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Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

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1. Free COVID-19 testing weekdays in the Union

BGSU is offering free COVID-19 testing to all students, faculty and staff. Both rapid and PCR tests are available weekdays inside the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Testing administered by appointment only.

Schedule your free COVID-19 test.

Tests are available for those who are asymptomatic, experiencing symptoms, expect they have had a recent exposure, or are traveling from a high incidence area.

Timely COVID-19 testing is key to slowing the spread of the virus. We continue to focus on increased testing capabilities to actively identify positive cases and implement isolation plans and contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19.

2. Spring CURS grant application closing soon

SECOND ROUND for CURS Spring Grant Application CLOSING TODAY (extensions can be requested by emailing cmora@bgsu.edu)

Undergraduate research/scholarly/creative projects of 1-2 students with a faculty mentor in ANY discipline or field are funded with $500 toward project costs and a $200 stipend per student. Group projects (3-5 students) can ask for up to $750 with a $200 stipend for each student.

Applications are currently accepted at www.bgsu.edu/cursgrant

Application consists of:

Completion of online form (student(s) information, faculty mentor(s) information, general project information)
Upload Project narrative (2-3 pages)
Upload Budget (itemized list of anticipated purchases with individual costs & the total amount requested)
Upload Reference Letter(s) by faculty mentor(s) indicating their support of the student and the project

For any questions, please contact CURS director, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.

3. First Yoga Club meeting

The first Yoga Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, and then weekly for the duration of the semester. The first 20 minutes of the meetings are dedicated to learning about various yoga topics (i.e. philosophy, mindfulness, research) followed by a flow facilitated by a certified yoga instructor.

All levels of yoga experience are welcome to attend this virtual space to connect with other BGSU community members practicing yoga.

If you would like to be added to the roster, please visit the Presence page to complete the brief questionnaire and waiver.

4. India's Democratic past, present and future

More than seven decades ago, India crafted a unique model for democracies around the world. Its founders instituted self-government in the face of profound ethnic, religious, linguistic and cultural diversity. Today there are growing concerns that India is undergoing a sustained period of democratic backsliding. In this talk, Dr. Milan Vaishnav, Director and Senior Fellow, South Asia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, will assess the trajectory of Indian democracy - its surprising origins, its resilience in spite of the odds and its uncertain future.

Register in advance for this meeting here.

5. BGSU science café: Cleaning up regional waterways

Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Livestream

Register today for the third BGSU Science Café. Dr. Angélica Vázquez-Ortega discusses efforts to implement agricultural best management practices in the Maumee River Watershed to mitigate harmful algal blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin.

Register today here.

6. Know a student in crisis? Here's how to help!

Help create a Community of Care at BGSU and make sure no Falcon struggles unnoticed and alone! Start the Conversation is a collaborative training offered by the Counseling Center and the Humanities Troupe from the Department of Theatre and Film. In the training, you will learn how to contribute to a community of care, how to identify the warning signs of people who may be struggling and how to help (including suicide prevention strategies). Simple expressions of care are powerful and can make a difference in someone's life!

The next training is Thursday, January 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register here and learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!

7. Campus race to zero waste starts February 1st!

The Campus Race to Zero Waste, formally known as RecycleMania, is a competition between colleges and universities across North America! This competition helps campuses promote waste reduction by reporting weekly recycling and trash amounts. Then these amounts are compared to other schools' and are ranked depending on various categories based on who recycles the most on a per capita basis, as well as which schools have the best recycling rate as a percentage of total waste, and which schools generate the least amount of combined trash and recycling. We are aiming to inspire, empower, mobilize and educate our Falcons to reduce or eliminate waste. Students, faculty and staff can help BGSU with this competition by recycling right (follow the signage on containers) and often, keeping contaminants such as plastic bags, paper towels, food, PPE, pizza boxes, etc., out of recycling and reducing the amount of waste that is created and by educating others on the proper way to recycle.

8. Partial lot N closure and Ridge Street detour

Beginning Monday, February 1 until August 2021, as part of the CCP Infrastructure Ridge Street Tunnel Repairs Project, the northern-most three rows of Lot N will be closed. Additionally, during this time, Ridge Street, immediately north of Lot N from Willard Drive to Lot O, will be blocked for phase one of construction. A detour for Ridge Street traffic will be set up through Lot N, and signs will be posted during the construction period. Also, sidewalks on both sides of Ridge Street in this same area will be blocked during construction with detour signs posted.

