Events and News

Centennial Alumni Award Reception

Each year, the BGSU Alumni Awards celebrate the excellence of the University community. Every individual award embodies the mission of BGSU, its academic programs and the Alumni Association. More information about the awards can be found at: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/alumni/programs/page18614.html

For BGSU's Centennial Year, the Alumni Awards will be following a slightly different format. BGSU will be honoring 100 of the University's most prominent graduates during a ceremony to be held Saturday, April 24, 2010. Of the 100 being honored, there are three College of Technology Alumni. They include Julie Callens (‘89, Aviation Studies), Randy Rowe (‘85, Manufacturing) and David Sokol, (‘84, VCT). Please see the attached for more descriptions on each person.

On Friday, April 23 at 4:00 – 5:30 pm the College will host a reception in honor of Julie, Randy and David. The reception will be held in the Wilcox Board Room, 3rd floor of the Sebo Athletic Center. Faculty, staff and their guests are encouraged to come, socialize and meet the College’s Centennial Alumni prominent graduates.

Tree Planted in Dave Gedeon's Memory

Please take a few moments the next time you walk across the bridge to glance out the doors and look at a small tree that has recently been planted just South of the building.  Dave Gedeon passed away last fall and it was said that he was always concerned about the lack of trees on campus, so a daugther-in-law’s family decided to pay tribute to Dave and his service to the university by planting the tree. The tree is a Serviceberry tree. It is going to be a beautiful tree. It will blossom in the spring, provide berries for the birds in summer and display colorful autumn foliage.



The Tree Planted in Dave Gedeon's Memory

Check Out BGSU in the Zoom News

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STEM's Day 2010

    "Don't expect to have your nose in a book," Heidi Wagner tells incoming students to BGSU's construction program. "[It] gets your hands doing more than flipping pages and your eyes seeing more than illustrations,"
On September 21, students in Construction Management traveled to the site of a brand new field house. The project, by Rudolph/Libbe, will take one year to complete and will cost about $18 million when it is finished.

    "[The field trips] give us, as students, the chance to see how our studies can truly be applied to the industries that we seek to enter," said Wagner, a second-year double major in Architecture/Environmental Design and Construction Management.

    First-year Construction Management major, Matthew Patzin said, “Field trips help me enjoy my major and realize how much I like CM. It is getting out of the classroom, just like my career is going to be.” Travis Chapin, director of the Construction Management program in the College of Technology, said, “I believe in a good technical education, but I believe more strongly in real-world experience. I tell students from day one that they easily collect 100 business cards by the time they graduate. Easily.”

    The Construction Management classes take students to many parts of Ohio to visit construction sites and city projects of all types. In September, Construction Management students traveled to Columbus for The American Public Works Association Congress. The Congress, held annually throughout the country, was free to students and offered participating students a chance to network with construction firms, tour Columbus' public works, and experience the latest technologies that the field has to offer.

    Students say that field trips to various locations are a great benefit to majoring in Construction Management. “The construction program is what brought me to BGSU all the way from Chicago. The hands-on learning aspect of the program is tremendous. There are so many opportunities of field trips to attend and take part in, it is just an all around great experience,” said Patzin.

    The hands-on approach applies across the board to the Construction Management program and the College of Technology as a whole. "This extra bit of acclimation to on-site work can be just the edge that a graduating student needs to secure a successful job," said Wagner. Opportunities for learning at the site, cooperative jobs for course credit, and networking are worked into the Construction Management major, that making its post-graduate job placement rate one of the highest at Bowling Green State University.

    Second-year Construction Management student Anne-Marie Ellett sums it up best: "This construction program exceeds my expectations because of all the things we do out of the classroom such as field trips to job sites, contractor days, and competitions we can participate in. Applying what you learn, when you learn it, helps you understand it more.”

Click Here to access the website for the Association of Public Works Association Congress highlights from Columbus
Click Here to access the website for Rudolph/Libbe

Student's invention gaining momentum

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Undergraduate inventor James Baker (center) and Charles Codding Jr., EVI process engineer (right),
listen as Barry Piersol (left) discusses Baker’s biomass gasifier.

