Campus Update Archive
1. Check out the Community Hub in the Union today
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
Location: Bowen Thompson Student Union
Description: Stop by the Community Hub in the Union today, brought to you by Life Design at BGSU. Stop by the Community Hub to engage with other students, network and more – all designed by the awesome team in the Radbill Center. You won’t want to miss this!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: Kendra Lutes, klutes@bgsu.edu
Mikayla Russ, mruss@bgsu.edu
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2. CSS/FMS/HCM post-upgrade access troubleshooting
Description: The CSS/FMS/HCM Get Current 2024 with PeopleTools 8.60.11 upgrades are complete. Should you encounter any issues accessing the CSS/Student Center, FMS or HCM applications we recommend you clear your browser cache and try again. For instructions on clearing your cache, please view our Clearing Cache Knowledge Base articles.
If you have any questions, please contact ITS via chat or call 419-372-0999.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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3. CURS Summer Grant Application Round now open
Date and Time: At 5 p.m. on Monday, April 1.
Location: Virtual
Apply now!
Description: The application round for the CURS Summer Grant is now open with a submission deadline of Monday, April 1 (one-week extension is possible upon request by email to cmora@bgsu.edu). Applications can be submitted online at www.bgsu.edu/cursgrant under “Summer CURS Grant”.
Undergraduate research/scholarly/creative projects with a faculty mentor in any discipline are funded with up to $500 for the project cost ($750 for a group project of 3-5 students). Each student is expected to work 23 hours per week on the project for 10 weeks during the summer semester and will receive a stipend of up to $2,500 for their work paid out in installments for the duration of the project. Start dates are flexible based upon project needs.
Application consists of:
- Online form (student(s) information, faculty mentor(s) information, general project information)
- Project narrative (2-3 pages including project title, introduction, scholarly question/topic, description of what student(s) is/are planning to do for the project, anticipated outcomes and brief discussion of how the project’s anticipated outcomes related to the project’s scholarly question/topic and how they fit into the current state of the project’s discipline)
- Budget (itemized list of anticipated purchases with individual costs as well as the total amount requested)
- Reference Letter(s) by faculty mentor(s) indicating their support of the student and the project
For further information visit the CURS website or contact Cordula Mora, CURS director, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)
Contact: Cordula Mora, cmora@bgsu.edu
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4. Eclipse Speakers Series: Eclipses in Mexican History
Date and Time: From 7:30–8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
Location: The BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building) and virtually.
Learn more at the BGSU Eclipse website.
Description: Are you excited for the upcoming April 8 total Solar Eclipse? This week the eclipse speakers series continues with:
ECLIPSES IN MEXICAN HISTORY – presented by Dr. Amílcar E. Challú, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of History
Through codices from the Mesoamerican civilization, colonial-time chronicles, newspaper articles from the turn of the twentieth century and more recent testimonials, we explore how eclipses have been events rich in cultural and political meanings that embody the complex multicultural make-up of Mexico.
For more information about the lecture series and other eclipse related activities at BGSU, please visit the BGSU Eclipse website and click the “View Other BGSU Eclipse Related Events” button.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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5. Environmental Career Night
Date and Time: From 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
Location: BTSU Second floor theater
Find out more about the Environmental Action Group.
Description: This is an environmental career night hosted by EAG and ESC this event will host six different environmental careers and possible internship opportunities.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Environmental Action Group and ESC
Contact: Emma Finke, efinke@bgsu.edu
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6. Finalists for Dean of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering on campus
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26.
Location: BTSU Theatre Room 206
Description: Finalists for the Dean of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering will be on the Bowling Green campus the week of March 25. Each candidate is giving a presentation followed by a Q and A session in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theatre. The BGSU community is invited to attend the in-person presentations or view them via livestream.
- Kumar Yelamarthi will present from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, March 25.
- Renee Butler will present from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26.
Their credentials are available on the Provost’s website and information about the remaining candidates will be available shortly before they visit campus.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of the Provost
Contact: Caprice Roberson, croberson@bgsu.edu
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7. Free class, "How America Makes Democracy Safe for Imperialism"
Date and Time: From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25 and Monday, April 1.
Location: University Hall 305, nearby guest parking is available in Lot 7.
Check out the BG Socialists on Instagram!
Description: Join us for "How America Makes Democracy Safe for Imperialism," a free public class series by American Culture Studies PhD Candidate Ben Arthur Thomason.
