Faculty, staff, students invited to State of the University address

President Ribeau will address the campus community Thursday (Feb. 24) concerning the state of the University.

The annual address will begin at 10 a.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The BGSU Firelands campus can view a simulcast of the address in 1003 Cedar Point Center.

Everyone on main campus is invited to arrive at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and fellowship preceding the talk.

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Arts and Sciences Forum to explore jazz as an art form

College of Musical Arts faculty members Chris Buzzelli, Jeff Halsey and Roger Schupp will present “Toward a Perception of Jazz: America’s Creative Improvised Art Music” on March 2 as the next event in the College of Arts and Sciences Forum series.

The three musicians will give a short lesson and demonstration on the significant artistic skills needed in order to seemingly spontaneously improvise new melodies over existing forms and harmonic structures.

The free performance begins at 12:30 p.m. in 202B Bowen-Thompson Student Union. A lunch of pasta primavera, Caesar salad and garlic bread will be served at noon for $7.65. Lunch is payable by cash, check or BGSU ID card.

Reservations must be made by Friday (Feb. 25) by calling 2-2340 or emailing mjhitt@bgnet.bgsu.edu. Include your BGSU identification number with your reservation.

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Turn ordinary computer files into strong printed material

The Administrative Staff Council Professional Development Committee will present "Make a BIG Impact: How to Prepare PowerPoint Presentations and Other Common Files for Printing" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 23) in 316 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Brent Cavanaugh, Large Format Digital Imaging Division, will give creative tips on how to turn ordinary computer files into extraordinary, attention-getting graphics—from tabloid to billboard.

Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Sheila Irving at sirving@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

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‘Literacy by the Zillions’ conference highlights importance
of reading

University education majors and professional educators are invited to partake in a day of learning about the importance of reading.

The Martha Gesling Weber Reading Center is hosting its first reading conference, titled “Literacy by the Zillions,” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19. The conference will be held in 101 Olscamp Hall.

In conjunction with March Is Reading Month, the center will host keynote speakers Patrick J. Finn, author of Literacy with an Attitude, and children’s author Jerry Pallotta.

Finn will discuss how to involve parents, teachers and community members in helping children receive the empowering education they deserve, regardless of social or economic status. He will offer a question-and-answer session following his speech.

Pallotta is the author of a series of nonfiction children’s books that focus on the content areas of reading, writing, math and science. In his presentation he will describe various ways to encourage children to read and write “zillions of books.”

Pallotta, along with Nanna’s Bookstore of Bowling Green, will provide a selection of books for purchase at the end of the conference.

Each participant has the option of choosing from among 20 different sessions. During the course of the day, participants will divide into the groups they have chosen to discuss literacy topics and how to develop professionally.

Educators will receive credit for seven professional development hours for attending.

The cost is $85 for education professionals and $25 for undergraduate students. Prices include materials and a buffet lunch. The registration deadline is March 1.

For more information, contact Lindsay Luidhardt at reading@bgnet.bgsu.edu or call 2-7323. Registration forms are available in 576 Education Building.

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Review BG@100 committee minutes online

BG@100 Web pages have been updated with details from the Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 Executive Steering Committee meetings. Minutes of these meetings, along with six approved action items and one approved information item, are now available at: www.bgsu.edu/BGat100.

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