Please refer to BGSU’s Interactive Campus Map for additional details.

If questions, please contact Bob Boucher, Senior Project Manager in the Office of Design & Construction at (419) 372-7639.

1. Join Arise over Zoom for prayer and fun!

Come and join Arise in prayer about God's creation! We are a prayer group that gathers together to grow in our relationship with the Lord and with each other! If you are interested in joining us today, Monday the 25th, at 7:30 p.m. over Zoom or would like to learn more about our organization, please contact our Vice President, Hannah, for details at hnatzke@bgsu.edu.

2. Pre-Vet Club introduction meeting tonight

Join the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association for our first meeting of the semester to learn about our club, what we have planned for this semester and to play some veterinary-themed Kahoots! The meeting will be on Monday, January 25 (tonight) at 6 p.m. in Olscamp 219. Or feel free to join us virtually via Zoom.

3. Join BGSU Pre Law Society for trivia night

Join us for a fun night of trivia and introduction into law society!

Topic: Law Society: General Meeting

Time: This is a recurring meeting, meet anytime today.

Join the Zoom Meeting here.

Meeting ID: 889 6124 4608

Passcode: lawsociety

4. Movie night with UAO

Join University Activities Organization for our first Movie Night of the semester! We will be showing the thriller, Antebellum, on Tuesday, January 26 starting at 7:30 p.m., in Olscamp 117.

Due to COVID restrictions, we can only hold 20 students in the room at a time but don't you worry! There will be a way to join us virtually which will be on our social media closer to the date/time. We hope to see you there!

To stay in the know with UAO follow us on Instagram and Twitter @bgsu_uao. Email us at myuao@bgsu.edu for any questions or membership inquiries.

5. Alpha Phi Omega Netflix Party!

Join Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed national service fraternity in a Netflix party! Alpha Phi Omega is built on leadership, friendship and service and is open to any undergraduate or graduate student! Join us on Tuesday, January 26 at 8 p.m. to watch a movie (you can provide suggestions) and get to know brothers! Follow us on instagram or twitter @aphiozk and email aaprice@bgsu.edu if you have any questions!

If you are interested let us know and we will send you the link when the movie is about to start!

6. January Pre-Physical Therapy Club meeting

The first pre-physical therapy club meeting is this Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. This will be an information packed meeting, so don't miss it! We have some cool things planned for this semester. Please spread the word to your friends and any others that are on the physical therapy track. Email Cory Baird (bairdc@bgsu.edu) for more information and the Zoom link.

7. Connect with the Career Center during drop-in's

Utilize drop-in consultations for almost any career-related topic including resume development, interview help, job and internship searches, career exploration, and much more.

Regular drop in hours are 1 - 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Fridays 1 - 3 p.m. (for professional headshots only).

Simply call or stop by the front desk to connect with the Career Center team for your drop-in consultation. We look forward to working with you!

The Career Center is located on the second floor of the student union (225 BTSU) above Falcon Outfitters, or call 419-372-2356.

Go Falcons!

8. Eating research - may earn $150 in gift cards!

The Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University is conducting a study on the influence of memories on taste perception. If you enroll in the study, you will complete 1 in-person visit, 3 remote (e.g., through Zoom) visits and 16 days of answering questions about eating and emotions on your phone.

Qualified participants who complete the study could earn up to $150 in gift cards! If you are interested in learning more, please click the link below. You may also email memoriesontaste@gmail.com for additional information.

Find the link here.

9. Looking to get more involved on campus? Join OSCPA

Are you interested in getting more involved on campus this spring? Look no further than the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA)! This society is open to students of all majors and has the following membership benefits:

Exclusive scholarship opportunities
Participate in leadership development programs & networking events
CPA Exam Center loaded with information & discounts on review materials
Access to OSCPA Career Center resources as well as internship & job opportunities
Access to LAUNCH - a student guide for employment in Ohio
Professional news & information
Student Membership is FREE!

If you are interested in joining OSCPA, please follow the steps below:

Visit "my.ohiocpa.com"
Click "Sign In/Register"
Click "I am a Student"
Complete the "Account Information", "Contact Info", "Education" and "Communication Preferences" sections
Click "Create"

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about OSCPA please reach out to Matt Carroll (matthtc@bgsu.edu).