Class Description - Powerful Republican, Democrat, labor, business, media and civil society organizations run a multi-billion-dollar democracy promotion industry. Ben Thomason explains how this industry has obfuscated, justified and facilitated violence and crimes in Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Venezuela, Haiti, Ukraine and Syria since the 1980s. Join us for an eye-opening series exploring the secret, anti-democratic history of U.S. foreign meddling!
Class dates - Monday, March 25 and Monday, April 1
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Bowling Green Socialists
Contact: Ben Thomason, thomaba@bgsu.edu
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8. GCA 11th Annual Conference 2024
Date and Time: From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
Location: Kuhlin Center, School of Media and Communication
Register for the conference.
Description: The Graduate Communication Association is organizing its 11th Annual Conference on the theme "Transgressions: Expanding Peripheries Through Inclusive Perspectives". The conference is scheduled for two days, Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be the in-person keynote speaker. Events include in-person and hybrid opportunities for professional development through pedagogical, research and well-being workshops!
Check out the full program.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Communication Association, School of Media and Communication
Contact: Syeda Zainab Akbar, ssyeda@bgsu.edu
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9. Glow in the Dark Pickleball
Date and Time: From 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 25.
Location: Eppler Center Gym room C102 A&B
Learn more about the Resident Student Association.
Description: Join the Resident Student Association for a night of glow-in-the-dark Pickleball, lounging and games. No experience required and all equipment is provided.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Resident Student Association
Contact: Thomas Ziebro, tziebro@bgsu.edu
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10. Guest Lecturer from Mumbai, India on Grassroots Activism + Bollywood Dancing
Date and Time: From 4:30-5:50 p.m. on Monday, March 25.
Location: Olscamp 117
Find out more about the International Studies Program.
Description: Join us to hear Sumaira Abdulali, founder of the Awaaz Foundation NGO (Mumbai, India). She will speak on today's challenges facing grassroots activists protecting the environment and climate stability. A recipient of the Mother Teresa Award, Ms. Abdulali has been active on multiple issues including illegal sand mining and monitoring air pollution. This event will be followed by snacks and learning how to dance "Bollywood" from 6-8 p.m. in BTSU 228. Questions? Contact bguenth@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: International Studies Program
Contact: Beatrice Guenther, bguenth@bgsu.edu
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11. In the Round: Traci Sorell (children’s book and YA writer) tomorrow
Date and Time: From 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
Location: Olscamp 101
Learn more about In the Round.
Description: In the Round is a guest speaker series featuring Native American creatives welcomes Traci Sorell, author of multiple award-winning children’s and YA books, including Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer and We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga. Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22 in Olscamp 101 for Sorell’s campus talk, followed by a book signing (several of Sorell’s titles will be available for purchase). This event is free and open to the public. Visit the In the Round website using the link above to learn more about this and future events.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU In the Round speaker series
Contact: Heidi Nees, hlnees@bgsu.edu or Jenn Stucker jstuck@bgsu.edu
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12. Investing in real estate made easy survey
Fill out the survey now!
Description: Hi! My name is Ryan, I am one of the 2024 Hatchlings. My project is Partial Real Estate Investing, and I want to better understand the views of my fellow students toward real estate investing. Please take five minutes to fill out my survey, which is linked above. The survey results will be anonymous, and you will not be contacted without permission should my Hatch idea be funded.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: the Hatch
Contact: Ryan Hoelscher, rphoels@bgsu.edu
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13. Karaoke and board game night with VSA
Date and Time: From 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
Location: Olscamp Hall 113
Learn more about this event.
Description: Sing your heart out and explore some of the coolest board games with the Vietnam Student Association team. We will have free snacks and cute souvenirs for sale, so bring a friend and enjoy this fun weekend activity.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Vietnam Student Association
Contact: Minh Nguyen, minhqn@bgsu.edu
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14. Learn Bollywood dance
Date and Time: From 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 25.
Location: BTSU 228 (Multipurpose Room)
Description: Learn Bolllywood dance and celebrate Holi festival. Poonam Saini, a dance instructor from Toledo, will teach students Bollywood dances accompanied by Bollywood music.
Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Global Village Learning Community
Contact: Vibha Bhalla, vibhab@bgsu.edu or 419-372-7121
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14. Librarian office hours (SCOER on the Go) in HHS tomorrow
Date and Time: From 9-11 a.m. on Friday, March 22.
