Blackbuster movies to be shown in the Union Theater
NAACP proudly presents...

BLACKBUSTER MOVIES

Wednesday, Feb. 10
Part I: "Boyz N the Hood," Union Theater at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 17
Part II: "American History X," Union Theater at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 14
Part III: "Panel Discussion," 308 Union at 7:30 p.m.

We will be providing popcorn, pop and root beer floats for you to enjoy during the movie!

S.A.C to sponsor Spaghetti at Mileti
Student Alumni Connection will be hosting Spaghetti at Mileti on Feb. 16, with all proceeds benefiting Dance Marathon. All-you-can-eat spaghetti will be served at $5 a person from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. The event will be held at Mileti Alumni Center (across from Harshman) and is open to everyone. BG1 Card and cash will be accepted at the door. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Student Alumni Connection at bgsusac@gmail.com.

National Assn Women in Construction National Association of Women in Construction scholarships
The National Association of Women in Construction scholarship applications are now available. The Dayton Chapter is offering two scholarships for the 2010-11 year for both male and female students pursuing a career in a construction-related field. Applications are available at:
www.nawicdayton.org, and are due March 30.

Falcon men's basketball home tomorrow
The BGSU men's basketball team returns home to host Northern Illinois tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 10). Tip-off is 7 p.m. at venerable Anderson Arena. Ironically enough (given the weather forecast for Tuesday/Wednesday), it's WHITE OUT WEEK in recognition of White T-Shirt Day (Thursday, Feb. 11), so wear your favorite WHITE Falcon gear!

As always, BGSU students get in free with a student ID.

ASC scholarship raffle
Buy your raffle tickets for the Administrative Staff Council scholarship raffle! Great prizes and all proceeds to go toward scholarships for outstanding BGSU students. For information on how to donate, go to the ASC Web site at: http://www.bgsu.edu/organizations/asc/page44332.html.

Deadline for donations is Friday, Feb. 19.

Brown Bag Lunch Spirituality Series this week
"Church in the Marketplace" is the first of this semester's three-part series, presented this Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in 318 Student Union. This opening lecture and ensuing discussion is entitled "Giving" and includes the many aspects of this spiritual gift we ponder, as the season of Lent approaches. Bring your own brown bag lunch to eat during the session. Arrive and depart as your schedule permits. All faiths are welcome!

'Writing Science Lab Reports' workshop canceled
The Writing Center workshop titled "Writing Science Lab Reports," scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, at 2:30 p.m., has been canceled.

Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 2:30 p.m. in 400 Moseley Hall for the next workshop, "Commas, Colons, and Semi-colons Made Easy." This workshop will be facilitated by Jennifer Brown, Instructor of Scientific and Technical Communication.

Stained glass panels class starts soon!
Brighten your window with a stained glass panel. Learn to cut, foil and solder a stained glass window panel for your home or office. You may select from six designs including Celtic, Victorian, Frank Lloyd Wright, Quilt, Heart and Star. No experience is necessary and all tools and supplies are furnished along with many beautiful colors to select from.

Classes meet on Wednesdays, Feb. 17 and 24. The registration fee is $69, plus $30 material fee payable to instructor.

To register, please contact Continuing and Extended Education at 2-8181 or visit our Web site at: http://cee.bgsu.edu/container.php?x=community.

Learn how to become an eBay buying pro!
Learn tips and tricks from an expert on how to make purchases on eBay. Learn how to find that unique item and make sure you win the auction at a good price.

Class meets on Wednesday, March 3. The registration fee is $29.

To register, please contact Continuing and Extended Education at 2-8181 or visit our Web site at: http://cee.bgsu.edu/container.php?x=community.

Taste of February part of Black History Month
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Union Ballroom for the Taste of February. Taste of February is a campus-wide event sponsored by the Social Justice Task Force and the Black Student Union, that celebrates cultural awareness through entertainment. This program will focus on a century of change and continued progress at BGSU and throughout our nation's history.

Taste of February is comprised of performances ranging from singing, spoken word, art display and a keynote address by Alumnus Dr. John Scott. Food will be provided to students and staff who come to this outstanding cultural celebration, free of charge to the first 225 to register. Register now at:
https://reslife.bgsu.edu/forms/taste-feb.php.

Bingo in the afternoon!
Do you ever feel like every exciting student program is at night when you are working or doing homework? Wouldn't you like to participate and win prizes for once?!

