A magazinen foror aluumni annd frf ieends FAALLL/WWININTETER 202 20 PRESIDENT FAITH C. HENSRUD

Welcome to the end of Bemidji State University’s centennial celebration, a milestone we celebrate during one of the most trying times in our institution’s history. As we prepare this issue of Bemidji State University magazine for print, we are in the midst of an unprecedented response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of our employees have been working remotely for nearly a month, and we have worked to support both the essential employees who must remain on campus and the students who remain in our residence halls. Faculty are now teaching all of our spring coursework via alternative delivery methods, with no in-person instruction on campus. And, as you may have heard, we joined the rest of the Minnesota State system in making the diffi cult decision to cancel our May 8 Commencement ceremony. There is no playbook for the challenges we have been forced to overcome, but throughout this emergency our campus community’s passion, creativity and sense of purpose have remained focused on the success of our students. These are the traits we celebrated from the fi rst 100 years of our history, and these are the traits that will carry us forward into Our Second Century. Please enjoy this issue of Bemidji State University magazine, and re-live the events and activities that have occurred on campus since April of 2017 in recognition of our Centennial. Not only do I hope the stories and photos you fi nd within will provide you with a welcome distraction during this pandemic, I also hope they provide a reminder of the vital role BSU continues to play in the lives of our students. Through their dreams and achievements, we continue to demonstrate our place in the Bemidji community, the state of Minnesota and the entire world. May this fi ne institution continue to endure, to its 200th birthday and beyond. Please take care of yourselves and your families and stay healthy.

Sincerely,

Dr. Faith C. Hensrud

2 | BEMIDJIBEMIDJI STSTATEATTE UNUNIVERSITYNIVI ERERSIS TYY Departments Features HAGGǧSAUER GROUNDBREAKING 6-8 Campus News

Hagg-Sauer Groundbreaking BSU 4-5 9 Faculty Achievements celebrates start of construction on the new Hagg-Sauer Hall. 12-13 Students to Watch

10-11 Real World, Real Science — Dr. Katie Peterson, 15 Beaver Athletics BSU associate professor of chemistry, inspires middle school students to consider careers in 16-17 Campus Happenings STEM — science, technology, engineering and Alumni & Foundation mathematics. 18-19 Events DR. KATIE PETERSON 14 Beaver Hockey captain’s career has been 20-21 Alumni News refi ned by hardship 22-27 Class Notes 20 The BSU Foundation's second Day of Giving, “Build the Dam Challenge,” raises $119,508 for 28-29 In Memoriam student scholarships and athletics. 30-36 Alumni & Foundation 37 A Century in the Pines – BSU brings it’s Annual Report centennial celebration to a close with a commemorative issue.

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VOLUME 35, NO. 1 FALL/WINTER 2020

EDITOR: Andy Bartlett

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Josh Christianson

ART DIRECTOR, DESIGNER: Mike Lee BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Magazine PHOTOGRAPHY: Andy Bartlett, Matthew Sauer, Eric Sorenson and John Swartz is produced by the Offi ce of Communications & Marketing and BSU Alumni & Foundation. It is WRITERS: Andy Bartlett, Brad Folkestad, Casey Johnson, published twice per year and distributed free to Carissa Menefee, Rachel Munson and Eric Sorenson BSU alumni and friends. Direct comments to [email protected] or (888) 234-7794 Towns are in Minnesota unless noted.

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BSU Breaks Ground on First New

By Andy Bartlett Building of its Second Century

On a sunny September afternoon, more than 125 Bemidji “This project is much like the Greek mythological creature the State University faculty, staff and students were joined by phoenix, where rising from the dust of the old facility will be a representatives from Minnesota State colleges and new, modern facility, reborn to serve students and the region universities, the state legislature and the Bemidji well beyond our time,” Malhotra said. “I believe the renovation community to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new of Hagg-Sauer will not only meet our students where they are Hagg-Sauer Hall. but, more importantly, where they need to go.” The original Hagg-Sauer Hall, built in 1970, was demolished over the summer to pave way for the new, smaller, modern BSU President Faith C. Hensrud shared a brief history of the classroom facility as part of an extensive campus-altering old Hagg-Sauer Hall and recapped the 15-year journey BSU construction and renovation project. had traveled to reach a groundbreaking celebration. She also focused on the future and what the new building will mean for Following a Native American honor song performed by generations to come. Nathaniel McDonald, a freshman accounting major, Karen Snorek, vice president of fi nance and administration, “As we begin Our Second Century, we recognize how truly welcomed attendees to the ceremony and thanked key special this new building will be as we focus on our students,” partners for their support. Hensrud said. “I can assure you, the new Hagg-Sauer Hall will Jay Cowles, chair of the Minnesota State Board of Trustees, provide state-of-the-art classroom spaces that will enable praised BSU’s planning processes and perseverance to see students to achieve their educational goals, and will provide new the Hagg-Sauer project through this important phase, with experiences that lead to our student’s success.” Dr. Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State, echoing his sentiments.

4 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY MID-2000s: Hagg-Sauer Hall renovations top BSU facility wish list Participants in the 2014: BSU receives $1 million from state legislature to plan construction and renovations Groundbreaking 2016 & 2017: Hagg-Sauer Hall funds included in Minnesota Gov. Dayton’s Ceremony IncludE: bonding recommendations PresidentP idd t FFaithitth CC. HHensrudd

2017: Minnesota State lists Hagg-Sauer Chancellor Devinder Malhotra Hall replacement as its top bonding priority Trustee Jay Cowles for 2018 legislative session Minnesota State Board of Trustees AUGUST 2017: State legislators tour Dr. Derek Webb Hagg-Sauer Hall professor and department chair of mathematics and computer science 2018: Minnesota legislature’s bonding bill includes $22.512 million for Hagg-Sauer Hall Matthew Sauser construction and other campus renovations. BSU student body president Gov. Dayton signed bill on May 30, 2018 Trustee Jerry Janezich, APRIL 30, 2019: BSU holds retirement Minnesota State Board of Trustees ceremony for Hagg-Sauer Hall Trustee Roger Moe, JUNE 2019: Demolition begins on old Minnesota State Board of Trustees Hagg-Sauer Hall Tony Peffer, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019: Groundbreaking provost and vice president ceremony for new Hagg-Sauer Hall of academic and student affairs Noah Wendland, BSU student body vice president John Persell, representative, Minnesota House of Representatives Justin Eichorn, senator, Minnesota Senate Kay Mack, Beltrami County administrator Tom Brown, owner, Terra Construction Ann Voda, architect, BTR-Architects Travis Barnes, director of facilities David Sauer, son of Dr. Phil Sauer Bill Maki, interim vice chancellor of fi nance and facilities for Minnesota State Josh Christianson, executive director of university advancement

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The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Following a welcome from President Hensrud, Board of Trustees held its November 2019 meeting several dozen BSU Faculty and staff shared results in Bemidji, continuing a recent initiative to hold of their research and other projects with trustees some meetings on campuses rather than at the during an open showcase. Trustees and Chancellor system offi ce in St. Paul. Bemidji State University Malhotra’s cabinet also met with students and kicked off the two-day meeting with a welcome community leaders during a pair of luncheons in

BS event at the American Indian Resource Center. the Beaux Arts Ballroom.

U.S. News Again Ranks BSU Among BEST Region’s Top 25 Public Universities COLLEGES Bemidji State again tied for 22nd amongst public institutions and received its highest overall regional ranking in six years in the U.S. News & World Report America’s Best 2019 College rankings. Overall, BSU climbed into a tie for 92nd among all colleges and REGIONAL COLLEGES universities in the survey’s Midwest Region. BSU also appeared on the publication’s MIDWEST regional social mobility ranking, checking in at No. 33. That ranking measures a school’s success at enrolling and graduating large proportions of Pell Grant recipients.

Meeting Students Where They Are: Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan Visits Campus Bemidji State University welcomed Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan to campus for a conversation with students, faculty and staff from both BSU and Northwest Technical College in October 2019. Flanagan refl ected on her undergraduate experience and her Ojibwe heritage as she highlighted the many pathways young people can take to further their education in Minnesota. Students spoke with Flanagan about everyday challenges including child care, support for single parents and bringing American Indian students and history to the forefront of Minnesota State education curricula.

6 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY BSU Earns Bronze-Level Designation as a Bicycle-Friendly University In November, Bemidji State earned a bronze-level designation as a bicycle-friendly university from the League of American Bicyclists. The league, which promotes cycling for fun, fi tness and transportation through advocacy and education, recognized BSU for a number of recent bicycle-friendly initiatives including new permanent bike racks near residence halls, access to bikes through the Bucky’s Bikes program and the Outdoor Program Center, and hosting League Cycling Instructor seminars. BSU is one of only six Minnesota campuses to earn a bike-friendly designation from the league.

BSU Named One of Nation’s School of Technology, Art & Design Signs Transfer Most “Green” BEMIDJI STATE Agreement With Pine Technical College Colleges for Third TOP-RANKED On October 2, Bemidji State and Pine Technical Consecutive Year College signed a transfer agreement to create The Princeton Review listed Green clear pathways for Pine Tech manufacturing Bemidji State as one of the College students to complete bachelor’s degrees at country’s most environmentally BSU. Under the agreement, students in Pine responsible colleges for the third Tech’s advanced manufacturing programs — consecutive year. The 2019 list of which include applied engineering technology, 413 campuses, announced in November, automated systems technology and its industrial included 18 from outside the United States. equipment emphasis area, precision machining The 10th annual "Guide to 413 Green Colleges" features technology, welding and 360 online manufacturing institutions with commitments to sustainability based on — can more easily transfer into Bemidji State their academic off erings, career preparation, campus policies, programs to complete their four-year degrees. initiatives and activities.

A.C. Clark Library Renovation Adds New Media Recording Studio The A.C. Clark Library and BSU Teaching and Learning Center launched a new media recording room in December, which provides the campus with an easy-to-use professional video production studio. Using the studio, BSU students, faculty and staff can create instructional or promotional videos ranging in sophistication from simple single-camera, single-shot productions to multiple-camera setups that make use of a green screen. The library describes the studio as a “work in progress” that will be further developed over time.

BSU Receives $320,000 Energy Effi ciency Rebate From Otter Tail Power Bemidji State has received a $323,042 energy effi ciency rebate campus. Since 2017, BSU has undertaken a broad variety ooff from Otter Tail Power Company as part of that company’s energy conservation projects that have helped the campuss Conservation Improvement Program. The rebate will be reduce its energy consumption by nearly 6 percent and reinvested into future energy-effi ciency projects across reduce its average monthly energy bill by nearly 7 percent.

www.BemidjiState.eduwww | 7 NEW ADMINISTRATORS Fall Enrollment Supported by Second Consecutive Year of Strong Retention

S Travis Greene, Bemidji State’s fall 2019 enrollment of nearly 4,900 students was bolstered by the university’s second- associate vice president for highest fall-to-fall retention rate on record. BSU retained student life & success 72.3 percent of its Fall 2018 incoming students, marking Travis Greene joined the BSU the second consecutive year — and third time in four administration as associate vice years — it enjoyed a retention rate of above 71 president for student life & success in percent. Prior to the last two years, BSU’s highest Travis Greene August. At BSU, he leads a variety of retention rate on record came in 2009, when it student aff airs functions including the Gillett retained 71.7 percent of its students. Wellness Center, Hobson Memorial Union, Housing and Residential Life and the Student Center for Health Bemidji State and Counseling. He came to BSU from the California Wins Numerous Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California, where he Accolades served as vice provost and dean of student aff airs. for Quality, Aff ordability Chrissy Koch, In recent months, Bemidji State has been recognized executive director of the numerous times for quality and aff ordability American Indian Resource Center by a variety of college ranking websites. Some BSU alumna Chrissy Koch is the new of those rankings include: executive director of the American Intelligent.com, which ranked BSU’s online applied Indian Resource Center. As an Chrissy Koch engineering, special education and accounting undergraduate, Koch was active in undergraduate programs and its master’s program in BSU’s Council of Indian Students and was part of the special education among the top 10 in the country; committee which advocated for the creation of a Aff ordableSchools.net, which ranked BSU seventh resource center for American Indian students at BSU on its list of the nations’s most-aff ordable degree in the early 2000s. She joined the center staff as an programs in project management; outreach specialist in July 2019 before being named GradReports, which ranked BSU’s social work the center’s fi rst female executive director in January. program among the 25 best in the country. Accolades from ranking websites are compiled Bob Wilkinson, and announced on BSU News, located at director of institutional bemidjistate.edu/news.

BSU research & eff ectiveness Nationally renowned institutional Removing Barriers in Mental Health, data expert Bob Wilkinson joined Counseling Services Free to All BSU Students BSU as director of institutional Starting in the fall of 2019, students had access to free Bob Wilkinson research & eff ectiveness in January. mental health counseling through the Student Center Prior to joining the BSU community, he was most for Health & Counseling. New 30-minute sessions recently director of institutional research & have been added alongside existing 50-minute eff ectiveness at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. sessions to help ensure more students can be seen by Before that, he served in similar capacities at counselors. In addition to the cost savings, the new Daytona State College in Florida; Indiana University 30-minute sessions are designed to help make access Purdue University — Fort Wayne; and at Pittsburg to counseling services more accessible in a student’s (Kan.) State University. busy schedule.

