{"id":12287,"date":"2013-09-25T15:40:52","date_gmt":"2013-09-25T20:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bemidjistate.edu\/bsutoday\/?p=12287"},"modified":"2021-11-01T15:08:46","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T20:08:46","slug":"alumni-leaders-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/2013\/09\/25\/alumni-leaders-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni return to campus for classroom presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alumni Leaders in the Classroom, one of the signature events of Homecoming week at ÐßÐßÂþ»­, kicks off tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Over the next two days, nearly 50 BSU alumni will participate in a dozen panel discussions to share their expertise and experience with the next generation of professionals in their respective fields.<\/p>\n

Thursday features three panels beginning at 10 a.m., and Friday’s schedule includes nine panels beginning at 9 a.m. Sessions are held in various classrooms throughout campus.<\/p>\n

Notable alumni participating in this year’s panels include:
\n• Rita Albrecht ’01; mayor, City of Bemidji
\n• William Colter ’70; retired U.S. Secret Service Agent
\n• Lynn Dorn ’72; director of women’s athletics, North Dakota State University
\n• Carly Melin ’07; attorney and Minnesota State Representative
\n• Mike Roberge ’90; president and chief investment officer, MFS Investment Management
\n• Dr. Ben Tsang ’71; director, Reproductive Biology Unit,
\nUniversity of Ottawa, Ottawa Health Research Institute<\/p>\n

All Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panels are open free to the public. Panelists and information may be modified prior to each session.<\/p>\n

Alumni Leaders in the Classroom is sponsored by BSU Alumni and Foundation.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/strong>
\nMaryhelen Chadwick<\/a>; communications director, BSU Alumni & Foundation; (218) 755-2122<\/p>\n

Alumni Leaders in the Classroom schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 26<\/strong>
\n10 a.m. – education (Bensen Hall 413)<\/strong>
\n• Dr. Margaret Carlson ’96; retired BSU professor
\n• Norm Hecimovich ’60; retired principal, Austin Public Schools
\n• Tracy Loken Weber ’02, ’05; president,Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services
\n• Margo Magnussen ’76; retired teacher, business education
\n• Dr. Randy Swedburg ’65; professor emeritus, Concordia University-Montreal<\/p>\n

noon – sciences (Sattgast Hall 208)<\/strong>
\n• Dr. Bruce Sutor ’86; psychiatrist, Mayo Clinic
\n• Shari Sutor ’84,’86; researcher, Mayo Clinic
\n• Dr. Ben Tsang ’71; director, Reproductive Biology Unit,
\nUniversity of Ottawa, Ottawa Health Research Institute<\/p>\n

2 p.m. – government and politics (Hagg-Sauer Hall 245)<\/strong>
\n• Rita Albrecht ’01; mayor, City of Bemidji
\n• Jim Fisher ’78; legislative liaison, Minnesota Association of Townships
\n• Kay Mack ’86; Beltrami County administrator
\n• Carly Melin ’07; attorney and Minnesota State Representative
\n• John Persell ’78; Minnesota State Representative<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 27<\/strong>
\n 9 a.m. – accounting (Decker Hall 111)<\/strong>
\n• Tom Anderson ’70; CEO, Minnesota Thermal
\n• Mark Garton ’79; vice president of global finance, ME Global
\n• Marty Goulet ’05; chief financial officer, Wagner Construction
\n• XiHao Hu ’97; senior vice president and chief accountant, TD Bank
\n• Glen Lindseth ’83; owner and managing partner, Miller McDonald<\/p>\n

9 a.m. – mass communication (Bangsberg Hall 119)<\/strong>
\n• Cynthia Cashman ’85, chief development officer, University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Sciences
\n• Pamela Hovland ’83; senior critic, Yale University
\n• Dan Seeman (1979-81); vice president, market manager, Hubbard Radio
\n• Jason Tell ’93; chief knowledge officer, Modern Climate<\/p>\n

10 a.m. – sport management (Gillett Recreation Fitness Center 240)<\/strong>
\n• Lynn Dorn ’72; director of women’s athletics, North Dakota State University
\n• Jean Musgjerd ’85, ’92; athletic director, Rochester Community and Technical College
\n• Billy Rodgers ’04; assistant vice president, Bruno Event Team, Alabama Sports Foundation<\/p>\n

10 a.m. – criminal justice (Bensen Hall 115)<\/strong>
\n• William Colter ’70; retired U.S. Secret Service Agent
\n• Dan Elbers ’83; assistant deputy chief, U.S. Marshals
\n• Steve Hagenah ’77; law enforcement program coordinator, Leech Lake Tribal College
\n• Michelle Leffelman ’00; police officer, city of Bemidji
\n• Scott McLean ’84; retired U.S. Marshal
\n• Brian Weierke ’91; captain, Fridley Police Dept.<\/p>\n

10 a.m. – technology and entrepreneurs (Bridgeman Hall 100); session repeats at 11:30 a.m.<\/strong>
\n• Doug Frederickson ’10; vice president of operations, Blattner Energy
\n• Tom Heaviland ’80; president, Heaviland Enterprises
\n• Bruce Hunstad ’81; engineer, Seagate Technology
\n• Jeff Wallin ’70; technology business consultant<\/p>\n

11 a.m. – law (Hagg-Sauer Hall 248A)<\/strong>
\n• Ben McAninch ’99; partner, Blethen, Gage & Kraus
\n• Paul Godlewski ’70; partner, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben
\n• Paul Jensen ’95; partner, Karkela, Hunt, Cichosz & Jensen
\n• Robin Kelleher ’72; attorney, Seaton, Peters & Revnew
\n• Carly Melin ’07; attorney, Minnesota State Representative<\/p>\n

11 a.m. – business (Decker Hall 117)<\/strong>
\n• John Delinsky ’75; partner, Apollo Insurance Agency
\n• Keith Johanneson (1966-69); chief executive officer and president, Johanneson’s Inc.
\n• Richard Lugeanbeal ’86; agent, Benefits Solutions, Plus
\n• Mike Roberge ’90; president and chief investment officer, MFS Investment Management
\n• Steve Vogt ’85; chief investment officer, Mesirow Advanced Strategies<\/p>\n

2 p.m. – “Young Minds Leading the Way in Indian Country” (American Indian Resource Center 128)<\/strong>
\n• Rochelle Johnson ’93, ’98; principal, Pine Point Elementary School
\n• Donovan Sather ’12; re-entry program coordinator, Northwest Indian Opportunity Industrialization Center
\n• Delana Smith ’09; teacher, Red Lake Elementary Early Childhood Center
\n• Veronica Veaux ’08; human resources director, Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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