A magazine for alumni and friends FALL/WINTER 2017

FULFILLING THE UNIVERSITY'S VALUE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

www.BemidjiState.edu | 1 PRESIDENT FAITH C. HENSRUD

We have once again focused our magazine cover story on one of ’s fundamental values — its deep commitment to environmental stewardship through education and action. In the spring/summer 2017 edition, we examined BSU's growing emphasis on serving American Indian students and tribal communities, which is an expression of our values of multicultural understanding and civic engagement. These reports are timely as we approach Bemidji State’s centennial, set to begin in April with the 100th anniversary of the university’s groundbreaking as Bemidji Normal School. Our core values were essential to development of BSU’s new strategic plan for 2018-2023, which is now underway. The plan emerges from a distinct identity to be found in our north woods location, caring community, transformative learning and active engagement with the wider world. This publication lets us highlight some of the many ways our faculty and staff, students and graduates exemplify that identity. For example, an 80th anniversary choir concert during this year’s Homecoming celebration expressed the bond of community within our vocal music program. Likewise, the power of learning is evidenced by our graduates’ career success and their efforts to make the world a better place. And, as always, we are grateful for the generosity of donors whose investment enables us to continue the work of teaching, learning and service that began nearly a century ago. The 2017-18 annual report of the BSU Alumni & Foundation details that support, which we will never take for granted. Thank you again for your interest, your support and your belief in the historic mission of Bemidji State University. Together, we educate people to lead inspired lives.

Best wishes,

Dr. Faith Hensrud

2 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Features

3-9 Work to protect the Earth, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and educate students and the community about environmental stewardship has been a priority at Bemidji FOCUS ON State since the early 1970s. Departments

18 A near-perfect season catapulted 10-11 Students to Watch the Bemidji State soccer team into the 12-15 University News national rankings and the NCAA Division II 16-17 Faculty Achievement Tournament while earning its players and

coach many well-deserved accolades. 18-19 Beaver Athletics

26-27 John Bolduc '86 did not expect another 20-23 Homecoming step in his law enforcement career, but Alumni News A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED 24-25 when opportunity knocked, he was a successful candidate to become the 18th 30-32 Campus Happenings

superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. 33-38 Class Notes

28-29 Lynne Holt '80 has enshrined the legacy 39-46 Annual Report of her late husband, biology professor Dr. 47 Calendar Charles S. Holt, through support of the Bemidji State aquatic biology program he helped create and its students.

HONORING PROFESSOR HOLT

VOLUME 34, NO. 2 FALL/WINTER 2017

EDITOR: Scott Faust

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Marla Patrias

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www.BemidjiState.edu | 3 BSU expands decades-long commitment to protecting the environment

By Bethany Wesley

Forever inspired by its idyllic lakeshore setting in Minnesota’s north woods, Bemidji State University has taken a lead in environmental stewardship, education and advocacy for almost 50 years. In 1972, amid global consciousness-raising about the fragility of Spaceship Earth, Bemidji State established one of the nation’s first bachelor’s degree programs in environmental studies. As scientific consensus coalesced behind human-caused , BSU in 1998 adopted an Environmental Policy Statement that committed it to promoting “environmental awareness, local action and global thinking.” Nearly 20 years later, with a wellness- centered approach that stretches the term’s popular definition, the university continues to embrace sustainability as one of its fundamental values. In a major new initiative, Bemidji State Students in a 2014 Wetlands course log their research at BSU’s Hobson Memorial Forest. seeks to build a photovoltaic solar system on the grounds of the American Indian Center, funded by donors and grants and capable of providing about 25 percent of the building’s electricity. “Earth’s uncertain future rests on mankind’s ability to overcome waste, destruction, “We are the indispensable stewards – not only of a university but of a precious intolerance and greed, and instead embrace understanding, innovation, respect, planet,” President Faith Hensrud said in her inauguration speech on Oct. 14, 2016. compassion and justice. This, and nothing less, is our calling.” “Earth’s uncertain future rests on mankind’s ability to overcome waste, destruction, – PRESIDENT FAITH HENSRUD intolerance and greed, and instead embrace understanding, innovation, respect, compassion and justice. This, and nothing less, is our calling.”

4 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY This overhead photovoltaic solar installation is planned for the parking lot of the American Expression – and recognition – of Bemidji environmental Indian Resource Center. State’s environmental commitment have studies, taken many forms. One of the combining most meaningful accolades traditional American came in July, when the U.S. Indian cultural beliefs Department of Education with sustainability. Carlson is presented BSU with a Green heavily involved in the AIRC solar Ribbon Schools Award, bestowed project and other strategies to reduce on only nine colleges and energy consumption and lower universities in 2017. emissions of carbon dioxide and other Photovoltaic solar so-called greenhouse gases. In Washington to receive was Erika Bailey-Johnson, who for a decade has Bailey-Johnson said she had two main envisioned for AIRC been the university’s most visible duties when she became sustainability Plans for a photovoltaic solar installation in the parking lot champion of sustainability, both on campus director: coordinate the Green Fee and its of BSU’s American Indian Resource Center – a first for Bemidji and in the Bemidji region. She earned her associated projects and promote the goals State – are moving ahead following a pro-solar student master’s degree in environmental studies of the American College and University referendum in March. from BSU in 2006 and became the first President’s Climate Commitment. director of BSU’s Sustainability Office in The 36.3-kilowatt project is envisioned as an overhead, Then-BSU President Dr. Jon Quistgaard 2008. signed the commitment carport-style structure that would meet 20 to 30 percent of the Bailey-Johnson's in 2008, pledging that AIRC’s electricity needs. position was the university would Last year's student referendum gave impetus to the project, created with become carbon neutral and students are expected to participate in designing the funds from a by 2050. That means structure and decorating its concrete columns with American student-approved achieving a balance Indian motifs. Green Fee, which between its emissions began at $5 a associated with energy The goal is to pay for its estimated $230,000 cost through semester. Now use and waste products donations and grants, including the prospect for a so-called $7.50, the fee and its use of renewable leveraged equipment grant, in which state dollars match continues to energy, planting of private funds for acquisitions that will further student learning. support many of oxygen-producing the university's trees, recycling and The structure's location, visible from Birchmont Drive and from environmental other steps. adjacent Chet Anderson Stadium, will provide tangible initiatives. Since 2006, Bemidji evidence of the university’s commitment to sustainability, Joining Bailey- State has purchased President Faith Hensrud said. Students work in the garden at the Bemidji Johnson in 61,600 kilowatt-hours “To have it in a place that is so visible, I think it will have Community Food Shelf in September 2014 as part of wind energy through Washington to significant exposure, to show what we are doing to help accept the Green of a sociology course on social movements. Otter Tail Power’s reduce our carbon footprint,” she said. “We can show the Ribbon was Dr. Tailwinds program, community, we can show our students what it is that we are Anna Carlson, earning a Green Power assistant sustainability director, who Partner designation from the U.S. doing to make a difference.” completed her master’s in environmental Environmental Protection Agency. Bill Blackwell Jr., executive director of the AIRC, said the studies at BSU in 2008 and became an BSU has continued to do more: By 2015, photovoltaic system fits the center’s cultural values and employee in 2014. the university had surpassed its interim dovetails nicely with a new co-curricular academic program to Beginning with this academic year, carbon-reduction goal of 2 percent, integrate traditional American Indian beliefs with the modern Bailey-Johnson has been spending much actually reducing emissions by 3 percent idea of sustainability. of her time on a grant-funded program to from a 2010 baseline. “I really believe that if we’re going to become a destination integrate indigenous studies with { continued on next page } college for native students, like we want to be, we have to differentiate ourselves,” Blackwell said.

Dr. Hensrud said she is optimistic the project will be attractive to a variety of donors, particularly younger alums who want to invest in something with clear and rapid results.

“What we’re finding with younger people is that they want to get behind something, an actual project,” she said. “… They are more interested in a cause—to see something physical, tangible that will have a benefit.”

MORE INFORMATION Dr. Anna Carlson, assistant director of To learn more about the planned solar project and how sustainability (second from left), and Erika you can support it, contact Jana Wolff at the BSU Alumni & Bailey-Johnson, director of sustainability, Foundation, (218) 755-2872. receive a 2017 Green Ribbon Schools Award from the U.S. Department of Education on July 19 in Washington. www.BemidjiState.edu | 5 The university has cut The goal, said Jordan its energy use by Lutz, a student from nearly 44 percent Fargo working on his since 2009 through master’s in such steps as environmental studies, reducing overall is to promote square footage and awareness of food installation of a more waste and guide efficient natural gas recyclable materials out boiler, as well as LED of the waste stream. lighting and a Another student effort, solar-transpired air which emerged from collector on the roof the weigh-ins, is of the lower Hobson delivery of excess food Union that lowers to the Community Table, energy needs by Aquatic biology students use nets to sample the population of Bemidji State has participated in the Nice Ride a soup kitchen in preheating air coming species in Lake Bemidji along the BSU shore in October 2015. bike-sharing program since 2014. Bemidji. Through nine into the building. recoveries since last Modernization of campus buildings has opened spring, more than 1,400 pounds of food that another door. For example, the total renovation would not have been served at BSU has been of Memorial Hall, as the new home for business provided to the Community Table. and accounting programs, earned BSU its first “It’s one of those experiences that really lifts Leadership in Energy and Environmental you up because (the soup kitchen) is very, very Design (LEED) certification. The transformed appreciative,” Lutz said. building which reopened in August 2015 uses 21 percent less energy and 41 percent less water The goal of avoiding food waste and helping than before. feed the needy is an example of how BSU applies a broader definition of sustainability If state bonding funds are secured, BSU has that encompasses not only the Earth and its plans to tear down Hagg-Sauer Hall, a resources, but also people and social systems. 47-year-old classroom building, and replace only one-third of its former space, a reduction For Bailey-Johnson, and now for the university of approximately 55,000 square foot. as a whole, a major source of inspiration has been Anishinaabe, or Ojibwe, teachings about As important as such initiatives are in achieving the duty to honor and protect both Mother long-term goals, Bailey-Johnson especially Students collect trash along the Lake Bemidji shoreline Earth and its inhabitants. values her role as an educator. One of her as part of Earth Day activities in April 2012. current responsibilities is to coordinate BSU’s “(There is an) indigenous perspective of People of the Environment course, required for Mother Earth as one of the most important all students. things we need to be responsible for,” she said. “… We ultimately should “I call myself a facilitator of student ideas,” she always look at the Earth as the said. “(The Green Fee) is the students’ money, foundation of everything that so it’s really important to me that it’s spent on we do.” what they want to see happen, projects that the students want to see supported.” The Sustainability Office hosts monthly traditional One such student idea was Weigh the Waste, skills workshops, teaching introduced in 2015. In cooperation with Aramark students on various food services, students who work in the BSU topics such as canning Sustainability Office each semester collect and peaches, hand-sewing, weigh food and disposable container waste in straight-razor shaving and the student union. making Kombucha tea.

A student waves from BSU’s solar-powered Fossil Fuel-Free Fish House following its dedication on Jan. 28, 2017.

A student uses a kayak rented from BSU’s Outdoor Program Center to paddle Lake Bemidji in 2012.

6 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Some of the most important sustainability initiatives and achievements at Bemidji State University:

“Here, we do all kinds of 1972 — Two years after the first observance things to try to reduce our of Earth Day, BSU establishes one of the nation's first footprint, to reduce waste, to majors in environmental studies. reduce energy waste,” Bailey-Johnson said. 1998 — BSU adopts an Environmental Policy For Hensrud, accepting leadership of Statement that commits to “leadership in environmen- Bemidji State included gaining an understanding of its sustainability tal stewardship and in promoting environmental commitment – past, present and future. awareness, local action and global thinking.” In fall 2016, when she had been BSU's 2004 — Environmental stewardship becomes one of the president for only a few months, Hensrud university’s “Signature Themes.” was encouraged to reaffirm the ACUPCC climate pledge that Quistgaard had 2006 — President Jon Quistgaard joins other international made before her. higher education leaders in signing the Talloires Declaration, Insisting on due diligence, Hensrud committing BSU to address “the unprecedented scale and speed of environmen- discussed the step with her leadership and, tal pollution and degradation, and the depletion of natural resources.” specifically, with Karen Snorek, BSU’s vice 2006 — BSU begins purchasing wind energy through Otter Tail Power's president of finance and administration. Tailwinds program. “I wanted to know, ‘Is this a doable thing, to really look at reducing our carbon footprint 2008 — With support from the Student Senate, BSU establishes a by that much in this period of time?’” $5-per-semester “Green Fee” for environmental initiatives, Hensrud said. “One of the points Karen including establishment of a Sustainability Office. The fee is made is that we don’t even know the increased to $7.50 in 2015. technologies that will be coming out in that time period. With today’s technologies, 2008 — Quistgaard signs the American College & University Presi- could we do it? Perhaps, but between now dents’ Climate Commitment, pledging that BSU will become carbon and then there are likely to be so many neutral by 2050, meaning net emissions of greenhouse gases are offset by opportunities for innovation that we don’t energy-saving initiatives. President Faith Hensrud formally reaffirms commit- even have a sense for yet, so likely this is going to be very doable.” ment in April 2016. Additionally, she viewed Bemidji State’s 2009 — BSU adopts a Strategic Plan for Sustainability to reduce progress to date and the campus its carbon footprint, model stewardship of land and water, and community’s strong support motivate and educate on sustainability. for sustainability goals as encouraging signs. 2013 — A passive solar transpired air collector is installed in lower “We had some pretty significant efforts taking Hobson Union to assist with place here,” Hensrud heating. said. “The institution as 2015 — Completed renovation a whole is behind it.” makes Memorial Hall BSU’s first Also crucial, she said, are LEED-certified building, recognizing the dual efforts of use of best practices for reduced Bailey-Johnson and Carlson in their distinct and efficient use of energy. roles, each tackling sustainability initiatives Renovated Memorial Hall, under construction in this Jan. from different angles. Recyclables BEMIDJI STATE 2015 photograph, is LEED-certified for energy efficiency. salvaged during “With Erika’s work, in TOP-RANKED 2017 — The U.S. Department of Education a 2013 student audit of helping to integrate trash and food waste in some of the recognizes BSU’s sustainability efforts with a Hobson Union. sustainability efforts into Gree Green Ribbon Schools Award. the curriculum, and with Colleg 2017 — Princeton Review magazine names BSU Anna’s focus on the one of the nation’s 375 most environmentally facilities aspect, I think we’ve got a really solid one-two punch,” Hensrud said. responsible colleges and universities.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 7 of martins’ decline

The effort also includes regional works as a wildlife technician with the Audubon societies, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Minnesota Ornithologi- while preparing to defend her BSU cal Union and the Mille master’s thesis on martin populations. Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Hiller said one theory for the birds’ Biology senior population nosedive in Minnesota is their McKenzie Ingram, historic dependence on martin houses, BSU graduate student from Lee's Summit, once much more common than they Cathy Henry prepares martin Mo., worked with Hiller are today. houses in April 2015. to band 434 purple “The largest reason is that martins are martins last summer. almost exclusively reliant on people Because the martin By Bethany Wesley putting up housing for them,” Hiller said. houses have removable “They switched over from using natural Sustainability is a frequent theme for drawers, and the birds don’t mind being cavities to those that humans provide.” student research at Bemidji State handled, they can be safely University, especially in the fields of banded and returned. aquatic and wildlife biology. Ingram also monitored the birds Over the past four years, both graduate from afar. “I had this huge and undergraduate students have spotting scope to read their tiny worked with Dr. Brian Hiller, associate little bands around their legs,” professor of biology, to band 1,500 purple she said. “I would record their martins to help solve the mystery of their age, sex and the band number, declining migration from South America. and then the weather, and how many birds total, because they Climate change and the insect eaters’ don’t all have bands on.” reliance on a shrinking supply of human-provided housing are among Most recently, BSU used simple possible explanations, Hiller said. bands with identifying letters and numbers, but in 2015 Hiller Bemidji State maintains two martin and graduate student Cathy houses along its own Lake Bemidji Henry attempted to use GPS to shoreline. Hiller and his students also track the martins’ migration from Dr. Brian Hiller records martin data monitor two martin houses further up Bemidji to the Amazon rainforest. They with student McKenzie Ingram on July 14. the shore at Cameron Park, banded 10 juvenile birds with geoloca- installed in collabora- tors, but none returned. tion with the city In addition, the earlier arrival of spring in of Bemidji Over two years, Henry checked colonies the Northern Hemisphere because of and the in Bemidji and Bagley every three days climate change may put the martins’ Minnesota and recorded the martins’ band numbers migration out of sync with their insect Department and reproduction. She also used Doppler food supply. of Natural radar to identify roosts where they “If spring happens earlier, then the bug Resources, as gather before heading south. Animated hatch might happen earlier and it might well as two radar data indicated departing flocks. not coincide with when you have to feed others on “I would go to the area well before your babies all that protein,” Hiller said. A juvenile martin private lakeshore sunrise, launch a kayak and paddle “It’s about that connectivity. The world is awaits its insect meal. property and a seventh on around the lake, listening for purple connected in ways that sometimes Lake Lomond in Bagley. martins calling,” said Henry, who now people don’t think about.”