New Academic Program Combines Indigenous Knowledge With Western Sustainability Practices Bemidji State’s Niizhoo-gwayakochigewin (NI-zhu GWY-ah-ko- chee-gay-win) program — named for an Ojibwe phrase which can be translated to “two ways of doing the right thing in the right way” — began off ering students new major and minor degree options in indigenous sustainability studies beginning in Fall 2019. The program, which was started with federal grant funding in 2018, draws knowledge and expertise from BSU's Sustainability Offi ce, Department of Languages & Ethnic Studies and American Indian Resource Center to create a single co-curricular academic program.

8 | BEMIDJIBEMIDJI STATSTATEE UNIVERSITY Dr. Sarah Cronin, BSU FACULTY assistant professor of psychology, and Madison Ulrich, a ACHIEVEMENT senior psychology major from Clearbrook, presented at the Samantha Jones, Drs. Cory Renbarger, American Psychological assistant professor (pictured) associate Association’s annual of geography, professor of music, convention Aug. 8–11 in was featured in Carol Ann Russell, Chicago. The presentation, “Institutions Science Direct’s professor of English, of Oppression or Opportunity: Does Dendrochronologia, and Dan Will, adjunct Student Counseling Support All Students?,” a peer-reviewed instructor in the explored various barriers that college international journal Department of Music, students face when seeking counseling. that includes research participated in “ITALIA: They also discussed BSU’s Healthy Minds related to archaeology, Passeggiata,” an original Survey, which aimed to gather information botany, climatology, ecology, forestry, poetry performance at Bemidi’s Watermark about how student retention is impacted by geology and hydrology. Her article, Art Center in September. Russell’s poetry mental health. “Managing Red Pine Stand Structure to was accompanied by Renbarger’s vocals, Mitigate Drought Impacts,” examined with Will on piano. Dr. Angela Fournier, natural-origin red pines and their growth professor of responses to drought. In October, she Veronica Veaux, psychology, presented also presented research on academic assistant professor of research on stress residencies at the Clute International business administration, and other negative Academic Conference in Las Vegas. participated in a panel experiences in discussion on native- people who work Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh, owned businesses which with animals at the associate professor aired on Minnesota American Psychological of technology, art & Public Radio as part of Association’s annual design, received the its ongoing “Creative conference in August. While many who Strengthening Bonds Economy” series. pursue animal welfare careers do so out of to Industry Award The panel, hosted by Chris Farrell, MPR a desire to be around animals, Fournier’s from the Association senior economics contributor, highlighted research examined the stressors in that of Technology, prominent Native American entrepreneurs, work that can lead to compassion fatigue, Management and who spoke about how tribal ties, culture and depression, anxiety and even suicide. Applied Engineering tradition relate to building and sustaining a in November. He small business. Drs. Debbie Guelda, professor of biology, also was named a “Professor to Know In Colleen Greer, professor of sociology, Engineering Management Programs” by the Dr. Ryan Webber, and Donna Pawlowski, professor of website Online Engineering Programs. adjunct instructor in communication studies, presented the Department of their work to launch BSU’s Community Dr. Marci Maple, Music, was named Engagement Council at the Minnesota associate professor of conductor of Heartland Campus Compact Conference. The nursing, was named Symphony Orchestra council seeks to create partnerships co-president of the in September. The with community organizations to create Minnesota Association nonprofi t community experiential academic opportunities for of Colleges of Nursing in orchestra serves the students and provide meaningful, lasting October. The association communities of Brainerd support for the organizations. advocates and provides and Little Falls and the surrounding areas. strategic guidance for The orchestra’s 43rd performance season Dr. Heidi Hansen, Minnesota’s nursing began in October and concludes in April. professor of degree programs at the baccalaureate level mathematics and and above while promoting collaboration Dr. Misty Wilkie, associate computer science, between those programs and the state’s professor of nursing, attended the 41st annual health care providers. facilitated a conversation conference of the North with BSU students American Chapter of Drs. Donna Pawlowski, professor of about creating healthy the International Group communication studies, and John Perlich, communities through for the Psychology of associate professor of communication strategies to support Mathematics Education studies, shared their strategies for teaching Native American nurses in St. Louis. She presented a poster related during the “Great Ideas For Teaching in a November webinar, to her research on math anxiety in pre- Speech” series at the 2019 Communication “Future of Nursing: service teachers. She delivered a similar Theater Association of Minnesota’s Campaign for Action.” The group discussed presentation at the 15th International conference, held in St. Cloud in September. the importance of mentorship and support Conference of the Mathematics Education Pawlowski also presented on her work to programs such as Niganawenimaanaanig as for the Future Project, held at Maynooth develop BSU’s growing communication strategies for recruiting and retaining Native University in Ireland in August. studies program. American nursing students.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 9 BSU Students and Professor Seek to Increase Interest in STEM Fields

REAL W RLD, REAL By Rachel Munson SC ENCE:

Dr. Katie Peterson, associate The project is an extension of Peterson’s fi rst hands-on activity was professor of chemistry at Bemidji Peterson’s previous outreach work held in September 2019. She and her State University, spent the Fall 2019 with Bemidji Middle School sixth students performed water quality semester conducting sabbatical graders. Although the project focuses experiments, measuring phosphate research aimed at inspiring middle on providing hands-on science levels in local water samples. Other school students to consider careers experience, it also has cast a light student programming has included in STEM — science, technology, on Bemidji’s poor engineering and mathematics. retention rates Peterson, along with senior science in science fi elds. “I want Bemidji youth to capture high-quality education undergrads Alec Stark of According to Little Falls and Garrett Dufault of the Minnesota learning opportunities in STEM that inspire them Fertile, has created a series of Department of to study science — hopefully at Bemidji State— hands-on, environmentally-focused Education, only 47 projects for more than 350 eighth percent of BMS and become scientists.” graders, which they are sharing students meet with Bemidji Middle School science state science – DR. KATIE PETERSON, teachers throughout the 2019–2020 standards — 6 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY academic year. percent below the state average. solar energy, soil biodiversity, creating “We want to improve attitudes “I want Bemidji youth to capture topographical maps and monitoring toward science, the understanding radiation levels. of core scientifi c concepts and the high-quality learning opportunities likelihood of youth entering careers in STEM that inspire them to Before starting their classroom work, in science, technology, engineering study science — hopefully at Bemidji Peterson and her students conducted an and math,” Peterson said. “I want to State — and become scientists,” initial survey of Bemidji Middle School make science fun and exciting.” Peterson said. students to gauge their interest in STEM

10 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY fi elds. They will conduct a similar “I had to learn how to present and samples from Lake Bemidji, Lake Irving survey in April and compile data in ask questions that would engage the and the middle school pond. While May and June, and Peterson hopes the students in class discussions,” Dufault studying soil, students collected and data will show an increasing interest said. “Each day was easier than the examined specimens from the middle in science. last, because I noticed what worked school’s forest. with the students and how to present “This is a pre– and post–type study,” Peterson also connected each module information to them in a way they would Peterson said. “We’re asking students if with a local expert who could provide understand and relate to before going they like science: Do they think science a real-world perspective on the topic. into the next class. My favorite part is cool? Do they talk to their parents Throughout the year, middle school of this research was connecting with about science? What do they think students have met with working the middle schoolers and piquing their scientists do? Do they think about the professionals from the Beltrami County interests in the fi eld of science.” mad scientist in the basement or do Soil & Water Conservation District, the they see scientists as real people with With each curriculum activity, Peterson Rural Renewable Energy Alliance and families and lives?” sought to connect the middle school Natural Resource Conservation Service. students with a local scientifi c Stark and Dufault, partially fulfi lling “We wanted to fi nd community environment right outside professional education research partners to show the students their back door. During the credits, guide students through their what a scientist with a local job water phosphate unit, experiments as science mentors. looks like,” she said. “Exposing students gathered Working alongside Peterson, they them to tangible, real-world designed activities, created necessary experiences in science tools and materials, and brainstormed and technology is critical ways they could inspire young to developing a strong, students to seek opportunities in vibrant work-force that STEM-related fi elds. supports the community in the long term.”

www.BemidjiState.eduw | 11 BSU strengthened his leadership skills and knowledge of campus culture, preparing him to be the voice of BSU’s student body. “I’ve become a lot more confi dent and comfortable with myself and what I can do,” he said. “All of my roles at BSU have helped add up to that. This campus has drastically changed since my freshman year and I feel like I have good, long-term insight to contribute to the administration. I'm proud of what I've achieved here so far.” Sauser has also taken advantage of his time at BSU to pursue a second passion — sports photography. He’s worked as a photographer for Beaver Athletics since 2015. “Working with BSU athletics and photography is a dream” he said. “It is an experience that I would never have passed up. I'm looking into that and seeing what is out there.” Brad Folkestad, associate athletic director for external relations, commends Sauser as a rare student who knew exactly what he wanted before he arrived at BSU. Folkestad said Sauser’s photography skills not only exhibit his understanding of the MATTHEW SAUSER sports industry, but also his ability to adapt to each sport’s environment. “Matt has been a tremendous asset By Rachel Munson to the athletic department,” Folkestad said. “Along the way he has worked really hard to refi ne his skills. I would President of Bemidji State University’s public-facing responsibilities throughout put his photography abilities up Student Senate, avid photographer and his time at BSU, including door-knocking against anyone, and we are really Bemidji State senior Matthew Sauser on the 2018 campaign trail, serving as a going to miss him.“ grew up in Monticello, but retreated residential adviser and, since Fall 2019, Sauser is on track to graduate in May from the city to fi nd success in serving as BSU’s student body president. with a degree in political science, and Minnesota’s north woods. “What helped me get out of my quiet says that while he could see himself “I really like birch trees and they were a phase was the line of work I got into,” running for public offi ce in the future, huge draw for me,” Sauser said. “I did Sauser said. “I decided to go to school his passion is in supporting some photography in high school and I part-time in 2018 and organize for a campaigns — which he hopes to at wanted to continue that in college. So I political campaign in Bemidji. That the State Capitol. emailed all the schools I was accepted to required me to go door-to-door talking to “One thing I've realized is that I have a asking if there were any openings for a strangers about very personal and bigger passion for things behind the student photographer — and Bemidji controversial things.” scenes,” he said. “I like the State responded.” Sauser returned to BSU as a full-time campaigning more than the Sauser has continually pushed himself student in 2019, joined Student Senate legislating. There is a certain energy toward opportunities outside of his and quickly decided to run for student and momentum with campaign work comfort zone. Despite self-identifying as body president. As a fi fth-year senior, and I absolutely love it.” a quiet person, he has sought Sauser felt the extra time he’s spent at

1212 | BEMIDJIBEMIDJI STSTATEATE UNUNIVERSITYIVERSITYY STUD By Casey Johnson

From fi ghting fi res to serving in the U.S. Air Force, Rachel Schapp's life has been fi lled with exhilaration and meeting new challenges. Now, the senior environmental studies major from Hudsonville, Michigan, is pursuing a new adventure — her passion for sustainable agriculture — at Bemidji State University. Schaap began working as a fi re fi ghter and emergency medical technician in 2002 for the Glen Lake Fire Department in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Rising through the ranks, she was promoted to division manager of fi re suppression and hazmat. Later, she spent six months battling wildfi res in the western half of the countryas a wildlife fi refi ghter and squad medic with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Schaap left her fi re service career and enlisted in the Air Force in 2009. While at her fi rst station working nuclear security at Aviano Air Force Base in Italy, she suff ered a traumatic brain injury — the fourth in her life — which required grueling rehabilitation. She recovered, fi nishing her six-year RACHEL SCHAAP enlistment at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina, followed by two years in the Air Force Reserves. At that point, Schaap found herself dealing with the physical and emotional insecurity was aff ecting not only the “Studying at BSU allows me to focus on turmoil suff ered during Bemidji community, but also other soil and water conservation in relation 15 years of non-stop emergency families across the country. to agriculture, attend classes in-person response work. “While working at the food shelf, I was here in the community and expand “My body and mind were pretty broken,” able to really start digging into the my knowledge base in sustainability,” she said. “The Veterans Aff airs issue with clients and others in our she said. diagnosed me with PTSD, anxiety and community to get a much better Schaap hopes to bridge the gap with depression, in addition to multiple understanding of the situation,” she said. conventional famers and provide injuries that left lasting eff ects. Despite “Out of the dozens of places I alternate ways to farm that can all of the lingering issues I have, I’d go have lived, poverty and lack of quality preserve land and water. She would also back to fi refi ghting in a heartbeat. I food here in the Bemidji area has been like to start a program to combat food wouldn’t trade it for anything.” eye opening.” insecurity by teaching people how to Beginning her journey to heal her mind In December 2018, Schaap left her grow their own food. and body, Schaap followed her wife, position at the food shelf to become a “Showing families that it is possible Elizabeth Wilson, to Minnesota and full-time BSU student. Her goal is simple to grow a tomato plant on their joined the Bemidji Community Food — combine her experience, passion and apartment balcony or in their back yard Shelf as a farm manager. There, she saw knowledge to address food insecurity can be very empowering,” fi rst-hand how the growing issue of food through sustainable farming practices. she said.