Location: Health and Human Services 107
Description: During the spring semester, librarians from the Scholarly Communication and Open Educational Resources (SCOER) team will offer office hours in various locations on campus. Faculty and students who have questions about ScholarWorks, open educational resources, copyright, open access or affordable learning are welcome to stop in.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Eileen Bosch, ebosch@bgsu.edu
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15. Making Deals, Building Brands and Running Businesses in Asia with Mr. Michael Crawford
Date and Time: From 12:30-1:20 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
Location: Schmeltz Atrium in the Maurer Center
Learn more about this event.
Description: The Schmidthorst College of Business is excited to host BGSU alumni, Mr. Michael Crawford, as he shares his experiences as an international deal maker and corporate executive, including how he helped some of the most powerful brands innovate and grow in the global market. Current Chairman, President, and CEO of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, Mr. Crawford will draw examples from his time as Senior Vice President of Shanghai Disney Resort and President of Walt Disney Holdings Company, and as President of Global Portfolio Management with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, to reveal lessons learned about allowing culture and geography to shape his leadership approach. A limited number of copies of his book "From the Mouse’s House to the Penthouse," will also be available to students interested in learning more to participate in a book signing at the end of the talk.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Schmidthorst College of Business
Contact: Julie Dibling, juliead@bgsu.edu
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16. Presentation registration closing tomorrow for the Annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship
Date and Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Location: BTSU ballroom
Submit your project for registration.
Description: Show off your work, practice your presentation skills and build your resume.
Registration for poster and oral presentations is now open for the annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship.
The deadline for presentation registration is March 22. Use the link above to register. Extensions can be given if arranged in advance by contacting CURS director, Dr. Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Both poster and oral presentations by BGSU and NW Ohio undergraduate students from any field or discipline are welcomed. Prior or current CURS funding is not required for presenting at the symposium.
For any questions, please contact the CURS Director, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)
Contact:
Cordula Mora, cmora@bgsu.edu
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18. QPR: suicide prevention training
Date and Time: From 1-2:30 p.m. on March 29.
Location: Education Building 113
Register for QPR now.
Description: The mission of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. No Falcon should struggle alone. QPR will provide the skills and resources to respond and provide support to members of our BGSU community.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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19. TEDxBGSU is today
Date and Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
Location: BTSU Ballroom
Description: Feeling culturally curious? Need an energy boost? TEDxBGSU has you covered!
This year's TEDxBGSU brings 20 inspiring talks to campus focused around five of the six design-thinking mindsets: Be Curious, Collaboration, Reframe, Take Action and Share Your Story. These 20 individuals promise to share their ideas worth spreading with the BGSU community and inspire a new generation of innovators and change-makers to lead the public good.
TEDxBGSU 2024 is presented in special collaboration with the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design and the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections.
Not registered? You can register at the event in person today!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: Kendra Lutes, klutes@bgsu.edu or Mikayla Russ, mruss@bgsu.edu
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20. Unveiling the Art of Elite Selling: Unraveling Key Strategies with John Kaplan
Date and Time: From 10:30-11:20 a.m. on Friday, April 5.
Location: Schmeltz Atrium, Maurer Center
Register now!
Description: We are thrilled to welcome back to BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business alumni, John Kaplan, for an illuminating exploration into the world of elite selling. As President and Co-Founder of Force Management, John Kaplan brings a wealth of experience from over two decades of executive leadership in sales and strategy.
In his talk, Mr. Kaplan will delve into the essential components of elite selling, drawing upon his extensive industry experience. From corporate sales strategy to talent management, he will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to empower you at every stage of your professional journey.
Join us for an insightful discussion as we uncover the keys to success in the competitive landscape of sales. This presentation promises to empower and inspire, offering a roadmap to elevate your sales performance to unprecedented heights.
Don't miss this opportunity to welcome back one of our distinguished alumni and unlock the secrets of elite selling with John Kaplan.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Schmidthorst College of Business
Contact: Jennifer Percival, jpercival@bgsu.edu
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21. Movie night with CCCC
Date and Time: From 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26.
Location: Olscamp 115
Description:
Join us for a fun evening! The Cross-Cultural Conversation Connection (CCCC) invites you to a movie night on Tuesday, March 26 from 5-7 p.m. in the Olscamp 115.
We will be screening the movie, Queen of Katwe. This is an opportunity for anyone looking to unwind and discover the world of chess playing. Don't forget, there is free pizza to add to the fun. We can't wait to see you there!