8 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Meet three of the many graduates whose coursework and hands-on of martins’ decline learning at BSU helped guide them toward sustainability-related careers.

DYLAN SIEVERS, a 2014 graduate BRETT CEASE, who graduated in ALEX MILLER graduated in 2015 who double-majored in economics and 2014 with a master’s degree in science with a bachelor’s degree in environmental environmental studies with an emphasis in education, is cultivating the next generation science and an emphasis in environmental engineering science, is using both degrees of environmentalists as director of management. She is now the sustainability as a policy analyst for Fresh Energy, a St. volunteer education and engagement program coordinator at Paul-based nonprofit that promotes clean with the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). in Northfield. energy alternatives. Now working on his doctorate in public At Bemidji State, the Dilworth native Sievers had been undecided about his policy and political economy at the soon was working 20 hours a week in the career until he took Bemidji State’s required University of Texas at Dallas, Cease BSU Sustainability Office plus full-time People of the Environment course and began volunteering with CCL while at during the summer. She managed the connected with its theme of sustainability. Bemidji State and founded one of its first university’s vegetable garden, planted He was inspired to volunteer with the campus chapters. trees and organized Earth Month activities Sustainability Office and interned at an He stayed active and is now a regional as president of the Students for the aquaponic greenhouse venture launched by coordinator, helping prepare new volun- Environment club. Lueken’s Village Foods. teers to engage with decision-makers on As a student senator, Miller helped pass a He also completed an internship at climate change issues. bill to restrict sale of bottled water on Bemidji-based Headwaters Regional At BSU, Cease was Bemidji’s Minnesota campus. Though the university opted not to Development Commission, which later hired Green Corps representative. He helped local implement the restrictions, she felt good him as a planning technician. Sievers governments, educational institutions and about the experience. worked on community development nonprofits integrate sustainable practices “That bill was really integral,” Miller said. “It initiatives such as sustainable food planning into their operations. His home base was made water and social justice issues a main with the White Earth Nation. the university’s Sustainability Office, and part of the campus and connected it to Initially hired as a policy coordinator for Erika Bailey-Johnson was his supervisor. waste and our consumption.” Fresh Energy in 2015, Sievers now gathers “Erika did such a wonderful job, not just in After graduation, she wanted to data to build market-based arguments for empowering me, but the rest of the student continue working on sustainability in clean-energy initiatives. working staff and all the classes that higher education. “Throughout the many projects we did she taught,” Cease said. “It really “I see myself as a non-formal educator here at BSU, there were of course hurdles provided a role model for me, to see of a sort,” Miller said. “A lot of the and hiccups,” he said. “One of the things how to engage that next work that I’ve done at all of the that has helped me the most was learning generation in this important institutions I’ve worked at is outreach how to collaborate and engage with decision-making and education.” stakeholders.” process.”

www.BemidjiState.edu | 9 Afeez Sodeinde was 18 when he moved from Nigeria to Minnesota two years ago to be closer to his father and get a better education. Now a permanent U.S. resident, he plans to complete a biology degree from Bemidji State University in 2019 through a program that allows him to take BSU courses on the campus of North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park. What Sodeinde enjoys most about science are the labs and the kind of research he first experienced through a 2016 internship at in St. Paul. “That was the first time I liked biology,” he said. “It was knowing that I am actively contributing to science as an undergraduate. I like asking questions with no answers and solving difficult problems.” Sodeinde hopes to earn a doctorate degree and attend medical school, becoming a physician-scientist who focuses on diseases that are less studied but no less devastating, such as lassa CAYLIN COEN fever, which is prevalent in West Africa. “Some diseases could be prevented Caylin Coen asks a thought-provoking Coen has shared her story with peers as a with more awareness, especially in question about mental illness: “How member of the BSU Mental Health Panel. She developing countries,” he said. “That’s would we treat it if we could see it like a also is a founding member of the BSU Mental one of my concerns.” broken arm?” Health Board, sponsored by the university’s A native of Duluth, the senior psychology counseling center to heighten awareness major at Bemidji State University is on a about mental health. mission to erase the stigma surrounding Her goals include helping faculty and AFEEZ SODEINDE mental health. She was diagnosed with administrators faculty and administrators depression and social anxiety in high school recognizing students in distress, how to and remembers how scary it was to feel so create a safe and comfortable environment “crappy” and “alone.” and where to find resources when needed. Coen’s fellow students already are respond- “Caylin is a bright spark at BSU trying to ing to her call to be photographed with their help us all better understand this complex mental health challenges, fears and other issue,” said Dr. Kate Larson, assistant emotions written across their faces, arms professor of psychology. “She is advancing and body to show what most people never the conversation, sharing and being see. She plans to present her research and vulnerable. She is amazing.” photos at the BSU Student Achievement Coen has been a football and hockey Conference on April 4. cheerleader and a member of two BSU choirs. “I’m very open about my experience,” Coen “I love performing,” she said. “It’s therapeutic said. “I know there are a lot of students who for me.” have experienced some of the same things She plans to also earn a coaching license and that I have, and no one wants to talk about it. eventually a master’s in education so she can I tell people that there’s no formula for being teach and coach teenagers. well. Everyone is different. I had three Coen admits it was “terrifying” the first time different medications and five different she shared her story. Nonetheless, she said therapists before I found what works. It’s she intends to continue sharing. “It’s so important to try and try again.” important that we keep talking.” BSU 10 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Sodeinde’s transition from Nigeria has been challenging at times, yet he excels as a scholar. He spent last summer working in a cancer lab at the Broad Institute in Cam- bridge, Mass., a joint genomics center of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At North Hennepin, he works in a lab with Dr. Andrew Arsham, BSU assistant professor of biology. He also tutors students, serves on the NHCC President’s Diversity Council and helped start an organization for students interested in biomedical careers. “Afeez rises to challenges and does it with an open mind and heart,” Arsham said. “He embodies the spirit of collaboration needed to succeed in science.” In November, Sodeinde and two peers attended the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students in Phoenix, representing BSU on the national stage. He said he appreciates the exceptional fellow students in the BSU program and for GABRIELA LARA challenging and supportive mentors such as Arsham and his NHCC colleague Dr. Tamara Mans. Gabriela Lara, the second youngest of five “I believe in the power of the student-teacher children, is grateful for teachers who inspired relationship and how that really drives success in “My decision for biology was partly because her to go to college—and for Bemidji State the classroom,” Lara said. “At BSU, my instructors of them,” Sodeinde said. “I like being able to University, where several scholarships have are the main reason that I have been successful.” collaborate with them. They challenge me made that possible. and believe that I can do it.” She is also passionate about sustainability. As a A first-generation college student from participant in the BSU Honors Program, she Otsego, Lara remembers scouring the initiated a National Collegiate Honors Council internet for scholarships in high school so Portz Grant to establish an LED-powered she could continue her education. garden in the basement of the Laurel House, AFEEZ SODEINDE “I knew my family couldn’t financially support where she lives with fellow honors students. me, so I had to take things into my own She will present a program overview at the 2018 hands,” she said. “I spent a lot of time writing NCHC Conference. my scholarship essays.” “Gabriela is incredibly invested in the Honors Lara’s mother was born and raised in El Program,” said Dr. Season Ellison, program Salvador and never had the chance to director and grant author. “She is hands-on graduate from high school. in promoting the program to benefit future students.” “She came here to give a better future to her children,” Lara said. “She is definitely Lara’s BSU experiences, including courses in one of my main motivators. She is why I go ethics and philosophy, have shaped her world to college.” view. “We learned about the Socratic method,” she said. “I always think, ‘Why is this important to Majoring in science education, Lara plans to me? How can I help others?’” teach high school biology and eventually earn a doctorate so she can shape education When she becomes a teacher, she hopes to policy. She is a member of the NorthStar encourage her own students to overcome any STEM Alliance, the McNair Scholars program obstacles that may stand between them and a for STEM students planning post-graduate college education. She is motivated by the donors study, and the International Student who make her scholarships possible. Organization, where she encourages others “It’s such an honor,” Lara said. “It’s allowed to pursue the sciences. She has presented me to meet all my great professors and to locally and regionally on topics related to challenge myself to become a better adult, a teaching methodology. better person.”

to watch STUDENTS Stories by Cindy Serratore www.BemidjiState.edu | 11 Karen Snorek, vice president of finance and administration, discusses BSU's draft strategic plan at a campus forum on Oct. 12. Strategic Plan keys on place and diversity

Bemidji State University this month opportunities in tribal communities, began implementation of a new The plan’s five increasing student participation five-year strategic plan developed priority areas are: in campus activities, providing over the past year with input from • Building university capacity more ways for faculty and university employees, students and through distinguishing staff to engage with students NEWS community partners. themes of place. outside the classroom, achieving Titled “Inspired by Place, Enriched specific targets for growth in • Increase engagement diverse student populations and by Diversity,” the plan for 2018- with American Indian 2023 puts emphasis on both establishing a new Center for communities to become a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in understanding and leveraging destination university. Bemidji State’s distinctive sense Hobson Memorial Union. of place – its location, strengths • Increase student An 18-member Strategic Planning and culture – and increasing its engagement in campus life. Committee of administrators, diversity through enrollment of more • Strengthen BSU’s academic bargaining unit representatives, American Indian students, other identity by infusing its faculty, staff and students students of color and international Shared Fundamental Values completed the plan under Dr. students. into all academic programs. Hensrud’s direction. They were “It provides the strategies that will • Create a university culture in guided by input shared at six help ensure that we’re focused which all members are safe, community listening sessions very specifically on enrollment and welcome and validated. on key academic subject areas, financial stability,” President Faith two all-campus meetings and Hensrud said, “while also looking two online campus surveys. To

BSU at how we can create a more Goals supporting these priorities view the plan and learn more inclusive culture and a truly diverse include a reassessment of the about the process visit: www. atmosphere for our students and university’s brand identity, bemidjistate.edu/offices/president/ planning/2018-23-strategic-plan/ their future life’s work.” expanding experiential learning

Enrollment continues growth U.S. News ranks BSU among best in grad and undergrad ranks in Midwest for 10th straight year Bolstered by a third consecutive U.S. News and World Report magazine again named year of enrollment growth, Bemidji State one of the best colleges and universities in Bemidji State enrolment is at one the Midwest region in its 2018 rankings, extending a of its highest points in decades. 10-year run. Total headcount for the Fall 2017 In its annual review of semester was 5,198, an increase America’s Best Colleges, of 78 students, or 1.5 percent. released in September, the That is the university’s highest magazine placed BSU in a fall total since 2011 and its third tie for 32nd among public BEST highest in the past 25 years. institutions in the Midwest BSU saw increases in both region — its highest ranking since 2014. The Senior soccer undergraduate and graduate enrollment. The numbers include university tied with seven 2017 player Raquel other institutions for Thelen assists a 4,833 undergraduates — an increase of 38 students from a 109th among all colleges freshman during a year ago and the seventh-highest and universities, public busy Move-In Day fall total ever recorded at BSU. and private, in the 12-state on Aug. 18. It also includes 365 graduate region — up six places students, up 40 from a year ago. from a year ago.

12 BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Madrigal Dinners find success with new venue at Concordia Village For the first time in its 49-year history, Bemidji State’s Madrigal Dinners show moved out of the Beaux Arts Ballroom and into Salolampi, the Finnish language camp at Concordia Language Villages near Turtle River. The move, which included limited shuttle service to the venue, was an apparent hit. All President Faith Hensrud signs transfer agreements four evening shows and a Sunday matinee sold with Anoka Technical College President Dr. Kent out during the Nov. 30-Dec. 3 run. Hanson on Oct. 10 in Anoka. This year’s shows used a script penned by Madrigal Dinners founder Dr. Paul Brandvik, BSU BSU and Anoka Tech implement professor emeritus of music, entitled “The Truth new direct-transfer agreement Fairy.” With the help of the audience, the titular Truth Fairy helped feature performers Lancealot Through a series of agreements The 2017 Madrigal Dinners were presented at Salolampi, the and Lancealittle determine the difference signed Oct. 10, students who complete between truth and falsehood. Finnish camp at Concordia Language Villages north of Bemidji. associate’s degrees in one of 15 programs offered by Anoka Technical College will have a direct path to a bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State. The agreements are in Bemidji-based Neilson Foundation continues support for internships effect until July 2022. A $187,500 grant awarded in November by the Since 2012, the program has funded more Students who fulfill Anoka Tech’s George W. Neilson Foundation will continue than 110 internships, and the program’s 88 graduation requirements for the Bemidji State’s Neilson Foundation Internship participating employers have paid more than participating 72-credit programs will Program through summer 2022. $482,000 in salaries to their interns. To learn transfer directly into three different Beginning this year, the grant will provide more, call Molly Aitken-Julin at (218) 755-2038. programs in BSU’s School of Technology, $37,500 a year to support 15 paid internships Art & Design — the online or on- each summer for BSU students in the Bemidji campus applied engineering or applied region. The funding will cover 50 percent management programs or the on- of a paid intern’s salary, up to $2,500, with campus bachelor of science in project a participating employer contributing the management program. remaining salary paid.

American Indian students begin journey in initiative to boost nursing Students in Bemidji State’s new program setting sessions with a faculty mentor, to help develop more American Indian participate in scheduled activities and nurses met for the first time on Nov. 16, attend assigned tutoring or study sessions. gathering for conversation with faculty The program began in July with funding Laura Goliaszewski, BSU gallery director and collections and indigenous leaders at the American from the U.S. Department manager, stands in the BSU Harlow | Kleven Gallery in the Indian Resource Center. of Health and Human new Watermark Art Center in downtown Bemidji. Participants in the Niganawenimaanaanig Services’ Nursing Program — named for an Ojibwe word Workforce Bemidji’s new Watermark Art Center meaning “we take care of them”— receive Diversity includes BSU Harlow | Kleven Gallery scholarships up to $4,000 and monthly program, stipends of up to $500 for meeting specific expected to Thanks to a gift from the Lueken Family program requirements. They are required total $2 million Foundation, Bemidji State is a partner in to attend weekly meetings and goal- over four years. the Watermark Art Center, a museum and educational facility in what once was the original Lueken’s supermarket in niganawenimaanaanig Bemidji State University downtown Bemidji. The 10,000-square-foot building’s stunning renovation includes the BSU Harlow | Kleven Gallery, which will feature two university collections, as well as work by faculty and others. The Margaret H. Harlow Ceramics Teaching Collection has more than 400 pieces by professional ceramics artists from all eras. The Lillie M. Kleven Print Collection has more than 800 pieces, including works by Toulouse- Lautrec and other renowned printmakers. Speaking at the Watermark grand opening on Dec. 2, President Faith Hensrud said the center reflects the university’s commitment “to sharing the joy of artistic expression with The first group of students participating in a new our students and the entire community.” program to develop more American Indian nurses met Nov. 16 at the American Indian Resource Center. www.BemidjiState.edu | 13 Design and tech students move ahead with project to build and sell tiny house Students in Bemidji State’s School of Technology, Art & Design are collaborating to design, build and sell a “tiny house.” A final design concept was chosen in October from among competing student proposals. With support from several sponsors, including Marvin Windows and Doors, the house will be assembled on campus, marketed by students and auctioned in conjunction with the Fourth Annual TAD Talks event on April 26. For information about the home and its sale, call Mike Mulry at 218-755-2122.

A digital image of the tiny house being designed, built and auctioned by BSU students.

NEWS Education websites recognize BSU for quality and affordability

NEWS Bemidji State and a number of its academic programs have won recognition from education websites this fall for quality and affordability: • Zippia ranked BSU ninth among the 10 best colleges for business majors in Minnesota. • Nonprofit Colleges Online ranked Bemidji State 23rd in the nation among the colleges and universities offering the best scholarship support for online students. • The website StudentLoans.net ranked Bemidji State 117th among the 200 four-year public institutions that make best use of federal work-study funds to support their students. • College Choice ranked BSU’s online bachelor’s degree program in accounting 19th on its “35 Best Online Bachelor’s in Accounting Degrees, 2017” list. BSU

BSU • College Choice also ranked Bemidji State eighth on its list, President Faith Hensrud (fourth from right) joins sculptor “30 Best Online Bachelors in Social Work Degrees.” Jon Kamrath in a ribbon-cutting for his "Northscape" sculp- tures on Dec. 1 outside Memorial Hall. • The website Early Childhood Education Degrees ranked BSU’s online bachelor’s degree programs in education sixth in its 'Northscape' sculptures dedicated rankings of the nation’s 10 most-affordable programs. on lawn in front of Memorial Hall Hagg-Sauer replacement project Bemidji State dedicated “Northscape,” an installation of five sculptures by Mahtomedi sculptor Jon Kamrath now first on system’s priority list on the lawn between Birchmont Drive and Memorial Bemidji State is again looking to the Minnesota Legislature and Hall, with a Dec. 1 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Gov. Mark Dayton for support of its plan to replace Hagg-Sauer The “Northscape” works are aluminum and steel Hall with a new state-of-the-art academic learning center and structures, described by Kamrath as “three- renovate other buildings for new faculty offices. dimensional line art,” which are inspired by nature After failing to be included in the legislature’s 2018 bonding bill, and designed to work in harmony with one another. the $22.5 million project is now No. 1 on the Minnesota State Each piece has a line or design element that guides college and university system’s list for state bond funding. While visitors to other parts of the space, he said. His not a guarantee, BSU officials are hopeful the long-awaited inspiration came from birds over water, cairns used project could soon move ahead and be completed by fall 2020. for wayfinding, butterflies, moose and fish. “Works of art like Jon Kamrath’s ‘Northscape’ sculptures play an essential and profound role on our campus and in other public spaces,” President Faith Hensrud said. “Art of all kinds has the power to spark our imaginations and fire our spirits, to invite us to a new dimension of feeling and thought. Jon’s work does all of that.”