Well, we have a solution! Off Campus Student Services will be sponsoring BINGO in the Multicultural Lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 1-2 p.m. Listen to the caller, put conversation hearts on the squares, and win! It is free to play and the prizes are sweet! Stop by the lounge on the second floor of the union next to the bookstore entrance and play a few rounds, what do you have to lose?!

All BGSU students are welcome! We hope to see you there!

Peer educator training offered
Peer educator training is planned for Feb. 21 and 28 (two consecutive Sundays) in the Student Recreation Center Conference Room. Participation in this intensive training opportunity provides students the skills and techniques necessary to become a successful peer educator before the end of the spring semester.

The role of a peer educator is to conduct activities that raise awareness of a variety of health and wellness topics. These campus leaders assist with events such as Big Playground and BGSU's Health Fair and also conduct a wide range of educational and interactive sessions in residence halls and for other campus groups.

Registration forms are available outside the Wellness Connection at the Student Rec Center. The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 15. For more information about this opportunity or HHS 4400 peer educator training, contact: 2-9355 or wellness@bgsu.edu

Mary Elizabeth Keller scholarships available
The Mary Elizabeth Keller Scholarship Fund, administered by the Lorain County Retired Teachers Association, is now available. Applicants must be preparing for a career in the education field pre-K-12 or multi-age license, preference given to students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2009-10 year, and must be from Lorain County or have graduated from a high school in Lorain County. Please note that a BGSU student received this award in the 2009-10 school year!

Applications are available at http://www.lorcorta.org, and must be postmarked by April 1.

'You CAN Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too!'
Tuesday, Feb. 9, from noon-1 p.m. in the Center for Teaching and Learning, 201 University Hall

The Faculty Focus Series continues with "You CAN Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too!: Using Humanities Perspectives on Food for Service-Learning Projects" presented by Lucy Long, instructor in the School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies.

This presentation discusses service-learning projects involving humanities concepts of food. Obviously connected to environmental sustainability and social justice, food is also central to our sense of identity, place, and meaning. Come see how students in Long's Interpreting Food class utilized service-learning projects to further their understandings of food as a cultural, social, political, and personal phenomenon.

To register, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 2-6898 or ctl@bgsu.edu.

For more information about the program, contact the Office of Service-Learning at 2-9865.

Aphio open house - We do service
Come eat dessert and learn about Alpha Phi Omega at Founders Conference Room from 7:30-9 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-ed service fraternity that uses the three cardinal principles: "Leadership, Friendship, and Service."

If you believe you fit into one or all of those principles, come check out Aphio. We would love for you to be in our chapter!

For more information, contact:
Ryan Brown brownrm@bgsu.edu
Ashley Talbot atalbot@bgsu.edu
Betsy Wilhelm wilhele@bgsu.edu

Check us out on Facebook: Aphio BGSU

Spring EXPO 2010- Job and Internship Fair
The BGSU Career Center will be hosting the Spring EXPO- Job and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Perry Field House. All majors are welcome to attend! EXPO Interview Day is Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students to start their job search, make connections with recruiters, and explore job and internship opportunities with a variety of organizations. For more information, please visit:
hire.bgsu.edu

Looking forward to seeing you at Spring EXPO!!

Charting Your Leadership Journey Workshop tonight
Charting Your Leadership Journey: The BGSU Leadership Certificate Program

Charting Your Leadership Journey Workshop
Monday, Feb. 8
8-9:30 p.m.
206 Olscamp Hall

Employers are looking for demonstrated leadership and team development experiences. The BGSU Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) provides a guide for BGSU students to advance and demonstrate their leadership and team experiences. This workshop will introduce participants to the benefits of the LCP and the program requirements. Join Dr. Bryan Cavins from the Office of Campus Activities to learn more about this unique opportunity.

For more information and additional session times, please see:
www.bgsu.edu/leadership

Association of the U.S. Army scholarships available
The Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter announces their 2010 scholarship program for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom soldiers' children, medically/honorably discharged OIF or OEF army veterans, spouses of fallen soldiers in the global war on terrorism, and Army soldiers who are currently serving or have served in the global war on terrorism, in that priority. Priority is also given to residents of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The scholarship is available to first-time freshmen as well as returning college students. The scholarship can be used for tuition and fees, and room and board.