D E N TS www.BemidjiState.eduwwww.BemidjiState.edu | 13 Beaver Hockey captain’s career has been refi ned by hardship W “Coach“ (Tom) Serratore believed in mme from day one,” Brady added, “He wwas confi dent that I would get back to IS PROMISED 1001 percent.” ThatT confi dence, and the valued counsel of hish coaches in Lincoln, convinced Brady to continuec his playing career at BSU. It also TO NO ONE. serveds as motivation to push his body back By Brad Folkestad ontoo the ice. When Brady made his debut in BSU green and white on Oct. 13, 2017, it served not only as the ultimate payoff for Adam Brady, co-captain for the Bemidji State men’s a grueling two-year rehabilitation, but also as proof that hockey team, knows this old adage well. He also has a BSU’s faith in him had not been misplaced. In his fi rst game deeper appreciation for the team’s successes during the back on the ice, Brady scored the go-ahead goal in a 5-2 2019–20 season, because he has reason to believe it. victory over eventual national champion Minnesota Duluth. The senior forward from Delhi, Ontario, Canada, leads the nationally-ranked Beavers in scoring and is among the “He is a tremendous leader, He is a player who does nation’s leaders in power-play goals. Just a few short years ago, though, an accident on a things the right way on and off the ice.” foggy December night left his hockey career in doubt. – HEAD COACH TOM SERRATORE In 2015,2015, wwhilehile hhomeome duringdu g the United States HoHockeyckey LeaLeague’sgue’s hoholidayolidaay brbreak,eak, BraBradydy sussustainedtained IInn the three years since then, Brady has become a seseriousrious ininjuriesjuries in an aautomobileutu omobile acciaccidentdent cocconsistentnsistent contrcontributoribu on BSU’s power-play unit and whwwhichhich llefteft tthehe bbuddinguddiinng stastarr bbedriddenedridden wiwithth aann hahhass piled up more thant 30 goals and 45 assists. More ununcertainncec rtain future.future. iimportantly,mportantly, he hahas spent the last two seasons wearing a caccaptain’sptain’s letter on his sweater. ““HockeyHoH ckc ey wwasas aallll I hhadadd kknownnown since I was threethree or fourfour yearsyearrs old,”old,” hehe said.said. “I“I SeSSerratore,rratore, who hhasas coached the Beavers for 19 years, says wantedwantede ttoo doo aanythingnything I couldcould to BrBBrady’sady’s leadershipleadership ability is his greatest contribution to getgget backback onon thethe ice. But therethere thtthee program. weren’tweren’t a lotlot of schoolsschools thatthat “H““Hee is a tremetremendousndo leader,” Serratore said. “He is a player believedbellieved inin me.”me.” whwwhoo does things the right way on and off the ice.” OneOne of thethe scschoolshools tthathat BrBBradyady says the accidentac forced him to view life — and his nevernever lostlost sightsight ofof hohhockeyckey career — through a diff erent lens. hishis potentialpotential wawass BemidjiBemidji State. “When somethingsomethi like that happens, you learn not to take anaanythingything for grantedgra and to always cherish the moments yoyyouu have with youryo teammates on the ice,” he said. “Every dday isi a gift,ift andd I am just taking it all in while it lasts.”

14 | BEMIDJIBEMIDJI SSTSTATETATATE UUNUNIVERSITYNIVVERE SIS TYTY FOLLOW BSU SPORTS @ bsubeavers.comb BSU SPORTS Michael Junker gives Beaver Football its fi rst fi ve-time All-America honoree Defensive back Michael Junker wrapped Second-Team All-America by Don Hansen, up his collegiate athletic career as the fi rst giving him a BSU-record fi ve All-America player in Beaver Football history to earn All- awards for the year. He was also recognized America honors from fi ve organizations in by the Associated Press, American the same season. The senior from Hastings Football Coaches Association, D2Football. led the NSIC and ranked fourth nationally com and the Division 2 Conference with eight interceptions in 2019, two of Commissioner’s Association. Junker fi nished which he returned for touchdowns, and his career ranked second all-time at BSU in he led the nation with 272 interception- interceptions with 17, and as BSU’s all-time return yards. In January, he was named leader with 378 interception return yards.

Neuharth earns Hallman fi nishes BSU records set duringring Scholar All- volleyball career indoor season America honors second on BSU’s During the indoor season, BSUSU Tia Neuharth, a defender all-time digs list Track & Field has seen individualidual for the BSU soccer team, Defensive specialist school records fall in the 60mm dashdash,, was named to the United Emma Hallmann fi nished the 800m run, the one-mile run anandd tthehe Soccer Coaches NCAA Tia Neuharth her 112-match BSU Emma Hallmann weight throw. Twice this year,ar, sprintersprinter VenVeniceice Division II Scholar All- volleyball career with 1,429 digs, second-most Stewart, a junior from Palm Beach GardensGardens, America Third Team, which recognizes elite in program history. The senior from Muskego, Florida, has broken her own BSU record in soccer players who carry GPAs of 3.30 or Wisconsin, led the team with 403 digs in 2019 the 60m dash, her fastest time clocking 7.60 higher. Neuharth anchored a BSU defensive and was co-captain for a Beaver Volleyball seconds. In January, middle-distance runner unit which posted seven shutouts in 2019 team that fi nished the season with its most Ryne Prigge broke a school record in the 800m and allowed just eight goals during BSU’s wins since 2010. run which had stood since 2012 with a time entire 15-game NSIC schedule. The senior of 2:18.04. In a February meet in Grand Forks, from Prior Lake was a three-time All-NSIC Bader becomes fi fth Beaver North Dakota, Kristen Petron, a senior from selection and capped her fi nal year at BSU as to reach 1,000 points & Rice, ran BSU’s fastest-ever time in the mile a fi rst-team United Soccer Coaches All- 600 rebounds at 5:17.65. Finally, Zoe Christensen shattered Central Region honoree. an 11-year-old record in the weight throw, with Logan Bader, a senior from Milltown, her toss of 58 feet, 8.5 inches besting the BeaverBeave Cross Country Wisconsin, became just the fi fth player in BSU previous record by more than a foot. runnersrunn recognized for men’s basketball history to score 1,000 points academicacad success and grab 600 rebounds in a career with an BSU duo earns Academic 11-point, seven-rebound night at Concordia-St. All-District laurels Led by sophomore Ryne Prigge, Paul on Feb. 7. A four-year starter, the 6-foot-7 the BSUBSU cross country team was forward already is BSU’s all-time leader in Emily Kos, a defender on the BSU recognizedreco for its continued three-point fi eld goals and is in the program’s soccer team from Coon Rapids, excellenceex in the classroom. The top fi ve all time in rebounds. and Gunnar Feldhege, a football U.S. Track & Field and Cross defensive back from Cold Spring, Country Coaches Association were named to the College Division Emily Kos bestowed academic honors Academic All-District First Team in on Prigge as an individual their sports by the College Sports and for the entire team, Information Directors of America. which fi nished the Fall 2019 Kos is a double-major in semestersemes with a cumulative team psychology and Spanish with a GPA of 3.73. Prigge, a nursing major 3.94 GPA. She fi nished her BSU fromfrom Ely, led BSU in each of its fi ve soccer career as a three-time meetsmee in 2019, including a 47th- Academic All-NSIC honoree and Gunnar Feldhege placeplace fi nish at the Central Regional an NSIC All-Academic Team of meetmee after a personal-best time in Excellence recipient, and was also named the 6,000-meter6 run. Academic second-team all-central region by the United honorshono were awarded to runners who Soccer Coaches in 2018. fi nnishedish among the top 30 percent of Feldhege, a wildlife biology major with a 3.85 racersracers at the regional championship GPA, led the Beavers with 68 tackles in 2019 andand cacarried a cumulative GPA of at en route to Second-Team All-NSIC honors. least 3.25.3

www.BemidjiState.edu | 15  BSU’s 101st entering class celebrates convocation.  A business student learns from Dr. Angie Kovarik, assistant professor of business.  BSU students conduct their seventh annual deer survey with Minnesota’s DNR.  Students enjoy donuts with the Beltrami County Sheriff ’s Offi ce during the seventh annual “Breakfast with the Cops” event.  A student enjoys the art of Paul Swenson in BSU’s Talley Gallery.  Dr. Carl Isaacson, associate professor of environmental studies, and BSU students conducting research on microorganisms at an oil spill site in Pinewood, Minn.  Free mom hugs during BSU’s annual All-Campus Health Fair.

16 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY  Charles Grolla, Ojibwe culture and language educator for the Cass Lake Bena school district, talked with students during Native American Heritage Month.  BSU alumni leaders in the classroom.  International student Jorge from Mozambique enjoying Sunday in the Park, a close to BSU’s orientation weekend festivities. President Hensrud in BSU’s Home for the 100th Homecoming parade. The BSU Choir recruits students at 14th Annual Community Appreciation Day. Dr. Phong Nguyen and Dr. Jennifer Olson, assistant professors of music, perform at BSU’s fi rst annual Holiday Gala.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 17 BSU Brainerd Lakes Alumni Chapter’s game night on Nov. 18

BSU golf teams pose with Gary and Ruth McBride at the dedication of the Jeff “Bird” McBride Clubhouse on Nov. 2

Door prizes at a Brainerd Lakes Alumni chapter event

BSU president Faith Hensrud speaks at an alumni gathering in Sarasota, Fla.

Former BSU president Jim Bensen ’59 leads the BSU fi ght song at a Beaver Pride Luncheon in Upper Deck.

Group photo following a tour of the Revs Institute car museum in Naples, Fla. on Feb. 29.

18 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Golden Beaver Day, Sept. 12 Golden Beaver Day, Sept. 12

Golden Beaver Day, Sept. 12

Megan Howard, recipient of the Julie Wegner Aquatic Biology Scholarship, at the Scholarship Appreciation Brunch on Nov. 2

Bucky and three of his biggest fans during BSU's day of giving on Feb. 13.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 19 ALUMNINEWS Successful “Build the Dam Challenge” raises $119,508 for student scholarships and athletics

and help fund important downtown Bemidji. Participants at both initiatives at BSU. events counted toward the campaign’s Beginning at midnight 500-donor goal. In addition, some donors and ending at 11:59 p.m., created their own matching-gift challenges 534 donors contributed with matches ranging from $75 to BSU Alumni & Foundation’s second annual to academic scholarships through The $45,000. Day of Giving, called the “Build the Dam Lakeside Fund, Beaver Pride athletics The $45,000 matching gift to support Challenge,” met its goal of having at least scholarships and to specifi c BSU athletic academic scholarships was unlocked when 500 donors contribute to the university. programs. the challenge met its goal of 500 donors at The event, held Feb. 13, challenged BSU BSU students, employees and supporters 9:30 p.m. All told, donors from 38 states alumni, students, employees and support- attended two special events that day — a and Canada — and as far away as Hong ers from around the world to “build a dam” campus lunch in Memorial Hall and Kong — contributed $119,508 during the of critical fi nancial support for students Community Spotlight at Bemidji Brewing in 24-hour challenge.

Beaver Hockey Fans Swarm Minneapolis for Mariucci Classic Beaver Pride ran high for BSU men's hockey before their appearance at the University of Minnesota's Mariucci Classic, Dec. 28 in Minneapolis. The Boyd Bradbury Than Lwin Robert Anderson Suzanne Kringen BSU Twin Cities Alumni Chapter hosted a watch party for more than 100 BSU 2019 BSU Honors Gala Alumni Award Recipients alumni and hockey fans at Sally's Saloon BSU President Faith Hensrud and Josh Christianson, executive director of university near the University of Minnesota campus advancement, presented awards to the 2019 BSU Distinguished Alumni award for BSU's classic opener against the winners at this year’s Bemidji State University Honors Gala on October 4. Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Professional Education Hall of Fame Outstanding Alumni Award Dr. Boyd Bradbury ’88 Robert “Bob” Anderson ‘80 Young Alumni Award Alumni Service Award Than “Alan” Lwin ‘05 Suzanne “Sue” (Aultman) Kringen ‘73

Bemidji State thanks this year’s event sponsors – Sanford Health and the Joseph & Janice Lueken Family Foundation – for their partnership and support.

202 | BEMIDJIBEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITUNIVERSITYY MAKE SURE THE BSU ALUMNI OFFICE HAS YOUR LATEST CONTACT INFORMATION Alumni who have changed jobs or their names and those who have multiple or seasonal addresses are asked to update their contact information by visiting bsualumni.org or calling (218) 755-3989 so you can stay up-to-date on news and events.

