White Earth, Red Lake and environment. Fond du Lac nations – at an on-campus “I look forward to ceremony in early August. Since that learning more about meeting, she has visited those four what our community colleges, joined by Anderson and Bill and business partners Blackwell, Jr., director of BSU's American believe our two schools Indian Resource Center. She said those are doing well, and what visits are helping strengthen BSU’s existing Dr. Hensrud visits with guests on BSU’s Lakeside Lawn during we should do more of, or do partnerships with the tribal colleges, which Community Appreciation Day on Sept. 1. better,” Hensrud said. already have led to initiatives such as a

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'WE ARE THE INDISPENSABLE

This and nothing less, is our calling. Our capacity to shape the future lies in our ability to remain a place where students STEWARDS' from Minnesota and around the world acquire knowledge and discover the Hensrud proclaims BSU’s ‘unlimited possibilities’ profound power of their unique gifts. The following are excerpts from the address President … If BSU and NTC are to continue helping students embark on their own journeys of Faith Hensrud delivered during her Oct. 14 inauguration accomplishment, we will need to preserve in the BSU Gymnasium: and expand on our fundamental strengths. e must continually intensify our focus s the 11th president of Bemidji State northern edge of a lakeside lumber town to Won student success, with an ongoing AUniversity in its 97-year history — and of a comprehensive university in the midst of examination of our academic priorities and Northwest Technical College at its mid-cen- a vibrant regional center. an eye on global change. tury mark — I accept a mantle of leadership In its 50 years, Northwest Technical College We must uphold faculty excellence through enwoven with the tireless work of my has evolved from a basic vo-tech to a professional development and sharpened esteemed predecessors. sophisticated center of preparation for recruitment. Each one of us, faculty, staff — and you highly relevant careers. We must embrace strategies to protect ﬁscal students, above all — carry a torch for our oth schools are indispensable, not only sustainability through enrollment growth highest ideals that we must one day for northern Minnesota but, dare I say, and enable continued improvement of our pass on to others who will be counting on B for the entire world. And we are the campus facilities. our efforts. indispensable stewards — not only of a … Above all, we must continue to listen – This torch has illuminated the lives of tens of university and a college but of a precious to one another, to our students and to the thousands of graduates, who have brought planet. communities and employers we serve. their knowledge, skills and a newfound Earth’s uncertain future rests on our ability conﬁdence into the world — and made it a In combination, the phrases “building to overcome waste, destruction, intoler- better place. bridges” and “transforming lives” convey the ance and greed, and instead foster almost unlimited possibilities of our work. Over nearly a century, Bemidji State has understanding, innovation, respect, grown from a teachers’ college on the compassion and justice. …We are building bridges to and for our communities through teaching, learning and research. ur academic programs support Osustainability in the most holistic sense, not only through environmental stewardship but in health care, commerce, education, the arts and sciences, social services, criminal justice and trades and manufacturing. Northwest Technical College is building bridges as a hub for multiplying initiatives to create the highly skilled workforce this region needs in order to thrive and grow. We are actively working to strengthen the bridge of partnership between the university Dr. Hensrud is accompanied in the processional to the BSU Gymnasium by former BSU presidents and the college, which offers so many Dr. Jim Bensen (1994-2001), at left, Dr. Linda Baer (1993-94) and Dr. Jon Quistgaard (2001-10). opportunities to better serve our students.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 6 12/19/16 3:50 PM Inaugural Remarks

“I bring greetings on behalf of the nearly 400,000 students from all walks of life who turn to our colleges and universities each year as a place of hope and opportunity, seeking to create a better future for themselves, for their families and for their communities.”

Trustee Elise Bourdeau of the Minnesota Dr. Hensrud receives a — Elise Bourdeau, trustee, on behalf of Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, standing ovation after the Minnesota State Colleges and Univer- administers the oath of ofﬁce to Dr. Hensrud. completing her address. sities Board of Trustees

ur institutions are a bridge that connects increasing emphasis on American Indian Oour region to a higher quality of life, enrollment, languages, culture and gover- “This celebration of community and through the arts, athletics and other nance; and a breadth of academic programs solidarity in support of Faith Hensrud enrichment. that support sustainability, both environmental provides a wonderful feeling that and otherwise. … And we emphatically seek to build bridges makes us know that life is good and to diverse peoples: … Ultimately, what we are building together is full and meaningful. And for those of us a bridge to the future. who know Faith Hensrud and have the • Through recruitment and support of privilege of working with her, today is a American Indian students, other students any of our students will live to see the moment of great pride.” of color and international students, as well M22nd century. It is up to us to prepare and as diverse faculty, staff and administrators; inspire them to meet the challenges and — Dr. Steven Rosenstone, opportunities they will encounter, both as chancellor of the • By appreciating our individual differences individuals and as contributing members of an Minnesota State system and insisting on mutual respect; increasingly diverse society. • And by continuing to build campus cultures I ﬁnd that prospect thrilling, and I hope you that promote and celebrate diversity in all do, too. “We welcome your guidance forms. and insight into enriching the Thank you all for inviting me to join with you, We are constantly building bridges to character of our academic and do my best to lead you, in this great knowledge and opportunity for our students. programs and faculty. Most endeavor. … As for the goal of transforming lives, both importantly, we look forward And thank you for making this such an for our students and for people throughout the to your support of the aca- unforgettable day for me and my family. region, we see it happen every day. demic and intellectual suc- May we all – students, staff and faculty; cess of the students who are You make it happen. alumni; elected, civic and business leaders; entrusted into our care.” … We will seek to deﬁne and express our and our many other partners and friends – be — Dr. Marty J. Wolf, institutions’ distinctiveness in order remain united in this common purpose: to build professor of computer science, compelling to prospective students and bridges and transform lives. on behalf of BSU faculty employees. Our power for good is enormous, and together At BSU, I suggest we look to the distinct our success will be certain. “We want you to know that we trust you with our precious intersection of our north woods location; our Thank you! institutions. We believe you are a leader whose compass points true north. We are inspired by the history of our campuses, and we are ecstatic to see where you take us next.” — Kayley Schoonmaker (left), president, BSU Student Senate, and Charity Johnson, vice president, NTC Student Senate, on behalf of students

Dr. Hensrud embraces her daughter, Christine, as her husband, Dr. Neil Hensrud, and son, Joshua, wait in a receiving line at the reception following the inauguration in the BSU Gymnasium.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 7 12/19/16 3:50 PM Imagine Tomorrow FINISHES IN STYLE

By Scott Faust

Three years after publicly launching its “Thanks to your continued support, and the An additional $4.2 million will support Imagine Tomorrow fundraising campaign at incredible generosity that have made the academic programs, $11.2 million from the Homecoming Honors Gala, Bemidji State Imagine Tomorrow campaign so successful,” annual giving can be spent on the University used the same occasion to Hensrud said, “BSU will remain indispensable university’s highest priorities, and $3.2 celebrate its success: $36.54 million in in the lives of its students and in helping shape million in planned gifts will be received total gifts and pledges that eclipsed a $35 the world our grandchildren will live in.” upon donors’ passing. million goal. The five-year campaign began in low-key More than 5,600 donors contributed to Gold glitter rained down Oct. 14 as a crowd mode on July 1, 2011, and concluded on June Imagine Tomorrow, including 1,434 who had of 350 alumni and friends in the Sanford 30, 2016. Staff of the BSU Alumni & Foundation not previously contributed to the university. Center ballroom toasted their achievement worked with donors to wrap up final gifts Hensrud thanked alumni leaders from around with champagne, then hit the dance floor as and arrive at the official grand total revealed the country who supported and helped guide a 12-piece band kicked in with “Celebration.” at the gala. the campaign, along with foundation and Dr. Faith Hensrud, who was making her Nearly half of the total raised — $17.9 million alumni staff, and former President Richard first gala appearance on the evening after — will support scholarships, doubling the Hanson, who made the campaign a major her inauguration as president of Bemidji amount of scholarships BSU provides its priority during his six-year tenure. State and Northwest Technical College, students, from about $700,000 in 2010 to “His leadership of the Imagine Tomorrow said the university’s first-ever comprehen- more than $1.4 million this year. That includes campaign will be a tough act to follow,” sive campaign will yield benefits far into new scholarships specifically designated for she said, “but at the same time, what the future. students in 17 academic departments. an inspiration.”

Leading a toast following the reveal of the total raised and pledged for the Imagine Tomorrow campaign at the Oct. 14 Honors Gala are, from left, Marla Patrias, Carol Russell '72, Dr. Faith Hensrud, Ben McAninch '99, Mike Roberge '90 and Dave Sorensen '72.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 8 12/19/16 3:50 PM THE IMPACT OF IMAGINE TOMORROW Imagine Tomorrow Highlights of how the ﬁve-year Imagine Tomorrow campaign has and will beneﬁt Bemidji State University and its students:

SCHOLARSHIPS

• The value of annual scholarships awarded by the BSU Members of the Imagine Tomorrow National Campaign Committee meet with President Faith Hensrud, Foundation have grown from $700,000 to more than second from left, and Marla Patrias, executive director for university advancement, rear left, on Oct. 14 $1.4 million this year. in Memorial Hall to review campaign results and look ahead. • The total number of scholarships awarded by the BSU BREAKDOWN OF GIVING Foundation have increased by 20 percent, now Designations by category for $36,536,302 totaling 832, while named scholarships are up by 50 received or pledged to the Imagine Tomorrow percent, to 389. campaign as of June 30, 2016: • Seventeen BSU academic departments have received additional scholarships designated Scholarships – 49% speciﬁcally for their students. Annual giving – 31% • New scholarships for incoming freshmen have Academic support – 11% contributed to Bemidji State University’s 2 percent enrollment growth for two straight years. Undesignated – 11% ACADEMICS

The campaign’s volunteer chair, retired scholarships, Imagine Tomorrow funds • $500,000 from the Joseph and Janice Lueken Family General Mills executive Dave Sorensen ’72 have gone to support a BSU Gallery in the Foundation will fund a BSU Gallery within the new of Minneapolis, said that not only did the downtown Bemidji’s Watermark Art Watermark Art Center in downtown Bemidji. campaign reveal the generosity and capacity Center, travel for BSU musical groups, new • $160,000 from the Joseph and Janice Lueken of BSU’s alums, it confirmed their apprecia- artificial turf in Chet Anderson Stadium, a Family Foundation will fund travel by choral and tion for their own years as students. total upgrade of BSU’s student media instrumental music groups. “Thanks to each and every one of you facilities, emergency financial support for • $250,000 from the Joseph and Janice Lueken who engaged in this campaign with a American Indian students, and a new Family Foundation supplemented university gift,” Sorensen said, “for without you, residence and meeting place for Honors funds to upgrade the new Student Media Center this campaign would have never reached Program students. in Deputy Hall. its goal.” “Thank you for making so many things STUDENT SERVICES He added, “Each gift came with a story, possible at BSU,” Hensrud said. “Thank • Cash and in-kind gifts supported construction of the and, I tell you, it’s just thrilling to hear them. you for imagining tomorrow.” new Laurel House, a living, gathering and learning wIt just makes this whole space for Honor Program students. campaign real.” • Two new endowments will assist American Indian Sorensen also thanked students with small cash awards to overcome volunteer campaign short-term financial challenges that might otherwise committee members from force them to drop out. around the world and the A major campaign gift to BSU Athletics for staff of the BSU Alumni & • $425,000 helped pay for new artificial turf at Foundation for their efforts. Chet Anderson Stadium. “They are dedicated people FUNDRAISING who have been a joy to work with,” he said. • More than 5,600 donors contributed to the “They’ve worked unbeliev- campaign, including 1,434 who had never previously ably hard, and it’s been donated to the university. extremely motivating just • Annual, unrestricted giving to the Lakeside Fund has to be around these folks.” increased from $174,415 to $546,300. In addition to enabling • Total BSU Alumni & Foundation total assets have dramatic growth in Dave Sorensen '72, left, chair of the Imagine Tomorrow Campaign grown from $16.2 million to more than $27.8 million. Steering Committee, and Mike Roberge '90, chair of the National Campaign Committee, before the Oct. 14 Honors Gala at the Sanford Center.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 9 12/19/16 3:50 PM THANK YOU The following donors gave or pledged at least $10,000 to the ﬁve-year Imagine Tomorrow fundraising campaign that concluded June 30:

$2,500,000+ Kirk and Penny Gregg/Gregg Family Pamela Fladeland Rodriguez Thomas and Joanne Heaviland Charitable Fund Anonymous* Lowell and Lois Sorenson* Terry and Cindy Holter Linda Hanson* Joseph and Jan Lueken/ Michael and Melinda Spry* Xihao Hu The Joseph and Janice Lueken Family Foundation Paul and Tammi Hedtke/Hedtke Family Trust* George and Sandra Thelen The Idea Circle, Inc. Dr. Ruth Howe and Merril Thiel* TruStar Federal Credit Union Imation Corporation $1,000,000+ John and Delphine Jacobsen Mervin “Sock” Wagner Estate Dr. Johannas Jordan* Jeffrey P. Busse* Christine Janda Estate E. Joseph and Jane Welle Judy and Alan Killian Irvin and Kay Engebretson* Justin and Jessica Klander* John G. Kittleson Bruce and Mary Jo Falk* Kraus-Anderson Construction Company - North $25,000+ Norman Kramer* Robin Kelleher* Joan Kriegler Estate Ahmann Family Foundation Dale and Michelle Ladig Michael and Tracy Roberge John W. Marvin Dr. Wilfred and Mary Lou Antell Glen and Theresa Lindseth* Sanford Health Dr. Thomas and Mary Moberg* Trent and Beth Baalke Miller McDonald, Inc. Anonymous* David and Kim Ramsey* Jeffrey and Kathy Baumgartner Jon and Debra McTaggart Carol A. Russell* Julie and Scott Becker Minnesota Society of Certiﬁed $500,000+ Security Bank USA Dr. Thomas Beech Public Accountants Dr. M. James and Nancy Bensen* Richard and Joyce Siegert/Edgewater The Bernick Companies Judy Nelson Dr. Joseph and Jenifer Carson* Group/Hampton Inn & Suites Big North Distributing, Inc. Alan Korpi and Martha Nelson The George W. Neilson Foundation David and Kathryn Sorensen Bob Lowth Ford, Inc. Norbord Minnesota Keith and Maria Johanneson/ Duane and Celeste Sperl* Bradley Borkhuis Dr. Lee Norman Johanneson’s, Inc. Maurice and Lorna Sullivan* David and Stormi Brown North Country Business Products Sam and Peggy Johnson Michael & Melanie (Malterud) Teems* Joan Campbell Anderson and Northern Aggregate, Inc. Elwood and Jean Largis* Moses and Angela Tsang David Anderson* Otter Tail Power Company Anonymous* Floyd Tweten* Dr. Dale and Joanne Carlson* Edward and Marla Patrias Wayne and Beverly Thorson Robert and Jeanette Welle Dr. Jason and Angela Caron Robert and Mary Lou Peters* Robert and Sherry Young* Tom and Paulette Welle* Steve Carter, Jr./Corner Bar of Bemidji, Inc. Qualcomm Incorporated Cynthia and James Cashman* Steven and Robyn Seide $250,000+ $50,000+ Lorraine Cecil Tom and Cindy Serratore Jody Bisson* Bank Forward Dr. Michael and Noel Clay Skyline Exhibits First National Bank Bemidji Dr. Elaine Bohanon Clem’s Hardware Hank State Farm Companies Foundation Doug and Sue Fredrickson/ Muriel Copp Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Bemidji, Inc. Super 8 Motel Big Oaks Foundation Kenneth P. and Mary Erickson Corner Sports, Inc. Dr. Martin and LaRae Tadlock Kathryn Hamm Estate Dr. Lowell and Ardis Gillett Anonymous Terri and Tim Traudt Susan Marvin and Keith Schwartzwald Dr. Richard and Dianne Hanson Deerwood Bank Dr. Ken Traxler* Mary Mushel Estate Dr. Annie B. Henry DeLaHunt Broadcasting Nancy and Richard Vyskocil* David and Brenda Odegaard Paul and Lynn Hunt Deloitte Foundation Paula J. Welte* David and Dianne Parnow* Kopp Family Foundation Joe and Karen Dunn Richard and Judith Werner Paul Bunyan Communications Leech Lake Gaming Division Steve and Susan Engel* Harvey and Loris Westrom Trudy and Kevin Rautio Margaret Listberger Estate Federated Insurance Bob Whelan and Mary Splady/ Steve and Lauren Vogt LeRoy Maas Robert and Yvonne Siats-Fiskum Whelan Properties Jeff and Christel Wallin* Gary and Ruth McBride Dr. Jeremy and Megan Fogelson Robert and DeAnn Zavoral $100,000+ Kathryn and Donald Mertz* George and Joann Gardner Zetah Construction, Inc. Nash Finch Company Mildred Gjertson Ron Batchelder Dr. Darby and Geraldine Nelson Joseph and Patricia Grabowski $10,000+ Randy and Marlene Bowen* Pinnacle Publishing LLC Anthony Gramer Ace on the Lake Lloyd and Kathryn Bradﬁeld* Dr. Joanne Provo* Anonymous* Charles Aldrich* Dr. Donald and Petra DeKrey Dr. Tom and Sandra Richard* Paul and Paige Hanson Boris and Caroline Andrican Dondelinger GM

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 10 12/19/16 3:50 PM THANK YOU The following donors gave or pledged at least $10,000 to the ﬁve-year Imagine Tomorrow fundraising campaign that concluded June 30:

Thomas and Joanne Heaviland Terry and Cindy Holter Xihao Hu The Idea Circle, Inc. This three-paneled glass Imation Corporation display recognizing Dr. Johannas Jordan* donors to the Imagine Judy and Alan Killian Tomorrow campaign John G. Kittleson was installed over the Norman Kramer* summer in the living room of the David Park House. Dale and Michelle Ladig Glen and Theresa Lindseth* Miller McDonald, Inc. Jon and Debra McTaggart Minnesota Society of Certiﬁed Public Accountants Judy Nelson Alan Korpi and Martha Nelson Norbord Minnesota Fred and Marie Baker The GE Foundation LePier Oil Company Ross Lewis Sign Company Dr. Lee Norman Baratto Brothers Construction General Mills Foundation Lime Valley Advertising, Inc. RP Broadcasting, Inc. North Country Business Products Bear Creek Energy Dr. Muriel Gilman William and Jodi Maki Anonymous* Northern Aggregate, Inc. Dr. Richard and Josephine Beitzel Paul and Kathy Godlewski Susan Marcucci Drs. Samuel and Sara Sant Otter Tail Power Company Bemidji Chrysler Center Dr. Colleen Greer and Dr. Debra Peterson Dr. Keith Marek John and Charlotte Schullo Edward and Marla Patrias Kermit and Sandy Bensen Robert and Susan Griggs Marvin Windows and Doors Lee Scotland, DDS Robert and Mary Lou Peters* Terry and Gail Bergum Keith Gunderson Douglas and Mary Mason John and Mary Seamans Qualcomm Incorporated Best of Bemidji Quarterly Magazine Richard and Sheridan Hafdal Betsy McDowell Securian Foundation Steven and Robyn Seide Big Horn Financial Services LLC Luther and Diann Hanson* James McElmury Dr. Mark Shanfeld Tom and Cindy Serratore Blandin Foundation Steven Pelphrey and Ann Haugo Michael McKinley and Deborah Grabrian Mark and Patricia Shough Skyline Exhibits Daniel and Midge Boettger Gary and Diane Hazelton Neil McMurrin St. Joseph’s Area Health Services State Farm Companies Foundation Robert and Lisa Bollinger John Heneman Dr. Thomas and Marilyn Miller Jack and Marie St. Martin/The Jack and Super 8 Motel Howard and Rebecca Borden Hill’s Plumbing and Heating The Minneapolis Foundation Marie St. Martin Family Foundation* Dr. Martin and LaRae Tadlock Bonnie Bredenberg Hobart Laboratories, Inc. Peter and Bonnie Nelson Dr. Bruce and Shari Sutor Terri and Tim Traudt Gurnee K. Bridgman* Pamela Hovland Northwest Minnesota Foundation Eugene and Sue Teigland/ Bemidji Sports Centre/ Dr. Ken Traxler* Patrick Brown Image Photography and Framing Northwestern Surveying & Engineering, Inc. Ground Round Nancy and Richard Vyskocil* BSU Dining Services/ARAMARK InHarvest Marc and Kay Olson Dr. Romola Thorbeck Paula J. Welte* Louis Buron Jr. InFaith Community Foundation Douglas Onan Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association Richard and Judith Werner Carlson Family Foundation Myriam Ivers Royal and Diane Orser TruStar Federal Credit Union Harvey and Loris Westrom Dr. Almond and Shalyn Clark/ Richard and Sheri Jahner Joel and Kary Otto Dr. Benjamin and Mrs. Janet Tsang Bob Whelan and Mary Splady/ Al A. Clark Insurance Paul and Sarah Jensen John and Lori Paris Dr. James and Diane Tuorila* Whelan Properties Agency/Al Clark’s Formula 4 Success Edwin and Myra Johnson Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Verizon Foundation Robert and DeAnn Zavoral D & T Landscaping, Inc. Jeremiah Johnson Paul Bunyan Broadcasting HBI Austin and Paula Wallestad Zetah Construction, Inc. James and Jana Dewar Rich and Meredith Kehoe The Pioneer/Advertiser Robert and Patricia Walrath Dickson Enterprises, Inc. Jeffrey Kemink Drs. Jon and Patricia Quistgaard* Wells Fargo Educational Matching $10,000+ Herb and Lynn Doran Krigbaum and Jones, Ltd. Dr. Roger, Dixie and Amy Rasmussen Gift Program Ace on the Lake Gregory Droba Lois M. Kruger Estate Roger and Arlene Reierson Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Charles Aldrich* Shaina and Shawn Dudley Lake Region Bone and Joint Surgeons William and Lainey Rodgers Boris and Caroline Andrican Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. Douglas and Renee Leif Dr. Patricia Rosenbrock* Drs. Gary and Nancy Erickson * Includes Estate Gift

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 11 12/19/16 3:50 PM “Not only do these projects enhance student learning, they also allow students to work directly with business partners, gaining experience and making connections that may open doors in the future.” – MIKE MULRY

BSU Director of Engagement Marketing Mike Mulry, second from right, joins members of the BSU Collegiate Fishing Team on Dec. 2 at the Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo in Blaine, where they showed off the university’s Fossil Fuel-Free Fish House, designed and built by students from BSU and Northwest Technical College. MARKETING Mulry and several fishing team members traveled to Blaine for the Hard Water Ice FOR A CAUSE Fishing Expo on Nov. 18-20 to show off another project, a solar-powered fish house completed last year by students at — in support of BSU BSU and Northwest Technical College. Already, the Fossil Fuel-Free Fish House A new member of the BSU Alumni & connections. They want to partner in an has sparked conversation with Ion Foundation team is excited about finding authentic way that involves their Augurs, which is interested in how solar win-win opportunities for businesses to products and services.” power could be used to recharge its market themselves while enriching the One example of Mulry’s work so far battery-powered fishing augurs. learning experience for Bemidji State involves the BSU Collegiate Fishing Mulry also is exploring the possibility of University students. Team, a club sport whose participants gathering sponsors to help convert an ice Mike Mulry, who joined the staff in have successfully competed at the house that’s been used as the BSU ticket September as director of engagement highest level. booth into an on-ice lab for aquatic marketing, is broadly responsible for Team members had already enlisted biology students. forging creative connections with alumni Bemidji Marine to furnish a 2017 Other projects that may lend themselves and students. Ranger bass boat and trailer for them to cause marketing include a student-de- He’s especially enthusiastic about what’s to use at tournaments around the signed tiny house, which could feature known as “cause marketing,” in which country. Mulry has raised the students’ energy-efficient windows and other vendors reach audiences through mone- sights with a plan to recruit an auto innovations, and a recumbent bicycle tary or in-kind support of a non-profit dealer willing to furnish a pickup truck whose fairing, or housing, may bear venture. This strategy was a focus in his to haul the boat. sponsor logos. last job, in which he worked with the But first, he plans to involve BSU design American Red Cross, among other clients. students in a competition for a vinyl To learn more “Corporations have traditionally given wrap around the truck, boat and trailer. money in return for having their logo The winning design will be the Contact Mike Mulry, director placed somewhere,” Mulry said. “That has centerpiece of a sponsorship pitch of engagement marketing, obvious benefits, but I’ve found companies to one or more dealers, hopefully at (218) 755-2122 or at are very much interested in two-way this spring. [email protected].

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 12 12/19/16 3:50 PM Incoming freshmen pose for a group portrait on Aug. 19 — Move-In Day — in Chet Anderson Stadium during Fall 2016 Orientation. Enrollment continues upward trend in 2016 For the second straight year, Bemidji State halls this year, an 89.6 percent occupancy rate that is the University’s total enrollment has grown by more than 2 highest in decades. percent. The head count on the 30th day of classes, the traditional date for counting ofﬁcial fall enrollment, was Bemidji State’s fall 2016 enrollment is also becoming 5,120 students – the most since 2011 and the fourth highest more diverse, with non-white students now making in 17 years. up 21 percent of the student body. American Indian student enrollment has grown by 19 students to A 107-student year-over-year gain stemmed from across- 134, 3 percent of all students. In addition, there also the-board increases in undergraduate students, graduate was year-over-year growth in the number of black students and incoming freshmen. students (101, a gain of 11), Latino students (121, a gain of 7) and multi-racial (164, a gain of 20). The university The number of undergraduates on campus grew 1.2 has signiﬁcantly more international students, with percent to 4,795, graduate students were up 18.6 percent a 22-student increase over 2015 to 115 students.

NEWS to 325, and BSU’s freshman class grew 9.2 percent to 809. International students now make up more than 2 More than 1,300 students are living in BSU’s residence percent of BSU’s student body.

U.S. News again ranks BSU Mitchell Hamline partnership among top tier in Midwest offers streamlined law degree For the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Thanks to a new transfer partnership with the Report has named Bemidji State one of the best Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Bemidji colleges and universities in the Midwest. State students can complete their undergraduate In the magazine’s annual review of America's Best and law degrees in a total of six years, rather than Colleges, released Sept. 13, BSU tied for 35th among the traditional seven. The agreement was signed public institutions in the region and tied with seven Nov. 4 by President Faith Hensrud and Mark Gordon, other institutions for 115th among all colleges and president and dean of law at Mitchell Hamline. universities, public and private, in the region. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our students The magazine also tapped BSU for its Short List on who are interested in going into the field of law, to be affordability, naming it one of the most affordable able to start here in Bemidji and then transfer to get a colleges or universities in degree at each institution,” Hensrud said. “It’s a great BSU the nation for out-of-state opportunity for them to get their educational footing students. started and then go on to get a law degree.” BEST The university offers The “3+3” transfer program will require BSU students its $8,386 in-state rate to complete a minimum of 92 undergraduate credits COLLEGES for tuition and fees to before transferring to Mitchell Hamline. There, all students across the students will complete both their final year of 2017 country. BSU ranked undergraduate coursework and their first year of law seventh on the U.S. school, transferring between 12 and 28 upper-level REGIONAL COLLEGES credits back to BSU to complete their bachelor’s MIDWEST News Short List, which is separate from the degree. After this crossover year, students will then publication’s overall spend two additional years at Mitchell Hamline, rankings. allowing them to complete both their undergraduate and law degrees in six years.

360 Center of Excellence wins grant from National Science Foundation The 360 Manufacturing Center of Excellence, a BSU-led consortium with 14 Minnesota two-year colleges, in September was awarded a $2.25 million grant from National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Regional Center. This grant will support efforts to increase graduates in advanced manufacturing programs at 360-partner colleges through 2019. The 360 consortium was founded in 2006 as an education and industry collaboration to recruit, A representative from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law educate and train workers for dynamic careers in answers a student’s question in the Lakeside Food Court follow- manufacturing through the Minnesota State system. ing the signing of a law school partnership on Nov. 4 at BSU.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 13 12/19/16 3:50 PM KBSU-TV Station Manager Shawn Campbell shows Alumni & Foundation Trustee Gina Deeds the broadcast control room during a Dec. 7 open house for a new Student Media Center in Deputy Hall.

New Student Media Center in Deputy will be hub for multimedia learning A ribbon-cutting and open house on Dec. 7 ofﬁcially “The new Student Media Center reﬂects a challenging opened Bemidji State's. new Student Media Center in new expectation for media professionals: the ability Deputy Hall, part of the newly renamed Department of to effectively employ multiple communications Integrated Media, previously Mass Communications. channels to achieve a desired outcome, whether it be The media center includes a larger television studio and journalism, entertainment or marketing,” Hensrud said. control center, a new radio broadcast booth and two The $1 million facility, which occupies space vacated interactive classrooms. It will serve as a hub for the when Lakeland Public Television relocated to its new student-run Northern Student magazine, FM 90, the building in April 2015, was supported by a $250,000 NEWS Headwaters Film Festival, KBSU-TV and students in a contribution by the BSU Alumni & Foundation Board course called News Team, which will produce breaking from funds donated by the Joseph and Janice Lueken news content. Family Foundation. The remainder came from the President Faith Hensrud said the facility will help university budget. students prepare to succeed in the media job market.

Alumni who won election Nov. 8 Minnesota P.E. teachers can earn DAPE licenses online at BSU will serve at local, state levels Minnesota physical education At least seven Bemidji State alumni teachers or undergraduate students won election Nov. 8: majoring in physical education can earn Developmental Adapted Physical • Rita Albrecht ’01, third two-year Education (DAPE) licensure at Bemidji term as mayor of Bemidji. State through a new online program. • Bob Dettmer ’73 of Forest Lake, DAPE licensure certifies physical seventh term, District 39A in education teachers to instruct students Minnesota House of Representatives. with special needs in ways that meet BSU • Dr. John Gonzalez ’99, associate individual education program goals in professor of psychology, board the physical education or movement member, Bemidji Area Public Schools. setting. • Ron Johnson ’75, fifth term, Ward 3, “The majority of K-12 physical education Bemidji City Council. and health teaching positions that • Michael Meehlhause ’12, second become available require that applicants have a current DAPE licensure,” term, Ward 1, Bemidji City Council. said Dr. Jim White, professor and chair of the Department of Human Performance, Sport and Health. “Students who earn this licensure are also • Marion O’Neill ’92 of Maple Lake, earning teaching degrees in P.E. and health and are optimally positioned to fourth term, District 29B, Minnesota compete for K-12 teaching positions.” House. Interested students must apply to BSU as graduate students, although • Torrey Westrom ’98 of Elbow Lake, courses may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credits. Graduate-level fifth term, District 12, Minnesota credits may be applied to future graduate programs. For more information, Senate. call the School of Graduate Studies, (218) 755-2027.

Tunnels renamed “Beaver Trail” and get new signs to guide users New directional signage installed in November throughout the Bemidji State tunnel and skywalk network have given the system a new name – “The Beaver Trail.” A cross-campus task force on wayﬁnding and campus branding identiﬁed the tunnel signage replacement as an urgent priority because both students and visitors rely on the underground network in inclement weather. The green directional signs, soon to be complemented by “you are here” New “Beaver Trail” signs guide maps, give the network a more distinctive name than “the tunnels.” pedestrians in BSU’s tunnels.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 14 12/19/16 3:50 PM Students line up for coffee and snacks at the new ecoGrounds coffee bar in the Upper Hobson Union lounge.

Renewal of food-service contract leads to extensive improvements A five-year renewal of Bemidji State's food services contract with The upper Hobson Memorial Union has welcomed a new Aramark, completed in spring 2016, has brought a number of coffee bar, ecoGrounds, to its lounge area overlooking the changes to dining facilities across campus. Central Plaza. The shop replaces the Java City stand in the The most significant changes came to the Lakeside Food Court in Lower Union and makes coffee more centrally available the lower Hobson Memorial Union, which was entirely remodeled. to the entire campus. EcoGrounds, a subsidiary brand of The remodel focused on changing traffic patterns and reducing Java City, serves Fair Trade-certified coffees and teas and the amount of time spent standing in lines. Customers can now reinvests in the communities that grow its beans. select their food station and pay there, rather than going to another Aramark also has added a new clinical dietician to its checkout line. The area also received new wall murals designed campus staff, Jean Swailes, who will oversee a new allergen- by BSU’s Office of Communications and Marketing. Wally’s Dining free food station in Wally’s and is available for individual Center and the Upper Deck snack bar also received updated signage. nutrition counseling.

Minnesota State system honors Students succeed in push for Hanson as president emeritus Bemidji to mark Treaty Day Dr. Richard A. Hanson, who served six years A community-wide as president of Bemidji State and Northwest effort spearheaded Technical College from 2010-2016, was by Bemidji State granted president emeritus status by the students convinced Minnesota State Colleges and Universities the City of Bemidji Board of Trustees on Oct. 19. to recognize the Hanson’s tenure in Bemidji included federal Columbus leadership of BSU’s first-ever Day holiday as Indigenous comprehensive fundraising campaign, Dr. Vivian Delgado Peoples’/Treaty Day. Imagine Tomorrow, which concluded in June System drops “MnSCU” acronym and surpassed its $35 million goal. He also The local effort was supported by in favor of “Minnesota State” brand placed renewed emphasis on international students in BSU’s Federal Indian Law recruitment and education abroad and course, taught by Dr. Vivian Delgado, The system of 30 colleges and seven championed BSU’s distinction as a north BSU’s current interim assistant dean of universities that form the Minnesota woods campus that offers residential the College of Arts and Sciences, and by State Colleges and Universities will now students a transformative the BSU Sustainability Office through its be known collectively as “Minnesota college experience. partnership with the community group State.” Ebiyang. The system’s Board of Trustees of Delgado’s students, who typically have Minnesota in June approved the worked on a semester-long project with change, seeking to shed the acronym representatives from native nations at “MnSCU, which lacks meaning and fails Red Lake, White Earth or Leech Lake, to highlight the breadth of institutions decided instead to pursue Treaty Day that comprise the nation’s fifth-largest recognition with the city of Bemidji. system of higher education. On Oct. 3, Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht The move does not change the legal signed a proclamation recognizing that name, which is written in state statute, “historically and currently, Bemidji has but it does include new visual branding Former BSU President Richard Hanson with been an indigenous village” and that elements to help distinguish Minnesota Chancellor Steven Rosenstone after being granted indigenous peoples have substantially State schools from other colleges and president emeritus status on Oct. 19 in St. Paul. shaped the city’s character. universities in the state.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 15 12/19/16 3:50 PM biodegradable xanthan–glycerol hydrogel, foam, film, aerogel and xerogel at room BSU FACULTY temperature” in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers along with two co-authors; “Rust dissolution and removal by iron-re- ACHIEVEMENTS ducing bacteria; a potential rehabilitation of rusted equipment” in the journal Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability coor- Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh, associate professor Corrosion Science with three co-authors; dinator, present- of technology, art and “Cross-linking Xanthan and Other ed at the annual and design, has been Compounds with Glycerol” in the journal Association for named director of Food Hydrocolloids with two co-authors. the Advancement BSU’s Student Schol- In addition, Bilanovic and three co-authors of Sustainability arship and Creative wrote “Co-cultivation of microalgae and in Higher Educa- Achievement Confer- nitrifiers for higher biomass production tion conference, ence, an annual cel- and better carbon capture,” which has Oct. 9-12, in ebration of academic been accepted for publication in the jour- Baltimore, Md., achievement that will nal Bioresource Technology. on “Sustainability, be held April 5. He Diversity, Equity also organized a 2016 Dr. Angela Fournier, associate professor of and Inclusion Global Technology psychology, and BSU Across the Curriculum,” “Assess- Management Conference held at BSU on alumna Sara Fritsch ing Course Impact: Three Models May 26-28. co-authored “It can of Sustainability Evaluation,” and W8: A communi- “Campus Resilience: Prioritizing Goals Dr. Drago Bilanovic, professor of environ- ty intervention to and Strategies Through Collabora- mental, economic, decrease distracted tive Gaming.” Dr. Laurie Desiderato, Earth and space driving” in the the professor of psychology, collaborated studies, presented Journal of Prevention on the third of those. “A global facility for and Intervention microalgal reduc- in the Community. Dr. Joann Fredrickson and Dr. Kelly La tion of atmospheric Fournier also pub- Venture, professors of business, carbon dioxide” at lished “The Human– received Quality Matters peer-re- the Green Chemis- Animal Interaction Scale: Development view certifications for online courses try-Gordon Research and Evaluation” in the journal Anthrozoös, — Fredrickson for her Organizational Conference held July recapping her work with collaborators to Behavior course and La Venture for 31-Aug. 5 in Stowe, develop the Human-Animal Interaction her Marketing Management course in Vt. He also pub- Scale, which can be used to describe and BSU’s MBA program. lished several papers: “Preparation of quantify behaviors performed by humans and nonhuman animals during their interactions.

Dr. Todd Frauenholtz, professor of mathematics, led a group of 13 students to the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathe- matics’ annual spring conference, April 29-30 in Duluth. The conference allowed BSU students to interact with current mathematics teachers. The trip was supported by BSU grants from the President’s Mini-Grant program and the NASA Space Grant.

Dr. Janice Haworth, professor of music, spent six weeks teaching at Changzhi University in Shanxi Province, China, this summer. She taught a group of 11 Chinese percussion majors to play traditional rhythms of Guinea Dr. Elizabeth Hagensen, assistant professor of criminal justice, delivers a presentation in West Africa. They on punishment, discipline and corrective action at the Minnesota Association of Court concluded with a Managers conference on Sept. 29 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. public presentation and concert.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 16 12/19/16 3:50 PM Dr. Brian Hiller (left), associate professor of wildlife, joins with wildlife biology students on Oct. 19 to assist in a deer population survey within Bemidji.