Should you have any inquiries about the event or the CCCC program in general, please don't hesitate to reach out to our organization at cccc@bgsu.edu.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the festivities!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Cross-Cultural Conversation Connection
Contact: Aishat Babatunde, aishatb@bgsu.edu
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22. Baseball hosts Akron in Home Opener Series this weekend
Date and Time: From 3-5 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 and 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24.
Location: Steller Field
Check out more from BGSU Athletics.
Description: Your Falcons host the Zips this weekend in the Home Opener Series. Join us for Ghostbusters Day at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22. Come on out for Sandlot Day at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. The final game of the series is at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 as we celebrate MLB Jersey Day. Admission is free for anyone, so come support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Joshua Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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23. Free Bad Genetics Comedy Show
Date and Time: From 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
Location: Education 115
Learn more about Bad Genetics Comedy.
Description: Get ready for an IMPROV-palooza at 7 p.m. tonight, March 22 in Education Building 115! This free comedy show will have great entertainment, an Improvised Musical and raffle prizes from downtown businesses including Junipers, Beyond Blends, Falcon Outfitters, Elite Apparel and more! You might even be able to pie your favorite BadGen member in the face. All proceeds from the raffle will go to support the Brown Bag Food Project, a local nonprofit who fights against food insecurity in Wood County.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Bad Genetics Improv
Contact: Agatha Hickerson, hagatha@bgsu.edu
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24. Softball hosts Toledo in weekend series
Date and Time: From 3-5 p.m. on Friday, March 22 and from 1-3 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
Location: Meserve Field
Check out more from BGSU Athletics.
Description: Your Falcons host the Rockets in the Battle of I-75 weekend series! Join us for an Orange Wave at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22. Join us for Women Empowerment Day with the first game starting at 1 p.m. and the second game at 3:30 p.m on Saturday, March 23. Admission is free for anyone, so come support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Joshua Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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1. Want higher wages? Attend the Advocating for Higher Wages Forum
Date and Time: At 6 p.m on Thursday, March 21.
Location: Education Building 203
Register for the forum.
Description: Undergraduate Student Government is hosting an Advocating for Higher Wages Forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 in Education 203. Hear from BGSU’s Chief Financial Officer about department budgets and participate in a discussion about advocating for higher wages as a student employee.
Registration is not required, however, the first 15 people to register will receive a free journal. Register using the link above. Snacks will be provided.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Undergraduate Student Government
Contact: Carly Hitchcock, hcarly@bgsu.edu
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2. Volunteer to help with Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the Doyt
Date and Time: Full event lasts from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8,.
Location: Doyt Perry football stadium
Visit the BGSU Eclipse website for more information.
Description: BGSU will host a large-scale watch party for the total solar eclipse on April 8. We seek volunteers through BGSU Serves to help hand out free solar eclipse glasses to visitors, and/or to help at activity tables. Two shifts are available and all volunteers will get to watch the entire eclipse! Each volunteer will get free eclipse glasses and an Eclipse Ambassador t-shirt.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Physics and Astronomy Department
Contact: Andrew Layden, laydena@bgsu.edu
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3. Study Hip Hop Music Artists in American Culture online this summer
Learn more about this course!
Description: ACS 3000 104W 40799 – A Black Spirit in Hip Hop is being offered online during the first six-week summer session from May 13 to June 21. This course will cover the "Early Stages" to the "Golden Age," in a study of Hip Hop artists and the social and cultural experiences that helped influence their work.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: American Culture Studies Program in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies
Contact: Jon-Jama Scott, jonscot@bgsu.edu
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4. LGBTQ+ Well-being
Date and Time: From 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26.
Location: Jerome Library Market Place
Register now.
Description: LGBTQ+ Care for Yourself and Well-being
Looking for a safe and supportive space to prioritize your LGBTQ+ mental well-being? Look no further! Join our in-person wellness program centered on LGBTQ+ self-care and mental health. Engage in meaningful discussions with individuals who share your experiences and challenges. All programs will include crafts such as coloring, bracelet making and more! This program is free to all students.
We will have meeting from 5-6 p.m. every other Tuesday at Jerome Market Place (expect April 9).
Healthy Queer Relationships & Boundaries - from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26
LGBTQ+ Care Kit - from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 and location is TBD
If you are struggling with your mental health, contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.
To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Rachel Jones, jlrache@bgsu.edu
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5. Unlock your future in healthcare: apply now to the Medical Laboratory Science program
Date and Time: Applications are due by April 1.