Director of Facilities Travis Barnes explains water damage in the basement of 14 | BEMIDJI STATE14 | BEMIDJI UNIVERSITY STATE UNIVERSITY Hagg-Sauer Hall during an Aug. 16 tour for members of the Minnesota House Capital Appropriations Committee. Administrative appointments

These individuals have been appointed to permanent administrative positions over the past six months: Darrin Strosahl Vice President for Academic Affairs, Northwest Technical College Darrin Strosahl in July became vice president for academic affairs at

Northwest Technical College, Bemidji Darrin Strosahl State’s partner institution. Since 2015, Strosahl had been academic dean of skilled trades at St. Cloud Technical and Community College in BSU's 2017-18 McNair Scholars are (front row from left): Sara Slaubaugh, Arica Mahliaire, Harley Brake St. Cloud. He previously spent 18 years as a high school Walker, Jim Cramton, Mattie Olson, Naomi Johnson; Back Row: (back row from left) Maddie Treuer, administrator throughout Minnesota, most recently as Sterling Knox, Matt Splittstoser, Joshua Jones, Dave-Preston Esoe, Will Varela. superintendent at Foley Public Schools and Kingsland Public Schools. $1.61 million federal grant will extend McNair Scholars program Dr. Jim Barta Bemidji State in October received a $1.61 Named for astronaut Ronald McNair, among Dean, College of Health Sciences & Human Ecology million grant from the U.S. Department of those killed in the 1986 explosion of the space Dr. Jim Barta was named dean of BSU’s Education to continue its McNair Scholars shuttle Challenger, the program provides program through the 2021-22 academic year. participants with direct involvement in College of Health Sciences and Human Ecology in May, returning to Bemidji The program encourages undergraduate research or other scholarly activities. students from underserved populations in Since BSU’s McNair program began in 2012, 19 after a two-year term at Mercer fields of science, technology, engineering and participants in the program have gone on to University as dean and professor of mathematics to pursue doctoral degrees. attend graduate school. the Tift College of Education. Barta Dr. Jim Barta was interim dean of health sciences and human ecology at BSU for nearly two years before joining Mercer. Dr. Randy Ludeman Director, Housing & Residential Life Dr. Randy Ludeman was promoted to director of housing and residential life in January. He has been at BSU for more than 25 years in multiple roles, Dr. Randy Ludeman most recently as university conduct officer and associate director of residential life. The 1985 BSU graduate also has served as assistant director of residential life and hall director. Nina Johnson Bill Blackwell Jr., executive director of BSU's American Indian Resource Center (second from right), is Director, Hobson Memorial Union joined Oct. 16 by Interim Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra (left), Clyde Wilson Pickett, Nina Johnson was promoted to system chief diversity officer; Josey Landrieu, assistant chief diversity officer; and Ron Anderson, senior director of the Hobson Memorial vice chancellor for academic and student affairs. Union in May. She spent the previous Blackwell Jr. Wins 2017 Distinguished Diversity Leadership Award three years as the union’s associate director. Johnson came to BSU from Bill Blackwell Jr., executive director of Bemidji Blackwell, a member of the Grand Portage Minnesota State University Moorhead, State’s American Indian Resource Center, on Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, was Nina Johnson Oct. 16 received the Distinguished Diversity named AIRC executive director in June 2015. where she was assistant director of Leadership Award from the Minnesota State He has developed a broad range of admissions and a residence hall area director. As union colleges and universities Academic and programming and support services that director, she is responsible for facilities rental, as well Student Affairs division. have helped increase BSU's retention of as advising Student Senate and other organizations. “I’m humbled,” Blackwell said. “I like to think first-year American Indian students to nearly more in terms of what the American Indian 84 percent. Travis Barnes Resource Center is doing rather than what With Blackwell's involvement, Bemidji State Director of Facilities, BSU & NTC I’m doing. But it’s humbling to be recognized has developed an unprecedented series of Travis Barnes was promoted to system-wide for the work we’re doing here dual-enrollment agreements with Fond du director of facilities in August. He at BSU.” Lac, Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth previously was facility supervisor at tribal colleges, granting students at those He was honored during the system office’s Northwest Technical College. Barnes 2017 Academic and Student Affairs Fall four colleges automatic admission into BSU Travis Barnes graduated from BSU in 2004 with a Leadership Conference, in Breezy Point. after meeting certain requirements. degree in industrial technology.

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Dr. Stephen Carlson, chair of the Association Conference in St. Paul. The Department poster covered a new elective course of Music, was on American Indian health and nursing joined by Miriam Fairbanks taught in the Spring 2017 Weber, associate semester. She also presented “What is professor of Community Health? What is Public Health” music, adjunct on Sept. 26 as part of Bemidji’s Adventures instructors Dr. in Lifelong Learning series. Chelsea DeVille, head women’s basketball coach, in May Benjamin Cold, spent two weeks in Kenya as part of a Simba Educational Heather Guidry, Dr. Eric Forsyth, professor of human Ministries trip. She and 12 others, mostly coaches and Dr. Lauren McNee performance, sport & and Dr. Lisa athletes representing universities in Minnesota, Nebraska health, has traveled Perry, and former adjunct instructor several times to and the Dakotas, ran sports clinics at St. Jacob’s Primary Jacqueline Schaffer in an Oct. 19 Louisiana and been School in Eldoret, Kenya. interview and on-air performance in invited to serve on the St. Paul for Classical Minnesota Public foundation and advisory Radio. The appearance promoted boards for the Honey Erika Bailey-Johnson, sustainability the group’s Oct. 21 faculty chamber Brake Confluence director, was keynote music recital, which concluded BSU’s Group, which consults speaker for the Woodwind and Piano Day. on branding with the Student Summit at Honey Brake Lodge in the Upper Midwest Pianist Dr. Benjamin Cold and flutist Janesville, La. He attended a Louisiana State Association for Dr. Lauren McNee, adjunct music 4-H Council meeting, was a guest speaker Campus Sustainability instructors, were featured in Classical in a pair of undergraduate sports marketing conference Sept. Minnesota Public Radio’s “Regional courses and an Orientation to Graduate 20-30 at Central Spotlight” on Nov. 13 along with Studies course at Louisiana State University, College in Pella, pianist Seulgee Lee Nelson. and attended a meeting of the National Iowa. At the 2017 4-H Shooting Sports Council at Honey AASHE Conference Dr. Jessica Durgan, assistant professor Brake Lodge. & Expo, held Oct. 15–18 in San Antonio, of English, Bailey-Johnson and Dr. Anna Carlson, contributed the Dr. John Gonzalez, professor of psychology, assistant sustainability director, helped article “Up-tops was named Post-Secondary Teacher of deliver a half-day workshop entitled and Sooties: the Year at the 2017 Minnesota Indian “Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Neo-Victorian Education Association Annual Conference Inclusion Across the Curriculum,” Representations on Nov. 16 in Welch. a presentation titled “Ten Years of of Race and Class Including Wellness in the Sustainability in Gail Carrier’s Dr. Debbie Guelda, professor of biology, Model” and a presentation with BSU Finishing School completed Higher Education Resource graduate student Jordan Lutz called Books” to the Services (HERS) Institute training at the “Working in the Ivory Tower: Breaking forthcoming University of Denver June 19-July 1. She Down the Walls of Academia." collection “The Victorian Period in also participated in the institute’s LUCE Twenty-First Century Children’s and Program for Women in STEM Leadership. Dr. Tim Brockman, an associate professor Adolescent Literature and Culture,” in the School of published by Routledge Press. Scott Guidry, assistant professor of music, Technology, Art is the new director of & Design, was Dr. Mary Fairbanks, associate professor BSU’s jazz bands. He recognized in July as of nursing, has been a member of a “Minnesota-Based presented a the BSU music faculty Online Engineering poster, “American as director of bands Professor to Know” Indian Health since 2013. Guidry spent by the website Issues & Nursing 20 years in the U.S. Air Online Engineering — Undergraduate Force, most recently as Programs. BSU’s Course,” on director of operations Talley Gallery in June 16 at the for The Air Force Band November featured his artwork in an National Alaska in Washington. He exhibition titled “Textures, Slabs and Native American also served as officer in charge of the Thrown Pieces: Ceramic Art by Tim Indian Nurses Ceremonial Brass and Airmen of Note. Brockman.”

16 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Dr. Andy Hafs, associate professor Dennis Lunt, assistant professor of Dr. Sherry Shindelar, adjunct instructor of biology, humanities, and of English, in August completed her has published Veronica Veaux, doctorate in literature and criticism from manuscripts in three assistant professor Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her peer-reviewed of business dissertation was entitled “‘Will you…?’ ‘I journals: “The administration, have will…’ ‘I do’: Re-envisioning Matrimony in effects of riparian agreed to serve Civil War-Era Literature.” disturbance on as co-directors of the condition and BSU's leadership Dr. Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe, summer diets of studies program had his latest book, age-O brook trout for the 2017-18 “The Indian Wars,” (Salvelinus fontinalis) academic year. published by National in three central Appalachian streams,” Geographic this fall. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Dr. Del Lyren, professor of music, had The book includes Sciences; “Quantification of walleye an opportunity to more than 225 archival spawning substrate in a northern rehearse with the photos, illustrations Minnesota river using side-scan sonar,” Army Blues, the and paintings and 11 North American Journal of Fisheries U.S. Army’s top jazz National Geographic Management; and “Seasonal changes in band, in June in maps showing shifting condition of Appalachian brook trout,” Washington. On July territories and battle North American Journal of Fisheries 22, he conducted sites. In addition, Treuer presented at Management. the Twins and Brass the Fourth Annual Rural Arts and Culture event, which brings Summit, June 6-8 at the University of Dr. Heidi Hansen, associate professor together trumpet Minnesota, Morris; was the opening of mathematics, and brass players speaker at the “Let’s Talk!” dinner spent last year to perform the National Anthem at a conversation Oct. 25 in Walker; and on sabbatical Minnesota Twins home game. Lyren participated in an Oct. 5 program called in Europe and also performed and conducted at the “Racism in Cook County” on North Shore Wisconsin. With International Trumpet Guild annual Community Radio. The broadcast was in side trips to conference, held May 29-June 2 in response to reports of racially motivated Germany and Hershey, Pa. bullying in Grand Marais schools. Spain, she spent two months Brenda Mack, assistant professor of Dr. James White, professor of human in Norway at social work, was performance, sport & health, published Hogskulen på one of three “How to Plant a Food Plot the Happy, Vestlandet, a university-college in recipients of the Healthy Way” in the April 2017 issue of Sogndal, examining their elementary 2017 Outstanding MidWest Outdoors. mathematics instruction. In the spring, Service Award from she taught math education classes at the Minnesota Dr. Misty Wilkie, associate professor of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Association nursing, is leading an Wis. Hansen also attended the for Children's effort to revitalize a Association of Mathematics Teacher Mental Health. national organization Educators Conference, Feb. 9-11 in The association for indigenous Orlando, and the National Council recognized Mack nurses and students. of Teachers of Mathematics Annual for her work as director of the Membership in the Conference, April 5-8 in San Antonio. Northwestern Mental Health Center National Alaska Native in Crookston, where she led an effort American Indian Dr. Dwight Jilek, assistant professor of to create a school-based mental Nurses Association music, presented “The Estonian Singing health program that serves 21 school has declined to Revolution” Oct. 3 as part of Bemidji’s districts, including an American Indian around 40 from a Adventures in Lifelong Learning series. reservation. previous high of several hundred. As the association’s president, Wilkie is calling for the thousands of the nation’s 3.6 million nurses who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native to renew their Dr. Lauren McNee, adjunct memberships in the organization. She has instructor of music, completed been involved with the organization for her doctorate in music at the nearly 20 years, beginning as a student . She pub- member. lished two articles in Flute Talk Magazine — “A Conversation with Michelle Willman, assistant professor of Flutist Julia Bogorad-Kogan” and English, has had a short story titled “What to Expect: The Doctoral “Drowning” accepted for publication in the journal MidAmerica later this year. Preliminary Exam” — performed a “French World” program at the Carrie Yavarow, assistant professor of 2016-17 Season of the Baroque nursing, and Amy Weiher, lab services Room in St. Paul and presented a specialist in the Department of Nursing, workshop in collaboration with attended the Simulation User Network Patricia George, editor of Flute Conference, held April 18-20 in San Diego. Talk magazine, at the National Flute Association Convention, held Aug. 10-13 in Minneapolis. www.BemidjiState.edu | 17 The Beavers get fired up during team intro- ductions before their Oct. 22 home game against .

A GREAT LEAP FORWARD — into first NCAA tournament

By Brad Folkestad

For Jim Stone and Bemidji State University soccer, the 2017 season The accolades kept coming. Norton, Arneson, Famestad and Dani was 16 years in the making. Nelson, a senior from Woodbury, each won all-region honors. Famestad became just the third player in BSU soccer history to earn Bemidji State has made steady progress and enjoyed quiet success national postseason recognition when she was named First Team under Stone, who joined BSU as head coach in 2002. All-American by the NCAA Division II Collegiate Commissioners Then came this year’s great leap forward. The Beavers were Association. Arneson earned a place on the CoSIDA Academic undefeated in regular season play, attained a No. 14 national All-America First Team and joined Nelson and Famestad as United ranking in NCAA Division II and earned their first-ever berth in the Soccer Coaches Scholar All-Americans. NCAA tournament. Statistically speaking, Norton matched Katie Meinhardt (2003-06) “What happened this season was more for the greatest individual season in BSU history. She netted 14 than a goal,” said Stone, the program’s goals (second all-time) to go with her 10 assists (second all-time) winningest coach. “I’d say it was a dream. It is something we have envisioned for a long time, so when it came full circle and we saw the fruit of our labor, it was “What happened this season was more something special.” than a goal. I’d say it was a dream.” BSU started strong, with three straight shutout victories that stretched to an – HEAD COACH JIM STONE eight-game winning streak, matching a program record. In October, the Beavers and 38 points. Arneson’s six shutouts placed her in a tie for third on entered the United Soccer Coaches BSU’s single-season shutouts list, while she combined with Anna NCAA rankings for the first time ever. By Fobbe, a junior goalkeeper from St. Paul, to post a team record, season’s end, the 14-0-3 Beavers were finishing the 2017 season with 11 shutouts. one of just four teams in all of Division II Coach Jim Stone preps the squad with an unbeaten record. As successful as BSU was on the pitch, the team equaled that in the classroom, placing 13 on the NSIC All-Academic Team. Among them for its Sept. 16 home game against Though its streak ended with a semifinal was Fobbe, who earned the 2017 NSIC Elite 18 Award for individuals . loss to in the NSIC with the highest academic standing in their respective sports. Tournament, Bemidji State's stellar season was good enough to earn an at-large NCAA berth, nixed in the first While the Beavers will lose five strong players to graduation in May, round by the Auggies, whom BSU had tied at home on Oct. 15. the bar has clearly been raised. The Beavers’ balance and depth, so evident throughout the season, Stone believes a talented and experienced 2018 team can reach were validated Nov. 2 with an unprecedented sweep of the NSIC even higher. individual awards: Rachael Norton ( junior, Mounds View), Offensive “Once you experience something like the NCAA Tournament, Player of the Year; Catherine Arneson (senior, Fort Collins, Colo.), NSIC you want to experience it again,” he said. “What we do with that Goalkeeper of the Year; Miranda Famestad (senior, Sioux Falls, S.D.), motivation is up to us. We want to make sure this wasn’t just a Defensive Player of the Year; Allyson Smith (Brainerd), freshman of one-time thing.” the year; and Stone, NSIC Coach of the Year.

