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BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
 
The publication for alumni and friends of Bemidji State University
 
Winter 2010
 Bemidji State Grad  Leads War on Drugs
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CONTENTS2
Campus Notes
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Changing Times
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Born to be a Cop
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Seniors to Watch
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Keeping Students Engaged
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Alumni Info
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Class Notes
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BSU Foundation Annual ReportReport of Gifts . . . . . . . . .20A Gift of Love . . . . . . . . . .22Fueling the Spirit . . . . . . .24A Game for Life . . . . . . . .26Opportunity to Succeed . .28
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Calendar
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system,Bemidji State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunityemployer and educator. This document is available in alternativeformats to individuals with disabilities by calling
1-800-475-2001 or218-755-3883.
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 COVER STORY (Page 13)
Pursuing a childhood dream, Michele Leonhartbecame a beat cop after graduating from Bemidji
State. She never imagined, however, that oneday she would be the nation’s top drug enforcer.
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 Milestones
The kick-off to fall semester marked new milestones forBemidji State. In August, the campus welcomed 808 new freshmen, ourlargest entering class in decades. Fireworks capped the end of a perfectfourth annual Community Appreciation Day and the annual Beaver Bashfootball game, which BSU won en route to an 8-3 season. Both events hadrecord-breaking attendance. Homecoming commemorated the University’s90th anniversary as we once again recognized the talents and achieve-ments of a special group of alumni and gleaned their insights through theAlumni in the Classroom program.
 
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The University also celebrated the$9 million renovation and expansion of Sattgast Hall, a 26,000 square-footfacility with high-tech science classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories,and a new Harold T. Peters Aquatic Biology wing. In the past few years,new and updated facilities have not only transformed our campus land-scape, but also our teaching and learning environment. Expanded gather-ing spaces, smart classrooms, and collaborative research areas enable theUniversity to continue building its reputation as a place where students’potential is shaped through challenging, guided experiences in and out ofthe classroom.
 
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This fall also marked the beginning of a new stage inBemidji State’s history with the announcement of my mid-summer 2010retirement. While a decision like this is never easy, the timing of it comesat a good juncture. The University is on an upward trajectory with strongenrollments and sound financial planning. With its commitment to excel-lence and focus on students, Bemidji State is also expanding its reputa-tion, not only in the state, but also beyond. I am honored to have served asBemidji State’s ninth president. Working with the faculty, staff, students,alumni, and friends truly has been a privilege and a rewarding experience.Dr. Jon E. Quistgaard, President
Vol. 25, No. 1, Winter 2010
 HORIZONS
 
is produced by the Communi-cations and Marketing Office, Alumni Asso-ciation, and BSU Foundation at Bemidji StateUniversity. It is published three times per yearand distributed free to BSU alumni, students,faculty, staff, and friends. Direct comments tohorizons
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Editor
Rose Jones
Alumni Director
Marla Patrias
University Advancement ExecutiveDirector
Rob Bollinger
Designer
Kathy Berglund
Photography Director
John Swartz
Contributing Photographers
  Jon Heller, The Johnson Group Marketing,Samantha Sorenson
Contributing Writers
Andy Bartlett,Carrie Cramer, Al Nohner, Cindy Serratore
Editorial Assistance
Valerie Mason, Al Nohner,Peggy Nohner, The Johnson Group Marketing
Production Assistance
The JohnsonGroup Marketing
Editorial Board:
Andy Bartlett, Rob Bollinger,Nancy Erickson, Jeanine Gangeness, Rose Jones, John “Tom” Murphy, Marla Patrias
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