Applications are located at www.ausa.org/cincinnati, and are due April 1.

Clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt at CMA Feb. 8
Clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt will appear at Moore Musical Arts Center on Monday, Feb. 8, performing contemporary works as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series.

Her program of electroacoustic works features pieces by Luigi Ceccarelli, Mario Davidovsky, Lars Graugaard, Gerard Grisey and Eric Moe, and will also include several of her own compositions. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center and is free and open to the public.

Music at the Forefront, sponsored by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, is an annual concert series featuring performances by accomplished and innovative performers of contemporary music. For more information, contact the Center at 2-2685 or email kdoles@bgsu.edu.

Super Bowl Specials at selected dining units!
BGSU Dining's Super Bowl Specials are made available Super Bowl Day! Below is a list of our dining units and their Super Bowl Specials. Be sure to check them out Feb. 7!

Kreischer Sundial: Enjoy $2 off any large pizza, 1 order of wings, and 1 two liter of soda!
McDonald Dining: Made to order chicken wings and chicken chunks! Available in 10, 20, or 40 increments!
BGSUB @ Commons and the Falcon's Nest: Small and large sub platters! Small serves 10-12 people and large serves 20-25 people!

Visit our Web site for more details! www.dineoncampus.com/bgsu

Area mayors on WBGU-PBS; 'NW Ohio Journal' tonight
Legislation and issues affecting residents of northwest Ohio will be the focus of an hour-long discussion tonight (Thursday, Feb. 4) at 8 p.m. on WBGU-PBS' weekly public affairs program "NW Ohio Journal."

Unemployment, budget concerns and state taxes will be among the various legislative issues discussed, along with the economic forecast for northwest Ohio businesses and bipartisan problem-solving approaches.

Host Tom Walton leads the discussion with the newly elected mayor of Toledo, Mike Bell, Perrysburg Mayor Nelson Evans and Findlay Mayor Pete Sehnert.

Viewers are encouraged to call in during this live program with questions and comments.

"NW Ohio Journal" programs can be viewed online Friday afternoons following the program broadcast at wbgu.org/journal.

WBGU-PBS will re-broadcast this program on WBGU-DT-4 Encore at 8 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, Sunday Feb. 7, and Wednesday Jan. 10.

Host Tom Walton is the retired editor of The Blade.

Symbols of Blackness
Come to the Black Student Union's General Body meeting and test your knowledge of black symbols with an interactive game highlighting past symbols of black history and culture such as the clenched fist and what they truly mean! Prizes will be given.

This event is today at 7 p.m. in 201 Student Union.

Workshops at the Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning invites you to register for the upcoming workshops to be held in 201 University Hall unless otherwise noted.

To register for workshops, please email ctl@bgsu.edu.

Beyond EBSCO: Resources for Graduate-Level Research
Monday, Feb. 8, 4:30-6 p.m.
*Located in 142 Jerome Library

You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it, too! Using Humanities Perspectives on Food for Service-Learning Projects
Tuesday, Feb. 9, noon.-1 p.m.

Pragmatic Practices for Teaching Assistants
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2-3 p.m.

Learning 2.0 with Web 2.0 Tools
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1-2 p.m.

Refworks: Bibliographic Management Software
Friday, Feb. 12, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
*Located in 142 Jerome Library

Deep Learning: Can You Make it Happen?
Friday, Feb. 12, 10-11 a.m.

For the entire list of workshops, please visit our Web site at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/ctl/index.html

Diversity and Leadership workshop Feb. 9
You are invited to participate in a free, national and international, award-winning National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) diversity and leadership workshop facilitated by Dr. Emily Monago, Office of Multicultural Affairs and Ms. Sarah Coulter, Graduate Student.

Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to come to the workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 308 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. A certificate of completion is awarded to all participants finishing the entire workshop.

Call the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 2-2642 to reserve a seat because space is limited. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Equity and Diversity, Student Affairs Diversity Committee and Equal Opportunity Compliance Committee.

Wear red this Friday in awareness of heart disease
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women; one in four women will die from heart disease. On Friday, Feb. 5, wear red in support of women's heart disease awareness. For more information, please visit:
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth.

Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition
Please join us for the opening reception of the Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition:
Sunday, Feb.7, 2-4 p.m.
Awards presentation at 2:45 p.m.

The Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition will be held from Feb. 7 - March 3.

Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday 6 - 9 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
The gallery will also be open Monday, Feb. 15 for President's Day.
Closed: University holidays

For further information, email galleries@bgsu.edu

Charles A. Barrell scholarship applications available
Scholarship applications are now available in 124 Williams Hall for qualified juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.3 by the end of the first semester of their junior year. The application form and all accompanying materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted to the department of Political Science, 124 Williams Hall, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26.

Steven O. Ludd scholarship now available
The Steven O. Ludd scholarship applications are now available in 124 of Williams Hall. This scholarship is for seniors who have a minimum of 3.5 gpa average. Candidates must be active members of the BGSU Law Society and have taken the LSAT exam and applied to law school.

'Vocations and Discernment' Veritas meets tonight
"Vocations and Discernment." Seek. Find. Live.

Join Veritas, your Catholic-Christian Life Group at BGSU, at 8 p.m. tonight in the McFall Center Gallery (second floor) for an evening of praise and worship, faith sharing, and social time. Open to everyone!

Tonight, our special speaker, Fr. Jeff Mcbeth will speak about vocations and the discernment process. He is a graduate of BGSU and is currently a pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Toledo.

For more information, email garbolagrodi@mac.com

Seek. Find. Live. Truth.

Come play the Newlywed Game
Pump up for Valentine's Day with the University Activities Organization Newlywed Game and win some great prizes! Bring your boyfriend, girlfriend, or good friends to the Falcon's Nest tonight at 7:30 p.m. Couples will be asked questions about each other, each right answer gets that pair closer to gift certificates to Biaggis, P.F.Changs, and the movie theatre at the Woodland Mall! We had so much fun last year at this event, we thought we would have it again so come out and join us for a little early Valentine's Day excitement!!

Watch Frontline 'Digital Nation' online
Frontline "Digital Nation" examines the dramatic diffusion of digital technology and the significant role it plays in today's society.

If you happened to miss this excellent program on WBGU-PBS, it is available online at:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/

Over a single generation, the Web and digital media have remade nearly every aspect of modern culture, transforming the way we work, learn and interact in ways that we're only beginning to understand. Douglas Rushkoff, one of the leading thinkers of the digital age, explores life on the virtual frontier, mapping the critical ways technology is transforming us.

For more info, contact Deb Boyce at 2-7023.

Shawn Potter Cancer scholarships available
Shawn R. Potter, BGSU class of 2005, established a scholarship in 2009 shortly before passing away to honor a current BGSU student who has either battled or is currently battling cancer.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must be an undergraduate student with a 3.0 minimum GPA. Candidates must be a cancer survivor or someone currently battling cancer, provide a written confirmation of your cancer diagnosis from your oncologist, and write an essay on how cancer has shaped their life and the people around them.

In the event there are no eligible candidates who have dealt with cancer, the scholarship can be awarded to a student whose parents or siblings have battled cancer. The candidates must write an essay on how their parent's/sibling's experience influenced their life. A written confirmation of the family member's cancer diagnosis would be required.

Applications are available at
http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/enrollment/file67932.pdf, and are due Sept. 24.

Teaching and Learning Fair coming up
Mark your calendars now for the fourth annual Teaching and Learning Fair. Join us on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom to hear BGSU educators present awesome ideas for engaging and motivating students, innovative methods to marry co-curricular and curricular activities, and new ways to use technology to enhance pedagogy and much more. Everyone is invited, and no registration is needed.

Falcon Hockey Home vs. Michigan TOMORROW
BGSU hockey hosts Michigan tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 4) at the BGSU Ice Arena. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The Falcon icers are flying high looking to make it three straight wins at home, and it's our annual ORANGE OUT game, so be sure to wear your favorite ORANGE Falcon gear and help ORANGE OUT the Wolverines! In addition, the first 500 BGSU students in attendance will receive FREE thunderstix, courtesy of BGSU Athletics.

As always, BGSU students are FREE with a student ID.

Grad school and Fulbright info night
The International Business Association is presenting grad school and Fulbright info night. This is a chance to learn more about the wonderful opportunities grad school and Fulbright has to offer! It is tonight, at 8 p.m., in 115 BA.