The largest gallery in Bemidji’s new Wa- Dr. Donna Palivec, professor emerita of ups in Emerging Economies” in “Global termark Art Center has been named for human performance, Entrepreneurship: Past, Present & Dr. Marley Kaul, professor emeritus of sport and health, Future,” the most recent volume in the visual arts, and Dr. Sandy Kaul, who di- received the George book series, “Advances in International rected BSU’s Talley Gallery for more than Hanson Developmen- Management.” 20 years. Kaul, a nationally renowned tal Adapted Physical acrylic and egg tempera painter, taught Education Award at Dr. Marty J. Wolf, professor of comput- at BSU for more than 30 years. The the fall conference of er science, has gallery will be more than 2,000 square the Minnesota Society joined the editorial feet and feature windows providing of Health and Physical advisory board views of Lake Bemidji. The naming was Educators, Nov. 11-12 for the Journal made possible by a gift from an anony- in Wayzata. The award of Information, mous donor during the center’s capital recognizes outstanding service and con- Communication and campaign. tributions by a professional in elementary, Ethics in Society. secondary, higher education or other As vice chair for Pete McDonnell, systems, distance learn- area of developmental-adapted physical its Committee on ing and circulation education. Professional Ethics, librarian at the A. C. he is helping lead Clark Library, edited Dr. William “Bill” Scheela, professor emeri- an update of the code of ethics and a book titled “The tus of business administration, wrote the professional conduct for the Asso- Experiential Library: following articles: a chapter on Thailand ciation for Computing Machinery. Transforming Aca- with two co-authors in the book “Angel Wolf also published and presented demic and Research Financing in Asia Pacific;” “Business An- several papers at the annual meeting Libraries Through the gels in Emerging Economies: South East of the International Association for Power of Experiential Asia,” in the “Handbook of Research on Computing and Philosophy, June 14-17 Learning.” McDonnell Business Angels;” and “Born-Global Start- in Ferrara, Italy. also wrote its preface and final chapter, “Conclusion: An Expe- riential Librarian’s Creed.” University Scholars, 2016-17 Bemidji State’s first group of University Scholars was announced by former Dr. Denise Meijer, assistant professor of President Richard Hanson at the 2016 Commencement on May 6. They nursing, presented were chosen for outstanding teaching, service or scholarship over three a poster “Commu- successive years, as judged by their academic department and immediate nity Health Nursing supervisor. The scholars are: Dr. Joann Frederickson, professor of business; in a Global Setting” Dr. John Gonzalez, professor of psychology; and Dr. Marty J. Wolf, professor during the Interna- of computer science. tional Rural Nurs- ing Conference in Newly tenured faculty, 2016-17 Rapid City, S.D., in July. She also led a • Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh, associate professor of technology, art and design group of BSU nursing • Dr. Porter Coggins, associate professor of professional education students on a trip to • Dr. Keith Gora, associate professor of psychology experience nursing in South Africa. • Andrew Graham, assistant professor of technology, art and design Dr. Carla Norris-Raynbird, associate • Dr. Andrew Hafs, associate professor of biology professor of sociology and gender and • Dr. Brian Hiller, associate professor of biology women’s studies, presented “Mov- • Dr. Donna Pawlowski, professor of speech communication and English ing Away from Dichotomy? Trends in • Dr. Susan Rickers, associate professor of social work Gender Studies Programs in the U.S.” at the International Journal of Arts and • Dr. Janine Wahl, associate professor of professional education Sciences conference, Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in • Dr. Young Seob Son, associate professor of business administration Freiburg, Germany.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 17 12/19/16 3:50 PM Amanda Kooiker enjoys the methodology of lab work, setting up experiments, testing hypotheses and making contributions that may eventually improve people’s lives. A junior biology major from Pipestone, Kooiker spends 10-15 hours a week in labs at Bemidji State University. She appreciates the connections she finds from classroom to lab to real life. “In high school, we didn’t go so in depth, so to come here and go into some more complicated biology has really opened my eyes to how much there is to learn,” said Kooiker, who plans to pursue a medical- related career. A standout student, she earned the BSU Campus Honor and Presidential Honor scholarships and another scholarship sponsored by the National Science Foundation. “I’ve gotten more opportunities here than I KENNETH BENTLEY ever imagined,” said Kooiker, whose scholarships allow her to concentrate fully on experiences related to her studies. As a Kenneth Bentley launched his career in “Hip hop has its own language about life,” peer academic adviser, she also helps photography by specializing in portraiture, Bentley said. “It’s a part of the history of our freshmen adjust to college academics. work that allowed him to play with details times, a way for people to express what’s Last summer, she completed an internship at and lighting to capture the humanity of going on in their communities.” the Rochester Mayo Clinic working in an his subjects. As a first-generation college student, he is a osteoporosis lab. He studied visual arts at a Philadelphia high TRiO McNair Scholar. His research interests At Bemidji State, she has been an undergrad- school where he enjoyed drawing people, include cultural trends across historical time uate assistant to Dr. Mark Wallert, associate using pencil and paper to explore the human periods and how media reflects or influ- professor of biology, whose research relates form. Now a senior at Bemidji State ences culture. He’s also done a sociological University, Bentley uses words and ideas exploration of hip-hop culture. His other to explore a bigger canvas of how social interests include poverty in urban and rural order, culture and institutions shape areas, incarceration in America and gender AMANDA KOOIKER. people’s lives. politics. On a recent visit to Philadelphia, he A native of Philadelphia, he enrolled at BSU undertook a photojournalistic study of after he moved with his family to Laporte. He poverty on urban streets. started with a degree in sociology and then “Kenneth has been a welcome addition to added minors in leadership studies and mass the leadership program,” said Dr. Dennis communication. Lunt, director of leadership studies. “He is an “When I was doing photography, I thought, open-minded and serious thinker who has a ‘This is fun,’’’ Bentley said. “But I wanted bright future.” to know more about the people in my Bentley has presented his research at the photos. For a long time, I was completely Sociologists of Minnesota annual meeting in against going to college, but I wanted a St. Cloud, the BSU Student Scholarship and career change, and I started reading a lot Creative Achievement Conference and at a about sociology.” McNair Research Conference at Florida Now he plans to pursue a doctorate in International University in Miami. sociology, possibly to teach at the college “Everything that I chose to do academically level. At BSU, he participates in the Under- has been aimed at self-improvement,” said graduate Teaching Assistant program. His Bentley, who finds he is a scholar at heart. dream job would be to teach a course on the “Five or six years ago, I never would have culture of hip hop, a style of urban popular thought about presenting or all the things music featuring rap with an electric backing. that I’ve done at Bemidji State.” BSU 18 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY STUDE

2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 18 12/19/16 3:50 PM Amanda Kooiker enjoys the methodology to non-small cell lung cancer. Kooiker lost of lab work, setting up experiments, testing two grandparents to lung cancer, so she hypotheses and making contributions that finds the work meaningful. may eventually improve people’s lives. “I’ve had several family members with A junior biology major from Pipestone, cancer, so cancer research has always Kooiker spends 10-15 hours a week in labs at interested me most,” she said. “That’s also Bemidji State University. She appreciates the motivated me to want to help others.” connections she finds from classroom to lab Kooiker has been invited to present her to real life. work in April at the American Society of “In high school, we didn’t go so in depth, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology National so to come here and go into some more Meeting in Chicago, a five-day event complicated biology has really opened my attended by up to 14,000 scientists. She is eyes to how much there is to learn,” said the main author of one abstract and a Kooiker, who plans to pursue a medical- contributor on two others. related career. “To be part of three different presentations A standout student, she earned the BSU at the national meeting is pretty much Campus Honor and Presidential Honor unheard of,” Dr. Wallert said. “It makes her scholarships and another scholarship competitive with the best biology students sponsored by the National Science across the country.” Foundation. This spring, Kooiker will work part-time as a SARAH STRAM “I’ve gotten more opportunities here than I pharmacy technician as she considers ever imagined,” said Kooiker, whose whether to continue with research, pursue Illinois native Sarah Stram first heard veterinary medicine. She also inherited one scholarships allow her to concentrate fully pharmacy or possibly attend medical school. about Bemidji State University when she of her father’s former patients, Miller, a on experiences related to her studies. As a One of the advantages of pharmacy or was recruited as a high school soccer black Lab mix, who moved to Bemidji State peer academic adviser, she also helps medicine, she noted, is that they offer more player in 2012. with her. freshmen adjust to college academics. career options in small towns and more She and her dad drove 10 hours from the “I’ve always loved animals,” said Stram, Last summer, she completed an internship at opportunities to interact with patients. Those Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village to visit who enjoyed daily runs with Miller as he the Rochester Mayo Clinic working in an personal relationships are important to her, the campus. chased squirrels and ducks along the shore osteoporosis lab. which is part of the reason she chose to “We didn’t even know how to pronounce of Lake Bemidji. attend BSU. At Bemidji State, she has been an undergrad- ‘Bemidji,’” Stram said. While she liked working with her father in uate assistant to Dr. Mark Wallert, associate “I’m not just a number here,” Kooiker said. She did know she wanted to play soccer Illinois, Stram said she hopes to practice professor of biology, whose research relates “I’m a face, and that’s what I wanted. and study pre-veterinary medicine. When veterinary medicine in a more rural area, she learned she could do both at BSU, she maybe Wisconsin or Minnesota — “some- committed. place without tollways,” she quipped. AMANDA KOOIKER. “Bemidji was the only place that I visited,” Stram, who already has completed an Stram said. “I’ve always loved small towns. internship at a veterinarian emergency care And being on a team, you automatically center, will do an externship this month at have 20 best friends.” an equine hospital in North Carolina. With her applications already submitted to She excelled athletically and academically. veterinary schools, she awaits her next Even with a double major in chemistry and move. By mid-December, two institutions biology, she finished a semester early, had already invited her for interviews, the graduating this December, and was first step in the acceptance process. recognized as BSU’s Outstanding Analytical Chemist. She also received the American “Sarah is a hard-working student, very Chemical Society Undergraduate Award. intelligent, dedicated and an excellent leader in the classroom and the lab — the In addition, Stram was named to the same strengths she demonstrates on the College Sports Information Directors of soccer pitch,” said Dr. Kenneth Traxler, chair America College Division Academic of the Department of Chemistry. “She’s a All-America® First Team. She was also the complete package.” first Beaver to be named First-Team all-NSIC for three consecutive seasons. For Stram, graduating from Bemidji State is bittersweet. She and Miller will miss their Growing up the youngest of four children, lives in Bemidji, a place without tollways Stram often hung out at her father’s and traffic jams and with plenty of wide- veterinary hospital. Eventually, she started open spaces. helping at the clinic and decided to pursue towatch STUDENTS Stories by Cindy Serratore www.BemidjiState.edu | 19

2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 19 12/19/16 3:50 PM FOLLOW BSU SPORTS @ www.bsubeavers.com BSU SPORTS Bowl title caps big season for Beaver Football Tronick and Yost in the ranks of BSU Volleyball elite Senior outside hitters Amanda Tronick and Jessica Yost finished Bemidji State Football claimed its first postseason victory by beating Washburn University their collegiate careers among the on Dec. 3 in the Mineral Water Bowl. Following an 8-3 regular season in which the greatest in BSU Volleyball history. Tronick Beavers finished second in the NSIC North Division and narrowly missed the NCAA and Yost each recorded her 1,000th kill Playoffs, BSU earned its second bid to the game in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the only during the 2016 campaign, becoming the sanctioned NCAA Division II postseason bowl matchup. Sophomore QB Jordan Hein ninth and 10th BSU players to do so. In completed 16 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns, while Gena Adams scampered addition, Yost became the third player for 159 yards and Kameel Al-Khouri pulled in two interceptions. Hein was named the in BSU history to collect 1,000 career game’s Most Valuable Offensive Player and Al-Khouri garnered the Defensive MVP award. digs and 1,000 kills. The Wadena native finished her career as BSU’s all-time In addition to matching a program-record nine wins, the 2016 team averaged 524.9 yards Amanda Tronick per game to establish school records for total offense (6,299 yards), rushing yardage leader with 1,381 kills. Following the (2,775) and passing yardage (3,524), while averaging 45-plus points per game. They also season, NSIC coaches voted Yost to the All-NSIC Second Team, capped the season with 17 players selected for 2016 All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate making her the first BSU player to earn a spot on the team since Conference honors. Gena Adams, Jesse Hein and Brandon Schindler were named to Bethany Thompson in 2012. the NSIC North Division All-Conference First Team Offense, while Damon Benham, Alex Soccer sends seven players to All-NSIC team Burgess, Jamison Evans, Gunner Olszewski and Trysten Ross were named First Team Defense. BSU’s All-Conference Second Team selections were Jordan Hein, Blake Holder, A record seven members of the Bemidji State Soccer team Jake Krause and Matthew Valentine on offense, Jake Wirsching on defense and Juwaan were selected to the All-Northern Sun Richard for special teams. Seniors Kameel Al-Khouri, Vince Dinkel and Blake Petrich Intercollegiate Conference Team. The joined the All-NSIC Honorable Mention team. honors capped a 2016 season in which they posted a 13-4-1 overall record and Jordan Hein received additional honors as one of 42 student-athletes across the country finished third in the league standings, nominated for the 2016 Harlon Hill Award, annually given to the NCAA owning an 11-3-1 mark in league play. Division II College Football Player of the Year. A junior from Perham, he Senior Christine Szurek headlined the broke multiple BSU career records, including total passing yards (6,377), first-team group and was also chosen total touchdowns (82) and passing touchdowns (63). Hein also set the the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. BSU single-season passing efficiency record (165.3), established the Christine Szurek In addition to Szurek, Sarah Stram and program’s single-season passing yardage record (3,007) and passed Raquel Thelen were named to the first team, Catherine Arneson, for a program-record 31 touchdowns. He finished the season ranked Bayley Ertl and Miranda Famestad each earned a second-team among the top 20 in the nation in seven categories, which included spot, and Rachael Norton collected third-team honors. NSIC finishing second in passing yards per completion. The 2016 Harlon Hill Jordan Hein colleagues selected Head Coach Jim Stone as the conference's winner was announced Jan. 6 in Florence, Ala. Coach of the Year. Gena Adams, the team’s leading rusher, also turned heads in the In addition, for a third straight year, the 2016 team was selected classroom. The senior business administration major was named to the for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America College 2016 College Sports Information Directors of America College Division Team Academic Award. BSU, which carried a 3.65 cumulative Academic All-America® First Team. He is the first BSU football player to team grade point average to rank 16th in the nation, was one of earn the honor since since Brian Leonhart, a tight end with the National seven NSIC women’s teams and 578 teams from all collegiate Football League's Arizona Cardinals, received it in 2012. In addition to levels nationwide to earn the honor. leading the team with 1,154 rushing yards, setting a program record with 7.9 yards per carry, and accounting for 12 touchdowns, Adams has Otto joins U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame as Gena Adams a 3.87 cumulative GPA. member of 1996 World Cup team

Joel Otto, who played for the Beavers from 1981-84, was inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in November as a member of the USA team that won gold in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.

Team USA ﬁnished the tournament 6-0- 1-0 in the tournament and outscored its opponents, 37-18. Otto played in all seven of Team USA’s games and scored three points — including a goal and two assists — to help lead Team USA to victory. Joel Otto Otto, originally from Elk River, holds BSU's second-highest BSU single season-scoring record, with 75 points. In 1984, he began a 14-year professional career, ﬁrst The Bemidji State football team celebrates following its 36-23 victory over Washburn University with the Calgary Flames then with the Philadelphia Flyers. He is now an assistant coach with the Calgary Hitman of the Western on Dec. 3 in the Mineral Water Bowl, held in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Hockey League.

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New president and officers named for Alumni & Foundation Board The Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors approved a leadership change at its annual meeting on Nov. 18 at Bemidji State. Ben McAninch ’99 became president, replacing Carol Russell '71, who is now immediate past president. Peggy Ingison ’74 is taking on the dual roles of president elect and treasurer, and Tom Anderson ’70 is the new vice president. Eligible students have until Feb. 1 to seek Alumni Relative Scholarships Among foursomes at the Go Green at Green Haven golf event on June 20 were, from left, Walt Thoreson, Tom Enger First-year, returning and transfer students ’72, Dana Rose and Randy Bowen ’73. More than 100 alumni and friends teed up for the inaugural event at the Green with a BSU alumni relative who has contrib- Haven Golf Course in Anoka, which was presented by the Twin Cities Alumni Chapter and sponsored by Liberty uted to the university through the BSU Alumni Mutual Insurance. Participants raised nearly $5,000 for BSU Athletics. & Foundation may apply for an Alumni Relative Scholarship. Coaching Achievement Award for his success annually at the Homecoming Honors Gala to Awards of $1,000 are allocated in payments as a high school soccer coach. The BSU recognize individuals who have made of $500 for each semester of the academic Coaches Hall of Fame will welcome Donna outstanding contributions to their industries year. Apply at http://bit.ly/ARSAPP or call Palivec into its ranks. The 1966-67 men’s and communities. (218) 755-3989 for more information. The basketball team has earned its place in the Online applications are available for the application deadline is Feb. 1. Team Hall of Fame, and Willie Stittsworth ’53 following categories at www.bsualumni.org. Don’t miss North Star College Cup and Cindy Holter both will be celebrated for or the fun at McGovern’s Pub their contributions to and support for BSU Alumni & Foundation adds six Athletics. to alumni and fundraising teams The new Twin Cities Alumni Chapter is gearing These individuals have joined the BSU Alumni & up for the North Star College Cup on Jan. 27-28 Visit bsualumni.org for brunch tickets. Foundation staff in recent months: at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. President Hensrud will attend • Jana Wolff, director of annual giving, The Beavers will take on St. Cloud State at 4 2017 Southwest events in March academics. She previously worked for p.m. on opening day of the four-team tourna- New BSU President Faith Hensrud will head Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. ment. The University of Minnesota Duluth and southwest this spring to meet alumni and Minnesota will play at 7 p.m. The championship friends at the Alumni & Foundation’s annual • Stephanie Common, office administrative and consolation games will be played at 4 and 7 Southwest events. specialist senior. She previously was assistant p.m. Saturday. to the president and CEO of Carondelet Activities are scheduled for March 3 in Tucson Health Network in Tucson, Ariz. Ticket information is available at the Sanford and Scottsdale, Ariz. The Tucson luncheon will Center or by calling (218) 441-4031. McGovern’s be at Teresa’s Mosaic Café at 11:30 a.m. A BSU • Nadine Gessner, accounting officer. She Pub (225 Seventh St. W) will be BSU’s pre- and Hockey viewing party is set for 5:30 p.m. on previously worked in health care financial post-game gathering place. March 3 in the 18 Degrees Grill at the Ice Den management and investment advisory services in the Brainerd Lakes area. Athletes, coaches and backers in Scottsdale. Golf (optional), and a luncheon to join B-Club Hall of Fame will take place March 4 at the Apache Wells • Mike Mulry, director of engagement Country Club on March 4. The B-Club Athletics Hall of Fame will marketing. He previously worked at WeWIN, welcome its 2017 inductees on Feb. 18 in the Call (218) 755-3989, email alumni@bemidji- a cause marketing technology company Lakeside rooms at the Sanford Center. state.edu or visit bsualumni.org based in New York City. Individual inductees will be Lora (Weiers) Feb. 1 is nomination deadline • Kim Smith, administrative assistant, Alumni Angileno '88, women’s basketball (1983-88); for 2017 alumni award honors Association. She previously was resource development coordinator at the Boys and John Backes '74, Football/Track & Field Nominations are due by Feb. 1 for several Girls Club of the Bemidji Area. (1970-1974); Malachy McCarthy '82 – Men’s awards that recognize alumni for their Swimming (1977-81); and Robert Eckert '79; contributions to Bemidji State, their profes- • Stephanie Winter, administrative assistant, Wrestling (1975-79). sions or their communities. foundation. She previously was sales manager at the Country Inn & Suites in William “Charlie” Scanlon '74, Men’s Hockey Outstanding Alumni, Young Alumni and Bemidji. (1971-75), will be honored with the Alumni Alumni Service Awards are presented

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Homecoming 2016 at Bemidji State University celebrated leadership, tradition and vision. Alumni returned to campus to share their professional experiences and advice by serving on Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panels. Dr. Faith Hensrud was inaugurated as BSU’s 11th president. Distinguished alumni and generous donors were honored in style at the Honors Gala, which also marked the successful conclusion of Bemidji State’s Imagine Tomorrow campaign. Saturday brought the community downtown for the Homecoming parade, and fans ﬁlled Chet Anderson Stadium for the Beavers' victory over Minot State. Winning meant a joyous plunge into Lake Bemidji and fueled a football reunion and a street dance on Beltrami Avenue.