Apply for the program now.
Description: The Medical Laboratory Science program is now accepting applications for enrollment in the Fall 2024 cohort. This program offers professional training and experience necessary to work and become certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the clinical laboratory field. Areas of interest include hematology, clinical chemistry, diagnostic microbiology, transfusion medicine and body fluid analysis.
Upon completion of the program, students have a 100% job placement and a $5,000-15,000 sign-on bonus due to a national shortage within the profession working in a critical role in healthcare and patient diagnostics.
Eligible students need to have a minimum 2.5 GPA and a grade of 'C' in all required courses.
Contact Jessica Bankey, MLS Program Director at jbankey@bgsu.edu with any questions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Medical Laboratory Science Program
Contact:
Jessica Bankey, jbankey@bgsu.edu
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6. Total solar eclipse activity/exhibit applications extended
Date and Time: The application deadline has been extended to 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 24.
Submit your activity or exhibit.
Description: We seek activities and exhibits to run at the total solar eclipse watch party on Monday, April 8 at the Doyt stadium. Eclipse-themed activities in science, art, music, K-12 teaching, history and culture are welcome.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Physics and Astronomy Department
Contact: Andrew Layden, laydena@bgsu.edu
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7. Summer arts and math - new course
Date and Time: From June 24 to August 2.
Location: Remote
Learn more about this course.
Description: Do you want to have fun with creating art while learning math? Then Math 4000/Math 5820 is for you! Do you know that there are multiple connections between visual arts, music and mathematics? Can we understand math better by studying art and music?
This is an interdisciplinary course that uses mathematical concepts in arts, and also explores artistic creations for mathematical patterns and concepts. This course incorporates the diversity of various cultures, including Muslims, Native Americans, African and Eastern European cultures and artistic expressions. In this remote course, you can learn advanced math concepts and ideas while creating some original art. The course is offered both at an undergraduate (Math 4000) and graduate (math 5820) level.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Contact: Dr. Daria Filippova, dariaf@bgsu.edu
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8. Learn more about Spanish phonetics
Description: This Fall, consider taking SPAN 3850: Spanish Phonetics and Phonology.
SPAN 3850—1002 will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This course looks at the sounds of Spanish, by first examining the relationship between the way words are spelled and their pronunciation. Have you ever wondered why someone from Argentina sounds different than someone from Mexico? Do Spaniards actually talk with a lisp?
In this class, we will analyze the role that speech plays in portraying our identities. We will compare and contrast speech patterns of monolingual, bilingual and second language speakers and learn tricks to help our Spanish sound more Spanish-like. The class is a perfect fit for future speech and language pathologists or students of Spanish who just want to improve their pronunciation.
Questions? Email Professor Ducar at cmducar@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages & Cultures
Contact: Dr. Cynthia Ducar, cmducar@bgsu.edu
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9. Join a focus group and get free food and service hours
Date and Time: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25.
Location: Focus Group Room on the fourth floor of the Kuhlin Center.
Sign up for a focus group today.
Description: Join a focus group and receive free food, drinks and service hours from 10-10:30 a.m. or from 10:30-11 a.m. on March 25 in the Focus Group Room on the fourth floor of the Kuhlin Center.
This focus group is for a class, requiring students to participate and answer questions about The Ribbon, Toledo's ice and roller skating attraction.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: PR Class
Contact: Makenna Flores, makennf@bgsu.edu
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10. It's almost time for "When You Move Out, Don't Throw It Out" (WYMO)
Date and Time: From Tuesday, April 9 through Saturday, April 27.
Location: All residence hall lobbies, Greek Townhouses, BTSU lobby and BGSU Dining Markets
Learn more about the WYMO Program.
Description: Mark your calendars! The WYMO program will have collection boxes in residence hall lobbies, Greek Townhouses, the Union lobby and BGSU Dining Markets for donations of non-perishable food, clothing, household items, school supplies, toiletries, bedding, rugs, cleaning supplies/laundry detergent, books and more starting Tuesday, April 9. Donate what you don't want, need or can't fit into your car when you move out for the year! Donations benefit the Falcon Food Pantry, Campus Re Store, Cocoon Shelter and a number of charities in need. When You Move Out, Don't Throw It Out! You can make a difference and help others even at this busy time of year. Start creating your "piles" of things now.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Campus Sustainability
Contact: Dr. Nick Hennessy, nickjh@bgsu.edu
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11. Free dinner and Bible study
Date and Time: Free dinner from 6-7 p.m. followed by Bible study on Thursday, March 21.
