While until recently it could be safely assumed that students attending New Student Orientation were coming to BGSU, that is no longer the case, say enrollment management staff. Today, students may still be “shopping” for a college right up until classes are under way. Also, both students’ and parents’ schedules are much busier these days, and the traditional, two-day orientation has become difficult for some to manage. Many have said they wish for a more compact, one-day visit to campus.

BGSU has heard all this information and is responding by changing its orientation program. The importance of the introduction to campus cannot be underestimated, according to Dr. Edward Whipple, vice president for student affairs.

The internationally acclaimed vocal group Chanticleer will be the final performers in the 2009-10 Festival Series, appearing at 8 p.m. March 3 in Kobacker Hall.

Jerry Anderson, news anchor at WTOL, interviews BGSU hockey coach Dennis Williams.

Feb. 16

• Demolition, construction of new residence halls to begin
• Presidents’ Day was a great success
• STEM and STEM-education faculty, staff urged to attend conference
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Feb. 17

• BGSU race teams get off to early start on season
• Point by point, basketball scorers prove their loyalty
• Popular student financial aid seminar has repeat performance
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Feb. 18

• Coming soon to a theater near you—Falcon Film Festival
• Family Campaign supports students, scholarships and success
• Help with math classes is a click away
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Feb. 19

• Teaching and Learning Fair is venue for sharing experience
• Popular student financial aid seminar has repeat performances
• Provost Kenneth Borland shares his thoughts in ‘Take 5’
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