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1 Outstanding Alumnus Mark Ploen ’80-84 and wife, Arlette, in the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 15. 2 Scott Guidry conducts the BSU Wind Ensemble during the Carl O. Thompson Memorial 12 Concert on Oct. 16. 3 Gena Adams heads for a score against Minot State on Oct. 15. 4 Football Cheer Team members march in the parade. 5 The BSU Pep Band performs atop their ﬂoat. 6 Football players take their traditional lake plunge following their 52-28 win. 7 Football players participate in the pre-game parade. 8 Adrian Dunn, director of annual giving for athletics, works a tailgating grill on Oct. 15. 9 Design alums Mitch Blessing ’04 and Ashley Kiecker ’16 participate in an Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panel on Oct. 14. 10 Parade Grand Marshal Willie Stittsworth ’53. 11 The Front Fenders perform during the Oct. 15 Street Dance on Beltrami Avenue. 12 Jake Bluhm ’08, Melissa (Fogelson) Bluhm ’07 and children Addison and Eli.

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More than 350 people gathered Oct. 14Gala for BSU’s 2016 Homecoming Honors Gala in the Sanford Center ballroom. They celebrated the Imagine Tomorrow fundraising campaign and its ﬁnal total of $36.5 million in gifts and pledges. The event also included recognition of new members of giving societies based on individuals’ total lifetime giving or planned gifts.

u Tracie Curb-Crowser ’90 accepts her Outsanding Alumni Award. v Rich and Sheri Jahner, left, and Valerie and Dan Olson. w Kayley Schoonmaker, Sen. Tom Saxhaug, Joe Wolf and Josh Lively. x President's Society members Dr. Ruth Howe and Merril Thiel, with Marla Patrias, at left, and Dr. Faith Hensrud, are recognized for cumulative giving of more than $250,000. y Mary Lou Antell, left, Jan Lueken and Dr. Will Antell ’59. z Susan and Tim Dondelinger. { Dr. Abby Meyer ’01 and Dr. Donna Palivec. | Dancing to the Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 24 12/19/16 3:50 PM OUTSTANDING ALUMNI Created in 1972, the Outstanding Alumni Award is the Alumni Association’s highest honor and Award takes professional accomplishments and community service into consideration. Including the 2016 honorees, there are 185 Bemidji State alumni who have received this award.

Bruce Sutor ’86 Tracie Curb-Crowser ’90 Mark Ploen Bruce Sutor ’86 earned a mas- Tracie Curb-Crowser Mark Ploen (’80-84) began ter’s degree in biology from ’90 graduated magna at BSU as a business major Bemidji State after graduating cum laude from but followed the appeal from St. John’s University. He Bemidji State Univer- of “hands-on” courses to stayed at BSU until 1989, serv- sity with a degree in pursue a degree in industrial ing as director of the universi- industrial technology education. Just a few credits ty’s MedCareer program and as and an emphasis in shy of a degree, he and his an instructor in the Division of graphic design. Her then-girlfriend, now wife, Science and Mathematics. degree and experi- Arlette, headed to Alaska Sutor completed his residency ence prepared the with two friends. in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester in 1993. Bemidji native to build a 22-year rela- Ploen went to work for an environmental services He served as a psychiatrist at St. Cloud Hospital tionship with General Mills, Inc., working firm pioneering procedures for drilling safely in before returning to Mayo in 1998 to become medical as a freelance creative director on all of sensitive surroundings and researching accident director of the Psychiatry Emergency Service Depart- their brands. responses. His experience prepared him to respond ment for the Department of Psychiatry & Psychol- In 1994, Curb-Crowser and her husband, when the Exxon Valdez ran aground in 1989. He ogy. The various positions he has held with Mayo Tom ’89, combined graphic design skills, was among those who worked on the nine-month have led to his post as chair for Clinical Practice in branding acumen and entrepreneurial cleanup of Prince William Sound. the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology at the spirit to launch the Curb-Crowser Agen- In 1992, Ploen became founder, president and Rochester clinic, assistant professor of Psychiatry at cy. The Minneapolis-based firm provides owner of Qualitech Environmental in Houston, the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and consultant a variety of strategic and creative ser- Texas. In 1997 he relocated the firm to Minnesota. with the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology at vices. She serves as chair of the board The Chaska-based business provides equipment the Mayo Clinic. for Curb-Crowser 2.0. and services for oil spill response and preven- He has given presentations both nationally and In addition, Curb-Crowser is certified tion worldwide. In addition to being called on to internationally, served as co- or principal investigator by the Women’s Business Enterprise respond to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident in on over a dozen Institutional Review Boards and has Council, has earned industry awards the Gulf of Mexico, Ploen has been involved with published numerous articles, book chapters, editori- and has volunteered for community virtually every aspect of the industry that plans for als, letters and abstracts. organizations such as MoveFwd, Phoenix and responds to oil spills. Sutor and his wife, Shari '84, who is a researcher at Learning Center and St. Paul’s Lutheran The Ploens have two grown children, Saren and the Mayo Clinic, live in Rochester. Church. The couple live in Hanover. They Marissa. They have homes in Minnetrista and have two daughters, Taylor and Sydney. Naples, Fla.

u Tracie Curb-Crowser ’90 accepts her Outsanding Alumni Award. v Rich and Sheri Jahner, left, and YOUNGALUMNIAward Valerie and Dan Olson. Initiated in 2011, the Young Alumni Award honors Meyer is a pediatric ear, nose and throat w Kayley Schoonmaker, Sen. Tom a Bemidji State graduate 40 years of age or doctor with Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Saxhaug, Joe Wolf and Josh Lively. Minnesota and is board certified in otolaryn- younger who has had outstanding achievement in gology with a specialty in pediatric otolaryn- x President's Society members Dr. Ruth career, public service and/or volunteer activities. Howe and Merril Thiel, with Marla Patrias, gology. She also is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and in at left, and Dr. Faith Dr. Abby Meyer ’01 the process of completing a master of public Hensrud, are recog- Dr. Abby (Stritesky) Meyer health degree in epidemiology. She received nized for cumulative '01 used her full-tuition her medical degree from the University of Min- giving of more than academic scholarship to nesota in 2005 and then completed a five-year $250,000. major in biology at BSU, residency in otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota Medical Center and a fellowship y Mary Lou Antell, where she was a standout athlete, competing in in pediatric otolaryngology at University of left, Jan Lueken volleyball and playing on Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital. Meyer and Dr. Will Antell ’59. the 1999 NSIC Champion is board certified in otolaryngology with a z Susan and Tim softball team. Meyer specialty in pediatric otolaryngology. Dondelinger. was a student athletic A member of Lion’s Club International, she { Dr. Abby Meyer ’01 and trainer for the university’s volunteers with the Minnesota Department football and women’s basketball teams and of Health’s Newborn Screening Advisory Dr. Donna Palivec. rounded out her student experience by acting Committee and was named one of Minnesota | Dancing to the in a play and studying abroad. She graduated Monthly’s “Best Doctors” in 2014 and 2016. Post-Traumatic summa cum laude with a bachelor of science Meyer is married to Chris Meyer ’01 and is Funk Syndrome. degree in biology and minors in chemistry, mother to Harrison and Lincoln. The family Spanish and exercise science. lives in Brooklyn Park.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 25 12/19/16 3:51 PM LEADING WITH INSPIRATION Pigatti takes pride in life of service

By Cindy Serratore

Leah Pigatti launched her career as a pro-bono legal work for those in need. Head Start teacher in 1978, helping adults Her mother, a registered nurse, started make their children proud by being the her career with Indian reservation best parents they could be. hospitals in Nebraska. “It was my dream job,” Pigatti recalled. “I “My parents were always concerned would go into the homes of low-income about people who had less, and I was people and work with the child and the proud of the work that they did,” she parent together because the parent is the said. first and most important educator in a As a student at Briar Cliff College, Pigatti child’s life.” met her husband, Tim, and they The second eldest of seven children, she eventually moved to Park Rapids to raise always admired her own parents, Neil their daughter, Tina. and Angela (’77) McCluhan. And by By 1978, Pigatti was the Head Start example, they inspired her to a life of coordinator and teacher for the Mahube service. Pigatti retired in November after 16 “I think that’s why I did so well. I was living years as executive what I was learning at school. And Bemidji director of the Mahube-Otwa State was such a perfect match for me.” Community Action Partnership, a – LEAH PIGATTI ’83, ’89 non-profit corporation based in Detroit Lakes. The agency serves agency and a student at Bemidji State low-income people in Mahnomen, University, where she found her studies Hubbard, Becker, Ottertail and Wadena well aligned with her work. She counties. graduated magna cum laude in 1983 with At its helm, she supervised a staff of 155 a community service degree and in 1989 and 40 consultants and managed an with a master’s in applied behavioral annual budget of $25 million. She also science. She remembers working hard to worked with an 18-member board juggle career, family and studies. representing elected officials, private “I got my master’s when Tina was in high enterprise and low-income people. school, and I thought I wasn’t doing During her tenure, the agency renovated enough for her,” Pigatti said. “But when I offices, built a Head Start Center and got my Ph.D., she told me, ‘I never constructed four new office buildings. In remember you not being there when I 2012, it also expanded in one of Pigatti’s needed you.’ That meant so much to most ambitious undertakings. me.” But that gets ahead of the story. Looking back, she is grateful for how her Pigatti grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. Her experience at Bemidji State shaped her father, an attorney and judge, did career. She did her master’s thesis on

Dr. Leah Pigatti ’83, ’89 is pictured in the Northern Virginia home of her daughter, where she was on an extended visit over the holidays.

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employer-provided child care and was She also brought her boundless energy. them into what became Mahube-Otwa. able to apply her findings to her work. “She would be at work at 6 a.m. every day “What’s amazing is that we did it, we did it “I think that’s why I did so well,” Pigatti even though she commuted an hour to successfully, and we did it so we’re better said. “I was living what I was learning at work,” said Marcia Otte, the agency’s serving our communities,” she said. “We school. And Bemidji State was such a family development director. “Then one became such a skilled team, and I’m so perfect match for me.” day Leah was diagnosed with cancer, and I proud of that.” saw her in a fight for her life. She was promoted to Head Start project In 2007, Pigatti completed her doctorate at development director before she “When she lost her hair, I cried for her. North Dakota State University and started completed her bachelor’s and served in Little did I know that in a few years, I too teaching in the master’s program at that position for 18 years. She made it her would be in a fight for my life.” Minnesota State University, Moorhead. “I mission to listen to struggling parents and While the women bonded through their never aspired to teach, but I just love it,” deliver services to meet their needs. battle with cancer, they also bonded in she said. Just before retiring, she also “There was a fierceness and determina- their work to help the agency thrive and received Minnesota’s Connie Greer tion to her commitment, in addition to her grow. “Leah was the hardest working Lifetime Achievement Award for obvious grace and smarts,” said long-time executive that I ever met,” Otte said. community action. colleague Joelle Hoeft. “Leah was an From its inception, Mahube served three Of all her achievements, what Pigatti holds important person to pay attention to for all counties – named by the first two letters of most dear is the admiration of her things Head Start in our state.” each county -- Mahnomen, Hubbard and daughter. When Pigatti became executive director of Becker. Then in 2012, Otter Tail and “I want her to be proud of me,” she said. the Mahube organization, Hoeft said, “She Wadena counties were required to “Every child deserves that – to be proud of brought these impressive strengths to a restructure within nine months. Pigatti’s their parents.” new sphere of impact.” staff worked night and day to incorporate

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 27 12/19/16 3:51 PM In this 2013 photo, Dr. Dale Greenwalt ’76 holds a piece of shale containing the fossil of a blood-engorged mosquito he and colleagues uncovered in northwestern Montana. Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution. Photo by J. DiLoreto. (NHB2012-0019) REVEALING ANCIENT INSECTS Greenwalt turns volunteer duty into research passion

By Bethany Wesley

Each summer, Dr. Dale Greenwalt travels from his next year or so in a number of publications that home in Maryland to northwest Montana, where he demonstrate how exceedingly unique and valuable, in a works to unearth long-lost life forms. scientific sense, these fossils are.” Greenwalt, a retired biochemist who earned his master’s His interest dates back to the mid-1970s when, after degree from Bemidji State in 1976, garnered headlines teaching math and science in Western Samoa through three years ago when he and fellow researchers the Peace Corps, the Brainerd native decided to pursue a discovered the fossil of a 46-million-year-old blood-en- teaching certificate at Bemidji State University and gorged mosquito near Glacier National Park. figured he would get his master’s degree at the same The team has found numerous fossilized insects in the time. Prior to joining the Peace Corps, he’d earned a Kishenehn oil shale formation along the Middle Fork of bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. the Flathead River, many of which are species never “My interest in insects actually started at Bemidji State, seen before. For example, a 46-million-year-old winged where I took several courses in entomology from Dr. female ant was among 12 new species of prehistoric Harold Borchers,” Greenwalt said. “Dr. Borchers was a ants discovered within the shale, and a 46-million-year- unique individual, and he helped me a lot. He was a old beetle was found to be the oldest yet to have huge influence in my life.” zinc-lined mandibles. Borchers, who retired in 1997 as a professor emeritus of “With all the papers we have published now, that biology and still lives in the Bemidji area, easily recalled number will soon be above 100 new species,” Green- his former student and said he not only was a dedicated walt said. “We will be publishing extensively within the worker but also had a “remarkable intellect.”

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 28 12/19/16 3:51 PM Dr. Dale Greenwalt and Tim Rose of the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History use an X-ray spectrometer to study blood deposits in the fossil of a prehistoric mosquito.

would sink down to the bottom of the lake and it would contain that insect encapsu- lated in the algae, and it would become buried in more sediment and annual layers

Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution. Photo by J. DiLoreto. (NHB2012-0019) of those (algae) mats, and eventually “Dale was a really good student, right up “Originally, the project they gave me was to become a fossil after millions of years.” there at the top of the heap,” Borchers put adhesive labels on 31,000 tiny white Greenwalt has now been retrieving and said. “There were other good (students) trays,” he recalled, noting that while analyzing samples from the site for eight of course, but he was extraordinary.” volunteers complete essential projects, years, with no immediate plans to stop. But Greenwalt’s interest in entomology they aren’t always the most exciting. While technically still a volunteer with the did not become his career path, and “After a year, I was able to talk my way into Smithsonian, he now has the title of neither did teaching. an independent project, Because of my research associate in paleobiology, which he said provides him with greater After a year of teaching middle school background as a scientist, I was able to legitimacy when he reaches out to science in Hendricks, he decided the initiate a completely new research program potential collaborators. profession was not for him and enrolled which involved my going out to Montana at Iowa State University, where he every summer to collect fossils.” “I’m loving the work, and there is enough to earned his doctorate in comparative He had heard of a site near Glacier National keep me busy for a lifetime,” he said. biochemistry. He then completed a Park where fossil insects had been post-doctorate program at the University discovered in the 1980s, but other than one of Maryland and served as a professor of paper published in 1989, no one had biochemistry at San Jose State University actively pursued it. in California. “It turns out it’s a place where some of the “The research I did was on, at that point best fossil insects in the world are and time, a membrane protein that was preserved,” Greenwalt said. present in the cells that secrete milk,” he What is extraordinary about the fossils, he said. “Nothing was really known about it, explained, is that not only are they so I characterized that protein, puriﬁed it, structurally preserved, their original organic sequenced it.” components are preserved as well. They’re When his wife, Kim Warren, took a job also extremely small. with a pharmaceutical company in 1990, “There is strong bias toward tiny and fragile they moved to the outer Maryland insects, like blood-engorged mosquitos, suburbs of Washington. Greenwalt and really tiny insects, many of which are accepted a position with the research only a millimeter or even less (in size),” he institute of the American Red Cross, said. “We found one beetle that was only where he continued his research into the three-fourths of a millimeter in length.” membrane protein, ﬁnding it also was Greenwalt said his team is now researching present in blood platelets. the shale formation itself, which dates When Kim later founded a biotechnology to the Middle Eocene epoch, to determine startup company called Poietic Technolo- what enabled such remarkable preserva- gies, Greenwalt served as its director of tion. He believes it is the remains of a research. They both continued to work very shallow lake covered by a layer of there, even after the company was sold. green algae. In 2007, Greenwalt retired from the “The algae is very sticky and the insects biotechnology industry and realized he would stick to it,” Greenwalt said. “The

needed something to ﬁll his time. He read algae would grow up and over and Institution. Smithsonian of Courtesy online that the Smithsonian National encapsulate the insect, and in doing so The fossil of a female Culiseta Museum of Natural History was looking would actually protect it from degradation lemniscata mosquito found in shale for volunteers. and predation. Then, when the mat died, it by Dr. Dale Greenwalt and his team.

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 29 12/19/16 3:51 PM CAMPUS HAPPENINGS Northern Student magazine staff participate in the Beaver steps on Oct. 4 after instruction by the Minnesota DNR. Organizational Bash on Sept. 15 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. The BSU team competes in the Bemidji Dragon Boat Student Hope Wall at her exhibit opening on Nov. 8 in the Festival on Aug. 6. A student shoots an informational Talley Gallery. Lisa Kittleson ’16 presents workforce research video for Student Health and Counseling Services on Oct. 27. to the Neilson Foundation on May 12 at the Mayﬂower Building. Anna Goldtooth-Graves ’14 and Vincent Staple-Graves A standing-room crowd for a Nov. 1 discussion of the ’15 at the BSU Council of Indian Students Pow-Wow on Oct.

Dakota Access Pipeline and protest in the American Indi- 19 in the John Glas Fieldhouse. Students on a panel an Resource Center. President Emeritus Dr. Jim Bensen for National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 in Bridgeman Hall. speaks at the Scholarship Appreciation Breakfast on Sept. 26. Associate Professor Blanca Rivera explains a Day of the

Students in a Wildlife Techniques course review ﬁrearm safety Dead altar on Nov. 11 in Hobson Memorial Union.

