Campus Update Archive
1. Free mental health training May 3
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
Location: Education Building 113
Register for the free mental health training.
Description: Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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2. Partner Support Kit
Date and Time: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, April 15 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 26.
Location: Wellness Connection office, located on the main floor of the Student Rec Center by the basketball courts. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday during the academic year.
Register for this event.
Description: This is a box curated to help you support your partner through their mental health journey. As you flip through this guide you will come across different interventions and information that will help you better support your partner. The inside of the box includes two journals as well as different journal prompts to do together. Note cards to leave your partner encouraging messages. A self-care component for yourself because your mental health is just as important. As well as informational pieces on how to be a supportive partner, how to support your own mental health and resources in the BG community.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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3. Recommended for all who use words
Description: Words are one thing, but what about words that are made out of other words??
This Fall, by studying the Greek and Latin roots borrowed into English, you'll gain power over language, dividing words to conquer their meaning! Word Power CLCV 2450-101W (#76017) is taught 100% online!
This can be a great foundational course for those going into the medical or legal professions or just for anyone interested in how language works.
*Search tip: When looking for Online courses, select "Distance" from the campus drop-down list.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages and Cultures
Contact: Amy Smith, amys@bgsu.edu
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4. Survivor donation drive
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 19.
Location: Virtual
Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services
Description: Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services is hosting a survivor donation drive as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Items will be donated to The Cocoon and given to survivors of power-based violence.
The donation drive will run through April 19. Online donations can be made through our Amazon Wish List.
Contact gvpes@bgsu.edu for more information.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services
Contact: Kori Koschalk-Newmister, korik@bgsu.edu
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5. Baseball takes on Ohio for Weekend Series
Date and Time: At 3 p.m. on Friday, April 19, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
Location: Steller Field
Falcon Athletics
Description: Game one is Friday at 3 p.m. On Saturday we celebrate Alumni Day as the game starts at 1 p.m. To close out the series on Sunday, the game starts at 1 p.m. Admission is free for everyone, so come support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Falcon Athletics
Contact: Joshua Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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6. Finn: A Senior Film Capstone screening tomorrow
Date and Time: From 7-9 p.m. on Friday, April 19.
Location: Donnell Theatre
Description: BGSU Department of Theatre and Film student Wesley Vert will be screening his film "Finn." In the film, Brandon questions his gender after the death of his character in a roleplaying game. Doors open at 7 p.m. and screening begins at 7:30 p.m. with a Q&A to follow.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu
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7. Summer course - 100% online: ID 1160 - Intro to Interior Design
Date and Time: Summer Course - 100% Online: ID 1160 - Intro to Interior Design
Location: Online
Search for this class.
Description: This class is open to all and you do not have to be an interior design major. Anyone who is interested in learning more about design and exploring fundamental concepts of design will enjoy this class.
The class begins with an overview of the interior design profession and continues with an examination of the design process with emphasis on creative problem solving and development of competencies in space planning and presentations.
This section of ID 1160 is taught 100% online. Online classes have no set meeting times, so this will fit everyone's schedule.
For more information or if you have questions about the class content or format, please contact Sarah Guensche at sarahcg@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Interior Design Program
Contact: Sarah Guensche, sarahcg@bgsu.edu
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8. Women's tennis hosts Eastern Michigan
Date and Time: From 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
Location: Perrysburg Tennis Center
Description: Your Falcons host the Eagles at 1 p.m. inside Perrysburg Tennis Center for Senior Day. Come out and support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Josh Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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9. This weekend at the planetarium: Larry: Cat in Space and Star Tracks
Date and Time: From 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 and 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
Location: BGSU Planetarium in the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building
Check out the BGSU Planetarium on Facebook!
Description:
Sunday, April 21 at 4:30 p.m.:
Larry: Cat in Space - This cartoon tells the story of an inquisitive cat Larry, who sneaks aboard a rocket and takes a trip to the Moon in search of his human. It is told through a cat's-eye-view of the Moon and space travel. This is one of our digitized classic planetarium shows.