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Freshman propels TRACK & FIELD squad through fall Freshmen break BSU records in first meet of 17-18 season BSU Men’s Golf completed the fall portion of its 2017-18 season with Freshmen Cheri’A Adams and top-two team finishes at three of its Venice Stewart broke Bemidji State six events, including a team title at the indoor track and field records on BSU Invitational on Sept. 14 at Bemidji Dec. 9 in the team’s first full meet, Town and Country Club. Led by Wayzata The Opener in Duluth. Adams broke freshman Ian Mackenzie-Olson, BSU was the school record in the long jump, third in the NSIC, averaging 300.7 strokes and Stewart set the program mark Cheri’A Adams per round. Olson not only paced the in the 60-meter dash. BSU roster recording four rounds under Stewart’s time of 7.81 earned her par but also led the NSIC in scoring a first-place finish against runners average during the from University of Minnesota fall season, with 73.1 Duluth and Northern Michigan Freshman golfer Ian MacKenzie-Olson takes a fairway shot over 14 rounds. University. The new record breaks Sept. 14 at the BSU Invitational at Bemidji Town and Country Club. Taylor Sautbine’s time of 7.88 set in 2013. Adams made her mark in the Venice Stewart triple jump with a jump of 36 feet, 30 Beavers make Fall Academic All-NSIC Team 9.75 inches. The jump, which placed her second in the event, beat the previous BSU Bemidji State landed 30 student-athletes on the 2017 Fall Academic All-NSIC Team. Honorees mark of 35-11, set in 2005 by Ashley Spolarich. have a grade point average of 3.20 or better and are members of a varsity traveling team who have reached sophomore standing with at least one full year completed at their school. BSU The Beavers’ season resumes Jan. 13 when they Soccer led the fall contingent, at 13, followed by football with 11 and three each from cross host the all-day Super 8 Open at the Gillett country and volleyball. Wellness Center. TENNIS Winona standout gives Fodness FOOTBALL first early commitment in his tenure Krause receives Glen Galligan Award Following the team’s success last year, Bemidji NSIC football coaches selected Jake Krause, a Wadena senior, for the 2017 State Tennis has gained its first early signee NSIC Glen Galligan Award recipient at season’s end. The award goes to a four- since Mark Fodness took over as head coach year student-athlete who is both academically superior and makes a positive six seasons ago, and perhaps the first in contribution to his school. Krause, a perennial All-NSIC selection, carries a 3.66 program history. GPA and is majoring in sports management and business administration. He has Jake Krause Winona High School senior Layna Rutkowski volunteered with a Bemidji food shelter, the Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji, Special made a commitment to attend Bemidji State Olympics and BSU’s elementary school reading partnership. Krause is the 10th Beaver to during the NCAA’s early signing period, which win the award since its inception in 1948 and the first since Nathan Sannes in 2005. began Nov. 8. A six-time tennis letterwinner, 18 All-NSIC selections equal record Rutkowski has compiled a high school record of 120-34. She is a four-time All-Big Nine Bemidji State Football matched a program record with 18 selections for 2017 All-NSIC Conference selection, earning first-team honors honors. Jordan Hein, Jake Krause, Andrew Lackowski, Brandon Schindler, Niko Daniello, three times. The three-year team captain Gunner Olszewski and John Vogeler headlined the group as members of the All-NSIC earned a Section 1 AA runner-up finish and is First Team, while the Beavers totaled an additional six on the All-NSIC Second Team a Minnesota State High School League State and five on the All-NSIC Honorable Mention team. Tournament participant as a doubles player. Under Fodness’ direction, the Beavers achieved a program-record 12-6 season in 2017 and earned six All-NSIC postseason awards. WOMEN’S HOCKEY Deters named HERO of the Week Bemidji State senior goaltender Erin Deters earned the NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey HERO of the Week from HERO Sports after she backstopped the Beavers to a series sweep over St. Cloud State University, Nov. 10-11. The Sartell senior made 38 saves as she held the Huskies scoreless through both games of the WCHA series. Her second and third shutouts of the season place her fourth on BSU’s all-time shutouts list, with five. Senior goaltender Erin Deters

Winona High School senior Layna Rutkowski (center front) www.BemidjiState.edu | 19 made a commitment to BSU during the NCAA early signing period. 2017

omecoming is all about tradition, but Bemidji State University’s 2017 observance on Sept. H22-24 included new events with the promise of establishing new traditions. Chief among these was the 80th Anniversary Choir Concert, which drew more than 75 alumni members of the Bemidji Choir to perform with current students, reminisce and honor iconic former choral director Dr. Paul Brandvik. A first-time Greek Alumni & Friends Reunion also had a promising debut with an evening gathering in the American Indian Resource Center. A rainy forecast led to cancellation of the downtown parade, but a full schedule of activities made for a busy and fun weekend.

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u Col. Dan Rose '73 (left) with Marlene Bowen ’73 and Randy Bowen ’73 at the Football Reunion on Sept. 23 in the American Indian Resource Center. v Outstanding Alumni honorees Jason Edens ’07 (left), Dr. Dale Greenwalt ’75, Brian Maciej ’86 and Dr. Gene Ness ’66 are recognized at halftime with President Faith Hensrud on Sept. 23. w The Front Fenders entertain the crowd at the Beaver Block Party & Street Dance on Sept. 23 in downtown Bemidji. x Head Coach Brent Bolte directs the team in Chet Anderson Stadium. y Coach Bolte joins his players in a traditional lake plunge to celebrate their 40-22 victory over Southwest Minnesota State. z Homecoming Queen Kaitlynn Arbogast is crowned on Sept. 18 in the BSU Gymnasium. { Homecoming Queen and King Kaitlynn Arbogast and Adam Roehl. | Bemidji Choir alums at their 80th Anniversary Concert at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bemidji. } Current BSU Director of Choral Music Dr. Dwight Jilek (left), former choral director Dr. Paul Brandvik (1967-98) and BSU Alumni Choir Director Mark Carlson ’75 at the 80th Anniversary Concert. ~ Alumni Leaders in the Classroom business panelist Dr. James Midboe ’06 (standing) with Dr. Mary Eaton ’91 and Jacob Bluhm ’08 on Sept. 22 in Memorial Hall. Alpha Gamma Sigma members at the Sept. 23 Greek Alumni & Friends Reunion in the American Indian Resource Center. Beaver Pride Advisory Board President Kevin Waldhausen (left) with member Jim Martens. Student fans cheer the Beavers www.BemidjiState.eduduring the football game. | 21 HONORS gala More than 250 people gathered Sept. 22 for BSU’s 2017 2017 Homecoming Honors Gala in the Sanford Center Ball- room. The event honored four Outstanding Alumni honorees and one Young Alumni honoree, in addition to recognition of new members of giving societies based on individuals’ total lifetime giving or planned gifts.

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD Created in 1972, the Outstanding Alumni Award is the Alumni and Foundation’s highest honor and takes professional accomplishments and community service into consideration. Including the 2017 honorees, there are 189 Bemidji State alumni who have received this award.

Jason Edens ’07 graduated summa cum laude from Brian Maciej ’86 earned his bachelor’s degree in Bemidji State University with a master’s degree in en- design technology from Bemidji State University and vironmental policy and planning. A former recipient of cultivated a successful 30-year career in marketing utility bill assistance, Edens has long had a passion for communications and design technology. He is pres- finding long-term, sustainable solutions to challenges ident of Lime Valley Advertising in Mankato, where facing low-income families. In graduate school, he he has worked since the company's founding in 1988. began to better understand the programs available, and Maciej purchased and incorporated the full-service with support from BSU's Department of Environmental advertising agency in 1996. Employing a staff of 12, Studies he laid the groundwork for what would become Lime Valley Advertising offers business-to-business the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance, a nonprofit advertising and marketing communications to man- dedicated to making solar energy available to all income levels. Edens ufacturers, businesses, educational institutions and civic organizations. founded RREAL in 2000 and has served as its visionary executive director He is a two-time recipient of the International Award of Merit from the ever since, overseeing more than 500 low-income solar installations; facili- International Association of Printing House Craftsmen. Maciej serves as tating hundreds of solar trainings for community colleges, high schools, the chairman of the commercial arts advisory board at , design-build community and community groups; and engaging policymakers on the Rasmussen College multi-media advisory board and on the art and and stakeholders regarding low-income solar initiatives, frequently affecting design board at Bemidji State, where he volunteers to evaluate individual policy decisions. RREAL has become a partner in a presidential initiative — the senior portfolio presentations. He also serves on the executive board of National Community Solar Partnership — and worked with the Leech Lake the Twin Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America as volunteer vice Band of Ojibwe to build the first fully low-income community solar garden president of marketing, is a consultant to the Riverbend Center for Entre- in Minnesota, providing solar electricity to energy-assistance recipients on preneurial Facilitation board, and provides volunteer marketing assistance its reservation. He lives in Backus with his wife, BJ Allen, who is the special for the Greater Mankato Area United Way and other local organizations. projects manager for RREAL. He lives in Mankato.

22 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

Initiated in 2011, honors a Bemidji State graduate 40 years of age or younger who has had outstanding achievement in career, public service and/or volunteer activities.

Dr. Guylaine Haché ’04 is a patent litigation attorney in Chicago. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University with a double major in biology and chemistry. In 2009, she completed her doctoral dissertation at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics. Upon completion of her thesis, Haché was awarded the Beatrice Z. Milne and Theodore Brandenburg Award, which recognizes exceptional research by graduate students in the basic biomedical sciences. She then moved on to Northwestern University's Fienberg School of Medicine in Chicago, where she was a postdoctoral fellow. She u v was recognized as a finalist for a postdoctoral fellowship by the Life Young Alumni honoree Dr. Guylaine Haché ’04. Outstanding Science Research Foundation. In 2010, she was hired as a technical Alumni honoree Dr. Gene Ness ’66. w Ed and Marla Patrias, executive adviser for Ropes & Gray LLP, a law firm with offices throughout the director of the Alumni & Foundation, are recognized by President Faith world. In 2016, she earned her Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent Hensrud for $50,000 of lifetime giving to BSU. x Outstanding alum College of Law. Now employed by Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik y z LLP, Haché represents pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation Brian Maciej ’86 Jerry ’79 and Becky ’78 Tischer. Dancing to the under the Hatch-Waxman Act and the Biologics Price Competition band The R Factor. { Dr. Harold Borchers (left), emeriti professor of and Innovation Act. While at Bemidji State, she was a member of the biology, with former student Dr. Dale Greenwalt ’77 and Dr. Jim Barta, Women’s Hockey team and was named the 2001-01 WCHA Student- dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Ecology | Alumni Athlete of the Year. She is a five-time marathon finisher and is fluent & Foundation Board President Ben McAninch congratulates Outstand- in French. She lives in Chicago with her wife, Brittany. ing Alumni Jason Edens.

Dr. Gene Ness ’66 taught a generation of medical and grad- Dr. Dale Greenwalt ’77 is a biochemist who has uate students in biochemistry and molecular biology. After spent much of his retirement volunteering with the earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bemidji Smithsonian National Museum of History to unearth State University, Ness won a scholarship to attend graduate and discover 46-million-year-old insects fossilized in school at the University of North Dakota in the Biochemistry the Kishenehn oil shale formation in Glacier National Department, School of Medicine. He obtained his doctorate Park. A Brainerd native, he began his career teaching in 1971 and did post-doctoral work at the University of math and science in Western Samoa through the Wisconsin, College of Medicine, in the Department of Phys- Peace Corps. Greenwalt graduated from Bemidji State iological Chemistry. In 1974, Ness joined the University of with his teaching certificate and a master’s degree. South Florida, College of Medicine, as a faculty member. He He taught middle and high school science for one later was named a full professor, and after 38 years of service he retired in 2012 year before enrolling at Iowa State University to begin working toward as professor emeritus of molecular medicine. Many of Ness's students went on his doctorate in comparative biochemistry. He earned his doctorate and to become highly successful themselves, filling research positions in major bio- then completed a post-doctorate program at the University of Maryland tech companies and faculty positions at institutions such as Penn State, Baylor, before serving as a professor of biochemistry at San Jose State University, Vanderbilt, University of South Florida and the University of Pittsburgh. Others where he focused his research on a membrane protein present in cells became caring, dedicated physicians. His research on molecular mechanisms for that secrete milk. When his wife, Kim Warren, took a job with a pharma- cholesterol synthesis and degradation in the cell contributed to the under- ceutical company, the couple moved to Maryland, and Greenwalt joined standing of cholesterol metabolism, which was important to the development the research institute of the American Red Cross, continuing his work on of statin drugs. His work resulted in the publication of 108 full-length papers in the membrane protein. Kim eventually founded a biotechnology company major biochemical and molecular biology journals. Ness and his wife, Colleen, named Poietic Technologies, and Greenwalt served as its director of have been married 28 years and have four grown children and three grandchil- research. Upon retirement in 2007, he sought out volunteer opportunities dren. They live in Tampa, Fla. to stay active.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 23 ALUMNINEWS Elderhostel Experience in June will feature interactive crime-solving

Bemidji State University is renewing its guest speakers, hands-on learning and a Elderhostel program with a Criminal team exercise. Participants should be fit Investigation Experience from June 11-14 enough for moderate physical activity, both on the BSU campus. Criminal justice indoors and out. professors will walk participants through Participants will stay in a BSU residence hall the entire process of solving a crime. and eat in the campus dining hall. The total This highly interactive event will follow five-day cost is $450 if registered by March 1 the detailed steps of processing a mock or $495 if you register between March 2- crime scene and solving the puzzle to April 6. For more information or to register, determine who, what, where, when, why visit bsualumni.org or contact Angie Gora at and how. Activities will include tours, (218) 755-2851 or [email protected].

Arizona events on March 16-17 will feature golf, lunch and socials The schedule is set for the Alumni & begin at 8 a.m., and the luncheon will start Foundation’s annual Southwest Events on with a noon social followed by the meal at March 16-17 in Tucson and Mesa, Ariz. 12:30 p.m. Plans also call for a happy hour A March 16 luncheon will be at Teresa’s and social that evening at a location to Mosaic Café beginning at 11:30 a.m., be determined. followed by a golf outing and luncheon at Please register by March 2 at bsualumni. the Apache Wells Country Club in Mesa on org. For information, call (218) 755-3989 or March 17. The optional golf event will email [email protected].

Alumni & Foundation Gift Officer Adrian Dunn (left) joins Bob Gill, Phil Emrie and Fred Baker '61 on March 4 during the Southwest Events luncheon at Apache Wells Country Club in Mesa, Ariz.

Green & White Dinner and Auction Students have until Feb. 1 to seek Deadline approaches to nominate returns April 14 at Sanford Center Alumni Relative Scholarships alumni award honorees for 2018 Final planning is underway for the biennial First-year, returning and transfer students Nominations are due Feb. 1 for several Green & White Dinner and Auction for BSU with a BSU alumni relative who has upcoming awards programs that recognize Athletics, to be held April 14 in the arena of contributed to the university through the alumni for their contributions to Bemidji Bemidji’s Sanford Center. BSU Alumni & Foundation may apply for State, their professions or their communities. The Green & White is the largest and most an Alumni Relative Scholarship. Online applications are available for important charity event for BSU Athletics, Awards of $1,000 are allocated in the following categories at www. raising more than $100,000 in both 2014 payments of $500 for each semester of bsualumni.org: and 2016. This $100 per person party opens the academic year. Apply at http://bit. Outstanding Alumni, Young Alumni and with a unique silent auction and reception ly/2BR94hX or call (218) 755-3989 for Alumni Service Awards are presented at 5 p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner and more information. The application annually at the Homecoming Honors one-of-a-kind live auction at 6:30 p.m. deadline is Feb. 1. These annual awards are Gala to recognize individuals Watch for a save-the-date card and made possible by contributions to the who have made invitation, or call (218) 755-2294 for Lakeside Fund. In 2017, 45 Alumni Relative outstanding contributions more information. Scholarships were awarded from a pool of to their industries and 100 applicants. communities. The 2018 gala will be held Oct. 5.

Teammates offer moral support during the 2017 Galen Nagle Golf Tournament on July 21 at Bemidji Town and Country Club.

24 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY MAKE SURE THE BSU ALUMNI OFFICE HAS YOUR LATEST CONTACT INFORMATION Alumni who have changed jobs, gotten married and those who have multiple or seasonal addresses are asked to share their contact information with the Alumni Office so you can stay up to date on news and events. Go to bsualumni.org or call (218) 755-3989.

New president and officers named for Alumni & Foundation Board The BSU Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors elected new officers at its annual meeting on Sept. 22 in Bemidji. The officers are: president, Peggy Ingison ’74, senior director of administration and Dick McIntire '66 addresses members of Bemdji State's former support, Minnesota Alpha Nu Omega fraternity as they prepare to dedicate named Historical Society; bricks in support of BSU scholarships. president-elect, Tom Anderson, ’70, CEO, Alpha Nu Omega alumni honor Integrated Retirement; past with bricks and support vice president, Cynthia Cashman ’85, executive Members of Bemidji State’s former Alpha Nu Omega director, Minnesota State fraternity gathered at BSU Sept. 8-9 for a reunion and Fair Foundation; dedication of named patio bricks between the David Park treasurer, Tiffany Baer House and Alumni House, with proceeds going to the Alpha Paine, president/CEO, Nu Omega / Alpha Tau Omega scholarship fund. Security Bank USA; and Peggy Ingison, 2017-18 president of the BSU Alumni & Alpha Nu Omega was active at BSU from 1962 to 1975, and at-large officer, Elise Foundation Board, recognizes donors during the Honors members have stayed connected. About 200 of them Durbin ’01, transit-ori- Gala on Sept. 22 in the Bemidji Sanford Center. purchased $100 bricks inscribed with their names and the ented development names of deceased members, as well as a centerpiece program manager, Hennepin County. The outgoing president is Ben featuring the fraternity’s name and Greek insignia. McAninch, '99, attorney, Blethen, Gage & Krause. In addition to the brick dedication on Sept. 9, the weekend The board also elected Fred Baker ’61, a retired leader in American included a welcome reception, campus tour, home-opener Indian health services, as a new member. football game versus Concordia and banquet.