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has also accepted coaching assignments in Mahtomedi ... ‘16 Ashley Kiecker of Kenosha, Wis., has in seventh-grade volleyball, eighth-grade Molly Arola has been joined the team at MG girls’ basketball and seventh- and eighth- named head coach of Design, which designs, grade baseball. the Alexandria High fabricates, builds and School girls’ hockey ships booths and displays team. A physical to trade shows around education teacher the world. Kiecker works ‘14 Jake Schalow will teach physical at Discovery Middle in the exhibit design area education and coach the boys’ basketball School in the district, of the company, which is team this winter at the high school in Merrill, she had prior coaching Molly Arola Ashley Kiecker based in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., where he lives. In August, he married experience at the 2015 Wis. ... Adam Langan of Morgan Lee (’16), a professional recruiter at Girls’ National Invitational Tournament in Baxter is a fourth-grade QPS, a firm in Wausau, Wis., that specializes Edina and the U15 Girls’ National Develop- teacher at the elemen- in technical, industrial, professional and office ment Camp in St. Cloud. She lives in Alex- tary school in Nisswa ... andria ... Ian Olson is a farm bill assistant Channing Kimble began and technician with the Yellow Medicine working as a patrol officer Soil and Water District in Clarkfield. Olson in the Roseau Police is responsible for implementing local con- Department this fall. servation aspects of the federal farm bill ... Adam Langan He makes his home in Mitchell Beekman will instruct high school Warroad ... Alexandra social studies and advise the student coun- Stene has begun teaching language arts and cil in the Luverne district. He and his wife, science to fifth- and sixth-graders at Heron Dani, live in Ellsworth Lake-Okabena Elementary School. The new ... Haylie Anderson is teacher and her daughter live in Okabena. teaching fourth grade Jake Schalow and Morgan Lee (’16), in the Tri-County school district, which staffing ... Cal Oldenburg is a treatment spe- services towns in the ‘15 Jennifer Von Ohlen is a reporter for cialist assigned by the Advanced Engineering Karlstad area. She will the Enterprise Dispatch, a newspaper serving and Environmental Services company to also serve as the ju- Dassel and Cokato. Von assist with the operations of the New Town, nior varsity volleyball Ohlen, who resides N.D., water treatment plant. He lives in coach. Anderson had Haylie Anderson in Cokato, also works Watford City, N.D. ... Krissy (Denzel) Ander- previous classroom as a paraprofessional son began working last experience in Newfolden ... Shannon Welin librarian at Dassel-Coka- summer as manager for is the first-grade teacher at Lake of the to High School ... Matt the Laurentian Chamber of Woods Elementary School in Baudette, Prapavessis has joined Commerce, which serves where she had prior experience as a the Greenville Swamp four cities on Minneso- substitute. She is from Roseau ... Kayla Jennifer Von Ohlen Rabbits, an affiliate of ta’s Iron Range. She will (Weiss) Good teaches first grade in the the New York Rangers of coordinate events as well Mora Public School District after serving the NHL. A defenseman, as implement marketing in a fifth-grade classroom for two years in Prapavessis previously Krissy Anderson and sales efforts for the Braham. She and her husband, Aaron, live played for the Roches- organization. She and her in Pine City. ter Americans of the husband, Jason, live in Virginia ... Al Reszel American Hockey League recently completed a 517-mile bike ride from and Elmira of the ECHL. Minneapolis to Chicago to raise awareness He lives in Oakville, Ont., and funds for the Breast Cancer Research ‘13 Emily Erickson will coach the Matt Prapavessis but will relocate to South Foundation. His wife, Terry, is a cancer survi- Hibbing/Chisholm high school girls’ hockey Carolina for the upcoming vor. Reszel earned a BSU education degree team. A resident of Coleraine, Erickson season ... Kathryn Wadsten is an associate after serving as a business executive and teaches math in the Hibbing school, where in the commercial services department of corporate trainer for 29 years. He has been she had been JV coach prior to moving CliftonLarsonAllen, a professional services teaching special education for the past five to varsity ... Casey Reierson has been accounting firm. She will work out of the years at Yellow Medicine East High School in hired to coach the Bemidji High School

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girls’ hockey team. Reierson teaches fifth photographs depicting grade at J.W. Smith Elementary School the landscape of the in Bemidji, where he lives with his wife, southwestern Minne- Hailey, and one young child ... Jill Ollmann sota prairie. Thode is brings three years of experience in the a graphic artist who Lake Park-Audubon school district to her owns a photography Patrick Trepanier kindergarten position at Frazee, where business in Pipestone she will also coach junior high volleyball. A ... Tara Johnson is Tara Johnson resident of Perham, she and her husband, a financial services Andrew, have two young children ... Jenna support technician at (Bangerter) Nordmann is teaching early AgCountry Farm Credit Services in Fergus childhood family education in the Sauk Falls, where she lives. She will outline Rapids-Rice school system. She and her multi-peril crop insurance to farmers, husband, Jesse, live in Sartell with one ranchers and rural customers ... Ian Lowe young child. has signed a contract to continue playing hockey for the Wichita (Kan.) Thunder, Kimberly Hacker Jorge Navarro an ECHL team affiliated with the Ottawa Senators of the NHL. Lowe is beginning his 2012 DESIGN GRADS HELP ‘1 Drew Fisher retired from playing fifth year with the Thunder, which he cap- DRIVE SUCCESSFUL FIRM professional hockey and joined Federated tained last year. When not playing hockey, Insurance in Owatonna, where he is in he works for BRACE, an industrial painting ExpoMarketing, a pioneer in rental of trade show training. Fisher played professional hockey company. He and his wife, Candace, have exhibits, has three 2012 BSU graduates on its team. The for five seasons, first in the United States two preschool children. connection is a matter of design, not happenstance. and later in the United Kingdom. He lives Jorge Navarro of Elk River and Patrick Trepanier of St. in Owatonna with his wife, Jena, and their Paul head up the company’s exhibit design department,

young child but will where they translate client brands and visions into be assigned to an ‘10 Alexis Meskill has moved from exhibits. Kimberly Hacker, who lives in Newport Beach, office in North Dakota the Climax-Shelly High School to Isle to Calif., meets with customers as an account executive. ... Grant Huttel of teach English and language arts on the ExpoMarketing, based in Tustin, Calif., recently Duluth was hired by middle and high school levels. She and her celebrated its 25th anniversary in the $80 billion a year Johnson Insurance husband, Ken, have two children ... Chris trade show industry, which doesn’t get a lot of attention Consultants, where McKelvie will be an assistant hockey coach from colleges and universities. he will work in health in the Army program at West Point, N.Y. Prior to coaching, McKelvie played profes- BSU’s School of Technology, Art & Design is a notable and life insurance, as Grant Huttel well as group em- sionally for the Albany Devils, an American exception. Students in BSU’s acclaimed exhibit design ployee and benefit products ... Lisa Simon Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s New program immerse themselves through field trips, expert is teaching visual arts for fifth- through Jersey Devils. He and his wife, Courtney, speakers, relevant internships and professional 12th-grade classes in Isle. A former graphic live in New Windsor, N.Y., with one young gatherings. child ... Erin (Sullivan) Rehnblom was se- design artist, she taught in the Indus school “The unique exhibit design program at Bemidji State lays system prior to starting her position in Au- a strong foundation for its graduates and in fact gives gust ... Scott Nordquist of Halstad recently them a head start,” said Randal T. Acker, president and had duties as K9 handler when he was chief operating officer of EXHIBITOR Media Group, a teamed with a German shepherd in the firm that promotes the best practices in trade shows Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Handler and events. and dog recently completed training in the Navarro, who like Trepanier works from his home Twin Cities that included tracking, appre- in Minnesota, said joining ExpoMarketing was a hension and drug searching. Nordquist has smart move. been with the department for two years. “It’s a small company that’s expanding rapidly,” he said. “We are very passionate about what we do, and the teamwork is spot on.” ‘11 Mark Thode Now the company seeks to further cultivate its BSU displayed his connection through an internship program. photography during an exhibit in the “ExpoMarketing is giving back by offering these talented Southwest Minnesota students the opportunity to gain real experience in their Arts Council Art Gal- field of study,” said CEO Laurie Pennacchi. “We can lery in Marshall. The provide them the unique advantage of learning to create collection featured Mark Thode Collin and Erin Rehnblom exceptional rental exhibits through smarter designs.” continued on next page } www.BemidjiState.edu | 33

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lected as a Teacher of the Year within the ‘08 Dawn (Ander- ‘06 James Scholly which includes such areas as human resourc- Elk River Area School District and advanced son) Schoonmaker has been selected to es, safety compliance and marketing ... Britt to the final round for the state award. She earned the life, health serve as coordinator of Buerskin has been hired as a plan examiner teaches first grade at Otsego Elementary and accident produc- the Clear Lake Water- for the City of Duluth, where she lives. Her School. Her husband, Collin, works as an er license and will shed in Iowa, where he previous experience included working as a account manager at Surescripts, a medical serve clients at the will help homeowners project manager, designer and drafter with a software routing company. They live in St. Crossing Groups office implement water quality construction company Michael ... Chance Goudge is in his second of Thrivent Finan- management practices. ... Josh Peterson of James Scholly year teaching social studies and first year cial in Grand Rapids. Dawn Schoonmaker He and his wife, Bri, Bemidji has moved from as assistant varsity softball coach at the Schoonmaker and her recently relocated to Ventura, Iowa. his freelance journalist high school in Aitkin. husband, Arthur, have three children rang- position to a job as mul- ing in age from one to eight. They live in timedia journalist and Goodland ... Naomi (Shien Yuin Yong) and social media coordinator her husband Alvin E. (’05) Hymes live in ‘05 Andrew Chapin is an insurance agent for Lakeland Public ‘09 Jessica Strom traveled to the Uni- for the Duluth branch of Farmers Insurance. Television. His previous versity of Wurzburg in He previously served as an auditor at AIM television experience Germany last summer Healthcare for nine years. He and his wife, included stints at KCCO-KCCW in Alexandria, to present a poster Bonnie, have three WDAZ in Grand Forks, N.D., and WCCO in Min- program “Manipula- young children and neapolis ... Joshua Mailhot is an emotional tives in Mathematics live in Duluth ... Bryce behavior disorder specialist in the Onamia Education” to an Stordahl has been hired school system. His past teaching experience international group of as a project manager was in North Carolina and Minnesota. He and math teachers. Strom in the Bemidji office his family live in Brainerd. Jessica Strom teaches math at Win- of Kraus-Anderson E-Mac High School Construction. He will

near Erskine. She lives in McIntosh with her manage multimil- Bryce Stordahl husband, Toby, and two children ... Tyler lion-dollar commercial ‘01 Rita (Hutchinson) Albrecht has been Bennett was named senior loan officer construction for industrial and institutional named northwest regional director by the and branch manager for the Alexandria business. He lives in McIntosh with his wife, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. office of AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Andrea, and two children under the age of 3 As director, she will serve as the DNR’s com- which provides farmers, ranchers, rural ... Emily (Berg) Schiffler brought nine years missioner to the region, coordinate the work customers and agribusinesses with credit of experience in elementary classrooms to of the management team in implementing Naomi and Alvin Hymes and financial assistance. His wife, Robyn her assignment as a third-grade teacher resource and policy decisions, and serve on (McGrady ‘10), is the benefits adminis- Bellevue, Wash. She operates the business in the elementary school of the Sauk Rap- the department’s senior management team. trator for American Business Solutions in Mindsofpiano, where she teaches piano ids-Rice district. She and her husband, Justin, She and her husband, Mike, have a daughter, Glenwood. The couple lives in Kensington. and violin to 25 students. Alvin is a custom- have two preschoolers. Julie Beyerl, who graduated from BSU in er service agent for Alaska Airlines at Sea- 2005. Julie works in the Tac Airport in the Seattle area ... Dr. Jaimie office of the Minnesota (Weiss) Kueber joined Whelan Eye Care Senate’s majority leader clinic in Bemidji as an optometrist this year ‘04 Jennifer Dagenais-Brunder is an caucus. Rita and Mike after working in retail optical and private interior designer for LHB, a company in Du- live in Bemidji, and Julie practice. She received the COVD Award for luth that provides diverse and her husband, Anton, Excellence in Vision Therapy from Indiana services in support of reside in Minneapolis ... University and a 2016 Optometrist Excel- construction projects, in- Tessa Larson is teaching lence in Patient Care Award. She resides cluding engineering, archi- middle and high school in Park Rapids with her husband, Thomas, tecture, designing and sur- Spanish in the Caledonia and three children ... Jenni Knutson of veying. Dagenais-Brunder school system. She lives Crookston married Joey Perreault in Sep- previously worked as an in Caledonia with her tember. Knutson teaches early childhood interior designer focusing partner, Mark Lawler ... family education in Jennifer Dagenais-Brunder on residential property Trisha Zimmerman has the Crookston school before moving to her new been hired as devel- district and also has job, which will encompass opment and marketing been assigned to projects for government, manager for the Second the school readiness health care and education. Harvest North Central program, where She lives in Duluth ... Sara Food Bank in Grand she will measure (Wilson) Zimmerman of Rapids. She previously served as a program children's cognitive, Bemidji joined AirCorps assistant at the Blandin Foundation. She and social and emotional Aviation of Bemidji as her husband, Paul, live in Bovey with two Robin and Tyler Bennet preparation. Jenni Knutson Sara Zimmerman its business coordinator, pre-teen children.

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which includes such areas as human resourc- ‘00 Sheree Hansen has retired after ‘97 Joshua Stevenson has been named es, safety compliance and marketing ... Britt working for 29 years at Nisswa Elementary administrator for Cass County in northern Buerskin has been hired as a plan examiner School. While she started as a second-grade Minnesota. He previously served the county for the City of Duluth, where she lives. Her teacher, she retired as a media specialist as a forest resource manager, human resource previous experience included working as a and interventionist. A resident of Brainerd, director and land commissioner. He and his project manager, designer and drafter with a she and her husband, Randy, raised two wife, Stephanie, live in Backus and have three construction company grown children ... Clayton Lilleby has been children ... John Vukmanich became principal ... Josh Peterson of promoted to vice president of sales and at North Woods School Bemidji has moved from manager in the Fargo, N.D., branch of First in Cook. Vukmanich has his freelance journalist Community Credit Union ... Chad Davis is 14 years’ experience position to a job as mul- manager of both floor and online sales at in education, including timedia journalist and Brekken’s Clothiers in Brainerd. A member as dean of students social media coordinator of the Brekken team for 10 years, he and and assistant principal for Lakeland Public his wife, Cindy, make a home in Brainerd for at the high school in Television. His previous Josh Peterson their three pre-teenaged children. Virginia, where he lives television experience with his wife, Cari, and John Vukmanich included stints at KCCO-KCCW in Alexandria, three elementary-aged children. WDAZ in Grand Forks, N.D., and WCCO in Min- neapolis ... Joshua Mailhot is an emotional ‘99 Mary Thompson has been named a behavior disorder specialist in the Onamia Childhood Immunization Champion for her school system. His past teaching experience efforts to promote childhood immunization ‘96 Eric Gorghuber was named IT se- was in North Carolina and Minnesota. He and in Minnesota. The Center for Disease Control nior director at American Solutions for Business his family live in Brainerd. and the CDC Foundation jointly present this in Glenwood. He will direct business solutions award to one recipient in each state, the that include the company’s proprietary soft- District of Columbia and eight U.S. territories ware, be involved in key strategic initiatives, to recognize an individual’s contribution and lead the adoption of new programs. He ‘01 Rita (Hutchinson) Albrecht has been toward improving public health through lives in Garfield with his wife, Bonita, and an named northwest regional director by the childhood immunization. A registered public elementary-aged child ... Chris McLean joined Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. health nurse from Caledonia, Thompson Thrivent Financial’s office in Thief River Falls, As director, she will serve as the DNR’s com- was noted for her innovative approaches to where he will discuss financial strategies, pro- missioner to the region, coordinate the work creating a culture where immunizations are vide customer service and outline products for of the management team in implementing a priority in schools. She and her husband, clients. He resides in Thief River Falls ... Laine resource and policy decisions, and serve on Doug, live in Houston ... Jennifer (Hayes) (Blumer) Larson was selected as superinten- the department’s senior management team. Huisman teaches middle and high school dent of Brainerd public schools. She previously She and her husband, Mike, have a daughter, art in Luverne, where she lives with her served the Thief River Falls district in that Julie Beyerl, who graduated from BSU in husband, Brant, and their four children. capacity. She and her 2005. Julie works in the husband, Warren, live in office of the Minnesota Brainerd and have two Senate’s majority leader adult children ... Janelle caucus. Rita and Mike ‘98 Becky Ylitalo was named Teacher Breitbarth retired live in Bemidji, and Julie of the Year in the Badger school district. from teaching in the and her husband, Anton, She teaches English Chisholm school district reside in Minneapolis ... from grades seven for 25 years, with the Tessa Larson is teaching through 12 and also last 14 spent leading a Laine Larson middle and high school Tessa Larson directs school plays. mathematics classroom. Her resume includes Spanish in the Caledonia Yitalo authored the teaching in both Indiana and Illinois. She and school system. She lives children’s book, her husband, Steve, raised three adult children in Caledonia with her “Gretchen and the and reside in Chisholm ... Gary Jensrud was partner, Mark Lawler ... Grumpybugs.” She named Teacher of the Year at S.G. Reinertsen Trisha Zimmerman has lives in Roseau with Becky Ylitalo Elementary School in Fargo, N.D., where he been hired as devel- her husband, Leslie, and a blended family of lives. He had previous teaching experience opment and marketing four teenagers ... Sharon (Voigt) Hintgen re- in Prior Lake, Dilworth and Glenwood before manager for the Second tired after teaching mathematics for 24 years taking over fifth-grade classroom duties at Reinertsen ... Andy Sawatzke is the new Harvest North Central Trisha Zimmerman at Minnesota State Community and Technical Food Bank in Grand College in Fergus Falls. She also advised Mu principal at Maple Lake Elementary School. Rapids. She previously served as a program Alpha Theta, a society to promote interest in His experience includes 20 years in education, assistant at the Blandin Foundation. She and math and recognizing student achievement. most recently as an assistant principal in Big her husband, Paul, live in Bovey with two Hintgen and her husband, Tom, have two Lake. He resides in Monticello with his wife, pre-teen children. adult sons and live in Fergus Falls. Lisa, and four school-aged children.

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‘95 Shawn Crowser ‘90 Larry and Melanie (Niedermann, ‘87 Ron Kuschel published the e-book of Cloquet recently ’82) Wolfe both retired after lengthy terms “23 Days in the Life of a Park Ranger,” a work became a lending sales as the top financial officials in Cass County. of fiction based on his manager at Hermantown Larry left after 22 years as the county’s chief experiences from more Federal Credit Union. He financial officer, while Melanie worked in the than 36 years as a park has previous experience office for 34 years, most recently as director or forest ranger with the in personal banking and of business management for health, human Minnesota Department investment resources and veteran’s services. Larry will continue to of Natural Resources. at a number of financial Shawn Crowser operate an accounting service for small busi- It is available through institutions ... Allyssa Stenson received a 2016 nesses, in which Melanie may also become Amazon. He retired in Excellence in Nursing Award within the Fargo, involved. The couple has Ron Kuschel 2011 after holding the N.D., Veterans Administration Health Care Sys- one college-bound child position of regional part tem. A registered nurse at the Bemidji-based and lives in Walker ... Terri operations supervisor in outpatient clinic, Stenson was one of two Forseth was named 2016 Grand Rapids. He now registered nurses within the system recog- Teacher of the Year in lives in Land O’ Lakes, CROSS MAKES GOOD AS nized for active engagement with patients and the Bemidji Area Public Fla. ... Marcia (Moline) OFFICER IN HOMETOWN demonstrated excellence in care. Schools. Forseth taught Bahr is director of mar- fourth grade at Central keting and communica- When Keith Cross graduated from Bemidji State University Terri Forseth Elementary but also has tions at Mankato Clinic, in 1992, he knew where he wanted to go and what he experience in second and third grades. She Marcia Bahr where she handles wanted to do there. ‘93 Alvin Hymes serves as the corporate lives in the town where she grew up, Bemidji. media relations, adver- controller for Robert Bell and Associates, an tising and website content. She also serves Cross grew up on the "East Side,” an area of Aurora, Ill., employee-owned business in Anchorage, as president of the Mankato Clinic Founda- where drug use and gang shootings ran rampant at the Alaska, which provides civil and mechanical tion. He husband, Brett (’89) is controller for time. The temptation for most was to flee. engineering services. A major component of ‘89 Paul Cyr was Brenton Engineering. The couple has two “I wanted to work in the community in which I grew up,” their work supports the oil industry of Alaska’s inducted by the Minne- young adult children and lives in Mankato ... he said. Impressed by a police officer who visited one of North Slope. He and his wife, Molly, live in sota Wrestling Coaches John Urquhart has graduated from the FBI his classes when he was a youngster, Cross was Eagle River. The couple has two children, in- Association into the David National Academy in Quantico, Va., where he determined to pursue a career in law enforcement. cluding son Alvin E. Hymes (’05), a customer Bartelma Wrestling Hall underwent training in advanced communica- service agent for Alaska Airlines in Bellevue, of Fame. A teacher and tion, leadership and fitness. Urquhart started After receiving his degree in political science, he briefly Wash ... David Gooch has assumed principal principal at the consoli- out as a patrol officer in Coon Rapids 27 worked as a police officer in Carol Stream, Ill., and duties at Bagley High School after leaving his dated New Richland-Hart- years ago and now oversees the investiga- Milwaukee, Wis., before joining the Aurora force in 1994. assistant principal position at the high school land-Ellendale-Geneva tion division as a captain. He and his wife, He soon became part of a new unit intended to establish Paul Cyr in International Falls. He and his wife, Amber, district, Cyr coached his Deb (Schlitz, ’86), have two adult children better police-community relations in the Chicago have two children and live in Bemidji. wrestling teams to a 445-304-12 record, 11 and live in Coon Rapids ... Jeff Hall has retired suburb. conference titles and four state tournament as a team leader at the Department of “The new program was successful,” Cross recalled. “It appearances. Named Section Coach of the Veterans Affairs in Duluth. A member of the was a very powerful tool for us.” Year five times, he lives in Oklee and remains Army Reserve for 28 years before retiring in Debbie Blowers retired after teaching active as a wrestling referee ... John Lund He then became a resource officer at two middle ‘91 2005, he was deployed to the Persian Gulf 24 years in the Motley elementary school, is vice president of North American sales schools, where he became more integrated into his old as a platoon leader and later to Bosnia as an primarily in first grade. She will stay busy on for Tennant Company, which creates and neighborhood. operations officer. Hall lives in Wrenshall. the family farm with her husband, Dick, and markets products to create cleaner, safer “This was probably the most gratifying job I’ve had as an with substitute teaching. The couple lives near and healthier work environments. He lives officer,” Cross said. “I felt I really made an impact on Motley and has two adult children ... Jayne Du- in Minnetonka with his wife, Brenda. Their some young people.” sich was inducted into the NSIC Hall of Fame. oldest son, Ben, is majoring in criminal justice ‘86 Russ King performs nationally and The department noted his success, promoting him to Dusich was the first woman to win back-to- at BSU. They have a teenager living at home. internationally in sergeant in 2005, lieutenant in 2008 and commander in back conference cross cabaret venues as 2016, a position below only the chief and deputy chief country champions and Miss Richfield 1981 in on the command staff. He now supervises about 200 set BSU records in eight Mike Laughlin shows that feature officers in the city of 200,000 and leads the crisis track and field events ‘88 is the general a mix of comedy, intervention and hostage negotiator teams. while being named ledger accounting man- singing and dancing. an All-American. She ager for the American From Minneapolis, “I’ve had an opportunity to realize my dream, and I and her husband, Dan, Society of Anesthesiolo- he presents annual couldn’t have asked for a more rewarding career,” said operated a business in gists in Schaumburg, Ill., Christmas shows in Cross, who lives in Aurora with his wife, Deanna, and Ely, where they lived, Jayne Dusich were he also lives. He the Twin Cities areas one child. until retiring after 38 supervises the compi- and has appeared on years. She remains active as a coach for the lation of financial state- Mike Laughlin stages across the United States and in Singa- Ely boys’ and girls’ cross country teams and ments and data for the pore, Hong Kong and New Zealand. the girls’ track team. society and its eight related organizations.

