Center for Public Impact
The Center for Public Impact is a gateway for faculty, students, and the community to access opportunities and resources and develop research, teaching, and partnership skills to impact our region and world.
End Hunger In 30
We're taking on the challenge to end hunger—are you? Take the @endhungerin30 Challenge and spend 30 minutes a day for 30 days learning about hunger, its causes, and policy solutions. Sessions begin April 1, but you can still sign up throughout April. Sign Up
Brought to you by BGSU Ending Hunger & the Congressional Hunger Center
Learn more about our programs and how to get involved
AMERICA READS - Make a difference in the lives of youth as a paid tutor in all subjects working with students in area schools and programs.
BG ALTERNATIVE BREAKS (bGAB) - Collaborate with communities experiencing social injustices by learning about, providing direct service for, and reflecting on a specific social issue during BGSU academic breaks.
BGSU BUILDS - Construct, fund-raise for, and coordinate builds in partnership with Habitat for Humanity while learning about housing and poverty-related issues.
BGSU ENDING HUNGER - Learn about local food insecurity resources or get involved in the movement to end hunger at BGSU, in the community, and globally by volunteering and raising awareness.
BGSU VOTES - Get help registering to vote, get information about elections and political engagement, or volunteer to register voters and encourage civic engagement.
MLK Jr. DAY OF SERVICE - Serve the local community on this holiday by making it a day on, not a day off.
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS - This event takes place each Fall semester. Find out how you can get involved on campus, study abroad, do research, get an internship, and much more!
Each year there are a variety of awards that recognize recipients for their contributions in community engagement, public impact research, and community-based teaching.
BGSU was recognized as a Community Engaged University by the Carnegie Foundation in early 2015.
Current Opportunities
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BGSU COVID-19 Updates
As the university responds to COVID-19, updates and information are available for faculty, staff, students, and community members in one centralized location.
Go to updates -
Sign up for the End Hunger in 30 Challenge
We're taking on the challenge to end hunger—are you? Take the @endhungerin30 Challenge and spend 30 minutes a day for 30 days learning about hunger, its causes, and policy solutions. Sessions begin April 1, but you can still sign up throughout April.
Brought to you by BGSU Ending Hunger & the Congressional Hunger Center Sign Up -
Ohio Primary Election - Request and Absentee Ballot
If you were unable to vote on Election Day March 17, 2020 in the Ohio Primary Election, you can request an absentee ballot. Requests must be submitted by April 25th and ballots must be postmarked no later than April 27th.
Request Ballot -
Community Resources - 211
United Way of Greater Toledo provides a 24 hour a day information and referral service line. This community data can be helpful to individuals and groups needing information about housing, education, child care, healthcare, utilities, and more. With current COVID-19 developments, this resource can assist individuals get connected to local resouces.
Learn More -
Census 2020
The 2020 U.S. Census will take place this spring. The BGSU University Libraries have created a helpful LibGuide Census resource featuring information about the basics, context, and data. This is a great resource for students, faculty, staff, and community members.
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Be part of the BGAB Leadership Team
We are currently seeking Bowling Green Alternative Break Leadership Team leaders and Site Leaders for 2020-2021. Applications are due by April 13th.
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Transition your CBL Course to Online
With the help of the University Libraries, the Center for Public Impact has created a LibGuide with resources to assist faculty in transitioning their community-based learning (service-learning) course to an online format. These resources highlight best practices for modifying community-based activities as well as ways to get connected to other professionals going through the same process in response to the global pandemic. Learn More
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Be a part of BGSU Builds
BGSU Builds is a three-year partnership between Bowling Green State University and Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio, Inc. During this three-year period, three homes will be constructed within walking distance of the BGSU campus. Students, faculty, and staff will construct, fund-raise for, and coordinate the builds while also learning about housing and poverty-related issues. This partnership presents a unique opportunity to take learning out of the classroom and into the community. Learn More
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Be a Peace Corps Ambassador
Work with Peace Corps recruiters and BGSU's Peace Corps Fellows Graduate Assistant to increase outreach and awareness of Peace Corps on campus. Promote Peace Corps at BGSU at campus events and by working with student orgs. Receive professional mentorship and development. Boost your resume.
Application closes April 17th at 5 pm. Learn More
BGSU COVID-19 Updates
As the university responds to COVID-19, updates and information are available for faculty, staff, students, and community members in one centralized location.
Go to updates
Sign up for the End Hunger in 30 Challenge
We're taking on the challenge to end hunger—are you? Take the @endhungerin30 Challenge and spend 30 minutes a day for 30 days learning about hunger, its causes, and policy solutions. Sessions begin April 1, but you can still sign up throughout April.
Brought to you by BGSU Ending Hunger & the Congressional Hunger Center Sign Up
Ohio Primary Election - Request and Absentee Ballot
If you were unable to vote on Election Day March 17, 2020 in the Ohio Primary Election, you can request an absentee ballot. Requests must be submitted by April 25th and ballots must be postmarked no later than April 27th.
Request Ballot
Community Resources - 211
United Way of Greater Toledo provides a 24 hour a day information and referral service line. This community data can be helpful to individuals and groups needing information about housing, education, child care, healthcare, utilities, and more. With current COVID-19 developments, this resource can assist individuals get connected to local resouces.
Learn More
Census 2020
The 2020 U.S. Census will take place this spring. The BGSU University Libraries have created a helpful LibGuide Census resource featuring information about the basics, context, and data. This is a great resource for students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Learn More
Be part of the BGAB Leadership Team
We are currently seeking Bowling Green Alternative Break Leadership Team leaders and Site Leaders for 2020-2021. Applications are due by April 13th.
Apply Today
Transition your CBL Course to Online
With the help of the University Libraries, the Center for Public Impact has created a LibGuide with resources to assist faculty in transitioning their community-based learning (service-learning) course to an online format. These resources highlight best practices for modifying community-based activities as well as ways to get connected to other professionals going through the same process in response to the global pandemic. Learn More
Be a part of BGSU Builds
BGSU Builds is a three-year partnership between Bowling Green State University and Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio, Inc. During this three-year period, three homes will be constructed within walking distance of the BGSU campus. Students, faculty, and staff will construct, fund-raise for, and coordinate the builds while also learning about housing and poverty-related issues. This partnership presents a unique opportunity to take learning out of the classroom and into the community. Learn More
Be a Peace Corps Ambassador
Work with Peace Corps recruiters and BGSU's Peace Corps Fellows Graduate Assistant to increase outreach and awareness of Peace Corps on campus. Promote Peace Corps at BGSU at campus events and by working with student orgs. Receive professional mentorship and development. Boost your resume.
Application closes April 17th at 5 pm. Learn More