Make recommendations for 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame by March 1 BSU prepares to celebrate Following a March 1 deadline, the BSU coaches for their contributions to the 100-year history in 2018-19 Alumni B-Club will begin reviewing tradition of BSU Athletics. For detailed Planning continues for Bemidji State’s nominations for induction into the award criteria and to submit a nomina- centennial celebration, scheduled to run from Athletics Hall of Fame in spring 2019. tion, visit bsualumni.org. For questions, April 2018 to October 2019. That span The Hall of Fame recognizes outstand- call (218) 755-2599 or email alumni@ stretches from the groundbreaking of the ing teams, individual athletes and bemidjistate.edu. Bemidji Normal School in April 1918 to the arrival of its first students in September 1919. A campus kickoff event has Twin Cities’ Freshman Send-Offs give initiative a strong beginning tentatively been set for April 4, E which is also Student TAT UNI The Twin Cities Alumni Chapter’s first-ever In addition to chapter-hosted picnics I S VE Achievement Day. The J R ID S BSU-Bound Freshman Send-Off events, and a chance to meet fellow alums and I 15-month observance M T held July 27 at Lebanon Hills fellow students, new freshmen heard E Y will include special B Park in Eagan and Aug. 3 at from BSU administrators about what to editions of the BSU Elm Creek Park in Maple expect as they begin their college E N N magazine, scholarly T I Grove, both drew careers and how to get the most out of E AT lectures, musical NN R gatherings of the experience. IA EEB performances and a incoming students, Based on this initial success, the souvenir booklet. parents, alumni chapter is planning similar events for Watch the Alumni & Foundation e-newslet- and Bemidji next summer. For information, call ter, social media and other communications State staff. (218) 755-3989. for details on how you can participate.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 25 Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale admin- isters the oath of office to John Bolduc '86 as the 18th superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol on Oct. 16 in Lincoln, Neb.

By Maryhelen Chadwick

Despite thinking he was on a path to retirement after 30 years “I was hooked once I met him and had a tour of campus,” in law enforcement, John Bolduc now finds himself in the early Bolduc said. “He did not sell the place short.” days of his biggest job yet — as superintendent of the Nebraska In addition to his immediate connection with swimming, Bolduc State Patrol. said it took only a few classes for him to know that criminal justice He was sworn in on Oct. 16, taking the helm of a force with 730 was the right choice for his major. The nobility of law enforcement employees and an $85 million annual budget. The appointment appealed to him, as did the opportunity to get paid to help people. continues a career that includes service in San Diego, Brainerd, He joined the Criminal Justice Club, eventually becoming its Mora and Maple Grove, where it all began. president. Through the club, he presented at a professional As a student at Osseo High School, Bolduc met Dawn, a high conference in Las Vegas. That conference and his trip to Nationals school sweetheart who became his wife of 31 years. He also for swimming his freshman year — his first trip on an airplane caught the attention of the late Bemidji State University men’s — were just a few of the opportunities Bemidji State provided swimming coach Lee Ahlbrecht, who recruited him to join the for a young man who wouldn’t have had them otherwise. university’s nationally known program. After graduating with honors in 1986, Bolduc attended Alexandria Bolduc recalls Ahlbrecht as down-to-Earth and inspirational at Technical College to receive formal police training. He then began the same time. He appreciated that the coach stressed the his first professional job search. The economy was slow, so he importance of both academics and athletics. The two also had applied for every job available. He sought seven jobs in Minnesota similar interests beyond swimming — hunting, fishing and other and North Dakota and received seven job offers. He is sure his outdoor activities. time at BSU helped make him a top candidate.

26 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY John and Dawn Bolduc at home in Lincoln, Neb., on Dec. 10.

During his senior year, Bolduc interned with the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department. He said his professors allowed him to “write my own script” for the internship, get credit for it and work with law enforcement professionals. That experience opened the door for Bolduc to become a Maple Grove Police officer. It was the easy choice for his first job, he said. His fiancée lived there. It was home. He quickly expanded his knowledge and gained diverse experience during the 12 years he served the people of his hometown. He eventually became a detective and acquired skills he would use later as an executive. Also during that time, the Bolducs married and welcomed daughter Abbie and leadership development were key candidate. His previous roles taught him to and son Eric. reasons he got the job. Additional factors objectively assess where things are and included his professional training and where they should be and to establish the Bolduc’s second job was a three-year development of police chiefs and steps to get there. stint as police chief in Mora. He was hired supervisors. Courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network to transition the department of only eight The Nebraska State Patrol is spread across full-time officers to a more modern force The Harbor Police’s 141 sworn officers and a largely rural state that stretches 430 miles — by implementing procedures and 25 civilians provide law enforcement and from Iowa to Wyoming. There are six troop standards like those in Maple Grove. He marine firefighting services on San Diego areas, and Bolduc has spent the first demonstrated his ability to manage Bay, at San Diego International Airport and several weeks on the road, trying to shake change and emerged as a municipal along the tidelands within its jurisdiction. hands with every officer and staff member. He contends the best part of being new is the chance to be open to new ideas from “I learned to look at everything. That’s what his fellow public servants. makes a good detective, and considering other “I want them to know we’re in this together,” Bolduc said. viewpoints helped me in my leadership positions.” Looking back at the arc of his career, he said his – JOHN BOLDUC ’86 education and experi- ence with different police leader in the state. In 2001, he Bolduc thought the San Diego job might be sizes and types of accepted the challenge of leading the his last in law enforcement, but a friend told police forces have Brainerd Police Force, serving as chief for him about the Nebraska position and said it made him uniquely nine years. sounded perfect for him. prepared for this When Eric, their youngest, left for He decided he “wasn’t quite done yet,” plus new role. college, the Bolducs faced the common the job had the added incentive of bringing “I learned to think empty-nester question, “What do we the Bolducs much closer to Abbie and Eric, more globally, to do now?” They arrived at a common who now live in Bloomington and Overland look for other Minnesota answer: “Move somewhere Park, Kan., respectively. ideas and to work warm.” After the previous Nebraska patrol collaboratively,” Bolduc In 2010, the couple departed for Southern superintendent was fired, state officials said. “I learned to look at California, where Bolduc had been hired faced a challenge of rebuilding public everything. That’s what makes as San Diego Harbor Police Chief. confidence and were looking for someone a good detective, and considering According to the Port of San Diego, outside the organization. Bolduc’s skill in other viewpoints helped Bolduc’s municipal experience and analyzing situations and finding ways to me in my leadership The badge of the specialization in tactical teams, training make things better made him an ideal positions.” Nebraska State Patrol.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 27 AQUATIC BIOLOGY PIONEER leaves lasting legacy

By Maryhelen Chadwick

Tales have long been shared around Lake Bemidji, and one of them could be about the man who established the aquatic biology program at Bemidji State University and the woman who helped it endure. Bemidji State President Harry Bangsberg was looking for someone with a pioneering spirit in 1965 when he recruited the late Dr. Charles “Chuck” Holt to expand the biology department. Holt, who had recently earned his doctorate from the University of Minnesota, moved north with his wife, Lynne, to take his first job. They thought they would see what a few years would bring at the lakeside campus. Lynne Holt recalls that the opportunity appealed to Chuck because Bangsberg challenged him to build an aquatic biology program where none existed. As a student who completed all of his studies in either a classroom or a lab, Chuck was determined to take advantage of the university’s unique setting and get Bemidji State students out on the water. He learned about a surplus center in the Minneap- olis area for items discarded by state departments. He and other faculty members traveled there almost monthly to pick up items for their fledgling department. A microfiche reader became a fish scale reader to study limnology and two bridge pontoons became a floating classroom known as “The Barge.” The Barge “was a huge step forward” in the development of the program. It allowed students to get water samples and establish baselines of data about Lake Bemidji in its pivotal position on the Mississippi River chain. “It was big and clumsy,” Holt recalled. “It sunk a few times. That’s how the program got started.”

Lynne Holt '80 at home in St. Paul on Dec. 16.

28 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Lynne Holt speaks at the dedication of the Charles S. Holt research room in Sattgast Hall's H.T. Peters Aquatic Biology Lab on April 29, 2011.

“Dr. Holt was a professional who was serious about research and held high expectations for all of his students.” – JOE GRABOWSKI ’81

Firsthand experience of those early “Dr. Holt was a professional who was Having begun with a single professor, the challenges motivated her in 2010 to serious about research and held high aquatic biology now has three faculty create an endowment that supports the expectations for all of his students,” members teaching 70 to 80 students who aquatic biology program Chuck was so Grabowski said at the time. choose among areas of emphasis in integral in starting. Holt echoes Grabowski’s sentiment and wetlands ecology, aquatic systems and This gift went beyond the scholarship describes the unique traits a person needs fisheries biology. In addition, many biology endowment created by family, colleagues to be a successful field biologist, traits her master’s students concentrate on the and friends after Chuck’s death in 1998. late husband possessed. aquatic sciences. The department has a strong relationship with the Minnesota The Charles S. Holt Memorial Scholarship is “They have to be curious and they have to Department of Natural Resources, which awarded annually to an outstanding love the outdoors,” she said. aquatic biology student on campus. translates into research opportunities for While technology simplifies such routine students. Holt worked with BSU Alumni & Founda- tasks as taking daily measurements, Holt For Holt, who in 1980 earned her own tion staff to determine the direction and remembers the rigor and dedication master’s degree in biology, the ongoing design of her support. With $50,000, she required to gather data. created an endowment in Chuck’s memory vitality of aquatic biology at BSU has been In addition to a hardy nature, field that allowed for continued development of personally rewarding. biologists need to be able to share their aquatic biology at BSU, including creation “It just seemed to work out,” she said, “It’s findings with other scientists in a of a research room in Sattgast Hall and the great to see the program thrive.” professional manner. According to Holt, her purchase of a pontoon boat – one not husband thought it was very important for made from spare parts. Aquatic biology students take samples May 4 on Lake Bemidji students to confer with other scientists, from a pontoon boat purchased with funds donated by Lynne Students learn about the proper equip- make presenta- Holt in honor of her late husband, Dr. Charles Holt. ment to collect data. That data, in turn, is tions at confer- the basis for several university courses. ences and publish The balance between academic and field their findings. work is the strength of the program. BSU’s “He worked with research-based curriculum allows students them and worked to be certified as fish biologists with the with them and American Fisheries Society. worked with Likewise, the new pontoon is an invaluable them to make resource for teaching and recruitment, said sure they were Associate Professor Andrew Hafs, who ready,” she said. oversees the fisheries biology unit. Every effort he “Every potential student sees that boat,” made was to Dr. Hafs said. advance the Professor Holt’s legacy has inspired aquatic biology support from others, as well. In 2017, BSU program at alumni Joe ‘81 and Patty ‘81 Grabowski Bemidji State and made a gift in Holt’s honor to the research prepare students for success after fund that has been renamed the “Dr. graduation, she said. Charles and Lynne Holt Aquatic Biology With ingenuity, hard work and the Endowed Research Fund.” Joe Grabowski foresight of the administration, he was was a student of Holt and mentioned him able to put the program together from when accepting an Outstanding Alumni scratch and work at BSU until retiring in Award in 2015. 1996, Holt said. Dr. Charles and Lynne Holt

www.BemidjiState.edu | 29 CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

30 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY u Convocation on Aug. 18 in the BSU Gymnasium. v Chemistry Club Eclipse Viewing Party on Aug. 21. w Assistant Professor Dr. Nicky Michael presents during Indigenous Peoples & Treaty Day events on Aug. 9 in the American Indian Resource Center. x Paddleboarding during Sunday in the Park on Aug. 20 at Diamond Point Park. y BSU Trapshooting Club practice on Oct. 6 at the Bemidji Trap & Skeet Club. z Jingle Pops concert on Dec. 2 in the Bangsberg Main Theater. { Microaggressions Workshop on Nov. 20 in the lower Hobson Union. | Madrigal Dinners rehearsal on Nov. 29 at Concordia Language Villages. } Bemidji-area princesses at the 46th annual BSU Powwow on Nov. 18 in the John Glas Fieldhouse. ~ Marketing student trade show on Nov. 29 for the Bemidji LaunchPad Entrepreneurs Meetup in the Mayflower Building. Bemidji American Legion presents colors on Nov. 9 in front of Deputy Hall. First-Generation Student Celebration on Nov. 8 in the lower Hobson Union. Major & Career Expo on Oct. 25 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. Dr. Tom and Sandy Richard pose with Hope Johnson, a recipient of their named scholarship for elementary education students, following the 2017 Scholarship Appreciation Breakfast on Oct. 7 in the Bemidji Sanford Center. About 650 students, parents and donors attended. HAPPENINGS

www.BemidjiState.edu | 31 in Bemidji in Bemidji 2017 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

emidji State University was a host Bfor the Bassmaster College Series National Championship, held Aug. 10-12 on Lake Bemidji and connecting waters. This event, co-hosted by the Visit Bemidji tourism marketing organization and the city of Bemidji, featured the 90 best collegiate teams from across the nation. Among them were a pair of two- person teams from BSU, one of which placed ninth and the other 35th.

u A team from Bryan College in Tennes- see was in first place all three days of the tournament. v Mitch (left) and Thor Swanson of BSU prepare for weigh-in on Day 3, Aug. 12. w President Faith Hensrud opened the tournament with a ceremo- nial first cast on Aug. 10. x The two qualifying teams for Bemidji State, Mitch (left) and Thor Swanson and Luke Gilland and Robby Troje, pose with the team boat at an Aug. 7 Meet the Teams event at Bemidji State. y A pair of competitors try their luck in the Mississippi River on Aug. 11. zThe pre-tournament banquet at BSU on Aug. 9. { A boat heads towards Lake Irving on Aug. 11.

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32 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY in Bemidji CLASSTowns are in Minnesota unless noted. NOTES Alumni names appear in bold. Send information to [email protected] or call toll free: (877)278-2586. Lindsey Nelson directs the new Just for ‘11 Darci McGillivray was hired as an Kix dance program in McGregor and is also administrative/account- teaching math at McGregor High School. She ing assistant by the city lives in McGrath. of Motley after she fin- ished an internship there

in September 2016. She John Rusch is an exercise physiologist ‘14 expects to graduate this for Sanford Medical Center in Bagley, focusing spring with a degree in on cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary accounting from Central rehabilitation. He lives in Bemidji. Lakes College in Brain- Darci McGillivray Cory Johnson is a erd. McGillivray lives in Staples. graphic designer for the Rachel (Battles) Pearce joined the family RedHouseMedia, an ad- medicine team at Altru Clinic in Warroad Joe Otto vertising agency based as a nurse practitioner. in Brainerd, where he She has a doctorate of lives. ‘17 Joe Otto is a farm bill technician for nursing practice, family the Big Stone Soil and Water Conservation Dana Skjod is an assis- nurse practitioner de- District in Ortonville. He works on programs tant project manager for Cory Johnson gree from the University such as the voluntary Conservation Reserve Knutson Construction of Iowa. Pearce lives in Program, which converts cropland to in their Minneapolis office. She has worked Warroad with her hus- privately owned native habitat. Otto lives closely on the recent Mercy Hospital expan- band, Josh. They have Rachel Pearce in Lesterville. sion project. She lives in Rogers. three children.

Ashley Palmer works for Grand Itasca ‘16 Autumn Aeling teaches first grade ‘13 Dr. Trevor Andrews has joined the Clinic & Hospital, where she is a full-time at Ashby Public School, where she also is Scotland Bakke Dental athletic trainer at Grand head softball coach. She previously taught practice in Bemidji after Rapids High School. She first grade for a year in the Brainerd schools. receiving his degree previously worked for Aeling lives in Hewitt. from the University of Essentia-St. Joseph’s and Minnesota School of Keylee Schoon is in her first year as a fourth- was was head athletic Dentistry. He lives in grade teacher at Menahga Public School trainer at Brainerd High Bemidji. after previously substitute teaching in the School. Palmer lives in Grand Rapids. Menahga, Park Rapids and Sebeka districts. Dr. Trevor Andrews She lives in Menahga. Ashley Palmer

Ryan Olson is an associate web engineer for Sundog, an industry JOSH THARALDSON '09 was leader in marketing and elected president of the Minnesota technology that special- Science Teachers Association for a izes in manufacturing. four-year term. He is in his eighth year He previously worked teaching science at Marshall County as a freelance web Central High School. This past summer, designer and developer. Tharaldson traveled to Costa Rica to Olson lives in Fargo. Ryan Olson study lowland rain forests and inves- tigate the biotic, physical and cultural ‘15 Nicole Dupay has forces that affect tropical joined CW Technology there. He lives in Goodridge. as a human resources and marketing coordi- nator. She previously was an admissions representative and recruiter for Bemidji

State University. Dupay Nicole Dupay lives in Duluth.