Registration for Leadership Academy extended
Leadership Academy is a half-day, on-campus conference for BGSU students who aspire to develop their leadership and team management skills. The conference presentations and keynote speakers will provide students with the tools to advance their leadership at BGSU and in their future careers. This is an opportunity for students to meet new people, gain new knowledge about leadership, and share their own experiences with others. Leadership Academy is sponsored by The Office of Campus Activities, in collaboration with the Office of Residence Life and Greek Affairs. Leadership Academy will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Student Union.

Registration is free; students can register by going to the OCA Web site or at
https://orgsync.com/forms/show/17100.
Free brunch is provided; the registration deadline has been extended to Feb. 9.

EXPO Prep Extravaganza- Interview Simulation
In today's competitive job market, knowing what to expect and how to prepare for interviews is essential. During the interview simulation, you will have the opportunity to observe a mini-mock interview in which recruiters will ask typical interview questions, the pre-selected student volunteers will respond, and the employers will provide constructive feedback.

Upon completion of the interview, you will have access to the recruiters to ask targeted questions about the interview process. Additionally, you can provide feedback about the student's responses. This is an outstanding way to enhance your interview knowledge, so be sure to attend this powerful learning experience.

'Thanks! How an Attitude of Gratitude Can Improve Our Lives'
Wednesday, Feb. 3, from noon-1 p.m.
Women's Center, 107 Hanna Hall

Title: "Thanks! How an Attitude of Gratitude can Improve Our Lives"

Presenters: Dr. Craig Vickio, Counseling Center, and Dr. Bryan Cavins, Office of Campus Activities

Description: In this session, the facilitators will define what is meant by the term "gratitude" and will describe how cultivating an attitude of gratitude can promote well-being. They will also address obstacles that commonly hinder us from experiencing feelings of gratefulness. Finally, guidelines will be offered to help participants more fully embrace an "attitude of gratitude."

Community Partnership Series: The Children's Place
Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Center for Teaching and Learning, 201 University Hall.

Join us for the Community Partnership Series with Maria Simon, the Head of Youth Services for the Wood County District Public Library.

The mission of the Wood County District Public Library is to provide access to literature, information, creative experiences and ideas to enrich our community. Join us to learn more about how the Children's Place at the Wood County District Public Library organizes and presents active and passive programming in the library and outreach programming in the community.

To register, contact the Center at 2-6898 or ctl@bgsu.edu.

For program details, please contact the Office of Service Learning at 2-9865 or BGSUPartnerships@bgsu.edu.

BG 24 News organizational meeting
Interested in getting involved with BG 24 News, BGSU's only student television news program? Then join BG 24 News members at their monthly org meeting at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, in 121 West Hall.

Learn more about what opportunities BG 24 News can provide to you and how you can become involved. No experience necessary, training will be provided for all students wanting to learn.

Opportunities are available in news writing, videography, editing, on-air, and in the television studio.

Also be sure to watch BG 24 News' first live broadcast of the spring semester on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 5:30 p.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 6.

BG 24 News is BGSU's student television news program that airs a live, half-hour news program once a week on Time Warner Cable Channel 6. This is a great opportunity to learn more about television and the news industry.

For more information, contact Nathan Reed at nreed@bgsu.edu.

B!G on Respect Writing Contest!
A B!G congratulations to the winners of the Human Relations Commission's first B!G on Respect Writing Contest!

Of 25 submissions, 5 were judged contest winners:
-- First Place "Cleveland Respect" by Sun Kang

-- Second Place "dress up" by Lista Mae Houck

-- Third Place "When We're All Walking around Whistling" by Andrew K. Rohde

-- Honorable Mention "BGSU Respect Rap" by Katherine Hartman

-- Honorable Mention "Black History" by Kaila Johnson

Select submissions are viewable at the National Gallery of Writing: http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/gallery_pieces.php?galleryid=55188, or the HRC Web site: http://www.bgsu.edu/organizations/hrc/.

Special thanks to contest judges:
-- Adela Langa, Writing Center
-- Sue Zwayer, Student Support Services
-- Jane Clinard, Student Money Management

For more information, contact HRC chair Barb Toth at btoth@bgsu.edu.

Come to the 11th annual Black Issues Conference
The theme of the 11th annual Black issues Conference is "Black Empowerment under the Microscope: Moving in a New Direction." The subtext of this theme will focus on challenging the black community to look at itself through a critical introspective lens in an attempt to regain the focus of utilizing success to help motivate and uplift the black community.

