The Bowling Green State University Canadian Studies Center was the result of historical legacy and regional context. Canadian
content course offerings began in the 1970s and the curriculum evolved into a serious field of study that gives students a
valuable international perspective and prepares them to work in today's global economy. The Canadian Studies Center was created
in 1991 and funded by the Ohio legislature. During this time the Center provided generous support to faculty from a wide
variety of disciplines to undertake research on Canada, hosted a range of cultural and intellectual opportunities, and developed
strong external relationships with the business community. These broad undertakings enabled the Center to become a recognized
leader among national and international agencies focused on Canadian issues. Current economic challenges have resulted in
BGSU's reluctant decision to close the Center. However, BGSU still remains home to a dynamic community of scholars with wide
ranging Canadian Studies interests.
