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Outstanding Alumni - 1992

Marion (Fenson) Christianson

Bemidji State University Graduate 1950 & 1971

 

Career and Professional Achievements

• President, Northern Sun Conference, 1992-1993.
• Consultant, Arts Curriculum Expertise: Dance Conference for the State Department of Education and State Arts Board, 1989.
• Conducted a dance workshop in American Folk Dance for the Jena Dance Company in Jena, East Germany, 1989.
• Admissions Review panelist, area of dance, Minnesota School and Resource Center for the Arts, 1989.
• Conducted cheerleading workshops for Canadian students in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1988-1990 and 1993.
• Conducted dance classes for the BSU-Kyushu (Japan) summer culture and language programs.

Community Service

• Teacher, Community Education programs, Bemidji.
• Member, Elder and Chancel Choirs, First Presbyterian Church, Bemidji.
• Presenter, "Conference for the Aging," 1992-1994.
• Instructor, BSU Elderhostel program, 7 years.
• Instructor of children's dance, Region 2 Council.
• Charter board member, Bemidji Dance, Inc. a non-profit group to promote dance.

Outstanding Service to Bemidji State University

• Director, Women's Athletics.
• Athletic Director, Bemidji State University.
• Directed and established, BSU Summer Cheerleading Camps, 1968-1995.
• Producer, Director and Performer, "Funtastic Dance Follies," 1977-1995.
• Contributor to "Beaver Pride" Athletic Boosters and BSU Foundation.