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There's Always Something...

There is always something to do at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. From lectures to crafts, to movies and more, the Bowen-Thompson Student Union is the center of activity.

Special Weekends:
Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 2 - 4)
Family Weekend (Oct. 23-25)

 
* Watch for weekend program details.

 Weight Watchers®
The At Work Program operates "on-site", easily integrating the Weight Watchers® program into the busy work day or class schedule. Each meeting includes a confidential weigh-in, lecture, and discussion. A specially-trained leader, using proven techniques, covers relevant topics to satisfy the needs of the working professional and busy student. A new session begins each semester.  Fall semester Weight Watchers® At Work is currently underway.

6 O'clock Talks:

Join in on the lecture series that features BGSU faculty members and topics relevant to popular culture.  Interesting topics range from controversial to educational to practical. Specific 6 O'clock topics to be announced as scheduled.

Crafts Break: 

Take a much needed break and relax by making creative, fun items during the Crafts Break activities.  Crafting is free.  Takes place in the Student Union right near the Info. Center on the first floor.  Confirmed dates include:

  • Sept. 21 @ 5:30 PM
  • Oct. 5 @ 5:30 PM
  • Oct. 19 @ 5:30 PM
  • Nov. 2 @ 5:30 PM
  • Nov. 16 @ 5:30 PM
  • Nov. 30 @ 5:30 PM

Trivia Night in the Pub: Every other Monday evening @ 9 PM in the Black Swamp Pub

Confirmed dates include:

  • Sept. 14
  • Sept. 28
  • Oct. 26
  • Nov. 9
  • Nov. 23
  • Dec. 7

Come see just how great you (or your team) might be at answering fun trivia questions.  Fun prizes for individuals and teams will be awarded.

Pub Unplugged: Tuesday (@ 8 PM) in the Black Swamp Pub
Watch for special performances in the Pub on Tuesday evenings at 8 PM.  Confirmed performances include:

  • Paul Circle- Sept. 8
  • Others to be announced as scheduled.

Wednesdays in the Pub (9 PM) in the Black Swamp Pub

  • Bingo: Sept. 2
  • Name That Tune: Sept. 9
  • Others to be announced as scheduled

Beer Tastings 

  • Beer Tasting: Sept. 24
  • Beer Tasting: Oct. 22
  • Beer Tasting: Nov. 19
  • Beer Tasting: Dec. 8

* must be of legal drinking age and sign up at the Information Center

 

Student Union Programs support the Bowen-Thompson Student Union's mission of being dedicated to the delivery of services and programs that enhance campus life and foster the Bowling Green State University Core Values. Union Programs strives to enhance intellectual and behavioral learning by including a balanced variety of activities.