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‘10 Nicholas Wentworth graduated from Tim Dirkes is a patrol and field training the University of New officer for the Grand England College of Rapids Police Depart- Dental Medicine with ment, where he has a degree in dentistry. worked since 2011. He He and his wife, Ken- previously worked for dra, live in Windham, the Winnebago Police Maine, with their two Department. Dirkes children, but plan lives in Grand Rapids. to relocate to North Nicholas Wentworth Tim Dirkes

Carolina, where he Rachel (Moen) Columbus was will join a private dental practice. ‘04 awarded the James Trudeau Award by the ‘08 Kyle McMartin is the new assistant Lakes Center for Youth and RESZEL CYCLES TO AID principal of Bemidji Families. She has worked BREAST CANCER FIGHT Middle School, where for the Wyoming Police he has worked as a Department since 2006, Inspired by his wife’s recovery from breast cancer, teacher and a coach developing the Police Ed- long-distance bicyclist Al Reszel last summer rode from at the middle school ucating Area Kids program the St. Paul area to New York City, raising awareness and for seven years. He Rachel Columbus in 2013. Columbus and donations for breast cancer research. and his wife, Ashley, her husband, John, live in On June 5, he plans to set out on a 3,500-mile ride from live in Bemidji with Andover and have three young children. Los Angeles to the Midtown Manhattan office of the their three children. Kyle McMartin Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a trip expected to Nikki (Baird) Brink was take 45-60 days. Jessica (Olson) Horn is promoted to chief op- director of the Bagley Day Activity Center. erations officer at First Reszel completed the 21-day, 1,700-mile ride to New York She is responsible for day-to-day operations National Bank Bemidji. on June 3 after setting out from Afton State Park. He raised and the center’s thrift shop, as well as the She joined the bank more than $7,000 through donations collected at advance Pine Ridge Residence for seniors, home to as human resources events and through social media and the internet. several of the center’s. Horn lives in Gonvick manager in 2011. She “It’s about the struggle, the care, the research and the with her husband, Troy. They have one child. graduated from the cure,” said Reszel, who with wife Terry founded Pink Pedals Graduate School of 4 A Cure, their fundraising organization, in 2016. Melanie Wilson is dean of Liberal Arts and Nikki Brink Banking in Madison, Public Services for In June 2016, he set a precedent for his cross-country ride Wis., in August. She and her hus- Hawaii Community with a six-day, 517-mile solo ride from St. Paul to Geneva, band, Robert, live in Bemidji. They College in Hilo, Hawaii. Ill., also in support of cancer research. have three children. She previously was Terry’s cancer journey began in 2001 with multiple biopsies director of assess- and ultrasounds that ultimately led to a diagnosis in 2010. ment and institutional Soon thereafter, she underwent a bilateral mastectomy. research at Leech Reszel has been a road cyclist for more than a quarter-cen- Lake Tribal College. Melanie Wilson KAYLA BELL '04 (far right) is the latest tury and continues to participate in rides against breast Wilson lives in Hilo of three generations from the same family to cancer around the Midwest. with her husband, graduate from Bemidji State and enter careers After 29 years as a business executive and trainer for Paul, and their two children. in education. She is student support coordi- companies such as Well Fargo and Great Western Bank, the nator at Burnside Elementary School in Red Richmond resident decided to return to school, earning his Andrea Whiting is finance manager Wing, where she lives. Her mother, WANDA master’s degree in special education from Bemidji State ‘07 for United Way of (ROHL) BELL (’79), was principal of University in 2013. Northeastern Minne- Pillager Elementary School before retiring in Reszel continues to teach special education at Yellow sota in Chisholm. She 1998. She and her husband, Steve, have three Medicine East High School in Granite Falls, and when he previously had been a adult children. Kayla’s grandmother, BETTY isn’t teaching or riding, he enjoys time with his wife, Terry, volunteer and served (SWANSON) ROHL (’74) began the chain and their two children and four grandchildren. on the board before by teaching country school in Pillager for 29 To learn more about the Reszels, their accomplishments joining her new years. She has remained active in retirement, and ambitious plans – or to donate to their cause, visit position. Whiting lives gaining recognition as Pillager’s Citizen of the pinkpedals4acure.org or call (630) 524-4531. in Virginia. Andrea Whiting Year in 2015 and as a new member of the school district’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

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‘03 Rosymar ‘98 Melissa (Hensley) Vacek was Hjermstad is execu- promoted to business tive director of Kinship loan associate at Securi- of the Park Rapids ty Bank USA in Bemidji, Area, a mentoring where she has worked and reading program since 2013. She also for children. She pre- serves on the Sanford viously was working Health Foundation Rosymar Hjermstad for Mahube-Otwa Board and is chair of the as the Housing Case Melissa Vacek Sanford Health Business Manager. She lives in Park Rapids with Relations Committee. her two children. Vasek lives in Bemidji with her husband, Chris, Alice (Linda) Blessing presented an who is sales manager at exhibit of her paintings at the Cultural RP Broadcasting. Center gallery in New York Mills. The exhibit, “Through a Child’s Eyes,” Nate Knutson was SOCIAL SERVICE WORK featured her work along with that of a promoted to warden of IS CHARWOOD'S CALLING colleague. She lives in Bemidji with her Nate Knutson the Minnesota Correc- husband, Mitch '04. The couple has tional Facility-Willow Ashley Charwood considers herself an introvert, but the one child. River/Moose Lake. He has spent his entire breadth of her involvement with Bemidji-area social service organizations recently brought the spotlight to her. corrections career there, most recently as associate warden of operations. Knutson Dan Johnson was 2017 Teacher Charwood, who graduated from BSU in 2007 with a degree ‘00 lives in Cloquet. of the Year in the Brandon-Evansville in social work, in June received the Catalytic Leader Award from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. She was School District, where he has taught nominated by Mary Ann Reitmeir, professor emerita of since 2002. In addition to teaching high Andrew ‘97 social work. school social studies, he is an assistant Dahlen is an electron- football coach and Knowledge Bowl ics instructor and VEX The award, which recognized her work coordinating advisor. Johnson and his wife, Amanda Robotics coordinator at Bemidji’s Foster Grandparents Program, among other (Lee ’02), live in Brandon with their Northland Community endeavors, is intended for someone who uses informal two children. and Technical College authority to shape the direction and progress of her own Andrew Dahlen work and that of an organization. in Thief River Falls. This Adam Smith graduated from Air Force past summer, he coordinated a robotics “I believe that all people are capable of being leaders and basic training in San Antonio, Texas, camp for fifth- through eighth-graders at that everyone has different strengths that they bring to the as a U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Dahlen and his table,” Charwood said. “… I think it is important to have Airman 1st Class. He lives in Montgom- wife, Jennifer (Koenen ’98), live in Fischer. diverse people at the decision-making tables.” ery with his wife, Krista. A woman with many hats, she is the northwest regional coordinator for the council of nonprofits, an Early Childhood Screening Team member for the Bemidji School District and as an active board member for Bi-County Community Action Programs. She also is working on a master’s degree from the University of North Dakota, where she is a graduate teaching assistant. A licensed social worker, Charwood also works part-time for Lutheran Social Services, Planned Parenthood and Northwood Caregivers and says she is “committed to contributing to a more caring and equitable world.” In January 2016, Charwood planned an Inclusivity and Diversity Event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, funded by a Patty Johnson Seed Grant. This first-ever event included a peace march, multicultural diversity and inclusivity panel of speakers, community potluck dinner and dance celebration. As the Catalytic Leader honoree, she received a one-year “Golden Ticket” for free individual registration to all Minnesota Council of Nonprofits-sponsored conferences and training, valued at more than $1,000.

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Dawn (Woelfel) McCabe is principal at St. ‘96 Richard Aldrich was the 2017 com- Timothy Catholic School in mencement speaker Maple Lake. She previously at Chisholm High was a media specialist for School, where he the Owatonna and Rock- has been principal ford public schools before since 2013. He earning her administrative has worked in the licensure from Minne- Chisholm School sota State University in District since 1997. Dawn McCabe Mankato. McCabe lives in Aldrich lives in Hib- Richard Aldrich Buffalo with her husband, bing with his wife, Bill. They have two children. Lisa. They have four children. Brent Glass is associate vice chancellor for student affairs for the Minnesota State system Todd Kreibich is HAAGENSON HONORED of colleges and universities. He previously was head coach and system director and operations manager for general manager for FOR CAREER IN ENERGY the system’s Division of Academic and Student the Minnesota Iron Affairs. Glass and his wife, Jennifer, live in Rangers, a Superior Tessa Haagenson’s achievements since her days at Bemidji Prescott, Wis. International Junior Todd Kreibich State earned her recognition this past June as a “Top 50 Hockey team based EcoLeader” by the National Wildlife Foundation. Craig McKechney is in Hoyt Lakes. He the behavioral dean of Haagenson has been leading efforts to educate people on lives in Gilbert. students at Litchfield climate change and renewable energy since her days as an Middle School. He pre- Jennifer Kovall NWF 2005-06 Campus Ecology Fellow at BSU, where as a viously taught physical joined the sales student senator she helped institute a student fee to support education/health at team of Edina Real- wind energy. Litchfield along with ty in Crosslake. She A love of nature instilled by her parents guided her toward coaching boys’ hockey. previously had been Jennifer Kovall environmental studies, she said, and the university's faculty McKechney and his Craig McKechney working at Thunder encouraged her career goals. wife, Cindy, live in Lake Realty. “I certainly had support when I was at Bemidji State from Litchfield. They have two grown children. She lives in Remer. professors who helped me learn what I needed to — and wanted to — at the time, when I thought I may be going into energy policy,” Haagenson said.

She is now principal planning analyst at Great River Energy in MERTON DEWITT '96 was inducted Maple Grove, she runs a resource-forecasting model that into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi helps guide Great River Energy’s long-term resource after receiving his master’s degree in decisions and tracks renewable energy standard obligations. education from Devry University. He After receiving her bachelor’s degree in environmental retired in October from the U.S. Army studies program with an emphasis in policy and planning in after serving 20 years that included 2017, Haagenson spent a semester in Denmark as a guest multiple tours to Iraq, where he graduate student in sustainable energy planning and earned a Bronze Star. He is now management at the University of Aalborg. a senior delivery supervisor for Recognizing her need for a greater understanding of the PepsiCo. Merton and his wife, electrical power grid, she then earned a second bachelor’s Melina, reside in Conway, degree — in electrical engineering — from the University of Ark., with their two children. North Dakota, and this year she expects to complete a graduate certificate in solar engineering from the Penn State World Campus. Haagenson said everyone should gain some knowledge of how electrical power systems work. “For students who want to make a difference for sustainabil- ity in the electric power industry — even if you’re coming at it from a non-technical angle — gain at least a cursory understanding of the way the electric power system works and the regulatory world that governs many aspects of it,” she said.

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‘95 Kelly (Egenes) Weets is interim ‘86 Christel ‘81 Jeff Halbmaier was 2017 dean of students at (Lundstrom) Rinehart Teacher of the Year in the Montevideo Lincoln High School is a psychiatric mental School District. He has taught math in Thief River Falls. health nurse practi- at Montevideo High School and has For the past 17 years, tioner for Community coached baseball, football, softball and she was the school’s and Family Resources, basketball in Montevideo for the past English/media spe- a non-profit provider 29 years. cialist. Weets and her of behavioral health

husband, Jason, live in services. She lives in Christel Rinehart Kim (Carlin) Roysland retired Thief River Falls. Kelly Weets Sioux Rapids, Iowa, ‘80 after a 37-year teaching and coach- with her husband, Scott. Bill Kane ing career at Fosston High School. ‘92 was awarded She led the volleyball team to three Western Bank’s ‘83 Karen (Ailie) Korwin-Kuczynski state championships and developed Exceptional Educator is retiring after teaching 34 years in the a program to give students hands-on for the month of May. Pine River-Backus school district. She experience in health occupations. He has retired after was a special education teacher, working Roysland and her husband, Mike (’80), 23 years of teaching, with students from all grade levels before live in Fosston, where they raised including the past 18 focusing on K-6 and specializing in autism. one child. at the Cass Lake-Bena She is married and lives in Nisswa. The Bill Kane Steve Randgaard is Middle School. He and couple has three grown children. head men and wom- his wife, LuAnn (’82), live in Laporte. Mary (Skarison) Fore retired from teaching en’s golf coach at St. Kelly Camacho is the special education and after 34 years at Red Lake County Elemen- Mary’s University in Title I teacher at Browerville Public Schools tary School. She spent 22 years teaching Winona. He will con- and is working on obtaining her license for third grade, and her last 11 teaching second tinue coaching girls teaching students with autism. grade. Fore and her husband, Todd, live in athletics in the Lake Gully, where they raised three children. City Public Schools. Daren Blanck received his ordina- Steve Randgaard ‘91 tion in June from the Zoar Lutheran Paul Ruud has retired after teaching Church in Tofte, just industrial technology for 33 years, including ‘79 Linda (Glavich) Friedlieb was in time to preside at the past 25 in the Glencoe School District. inducted into the his brother’s wedding. In addition to teaching he also has coached Athletic Hall of Fame in June. She Blanck also teaches football, wrestling, and track and plans was honored for her achievements in environmental science to continue coaching football into his tennis, beginning in high school when part-time at William Kel- retirement. Ruud and his wife, Cheryl, live she was the first girl to play on a boys’ ley High School in Silver in Glencoe. They have three adult children. team. She continued her tennis career Bay. He and his wife, at Mesabi Community College and at Randy McIntire retired as an art teacher Michelle, live in Tofte Bemidji State. Friedlieb has been a Daren Blanck at Tracy Area High School after 32 years. with their two children. teacher for 38 years, now teaching at He and his wife, Robin, have been residing Merritt Elementary in Mt. Iron. She and Mark Grundhofer coached the Waconia in Tracy but were planning a move to the her husband, Gary (’93), live in Virginia. High School baseball team to a Class AAA Battle Creek area. They have three children. championship when they beat Hibbing this past summer. He has taught at Waconia John Steffel leads a band, The River for 22 years, along with coaching football, is Louder, that performs song covers, hockey and baseball. Grundhofer lives in including blues, jazz and folk. This past Cologne with his wife, Wendy. They have summer, the group performed at the three children. Winona County Fair and other local venues. Steffel and his wife, Wendy,

live in Saint Charles. ‘87 Jackie (Ommen) Tappe is the corporate controller ‘77 Craig Dezell of Annandale at Cuyuna Regional retired after teaching sixth grade for 40 Medical Center. She years at the Annandale school district. previously worked He was head basketball coach for as director of finance 20 years and also coached baseball. for St. Cloud Medical He and his wife, Janell (Sellnow), Group. Tappe lives in live in Annandale. They have three Pequot Lakes. Jackie Tappe adult children. Mike & Kim Roysland

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Tim Westrum retired after 39 Linda (Roebbeke) Burman has in order of class year ‘76 ‘74 IN MEMORIAM years working for the federal govern- retired after teaching kindergarten for 36 Ferden (Torgerson), Irene ’42, Fosston ment, including 18 years of active Army years at Comfrey Public School. She lives service. After living in El Paso, Texas, in St. James with her husband, Dwight Lundmark, Arlene S. ’43, Leonard he and his wife planned to return to his (’75). They have three adult children. Kjos (Prestemon), Estelle “Lorraine” ’45, Rushford hometown of Clearbrook. The couple

raised four children. Rossi (Hines), Betty G. ’47, Bemidji ‘70 Jerry Benson retired after 47 Jim Madzey retired after teaching 32 years as a teacher in the Luverne School Marchand, Louis V. ’48 – Bemidji years at Nashwauk-Keewatin High District. He taught school social studies Masoner, Elisabeth “Betty” ’48, Fosston School, where he also coached wres- and coached football, basketball, baseball Peterson, Donald G. ’50, Crookston tling, football and LEGO Robotics. He and speech. In retirement, he plans to and his wife, Katherine, live in Hibbing. pursue a second doctorate in global infor- Stagg, Dan W. ’51, Spring Lake Park mation systems and travel frequently. He

Devries, Jean A. ’52, Bigfork lives in Luverne. ‘75 Cathlene Gunvalson retired Robertson, William C. “Bill” ’53, Placentia, Calif. after 41 years of teaching AP calculus Anderson, Cletus B. ’57, Lebanon, Ohio and precalculus at Stillwater Area High OTHER ALUMNI School. She and her husband, Michael, Lee Ann Valsvik was among last spring’s Dis- Sillerud, Clifford ’58, Canby live in Woodbury and have two adult tinguished Alumni honorees at Stillwater High Marchand, William M. ’54 – Saint Paul children. School. She hosts her own radio show and serves on the Stillwater Foundation Board. Jonson, Harold “Don” ’60, Dilworth Mike Lien published his second book, Valsvik lives in Stillwater. “Down at the Dock,” a collection of Bessler, Harold ’64, Joliet, Ill. short fiction and nonfiction stories Gary Warren retired after 37 years as a coach Brandt, Jack ’64, Hastings about outdoor life and hunting. He and administrator. He most recently was Omerza, Ronald A. ’64, Ely lives in Norwood Young America with assistant athletic director for facilities and his wife, Marceil (Targeson ’76). They operations at the University of Minneso- Axvig (Thrugstad), Mildred J. ’65, Bemidji have two grown children. ta-Crookston. He lives in Fertile. Gorman, James W. ’66, Blackduck Boswell (McDougal), Maxine M. ’67, Mahnomen Malmanger (Courrier), Marilyn ’68, Gully Frandson (Mullan), Kathryn ’69, Paynesville Gross, Ronald Wayne ’70, Bigfork Kaufman, Patricia “Trish” ’71 Seattle, Wash. North, Steven J. ’72, Bemidji Wold, Betty J. ’76, Thief River Falls Tanner, Janice K. ’81, Walker Campbell, Michelle D. ’83, Shoreview Moris, Maureen A. ’85, Wirt Sharp, Haral “Jay” ’87, Cold Springs Vollom, Judith L. ’88, Ely Forte, Patrick R. ’89, Sartell Spigarelli, Daniel L. ’96, Colorado Springs, Colo. Sushak, Ricky ’05, Bemidji Bemidji State University magazine salutes AL NOHNER '70, director emeritus of communications and marketing, who for many years has gathered and written the Class Notes and brief features on Januszewski, Jack A. ’13, Perham individuals and stayed involved with campus as a member of the Bemidji Area Alumni Chapter. After Freudenberg, Gerald D., Parkers Prairie the spring/summer 2017 edition, Nohner moved on from those duties. We are sincerely grateful for his Swank (Kriner), Marilyn ’98, Aurora service and dedication to Bemidji State. Maxwell, Clint ’13, Bemidji Johnson, Timothy W., Eagle Lake Tate, Daniel W., Boca Raton, Fla. Towns are in Minnesota unless noted. Alumni names appear in bold. Send CLASS NOTES information and photos to [email protected] or call toll free: 1-877-BSU-ALUM.

