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Alumni & Friends

WHO WE ARE - ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

  • Established June 14, 1894, the Alumni Association is a non-dues based organization that sponsors many events and programs each year that benefit students, alumni, and the university such as the Alumni Awards Luncheon, Swarm Days events, Alumni Mile, Founder's Day Luncheon, Spirit of BH Award, Young Alumni Award, Graduation Rehearsal Reception, various alumni gatherings and reunions, 50 Year Club, and the Legacy Family Award.

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  • University Advancement, on behalf of the association, maintains address information on more than 17,000 former students. The office acts as a campus information and referral center, where alumni can receive answers to their questions about Black Hills State University. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, or you may update your information.

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  • Alumni are defined as anyone who has attended the university. Graduates of the university automatically become members of the alumni association upon graduation. Non-graduates become members upon request by reaching out to Tom Wheaton at Tom.Wheaton@bhsu.edu.

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Refer a Future Student

We often hear BHSU students say that they considered BHSU because an alum encouraged them to check out their alma mater. If you have a child, a neighbor, a friend, or a babysitter who would make a great addition to the BHSU community, fill out the form below.

GET INVOLVED
Whether it is a small business owner, a 25-year veteran teacher, or a fine art performer, Black Hills State has a rich and proud history of alumni and friends transforming lives at the university and in the community. Stay connected with BHSU and get involved. Whether you want to volunteer your time, join a chapter, attend a game, or take in a great performance or show on campus, you will always enjoy your experience.​​
 

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GET CONNECTED
Alumni and friends of Black Hills State University can also take advantage of a variety of networking and alumni community opportunities, including news, events, and more. Check out the BHSU Facebook page and other ways to get connected with us. We are here to answer any questions you have, so be sure to visit our contact us page.

Black Hills State University
Alumni Association Board of Directors

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Megan Reder-Schopp, ’10, President

Marc Stacey, ’90 & ’15, President-Elect

Melissa Barth, ‘02, Vice-President

Angie Black, ’02, Secretary

Jodi Garcia, ’99, Past President

Tom Wheaton, ’87, Executive Secretary

 

Vonda Andersen, ’87

Beth Benning, ‘73

Lauren Beyersdorf, ’04

Bill Collins, ‘93

Kelsie Darling, ’07 & ‘08

Chloe DeJong, ’21

Jennessa Dempsey, ‘15

Lori DeVries, ‘87

Baker Diede, ’16,

Elaine Doll-Dunn, ‘79

Julie Donat, ’93

Mary Furois, ’58 & ‘60

Sharon Hemmingson, ’84, & ‘00

Tom Hills, ‘62

Linda Hughes, ‘61

Sandy Mattern, ’89

Paul Nepodal, ‘98

Marcia Olson, ‘86

Susan Proefrock, ‘87

Bill Schuttler, ’95

Larry Vavruska, ‘68

Michelle Watson, ‘86

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