Sunday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.:
Star Tracks - April marks 40 years of the BGSU Planetarium sharing astronomy with the community and with this show we continue to celebrate this milestone with the second show ever presented at the BGSU Planetarium. This digitized version of the original Star Tracks program gives a guided tour of the winter sky and a just-for-fun space journey combining space music and motions of the starfield.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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10. Thursday planetarium show: All Systems Go
Date and Time: From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.
Location: BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
Check out the BGSU Planetarium on Facebook!
Description: April marks 40 years of the BGSU Planetarium bringing astronomy to the community. With this show we revisit the first planetarium show ever presented at BGSU in 1984. All Systems Go! is a program telling the story of NASA from its inception to the development of the Space Shuttle, with emphasis on the Apollo manned missions to the moon.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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11. DEI Turntables: Ideas Worth Integrating
Date and Time:
From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 19.
Location:
Kuhlin Center 410
Registration/Organization Link:
No registration required
Description:
The event will have eight ideas being presented at eight tables, which will act as turntables - with a twist. Instead of a vinyl record playing music, our turntables will have presenters who will share Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in pedagogy and research that have been successfully implemented. Attendees can move from one turntable to the next at the presenters will be available to share their ideas for three hours. Ideas are being presented on the topics of decolonizing classes, trauma-informed pedagogy, environmental literacy, global outlook and more.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Graduate Communication Association
Contact:
Jeevani Sammeta, jsammet@bgsu.edu
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1. BGSU DPT open house
Date and Time: From 1:30-3 p.m. on Monday, April 22.
Location: Olscamp 115 – more information will be provided after registration
Register for the Open House.
Description: The BGSU DPT program is hosting a second on-site open house event for all prospective and accepted students. At this event, visitors will get to observe a lab class, learn more about the program and attend a Q&A with current BGSU DPT students.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: School of Physical Therapy
Contact: dpt-admissions@bgsu.edu
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2. Calligraphy and Magic Forms of Universe: CHIN 1010 Beginning Chinese
Date and Time: From 1:30-2:20 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for Fall 2024.
Location: Eppler Complex N302
The Chinese Language
Description: Interested in discovering how our universe can be reflected in forms of language? CHIN 1010 is for you. CHIN 1010 is designed for beginners who do not have or have little knowledge of the Chinese language. We will begin learning how Chinese characters - the foundation of Chinese language - are formed to reflect the universe, including our human figures, emotions, behaviors and our recognitions of natural phenomena around us. We will also learn how to conduct daily communications by learning Chinese pronunciations. Our teacher will assist you in establishing a solid foundation of the Chinese language. Additionally, we will integrate Chinese calligraphy into language learning. We will provide traditional calligraphy materials such as ink and rice paper. The Chinese language and Culture Club will also offer events and activities for you to experience aspects of Chinese culture.
For more information, please contact Dr. Min Yang at ymin@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Chinese Program
Contact: Min Yang, ymin@bgsu.edu
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3. Free masquerade ball
Date and Time: From 7:30-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Location: BTSU Multipurpose Room
Description: This prom style masquerade is free to all students. There will be games to play, dances to dance and people to meet. We'll even have a DJ! So get all dressed up, get a mask and show up to the Union at 7:30 p.m. for a good time.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Catholic Falcons
Contact: Jenna Schulze, sejenna@bgsu.edu
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4. Kick back with the Office of Health and Wellness for an end-of-the-year pool party
Date and Time: From 8-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.
Location: Student Recreation Center
Summer Splash Party
Description: This event features many summer competitions and prizes, such as the cannon ball crash, real life Battleship, Dance Dance Revolution and a water obstacle course! Want ways to relax? Enjoy our open swim, music and craft-making with the PAWS Therapy Dogs. The first 50 students to arrive receive a free Office of Health and Wellness cooler bag along with some goodies inside. This event is free to all BGSU students.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Faith DeNardo, faithy@bgsu.edu
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5. Learn more about the sounds of Spanish
Description: This Fall, consider SPAN 3850: Spanish Phonetics and Phonology! SPAN 3850-1002 (T/Th 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) 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 language pathologists or students of Spanish who just want to improve their pronunciation.
Questions? Email Profe Ducar at cmducar@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages and Cultures
Contact: Dr. C. Ducar, cmducar@bgsu.edu
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6. Win big at Summer Splash Battleship
Date and Time: From 8-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.
