August

Sink your hands into science at STEM in the Park Aug 29, 2012 3:14 PM What do you get when you cross a giant bubble, a snake and a mechanical engineer? You get STEM in the Park! The event seeks to increase public engagement in STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Montgomery named BGSU trustee Aug 24, 2012 3:14 PM Betty Montgomery, a 1970 BGSU alumna, has been appointed by Gov. John Kasich to the BGSU Board of Trustees.

BGSU chiller plant wins ‘cool’ award Aug 16, 2012 3:15 PM You almost miss it, tucked in as it is between the School of Art and Conklin Hall on the Bowling Green State University campus.

More older adults choosing cohabitation over marriage Aug 13, 2012 3:16 PM More and more adults age 50 and over are choosing to live with their significant other instead of marrying them. According to a new study from researchers at the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University, during later life, cohabitation appears to operate as a long-term alternative to marriage, rather than a first step down the aisle. The study is in featured in August’s Journal of Marriage and Family.

BGSU offers new master’s degree in gerontology Aug 9, 2012 3:16 PM Every day, 10,000 people in the United States turn 65. This phenomenon began Jan. 1, 2011, and is predicted to last 19 years as the baby boomers age. At the same time, people are living longer, creating a growing need for services, policies and programs that help them remain healthy, active contributors to society.

University Choral Society to perform Messiah, Carmina Burana Aug 8, 2012 3:17 PM The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University will hold open auditions for the 2012-13 season of the University Choral Society. Highlights of the season will include performances of Handel’s “Messiah” and Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.

BGSU cheer coach to perform at Olympics Aug 8, 2012 3:16 PM Look closely during the Olympic basketball semifinals and finals later this week when the “Dream Team” is on the court, and you may recognize David Clemons, assistant cheer coach at Bowling Green State University, performing during the games. Clemons is in London as part of the U.S.A. basketball cheer team.

Wolfe Center for the Arts recognized for sustainability, design Aug 2, 2012 3:17 PM One of the most distinctive buildings on Bowling Green State University’s campus is now one of its greenest. The Wolfe Center for the Arts was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver status by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. This is BGSU’s second LEED-certified building. The Stroh Center received LEED Gold status earlier this year.