Location: At the Campus House, small blue house with an orange door across from Founders on Wooster, 612 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Learn more about Campus House.
Description: Join us for great free food and good conversation! We are a fun and interesting Christ-centered community welcoming of all, no matter where they are at in their faith journey. After dinner, we have a Bible study! Whether you can just come to dinner or Bible study or both we want you and your friends to join us!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Active Christians Today
Contact: Isabelle Greene, igreene@bgsu.edu
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12. FORGE Executive Board
Date and Time: At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3.
Location: Olscamp 201
Description: Are you looking to take the next step in college organizations with a low-commitment position? The feminist organization rallying for gender equity is looking for new executive members for next year! We have several positions open including the vice president, treasurer, secretary and PR representative. All positions take little time and allow you to develop those technical and leadership qualities necessary in college and beyond!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Feminist Organization Rallying for Gender Equity
Contact: Emily Lirtzman, elirtzm@bgsu.edu
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13. Don't miss Falcon 2 Falcon next week
Date and Time:
- From 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26
- From 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27
- From 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, March 28
Location:
- Psychology 102 on Tuesday
- Psychology 102 on Wednesday
- McLeod Hall 330 on Thursday
View Other Counseling Center Events.
Description: Struggling with your mental health? Trouble connecting to other peers? Need a safe space to vent? Drop in this week to one of the F2F sessions!
Falcon 2 Falcon is a peer-based and lead group for BGSU students through the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Chimdiogo Onyeani-Nwosu, chimdio@bgsu.edu
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14. Come for a Bachelor’s, leave with a Master’s
Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 11.
Location: 2nd floor presentation room in University Hall
Register now.
Description: Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years when you complete an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program at BGSU. Start taking graduate courses as an undergraduate student. This event is only for current BGSU undergraduates.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Admissions Office
Contact: Jennifer Sayre, gradapply@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2971
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15. Breaking Bad online class this summer
Date and Time: Asynchronous
Location: Virtual
Learn more about this course.
Description: Breaking Bad (POPC 4600-101W, #41514) is a 6-week course during the first summer session from May 13 to June 21. An introduction to the study of genre texts via Breaking Bad. We’ll look at its popularity, its reflection of recent television trends (narrative complexity, anti-heroes and prestige television) and its juxtaposition of white masculinity with capitalism and violence. This course fulfills the Multidisciplinary Component (MDC) requirement.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Popular Culture
Contact: Dr. Becca Cragin, bcragin@bgsu.edu
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16. Be the star of a BGSU video
Date and Time: From 4-6 p.m. on Monday, March 25.
Location: Lake High School in Millbury Ohio
Sign up to be part of the video!
Description: The BGSU Office of Marketing and Brand Strategy is seeking participants for an upcoming promotional video for University Orientation. Orientation extends a warm welcome to all new and incoming students to BGSU, celebrating their journey to our campus. Students would be part of two scenes. In one, they simply walk down the halls of the school with their friends and in the other, we will be staging a small graduation ceremony in the gym.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Office of Marketing and Brand Strategy
Contact: Justin Camuso-Stall, jcamuso@bgsu.edu
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17. An insider's guide applying to Grad School
Date and Time: From 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11.
Location: 2nd floor presentation room in University Hall
Register for this event.
Description: No need to jump through hoops to apply when you have an insider's perspective on the graduate admissions process. We'll share 10 basic steps to apply to graduate and professional school, followed by a Q and A.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Admissions Office
Contact: Alaina Coe, gradapply@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2971
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1. March Research and Innovation Forum
Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.
Location: BTSU 228
Sign up to attend the forum.
Description: Dr. Eric Cooke, assistant professor of criminal justice, will provide an overview of the work being done at the Center for Justice Research and the Police Integrity Research Group. Discussions will focus on crime trends and calls for service in Toledo, as well as criminal arrest cases over the last two decades.
Stay for a Q and A and networking opportunities following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Vice President for Research
Contact: Christina Guinsler, cguinsl@bgsu.edu
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2. Dissertation boot camp
Date and Time: From 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 22 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
Location: Jerome Library Room 142
Learn more and sign up.