2009 Scholarship Recipients

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New architecture department, degrees

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Trustees promote 22 tenure-track faculty

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More efficient power-producing generator developed at BGSU

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Charles Codding Jr. (left) and senior Jared Voldness with the first of two wind turbines featuring an
especially powerful and low-cost generator for its size

President's Day 2009

2009 Architecture Program Lecture Series Event

Please visit this link to the BGSU Monitor article which highlights an upcoming 2009
Architecture Program Lecture Series event:

http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/mc/monitor/01-19-09/page60184.html

Interim President Dr. Carol A. Cartwright visits the College of Technology

College of Technology Celebrates 40 Years of CO-OP

March 19, 2008

VCT Student, Enoch Wu has recently won a photo award with his work with the BGNews

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March 14, 2008

VCT: Student Achievement Assessment Award

April 27, 2007



College Of Technology Scholarship Banquet

College Of Technology Annual Awards, Scholarship and Recognition Program. Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients and in addition, we at the College of Technology would like to thank all our friends who created these awards and scholarships

April 14, 2007

 Grand Prix Race

11:30 a.m. - qualifying time for little ones
12:00 - qualifying time for the Main Event
12:30 p.m. - racing begins for the little ones
2:00 p.m. - Main Event

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April 3, 2007

BG Best Award

Ms. Becky Jaynes was awarded the BG Best Award presented by Administrative Staff Council for
2006-2007 for outstanding performance above and beyond the normal call of duty.

March 14,, 2007

Distinguished Advisor Award

Ms. Laney Fugett received a Distinguished Advisor Award for her outstanding service to students through advising. She has been identified by many students and alumni as a person that has greatly affected their college experience and direction in the profession.

December 1, 2006

Research Poster Fair

The 6th Annual Research Poster Fair was held Friday, December 1, 2006 at the College of Technology

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Nove mber 7-8, 2006

SPTF visits Bowling Green State University

Late last year, SPTF Technical Training Manager Dawn Hohl visited SGIA member Bowling Green
State University (Bowling Green, Ohio) to present
an overview of special effect textile printing and tour the university’s Visual Communication Technology (VC&TE) facilities. The mini-seminar was two hours long, and culminated in the students printing some special effect T-shirts in the VC&TE lab. Instructor Laney Fugett helped facilitate the special seminar for her students. Bowling Green’s VC&TE program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, which covers display, interactive media, photography, print and video. BGSU boasts one of the most established co-op programs in the country, started in 1968. The Cooperative Education Program provides students the opportunity to integrate academic coursework with work experience in their field of study. Just some of the participating co-op companies include NBC, ESPN, E! Entertainment, American Greetings and Good Housekeeping magazine.In addition, the Cooperative Education Program is a direct link to keeping the College of Technology program’s content and faculty up-to-date and relevant. Faculty members are involved in site visits where co-op students are working, allowing them to observe changes and trends in technology, organization, management, job content, and demand for jobs.

October 14, 2006

The BGSU Falcons vs Eastern Michigan at 4:00pm.

The BGSU College of Technology is holding the TailGREAT party and football game during Homecoming Weekend. Alumni and Friends are invited to join on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 1:30pm. The tent will be located on the East side of Doyt L. Perry Stadium and there will be a free TailGREAT lunch.

To RSVP please contact Cathy Kutzli before
October 6, 2005 by:
Phone: 419-372-9961
Fax: 419-372-2800
Email: ckutzli@bgsu.edu