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NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS FROM BSU!

As you may have heard, I will be retiring from Bemidji State University in June after 21 years with the Marla Patrias Alumni Association and Foundation. I am filled with gratitude for all of the alumni, friends, board members and colleagues who have made such a difference for Bemidji State and its students – and for me personally. I also am tremendously proud of all we have accomplished together and confident this important work will continue with a new leader, to be chosen in late spring following a nationwide search. I antici- pate that the next executive director will be a talented, experienced individual who brings a fresh perspective while appreciating what makes BSU so special. This past year has been marked by transitions. Having concluded the amazing Imagine Tomorrow Campaign, which raised more than $36 million over five years, we have strengthened our annual giving efforts and begun to anticipate another major campaign within the next few years. The Alumni & Foundation team is made up of dedicated professionals, some of them veterans and others newly hired. All are determined to work with you, our stakeholders, to help you find the right way to support BSU – through annual giving, one-time gifts, endowments and planned giving. Many great things are ahead for Bemidji State. President Faith Hensrud, now in her second year, is eagerly reaching out to alums and moving BSU forward with focused, collaborative leadership. The university has just launched a new five-year strategic plan and will soon begin celebrating its centennial. While it is never easy to say goodbye, I know I will continue to see many of you at events and around the Bemidji community, and I will always be proud of my association with this great university.

Go Beavers!

Marla Patrias Executive Director for University Advancement

www.BemidjiState.edu | 39 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 ($2,500,000.00 +) Fred & Marie Baker Joseph* & Janice Lueken/ Bank Forward The Joseph and Janice Lueken Ron Batchelder Family Foundation Jeffrey & Kathy Baumgartner/ TRUSTEES SOCIETY Circle B Properties ($1,000,000.00 + ) Big North Distributing, Inc. The George W. Neilson Foundation Fred Breen* Michael & Tracy Roberge/ Raymond Breen* Roberge Family Foundation Dr. Almond & Shalyn Clark/ Sanford Health Al Clark's Formula 4 Success CHANCELLOR'S SOCIETY ($500,000.00 +) Coca-Cola Bottling Company 3M, Inc. of Bemidji, Inc. Keith & Maria Johanneson/ Dr. Donald* & Petra DeKrey Marketplace Food and Drug Dondelinger GM Custom chargers (as pictured above) are Edwin* & Myra* Johnson Enbridge Energy created especially for the President’s Society Sam* & Peggy* Johnson Company, Inc. by John "Butch" Holden, professor emeritus David & Brenda Odegaard Kenneth & Mary* Erickson Paul Bunyan Communications Dr. Bruce & Mary Jo Falk of visual arts. John “Butch” Holden. They are Wayne & Beverly* Thorson Federated Insurance “awards of distinction,” honoring donors with Anthony S. Gramer cumulative giving of $50,000 or more. BENEFACTORS SOCIETY ($250,000.00 +) Russell* & Gudrun* Harding Dr. M. James & Nancy Bensen Dr. Evan & Elaine* Hazard Doug & Sue Fredrickson/ Paul & Lynn Hunt Big Oaks Foundation Christine Janda* A M. Fern Birnstihl* Margaret H. Johnson* First National Bank Bemidji Katharine Neilson F A Elfrida B. Glas* Cram Foundation Kirk & Penny Gregg/ Kopp Family Foundation 35,000,000 Gregg Family Charitable Fund Kraus-Anderson Construction Kathryn K. Hamm* Company - North Dr. Ruth Howe & Merril Thiel Joan L. Kriegler* 30,000,000 John & Delphine Jacobsen Leech Lake Casinos: Robin Norgaard Kelleher Northern Lights, Palace, 25,000,000 Elwood & Jean Largis and White Oak Eva Lind* Lueken's Village Foods John W. Marvin Michael McKinley & Deborah 20720

20,000,000 22207 Susan Marvin & Grabrian/McKinley Keith Schwartzwald Companies Mary A. Mushel* Miller McDonald, Inc. 15,000,000 Trudy & Kevin Rautio Mark & Sandra Niblick 1 Rich & Joyce Siegert/ North Country

72 Edgwater Group (Hampton Business Products 10,000,000 Inn & Suites, Green Mill) North Country David & Kathryn Sorensen Health Services 5,000,000 George & Sandra Thelen Northern Inn/ Security Bank USA Gary Gangelhoff Steve & Lauren Vogt Otter Tail Power Company 0 Otto Bremer Foundation 2002 2007 2012 2017 DIRECTORS SOCIETY ($100,000.00 +) Robert & Mary Lou Peters Donald Anderson* & Vicki Brown Pinnacle Marketing Group

40 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY David & Kim Ramsey Lake Region Bone and Trent & Beth Baalke Citizens State Bank Midwest Dr. Patrick Riley & Joint Surgeons Bill* & Jesse* Baer Corner Sports, Inc Dr. Natalie Roholt Lakeland Public Television Carl & Terry Baer Annie M. Czarnecki Marcella Sherman Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe John & Susan Backes D & T Landscaping, Inc. TruStar Federal Credit Union Margaret Listberger* Dr. Marjory C. Beck Eugene Dalzotto* ANONYMOUS LeRoy E. Maas* Bemidji Dental Clinic DeLaHunt Broadcasting Moses & Angela Tsang Marvin Lumber & Cedar Co. Bemidji Lions Club DeLoitte Foundation Robert* & Jeanette* Welle Gary & Ruth McBride Bemidji Sports Centre Dick's Northside, Inc. Bob Whelan/ Jon & Debra McTaggart Kermit & Sandy Bensen Dickson Enterprises, Inc. Whelan Properties/ MeritCare Clinic Bemidji Marie Bishop* James & Tiffany Fankhanel/ Supreme Lumber Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Blandin Foundation Bemidji Chrysler/Honda Stephen G. Wick R. Alexander Milowski Jacob & Melissa Bluhm of Bemidji Dr. Thomas & Mary Moberg Bob Lowth Ford, Inc. Dr. Jeremy & Megan Fogelson BUILDERS SOCIETY ($50,000.00 +) Harry Moore* Bois Forte Reservation Fred & Virginia Forseman Bernice M. Anderson Ronald & Alvina Morrison Tribal Council Dr. Jeanine & Charitable Rmndr. Unitrust NLFX Professional Robert & Lisa Bollinger Ronald Gangeness Julie & Scott Becker Nash Finch Company Bradley R. Borkhuis George & Joann Gardner Dr. Thomas J. Beech Charles Naylor* Randy & Marlene Bowen Mildred A. Gjertson Dr. Richard & Josephine Beitzel William* & Dona Mae Naylor Trey & Ann Bowman Joseph & Patricia Grabowski Bemidji Woolen Mills/ Nei Bottling, Inc. Alan P. Brew Cedsel J. Hagen* Bill Batchelder Dr. Darby & Geraldine Nelson David & Stormi Brown Linda S. Hanson The Bernick Companies Norbord Minnesota Patrick Brown/Clem's Paul & Paige Hanson Dr. Elaine D. Bohanon* Northwest Minnesota Hardware Hank Hartz Foundation BSU Dining Services/ Foundation Jeffrey P. Busse Gary & Diane Hazelton ARAMARK Edward & Marla Patrias Joan Campbell Anderson & Jim* & Marilyn Heltzer Lynne C. Bunt* Paul Bunyan Broadcasting David Anderson ANONYMOUS Jim* & Lorraine F. Cecil Dr. Harold T. Peters* Mary Campbell Barbara Higgins* Dr. Michael & Noel Clay Phillips Plastics Corp. John & Ann Carlson/ Terry & Cindy Holter Muriel Copp The Pioneer/Buy Line John Carlson Agency Dr. Howard J. Hoody & Anonymous Drs. Jon & Patricia Quistgaard Jason & Angela Caron Mary* Hoody Deerwood Bank Red Lake Band of Steve Carter, Jr. Xihao Hu Herb* & Lynn Doran Chippewa Indians Bertha Christianson* InFaith Community Foundation Gregory Droba Steven & Robyn Seide Kenneth* & InHarvest Joe & Karen Dunn Tom & Cindy Serratore Marion M. Christianson John Johanneson* Rebecca Eggers* Lowell & Lois Sorenson Steve & Susan Engel Jack & Marie St. Martin/ Drs. Gary & Nancy Erickson Jack & Marie St. Martin General Mills Foundation Foundation Dr. Lowell* & Ardis* Gillett Dr Theodore & Dr. Muriel B. Gilman Margaret Thorson DONOR SPOTLIGHT Bernard* & Fern* Granum Gary* & Joanne E. Torfin MATCHING GIFT – TRACY AND MIKE ROBERGE Dale Greenwalt & Kim Warren Mervin "Sock" Wagner* With a single gift of $100,000, Dr. Richard & Dianne Hanson E. Joseph & Jane Welle on top of earlier giving of Margaret H. Harlow* Tom & Paulette Welle more than $1 million, Mike Thomas & Joanne Heaviland Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Roberge ’90 and his wife, Paul & Tammi Hedtke/Hedtke Richard & Judith Werner Tracy, have leveraged 10 new Family Trust White Earth Reservation scholarship endowments for John R. Heneman* Tribal Council Bemidji State University. Dr. Annie B. Henry Robert & DeAnn Zavoral Roberge, president and global Hill's Plumbing & Heating investment officer for Lynne K. Holt AMBASSADORS SOCIETY ($25,000.00 +) Boston-based MFS William & Bette* Howe 3M Foundation Investment Management, Dr. Myrtie A. Hunt* Ace on the Lake suggested the match to maximize his support for BSU. The Roberges ' gift The Idea Circle, Inc. Richard & Joan Ahmann/ Esther F. Instebo* Ahman Family Foundation added $5,000 to gifts of $20,000 and $10,000 to gifts of $25,000, the The Jay & Rose Phillips Alltech Associates, Inc. minimum to start new endowments. Family Foundation American Legion Post 14 “My experience is that you can motivate others to come off the fence and Alan & Judy Killian Anonymous make a donation,” Roberge said. Their gift did just that. Alan Korpi & Martha Nelson Winnifred Anderson* Endowments receiving a match: Thor and Melissa Carlsrud Endowment Dale & Michelle Ladig Dr. Wilfred & Mary Lou Antell Fund, Blaine Jarvis Scholarship Fund, Richard W. Tanner Memorial Scholarship Endowment, Dr. John Backes Football Scholarship, National Renewable Solutions Scholarship Endowment, Mark Lisa Goal Robber Scholarship Endowment, Rich and Meredith Keho Women’s Hockey Scholarship, Randy * Deceased and Marlene Bowen Education Scholarship and the Alpha Nu Omega New member { continued on next page } Scholarship. REPORT GIFTS President’s SOCIETY o continued from page 41 f { } Wilbur Johnson* Dr. Tom & Sandra Richard Arnold* & Nancy* Johnson James & Carol Richards Virginia "Hope" Johnson* RiverWood Bank Robert & Mary Jorstad Dr. Patricia A. Rosenbrock Rich & Meredith Kehoe Carol Russell/Russell Herder E F Jeffrey D. Kemink The Saint Paul Foundation John G. Kittleson Walter & Marlene Schuiling 30,000,000 Lillie M. Kleven* Lee C. Scotland, DDS Gary Knutson* John & Mary Seamans 25,000,000 Krigbaum & Jones, Ltd. Shakopee Mdewakanton League of Women Voters ­— Sioux Community Bemidji Area Mark A. Shanfeld, MD, Ph.D. 20,000,000 Douglas & Renee Leif Hazel Shimmin* LePier Oil Company Robert Fiskum & Drs. Gordon & Alice Lindgren Yvonne* Siats-Fiskum James* & Janet* Love Skyline Exhibits 15,000,000 172 21 Lutheran Community Foundation Bob & Jane Smith/

111170 William & Jodi Maki Image Photography 10,000,000 Marvin Windows and Doors and Framing

7017 Betsy J. McDowell Dr. Kathryn Smith Neil B. & Patricia* McMurrin Buster* & Helen Spaulding/ 5,000,000 Dr. Thomas & Marilyn Miller Spaulding Motors, Inc. The Minneapolis Foundation Michael & Melinda Spry Minnesota Energy Resources St. Joseph's Area Health Services 0 Minnesota Society of Certified Maurice & Lorna Sullivan 2002 2007 2012 2017 Public Accountants Super 8 Motel Diane Moe & Thomas Fitzgerald Dr. Thomas & Bonnie Swanson Gary & Marlene Moe Dr. Martin & LaRae Tadlock Sharon Moe Dr. Dave & Peggy Tiffany Betty Murray Terri & Tim Traudt F James & Janice Naylor Dr. Ken Traxler NCS Pearson Tri-State Manufacturers' Judy Nelson Association Dr. Raymond* & Jane* Nelson Dr. James & Diane Tuorila Dr. Lee A. Norman USA Color Printing 1,400,000 North Central Door Company Austin & Paula Wallestad 1,300,000 NorthEnd Trust Robert & Patricia Walrath Northern Aggregate, Inc. Harvey & Loris Westrom 1,200,000 Northland Electric Drs. Larry & Ranae Womack Northwestern Surveying & Barbara L. Wylie 1,100,000 12 Engineering, Inc. Zetah Construction, Inc. 900,000 Marc & Kay Olson Douglas L. Onan FOUNDERS SOCIETY ($10,000.00 + ) 800,000 Grant & Kris Oppegaard/The Dr. Robert & Barbara Aalberts 700,000 Oppegaard Family Foundation Don & Susan Addy Otter Tail Power Company Bernard V. Adlys 600,000 Joel & Kary Otto Allen Oman State Farm Agency

500,000 72 David & Dianne Parnow Carol M. Alstrom 77 Dr. John C. Pearce American Association of 400,000 Stephen Pearce, M.D. University Women 1127 Pat & Kaia Pelstring American Family Insurance 300,000 Rod & Delores Pickett Dr. Kris & Linda Anderson 200,000 The Presto Foundation Robin & DeAnne Anderson Raphael's Bakery Cafe Boris & Caroline Andrican 0 2002 2007 2012 2017 REM Northstar, Inc. Annexstad Family Foundation Bemidji Regional Office Drs. Norman & Linda Baer

