BGSU Center for Public Impact
The BGSU 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.
Welcome Class of 2024
Learn more about the BGSU Center for Public Impact from our staff and student leaders. We have a variety of ways to get involved and create change for the public good.
Falcons Help
The BGSU Center for Public Impact has curated a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members to contribute during the pandemic. Please visit the Falcons Help webpage to view opportunities to meet urgent local and national needs, to volunteer virtually, to participate as an active citizen in democracy, or to donate to support essential services and needs.
Upcoming Events
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.
Food Justice and Equity @ BGSU - 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.
Disclaimer: The BGSU Center for Public Impact is not affiliated with the Centre for Public Impact, a BCG Foundation, a non-profit organization with offices in London, England and Arlington, Virginia.
Resources & Opportunities
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BGSU Votes Faculty/Staff Resource Page
We have compiled this page to provide you with helpful tools and information to use to integrate voter education and election information into your course or program. Learn More
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Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries
Food Justice and Equity at BGSU is partnering again with Food For Thought to offer more Mobile Food Pantries this fall semester for students, staff, faculty, and community members. The remaining food pantries will take place from 2-4 pm on October 27 and November 24 at First United Methodist Church (1526 East Wooster St, Bowling Green).
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Fall 2020 Faculty Workshops
Join us for a variety of workshops on community-based learning and community engagement topics this summer. Workshop topics include: Reflection for Student Learning, Community-Based Learning Fundamentals, and Collaboratory: Community Engagement Tracking and Sharing.
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Falcons Help during the Pandemic
The Center for Public Impact has curated a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members to contribute during the pandemic. Opportunities include ways to meet urgent local and national needs, to volunteer virtually, to participate as an active citizen in democracy, or to donate to support essential services and needs. Learn More
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Community Engagement Update
The Community Engagement Update is a weekly email that features information about volunteer opportunities, internships, and other ways to get involved in the local community. Subscribe today or send us a request to include information in the next update. Learn More
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BGSU Community Garden
The BGSU Community Garden is gearing up for another summer of gardening. We invite students, faculty, staff and community members to visit our facebook page to learn about opportunities to support the garden and updates about our work.
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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 resources.
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
BGSU Votes Faculty/Staff Resource Page
We have compiled this page to provide you with helpful tools and information to use to integrate voter education and election information into your course or program. Learn More
Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries
Food Justice and Equity at BGSU is partnering again with Food For Thought to offer more Mobile Food Pantries this fall semester for students, staff, faculty, and community members. The remaining food pantries will take place from 2-4 pm on October 27 and November 24 at First United Methodist Church (1526 East Wooster St, Bowling Green).
Learn More
Fall 2020 Faculty Workshops
Join us for a variety of workshops on community-based learning and community engagement topics this summer. Workshop topics include: Reflection for Student Learning, Community-Based Learning Fundamentals, and Collaboratory: Community Engagement Tracking and Sharing.
Learn More
Falcons Help during the Pandemic
The Center for Public Impact has curated a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members to contribute during the pandemic. Opportunities include ways to meet urgent local and national needs, to volunteer virtually, to participate as an active citizen in democracy, or to donate to support essential services and needs. Learn More
Community Engagement Update
The Community Engagement Update is a weekly email that features information about volunteer opportunities, internships, and other ways to get involved in the local community. Subscribe today or send us a request to include information in the next update. Learn More
BGSU Community Garden
The BGSU Community Garden is gearing up for another summer of gardening. We invite students, faculty, staff and community members to visit our facebook page to learn about opportunities to support the garden and updates about our work.
Visit our Facebook Page
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 resources.
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