10. Reaction time study participants needed

Are you interested in learning your choice reaction time and accuracy?

Researchers in BGSU’s School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies are interested in determining the reliability of a newly acquired piece of equipment called the FitLight Trainer®. By determining the reliability of this equipment, we hope to be able to use this equipment to improve reaction speed and accuracy. Students between the ages of 18-24 who have not had a concussion within the last 6 months or the presence of post-concussion symptoms if longer than 6 months are eligible to participate. Participants who complete all testing procedures will be given a $10 gift card to Dunkin Donut.

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Lauren Myers (myerslr@bgsu.edu) OR Dr. Andrea Cripps (acripps@bgsu.edu, 419-372-0221) OR Dr. Jenny Toonstra (jltoons@bgsu.edu, 419-372-4429)

1. Graduate Student Ambassador application

Graduate Student Ambassadors

A Graduate Student Ambassador is a returning graduate student who serves as a role model to prospective and incoming graduate students. The Ambassadors assist in forming a connection to BGSU with incoming graduate students through outreach over the summer prior to GSO. Ambassadors aim to serve as a resource to incoming graduate students providing knowledge about the graduate culture and resources available to support graduate student success.

To apply, please email Jennifer Sayre (sayrej@bgsu.edu) your current resume/CV. Include in the text of the email the following:

Name Program Email Phone Short statement answering the question “Why would you like to be a Graduate Student Ambassador?” Eligible applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in the application process.

Applications are due Monday, February 2. Find more information here.

2. Register now! Your story, your brand!

Whether on social media, IRL, or in personal/professional relationships, your brand is what announces who you are, what you do and how well you do it, how you work, what lights your fire and what you believe in. It is how you envision yourself, but also how people, potential business prospects, colleagues and partners see and experience you. Join Mirna to continue on the path of owning your story and creating your personal brand.

This opportunity is limited to 25 participants and will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from 10-11a.m. via Zoom. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator.

1. Organizing your Canvas shell

This presentation will review a Canvas design that helps to deliver course content in a simplified manner that students will find refreshing thereby eliminating email, questions and frustrations on both your end and the students. By using Pages and Modules and having clear timelines and outcomes established at the beginning of the semester, all users are off to success from day one!

At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:

Design a Canvas course that students can easily & efficiently navigate. Create weekly Modules that are detailed and organized. Link your syllabus to the Canvas To Do list and Gradebook for the entire semester.

Register here for the Organizing Your Canvas Shell workshop offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.

2. Collaborating in a virtual classroom

This workshop serves as an introduction or review of communication and collaboration strategies and tools for effective online teaching and learning. In this workshop, we will discuss and explore effective Canvas features and teaching strategies that can help you create collaborative spaces and inclusive learning experiences in your online and remote course.

Dates: Thursday, January 28th / Tuesday, March 2nd

Register here for the Collaborating in a Virtual Classroom workshop being offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.

3. Intro to identity, social justice, & anti-racism

Mirna utilizes breakout rooms and share-outs for interactive and experiential learning throughout the workshop. The overarching goal of this session is to aid in the recognition and acknowledgement of personal thoughts, attitudes, and actions. In addition, this session will assist participants in making small changes within their daily lives to eradicate racism and the harmful effects of bias within their lives.

This opportunity is limited to 25 participants and will be held on Saturday, February 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. via Zoom. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator.

4. Body positivity and acceptance keynote

There are many words & phrases in reference to one of the most important parts of our existence as human beings—the body. Bodies - we use them & we envision them to somehow be different in the future. Have you ever paused to wonder why it is we think about our bodies in a certain way or what we prioritize certain aspects of our bodies over others? This interactive workshop will look deeply into how & why we perceive our bodies in a certain way, opening up conversation on how we could learn to love & appreciate them even more. You will dig deeply into the body-image messaging of your past & work individually to reset your body narrative to reflect the power you have now & have within. This is especially important as we find ourselves dealing with the emotional, mental, & physical stress & trauma of the current global crisis.

Open to all members of the BGSU community. Event: Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator

5. How to use gamification in your classroom

This workshop will demonstrate how to create and use gamification for classes; and how to keep students engaged in the learning process. Faculty will learn to create gamification for testing as well as how to use gamification lectures.

The session will be conducted using WebEx video conferencing.

Register here.