42 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY DONOR SPOTLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS – NORBORD MINNESOTA Ryan & Jean Baer Shawn & Shaina Dudley Thanks to Norbord Minnesota’s support for Beaver Baratto Brothers Construction Richard & Rose Dukek Hockey, free tickets to home games at the Sanford Center Bear Creek Energy Jon & Beth Duncan are available to employees and their families, even on William & Maria Beitzel Dwayne Young, Inc. Plaster short notice. Edward & Jennifer Belisle and Drywall The wood products mill in Solway has purchased about 20 Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. Mary & Lynn Eaton season tickets for employee use, which in turn supports BSU Bemidji Ambulance Service, Inc. Eldercare Health Benefits Mgmt athletic scholarships through a contribution to Beaver Pride. Bemidji Aviation Services Inc. Systems, Inc. Information about upcoming games is posted on a screen in Bemidji Building Center Erbert & Gerberts Subs and Clubs the employee lunchroom. Bemidji Medical Equipment Janet Esty* “We want to make sure our team members who are The Bemidji Rotary Club Dennis J. Fallon interested in attending games get an opportunity to do Bemidji Welders Supply, Inc. Herbert M. Fougner* that,” said Cam Lewis, Norbord Minnesota general manager. June Bender Dr. Joann Fredrickson “It’s a really nice option for our folks in the middle of winter Terry & Gail Bergum Michelle & Morris Frenzel Best of Bemidji Quarterly Magazine Laura Gaines to be able to see Division I hockey in a really nice facility.” Best Western Bemidji Dr. Fulton & Nancy Gallagher Norbord offers Big Horn Financial Services LLC Michael & Deanna Garrett employees tickets to Jody J. Bisson Dr. Daniel Gartrell & Dr. Julie Jochum other BSU sports as Jon & Linda Blessing Georgia Pacific - Superwood well, Lewis said: “It’s Daniel & Midge Boettger Dr. James & Connie Ghostley getting our folks more Dr. Mel & Ruby Bolster Col. Clark & Judith Gilbertson connected to the Howard & Rebecca Borden Dr. Eric Gilbertson university through Dr. John* & Ann* Brady Keith & Jeannie Gilbertson athletics.” Bravo Beverage Ltd Ordella M. Gilbertson Bonnie L. Bredenberg Marjorie & James Gildersleeve Gurnee K. Bridgman Paul & Kathy Godlewski Norbord employee Nick Phillip A. Buhn* Dr. Richard & Carol Goeb Brown and family Burger King Corporation Dr. Frank & Marilyn Goodell members enjoy the Beavers’ Oct. 15 win over Alaska Anchorage. Louis H. Buron Jr.* Bruce L. Gordon Robert C. Bush* Gourmet House Carlson Family Foundation Bryan & Paulette Grand Dr. Mark & Mishel Carlson Great Lakes Gas Transmission Dr. Raymond & Margaret Carlson Ltd. Partnership Thor & Melissa Carlsrud Dr. Colleen Greer & Dr. Leah J. Carpenter Dr. Debra Peterson DONOR SPOTLIGHT Caswell International Corporation Beulah Gregoire* ENDOWMENT — DR. TOM BEECH Charter Communications James & Barbara Grier Richard Chopp* Robert & Susan Griggs Bemidji State political science CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Grimes Realty professor Dr. Tom Beech knows Control Stuff Keith W. Gunderson* well the financial challenges many Cool Threads Richard F. Haberer* students face. Bret & Veronica Cooper Lisa L. Haberman He has responded by endowing Veita L. Corbin Richard & Sheridan Hafdal a scholarship that, beginning Corner Bar of Bemidji, Inc. James & Joyce Hanko next fall, will go to one or more Country Kitchen Restaurant Hanson Electric of Bemidji, Inc. students majoring in political William & Teresa Crews Hardees of Bemidji science. He recently signed a Dean & Wendy Crotty James & Pamela Harrison second endowment agreement, Scott Curb & Mary Boranian Dale & Rochelle Hartje which he anticipates will be awarded to an international Dr. Caroline M. Czarnecki Dr. Richard* & Dorothy Haugo student or students. Lyle E. Dally* Oluf* & Margaret* Haugsrud Beech, who has taught at BSU since 1999, is passionate about Dave's Pizza William & Sandy Hawkins Dr. Richard & Ann Marie Day Headwaters Shrine Club the role of faculty and staff in helping students succeed. Robert* & Jackie Decker Kenneth Henrikson “Every person who comes in contact with a student makes a Dr. Steve & Veronica DeKrey Dr. Michael & Deb Herbert difference to their experience,” he said, “from the staff in John & Kay Delinsky Hobart Laboratories, Inc. administration and the residence halls to maintenance and Delta Kappa Gamma Hoeschler Fund - St. Paul food service staff.” Patrick & Barbara DeMarchi Foundation Finally, Beech said, he simply loves being part of Bemidji Roxanne Desjarlait Neal & Maureen Holmstrom State. James & Jana Dewar Pamela Hovland Dick's Plumbing and Heating Kenneth & Kari Howe “I feel very fortunate to have a job I love at a place of which I of Bemidji, Inc. Insure Forward am proud,” he said, “with students, faculty and staff that I John T. Driessen Myriam Ivers greatly respect and enjoy.”

* Deceased New member { continued on next page } www.BemidjiState.edu | 43 REPORT GIFTS President’s SOCIETY o continued from page 43 f { } R Iverson Corner Drug Dr. David & Alice Larkin 4,500,000 Louise H. Jackson Lesa & Jeff Lawrence Richard & Sheri Jahner Lazy Jack's Paul & Sarah Jensen Dr. Arthur & Judith Lee 4,000,000 Jerry Downs Agency Hazel Leland* Johnson Controls Dr. Robert & Dale Ley 12 Diane & Thomas Johnson Paul & Teri Lindseth 3,500,000 Jeremiah D. Johnson Mark & Monica Liska Dr. Terrance & Susan Johnson Brad & Dawn Logan Dr. Johannas M. Jordan Dr. Kenneth & Mary Lundberg 3,000,000 Thomas & Susan Kaplan Steven Lundeen & Jennifer Driscoll Jeff Keckheisen/Keck Sports Brian Maciej/ 2,500,000 Keg N' Cork Lime Valley Advertising Keith's Pizza Keith Marek

2100 Dr. Debra Kellerman & Mark's Frame House/Mark & 2,000,000 127 Anthony Wandersee Linda LaFond

1272 Ken K Thompson Jewelry Douglas & Mary Mason David & Charlotte Kingsbury MasTec North America Inc. 1,500,000 Knife River Materials/ Allen & Susie Mathieu MDU Resources John & Judith McClellan Drs. Raymond & Beatrice Knodel Dr. Judith L. McDonald 1,000,000 Dr. Clayton & Ivy Knoshaug James D. McElmury Paul & Catherine Koski Robin & Diane Mechelke 500,000 Dr. James & Patricia Kraby Medsave Family Pharmacy Lois M. Kruger Estate Debra Melby* Dr. Franklin & Diane Labadie Dr. Kathleen J. Meyer - 2002 2007 2012 2017

R I R The Legacy Society recognizes and honors those alumni and friends who have provided 20 for Bemidji State University in their wills or have exercised a planned giving option through the Bemidji State University Foundation. 15 LegacySOCIETY 10 Charles & Nancy Aldrich Elaine Bohanon*+ Donald G. Anderson*+ Randy & Marlene Bowen Joan & David Anderson+ Lloyd & Katherine Bradfield 5 Boris & Caroline Andrican+ Fred Breen* John & Susan Backes Raymond Breen* Bill* & Jessie* Baer+ Alan P. Brew 0 H.C. Baer* Gurnee K. Bridgman+ Grant Bateman* Virginia Bridgman* Marjory C. Beck Dr. William & Henrietta Britton -5 Dr. M. James & Nancy Bensen+ Lynne C. Bunt *+ 0 0 10 11 12 1 1 1 1 17 1 Evelyn Berg* Jeffrey P. Busse+ Dan & Terri Bergan Dr. Dale & Joanne Carlson A R M. Fern Birnstihl*+ Dr. Joseph & Jenifer Carson Marie Bishop*+ Cynthia & James Cashman 10 A Jody & Gene Bisson Dr. Sam* & Rose* Chen+

44 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Midcontinent Communications Ronald L. Phillips Dr. Bruce & Shari Sutor Ruth E. Warde* Minnesota Precision Pickett Agency, Inc. Chet Swedmark* & Dr. Victor D. Weber* Manufacturing, Assoc. Elmer & Betty Porter Helen Kohl-Swedmark Julie A. Wegner James & Sharon Molde Productivity, Inc. Systec, Inc. George* & Paula Welte Dr. Robert & Sally Montebello Dr. Joanne Provo Doug & Lori Taylor Wes' Plumbing & Heating Dr. Dorothy L. Moore* Jack* & Teammates for Kids Bryan & Judy Westerman Leo D. Morgan, Jr. Mary Betty* Quistgard Foundation Widseth Smith Nolting & Robb H. Naylor Michael & Jackie Rasch Telespectrum Worldwide Associates Katharine Neilson Cram* Roger Rasmussen Jeff & Susan Tesch Wilde Financial Peter & Bonnie Nelson Dr. John & Dr. Jerome & Jane Thompson Dr. Rodney Will & Anne Stella & Paul Nelson Mary Sue Redebaugh Dr. Romola K. Thorbeck Meredith-Will Gerald* & Fern* Nichols Roger & Arlene Reierson Chris & Dick Tolman Jerry & Kathy Winans North Country Dental Mary A. Reitter Dr. Benjamin & Janet Tsang James & Lois Wood Northern Amusement Scott Robbins Shane A. Veenker Bud & Gloria Woodward Northern Liquor Offsale William & Lainey Rodgers Mary M. Veranth Gary & Karen Oftelie Ross Lewis Sign Co. David & Jean Olderman Susan & Stuart Rosselet Bruce L. Olson RP Broadcasting, Inc. Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home Dr. Samuel & Sara Sant Statement of Position Royal & Diane Orser William & Rochelle Scheela June 30, 2016 Family and Friends Lee & Deborah Schreck of Ruth Ouverson John* & Evelyn* Schuiling Assets Dr. Donna K. Palivec John* & Charlotte Schullo Current Assets Greg & Kathy Palm Patricia & Mark Shough Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 896,780 John & Lori Paris Pete* & Marilyn Simonson Investments 25,359,598 Pat Knoer State Rose Skyberg Accounts Receivable 21,217 Farm Insurance State Farm Companies Contributions Receivable — Current 1,139,159 Paul Bunyan Broadcasting HBI Foundation Prepaid Expenses 9,161 Total Current Assets 27,425,915 R. Scott & Kathy Pearson Dr. Maria & Terry Statton

John & Teresa Persell Erma Stelter* Property and Equipment 333,248 Dr. Martha & Don Peters Irene K. Stewart David Lee Peterson* Willie & Arla Stittsworth Other Assets Rohl & Patricia Peterson Stittsworth's Meats * Deceased Contributions Receivable — Long-Term 1,314,885 New member Remainder Interest in Real Estate 91,285 Cash Surrender Value Life Insurance 87,274 Total Other Assets 1,493,444

Total Assets 29,252,607 Richard Chopp* Cedsel J. Hagen* Liabilities and Net Assets Bertha Christianson* Kathryn K. Hamm* Current Liabilities Dr. Almond & Shalyn Clark Linda S. Hanson Accounts Payable $ 35,192 Dr. Caroline M. Czarnecki+ Luther & Diann Hanson Payroll Liabilities 23,835 Lyle E. Dally*+ Russell* & Gudrun* Harding Annuities Payable, Current Portion 22,424 Dr. Donald DeKrey*+ Margaret H. Harlow*+ Total Current Liabilities 81,451 Rebecca Eggers* Oluf* & Margaret* Haugsrud+ Fritz & Robin Ehlers Paul A. & Tammi L. Hedtke Long-Term Liabilities Steve & Sue Engel Anonymous Annuities Payable, Long-Term Portion 143,307 Irvin & Kay Engebretson Dr. Annie B. Henry Eldridge* & Jean Erickson Dr. Ruth Howe & Merril Thiel+ Total Liabilities 224,758 Donald & Mary Erickson Dr. Myrtie A. Hunt*+ Janet M. Erickson Esther F. Instebo*+ Net Assets Dr. Bruce & Mary Jo Falk John & Delphine Jacobsen Unrestricted Net Assets Lakeside Fund & Quasi Endowment Fund $ 1,608,130 Ann Moore Flowers*+ Christine Janda* Alumni House Acquisition (30,000) Dr. William & Margie Forseth Edwin* & Myra* Johnson Imagine Tomorrow Campaign 559,719 Jerry & Shirley Froseth Sam* & Peggy* Johnson+ Academic Affairs/Admissions Schol. Funds 2,119,004 Helen Gill* Margaret H. Johnson*+ Plant Fund 333,248 Dr. Lowell* & Ardis* Gillett+ Jeffrey & Marjorie Johnson * Deceased Total Unrestricted Net Assets 4,590,101 Ronald & Nancy Gladen Vince Johnson*+ + Charter member James D. Gribble+ Wilbur Johnson*+ Bolded names Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 3,347,566 Beulah Gregoire* Dr. Johannas M. Jordan are new Permanently Restricted Net Assets 21,090,182 Legacy Society Dennis* & Patricia Grimes Robin Norgaard Kelleher members Keith W. Gunderson*+ William & Patricia Kelly in 2017 Total Liabilities and Net Assets 29,252,607

{ continued on next page } www.BemidjiState.edu | 45 REPORT The Legacy Society recognizes and Richard & Susan Morris honors those alumni and friends Betty Murray who have provided for Bemidji Mary Ann Mushel* GIFTS Norman* & Judy Nelson o State University in their wills or have exercised a planned giving Dr. Raymond A. Nelson* Wilford* & Albioni* Nelson f option through the Bemidji State Dr. John & Monica* O’Boyle University Foundation. Dr. Charles K. O’Connor Beulah M. Parisi David & Dianne Parnow Legacy Lawrence W. Perkins* SOCIETY Robert & Mary Lou Peters David Peterson*+ Richard & Sharon King+ Neil & Patricia* McMurrin Rohl & Patricia Peterson Justin & Jessica Klander Nelmarie Melville Diane Plath Lillie M. Kleven*+ Mark Menard Dr. Joanne M. Provo+ Norman Kramer Kathryn & Donald Mertz Drs. Jon & Patricia Quistgaard Joan Kriegler* Margaret A. Miles David & Kim Ramsey Robert & Kristie Krowech John & Susan Minter Dr. Tom & Sandra Richard Dr. Elwood & Jean Largis John & Walli Mitchell Bill & Lois Robertson Robert Ley Dr. Dorothy L. Moore*+ Pamela Fladeland-Rodriguez Eva Lind*+ Dr. Thomas & Mary Moberg Dr. Patricia A. Rosenbrock Glen & Terri Lindseth Harry Moore*+ Carol A. Russell Keith Malmquist* Claude Morris*+ John & Charlotte Schullo Mark & Margaret Schultz Dr. Duane & Marilyn Sea Ken* & Betti Sherman Statement of Activities Hazel Shimmin* Richard Somodi Year Ended June 30, 2017 Lowell & Lois Sorenson Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Total Duane & Celeste Sperl Restricted Restricted Michael & Melinda Spry Support and Revenue Irwin* & Patricia St. John Contributions $361,901 $893,535 - $1,255,436 Jack & Marie St. Martin Endowment Gifts - - 639,675 639,675 J. Ruth Stenerson* Investment Income 843,720 2,026,095 - 2,869,815 Willie & Arla Stittsworth Royalty Revenue 1,453 - 1,453 Maurice & Lorna Sullivan+ Lease Revenue 61,087 - 61,087 Melanie & Michael Teems Increase in Cash Surrender Value Dr. Dave & Peggy Tiffany+ Life Insurance and Actuarial Adjust 32,746 - - 32,746 Dr. Ken Traxler Net Assets Released from Restriction Joanne E. Torfin Administrative Assessment 442,085 (442,085) - 0 John Traxler* Investment Income (loss) - (47,609) 47,609 0 Bennett & Joan Trochlil Adjust for Donor New Restrictions 0 0 Dr. James & Diane Tuorila Satisfaction of Purpose Restrictions 1,470,202 1,470,202 - 0 Total Support and Revenue 3,152,107 1,020,821 687,284 4,860,212 Floyd A. Tweten Nancy & Richard Vyskocil Expenses Mervin Wagner* Program Services Jeff & Christel Wallin Dr. Victor D. Weber* Scholarships 1,361,782 - - 1,361,782 Robert* & Jeanette* Welle Special Events and Other Services 1,043,462 - - 1,043,462 Tom & Paulette Welle Total Program Services 2,405,244 - - 2,405,244 George* & Paula Welte Wesley W. Winter* Supporting Services Shirley M. Yliniemi* Robert & Sherry Young Management & General 227,898 - - 227,898 Charles & Susan Zielin Fundraising Expenses 749,597 - - 749,597 Eleven anonymous Total Supporting Services 977,495 - - 977,495 Total Expenses 3,382,739 3,382,739

* Deceased Change in Net Assets 120,203 -2,025,196 154,331 -1,750,662 + Charter member Net Assets, Beginning of Year 4,641,597 4,351,941 20,248,567 29,242,105 Bolded names are new Legacy Society members in 2017 Transfer in of Alumni Net Fixed Assets 58,933 58,933 46Net | Assets,BEMIDJI End ofSTATE Year UNIVERSITY4,820,733 2,326,745 20,402,898 27,550,376

2018 CALENDAR JANUARY APRIL

12 Beaver Pride Luncheon 14 The Green & White Dinner and Auction 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Upper Deck, Walnut Hall, for BSU Athletics Jake Sobieck, (218) 755-2827 or 5 p.m. reception and silent auction, [email protected] dinner and live auction at 6:30 p.m., Sanford Center, Bemidji, (218) 755-2294 or 13 Super 8 Open/Alumni Track & Field Meet [email protected] Jake Sobieck, (218) 755-2827 or [email protected] MAY 27 Beaver Freeze Ice Fishing Tournament 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Diamond Point Park, 4 Commencement hosted by Gillett Wellness Center, 2 p.m., Sanford Center arena, Bemidji (218) 755-4135 AUGUST FEBRUARY 30 Community Appreciation Day 2-3 Men’s Hockey Alumni Weekend 4:30-6:30 p.m., Lakeside Lawn, BSU Jake Sobieck, (218) 755-2827 or [email protected] 2-3 Minnesota Music Educators Reception Contact (218) 755-2762 or [email protected] 17 BSU Baseball Winter Olympics 12-4 p.m., Bemidji Bowl, check-in at 11. Contact Jake Sobieck, (218) 755-2827 or [email protected]

MARCH 16 Alumni in Arizona Luncheon — Tucson 11:30 a.m., Teresa’s Mosaic Café, Tucson, Ariz., (218) 755-3989, bsualumni.org

FOUNDATION 17 Alumni in Arizona Golf & Luncheon — Mesa 8 a.m. golf, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, Apache Wells Country Club, Mesa, Ariz. Happy hour event planned, time and location TBD, (218)755-3989, bsualumni.org 28 BSU/NTC Job & Internship Fair All day, Beaux Arts Ballroom, for registration information, contact BSU Career Services, (218) 755-4115 or [email protected]

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