Scholarship recipients, donors celebrated at Scholarship Appreciation Brunch BSU scholarship recipients and donors were honored at BSU Alumni & Foundation’s annual Scholarship Appreciation Brunch on Nov. 2. Nearly 300 attendees joined President Hensrud and BSUAF Executive Director, Josh Christianson at the event, which celebrated the critical role donors play in the success of Bemidji State’s scholarship recipients. In 2019, BSU’s Alumni and Foundation awarded 479 scholarships to BSU students valued at more than $603,000.

Green & White Alumni & Foundation Staff Grows Dinner & Auction Gwenia Fiskevold Gould joined BSU Alumni & Rescheduled for 2021 Foundation as assistant director of annual giving The Green & White Dinner & in January. Auction for BSU Athletics is She is responsible for the university’s phonathon rescheduled for April 17, 2021, at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. program and oversees the hiring, training and The event brings BSU student-athletes, community management of the student calling team which Gwenia Fiskevold Gould members and donors together to support student-athlete reaches out directly to hundreds of alumni each scholarships. Since its inception in 2014, the Green & White year. Dinner & Auction has raised more than $300,000 for Fiskevold Gould comes to Bemidji State after working for these scholarships. more than 10 years as a political fi eld operative and legislative The semi-formal event will include a catered meal, assistant for the Minnesota DFL Senate Caucus and as deputy live and silent auctions, games and raffl es and special political director for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and video presentations. Attorney General Keith Ellison. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Minnesota in 2012. More details will be announced as they become available at bsualumni.org. STATE UN DJI IVER MI SI BSU Unveils New Benefi t for Alumni BE TY BSU Alumni & Foundation recently rolled out its new Discounts & Deals program, an online coupon website that allows Ǵ ƨ contributing alumni to access exclusive discounts and special Ȉ ƻ off ers on travel, dining, hotels and much more in their local Ǻ Nj areas. The discounts can be viewed online and redeemed via ƻ smartphone, tablet, or by printing and presenting a coupon to ƹ ƨ participating vendors. Ǻ ƻ 20202020 Alumni who make a gift of $75 or more receive access to the OCT 1-4 Discounts & Deals website, featuring many other valuable OBER benefi ts. Learn more at bsualumni.org/alumni/benefi ts.

www.BemidjiState.edu | 21 CLASS NOTES Towns are in Minnesota unless noted. Alumni names appear in bold. Send information to ‘18 Brianna Stephanie Anderson plays Timmons is a [email protected] professional hockey for fi rst-grade teacher the Minnesota Whitecaps or call toll free: (877) 278-2586. at Golden Lake of the National Women’s Elementary in Circle Hockey League. Anderson Pines. She lives in joined the Whitecaps Oak Grove. after two playing two Brianna Timmons Stephanie Anderson seasons for teams in ‘16 Tom Tessier China. Anderson lives in North St. Paul. was promoted to project manager Brandon Bosch Katie Pogue ‘15 ‘19 at Kraus-Anderson was hired as an was hired by Delta Construction Company engineering technician Dental as customer in it's Bemidji offi ce. for Rock County Soil service supervisor at Tessier began his and Water Conservation the company’s new career with Kraus- District’s land customer service center Anderson in 2016 as Tom Tessier management offi ce in in Bemidji., where Katie Pogue a project engineer. He Luverne. He previously she lives. Brandon Bosch lives in Bemidji. worked as a health, Adam Kirkoff works as a loan offi cer at Missy Halda was appointed district executive safety, environment and Arlington State Bank in Arlington. Kirkoff lives of the Oxcart Trails quality lead for Great Plains Processing in in rural Henderson. district of the Boy Luverne. Bosch lives in Steen. Gunner Olszewski made his NFL debut with Scouts of America. She Alexandra Miller co- the New England Patriots on Sept. 8, 2019. oversees 26 Boy Scout chaired Northfi eld’s The punt returner and wide receiver played units in Otter Tail county Climate Action Plan in eight games for the Patriots before injuries in Minnesota and North Advisory Board, which ended his season. He fi nished his Dakota’s Richland and saw its climate action debutdebut NFL season witwithh 20 punt Wilkin counties. Halda plan approved by the Missy Halda returns fforor 179 yayardsrds and two lives in Park Rapids. Northfi eld city council receptions fforor a total ooff 34 yayards.r Kyle Fodness became in November. The OlszewskiOlszewski llivesives in AAlvin,lvin Alexandra Miller Bemidji State’s head plan includes a goal Texas. tennis coach following to source 100 percent the retirement of his of the city’s electricity from renewable father, who coached sources by 2030 and to be carbon-free by the Beaver tennis 2040. Miller works as the sustainability team since 2013. program coordinator at Carleton College in Fodness is also the Northfi eld, where she also lives. head coach for the Kyle Fodness Marty Evans won third Bemidji High School place and $10,000 in the girl’s tennis team. He lives in Bemidji. apprentice competition Trent Jackson is the sports information at the International director at Wartburg Brotherhood of College in Waverly, Electrical Workers’ Iowa. Jackson IDEAL National Championships at worked as a student Marty Evans assistant in BSU’s Coronado Springs Lindsay Marketon is athletic media Resort in Lake Buena a piano and voice relations department Vista, Florida. The annual event draws instructor for Accent before earning his union and non-union electricians together Music Academy for what is considered the nation’s master’s degree in Trent Jackson in Pittsburgh, Lindsay Marketon sport management leading competition for electrical wiring Pennsylvania. Marketon at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He professionals. Evans is a member of IBEW has taught private music lessons for fi ve lives in Wartburg. Local 343 based in Rochester. He lives in years. She lives in Pittsburgh. Le Sueur.

22 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY "SPARE KEY" UNLOCKS CLAFTON’S MUSIC ROW RUN

‘14 Glenn D’Amour teaches From downtown Bemidji to the twang of Nashville, culinary art classes at Duluth Sauk Rapids native Aaron Clafton ’15 is primed to make his mark on the country music scene East High School, a role he’s had for 11 years. D’Amour Having played piano and guitar from an early age, and and his students serve with an ear for country music, Clafton hit downtown 40-60 meals each Bemidji looking for a place that would let him play. In day from the 2011, the now-defunct Toasty Beaver bar gave the student-run freshman $50 to play each week, plus tips. He also kitchen in the took the stage at Brigid’s Pub and played during bustling lunch hours in BSU’s Hobson Memorial Union. school. He and his wife, After earning his marketing communications Nancy, live degree, Clafton moved to Nashville, Tennesee in Superior, in March 2016 to chase his music dreams. Wisconsin. He quickly found being a budding country star wasn’t easy. “The fi rst year and a half [in ‘13 Kori Baril teaches social Nashville] was really tough for Sabin Adams is a habitat restoration studies at Red Lake me,” he said. “I was intimidated specialist for Pheasants Forever. He is County Central in Oklee. by the city and all the talented responsible for coordinating with the In addition to teaching, people who wanted the same Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, he also is the dean of things I did.” the U.S. Fish and students and coaches Kori Baril Today, he spends his days on a Wildlife Service other football, basketball and bank teller line with evenings conservation groups track. He lives in Red Lake Falls. and weekends devoted to to plan and fund writing songs and performing large habitat projects John Kenny took over with other Nashville throughout the as general manager musicians. There’s not much Midwest. Adams lives of the City Center downtime for Clafton, and his in Clarissa with his Market food co-op perseverance is paying off. wife and their in Cambridge. Kenny Sabin Adams His fi rst single, “Spare Key”, two children. worked as the deli and has over 40,000 streams on bakery manager at Spotify. A new single is set to be Leuken’s Village Foods released in April with an EP to ‘12 Cody Hempel was named logistics while attending BSU. John Kenny follow this summer. manager at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls. He lives in Forest Lake. Hempel has worked for the power-sports In July, Clafton will perform at manufacturer for FireFest in Cold Spring, just 30 over 15 years, starting ‘11 Pearl Walker- minutes away from his hometown. as a snowmobile Swaney serves as the He will open for big-name country assembler in 2004. program manager at acts Jordan Davis, Jo Dee Messina, Blackhawk and Dustin Lynch. Could He is also serving the Native Governance this be Clafton’s big break? Only in his 10th year on Center in St. Paul. The time will tell. In the meantime, he the Pennington center’s mission is to continues to live for the thrill of County Board of help tribal communities Pearl Swaney being on stage. Commissioners. exercise their Cody Hempel Hempel lives in Thief sovereignty and develop tribal leadership. She “The best part is seeing how River Falls with his wife, Misty, and their two and her husband, Jacob, live in Woodbury. people react. Whether it’s to children. the music, the lyrics or the Derek Daniels was hired as a conservation interaction between songs, Eden Jackson was named chair of the Patient offi cer in the Lake Benton area for the it’s always fun to see a and Family Advisory Council for the Rainy Minnesota Department of National connection happen.” Lake Medical Center in International Falls. Resources after graduating from the 15-week As chair, Jackson will work with hospital Conservation Offi cer Academy at Camp Ripley. leadership to plan changes and be a liaison Daniels was an eight-year veteran of the Lyon to the community. She works as a nurse for County Sheriff’s Offi ce before starting with the Central Packaging Corporation and lives in Minnesota DNR. He and his wife, Taylor, live International Falls. in Balaton with their son.

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‘10 Joe Gould is a ‘08 Katie (Stearns) ‘06 Lt. Colonel middle- and high- Bertsch was promoted Randy Wolbeck school social studies to shareholder at completed a nine- teacher at Voyageur’s Ohnstad Twichell law month deployment Expeditionary School offi ces, based in West to the Middle East as in Bemidji. He lives in Fargo, North Dakota. the engineer chief Bemidji with his wife, Bertsch has been an for the 34th Red Bull Joe Gould Katie Bertsh Randy Wolbeck Gwenia, who is the attorney for Ohnstad Infantry Division of assistant director of annual giving for the Twichell since 2017. She lives in Moorhead. the Minnesota National Guard. The division Bemidji State University Alumni provides training and readiness oversight for & Foundation. 10 National Guard brigades with more than Neil Schiller was hired as principal at ‘07 23,000 soldiers in Minnesota and eight other Willow River Area School in Willow River. He states. Wolbeck lives in Little Falls with his Carl Borleis previously worked as a sixth-grade teacher, ‘09 wife, Leanne, and works full-time in facilities was hired as dean of students and assistant principal at management at Camp Ripley. director of program Hinckley Elementary School. Schiller lives in excellence for the Cambridge. Minnesota State Dan Reing teaches special education Paul LaRoche, a sergeant ‘05 Transportation and coaches junior high and varsity football with the Rice County Center of Excellence, at North Woods school in Cook. He is also Sheriff's Department, a consortium of 24 Carl Borleis currently working toward his master’s degree was named commander Minnesota State at BSU. Reingg lives in Cook. of the Cannon River two-year colleges, led by St. Cloud State Drug and Violent Amber LeongLeong ’05 and her husbanhusband,d, University, which offers career training Offender Task Force Neil Schiller Kin Mun Chew ‘06‘06,, appappearedeared for the transportation industry. It is one of in May. He lives in oonn the hihitt AABCBC teltelevisionevision sshowhow nine centers of excellence operated by the Faribault with his wife ““SharkShark TTank”ank” in OcOctober.tober. Minnesota State System of Colleges and and two children. The couplecouple acceptedaccepted Universities. Borleis lives in Breezy Point with $750,000 for his wife, Katie. The couple has two grown Denae (Fisher) Alamano, 220-percent0-percent sons. executive director of sstaketake in ththeireir the United Way of Abby (Saeger) Randall llightight therapy the Bemidji Area, was has been named llampamp comcompany,pany, appointed to the United executive director of the Paul LaRoche Circadian OOptics,ptics, Way of Minnesota’s Bemidji Area Chamber ffromrom SSharkhark Board of Directors. of Commerce. Randall TTankank The board addresses previously worked as ppanelistsanelists executive and legislative a marketing consultant MaMarkrk affairs, training, planning and advertising lead for CubaCubann aandnd and communications Abby Randall the Bemidji Pioneer. She LoLoriri GeGeiner.iner. across Minnesota. lives in Laporte with her The coucoupleple Alamano lives in Bemidji husband, Ross ‘08, a sixth-grade teacher at lilives iin ththe with her husband, Denae Alamano Bemidji Middle School. The couple has two Twin Cities. Orlando ’09, and their children. three children. Gordie Haug is the Josh Peterson Sara (Olson) Clemons, ‘04 running backs coach is the executive a physical education and director of player director of Visit teacher at Princeton personnel for the Bemidji, where he High School, developed University of Wyoming oversees strategies and implemented a Cowboys football team. to increase Bemidji’s 12-week course to teach Sara Clemons Haug has economy through students the basics been with the University travel and tourism. of offi ciating high school sports. The goal of Josh Peterson Gordie Haug of Wyoming since 2015, A Bemidji native, the program is to encourage young adults and has also coached Peterson joined Visit to consider offi ciating youth athletic events. the team’s wide receivers and led recruiting Bemidji after working as a reporter for Clemons lives in Princeton with her husband, efforts. Haug lives in Laramie, Wyoming. Lakeland PBS News for fi ve years. Peterson Jonathon ‘08, and their two children. lives in Bemidji.