Please come out and join us on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10:00 a.m. in the Union Ballroom for the educational experience of a lifetime. This year's Black Issues Conference is definitely going to have you begging for more. This engaging opportunity is packed with a number of intriguing workshops, a heated panel discussion, and a motivating and empowering keynote address by Dr. Paula Ribeau. Come join us as we work together to motivate, educate, and uplift our black community.

Harry Frankfather scholarships now available
Harry Frankfather Scholarship: Must have financial need and work a paid job a minimum of 10 hours per week; signed statement of employment is required. There are numerous scholarships available. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. The deadline is Sept. 24.

Applications are available at
http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/enrollment/file48643.pdf

Women's basketball home tonight
The BGSU women's basketball team hosts Northern Illinois tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 2) at venerable Anderson Arena. Ttip-off is 7 p.m. The Falcons are flying high atop the MAC standings once again, and looking to remain perfect at home (10-0 so far) on the season!

As always, BGSU students get in FREE with a student ID.

Trouble finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift?
Are you having trouble finding that perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day? Get her a serenade from Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia! What could be better than a large group of guys in tuxes singing and giving flowers to that special someone? We will be serenading on Valentine's Day anywhere in the city of Bowling Green!

Stop by our table in the Student Union Monday-Friday both this week and next to get yours! Or you can contact us directly at PhiMuAlphaSerenades@gmail.com for more information or to place an order. Availability is limited, so make sure to get yours early! All proceeds of serenades go to the VunCannon Memorial Scholarship fund.

ACM event: Presentation on animatronics
The BGSU Association for Computing Machinery is hosting a presentation on animatronics! An animatronic doll will be showcased at this event. The presentation will be led by Dr. Michael Poor, an instructor in the CS department. Free pizza and pop will be provided!

ACM is looking for more students to participate in an organization that is interested in everything related to the ever-changing world of technology. If you are interested in joining this student organization, please attend this event to receive more information on what we do. You do not have to be in a specific major to join this organization.

The event will take place in 108 Hayes Hall at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Everyone is welcome!

Fall protection training provided
Information will be provided on the University's Fall Protection Program, required by law. This standard is designed to prevent workers from falling off, into or through working levels and to protect employees from being struck by falling objects. Workplace hazards that require the use of a fall-protection system include, but are not limited to: walking or working on unprotected sides and edges, leading edges, unprotected holes and roofs 6 feet or more above a lower level. Other fall  hazards exist when working on scaffolds, ladders, and aerial work platforms.

The training will include an overview of fall hazards and control measures, the importance of fall-protection systems including fall-related injuries, a brief summary of the OSHA standards relating to fall protection, and an overview of BGSU's written fall-protection program.

To register, call Environmental Health and Safety at 2-2171 or register online at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/envhs/page22440.html.

Attend the 'Reading Effectively across Disciplines' workshop in the Writing Center
Struggling with all the reading you have to do for your classes? Join us this Thursday, Feb. 4, from 2:30-3:25 p.m. in 400 Moseley Hall for a workshop titled "Reading Effectively across Disciplines" and learn how to dissect, understand, and recall all the readings assigned by your professors--and still sleep at night.

This workshop, sponsored by the Writing Center, will be facilitated by Kate Spike, Director of the English as a Second Language Program, and is open to all BGSU community members.

For more information, please email Dr. Barbara Toth (btoth@bgsu.edu), Director of the Writing Center, or Angela Garner (agarner@bgsu.edu), ESL Specialist.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia informational meeting to be held
Do you love music? If so, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia might be for you! Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a social, national men's fraternity founded upon the ideal of promoting music in America! The object of our fraternity is the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit, the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students, the advancement of music in America, and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.

Join a brotherhood that includes men such as Mr. Fred Rogers, Andy Griffith, Andrew Carnegie, John Philip Sousa, Luciano Pavaratti, Aaron Copland, and many other famous musicians. Our last informational smoker will be held this Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m. in 1004 Moore Musical Arts Center (note: we do not smoke at these smokers - it is a historical term). Please come and see if Phi Mu Alpha is right for you!

For more information, contact Anthony Gallina at agallin@bgsu.edu.

Musically,
Anthony Gallina
Fraternity Education Officer

Planning a Super Bowl party? Let BGSU Dining help!
BGSU Dining's Party Planner is now available to students and it's meal plan friendly! Choose from any of our available platters: cookies, brownies, subs, wings, vegetables, fruit, cheese, and chips and dip!