April 28, 2006 College of Technology student's awarded over $125,000 in scholarships and awards. BOWLING GREEN, OH – The College of Technology held its Annual Awards, Scholarship and Recognitions banquet to honor technology students for receiving over $125,000 in scholarships.           Spring 2006 Accomplished Graduates 2006 The College of Technology and the Alumni Association is honored to present its 2006 Accomplished Graduates. Mr. Larry Golen, '79, Manufacturing Technology and Ms. Judy Sharp McFarland, '82, Visual Communication Technology. They will be honored by the University on Thursday, March 30th at a dinner hosted by Alumni Association and President Ribeau. Soon, there will be a schedule of events posted for each person including opportunities for interaction with both faculty and students. Larry Golen '79, Manufacturing Technology Vice president & general manager, commercial construction W.R. Grace & Co. Cambridge, Massachusetts Larry Golen has 26 years of experience in sales, marketing, manufacturing and service operations, including 11 years of profit and loss general management experience. As vice president and general manager of commercial construction for W.R. Grace & Co., he is responsible for performance in the $850 million commercial construction chemicals business in the Americas, which provide products to the concrete, cement, waterproofing and fireproofing building materials markets. Previously he was vice president of adhesives, bonding and formulations for Cytec Industries Inc., Smyrna, Ga.; president, Americas for UCB and UCB films; vice president and general manager for Scientific-Atlanta (SciCare Broadband Services) and president, SPL Integrated Solutions. He also worked for Texas Instruments Equipment Group, Xerox Corporation Office Products Division and General Electric Co., GE Plastics in several locations. In addition to a bachelor's degree in technology from BGSU, he also earned a master's degree in business management from University of Dallas. Judy Sharp McFarland '82, Visual Communication Technology President, Thread Information Design Maumee, Ohio Judy Sharp McFarland has more than 20 years of experience in advertising, public relations and account management from the large corporate and the interactive agency perspectives. As president of Thread Information Design, she helps build the strategic focus and creative evolution of the integrated agency that has expertise in strategy, marketing and technology. She plays an active leadership role with major corporate clients, regional non-profits and the agency's internal staff. McFarland also is one of the principals in a joint venture, virtual management firm in partnership with a Detroit-based firm. Previously, she was director of system promotion at ProMedica Health System, and held positions at Toledo Hospital, the Vascular Institute of Northwest Ohio and WTVG-TV. She serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio, Toledo Area Humane Society and World Prep Inc. Her professional affiliations include Advertising Club of Toledo, American Institute of Graphic Arts and Toledo Chamber of Commerce. She has received many industry awards for excellence in advertising and was a finalist for the Northwest Ohio Entrepreneur of the Year.       October 1, 2005 The BGSU Falcons vs Temple at 4:00pm. The BGSU College of Technology is holding the TailGREAT party and football game during Homecoming Weekend. Alumni and Friends are invited to join on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 1:30pm. The tent will be located on the East side of Doyt L. Perry Stadium and there will be a free TailGREAT lunch. To RSVP please contact Cathy Kutzli before September 23, 2005 by: Phone: 419-372-9961 Fax: 419-372-2800 Email: ckutzli@bgsu.edu       April 29, 2005 College of Technology student's awarded over $107,000 in scholarships and awards. BOWLING GREEN, OH – The College of Technology held its Annual Awards, Scholarship and Recognitions banquet to honor technology students for receiving over $107,000 in scholarships. Dr. Ernest Savage, Dean, College of Technology, spoke at the banquet, which was held at Olscamp Hall on the Bowling Green State University campus.         February 21, 2004 Seventh Construction Appreciation Banquet The Construction Management and Technology Program in conjunction with the Student Construction Management Association hosted their Seventh Construction Appreciation Banquet on February 21 at the BGSU Student Union. The purpose of the banquet is to bring students, parents, faculty, and contractors together to interact on construction topics and employment opportunities. This year the banquet hosted 15 contractors at the informal job fair held prior to the 6:30 banquet. 184 participants attended the banquet activities. The banquet speaker was Mike Foti from Cleveland Glass Block talking on the basic tools for Leadership. The banquet not only brings all the players together for the evening but it also serves as a fund raiser for the student club with the exhibition fee of $150 for the job fair. Students and parents have found that this event to be an opportunity to reconnect as their student trudges through the doldrums of winter. It is becoming a tradition and a hallmark of the Construction Management program.           December 5, 2003 Research Poster Fair The College of Technology Research Poster Fair was developed to provide a platform for faculty and students, to talk with peers about their research projects and interests. Faculty and students groups from all areas of technology were presenting diverse research such as: Quality Systems, Electric Vehicle Development, Reverse Engineering, Design Visualization, Machine Vision, Digital Imaging, and Digital Media Research to name a few.   January 27, 2003 Saddlemire Open House Provost, John Folkins and Dean Ernie Savage celebrate during the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new location for the Architecture/Environmental Design Studies Studios and the Center for Applied Technology, located on the first floor of the Saddlemire Student Services Building. Over two hundred guest attended the open house on Monday, January 27, 2003.   November 26, 2002 College of Technology/BGSU Patent Awarded Hybrid Electric Vehicle Inventors: Gruenwald, Robert; Jeff.T Major; Palumbo, Anthony J.  A hybrid electric propulsion system for powering a vehicle using a natural fuel engine and an electric motor. The hybrid electric vehicle is comprised of a drive train; electric motor for driving the drive train; an auxiliary power unit (APU); an electric energy storage system electrically coupled to the electric motor; and wherein the auxiliary power unit and the electric energy storage system provide energy for powering the vehicle. An electric bus is directly connected to both the auxiliary power unit and the electric energy source and the voltage across the electric bus is substantially the same as the voltage across the electric bus results in the same change to voltage across the electric energy source. A power management controller is programmed to control output power of the power unit to maintain the energy storage system between a predetermined high voltage set-point and a predetermined low voltage setpoint.   President's Lecture Series 2002/2003 The Social Transformation of Networks David L. Passmore, Ph.D., scholar, author, professor at Penn State University and 1970 graduate of BGSU College of Technology. Monday, February 3, 2003, at 3 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater.     October 16, 2002 EMCWA 2002-03: Scholarship Students attended EMCWA EXPO In Cincinnati.     May 3, 2002 College of Technology students’ awarded over $123,000 in scholarships BOWLING GREEN, OH – The College of Technology held its Annual Awards, Scholarship and Recognitions banquet this past Friday to honor technology students for receiving over $123,000 in scholarships. Dr. Ernest Savage, Dean, College of Technology, spoke at the banquet, which was held at the Atrium Banquet Center in Bowling Green.