24 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Rosymar Hjermstad ‘01 Erin (Aune) Bryson teaches fourth ‘93 Scott Nyegaard is the founder and CEO was hired as the grade at Northwoods School in Cook. She of Legacy Group, an agency that specializes strengthening lives in Cook with her husband, William ‘03, in evidenced-based training for corporations, institutions and their two daughters. religious groups, conferences and educational program/title III institutions. He and his wife, Deanna (Broden) project director ’91, live in Bemidji. ‘00 Amy (Wallace) Ernst, director of at Central Lakes Rosymar Hjermstad special education at Buffalo-Hanover- Rob Nelson is CEO and College in Brainerd. Montrose Schools, won the 2019 New founding partner of Her role is to offer support services Special Education Leader Award from North Rock Partners to CLC students as they pursue their Minnesota Administrators for Special in Minneapolis. North education and career goals. Hjermstad Education. Ernst lives in St. Cloud. Rock Partners provides lives in northern Minnesota with her fi nancial planning two children, Athina and Cypren. Kelly Fiala in January was services to clients named founding dean Wade Chiodo was including entrepreneurs, Rob Nelson of the College of Health hired as the head athletes and Fortune 500 and Human Services at coach of the corporate executives. Rob lives in Minneapolis Salisbury University. She Grand Rapids with his wife, Lucinda. The couple has one son. has been a professor High School boy’s at Salisbury University Mark Scandrette is founding hockey team. since 2004. Fiala lives in director of ReIMAGINE: A Center Chiodo played Kelly Fiala Salisbury, Maryland. for Integral Christian Practice, for the Beaver where he leads an annual Hockey men’s Wade Chiodo series of retreats, workshops team from 2001–2004, served nine Andy ‘99 and projects designed to help years as the head coach for the Bemidji Eggerth was hired participants apply spiritual Lumberjacks and most recently worked by the University of wisdom to everyday life. He as the head scout for the Bismarck Texas Rio Grande has also written nine books and Bobcats of the North American Hockey Valley as an assistant lectured around the country. League. He lives in Grand Rapids with coach on the Scandrette lives in San Francisco his wife, Layne (Backer) ‘04, who is a university’s track and with his wife, Lisa (Sands) ’92. public defender. fi eld team. Eggerth Andy Eggerth broke 16 track and fi eld program records while at BSU, ‘92 Keith Cross was named deputy chief Chris Olson was hired as ‘03 qualifying for the NCAA Championships in of police for the Aurora Police Department in principal at Lake Ripley Elementary fi ve events. Eggerth and his wife, Agnė, live Illinois, effective April 2020. in Litchfi eld. in Edinburg, Texas. His 26-year career with the Previously an Aurora Police Department English teacher at Tyler Radniecki was started as an offi cer in Litchfi eld Middle recently promoted to 1995. He was promoted to School for 16 associate professor sergeant in 2005, lieutenant years, he also with indefi nite tenure in 2008 and commander coached middle in the School of in 2016. Cross lives in Chemical, Biological Yorkville, Illinois, with his school hockey and Keith Cross softball. Olson lives Chris Olson and Environmental wife and son. in Litchfi eld with Engineering at Oregon Tyler Radniecki his wife and their three children. State University. ‘90 Steve Carriere Radniecki lives in Corvallis, Oregon, with his is the orchestra director Kathy Wilson is a historian, educator, wife and son. and guitar instructor archaeologist and museum specialist at Grand Forks Central who owns and operates Historical Tony Mosser became principal at High School in North Perspectives, a historical research ‘96 Woodbury Elementary School. He previously Dakota. He is also the and consulting service. Wilson helps worked as assistant principal at Woodbury’s bass player for Paint the individuals with research into ancestry Lake Middle School and science teacher Town, a pop and rock or the history of homes, consults with at Minnetonka Public Schools. His wife, band that has played Steve Carriere museums and historic sites on exhibits, Lori (Cross) ‘98, is the principal at Oneka all around the Grand programming, presentations and Elementary in White Bear Lake. The couple Forks area, including at the University of North archiving. Wilson lives in Marion, Iowa. lives in Lakeville and has two daughters. Dakota’s Ralph Engelstad Arena. He lives in Grand Forks with his wife and two children.

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Eric Mickelson of Jeff Olson, president/ Goodridge teaches fi fth CEO of Credit Union grade at Goodridge Association of the Elementary School. He Dakotas, was elected also operates Mickelson to a third term on the Auctions with his wife, board of directors Patty, and their three for the American sons, Marshall, Nick Association of Credit and Heath ’18. Eric Mickelson Union Leagues. Olson Jeff Olson Mickelson Auctions previously served provides auction services throughout as BSU’s director of alumni relations from Northwest Minnesota. 1992–1995. Olson lives in Bismarck, North Dakota, and has two children. Robyn (Meyer) Cook works at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis as the advanced academics coordinator for the school’s ninth ‘83 Mary (Dye) Moen received an and tenth grade students. Cook lives in Outstanding Leadership Award on May 1 in KARGERS PROUD OF Minneapolis. recognition of her 25-year career teaching BEMIDJI STATE ROOTS elementary music at Staples-Motley Roy Smith was appointed Elementary School. Moen lives in Wadena with to the Governor’s It’s Wednesday morning and BSU’s Gillett Wellness Center is her husband, Del ‘82, who serves as interim Workforce Development abuzz — students lifting weights, BSU staff running the track pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville. and working professionals swimming laps before work. Board by Governor Tim Mardy ’72 and Lynn ’91, ‘96 Karger, who exercise together Walz and Lieutenant most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, are just walking in. Governor Peggy ‘81 Mark Van Like old friends, they warmly greet those around them Flanagan. As one Every retired from before beginning their workouts. of 18 Minnesotans Roy Smith his post as supervisor on the board, Smith of the Black Hills A Detroit Lakes native, Mardy came to BSU in 1963. After two will be responsible for reviewing and National Forest after years, he found he wasn’t ready for college and joined the making recommendations about statewide a 37-year career Air Force, serving 13 months in Korea. He returned to BSU workforce programs and policies. Smith lives with the U.S. Forest and graduated with his biology degree and a mass in Hibbing. Service. Van Every took Mark Van Every communications minor in 1972. Lynn, who immigrated to over the supervisor California from Luton, England, with her family in 1964, position in 2016, managing over 1.2 million double-majored in English education and French and later Trent Baalke ‘87 acres in the national forest. He and his wife, earned her master’s degree in English. was hired as director Janell, live in Custer, South Dakota. They have of player personnel for Mardy was drawn to the radio industry after early experi- three daughters. the Jacksonville Jaguars. ences with the campus radio station. He joined Bemidji’s Baalke worked as the Paul Bunyan Broadcasting (now Hubbard Broadcasting) as a general manager for Tom Heaviland student in 1971, sparking a 43-year career as news director, ‘80 the San Francisco 49ers sold his San Diego- sports broadcaster and morning show host. Lynn taught from 2011–16, then as based landscaping English at Bemidji High School and as an adjunct at BSU for Trent Baalke football operations company, Heaviland 25 years. consultant for the National Football league. Enterprises, Inc., to Living in Bemidji, the Kargers appreciate what Bemidji State He and his wife, Beth (Buckingham) ‘89, BrightView, the largest offers to the community, including access to campus have two daughters, Katy and Cassie. commercial landscaping Tom Heaviland resources, guest lectures, art displays, sporting events and provider in the United yes, the Gillett Wellness Center. What’s more, their four States. Heaviland will work for BrightView for Jeffrey Hane serves on the board children – Brodie ‘94, Lyan ’96, Marnie ’99 and Bonner ’99 ‘86 one year to ensure a smooth transition for the of directors for Legal Services of Northwest – are all alumni. Brodie and Bonner work at the university. Heaviland Enterprises employees. He lives in Minnesota. He is an attorney at Brink Law Carlsbad, California, with his wife, Joanne. In 2019, the couple established the Mardy and Lynn Karger in Hallock, which recently received an Lakeside Scholarship, which funds two $1,250 scholarships Advocacy Achievement for BSU students each year. With the opportunities, Award from Legal ‘79 Linda (Anderson) Willhite retired memories and successes the Kargers have enjoyed in Services of Northwest from the Sibley East school district at the Bemidji, it’s no surprise why they choose to be generous. Minnesota in recognition end of the 2019 school year. Willhite taught The couple explains it simply. of the fi rm's outstanding fi rst, third and fourth grades, Title I and “We’re proud of Bemidji State,” they said. legal work in service coached volleyball over the course of her of disadvantaged 40-year career. She lives in Waconia with her communities. Hane lives husband, Rick. The couple has three children Jeffrey Hane in Hallock. and eight grandchildren.

26 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY ‘78 ‘78 JeffJef Baillon, a long-time Jim Best was inducted into the East Central ‘76 Kathy (Miller) investigativeinves reporter School District’s Hall of Fame in May at Sukalski is retired for Fox 9 News in a ceremony in Askov for academic and after nearly 30 years Minneapolis,M retired philanthropic achievement. Best earned an as a biochemistry and afteraf 38 years on the applied psychology degree from Bemidji State molecular biology air uncovering and after serving in the U.S. Marines for three faculty member in the investigating stories years during the Vietnam War. He lives in University of North Kathy Sukalski that impacted Wasilla, Alaska. Dakota’s School of Minnesotans. Medicine and Health Sciences. She lives in Robin Steinkraus retired as executive director Baillon lives in St. Elgin with her husband, Tom. of the Flathead Lakers, an environmental Paul with his wife, Sandy (Haram) ’78. nonprofi t organization committed to protecting the waters of Northwestern ‘56 Jim MusbergerMusberger was ininductedducted into ‘77 77 Dave Galovich oof Crosby was Montana's Flathead watershed. Steinkraus the Minnesotata State HighHigh ScSchoolhool ininductedducted into tthehe MinMinnesotan State High lives in Polson, Montana. Coaches Associationociation Hall ooff Fame School Coaches AssAssociationoc Hall of Fame on October 122 in MinneapoMinneapolis.lis. in MinneapoMinneapolislis on OcOctober 12. During Musberger coachedoached bbasketball,asketball, hhisis 41-year career, GGalovicha guided baseball, footballtball and golgolff at tthehe CrosCrosby-Irontonby-Ironton High School boys Strandquist andnd KarKarlstadlstad hhighigh basbasketballketbal team to more schools from 1956–79. tthanhan 700 victories. He is His basketballll jusjustt the fi fth coach in teams won 31616 MinMinnesota high school games and boboys’ basketball three district hhistory to reach 700 championshipsps career wins. He was over his also inducted into career. He the Minnesota High lives in School Basketball Bemidji. Coaches Hall of FFame in 2005.

Atwater, Bruce ’50, Bemidji Ojala, William '65, Baxter Kirk, John '77, Bemidji IN MEMORIAM Christianson, Marion (Fenson) '50, Bemidji Swanson, Paulette (Okerstrom) '65, Stillwater Kukuczka, Duane '77, Hollywood, Fla. Bahr, Evelyn '51, Wadena Callahan, Laurence '66, Minocqua, Wis. Dale, Bradley '78, St. Cloud Eisbrener, John '51, Trail Linder, Inda (Johnson) '66, Plummer Evans, Leann '78, Minnetonka Snustad, Phyllis (Carpenter) '51, Medina Duphorn, Gerald '67, Crookston Yurczyk, Joseph '78, Gilbert Anderson, Marvin '55, Gratiot, Wis. Gleason, William '67, Bradenton, Fla. Bloomquist, James '80, Faribault Batchelder, Ann '55, Bemidji Olson, Wayne '67, Bovey Johnson (Palen), Lizbeth '80, Bemidji Ghostley, James '55, Bemidji Babcock, Dale '68, Meridian, Idaho Grage, David '81, Fergus Falls Maki, Marlis (Graham) '56, Hudson, Wis. Hauck, Dave '68, Northfi eld King, Timothy '81, Lakeville Burk, Robert '57, Pine River Leyendecker, Rodney '68, Huron, S.D. Dahl, Leota '82, Bagley Hopke, Lorraine '57, International Falls Lillevold, Torrance '68, Bemidji Hasser, Ronald '82, Bemidji