To place an order, call one of our managers at the following locations: Outtakes at Commons, the Falcon's Nest, Founders, Kreischer, and McDonald. Or come in to place your order. A 24-hour notice is needed prior to pickup.

Check out our online menu for more details!
http://www.dineoncampus.com/bgsu/show.cfm?cmd=menus2

Attend the EXPO Prep Extravaganza

EXPO Prep Extravaganza

Take advantage of job fair workshops on Feb. 2 and 3 to prepare for EXPO! All students attending the EXPO Prep Extravaganza sessions will receive the Spring EXPO 2010 Job Guide, which features articles on the job outlook for 2010, job fair tips, and profiles of employers attending the job fair.

-- Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 4:30 - 6:45 p.m. - Three sessions in just over two hours!

Group Resume Review
117 Olscamp Hall
Session offered at 4:30, 5:15, and 6 p.m.

The WorkNet Advantage
207 Olscamp Hall
Session offered at 4:30, 5:15, and 6 p.m.

Individual Resume Critiques
117 Olscamp Hall
First-come, first served
4:30 - 6:45 p.m.

-- Wednesday, Feb.3, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Interview Simulation Experience
201 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Register for the Taste of February - Feb. 16
Taste of February is a campuswide event, sponsored by the Social Justice Task Force and the Black Student Union, that celebrates cultural awareness through entertainment. This program will focus on a century of change and continued progress at BGSU and throughout our nation's history.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at 6 p.m. in the Union Ballroom.

Taste of February comprises performances ranging from singing, spoken word, art display and a keynote address by alumnus Dr. John Scott. Food will be provided to students and staff who come to this outstanding cultural celebration, free of charge to the first 225 to register.

Register at https://reslife.bgsu.edu/forms/taste-feb.php

FREE practice grad school entrance exams
The BGSU Alumni Association and American Medical Association are working with the Kaplan Test Preparation company to provide FREE practice graduate school entrance exams on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Olscamp Hall. Free sample graduate school admission tests (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, NCLEX, DAT) will be administered by the Kaplan Test Prep and the BGSU Alumni Association.

Sponsored by the BGSU Alumni Association and BGSU American Medical Student Association. All BGSU students and BGSU alumni are eligible. Priority registration is given to students affiliated with the sponsor offices.

Registration is required. You must register online by 5 p.m. Feb. 6. Test spots will be given on a first come, first served basis. You will receive confirmation from the BGSU Alumni Association once your registration information is processed. Please contact alumni@bgsu.edu with any questions. Copy and paste this link into your Web browser to register.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W2QD7KF

Zumba sessions to be offered in the Union Ballroom
Need to get in shape for spring break or just want to feel better about yourself?

Friday, Feb. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Union Ballroom
Ticket Price: $5 for TWO hours!!
(Tickets available at the Union Information Desk or at the door)

If you have any questions, please email bgsudm@bgsu.edu or contact Michelle Robinson at microbi@bgsu.edu.

Latta Scholarship applications due March 1
The Delbert L. Latta Scholarship application for fall 2010 is available online to currently enrolled BGSU students and high school seniors from the following counties: Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams or Wood. A variable number of awards are presented each year; recipients receive a minimum of $2,000, in addition to the honor of being named "Latta Scholars." The application deadline is March 1.

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete and return:

-Application
-A 500-1,000 word essay on some aspect of the U.S. free enterprise system
-Official transcripts (incoming freshmen should submit high school grades)
-Two letters of reference

Candidates may also be asked to participate in an interview prior to the final selection. The completed application packet must be postmarked by than March 1. Details are available at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sfa/page43072.html.

Laser safety training offered
Environmental Health and Safety will be offering the following training session that is open to all BGSU employees and students. This training session will have advance registration and will be conducted free of charge.

Procedures for safe operation and use of lasers have been developed in consultation with principal users of lasers on this campus, and are consistent with standards set forth by the American National Standards Institute. This training seminar will present the institutional policies and provide guidance in their implementation. Persons presently working or who intend to work in facilities that use lasers, especially those classified by the manufacturer as Class 3 or 4, must attend this meeting.

To register, call Environmental Health and Safety at 2-2171 or online at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/envhs/page22440.html.