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July 02, 2009:
No Campus Update tomorrow
Campus Update will not be sent tomorrow (Friday, July 3) because of the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
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Internet outage scheduled
BGSU's Internet Service Provider will be performing network maintenance from 12:01-2 a.m. Thursday, July 9. During this time,
the BGSU campus will experience an Internet connectivity outage--there will be no connectivity in or out of BGSU's campus.
Systems on campus will still be able to communicate to other systems on campus.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Support Center at tsc@bgsu.edu or 2-0999.
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June 30, 2009:
Ogg Science Library closes; materials still available
The Ogg Science Library closed on Friday, June 26. The University Libraries will maintain its priority of providing ready
access to print and electronic resources for the sciences in support of research and the academic curriculum. Reference and
instructional services will continue to be available at Jerome Library, and materials at the Northwest Ohio Regional Book
Depository will be accessed daily, Monday through Friday.
Books can be requested through the BGSU Libraries catalog, and items will be paged daily and be available for pickup at the
Circulation Desk of the Jerome Library. Journal volumes will be requestable through the catalog, and will circulate from Jerome
Library for 24 hours. Articles from journals housed in Ogg Science Library can be requested via ILLiad at
https://bgsu.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html and will be sent electronically to BGSU constituents upon request.
For more information, visit
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/about/page40092.html.
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Center for Archival Collections will be temporarily closed
The Center for Archival Collections (CAC) will be closed July 6-15 for renovations. The service desk will temporarily move
to the sixth floor of the William T. Jerome Library, and materials from the CAC will be paged. If you have any questions,
please call 2-2411.
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BG@100 July Open Forum takes 'A Look at Student Billing'
The July BG@100 Open Forum, "A Look at Student Billing," will cover the topics of Billing Statements (when eBill statements
are produced and when they are due); Statement Summary (prior charges, current charges, current credits, and anticipated financial
aid); Loan Origination (FAFSA, loans, dependent fee waivers), and tuition calculation (what a student owes, interface to CASHNet,
view access to student accounts).
The open forum will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in 314 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. In addition to the
presentation, project team members will be available to answer questions regarding BG@100 and the Campus Solutions (CSS) implementation.
Further information about the BG@100 project to implement CSS as the system of record for student administration at BGSU is
available at
http://www.bgsu.edu/bgat100.
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OnBase outage announced
The OnBase document imaging system (dim.bgsu.edu) will be unavailable from 5:30-6 a.m. Thursday, July 2, in order to complete
system maintenance. Both the Web site and the desktop application, as well as invoice viewing through PeopleSoft, will be
unavailable during this time. Please contact the Technology Support Center at 2-0999 ot tsc@bgsu.edu with any questions regarding
this outage.
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CIO Golf Outing registration deadline is Friday
The Office of the CIO would like to extend an invitation to participate in the fifth annual BGSU Office of the CIO Golf Outing.
The registration deadline--this Friday, July 3--is coming up soon. Register now to reserve a spot for your team.
The outing is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at the Stone Ridge Golf Club. Teams of four will compete in a best ball scramble
format. Registration includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, complimentary range balls prior to the round, two drink tickets and
appetizers following the competition. A 50/50 drawing and prizes will be awarded.
Further details and registration information is available at
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/cio/golf.
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Change in SIS access starts July 1
As of July 1, access for all primary SIS accounts will be changed to "view only" access in order for users to refer to historical
data.
Following the transition from SIS to PeopleSoft (CSS) for obtaining data, the information in SIS may no longer be current.
CSS is BGSU's official source for current student information.
Any user who needs to continue to access student data is asked to refer to the BG@100 Web site for information about training
and security access to CSS. The training link is available at
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/cio/page52256.html and security access request forms are available at
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/cio/page54729.html.
Any questions regarding the BG@100 CSS project may be directed to BGat100@bgsu.edu.
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June 29, 2009:
Supplement provided for undergraduate catalog
Course listings for Engineering Technology (ENGT) were inadvertently omitted from the 2009-10 undergraduate catalog. A supplement
with the missing pages is being sent with the catalog. Offices will be receiving delivery shortly.
Updated course information is also available at
http://www.bgsu.edu/engt.
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Campus Construction Plan Map available online
A Campus Construction Plan Map showing the locations and dates of exterior campus construction projects such as tunnel renovations,
sidewalk improvements and roof replacements is available online. The map shows projects beginning during summer break and
fall semester 2009.
As construction project schedules are adjusted due to weather or other factors, the map will be revised, so for the most up-to-date
information, use this link:
http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/finance/file65484.pdf.
The Office of Design and Construction asks for the patience and understanding of the campus community while the improvements
are under way, reminding everyone to use caution and keep safety in mind around construction areas. You may contact the office
at 2-2511 with construction inquiries.
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June 26, 2009:
Internet outage scheduled
On Thursday, July 2, from 12:01-2 a.m., BGSU's Internet Service Provider will be performing network maintenance. During this
time, there will be no Internet connectivity in or out of BGSU's campus. However, systems on campus will still be able to
communicate to other systems on campus.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Support Center at tsc@bgsu.edu or 2-0999.
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Grade submission using CSS
Summer 2009 will be the first term during which faculty will be submitting grades using the Campus Solutions System (CSS).
The previous system of "bubble sheet" entry of grades will no longer be used.
Details regarding the grade submission process are available at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/cio/grades.html.
The Web page provides an online tutorial for entering grades through Faculty Center, an online tutorial for entering grades
through Blackboard as well as a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) listing.
Any questions regarding the CSS grade submission process may be directed to records@bgsu.edu.
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June 25, 2009:
HIV testing appointments still available tomorrow
HIV testing appointments are still available tomorrow (Friday, June 26) in honor of National HIV Testing Day. The Wellness
Connection is offering free and confidential HIV testing appointments. Results are received within 30 minutes! HIV testing
appointments will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow in the Wellness Connection, 214 Student Recreation Center.
Testing is open to all BGSU students, faculty, staff and community members. Call the Wellness Connection at 2-9355 to schedule
your 30-minute appointment and learn your status!
Safer Sex Kits will also be available in honor of National HIV Testing Day.
Sponsored by SASI, Recreational Sports and the Wellness Connection.
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Openings at BGSU Child Development Center
The BGSU Child Development Center, located in Johnston Hall, has a few afternoon openings for 3-5 year old (but not in Kindergarten),
toilet-trained children. The session runs from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday on the University calendar. There are four-six
student teachers and one master teacher for a class of 18 preschoolers.
The cost is $720 a semester (14 weeks) with partial scholarships available depending on family size and income. Call 2-6909
or visit us on the Web at
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/edhd/cdc.
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Center for International Programs to relocate
Bowling Green State University's Center for International Programs will relocate to 219 University Hall on Thursday, July
2. The center will be without phone or fax service for a period of time on Wednesday, July 1. However, the center will remain
open during the move. BGSU faculty, staff and students who need the services of the center are encouraged to call ahead to
schedule an appointment prior to visiting the center.
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