Lund, Morris '58, Golden, Colo. Christianson, David "Pete" '69, Badger Johnson, Rodney '82, Prophetstown, Ill. in order of class year Edd, Edna '59, Vadnais Heights Keil, Irene '69, North Branch Mohler, Michael '82, Bemidji Smith, Wilbur "Bill" '59, Fireston, Colo. Wilander, David '69, Solway Youngdale, Mark '83, Minneapolis Carey, Don '60, International Falls Aspen, Orlando '70, Fosston Bean, Robert '84, Morris Drake, Leonard '60, Alexandria Brown, Lois '70, Bemidji Hall, Kris '85, Winona Green, Gerald '60, Park Rapids Deeds, Charles "Chuck" '70, Bemidji Smit, Mark '85, Battle Creek, Mich. Olson, Lyle ’60, ’71, Browerville Lindvall, Sharon (Brock) '70, Littlefork West, Anne '86, Two Harbors Breznay, Ernest '61, Gilbert, Ariz. Habstritt, Richard ’71, Bemidji Steele, Mary '87, Bemidji Leyendecker, Maxine '61, Independence, Iowa Kilgore, Albert '71, Baxter Neubeck, John '88, Bemidji Mertz, Kathryn (Clementson) '61, Edina Norgard, Edward '71, Pengilly Anderson, Lucille '89, Red Lake Sommers, Chet '61, Willmar Standeven, Richard '71, Abbotsford, Wis. Palkki, Derek '89, Grand Rapids Swanson, Bruce '61, Hopkins Walsh, Russell '71, Park Rapids Campbell, Judith (Greiner) '91, Chisholm Hermes, Clair '62, St. Paul Wiehe, David '71, New Hope Donarski, Dwight '93, Oak Creek, Wis. Kinnunen, Thomas '62, Grand Rapids Harkness, Timothy '72, Lake George Wagner, David '93, Hibbing Vincent, Marian (Kampstad) '62, '73, Excelsior Tomatz, Jack '72, Hibbing Bergeson, Ginetta (Larson) '95, Bagley Wilkinson, LeRoy '62, Henderson, Nev. Weyrens, William '72, Fergus Falls Olson, Gregory '95, Grand Rapids Borseth, Gerald '63, Mound Wood, James '72, Moorhead Guillemette-Peterson, Melissa '96, Red Lake Falls Meier, Myron '63, Austin Horsager, Mary (Tholen) '73, Fargo Olson, Scott '97, Grand Rapids Wild, Larry '63, Fargo, N.D. Dimich, Jr., Nick '74, Coleraine Strandlien, David '97, Bemidji Fultz, Doyle '64, Bagley Ludwig (Angelo), Nancy '74, Grand Rapids Richardson, Tim '99, Fifty Lakes Piccolo, Elizabeth (Lajambe) '64, Becker Maki, Robert '74, Buhl Falk, Chadwick '01, Rochester Troumbly, Sylvia (Rich) '64, Grand Rapids Mergens, James '74, Bemidji Jones, Daniel '01, Roseau Carisch, James '65, Albuquerque, N.M. Mourin, William "Billy" '74, Eveleth Rengel, Alicia '02, Bemidji Hagen, Violet '65, Clearbrook Rothlisberger, Lynn '74, Kent, Wash. Hertwig, Jackob '12, Winger Hillestad, Anita '65, Fargo, N.D. Smith, Lynn Duane '74, Cloquet McLarty, Boyd '65, Walker Nichols, Loren '76, Baudette

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A humanitarian, visionary, teacher and mentor By Rachel Munson

Dr. Ray Carlson, professor emeritus of psychology, passed An enthusiastic scholar, family man and public servant, away Aug. 30, 2019, at the age of 95, leaving behind a life- Carlson engaged in a myriad of community activities, long legacy of service to Bemidji State University. organizations and initiatives always with an eye for improvement. With his wife Margaret (Lindseth), he Born on his family’s farm in Wildwood on May 21, 1924, played a foundational role in organizing the fi rst recycling Carlson grew to be an inquisitive man with a thirst for center in Bemidji. He also worked closely with local knowledge. According to his obituary, Carlson graduated entities on low-income housing projects. from Northome High school as valedictorian in 1942. He joined the Navy after graduation and attended the University Carlson’s extensive and impactful career was not his of Minnesota for one year while awaiting induction into only contribution to Bemidji State. Members of his the Navy’s offi cer training program. After completing his family have followed in his footsteps and made their training, he was assigned to an amphibious assault ship and own transformational marks on the university, as well. sent to the Pacifi c Theater. In 1945, at the end of World War His son, David, is a registrar emeritus at Bemidji State, II, the 21-year-old Carlson was in command of the ship that having spent more than 30 years at BSU retiring in 2011. brought him home. Following the war, he returned to the His daughter-in-law, Dr. Margaret Carlson, taught in the University of Minnesota where he would receive bachelor’s Department of Professional Education for 12 years, and and master’s degrees in psychology. He later went on to his granddaughter, Dr. Anna Carlson, spent four years as obtain a doctorate in psychology, as well. the assistant director in BSU’s Sustainability Offi ce before moving into her current role as an assistant professor of Carlson’s quest for knowledge brought him home to environmental studies. northern Minnesota, where he spent more than 30 years establishing himself as a pillar of Bemidji State College’s Working closely with the BSU Foundation, Carlson’s history. In addition to his role as professor of psychology, family has recently dedicated the Raymond and Carlson was dean of students, vice president of student Margaret Carlson Public Service Scholarship Fund in aff airs and vice president for research and recognition and celebration of Carlson’s life and legacy. developmentdevelopment dduringuring hhisis career. He is aalsolso crecrediteddited The scholarship will support a BSU student who has withwith eithereither initiating or signifi cantlycantly enhancingenhancing demonstrated exceptional commitment to community on-campuson-campus organizations such as the BSU and public service. Foundation,Foundation, StuStudentdent SenateSenate,, HoHobsonbson MemoriaMemoriall In addition, the family is partnering with the BSU StudentStudent Union anandd personapersonall counsecounselingling Sustainability Offi ce and facilities crew to plant a tree on services. ThoughThough he retired in 1984, campus as a memorial to the legacy of Raymond and Carlson returned as professor Margaret Carlson and their commitment to the welfare of emeritusemeritus of psychologypsychology anandd taugtaughtht future generations. graduategraduate classes.

28 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY IN MEMORIAM: MARION CHRISTIANSON

Bemidji State University magazine published a “Mrs. C” passes away at age 91 after history of the Funtastic Dance Follies as part of its Spring/Summer 2018 edition, part of BSU’s a life dedicated to Bemidji State offi cial kickoff of its Centennial celebration. By Carissa Menefee The story recounted the history of the Follies from its start in 1945 as Bemidji State Teacher’s College’s Modern Dance Recital, through Teacher, athlete, artist, board week after Marion’s graduation in 1950. member, and an alumna of Bemidji After college, the couple found jobs Christianson’s 17-year tenure as director from State University. Marion “Mrs. C” teaching in Hallock, where they worked 1978-1995, and eventually to Christianson Christianson wore all of these hats, for a short while before relocating passing the show to her daughter, Suzie and more, during a remarkable life to Blackduck. There, Marion taught Langhout, who this April will direct her 25th and career. She passed away in July physical education, music and English, Funtastic Dance Follies. That story, along with 2019 at Goldpine Assisted Living and directed the school’s cheerleaders, the rest of the Spring/Summer 2018 issue, is Center in Bemidji, spending her 91 while Ken assembled a legendary available on BSU’s website. years as an educator, working to create career as a basketball and track coach opportunities and entertainment for and, eventually, as the school’s athletic students. director. According to her lengthy obituary, “Mrs. C” also was, among many other As a Bemidji State student, Christianson Marion Fenson was born in 1928, things, a curriculum consultant to had helped now-legendary faculty graduated from Bemidji High School in the State Arts Board of Minnesota; member Myrtie Hunt — who 1945, and from Bemidji State Teacher’s an instructor in Bemidji State’s coincidentally had previously also College in 1950 with a double-major Elderhostel program; a director of been Christianson’s favorite teacher at in physical education and music. She summer cheerleading camps; a Bemidji High School — found Orchesis, met Ken Christianson — a three-time charter board member of the BSU a modern dance group. With Orchesis, all-conference basketball star at Bemidji Snow Ball; and an international Hunt began the college’s annual dance State who was inducted into BSU’s presenter and instructor of dance and show in 1945, an annual tradition that Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006 — while cheerleading. at BSTC, and they were married one continues to this day. Marion Christianson also was In the 1960s,1960s, Christianson joined a member of the BSU Alumni her long-timelong-time mentor as a faculty Foundation Board of Directors, and member at BemidjiBe State, where she in 1992 she was the sole recipient of taugtaughtht physicalphysic education, dancing, Bemidji State University’s Outstanding tumtumblingbling anandd ice-skating classes and Alumni award. was instrumeinstrumental in the early days of oorganizedrganized vavarsityr athletics for women. “I feel strongly about doing what the SShehe tootookk cchargehar of the dance show students want to see on campus,” when Hunt rretirede in 1978, renaming it she said. “I am always impressed by tthehe Funtastic Dance Follies. our students' strength. They have a passion and are engaged with outdoor CChristiansonhristianson also spent more than a recreation and our environmental decade as BeBemidjim State’s women’s behaviors and knowledge.” atathletichletic ddirector,irect a position she hheldeld from 1198698 until the 1995-96 academic year.yea In addition, she served Several alumni have expressed interest in as ppresidentresident of the Northern Sun supporting a naming opportunity on campus in ConfereConference,n the women’s varsity honor of "Mrs. C.” For more information, contact iintercollegiatenterco conference that Lisa Hofstad, BSU Alumni & Foundation, at BBemidjiemid State had helped to 218-755-4147. ccreatereat in 1979.

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GREETINGS FROM BEMIDJI STATE

Each year, alumni and donors like you enable the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation to continue its mission of inspiring passion, Josh Christianson imagination and generosity in our alumni and friends to transform the lives of BSU students. Together, we raised $2,171,716 this year to support student scholarships, faculty research, campus facilities and Beaver Athletics. This past year was memorable for many reasons. Here are a few highlights that stand out for me: • Hosting events across campus, Minnesota and the country to bring Beavers together • Launching our fi rst-ever day of giving which raised over $100,000 to support students • Celebrating the culmination of Bemidji State University’s centennial activities at Homecoming • Recognizing student scholarship recipients and donors at our annual Scholarship Appreciation Brunch On behalf of our students, faculty, staff and the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation team, thank you for your gifts of time, talents and donations. You truly make a signifi cant impact on the lives of all at BSU.

Sincerely,

Josh Christianson Executive Director of University Advancement

30 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY REPORTREPO President’s SOCIETY The President’s Society recognizes the university’s most generous GIFTS contributors, based on lifetime/cumulative giving to the Bemidji o State University Foundation. Members include individuals, families and organizations. The list refl ects giving through June 30, 2019. f

VISIONARY’S SOCIETY - ($2.5 million +) Bank/Insure Forward Joseph* and Janice Lueken/The Joseph and Ron Batchelder* Janice Lueken Family Foundation Jeff rey and Kathy Baumgartner/ Circle B Properties TRUSTEE'S SOCIETY ($1 MILLION - Fred Breen* 2,499,999) Raymond Breen* The George W. Neilson Foundation Dr. Almond and Shalyn Clark/ Michael and Tracy Roberge/ Al and Shalyn Clark Family Fund Roberge Family Foundation Coca-Cola Bottling Company Sanford Health of Bemidji, Inc. Dr. Donald* and Petra DeKrey CHANCELLOR'S SOCIETY ($500,000 - Dondelinger GM $999,999) Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. 3M, Inc. Kenneth and Mary* Erickson Frederick and Marie Baker Dr. Bruce and Mary Jo Falk Keith and Maria Johanneson/ Federated Insurance Custom chargers (as pictured above) are Marketplace Food and Drug Anthony S. Gramer created especially for the President’s Society Paul and Paige Hanson Edwin* and Myra* Johnson by John "Butch" Holden, professor emeritus Sam* and Peggy* Johnson Russell* and Gudrun* Harding of visual arts. They are “awards of distinction,” David and Brenda Odegaard Dr. Evan and Elaine* Hazard Paul Bunyan Communications Thomas and Joanne Heaviland honoring donors with cumulative giving of Paul and Lynn Hunt Wayne* and Beverly* Thorson $50,000 or more. Christine Janda* BENEFACTOR'S SOCIETY ($250,000 - Margaret H. Johnson* Katharine Neilson Cram Foundation $499,999) Kopp Family Foundation Dr. M. James and Nancy Bensen Kraus-Anderson Construction Company M. Fern Birnstihl* BSU Alumni & Joan L. Kriegler First National Bank Bemidji Barbara Krummel & Russell Higuchi Foundation Assets Doug and Sue Fredrickson/ Leech Lake Casinos: Northern Lights, Big Oaks Foundation Palace, White Oak 35,000,000 Elfrida B. Glas* Lueken's Village Foods Kirk and Penny Gregg/ Michael McKinley and Deborah Grabrian Gregg Family Charitable Fund Miller McDonald, Inc. 30,000,000 Kathryn K. Hamm* Dr. Darby and Geraldine Nelson Dr. Ruth Howe and Merril Thiel* Mark and Sandra Niblick John and Delphine Jacobsen North Country Business Products 25,000,000 Robin Norgaard Kelleher $23,102,381 Northern Inn/Gary Gangelhoff $31,089,504 Elwood and Jean Largis Otter Tail Power Company Eva Lind* 20,000,000 Otto Bremer Foundation John W. Marvin Robert and Mary Lou Peters Susan Marvin and Keith Schwartzwald Pinnacle Marketing Group Mary A. Mushel* 15,000,000 David and Kim Ramsey