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‘87 Ron Kuschel published the e-book ‘85 John Kennedy has taken over as “23 Days in the Life of a Park Ranger,” a work general manager of the Peninsula Oilers, of fiction based on his a member of the Alaska Baseball League experiences from more based in Kenai. Kennedy is a retired math than 36 years as a park teacher who played for and coached the or forest ranger with the Oilers during various times since 1982. Minnesota Department His wife, Linda (Sandercock, ’84), retired of Natural Resources. recently after working for various non-profit It is available through organizations for more than 20 years. The Amazon. He retired in couple resides in Soldot- Ron Kuschel 2011 after holding the na, Alaska, and has two position of regional part adult children ... Barb operations supervisor in Schlichting authored Grand Rapids. He now “The Blood Spangled lives in Land O’ Lakes, Banner,” a novel that Fla. ... Marcia (Moline) featured Dolley Madison Bahr is director of mar- in the first installment CHILD IS NOTED SCHOLAR keting and communica- Barb Schlichting of a series of First Lady WITH ROOTS IN RED LAKE tions at Mankato Clinic, mysteries. A second where she handles Marcia Bahr work, “If Words Could Dr. Brenda Child has spent a lifetime studying, writing and media relations, adver- Kill,” features Mary Lin- speaking about her fellow Ojibwe people in the Great Lakes tising and website content. She also serves coln and is in production. region and on the reservations of Minnesota. as president of the Mankato Clinic Founda- From Bemidji, Schlichting tion. He husband, Brett (’89) is controller for and her husband, Bob, A 1981 graduate who majored in history and social studies Brenton Engineering. The couple has two have two grown children at BSU, Child is a professor of American Indian studies and young adult children and lives in Mankato ...... Jeff Sebenaler retired chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Minnesota. John Urquhart has graduated from the FBI Jeff Sebenaler last May as chief of National Academy in Quantico, Va., where he the Minnetonka Police Her books have explored the impact of boarding schools on underwent training in advanced communica- Department, which he joined in 1990 after families, the role of women in community survival and the tion, leadership and fitness. Urquhart started serving as a police officer for six years in history of indigenous education. She earned her master’s out as a patrol officer in Coon Rapids 27 Thief River Falls. He and his wife, Andrea, and doctorate in history from the University of Iowa. years ago and now oversees the investiga- have two young adult children ... Kelly Child received the North American Indian Prose Award for tion division as a captain. He and his wife, McCalla of Owatonna will serve as interim her first book, “Boarding School Seasons: American Indian Deb (Schlitz, ’86), have two adult children vice president of academic and student Families, 1900-1940,” published in 2000. She also is a and live in Coon Rapids ... Jeff Hall has retired affairs this year at Riverland Community recipient of the National American Indian Book Award, a as a team leader at the Department of College, which includes campuses in Austin, Best Book in Midwestern History designation and an Veterans Affairs in Duluth. A member of the Albert Lea and Owatonna. He had been American Association of State and Local History Award of Army Reserve for 28 years before retiring in Riverland’s dean of the arts, humanities Merit for her most recent book, “Grandfather’s Knocking 2005, he was deployed to the Persian Gulf and social sciences division prior to moving Sticks: Ojibwe Family Life and Labor on the Reservation.” as a platoon leader and later to Bosnia as an to the VP position. His wife, Celeste (’87, operations officer. Hall lives in Wrenshall. Novak), is a former corrections officer and Born on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, Child said now a stay-at-home mom with the couple’s changing gender roles during the 20th century was an two children. important theme in “Grandfather’s Knocking Sticks,” published in 2014. ‘86 Russ King performs nationally and “I looked at the way Indian people worked before internationally in reservations and how it changed after reservations,” she cabaret venues as ‘84 Joel Viss was inducted by the Min- said of her latest work. “For example, pre-reservation Miss Richfield 1981 in nesota Wrestling Coaches Association into women primarily harvested rice while men performed shows that feature the David Bartelma Wrestling Hall of Fame. other labor. Since the 1930s, wild rice was often harvested a mix of comedy, A junior high science teacher in Chatfield, he by men. It reflects the adaptability of the Ojibwe people.” singing and dancing. coached the high school’s wrestling team to From Minneapolis, more than 400 wins and three state tour- Now living with family in both St. Paul and Bemidji, Child he presents annual nament appearances, including a champi- also serves as a trustee of the National Museum of the Christmas shows in onship in 2014. A three-time section Coach American Indian — Smithsonian and of the Minnesota Russ King the Twin Cities areas of the Year and the 2014 Class A State Historical Society. and has appeared on Coach of the Year, he previously had been stages across the United States and in Singa- inducted into the Region One Wrestling Hall pore, Hong Kong and New Zealand. of Fame. He and his wife, Margaret, have two children. They live in Chatfield.

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‘83 Brad Goodwin retired last spring ‘82 Beth Baker has after teaching and coaching in the Bel- retired after teaching junior grade-Brooten-Elrosa school district for high band in Osseo for 33 32 years. He was hired in 1984 to teach years. Baker, who lives physical education, health and science, as in Brooklyn Park with her well as serve as the boys’ head basket- partner, Laura Johnson, is ball coach, boys’ head track and ﬁeld the daughter of retired BSU coach, and junior high volleyball coach. faculty member Bob Baker He and his wife, Amy, live in Brooten ...... Steve Reyes was named Beth Baker Paul Jenkins received the Teacher of the vice president for the Year Award from the Eagle Valley School central region of Olympic District, where he taught for 31 years Steel, a leading national

until retiring in November. In addition metals service center. John Diesch has been named to teaching fourth and fifth grade, he Reyes’ responsibilities now ‘79 executive vice president for manufactur- coached the high school baseball team include oversight of the ing at LSB Industries, a company based in A GOALIE’S PERSPECTIVE for 28 seasons, winning five conference Minneapolis coil and plate Oklahoma City, Okla., that produces and sells Coach of the Year Awards. His wife, divisions, operations in GUIDES SCANLON IN LIFE Joan chemical products for the agricultural, mining , works in the admissions Mexico and warehouses in Steve Reyes (Anderson, ’82) and industrial markets. Diesch has extensive During his playing days as goalie for the BSU hockey team, office at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota and Washing- management experience in major agricul- Charlie Scanlon had the opportunity to see all the ice in where the couple resides. They have two ton. Based in Minneapolis, he will maintain his tural chemical companies. He and his wife, front of him. It was a lesson he took into his career as a adult children ... Kim (Babula) Zerr works existing management duties for Iowa, Oklaho- Debbie (Noreen, ’80), have two children. physical education teacher and coach. at KinderCare Learning Center with school- ma and Texas. In 40 years coaching in the Apple Valley school district, aged children up to 12th grade. Zerr and Charlie won nine state championships and guided the boys’ her husband, Jeff, have three children. Two

soccer team to a remarkable 586 wins. He was the high of her daughters are enrolled at BSU and Becky (Dahlen) Mike Turnbull had his book “A Guide ‘78 school’s first coach in girls’ hockey when the competition following their mother’s footsteps in wom- ‘81 Tischer was named the to Middle School & Beyond” published by began in 1995 and won 217 games with two titles before en’s basketball. Hanna is a senior guard Adult Honoree by the Rivershore Books. It is in- stepping aside in 2010. His record in state finals remains who appeared in 27 games and averaged Arthritis Foundation tended for children, parents, unblemished at 11-0. 11 points per outing last year, and Haley of Minnesota for her teachers and counselors. is a sophomore forward who played in 13 work representing the “Goalies make good coaches,” Scanlon said. “They see the Turnbull also completed a games in her first season. The Zerrs live foundation by spreading game from a whole perspective.” trilogy of anecdotes and in Shakopee ... Doug Shequen retired as a awareness of the stories: “Random Thoughts Chris Scanlon, Charlie’s son who played soccer for him at sixth-grade teacher in the Motley school severity of rheuma- of a Stupid Man,” “More Apple Valley, described this facet of his father’s coaching system, where he toid arthritis and assisting in fundraising Random Thoughts of a style. Chris once told a reporter that some practices were also coached vol- efforts. She retired from teaching business Stupid Man” and “Still a held without a soccer ball. Instead of diagramming X’s and leyball and baseball. Mike Turnbull and technology in Willow River schools and Stupid Man.” A coach O’s on a blackboard, his dad would gather the team He lives in Staples lives in Frederick, Wis., with her husband, and instructor at Hibbing together and talk about life. ... Colleen (Walker) Gerry. They have two adult children ... Dean Falk is serving a Community College who Scanlon credits such legendary coaches as Bob Peters, Downer of Massena, Iowa, retired from CAM will retire in 2017, he and Herb Brooks and Bob Johnson as influences on his style. He term as chair of the Community Schools in Anita, Iowa, after a his wife, Pam (Loe, ’83), helped win two national titles for Peters when he was an Bemidji Area Cham- teaching and coaching career that spanned live in Hibbing, where she All-America player at BSU from 1972-75. He admits that ber of Commerce. A 38 years. Downer taught middle and high Colleen Falk runs the Mitchell-Tappan part of his own enthusiastic approach to locker room business consultant school industrial arts and was named the House Bed & Breakfast. speeches was inspired by those he received as a Beaver. and planner at 2015 Middle School Shop Teacher of the The couple has two grown Fieldstone Financial, she has also served Mark Van Every Year. As a football coach for 25 seasons, he But it wasn’t always about the game, Scanlon said. His goal children ... 27 years as an adjunct instructor at Mark Van amassed a 136-63 record and won 12 confer- was to make a difference in his players’ lives and help them has been named supervisor of Black Hills Northwest Technical College in Bemidji. Every ence or district titles. reach their potential, a broad view that covered games on She and her husband, Tim, are owners of National Forest in South Dakota. Van Every has the field as well as the game of life. Anytime Fitness Clubs in Crookston and worked for the U.S. Forest Service in a variety Although retired, he remains active as a consultant to other Grand Forks. The Bemidji residents have of capacities for 33 years. In South Dakota, he coaches and plans on spending time with his wife, Barbara, two grown children ... Randy McIntire will be overseeing 1.2 million acres. He and ‘77 Kerry Bidle was who graduated from BSU in 1974 and retired from a career continues to teach art and physical educa- his wife, Janelle, are relocating to Custer. They inducted into the Min- at Delta Airlines. They have four adult children. tion at Tracy Area High School, but he has have three grown children ... Deb Wanek was nesota High School Golf stepped down after 33 years as a football given a three-year contract extension as super- Coaches Association coach for Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, including intendent of schools in Pelican Rapids. Prior to Hall of Fame. Bidle, who 20 as co-head coach for the team, which the 2007-08 academic year, when she started taught social studies last year won the section championship. in Pelican Rapids, she was superintendent for and special education He will continue to coach the girls’ and six years at Henning. She also had experience at Virginia High School boys’ golf squads. as a principal and teacher in Fergus Falls. before becoming the athletic director in

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2007, coached the boys’ golf team to five featured speaker at a meeting of the South ‘82 Beth Baker has appearances in the state tournament and had Central Artisans in Hutchinson, where he retired after teaching junior two golfers win state titles during his tenure. presented a show and lecture on quilts high band in Osseo for 33 He was named section Coach of the Year five from the land of the Jolly Green Giant. A years. Baker, who lives times and earned the state Coach of the Year retired music teacher and choir director in Brooklyn Park with her award in 2007. Ann, his wife, was a math in Blue Earth schools, he is well known as partner, Laura Johnson, is teacher in the district who retired in 2012. The an instructor and lecturer to quilt guilds the daughter of retired BSU couple resides in Virginia, where they raised throughout Minnesota. He teaches at the faculty member Bob Baker two grown children ... David Galovich of Calico Hatch in Hayward, is a founder of ... Steve Reyes was named Beth Baker Crosby was inducted into the Mesabi Range the Blue Earth Valley Quilters and just fin- vice president for the Debbie and John Diesch College Hall of Fame. Galovich retired after ished a term as president of the Prairie Star central region of Olympic teaching social studies and physical educa- Quilt Guild. He lives in Blue Earth with his Steel, a leading national wife, Sue. They have two grown children. tion for more than 30 years. He continues metals service center. John Diesch has been named to coach basketball, having led Erskine, St. Reyes’ responsibilities now ‘79 executive vice president for manufactur- Michael-Albertville and Crosby-Ironton teams include oversight of the ing at LSB Industries, a company based in to 666 wins. His success with the C-I Ranger Minneapolis coil and plate Rick Koivisto was inducted into Oklahoma City, Okla., that produces and sells includes nine conference titles and eight ‘74 divisions, operations in the Minnesota Girls’ Basketball Coaches chemical products for the agricultural, mining trips to the state tournament. In 2004 he Mexico and warehouses in Steve Reyes Hall of Fame. Koivisto and industrial markets. Diesch has extensive was named Class AA Coach of the Year and Minnesota and Washing- retired from teaching management experience in major agricul- in 2015 was cited as one of Minnesota’s top ton. Based in Minneapolis, he will maintain his fourth grade in 2008 tural chemical companies. He and his wife, 100 boys’ and girls’ coaches of all time. He existing management duties for Iowa, Oklaho- and from coaching in Debbie (Noreen, ’80), have two children. was inducted into the Minnesota High School ma and Texas. Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2005. 2012 in the Red Lake County Central school system. During his

Becky (Dahlen) tenure at the high Mike Turnbull had his book “A Guide ‘78 Jim Radke joined the Ministry Med- school in Oklee, he ‘81 Tischer was named the ‘76 Rick Koivisto to Middle School & Beyond” published by amassed a 507-312 Adult Honoree by the ical Group as a physician assistant providing Rivershore Books. It is in- record, winning seven Arthritis Foundation general orthopedic care at the company’s tended for children, parents, conference championships and one section of Minnesota for her facilities in Stevens Point, Wis. Board certi- teachers and counselors. title. He was named Section 8 Coach of the work representing the fied, Radke works closely with the orthope- Turnbull also completed a Year in 2009. He and his wife, Janet, live foundation by spreading dic team in diagnosing problems, selecting trilogy of anecdotes and treatment plans and following through on in Plummer and have two adult children awareness of the Becky Tischer stories: “Random Thoughts ... is senior director of severity of rheuma- recovery. He has two adult children and lives Peggy Ingison of a Stupid Man,” “More administration and support services at the toid arthritis and assisting in fundraising in Stevens Point. Random Thoughts of a Minnesota Historical Society. Ingison pre- efforts. She retired from teaching business Stupid Man” and “Still a viously served as the organization’s chief Mike Turnbull and technology in Willow River schools and Stupid Man.” A coach financial officer and is now responsible for lives in Frederick, Wis., with her husband, and instructor at Hibbing Susan Amos Palmer has retired after facilities and risk management, technology, Gerry. They have two adult children ... Dean ‘75 Community College who 38 years developing communications and finance, human resources and volunteer Downer of Massena, Iowa, retired from CAM will retire in 2017, he and marketing efforts for Metropolitan State as well as intern functions. She lives in St. Community Schools in Anita, Iowa, after a his wife, , University. During her tenure, the campus in Paul ... Pam (Loe, ’83) teaching and coaching career that spanned David Barnum live in Hibbing, where she grew from one building was inducted into the 38 years. Downer taught middle and high runs the Mitchell-Tappan in St. Paul to provide Crookston High School school industrial arts and was named the House Bed & Breakfast. instruction in four loca- Hall of Fame. A member 2015 Middle School Shop Teacher of the The couple has two grown tions and more than 20 of the Minnesota High Mark Van Every Year. As a football coach for 25 seasons, he children ... instructional sites across School Coaches Asso- Mark Van amassed a 136-63 record and won 12 confer- has been named supervisor of Black Hills the Twin Cities. As the ciation Hall of Fame, Every ence or district titles. National Forest in South Dakota. Van Every has publication and news he taught science and worked for the U.S. Forest Service in a variety service director, she was David Barnum drivers education in of capacities for 33 years. In South Dakota, he responsible for news Susan Amos Palmer Crookston while also will be overseeing 1.2 million acres. He and ‘77 Kerry Bidle was releases, newsletters, coaching he girls’ track team. He guided his his wife, Janelle, are relocating to Custer. They inducted into the Min- brochures, catalogs and squads to four state true team champion- have three grown children ... Deb Wanek was nesota High School Golf other printed materials. ships and twice was named the Minnesota given a three-year contract extension as super- Coaches Association She was also the com- Girls’ Track and Field Coach of the Year. His intendent of schools in Pelican Rapids. Prior to Hall of Fame. Bidle, who mencement coordinator. wife, Mary (Spurlin), is retired after work- the 2007-08 academic year, when she started taught social studies She and her husband, ing as both a technologist and an insurance in Pelican Rapids, she was superintendent for and special education Rod, live in Arden Hills specialist in the medical field. The couple six years at Henning. She also had experience at Virginia High School Kerry Bidle and have three children has three grown children, including Eric, Mike Ellingsen as a principal and teacher in Fergus Falls. before becoming the athletic director in ... Mike Ellingsen was the who graduated from BSU in 2002. David continued on next page } www.BemidjiState.edu | 39

2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 39 12/19/16 3:51 PM IN MEMORIAM « continued from previous page } Listed in order of class year Darrell Stave ‘50, Baxter Richard B. Starr ‘53, Big Lake Donna M. (Francisco) Milliard ‘56, Rochester Tim G. Bjella ‘57, Bemidji NOTES Dr. Robert C. Colligan ’60, Rochester

