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Otto Gives Back to BSU tournament, and played for the 1985 and 1990 United States Teams. “The University would like to thank Joel for his recent contribution and his continued support of BSU hockey,” said Dr. Dave Tiffany, vice president for advancement. “It is always gratifying for alumni to return something to the University when they
Bemidji State University gave a lot to Joel Otto, and now he is giving back. The BSU Foundation recently received a very significant contribution from Joel directed to the hockey endowment. This gift is part of a fund that is used to make
sure the hockey program remains strong, and ensures that others will be given the same opportunity to learn, improve, and excel that Otto experienced during his four years at BSU. Joel Otto, of Elk River, Minnesota, recently completed his 13th season in the National Hockey League and is in the midst of a hockey career emblazoned with success. Otto spent four seasons making his mark on the Beavers hockey program under coach Bob Peters. The three-time All-American helped the 1984 BSU squad make history by leading the team in scoring en route to the school’s first NCAA II National Hockey Championship and only the second perfect season in NCAA hockey history at 31-0. Otto polished off his BSU career as a three-time all-conference performer and the NCHA Most Valuable Player as a senior. A four-year starter, Otto still ranks third on the all-time Beaver hockey scoring list with 204 points. Signed as a free agent by the Calgary Flames in 1984, Otto’s game-winning goal in game seven of the Smythe Division Finals in 1989 served as the impetus for the Flames’ Stanley Cup Championship run later that year. Otto would earn another memorable championship in 1996, driving Team USA to the World Cup of Hockey Championship as an alternate captain. Otto also served as captain for the United States team in the 1991 Canada Cup
years he’s been the principal at Fosston High School ... Carol Ann (Hedlund) Bartz (‘73) is farming with her husband Clayton on a dairy and small grain farm in McIntosh. The couple has three children ... Jim Aitken (‘73) sells school and office supplies out of a company based in Lincoln, NE. Jim reports Bemidji is now in his sales
territory ... Mark N. Potter (‘73) is facilities manager at the University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station. Mark and his wife, along with their two children, live in Polson, MT ... Gail (‘74) and Tom (‘80) Honek are living in Staples. Gail is a school social worker for Motley Staples Middle School, while Tom teaches sixth grade
at the same school ... Jeff Lindstrom (‘74) and Peggy (Nelson) Lindstrom (‘80) are living in Akeley. Jeff is a full time technology coordinator for the Walker Schools and is secretary of the Minnesota Technology Education Association. Peggy recently completed her 17th year as a first grade teacher in Park Rapids ... Maureen McCall (‘74)
Joel Otto and Hockey Coach Bob Peters
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he University would like to thank Joel for his recent contribution and his continued support of BSU hockey. It is always gratifying for alumni to return something to the University when they recognize the value their years at Bemidji have added to their lives.” Dr.,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dave Tiffany
Dan Dressen (‘73) has been a voice instructor at St. Olaf College in Northfield since 1982 and performs as a tenor soloist throughout the Upper Dan Dressen Midwest. He recently received a grant to purchase and catalogue Norwegian solo vocal music for use by St. Olaf students, faculty and alumni. Dressen was recently promoted to full professor status ... Deborah (Stafford) Fee (‘73) was married to Paul Fee and the couple moved to Australia in 1975. The original plan was to stay for 18 months, but the couple still resides there. The couple makes their home in Carnarvon, Western Australia ... Bill Leff (‘73) has been hired as dean of campus operations at Northwest Technical CollegeDetroit Lakes. Previously, Leff worked as a special needs supervisor and tech prep coordinator for 12 years at the Detroit Lakes campus. For the past five
recognize the value their years at Bemidji have added to their lives.” Others who would like to contribute to the University in general or to the BSU hockey endowment may contact the BSU Foundation, 1500 Birchmont Drive, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699 (218755-2762). ■
New Scholarships/Endowments Established Several new endowments have recently been established with BSU, adding to the growing list of scholarships and other funds. Most of the new endowments are made either by, or in honor of, BSU alumni while others were made in honor of retired staff. The scholarships include: • Vic Weber, provides a $250 scholarship to a PE major who is a member of an athletic team; • Ed Aalberts, a memorial scholarship established by the family, provides a $300 scholarship to a sophomore, junior or senior with financial need; • Galen Nagle, funds to be used to benefit the intercollegiate hockey program, including equipment, recruitment, travel and personnel costs; • Ed Gersich Distance Education Scholarship, established by the Dean’s Council on the occasion of Gersich’s retirement, will provide a $500 annual scholarship to a student who is at least 25 years old and an admitted external studies student; • Men’s Athletic Endowment, a result of the consolidation of previous athletic endowments and related funds with 50 percent of earnings designated to support men’s athletics, 25 percent returned to principal, and the remainder placed in a quasi-endowment account; • Men’s Athletic Department Quasi-Endowment, created with the intent that this will grow over many years with the potential of drawing funds from the principal in the future; • Aquatic Biology Research Fund, provides for research funds to support the aquatic biology program and allows the faculty in the program to make awards; • Lillie M. Kleven Print Scholarship, established by Lillie Kleven, funds will provide a $500 annual scholarship to a junior or senior with a declared major in art who has taken a minimum of two classes in print medium and demonstrated an ability and interest in the area of print art; • Margaret H. Harlow Ceramics Scholarship, established by Margaret Harlow, funds will provide a $500 annual scholarship to a junior or senior with a declared major in art who has taken a minimum of two classes in ceramics and demonstrated an ability and interest in the area of ceramic art. ■
is living in White Bear Lake. She wrote to say she’s a five year breast cancer survivor ... Merrily Leong (‘74) is living in Honolulu, HI. Her travels to Europe while at BSU, she said, piqued her interest in traveling and she will make her 10th trip overseas this fall ... Mary McReynolds-Pellinen (‘74) and (Continued on page 8)
BSU: The Quest For Knowledge Never Ends The Bemidji State University admissions CD-ROM won two prestigious national awards during the past year. The project was selected as the Gold Award Winner by the magazine Admissions Marketing Report in its annual judging of admissions activities. Bronze and silver awards were presented in the category to Columbia University and the U.S. Military Academy. The BSU CD-ROM was also presented with the Gold Award in the annual Circle of Excellence Competition sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. Measured against pre-determined standards, submissions must meet certain criteria to earn an award. Only the BSU CD-ROM received the gold, none were awarded the silver, and only one earned a bronze. Bemidji State alumni Al Nohner (‘70) and Paul Muller (‘84) were instrumental in co-producing the project on the BSU campus. Alumni who would like to receive a free copy of the admissions CD-ROM for prospective students should contact the Alumni Association via e-mail (alumni@vax1.bemidji.msus. edu) or by mail, David Park House, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN Paul Muller 56601-2699.
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