Trudy and Kevin Rautio 12,646,308 Dr. Patrick Riley and Dr. Natalie Roholt Rich and Joyce Siegert/Edgewater Group Marcella Sherman (Hampton Inn & Suites, Green Mill) 10,000,000 $9,847,659 George and Sandra Thelen David and Kathryn Sorensen TruStar Federal Credit Union Bemidji George and Sandra Thelen Moses and Angela Tsang Security Bank USA 5,000,000 Marilyn Vogel & Leland Wilkinson Steve and Lauren Vogt Robert* and Jeanette* Welle Bob Whelan/Whelan Properties/ 0 DIRECTOR'S SOCIETY ($100,000 - Supreme Lumber 2004 2008 2014 2019 $249,999) Stephen G. Wick Dr. Will and Mary Lou* Antell Donald Anderson* and Vicki Brown

* Deceased { continued on next page } www.BemidjiState.edu | 31 REPORTREPO President’s SOCIETY GIFTSo { continued from page 31 } f BUILDER'S SOCIETY ($50,000 - $99,999) Marvin Lumber & Cedar Co Richard and Joan Ahmann/ Gary and Ruth McBride BSU Alumni & Foundation Ahmann Family Foundation Neil and Patricia* McMurrin Endowment Progress Bernice M. Anderson Jon and Debra McTaggart Julie and Scott Becker MeritCare Clinic Bemidji Dr. Thomas J. Beech Christopher and Dr. Abby Meyer 30,000,000 Dr. Richard* and Josephine Beitzel Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Beltrami County R. Alexander Milowski Bemidji Woolens, Inc./Bill Batchelder The Minneapolis Foundation 25,000,000 The Bernick Companies Dr. Thomas and Mary Moberg Big North Distributing, Inc. Harry Moore* $20,320,670 Dr. Elaine D. Bohanon* Ronald and Alvina Morrison 20,000,000 David and Stormi Brown NLFX Professional BSU Dining Services/ARAMARK Nash Finch Company $26,5492,813 Lynne C. Bunt* Charles Naylor* 15,000,000 Jim* and Lorraine F. Cecil William* and Dona Mae Naylor Dr. Michael and Noel Clay Nei Bottling, Inc. Muriel P. Copp Norbord Minnesota

10,000,000 $8,860,204

$8,225,156 ANONYMOUS North Country Health Services Deerwood Bank Northwest Minnesota Foundation Herb* and Lynn Doran Edward and Marla Patrias 5,000,000 Gregory Droba Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Joe and Karen Dunn (Buron-Campbell ownership) Rebecca Eggers* Dr. Harold T. Peters* 0 2004 2009 2014 2019 Steve and Susan Engel Phillips Plastics Corp. Drs. Gary and Nancy Erickson The Pioneer/Advertiser Gerald D. Freudenberg* Drs. Jon and Patricia Quistgaard General Mills Foundation Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Dr. Lowell* and Ardis* Gillett Steven and Robyn Seide Dr. Muriel B. Gilman Tom and Cindy Serratore Marty and Lindsey Goulet Lowell and Lois Sorenson Support to BSU Bernard* and Fern* Granum Jack and Marie St. Martin/The Jack and Dale Greenwalt & Kim Warren Marie St. Martin Family Foundation Dr. Richard and Dianne Hanson Dr. Theodore* and Margaret Thorson 2,000,000 Margaret H. Harlow* Gary* and Joanne E. Torfi n Paul and Tammi Hedtke/ Dr. Ken Traxler Hedtke Family Trust Mervin "Sock" Wagner John R. Heneman* E. Joseph and Jane Welle Dr. Annie B. Henry Tom and Paulette Welle 1,500,000 $1,401,720 Hill's Plumbing and Heating Richard and Judith Werner

$1,361,782 Lynne K. Holt White Earth Tribal Council

$1,295,431 William and Bette* Howe Robert and DeAnn Zavoral

$1,521,513 Dr. Myrtie A. Hunt* $1,192,821 The Idea Circle, Inc. AMBASSADOR'S SOCIETY ($25,000 - 1,000,000 Esther F. Instebo* $49,999) The Jay and Rose Phillips Ace on the Lake Family Foundation Alltech Associates, Inc. Rich and Meredith Kehoe Joan Campbell Anderson Alan and Judy Killian and David Anderson 500,000 Alan Korpi and Martha Nelson ANONYMOUS Norman A. Kramer Winnifred Anderson* Dale and Michelle Ladig Trent and Beth Baalke Lake Region Bone and Joint Surgeons John and Susan Backes Lakeland Public Television Bill* and Jesse* Baer 0 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Carl and Terry Baer 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Margaret Listberger* Bernard and Amy Baratto LeRoy E. Maas* Dr. Marjory C. Beck

* Deceased 3232 | |BEMIDJI BEMIDJI STATE STATE UNIVERSITY NewUNIVERSITY member Bemidji Dental Clinic Krigbaum & Jones, Ltd. Skyline Exhibits Daniel and Midge Boettger Bemidji Lions Club League of Women Voters - Bob and Jane Smith/Image Photogra- Howard and Rebecca Borden Bemidji Sports Centre Bemidji Area phy and Framing Dr. John* and Ann* Brady Kermit and Sandy Bensen Douglas and Renee Leif Dr. Kathryn Smith Bravo Beverage Ltd Marie Bishop* Drs. Gordon and Alice Lindgren Buster aned Helend Spaulding/ Bonnie L. Bredenberg Blandin Foundation Mark and Monica Liska Spaulding Motors Gurnee K. Bridgman* Jacob and Melissa Bluhm/ James* and Janet* Love Michael and Melinda Spry Phillip A. Buhn* The Bluhm Agency William and Jodi Maki St. Joseph's Area Health Services Burger King Corporation Bob Lowth Ford, Inc. Dr. Keith Marek Maurice and Lorna Sullivan Louis H. Buron Jr.* Bois Forte Reservation Marvin Windows and Doors Super 8 Motel Robert C. Bush* Tribal Council Betsy J. McDowell Dr. Thomas and Bonnie Swanson Dr. Mark and Mishel Carlson Robert and Lisa Bollinger James R. Midboe Dr. Dave and Peggy Tiff any Dr. Raymond* and Margaret Carlson Bradley R. Borkhuis Dr. Thomas and Marilyn Miller Dr. Roger and Connie Toffl e Thor Carlsrud and Randy and Marlene Bowen Minnesota Energy Resources Terri and Tim Traudt Melissa Hilde Carlsrud Trey and Ann Bowman Minnesota Precision Tri-State Manufacturers' Association Dr. Leah J. Carpenter and David L. Alan P. Brew Manufacturing, Assoc Dr. James and Diane Tuorila Jansen Patrick Brown/ Minnesota Society of Certifi ed Public USA Color Printing Dr. Joseph and Jenifer Carson Clem's Hardware Hank Accountants Chais T. Wakefi eld Caswell International Corporation ANONYMOUS Diane Moe & Thomas Fitzgerald Austin and Paula Wallestad Charter Communications Mary A. Campbell Gary and Marlene Moe Robert and Patricia Walrath Choice Therapy, P.A. John and Ann Carlson/John Carlson Sharon Moe Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Richard Chopp* Agency Leo D. Morgan, Jr. Harvey and Loris Westrom CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Dr. Jason and Angela Caron Betty Murray* Widseth Smith Nolting Control Stuff Steve Carter, Jr./ James and Janice Naylor & Associates Cool Threads Corner Bar of Bemidji NCS Pearson Drs. Larry and Ranae Womack Drs. Bret and Veronica Cooper Bertha Christianson* Judy Nelson Barbara L. Wylie Veita L. Corbin Kenneth* and Marion* Christianson Dr. Raymond* and Jane Nelson Zetah Construction, Inc. Country Kitchen Restaurant Citizens State Bank Midwest Dr. Gene and Colleen Ness William and Teresa Crews Country Inn & Suites Dr. Lee A. Norman FOUNDER'S SOCIETY ($10,000 Dean and Wendy Crotty Annie M. Czarnecki North Central Door Company -$24,999) Scott Curb and Mary Boranian D & T Landscaping, Inc NorthEnd Trust 3M Foundation Dr. Caroline M. Czarnecki Eugene Dalzotto* Northern Aggregate, Inc. Dr. Robert and Barbara Aalberts Lyle E. Dally* DeLaHunt Broadcasting Northland Electric Don and Susan Addy Dave's Pizza Dick's Northside, Inc. Northwestern Surveying Bernard V. Adlys Dr. Richard and Ann Day Dickson Enterprises, Inc. & Engineering, Inc. Allen Oman State Farm Agency Robert* and Jackie Decker James and Tiff any Fankhanel/Bemidji Marc and Kay Olson Carol M. Alstrom Dr. Daniel and Beth DeKrey Chrysler/Honda of Bemidji Doug Onan American Association of Dr. Steven J. and Veronica DeKrey Dr. Jeremy and Megan Fogelson Grant and Kris Oppegaard/The Op- University Women John and Kay Delinsky Fred and Virginia Forseman pegaard Family Foundation American Family Insurance Delta Kappa Gamma Dr. Jeanine and Ronald Gangeness Otter Tail Power Company Dr. Kris and Linda Anderson Patrick and Barbara DeMarchi George and Joann Gardner Joel and Kary Otto Robin and DeAnne Anderson Roxanne Desjarlait Mildred A. Gjertson* David and Dianne Parnow Suzanne M. Warford Anderson David and Abby Deterding Joseph and Patricia Grabowski Paul Bunyan Broadcasting HBI Boris and Caroline Andrican Dr. James and Jana Dewar David and Sandy Gregory Dr. John C. Pearce Annexstad Family Foundation Dick's Plumbing and Heating Cedsel J. Hagen* Stephen Pearce, M.D. John Baer of Bemidji, Inc. Linda S. Hanson Patrick and Kaia Pelstring Drs. Norman and Linda Baer Tracy and Kristy Dill Gary and Diane Hazelton Rod and Delores Pickett Ryan and Jean Baer John T. Driessen Jim* and Marilyn Heltzer ANONYMOUS Baratto Brothers Construction Shawn and Shaina Dudley Beverly Henriques The Presto Foundation Bear Creek Energy Richard and Rose Dukek Barbara Higgins* Raphael's Bakery Cafe William and Maria Beitzel Jon and Beth Duncan Terry and Cindy Holter Ray's Sport & Marine Edward and Jennifer Belisle Mary and Lynn Eaton Dr. Howard and Mary* Hoody REM Northstar, Inc. Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. Ed Sauer Memorial Fund Xihao Hu Bemidji Regional Offi ce Bemidji Ambulance Service, Inc Eldercare Health Benefi ts Mgmt InFaith Community Foundation Dr. Tom and Sandra Richard Bemidji Aviation Services Inc Systems, Inc InHarvest James and Carol Richards Bemidji Building Center Erbert & Gerbert's Subs and Clubs Richard and Sheri Jahner RiverWood Bank Bemidji Medical Equipment Janet Esty* Paul and Sarah Jensen Dr. Patricia A. Rosenbrock The Bemidji Rotary Club David Falde & John Johanneson* Susan and Stuart Rosselet Bemidji Welders Supply, Inc. Elizabeth Spooner-Falde Arnold* and Nancy* Nancy Johnson Carol Russell/Russell Herder Bemidji-Cass Lake Dennis J. Fallon Wilbur Johnson* The Saint Paul Foundation Chapter 46 of Muskies, Inc. Herbert M. Fougner* Virgina "Hope" Johnson Walter and Mardene Schuiling June Bender Dr. Joann Fredrickson Dr. Johannas and David Jordan John and Mary Seamans Terry and Gail Bergum Michelle and Morris Frenzel Robert and Mary Jorstad Shakopee Mdewakanton Best of Bemidji Quarterly Magazine Fuller, Wallner, Cayko & Jeff rey and Julie Kemink Sioux Community Best Western Bemidji Pederson, Ltd. John G. Kittleson Mark A. Shanfeld, MD, Ph.D. Big Horn Financial Services LLC Laura Gaines Lillie M. Kleven* Hazel Shimmin* Jody and Gene Bisson Dr. Fulton and Nancy Gallagher Gary Knutson* Robert Fiskum and Yvonne* Siats-Fiskum Jon and Linda Blessing Michael and Deanna Garrett

* Deceased { continued on next page } www.BemidjiState.edu | 33 RRE OR GIFTS President’s SOCIETY o { continued from page 33 } Cash Revenuef Dr. Daniel Gartrell and Dr. Julie Jochum Hartz Foundation Dr. James* and Connie Ghostly Dr. Richard* and Dorothy Haugo 7,000,000 Marjorie and Steven Giauque Oluf* and Margaret* Haugsrud Col. Clark and Judith Gilbertson Bill and Sandy Hawkins Dr. Eric Gilbertson Headwaters Shrine Club 6,000,000 Keith and Jeannie Gilbertson Drs. Faith and Neil Hensrud Ordella M. Gilbertson Dr. Michael and Deb Herbert