April 2, 2002 Kaptur Awards $3.15 Million in Wood County To Boost Energy Independence & Environmental Upgrading - Directs $1.25 million to Bowling Green and Luckey for Wastewater Infrastructure BOWLING GREEN, OH - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) whose new Congressional District excludes Wood County, today announced that Bowling Green State University has been awarded double the amount funding -- $950,000 -- from NASA for the continued development of its hybrid-bus project, included as a part of the fiscal year 2002 NASA Appropriations bill. Kaptur serves as a senior Member of the NASA subcommittee, and is a strong supporter of the development of alternative domestic sources of energy. “In announcing these awards today,” Kaptur said, “I am fully conscious that our state legislators and Governor have drawn Wood County out of the 9th Congressional District.  For this, I am truly regretful.  It is my intention to continue serving the natural community of Northwest Ohio, no matter where Columbus thinks we live, work, learn and steward the land.” The Hybrid-System being developed at BGSU will contribute to domestic energy independence, energy diversity, and environmental quality improvements, and provide the commercial user with a cost-effective solution.  The hybrid-engine runs on an efficient combination of diesel fuel and electricity, and future models could operate on biofuel – eliminating petroleum from the equation.  BGSU's technology was chosen for support because it offers a simple and economically viable solution that can be implemented in the near future.  This is because it supplements traditional engine drive trains while reducing fuel requirements and lowering exhaust emissions.   As future power sources such as fuel cells and micro turbines become cost effective, the BGSU technology can also be applied. With previous assistance from NASA, BGSU has been working with an Ohio based contingent on this project for several years and has tested the initial prototype with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.  “By developing this alternative to traditional diesel buses we are investing in the future of our environment and our nation,” said Rep. Kaptur. “America’s chief strategic vulnerability remains our dependence on imported petroleum.  We now import over half of what we consume resulting in over $60 billion trade deficit annually.  The trend is in the wrong direction,” Kaptur added. Since 1983, the United States importation of petroleum and its derivatives has nearly tripled, rising from 1.25 billion barrels in 1983 to a level of 3.3 billion barrels in the Year 2000. “As a consumer, I want to purchase a biofueled car. Even though Detroit makes such a car, I cannot buy fuel for it at the pump. The oil industry has a lock on fuel sold to American consumers.  E85 engines, which are engines that run on 85% ethanol, are manufactured right now by Detroit, but E85 fuel is not widely available due to the oil industry’s dominance of the market and the delivery system,” explained Rep. Kaptur. According to the Department of Agriculture, a sustained annual market of 100 million gallons of just bio-diesel would result in a $170 million increase in income to farmers and a corresponding decrease in purchases from foreign sources.  Adding BGSU hybrid technology to a vehicle would reduce the fuel requirement in each vehicle by as much as 24%. Rep. Kaptur continued, “Putting America on a solid energy footing will require national leadership.  Our Federal Government must spur America forward, akin to the dawn of the space age and the establishment of NASA.  We must demonstrate will here at home first.  Becoming energy self-sufficient makes global economic sense too, because over the next 15 years world oil reserves will begin diminishing, with prices rising even higher with each barrel pumped.”   “There is no more opportune time for our nation to get serious.  Let us free America from its dependence on foreign petroleum,” Rep. Kaptur said.        BGSU's Electric Vehicle Institute is considered a national leader in the development of electric and hybrid vehicle systems.  "This federal funding will enable us to take our research to the next level," said Barry Piersol, director of the Electric Vehicle Institute. "With each step we take in developing these new systems, the potential for commercial applications looms larger. Soon these component parts may be mass produced in Ohio and exported around the world."         Kaptur has been pushing hard in Congress to wean America off its dangerous dependence on imported petroleum through the development of a broad array of alternative energy sources, including new engine designs and new fuels such as biofuels, clean coal, hydrogen and photovoltaic's. Congresswoman Kaptur also announced a grant of $950,000 from NASA to the OhioView Consortium based at Bowling Green State University included in the fiscal year 2002 Veterans Affairs-Housing & Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations bill.  The OhioView program uses cutting edge technologies for real-time environmental monitoring and land use planning.  Bowling Green State University administers the program that includes ten public Ohio Universities, including the University of Toledo.  A grassroots organization formed to make satellite data more accessible and to fill the knowledge gap in education about the uses of the data.  The data from remote sensing research is applicable to many industries and disciplines including agriculture, forestry, geology, cartography, education, mathematics, hazard predication and mitigation, and urban planning.   Also while in Bowling Green, Kaptur announced two grants from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to address sewer problems in Wood County.  Initiated in the House version of the fiscal year 2002 Veterans Affairs-Housing & Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations bill $750,000 was directed for wastewater and combined sewer overflow infrastructure improvements for the village of Luckey, OH.  Also included in the legislation was $500,000 directed for improvements at the City of Bowling Green’s sewer treatment plant.  “These grants will allow our local communities to meet federal and state guidelines for clean drinking water and sewage treatment,” Kaptur said.