Lloyd "Gene" Bradfield ‘62, Appleton, Wisc. Margaret A. Johnson ‘62, Walker and Mary live in Nevis. David commutes to ‘68 Eileen Lien Richard "Dick" Palcich ‘62, Grand Rapids Park Rapids, where he manages Summer- of Gonvick has been field Place Apartments ... Glen Hasselberg named the First Lady Peter Badavinac, Jr. ‘63, Pengilly was inducted into the of Clearwater County, Joseph V. Mayer ‘63, Bemidji Minnesota Interscholastic an honor recognizing Dr. Donald Langan ‘64, Babbit Athletic Administra- the extraordinary efforts of women within Bernard "Bernie" Rose ‘64, Virginia tors Association Hall of Fame last spring. their communities. An Lawrence "Larry" Yadlosky ‘64, Duluth Hasselberg is the former elementary education Eileen Lien Leonard "Larry" Mitberg ‘67, Little Falls athletic director and and reading teacher for 30 years, she em- Jean C. (Hunt) Peterson ‘67, Wadena current golf coach for the barked on an active life volunteering for such Staples-Motley school organizations as Samhold Lutheran Church, Susan M. (Riccelli) Fremont ‘69, Duluth Glen Hasselberg system. As an activities the Good Samaritan Home, Clear Waters Life Dale Granley ‘69, Pequot Lakes administrator, he ran section tournaments Center, the Gonvick Lions Club and Gonvick Leonard A. Matkovich ‘69, Justin, Texas in nine sports as well regional competitions Public Library. She and her late husband, for speech, drama and music. He was Frank, have three children. Robert S. Nasser ‘70, Park Rapids named the Subsection Athletic Director Robert Oddo ‘70, Hart Lake of the Year three times. He and his wife, John A. "Jack" Franz ‘71, International Falls Rebecca, live in Staples, where they raised Dr. James Belpedio recently retired Robert Blatchford ‘72, Northfield five children. ‘64 as a professor of history and government at Dean F. Blue ‘72, Rural Granite Falls Becker College in Worcester, Mass. During his Gary D. Clow ‘72, Thief River Falls 42-year career at Becker, Belpedio published Barry Froiland retired as manag- more than 40 articles and presented more than David J. Stickney ‘72, Eveleth ‘73 er of the information system and billing 40 papers at regional, national and internation- JoAnn B. Sunde ‘72, Annandale services for the city of Thief River Falls. He al conferences. He and his wife, Lesta, live in Jerald R. Graham ‘74, Hibbing started in the city’s billing office in 1974, Worcester and have four grown children. Keith Kallstrom ‘74, Brooklyn Park and his position grew over time to encompass technology needs, from computers David R. Jensen ‘76, Apple Valley to televised meetings. He and his wife, Robert P. Partridge ‘76, Saint Michael Susan, raised three adult children and have ‘57 Vern Nolting was featured in a Susan M. (Tousley) Tibstra ‘76, Bemidji purchased a winter home in Arizona while newspaper article as he supported two of his maintaining a year-round residence in Thief grandchildren during the Fargo, N.D., Mara- John R. "Nick" Bachman ‘77, Virginia River Falls. thon. Nolting was filling in as a cheerleader Steven L. Hagenah ‘77, Bemidji for his son-in-law, who died from cancer. Jerrold "Jerry" McDonald ‘77, Ogema Nolting retired in the early 1990s following a career in education that he concluded as Beverly (Deyoung) Wilvers ‘80, Hampstead, N.C. ‘70 Carmen Fumia a counselor at Minnesota State University Roger L. Potter ‘81, Nashwauk was selected as the Moorhead. He and his wife, Jean, had three Mark D. Anderson ‘85, Lake George Titan of Taconite, a title children and live in Moorhead. bestowed on an indi- Leigh V. Karakash ‘87, Bemidji vidual who has made Eileen R. Sutherland ‘90, Grand Rapids significant contributions OTHER ALUMNI Julia Cartie ‘91, Cold Springs to the city of Hibbing. Keith Johanneson was inducted into the IDEA Carmen Fumia Nancy Carkhuff-Kern ‘93, Brainerd The title includes serv- Hall of Fame, which recognized the accom- ing as an ambassador of Hibbing and being plishments of innovators who have inspired Adam Ley ‘94, Bemidji actively involved in the town’s Winter Frolic others in the region with their entrepreneurial Brian M. King ‘96, Warroad celebration. A teacher and school counselor vision, leadership and achievement. He is Cory Maunu ‘04, Hoyt Lakes who retired in 1993, he remains involved president of Johanneson Companies, which with many civic and local organizations, Christy Rajdl ‘07, Osakis owns and operates supermarkets, conve- from hospice to the Elks Club. He and his nience stores, liquor outlets and hardware Joseph J. Frazee ‘11, Tower wife, Shirley, have five children ... Don Cav- businesses in many communities. In addition, James Malmquist, Scandia alier retired after a 40-year career serving the company operates a number of Pace the University of Minnesota Crookston. He (BSU football coach 1969-1973) Development entities that design, build and initially directed the school’s placement manage retail shopping centers, offices and Joelyn A. Scriba, Bemidji office and added duties in alumni relations, warehouses. He lives in Bemidji ... Gary War- (BSU professor emerita, nursing) counseling, diversity and other programs. ren of Fertile was inducted into the Proctor Robert "Bob" Scriba, Bemidji He also was the university’s head baseball High School Hall of Fame. Warren is assistant coach. He and his wife, Mary, live in Crook- athletic director for facilities and operations at (BSU professor emeritus of theatre) ston and have two adult children. the University of Minnesota Crookston.

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BUILDING ON OUR SUCCESS

This is a time of great enthusiasm and optimism for the BSU Alumni & Foundation and Bemidji State University as a whole. It is also a time of change and transition, which are inevitable aspects of our ongoing progress. Marla Patrias We are fortunate to have such an experienced and focused new president in Dr. Faith Hensrud. She has demonstrated her absolute commitment to students and their educational experience, and she is eager to establish and pursue strategic goals that build on the university’s strengths and traditions. One of our emerging strengths is a culture of philanthropy that grew out of the successful Imagine Tomorrow campaign. This five-year effort, made possible by the incredible generosity of our alumni and friends, has established a new financial baseline for the university. We are counting on your continued engagement as we seek to maintain that support and explore prospects for a future campaign. The Alumni & Foundation’s investments have benefited from rebounding markets, already making up a slight dip in value we experienced at the close of last fiscal year. The strong long-term performance of our assets and endowment will ensure we can contribute to a bright future for the university and its students, particularly through scholarships. This past year has brought leadership changes on the Alumni & Foundation Board but no loss in the talent and dedication for which we remain so grateful. Likewise, several new hires within our staff have brought new experience and creative thinking. As I continue to settle into my new role, I value the legacy of my predecessor, Rob Bollinger, and the confidence shown me and my team by President Hensrud and the board. Together, we will continue to help transform the lives of BSU students.

Sincerely, Marla Patrias Executive Director for University Advancement

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 41 12/19/16 3:51 PM REPORT President’s SOCIETY GIFTSo The President’s Society recognizes the university’s most generous contributors, based on lifetime/cumulative giving to the Bemidji f State University Foundation. Members include individuals, families and organizations.

Visionaries Society ($2,500,000 +) Dr. Donald* and Petra DeKrey Joseph* and Janice Lueken/The Joseph Dondelinger GM and Janice Lueken Family Foundation Enbridge Energy Kenneth and Mary* Erickson Trustees Society ($1,000,000 +) Dr. Bruce and Mary Jo Falk The George W. Neilson Foundation Federated Insurance Michael and Tracy Roberge Anthony S. Gramer Anonymous Russell* and Gudrun* Harding Dr. Evan and Elaine* Hazard Chancellors Society ($500,000 +) Paul and Lynn Hunt M, Inc. Christine Janda* Keith and Maria Johanneson/Marketplace Margaret H. Johnson* Food and Drug Katharine Neilson Cram Foundation Edwin* and Myra* Johnson Kopp Family Foundation Sam and Peggy* Johnson Kraus-Anderson Construction David and Brenda Odegaard Company — North Paul Bunyan Communications Joan L. Kriegler* Wayne and Beverly Thorson Leech Lake Casinos: Northern Lights, Palace, and White Oak Benefactors Society ($250,000 +) Lueken's Village Foods — BUSINESS SOLD Michael McKinley and Deborah Grabrian/ Custom chargers (as pictured above) are Dr. M. James and Nancy Bensen McKinley Companies Doug and Sue Fredrickson/Big Oaks Foun- created especially for the President’s Society Mark and Sandra Niblick dation North Country Business Products by John "Butch" Holden, professor emeritus M. Fern Birnstihl* North Country Health Services First National Bank Bemidji of visual arts. John “Butch” Holden. They are Northern Inn/Gary Gangelhoff Elfrida B. Glas* Otter Tail Power Company “awards of distinction,” honoring donors with Kirk and Penny Gregg/Gregg Family Chari- Otto Bremer Foundation table Fund cumulative giving of $50,000 or more. Robert and Mary Lou Peters Kathryn K. Hamm* Pinnacle Publishing LLC Dr. Ruth Howe and Merril Thiel David and Kim Ramsey John and Delphine Jacobsen Dr. Patrick Riley and Dr. Natalie Roholt Robin Norgaard Kelleher Marcella Sherman Elwood and Jean Largis TruStar Federal Credit Union Bemidji Eva Lind* Moses and Angela Tsang John W. Marvin Robert* and Jeanette* Welle Susan Marvin and Keith Schwartzwald Bob Whelan/Whelan Properties/ Mary A. Mushel* Supreme Lumber Trudy and Kevin Rautio Stephen G. Wick Growth of Rich and Joyce Siegert/Edgewater Group Alumni & Foundation (Hampton Inn & Suites, Green Mill) Builders Society ($50,000.00 +) David and Kathryn Sorensen Assets George and Sandra Thelen Bernice M. Anderson Charitable Rmndr. Unitrust Security Bank USA Dr. Thomas J. Beech Steve and Lauren Vogt $35,000,000 Dr. Richard and Josephine Beitzel Bemidji Woolens, Inc./Bill Batchelder $30,000,000 Directors Society ($100,000 +) The Bernick Companies Donald G. Anderson* and Vicki Brown $25,000,000 Dr. Elaine D. Bohanon* Trent and Beth Baalke Bradley R. Borkhuis Bank Forward $20,000,000 BSU Dining Services/ARAMARK Ron Batchelder Lynne C. Bunt Estate $16,236,477 Jeffrey and Kathy Baumgartner/Circle B Jim* and Lorraine F. Cecil $15,000,000 $27,810,626 Properties $111,600,134 Michael and Noel Clay Big North Distributing, Inc.

$10,000,000 $8,292,589 Muriel Copp Fred Breen* Anonymous Raymond Breen* $5,000,000 Herb and Lynn Doran Dr. Almond and Shalyn Clark/Al Clark's Gregory Droba 0 Formula 4 Success Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Bemidji, Inc. Joe and Karen Dunn 2001 2006 2011 2016 Rebecca Eggers*

* Deceased New member

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 42 12/19/16 3:51 PM Steve and Susan Engel American Legion Post 14 Drs. Gary and Nancy Erickson/Gary S. Erickson, Winnifred Anderson* DDS Dr. Will and Mary Lou Antell General Mills Foundation Bill* and Jesse* Baer Growth of Dr. Lowell* and Ardis* Gillett Carl and Terry Baer Endowed Dr. Muriel B. Gilman Beaver Bookstore Bernard* and Fern* Granum Dr. Marjory C. Beck Funds Dr. Richard and Dianne Hanson Julie and Scott Becker Margaret H. Harlow* Bemidji Dental Clinic Thomas and Joanne Heaviland Bemidji Lions Club $24,000,000 Paul and Tammi Hedtke/Hedtke Family Trust Kermit and Sandy Bensen Dr. Annie B. Henry Marie Bishop* $22,000,000 Lynne K. Holt Blandin Foundation William and Bette* Howe Bob Lowth Ford, Inc. $20,000,000 Dr. Myrtie A. Hunt Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council The Idea Circle, Inc. Robert and Lisa Bollinger $18,000,000 Esther F. Instebo* Trey and Ann Bowman The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation Alan P. Brew $16,000,000 $22,481,180 Alan and Judy Killian David and Stormi Brown Alan Korpi and Martha Nelson Patrick Brown/Clem's Hardware Hank $14,000,000 $13,793,642 Dale and Michelle Ladig Jeffrey Busse Lake Region Bone and Joint Surgeons Joan Campbell Anderson and David Anderson $12,000,000 Lakeland Public Television John and Ann Carlson/John Carlson Agency $10,000,000 $9,909,504 Margaret Listberger Estate Jason and Angela Caron LeRoy E. Maas* Steve Carter, Jr.

$8,000,000 $7,026,482 Marvin Lumber & Cedar Co Bertha Christianson* Gary and Ruth McBride Kenneth* and Marion M. Christianson $6,000,000 Jon and Debra McTaggart Citizens State Bank Midwest Meritcare Clinic Bemidji Corner Sports, Inc $4,000,000 Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Annie M. Czarnecki Miller McDonald, Inc. D & T Landscaping, Inc $2,000,000 R. Alexander Milowski Eugene Dalzotto* Dr. Thomas and Mary Moberg Deerwood Bank 0 2000 2005 2010 2015 Harry Moore* DeLaHunt Broadcasting Ronald and Alvina Morrison DeLoitte Foundation NLFX Professional Dick's Northside, Inc. Nash Finch Company Dickson Enterprises, Inc. Charles Naylor* James and Tiffany Fankhanel/Bemidji Chrysler BSU Foundation William* and Dona Mae Naylor Center/Honda of Bemidji Nei Bottling, Inc. Dr. Jeremy and Megan Fogelson Scholarship Dollars Dr. Darby and Geraldine Nelson Fred and Virginia Forseman Provided Norbord Minnesota Dr. Jeanine and Ronald Gangeness Northwest Minnesota Foundation George and Joann Gardner $1,400,000 Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Mildred A. Gjertson Dr. Harold T. Peters* Joseph and Patricia Grabowski $1,300,000 Phillips Plastics Corp. Dale Greenwalt & Kim Warren The Pioneer/Advertiser Cedsel J. Hagen* $1,200,000 Drs. Jon and Patricia Quistgaard Paul and Paige Hanson Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Hartz Foundation $1,100,000 Steven and Robyn Seide Gary and Diane Hazelton Tom and Cindy Serratore Jim* and Marilyn Heltzer $900,000 $1,295,431 Lowell and Lois Sorenson John R. Heneman

Jack and Marie St. Martin/Jack and Marie St. Barbara Higgins* $800,000 $788,101 Martin Family Foundation Hill's Plumbing and Heating Gary* and Joanne E. Torﬁn Terry and Cindy Holter $700,000 $677,896

Mervin "Sock" Wagner Dr. Howard and Mary* Hoody $628,680 $600,000 E. Joseph and Jane Welle Xihao Hu Tom and Paulette Welle InFaith Community Foundation $500,000 Richard and Judith Werner InHarvest Wells Fargo Bank N.A. John Johanneson $400,000 White Earth Reservation Tribal Council Wilbur Johnson Estate Robert and DeAnn Zavoral Arnold* and Nancy* Johnson $300,000 Jeffrey D. Kemink Ambassadors Society ($25,000.00 +) John G. Kittleson $200,000 3M Foundation Lillie M. Kleven* Ace on the Lake Gary Knutson* 0 Ahman Family Foundation Krigbaum and Jones, Ltd. 2000 2005 2010 2015 Alltech Associates, Inc. ¾ continued on next page }

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2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 43 12/19/16 3:51 PM REPORT GIFTS President’s SOCIETY o continued from page 43 f ¾ } Cash Revenue League of Women Voters — Buster and Helen Spaulding/ Howard and Rebecca Borden Bemidji Area Spaulding Motors, Inc Randy and Marlene Bowen 4,500,000 Douglas and Renee Leif Michael and Melinda Spry Dr. John* and Ann* Brady Drs. Gordon and Alice Lindgren St. Joseph's Area Health Bravo Beverage James* and Janet* Love Services Bonnie L. Bredenberg 4,000,000 Lutheran Community Super 8 Motel Gurnee K. Bridgman Foundation Dr. Thomas and Bonnie Phillip A. Buhn Swanson William and Jodi Maki Louis H. Buron Jr. 3,500,000 Marvin Windows and Doors Dr. Martin and LaRae Tadlock

4,170,704 Robert C. Bush

$ Eugene and Sue Teigland/ Betsy J. McDowell Mary Campbell Neil and Patricia* McMurrin Bemidji Sports Centre

$2,967,663 Carlson Family Foundation Dr. Dave and Peggy Tiffany 3,000,000 MeritCare Clinic Bemidji — Dr. Mark and Mishel Carlson BUSINESS SOLD Terri and Tim Traudt Dr. Raymond and Margaret Dr. Ken Traxler Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Carlson Tri-State Manufacturers' Dr. Thomas and Marilyn Miller Caswell International Corpo- 2,500,000 Association The Minneapolis Foundation ration $2,205,034 Dr. James and Diane Tuorila Minnesota Energy Resources Central Valley Food Services, Minnesota Society of Certified USA Color Printing Inc. 2,000,000 Public Accountants Austin and Paula Wallestad Charter Communications Diane Moe & Thomas Fitzgerald Harvey and Loris Westrom Richard Chopp* Gary and Marlene Moe Drs. Larry and Ranae Womack CliftonLarsonAllen LLP $1,409,772 1,500,000 Sharon Moe Barbara L. Wylie Control Stuff Betty Murray Zetah Construction, Inc. Cool Threads James and Janice Naylor Betsy J. McDowell Bret and Veronica Cooper 1,000,000 Judy Nelson Neil and Patricia* McMurrin Veita L. Corbin Dr. Raymond* and Jane* Corner Bar of Bemidji, Inc Nelson Founders Society Country Kitchen Restaurant 500,000 Dr. Lee A. Norman ($10,000.00 +) William and Teresa Crews North Central Door Company Dr. Robert and Barbara Aalberts Dean and Wendy Crotty NorthEnd Trust Don and Susan Addy Scott Curb and Mary Boranian - Northern Aggregate, Inc. Bernard V. Adlys Dr. Caroline M. Czarnecki 2001 2006 2011 2016 Northland Electric Allen Oman State Farm Agency Lyle E. Dally* Northwestern Surveying & Carol M. Alstrom Dave's Pizza Engineering, Inc. American Association of Uni- Dr. Richard and Ann Marie Day Marc and Kay Olson versity Women Robert* and Jackie Decker Grant and Kris Oppegaard/ American Family Insurance Dr. Steve and Veronica DeKrey The Oppegaard Family Kenneth Anderson & Joan Foundation Enerson John and Kay Delinsky Delta Kappa Gamma Rate of Investment Return Otter Tail Power Company Dr. Kris and Linda Anderson Roxanne Desjarlait Joel and Kary Otto Robin and DeAnne Anderson James and Jana Dewar 20% David and Dianne Parnow Boris and Caroline Andrican Dick's Plumbing and Heating of Edward and Marla Patrias Annexstad Family Foundation Bemidji, Inc. Dr. John C. Pearce Arrow Printing John T. Driessen Stephen Pearce, M.D. Drs. Norman and Linda Baer 15% Shawn and Shaina Dudley Rod and Delores Pickett Ryan and Jean Baer Richard and Rose Dukek The Presto Foundation Fred and Marie Baker Jon and Beth Duncan Raphael's Bakery Cafe Baratto Brothers Construction 10% Dwayne Young, Inc. Plaster & REM Northstar, Inc. Bemidji Bear Creek Energy Regional Office Drywall William and Maria Beitzel Mary and Lynn Eaton Dr. Tom and Sandra Richard Edward and Jennifer Belisle James and Carol Richards Eldercare Health Benefits 5% Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Mgmt. Systems, Inc. RiverWood Bank Inc. Erbert & Gerbert's Subs and Dr. Patricia A. Rosenbrock Bemidji Ambulance Service, Inc Clubs - Carol Russell/Russell Herder 0% Bemidji Building Center — Janet Esty* Lee C. Scotland, DDS BUSINESS CLOSED Dennis J. Fallon Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Bemidji Medical Equipment Herbert M. Fougner - Community The Bemidji Rotary Club Dr. Joann Fredrickson Mark A. Shanfeld, MD, Ph.D. -5% Bemidji Welders Supply, Inc. Michelle and Morris Frenzel 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Hazel Shimmin Estate June Bender Laura Gaines Robert Fiskum and Yvonne* Terry and Gail Bergum Dr. Fulton and Nancy Gallagher Siats-Fiskum Best of Bemidji Quarterly Skyline Exhibits Michael and Deanna Garrett Annual Return Magazine Slim's Bar & Grill - BUSINESS Dr. Daniel Gartrell and Dr. Julie Best Western Bemidji Jochum SOLD Big Horn Financial Services LLC 10-Year Average Georgia Pacific Corp. — Bob and Jane Smith/Image Jon and Linda Blessing Photography and Framing Superwood Daniel and Midge Boettger Dr. Kathryn Smith Dr. James and Connie Ghostley Dr. Mel and Ruby Bolster 44 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY

2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 44 12/19/16 3:51 PM Col. Clark and Judith Gilbertson Dr. James and Patricia Kraby Productivity, Inc. Dr. Eric Gilbertson Lois M. Kruger Estate Dr. Joanne Provo Keith and Jeannie Gilbertson Dr. Franklin and Diane Labadie Jack* and Mary Betty Quistgard Ordella M. Gilbertson Dr. David and Alice Larkin Michael and Jackie Rasch Marjorie and James Gildersleeve Lesa and Jeff Lawrence Roger Rasmussen Statement of Position Paul and Kathy Godlewski Dr. Arthur and Judith Lee Dr. John and Mary Sue June 30, 2016 Dr. Richard and Carol Goeb Hazel Leland* Redebaugh Dr. Frank and Marilyn Goodell LePier Oil Company Roger and Arlene Reierson Assets Bruce L. Gordon Dr. Robert and Dale Ley Mary A. Reitter Current Assets Gourmet House Lime Valley Advertising, Inc Scott R. Robbins Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 80,261 Bryan and Paulette Grand Paul and Teri Lindseth Billy and Lainey Rodgers Investments 23,801,854 Richard Rude Architectural Great Lakes Gas Transmission Lt. Mark and Monica Liska Accounts Receivable 7,870 Partnership Ross Lewis Sign Company Brad and Dawn Logan Contributions Receivable — Current 1,207,113 Drs. Colleen Greer and Susan and Stuart Rosselet Dr. Kenneth and Mary Lundberg Prepaid Expenses 9,264 Debra Peterson Steven Lundeen & Jennifer RP Broadcasting, Inc Beulah Gregoire* Driscoll Dr. Samuel and Sara Sant Total Current Assets 25,106,362 James and Barbara Grier Brian Maciej William and Rochelle Scheela Robert and Susan Griggs Keith Marek Lee and Deborah Schreck Property and Equipment 358,749 Keith W. Gunderson* Mark's Frame House/Mark and John* and Evenly* Schuiling Richard F. Haberer* Linda LaFond Walter and Mardene Schuiling Other Assets Lisa L. Haberman Douglas and Mary Mason John and Charlotte Schullo Contributions Receivable — Long-Term 2,197,027 Richard and Sheridan Hafdal MasTec North America Inc. John and Mary Seamans Remainder Interest in Real Estate 92,798 James and Joyce Hanko Allen and Susie Mathieu Patricia and Mark Shough Cash Surrender Value Life Insurance 55,690 Hanson Electric of Bemidji, Inc John and Judith McClellan Pete* and Marilyn Simonson Total Other Assets 2,345,515 Linda S. Hanson Dr. Judith L. McDonald Dr. Maria and Terry Statton Hardees of Bemidji James D. McElmury Irene K. Stewart Total Assets 27,810,626 James and Pamela Harrison Robin and Diane Mechelke Willie and Arla Stittsworth Dr. Richard* and Dorothy and Medsave Family Pharmacy Stittsworth's Meats Liabilities and Net Assets Haugo Debra Melby* Maurice and Lorna Sullivan Oluf* and Margaret* Haugsrud Dr. Kathleen J. Meyer Dr. Bruce and Shari Sutor Current Liabilities Headwaters Shrine Club Midcontinent Communications Chet Swedmark and Helen Accounts Payable $ 40,403 Kenneth Henrikson Midwest Cable Communications Kohl-Swedmark Payroll Liabilities 39,776 Dr. Mike and Deb Herbert Minnesota Humanities Com- Systec Annuities Payable, Current Portion 22,424 Hobart Laboratories, Inc. mission Doug and Lori Taylor Total Current Liabilities 102,603 Hoeschler Fund — St. Paul James and Sharon Molde Teammates for Kids Foundation Foundation Dr. Robert and Sally Montebello Telespectrum Worldwide Long-Term Liabilities Neal and Maureen Holmstrom Dr. Dorothy L. Moore* Jeff and Susan Tesch Annuities Payable, Long-Term Portion 157,647 Honeywell Foundation Robb H. Naylor Dr. Jerome and Jane Thompson Total Long Term Liabilities 157,647 Pamela Hovland Katharine Neilson Cram* Dr. Romola K. Thorbeck Kenneth and Kari Howe Peter and Bonnie Nelson Thorson, Inc. Total Liabilities 260,250 IBM Stella and Paul Nelson Chris and Dick Tolman Insure Forward Gerald* and Fern* Nichols Dr. Benjamin and Janet Tsang Myriam Ivers North Country Dental Shane A. Veenker Net Assets Iverson Corner Drug Northern Amusement Mary M. Veranth Unrestricted Net Assets Louise H. Jackson Northern Liquor Offsale Robert and Patricia Walrath Lakeside Fund & Quasi Endowment Fund $ 1,713,571 Richard and Sheri Jahner David and Jean Olderman Ruth E. Warde Estate Alumni House Acquisition -35,000 Paul and Sarah Jensen Bruce L. Olson Dr. Victor D. Weber* Imagine Tomorrow Campaign 785,443 Jerry Downs Agency Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home Julie A. Wegner Academic Affairs/Admissions Schol. Funds 1,997,970 Johnson Controls Douglas L. Onan George* and Paula Welte Plant Fund 358,749 Diane and Thomas Johnson Royal and Diane Orser Wes' Plumbing & Heating Total Unrestricted Net Assets 4,820,733 Jeremiah D. Johnson Family and Friends of Ruth Bryan and Judy Westerman Dr. Johannas M. Jordan Ouverson Widseth Smith Nolting & Asso- Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 2,326,745 Thomas and Susan Kaplan Dr. Donna K. Palivec ciates Permanently Restricted Net Assets 20,402,898 Jeff Keckheisen/Keck Sports Greg and Kathy Palm Wilde Financial, Inc. Keg N' Cork John and Lori Paris Dr. Rodney Will and Anne Mere- Rich and Meredith Kehoe Pat Knoer State Farm Insurance dith-Will Total Net Assets 27,550,376 Keith's Pizza Paul Bunyan Broadcasting HBI Jerry and Kathy Winans Dr. Debra Kellerman and Anthony R. Scott and Kathy Pearson James and Lois Wood Total Liabilities and Net Assets 27,810,626 Wandersee Representative John and Teresa Bud and Gloria Woodward Ken K Thompson Jewelry Persell David and Charlotte Kingsbury Dr. Martha and Don Peters Knife River Materials/ David Lee Peterson Estate MDU Resources Rohl and Patricia Peterson * Deceased Drs. Raymond and Beatrice Knodel Ronald L. Phillips New member Dr. Clayton and Ivy Knoshaug Pickett Agency, Inc. Paul and Catherine Koski Elmer and Betty Porter www.BemidjiState.edu | 45

2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 45 12/19/16 3:51 PM REPORT The Legacy Society recognizes and honors those alumni and friends Dr. Joseph and Jenifer Carson Margaret A. Miles who have provided for Bemidji GIFTS Cynthia and James Cashman John and Susan Minter o State University in their wills or Dr. Sam* and Rose* Chen+ John and Walli Mitchell have exercised a planned giving Richard Chopp* Dr. Dorothy L. Moore*+ f option through the Bemidji State Bertha Christianson* Dr. Thomas and Mary Moberg Dr. Almond and Shalyn Clark Harry Moore*+ University Foundation. Dr. Caroline M. Czarnecki+ Claude Morris*+ Lyle E. Dally*+ Richard and Susan Morris Dr. Donald DeKrey*+ Betty Murray Legacy Rebecca Eggers* Mary Ann Mushel* SOCIETY Fritz and Robin Ehlers Norman* and Judy Nelson Steve and Sue Engel Dr. Raymond A. Nelson* Charles and Nancy Aldrich Jody and Gene Bisson Irvin and Kay Engebretson Wilford* and Albioni* Nelson Donald G. Anderson*+ Elaine Bohanon*+ Eldridge* and Jean Erickson Dr. John and Monica* O’Boyle Joan and David Anderson+ Randy and Marlene Bowen Donald and Mary Erickson Dr. Charles K. O’Connor Boris and Caroline Andrican+ Lloyd and Katherine Bradﬁeld Janet M. Erickson Beulah M. Parisi Bill* and Jessie* Baer+ Fred Breen* Dr. Bruce and Mary Jo Falk David and Dianne Parnow H.C. Baer* Raymond Breen* Ann Moore Flowers*+ Lawrence W. Perkins* Grant Bateman* Alan P. Brew Dr. William and Margie Forseth Robert and Mary Lou Peters Marjory C. Beck Gurnee K. Bridgman+ Jerry and Shirley Froseth David Peterson*+ Dr. M. James and Nancy Bensen+ Virginia Bridgman* Helen Gill* Rohl and Patricia Peterson Evelyn Berg* Dr. William and Henrietta Britton Dr. Lowell* and Ardis* Gillett+ Dr. Joanne M. Provo+ Dan and Terri Bergan Lynne C. Bunt *+ Ronald and Nancy Gladen Drs. Jon and Patricia Quistgaard M.Fern Birnstihl*+ Jeffrey P. Busse+ James D. Gribble+ David and Kim Ramsey Marie Bishop*+ Dr. Dale and Joanne Carlson Beulah Gregoire* Dr. Tom and Sandra Richard Dennis* and Patricia Grimes Bill and Lois Robertson Keith W. Gunderson*+ Pamela Fladeland-Rodriguez Cedsel J. Hagen* Dr. Patricia A. Rosenbrock Kathryn K. Hamm* Carol A. Russell Statement of Activities Linda S. Hanson John and Charlotte Schullo Year Ended June 30, 2016 Luther and Diann Hanson Mark and Margaret Schultz Russell* and Gudrun* Harding Dr. Duane and Marilyn Sea Margaret H. Harlow*+ Ken* and Betti Sherman Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Total Restricted Restricted Oluf* and Margaret* Haugsrud+ Hazel Shimmin* Support and Revenue Paul A. and Tammi L. Hedtke Richard Somodi Dr. Annie B. Henry Lowell and Lois Sorenson Contributions $1,754,289 $822,512 - $2,576,801 Dr. Ruth Howe and Merril Thiel+ Duane and Celeste Sperl Endowment Gifts - - 184,154 184,154 Dr. Myrtie A. Hunt*+ Michael and Melinda Spry Investment Income -194,643 -529,953 - -724,596 Esther F. Instebo*+ Irwin* and Patricia St. John Royalty Revenue 1,755 - 1,755 John and Delphine Jacobsen Jack and Marie St. Martin Lease Revenue 61,085 - 61,085 Christine Janda* J. Ruth Stenerson* Increase in Cash Surrender Value Edwin* and Myra* Johnson Willie and Arla Stittsworth Life Insurance and Actuarial Adjust 30,637 - - 30,637 Sam* and Peggy* Johnson+ Maurice and Lorna Sullivan+ Net Assets Released from Restriction Margaret H. Johnson*+ Melanie and Michael Teems Administrative Assessment 366,845 -366,845 - 0 Jeffrey and Marjorie Johnson Dr. Dave and Peggy Tiffany+ Investment Income (Loss) - 29,823 -29,823 0 Vince Johnson*+ Dr. Ken Traxler Adjust for Donor New Restrictions 0 0 Wilbur Johnson*+ Joanne E. Torﬁn Satisfaction of Purpose Restrictions 2,041,818 -2,041,818 - 0 Dr. Johannas M. Jordan John Traxler* Total Support and Revenue 4,000,701 -2,025,196 154,331 2,129,836 Robin Norgaard Kelleher Bennett and Joan Trochlil William and Patricia Kelly Dr. James and Diane Tuorila Expenses Richard and Sharon King+ Floyd A. Tweten Justin and Jessica Klander Nancy and Richard Vyskocil Program Services Lillie M. Kleven*+ Mervin Wagner* Norman Kramer Jeff and Christel Wallin Scholarships 1,295,431 - - 1,295,431 Joan Kriegler* Dr. Victor D. Weber* Special Events and Other Services 1,598,632 - - 1,598,632 Robert and Kristie Krowech Robert* and Jeanette* Welle Total Program Services 2,894,063 - - 2,894,063 Dr. Elwood and Jean Largis Tom and Paulette Welle Supporting Services Eva Lind*+ George* and Paula Welte Glen and Terri Lindseth Wesley W. Winter* Management & General 276,076 - - 276,076 Keith Malmquist* Shirley M. Yliniemi* Fundraising Expenses 710,359 - - 710,359 Neil and Patricia* McMurrin Robert and Sherry Young Total Supporting Services 986,435 - - 986,435 Nelmarie Melville Charles and Susan Zielin Total Expenses 3,554,125 3,554,125 Kathryn and Donald Mertz Eleven anonymous

Change in Net Assets 120,203 -2,025,196 154,331 -1,750,662 * Deceased Net Assets, Beginning of Year 4,641,597 4,351,941 20,248,567 29,242,105 + Charter member Bolded names are new Legacy Society members in 2016 Transfer in of Alumni Net Fixed Assets 58,933 58,933 Net Assets, End of Year 4,820,733 2,326,745 20,402,898 27,550,376 46 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY

2016 MAG_FallWinter_Final_CORRECTED_12-19-16.indd 46 12/19/16 3:51 PM Margaret A. Miles John and Susan Minter CALENDAR John and Walli Mitchell JANUARY APRIL Dr. Dorothy L. Moore*+ Dr. Thomas and Mary Moberg 21 Men’s Hockey Alumni Weekend TBD Lakeside Luncheon Harry Moore*+ 12-2 p.m., Sanford Center, Club Level, Bemidji Sanford Center, Lakeside Room, Bemidji Claude Morris*+ Richard and Susan Morris 27 North Star College Cup MAY Betty Murray 4 p.m., BSU men’s hockey vs. St. Cloud State, Mary Ann Mushel* Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Pregame, 2 p.m., 4 50-Year Reunion Reception & Dinner Norman* and Judy Nelson McGovern’s Pub and Restaurant. Class of 1967 Dr. Raymond A. Nelson* Ticketmaster.com, (800) 653-8000 5-8 p.m., BSU campus, (218) 755-3989, Wilford* and Albioni* Nelson bsualumni.org Dr. John and Monica* O’Boyle Dr. Charles K. O’Connor 28 North Star College Cup 5 Golden Beaver Luncheon Beulah M. Parisi 4 p.m. consolation game, 7 p.m. championship 11 a.m.-1 p.m., American Indian Resource Center, David and Dianne Parnow game, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Pregame BSU campus Lawrence W. Perkins* meetup is at McGovern’s Pub and Restaurant 19 AIRC Golf Tournament Classic Robert and Mary Lou Peters two hours before puck drop. Ticketmaster.com, 10 a.m. shotgun start, David Peterson*+ (800) 653-8000 Rohl and Patricia Peterson Tianna Country Club, Walker Dr. Joanne M. Provo+ Drs. Jon and Patricia Quistgaard FEBRUARY JUNE David and Kim Ramsey 17 Minnesota Music Educators Dr. Tom and Sandra Richard 2 Go Green at Green Haven Golf Tournament Association Social Bill and Lois Robertson 11:30 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Conference is at Minneapolis Convention Center. Pamela Fladeland-Rodriguez Green Haven Golf Course, Anoka Dr. Patricia A. Rosenbrock Social 5-7 p.m., location TBD Carol A. Russell 16 40th Annual Gordy Skaar Memorial 17 Athletics Hall of Fame Social John and Charlotte Schullo Golf Tournament 4-5 p.m., American Indian Resource Center, BSU Mark and Margaret Schultz 8 a.m., 1 p.m.; Bemidji Town & Country Club campus, www.bsualumni.org/2017AHF Dr. Duane and Marilyn Sea Ken* and Betti Sherman 18 Athletics Hall of Fame Brunch Hazel Shimmin* 10-2 p.m., Sanford Center Ballroom, Bemidji Richard Somodi Lowell and Lois Sorenson 25 Baseball Winter Olympics Duane and Celeste Sperl Alumni Family & Friends Fundraiser Michael and Melinda Spry Registration starts at noon, games from 1-5 Irwin* and Patricia St. John p.m., 7 p.m. hockey game, Bemidji Bowl.

Jack and Marie St. Martin FOUNDATION J. Ruth Stenerson* Willie and Arla Stittsworth MARCH Maurice and Lorna Sullivan+ 3 Proud to Be Alumni Luncheon — Tucson Melanie and Michael Teems 11:30 a.m., Teresa’s Mosaic Café, Tucson, Ariz., Dr. Dave and Peggy Tiffany+ Brian Leonhardt ’13 prepares to tee off June 17 at the 39th Annual Wells Fargo/ (218) 755-3989, bsualumni.org Dr. Ken Traxler Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament at the Bemidji Town & Country Club. Joanne E. Torﬁn 3 BSU Hockey Viewing Party and Happy Hour John Traxler* 5:30 p.m., 18 Degrees Bar & Grill at the Ice Den, JULY Bennett and Joan Trochlil Scottsdale, Ariz., (218) 755-3989, bsualumni.org Dr. James and Diane Tuorila 21 20th Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Floyd A. Tweten 4 Proud to Be Alumni Golf & Luncheon — Mesa Golf Tournament Nancy and Richard Vyskocil Apache Wells Country Club, Mesa, Ariz. 7 a.m. registration, 7:35 a.m. tee time; Mervin Wagner* 8 a.m. golf, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, 11:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 tee time, Jeff and Christel Wallin (218) 755-3989, bsualumni.org Dr. Victor D. Weber* Bemidji Town & Country Club Robert* and Jeanette* Welle 21 6th Annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tom and Paulette Welle Tournament George* and Paula Welte 12 p.m., Oak Marsh Golf Course, Oakdale Wesley W. Winter* Shirley M. Yliniemi* SAVE THE DATE Sept. 22-24 Robert and Sherry Young BSU HOMECOMING ±²³´ AUGUST Charles and Susan Zielin Eleven anonymous 26 9th Annual Ed Sauer Golf Tournament ALUMNI EVENT 9:30 registration, 11 a.m., tee time INFORMATION Tianna Country Club, Walker * Deceased + Charter member (218) 755-3989 or (877) 278-2586 (toll free) Bolded names are new Legacy Society members in 2016 [email protected] www.bsualumni.org/alumni

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