The Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference is thrilled to announce our 2024 teaching writers: Nicky Beer (Poetry), Sherwin Bitsui (Poetry), Kazim Ali (Hybrid Poetry & Prose), Lia Purpura (Creative Nonfiction), and Valerie Miner (Fiction). They will each offer an intensive four-day writing class beside the lake at Bemidji State. And were excited that Danez Smith will be our Northwoods Visiting Writer this year. We hope to see you in June!
Continuing Education Programs for Adults
A Workshop for 55 and older Population
Date: May 8 – 9, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (lunch included)
Location: Memorial Hall at Bemidji State University
Registration available now.
Early bird fee until April 25: $30
Regular fee until April 26 – May 3: $50
Pivoting Your Career | Return to College | Prepare for Retirement | Learn Your Strengths | Up Level Your Resume | Volunteer Opportunities | Chair Yoga | Pickleball | Nutrition Workshop |
Healthcare Plans | Job and Financial Matters | Cyber Security
Tentative Schedule for May 8:
| Time | Event | Presenter or Organizer |
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9:00 – 9:30 am
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Welcome, Check-in, Announcements | Volunteers |
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9:30 – 10:15 am
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Pivot: The Only Move that Matters is the Next One. – Angie Presentation | Angie Clark |
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10:15 – 10:30 am
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Break – Coffee & Snack
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Volunteers |
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10:30 – 11:15 am
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Job and Financial Matters: Job opportunities, Skill gap analysis and training, Societal Security issues.
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Laurie Gearey (Rural Minnesota CEP) |
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11:15 – 11:25 am
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Break – Coffee & Snack
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11:25 am -12:30 pm
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Gallup StrengthsFinder | Karen Stitch |
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12:30 – 1:30 pm
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Lunch – Taco Bar – Undergraduate programs, Graduate Studies or Certificate Programs –Hand-outs or Resource Staff Person (Admissions or Faculty)
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Faculty and volunteers to facilitate topical conversations at lunch tables |
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1:30 – 2:30 pm
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Healthcare programs – Presentation about the services provided and future plans. | Sanford Hospital |
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2:30 – 2:40 pm
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Break – Coffee & Snack | |
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2:40 – 3:00 pm
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Survey to identify the preferences and needs of 55+ population to create (new) programs and courses.
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Kelly LaVenture, Carol, Randy and Sandy |
| 3:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
Tentative Schedule for May 9:
| Time | Event | Presenter or Organizer |
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9:00 – 9:30 am
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Welcome, Check-in, Announcements | Volunteers |
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9:30 – 10:15 am
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Amity Yoga (Chair yoga) (Memorial 230)
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Mandi Manteufel-Underwood
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10:15 – 10:30 am
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Break – Coffee & Snack
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10:30 – 11:15 am
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Preventing Cyber-Crimes or Scams for Seniors
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Amber Laffin |
| 11:15 – 11:30 am |
Break – Coffee & Snack
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| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Pickleball introduction, Pick-up game (Gillett Wellness Center/Campus Recreation)
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Sherry Hill
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12:40 – 1:40 pm
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Lunch – Pasta & Salad Bar – Undergraduate programs, Graduate Studies or Certificate Programs –Hand-outs or Resource Staff Person (Admissions or Faculty)
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Faculty and volunteers to facilitate topical conversations at lunch tables |
| 1:40 – 2:20 pm |
Core Health Nutrition and Yoga (Memorial 240)
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Jessica Carter |
| 2:20 – 2:30 pm | Break – Coffee & Snack | |
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2:30 – 3:00 pm
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Introducing Volunteering Opportunities | United Way of Bemidji |
| 2:30 – 3:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
Contact youngseob.son@bemidjistate.edu for questions.
Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference
Dates: June 24 – 29, 2024
Workshop applications open March 1. Space is limited.
Special Education Conference: Together We’re Better
Date: June 20, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (free breakfast and lunch provided)
Location: Memorial Hall at Bemidji State University
Registration: Closed
Fee: Free
We invite special educators, general educators, parents, para-professionals and related service professionals to attend the 2024 Special Education Conference: Together We’re Better. Topics covered will include:
- Basic psychological processes
- Impact of poverty on the brain
- Cultural diversity
- Developing effective behavior plans
- Family/school relationships
- Why science of reading matters
- Restorative justice
Register for the free Special Education Conference today!
Contact Dr. Mim White at miriam.white@bemidjistate.edu with questions.
Summer Math Course Offerings
Date: June 3 – 28, 2024
Location: Bemidji State University
Bemidji State University’s on-campus summer math courses are deal for K-12 teachers. Students will complete the following coursework and pedagogical portfolio/action research:
Math 3066/5066 Geometry & Technology (hyflex)
Math 3067/5067 Data, Probability, & Statistics (hyflex)
Math 3260/5260 Mathematical Problem Solving
Math 3560/5560 Classical and Modern Geometry
Stat 3660/5660 Statistics for the Health Sciences (online only)
Elementary teachers, are you looking to add a Middle Level license? Our master’s classes for the endorsement are now available online as well as in person. These courses are designed to help K-12 teachers improve their mathematics instructional skills in various mathematical content are as through activities and methods that adapt to various learning styles. The math master’s programs have been streamlined to be more relevant to classroom teachers. See the full schedule.
On-campus housing is available for a fee, as needed. If you have additional questions regarding the math courses, contact Dr. Todd Frauenholtz at (218) 755-2817 or todd.frauenholtz@bemidjistate.edu.
Diverse Texts Conference
Date: July 21, 2024
Location: Bemidji State University
Registration: Registration Coming Soon.
Fee: $35.00 (includes breakfast, lunch and snack)
Hear inspiring stories, explore diverse texts and engage in meaningful discussions focused on diverse books. The Diverse Books Conference will feature keynote speakers, Shelly Breen and Nora Lester Murad, with breakout sessions led by National Education Association Global Fellows, local authors, librarians and literacy leaders. Explore new texts available for checkout at the A.C. Clark Library, connect with other P-12 teachers and administrators and discover meaningful ways to integrate diverse texts in everyday instruction. CEUs are available for attending the conference.
Please indicate if you would like to attend the free pre-conference gathering on oral storytelling, held by the shores of Lake Bemidji on Monday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Lodging available on campus and in the city of Bemidji.
