A Message from the President It's been an outstanding summer, and the fall semester begins in less than a month! In August, we will host our summer commencement, celebrating the accomplishments of those graduating. We will also welcome returning and new students, including the 2016 Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy cohort, for a successful academic year. In October, thousands of Falcons will return to campus to celebrate Homecoming. Registration is now open and event schedules will be continually updated. Join us as activities start September 30! Brooke Pleger '15 placed eighth in the hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Trials this month. A three-time, first-team All-American, Pleger is only the second female track and field athlete from Bowling Green to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Though her career has concluded, BGSU is very proud of everything that she's accomplished! During this election season, Falcons have taken the national stage. Special congratulations to student Abby Paskvan who performed the "The Star Spangled Banner" at the Republican National Convention and Sharon Belkofer, mother of Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer '92, who introduced President Obama at the Democratic National Convention. Lt. Col. Belkofer was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2010 when a Taliban suicide bomber targeted his NATO convoy. The Falcon Family is what makes this University so special. Annually, BGSU recognizes one family and their story. Nominate them for the 2016 Falcon Family of the Year Award today! Preparations for Bravo! BGSU are underway. Join us for a memorable night to support the arts on April 1, 2017, in The Wolfe Center for the Arts. Next month, I will share some highlights from commencement and opening weekend. It's an exciting time to be a Falcon! Regards, Mary Ellen Mazey, Ph.D. President, Bowling Green State University BGSU alumnus Arnold Rampersad feted for literary achievements Cracking the algae code: Bullerjahn, McKay look for genetic keys to toxic blooms Class of 2020: Nijah Slaughter aims to make a name for herself in the fashion world BGSU a true family affair for the Ulreichs In the Spotlight BGSU alumnus George McPhee named GM of new NHL team in Las Vegas George McPhee ’82 won the Hobey Bakey Award during his senior season in 1981-82. A member of BGSU’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni and NHL veteran, he will be in charge of building the Las Vegas team from the ground up! BGSU gives Shahad Aldoori opportunity to chase her dreams New learning community takes 360° approach University News Moseley Hall construction update BGSU alumnus Jeff Sowecke recognized for Army leadership Ohio Arts Council grants funds to three faculty, alumna BGSU Football to play at Northwestern in 2017 Office of the President 220 McFall Center Bowling Green, OH 43403 Phone: 419-372-2211 president@bgsu.edu Archive BGSU.edu Give to BGSU @PresidentMazey /BGSUPresident /PresidentMazey