$5,306,839 Marjorie and James Gildersleeve Lawrence and Dianne Higgins Boysen and Nadine Glas Hill & Partners, Inc 5,000,000 Paul and Kathy Godlewski Hobart Laboratories, Inc. Dr. Richard and Carol Goeb Jack and Linda Hoeschler Dr. Frank and Marilyn Goodell Neal and Maureen Holmstrom $4,170,704 4,000,000 Bruce L. Gordon Pamela Hovland and Steven Lawrence Gourmet House Kenneth and Kari Howe $3,671,286 Bryan and Paulette Grand Myriam Ivers Great Lakes Gas Transmission Ltd Iverson Corner Drug

3,000,000 $2,856,100 Partnership Louise H. Jackson Dr. Colleen R. Greer and Jerry Downs Agency Dr. Debra F. Peterson Johnson Controls Beulah Gregoire* Diane and Thomas Johnson 2,000,000 James and Barbara Grier Jeremiah D. Johnson $3,088,596 Robert and Susan Griggs Dr. Terrance and Susan Johnson Grimes Realty Thomas and Susan Kaplan 1,000,000 Keith W. Gunderson* Keck Sports Richard F. Haberer* Keg N' Cork Lisa L. Haberman Keith's Pizza Richard and Sheridan Hafdal Dr. Debra Kellerman and - Jim and Jo Hanko Anthony Wandersee 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Greg and Rebecca Hansen Ken K Thompson Jewelry Hanson Electric of Bemidji, Inc David and Charlotte Kingsbury Hardees of Bemidji Patrick and Laurine Kinney James and Pamela Harrison Knife River Materials/MDU Dale and Rochelle Hartje Resources Foundation Rate of Investment Return

.16%

.14% The Legacy Society recognizes and honors those alumni and friends who have provided .12% for Bemidji State University in their wills or have .1% exercised a planned giving option through the Bemidji State University Foundation. .08% .06% LegacySOCIETY .04%

.02% ANONYMOUS+ Evelyn Berg* Virginia Bridgman* 0% Charles & Nancy Aldrich Dan & Terri Bergan Dr. William & Henrietta Donald G. Anderson*+ M. Fern Birnstihl*+ Britton -.02% Joan & David Anderson+ Marie Bishop*+ Lynne C. Bunt *+ Boris & Caroline Andrican+ Jody & Gene Bisson Dr. Dale & Joanne Carlson -.04% John & Susan Backes Elaine Bohanon*+ Dr. Joseph & Jenifer Carson 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Bill* & Jessie* Baer+ Randy & Marlene Bowen Cynthia & James Cashman H.C. Baer* Lloyd* & Kathryn Bradfi eld Dr. Sam* & Rose* Chen+ Annual Return Grant Bateman* Fred Breen* Richard Chopp* Marjory C. Beck Raymond Breen* Bertha Christianson* 10-Year Average Dr. M. James & Alan P. Brew Dr. Almond & Shalyn Clark Nancy Bensen+ Gurnee K. Bridgman*+ Dr. Caroline M. Czarnecki+

34 | BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY Drs. Raymond and Beatrice Knodel Northern Liquor Off Sale Rose Skyberg Dr. Clayton and Ivy Knoshaug Gary and Karen Oftelie Slim's Bar & Grill Paul and Catherine Koski David and Jean Olderman State Farm Companies Foundation Dr. James and Patricia Kraby Bruce L. Olson Dr. Maria and Terry Statton Lois M. Kruger* Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home Erma Stelter* Dr. Franklin and Diane Labadie Royal and Diane Orser Irene K. Stewart Dr. David and Alice Larkin Family and Friends of Ruth Ouverson Corey and Diana Stittsworth Lesa and Jeff rey S Lawrence Dr. Donna K. Palivec Willie and Arla Stittsworth Lazy Jack's Greg and Kathy Palm Stittsworth's Meats Dr. Arthur and Judith Lee John and Lori Paris Dr. Bruce and Shari Sutor Lee C. Scotland, DDS Parker Family Fund Anita C. Swanson Hazel Leland* Pat Knoer State Farm Insurance Chet Swedmark* and Helen Kohl-Swedmark LePier Oil Company R. Scott and Kate Pearson Systec, Inc. Dr. Robert and Dale Ley John and Teresa Persell Dr. Martin and LaRae Tadlock Paul and Teri Lindseth Dr. Martha and Don Peters Doug and Lori Taylor Brad and Dawn Logan David Lee Peterson* Teammates for Kids Foundation Dr. Kenneth and Mary Lundberg Rohl and Patricia Peterson Telespectrum Worldwide Steven Lundeen & Jennifer Driscoll Ronald L. Phillips Jeff and Susan Tesch Brian Maciej/Lime Valley Advertising, Inc Pickett Agency Dr. Jerome and Jane Thompson Dr. David and Mara Marchand Elmer and Betty Porter Dr. Romola K. Thorbeck Mark's Frame House/Mark and Linda LaFond Productivity, Inc. Chris and Dick Tolman Douglas and Mary Mason Dr. Joanne M. Provo Dr. Benjamin and Janet Tsang MasTec North America Inc. Jack* and Mary Betty* Quistgard Brian and Jana VanHaaften Allen and Susie Mathieu Michael and Jackie Rasch Shane A. Veenker John and Judith McClellan Roger Rasmussen Mary M. Veranth Dr. Judith L. McDonald Dr. John and Mary Sue Redebaugh Kevin and Tammy Waldhausen James D. McElmury Roger and Arlene Reierson Ruth E. Warde* Robert F. Mechelke Mary A. Reitter Dr. Victor D. Weber* Robin and Diane Mechelke Scott Robbins Julie A. Wegner Medsave Family Pharmacy William and Lainey Rodgers Ryan and Bryn Welle Debra Melby* Ross Lewis Sign Company George* and Paula Welte Dr. Kathleen J. Meyer RP Broadcasting, Inc Wes' Plumbing & Heating Midcontinent Communications Nathan and Abigail Sannes Bryan and Judy Westerman Dr. James and Sharon Molde Dr. Samuel and Sara Sant Wilde Financial Dr. Robert and Sally Montebello Drs. William and Rochelle Scheela Dr. Rodney Will and Anne Meredith-Will Dr. Dorothy L. Moore* William and Susan Schmitz Jerry and Kathy Winans Robb H. Naylor Lee and Deborah Schreck Marty and Linda Wolf Katharine Neilson Cram* John* and Evenlyn* Schuiling James and Lois Wood Peter and Bonnie Nelson John* and Charlotee Schullo Bud and Gloria Woodward Stella and Paul Nelson Patricia and Mark Shough Gerald* and Fern* Nichols Harold J. Shellum * Deceased North Country Dental Pete* and Marilyn Simonson

Lyle E. Dally*+ Kathryn K. Hamm* Robin Norgaard Kelleher Dr. Donald DeKrey*+ Linda S. Hanson William & Patricia Kelly Rebecca Eggers* Luther & Diann Hanson Richard & Sharon King+ Fritz & Robin Ehlers Russell* & Gudrun* Harding Justin & Jessica Klander Steve & Sue Engel Margaret H. Harlow*+ Lillie M. Kleven*+ Irvin* & Kay Engebretson Oluf* & Margaret* Haugsrud+ Norman Kramer Larry Engebretson Paul A. & Tammi L. Hedtke Joan Kriegler* Eldridge* & Jean Erickson Beverly Henriques Robert & Kristie Krowech Donald & Mary Erickson Dr. Annie B. Henry Dr. Elwood & Jean Largis Janet M. Erickson Dr. Ruth Howe & Merril Thiel+ Robert Ley Dr. Bruce & Mary Jo Falk Dr. Myrtie A. Hunt*+ Eva Lind*+ Ann Moore Flowers*+ Esther F. Instebo*+ Glen & Terri Lindseth Dr. William & Margie Forseth John & Delphine Jacobsen Keith Malmquist* Jerry & Shirley Froseth Larry Jallen Neil & Patricia* McMurrin Helen Gill* Christine Janda* Nelmarie Melville Dr. Lowell* & Ardis* Gillett+ Edwin* & Myra* Johnson Mark Menard Ronald & Nancy Gladen Sam* & Peggy* Johnson+ Kathryn & Donald Mertz James D. Gribble+ Margaret H. Johnson*+ Margaret A. Miles Beulah Gregoire* Jeff rey & Marjorie Johnson John & Susan Minter Dennis* & Patricia Grimes Vince Johnson*+ John & Walli Mitchell Keith W. Gunderson*+ Wilbur Johnson*+ Dr. Dorothy L. Moore*+ *Deceased Cedsel J. Hagen* Dr. Johannas M. Jordan Dr. Thomas & Mary Moberg +Charter Member

{ continued on next page } www.BemidjiState.edu | 35 R T Legacy SOCIETY GIFTSo { continued from page 35} Harry Moore*+ Diane Plath Duane & Celeste Sperl Nancy & Richard Vyskocil Claude Morris*+f Dr. Joanne M. Provo+ Michael & Melinda Spry Mervin Wagner* Richard & Susan Morris Drs. Jon & Patricia Quistgaard Irwin* & Patricia St. John Jeff & Christel Wallin Betty Murray* David & Kim Ramsey Jack & Marie St. Martin Dr. Victor D. Weber* Mary Ann Mushel* Dr. Tom & Sandra Richard J. Ruth Stenerson* Robert* & Jeanette* Welle Norman* & Judy Nelson Bill & Lois Robertson Willie & Arla Stittsworth Tom & Paulette Welle Dr. Raymond A. Nelson* Pamela Fladeland-Rodriguez Maurice & Lorna Sullivan+ George* & Paula Welte Wilford* & Albioni* Nelson Dr. Patricia A. Rosenbrock Anita Swanson Wesley W. Winter* Dr. John & Monica* O’Boyle Carol A. Russell Melanie & Michael Teems Shirley M. Yliniemi* Dr. Charles K. O’Connor John & Charlotte Schullo Dr. Dave & Peggy Tiff any+ Robert & Sherry Young Beulah M. Parisi Mark & Margaret Schultz Dr. Ken Traxler Charles & Susan Zielin David & Dianne Parnow Dr. Duane & Marilyn Sea Joanne E. Torfi n Lawrence W. Perkins* Ken* & Betti Sherman John Traxler* *Deceased Robert & Mary Lou Peters Hazel Shimmin* Bennett & Joan Trochlil +Charter Member David Peterson*+ Richard Somodi Dr. James & Diane Tuorila Rohl & Patricia Peterson Lowell & Lois Sorenson Floyd A. Tweten

Statement of Activities Statement of Position Year Ended June 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 Assets Without Donor With Donor Total Restrictions Restrictions Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 242,120 Support and Revenue Investments 3.627,798 Accounts Receivable - Contributions & Member Dues 350,679 $1,469,659 $1,820,338 Contributions Receivable — Current 817,782 Endowment Contributions - 894,824 894,824 Prepaid Expenses 9,020 Total Contributions & Membership Dues 350,679 2,364,483 2,715,162 Total Current Assets 4,696,720

Investment Income 493,656 658,898 1,152,554 Property and Equipment 309,768 Royalty Revenue 4,330 - 4,330 Lease Revenue - 61,087 61,087 Other Assets Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Surrender Contributions Receivable — Long-Term 1,475,265 Value Life Insurance & Actuarial Adjustment 44,768 - 44,768 Remainder Interest in Real Estate 91,943 Reclassifi cation & Net Assets Released Cash Surrender Value Life Insurance 142,338 from Restriction Restricted Investments for Endowment 24,372,660 Administrative Assessment 640,653 (640,653) - Total Other Assets 26,082,566 Satisfaction of Purpose Restrictions 1,986,367 (1,986,367) - Total Support and Revenue 3,520,453 457,448 3,977,901 Total Assets 31,089,054 Liabilities and Net Assets Expenses Program Services Current Liabilities Scholarships 1,172,431 - 1,172,431 Accounts Payable $ 12,288 Special Events and Other Services 1,506,926 - 1,506,926 Payroll Liabilities 32,378 Annuities Payable, Current Portion 27,220 Total Program Services 2,679,357 - 2,679,357 Total Current Liabilities 62,886

Supportive Services Long-Term Liabilities Management & General 66,540 - 66,540 Annuities Payable, Long-Term Portion 84,260 Fund Raising 881,575 - 766,921 Total Liabilities 147,146 Total Supporting Services 948,115 - 948,115 Net Assets Total Expenses 3,627,472 - 3,627,472 Without Donor Restrictions 3,924,659 With Donor Restrictions 27,017,249 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (107,019) 457,448 350,429 Total Net Assets 30,941,908 Net Assets, Beginning of Year 4,031,678 26,559,801 30,591,479 Net Assets, End of Year 3,924,659 27,017,249 30,941,908 Total Liabilities and Net Assets 31,089,054

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