BSU seeks Hall of Fame nominations

BEMIDJI – Bemidji State University’s Department of Professional Education is seeking nominations for its Professional Education Hall of Fame.

The bi-annual induction honors BSU alumni who demonstrate excellence in teaching students or managing schools.

Nominees must:

- Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in teacher education from Bemidji State University

- Have been previously awarded or recognized by a reputable group for accomplishments in the field of education and

- Receive a nomination from a BSU alum, colleague, instructor or administrator.

Self-nominations are not allowed.

Nominated candidates also must submit two letters of support – one from a teacher and one from an administrator – evidence of a previous education award such as a copy of a news release, and a current resume or a brief biography citing professional and/or volunteer work.

Nominations should be sent to Dr. Judy Olson, chair of BSU’s Department of Professional Education. Olson can be contacted at 755-3734 or jolson@bemidjistate.edu.

All nominations should be post-marked by Jan. 11.

The 2013 Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during a dinner on April 19 at Bemidji State. In addition, their pictures will be displayed on the Department of Professional Education’s Hall of Fame wall.

For details, call 755-3989, (877) BSU-ALUM, alumni@bemidjistate.edu, www.bsualumni.org.