Location: Student Rec Center
Description: Think your team has the skills to emerge victorious in the pool? Show what you're made of at the Summer Splash Battleship competition on April 18 at Cooper Pool! Immerse in a game where strategy, skill and teamwork decide your fate. Be ready at 8 p.m. for registration, with the epic showdown beginning at 8:30 p.m. Victorious warriors will each snag a $50 Amazon gift card! Whether bailing water, defending your turf or launching an offensive, make your mark. Rally your team, strategize and dive into the battle for supremacy
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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7. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)
Description: The Information Technology Services (ITS) asset management, classroom technology services and service desk teams are looking to hire student staff this summer. The application is open now through midnight on April 24 with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. The starting pay rate is $12 per hour.
For more information or to apply today, visit ITS website.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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8. Free dinner and Bible study
Date and Time: Dinner from 6-7 p.m. followed by Bible study 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.
Location: The Campus House, small blue house with an orange door on Wooster across from Founders (612 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402).
Active Christians Today
Description: Come join us for a free yummy home-cooked meal with a bonus of great conversation, followed by our last lesson of the semester. All are welcome and we hope to see you there.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Active Christians Today
Contact: Isabelle Greene, igreene@bgsu.edu
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9. Virtual focus group for HHS students of color tomorrow
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Friday, April 19.
Location: Virtual
Register to participate
Description: We invite students of color enrolled in Health and Human Services (HHS) programs at BGSU to participate in a focus group that aims to gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities in core science courses and within HHS majors. The focus group interview will provide valuable insights that will help inform efforts to create a more inclusive learning environment for all students. All data collected as part of this study will remain confidential. You will receive a $25 Amazon gift card as an incentive for participating in the focus group.
When ready, please proceed to the interest form to indicate interest in participating and to provide consent to participate. We kindly ask you to review the consent form closely and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Health and Human Services
Contact: Jason Whitfield (jawhitf@bgsu.edu)
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10. Women's tennis will host the Miami Redhawks this Friday
Date and Time: From 1-4 p.m. on Friday, April 19.
Location: Perrysburg Tennis Center
Claim your student ticket
Description: Your Falcons will host the Redhawks today at 1 p.m. at the Perrysburg Tennis Center. Tickets are free for students so come support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Athletics Department
Contact: Josh Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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1. HR Coffee and Conversations
Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Monday, April 29.
Location: Zoom-Virtual
Join the Zoom
Description: The Office of Human Resources employee relations team is launching a new initiative called: HR Coffee and Conversation. Different employee relations and professional development topics will be discussed throughout the year. HR Coffee and Conversation is an informal casual discussion, where department leaders, supervisors and employees are welcome to log on to listen to updates on HR processes and ask questions! Keisha Taylor will lead discussions on the job audit process.
Grab your coffee, tea or water, log in and let’s chat about the April 2024 ER topic: Classified Job Audits, the purpose and the process.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Human Resources
Contact: Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, smsaund@bgsu.edu
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2. Setting a Course for Student Success in the First Two Weeks workshop
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
Location: Olscamp Hall, Room 120. 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: The first two weeks of a semester are a crucial part of developing a sense of belonging and a pathway toward success for our students. The hands-on workshop, Setting a Course for Student Success in the First Two Weeks will explore strategies for engaging students, setting meaningful expectations for the semester and providing students with early, actionable feedback. Led by the CFE team and faculty facilitators, this workshop will provide you with an intentional, student-centered plan for the first two weeks of class. You must be able to participate in the entirety of the two-day workshop in order to register and participate in this event. Registration is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF), tenure-track faculty (TTF) and adjunct instructors teaching a Fall 2024 course.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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3. Nomination deadline extended for Classified Staff Team Award
Date and Time: Deadline to nominate a team is Friday, April 19.
Nominate a team for the award
Description: The deadline to nominate a team of classified staff for the team award has been extended to Friday, April 20. Do you work with an awesome group of classified staff? There's no better way to show your thanks than a nomination for the Team Award. A team is considered two or more people who work together in the same area as a team.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Classified Staff Council
Contact: Pam Keppler, pamelak@bgsu.edu
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