Description: This event is designed to provide our doctoral candidates with a dedicated time and space to make significant progress on their dissertations. This program will offer guidance from the Graduate College and the University Libraries to help students overcome common challenges and make substantial strides in their research. It is open to all disciplines, and we encourage those at various stages of the dissertation process to attend.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate College
Contact: Graduate college, etd@bgsu.edu
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3. CFE Workshop: Selecting a Journal & Avoiding Predatory Practices
Date and Time: From 3-4 p.m. on Thursday, April 11.
Location: Olscamp Hall 106
- Faculty and staff parking is available in Lot N.
- Commuter student parking is available in Lot 1 or 16.
- Paid parking is available at the front of Lot N near Jerome Library
Register for this workshop.
Description: Where should you submit your article manuscript? Are some journals better than others? What about the emails you get from random journals asking you to submit your work? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries for their workshop, “Selecting a Journal & Avoiding Predatory Practices.” This workshop will teach you how to find and evaluate scholarly journals in your field and discuss the indicators of predatory publishing practices.
To learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
This workshop is designed for graduate students engaged in research and scholarship; however, all BGSU faculty members, instructors and staff are welcome to attend.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence & University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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1. CFE & CATL Teaching & Learning Spotlight: Life Design from the SCoB Student Perspective
Date and Time: From 10:45-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 28.
Location: Virtual
Register for the series.
Description: Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Schmidthorst College of Business Committee to Advance Teaching and Learning for a panel discussion where Schmidthorst College of Business students share their diverse experiences applying Life Design concepts from BA 1500 both within and beyond the classroom. You can look forward to gaining insights as our SCoB student panelists explore the intersection of academics and personal growth, offering real-world anecdotes and reflections. This discussion will provide a glimpse into the unique journey of SCoB students designing their own lives.
To learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE), Schmidthorst College of Business (SCoB) Committee to Advance Teaching and Learning (CATL)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. The CFE wants you to be a Faculty Associate
Date and Time: Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12.
Apply to be a Faculty Associate.
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Faculty Associate Program! Faculty Associates support the work of the CFE by designing and facilitating learning experiences and providing insight on CFE programming and projects. This position is open to full-time faculty and adjunct faculty at BGSU. The CFE is offering a total of 6 Faculty Associate positions next year, including a generative AI Faculty Associate Position being offered in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and a Graduate College Faculty Associate position offered in collaboration with the Graduate College. Faculty Associates who successfully meet the program requirements receive /$5,000 for one academic year of service. Visit the CFE’s website for more information and application materials. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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3. March Research and Innovation Forum
Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.
Location: BTSU 228
Sign up for the forum.
Description: Dr. Eric Cooke, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, will provide an overview of the work being done at the Center for Justice Research and the Police Integrity Research Group. Discussions will focus on crime trends and calls for service in Toledo, as well as criminal arrest cases over the last two decades.
Stay for a Q and A and networking opportunities following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Vice President for Research
Contact: Christina Guinsler, cguinsl@bgsu.edu
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4. Learn more about the CFE Faculty Associate Program
Date and Time: From 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 1.
Location: Virtual
Register for the info session.
Description: Each academic year, the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) works with Faculty Associates to design and facilitate learning experiences and resources for the BGSU teaching community and to provide insight on CFE programming and projects. The CFE is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Faculty Associate Program. To find out more about this program and how to apply for the program attend this virtual info session. The CFE Faculty Associate program is open to full-time faculty (tenure-track and QRF), adjunct faculty and staff members who are instructors of record.
To learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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5. Do you have an AI Policy for your course?
Date and Time: From 1:00-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9.
Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)
Register for the session.
Description: Are you interested in creating or updating your course AI Policy? Join the CFE Learning Lounge session, “Developing or Modifying Your Course AI Policy,” to explore a variety of course AI policy examples. The session will begin with a 5–10-minute presentation on course AI policies and will be followed by time to ask questions and share experiences. After the session, policy examples, links to resources and the presentation recording will be shared with you.
To learn more about this event, visit the Learning Lounges page of the CFE Website.
This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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6. CFE Panel Discussion: Navigating Service-Learning Challenges
Date and Time: From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2.
Location: Virtual
Register for the panel.
Description: Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for their panel discussion, “Navigating Service-Learning Challenges: A Teaching Community Panel”. This engaging panel of experienced colleagues and peers within BGSU’s teaching community will share their experiences, insights and strategies for incorporating service-learning into the curriculum and for fostering reciprocal relationships with community partners.
To learn more about this panel discussion and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
All BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, administrative and classified staff members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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