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Monday, Oct. 4, 2021

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1. BG Falcon Media and Music Industry Club present: Live and Loud - Performance and Interview with Bex

Check out Bex as she does a feature performance and interview for BG Falcon Media's Live and Loud series, produced in partnership with WBGU-FM and BGSU's Music Industry Club.

Watch Bex’s debut as she performs unreleased songs from her upcoming EP, to be released later this year, and discusses her music making process and inspirations.

Live and Loud premieres at 8 tonight on the BG Falcon Media YouTube and on bgfalconmedia.com.

For more information, check out bgfalconmedia.com or @WBGU-FM and @MICBGSU on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Bex @bexarcurimusic on all platforms.

2. BGSU Science Café -- Drugs Not Bugs: New Methods to Inhibit Deadly Bacterial Infections

Dr. Hans Wildschutte is an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at BGSU. He will discuss his research, which focuses on the identification of compounds and bacteriophage that kill deadly bacterial pathogens. If you are interested in attending this informative discussion, followed by an interactive Q&A panel, please register.

3. Get a Ride on The Candy Cab

Look for the Student Wellness Golf Cart in the Union Oval on Oct. 18! Answer questions about possible risks associated with alcohol use to earn candy and a ride to a location on campus.

4. Green Roof Open Hours!

Stop by The Oaks Green Roof and enjoy our rooftop garden during the following hours! You can access the green roof by going through the BGSU Dining Administration doors (double doors next to Einstein Bagels) and going to the 2nd floor. Sustainability interns will be available for tours, questions and more. Come enjoy this beautiful space this fall!
• Tuesdays: 3-5 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 9-11 a.m.
• Thursdays: 10 a.m.-noon

5. Homemade Salad Dressing on the Green Roof and Fall Harvest Favorites Teaching Kitchen!

Join the Teaching Kitchen on the following dates! Sign up for a delicious fall harvest class at The Teaching Kitchen.

• Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
• Menu: Homemade vegetable quinoa soup with sweet potato toast topped with spinach and feta
• Cost: $20 or 3 swipes Register.

• Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.: Homemade Salad Dressing on the Green Roof! Join us for making your own salad dressing with fresh herbs from the green roof under the instruction of Nutrition Intern, Mallory Taylor! Dressings will be in your own mason jar to take home. Cost: $8 or 1 swipe Register.

6. Interested in free live music, poetry, comedy, and more? Join BGSU Music Industry Club for Open MIC Night!

BGSU Music Industry Club presents their first Open MIC Night of the year! On Wednesday, come to the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theatre in Room 206 from 8-10 p.m. for live music, poetry, comedy and more! If you would like to perform, sign up at the door! For any questions, contact micbgsu@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

7. Local History Lecture Series begins this month

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at 4 p.m.
Please join the Center for Archival Collections in welcoming Judy Harris Szor to Jerome Library for a presentation on the book Sam Szor: Toledo’s Mr. Music (The University of Toledo Press, 2020), co-winner of the CAC’s Local History Publication Award in the Independent Scholar Division.

Sam Szor’s legacy to Northwest Ohio includes both his accomplishments and his continuous advocacy of music. Judy Harris Szor demonstrates how Sam Szor—a decades-long musician, educator, director, and conductor—connected people and music through high standards, entertainment, music selection, personal dedication, and the ability to inspire others to perform at their best.

Books will be available for sale at the event.

Thursday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m.
Prohibition’s Proving Ground: Cops, Cars, & Rumrunners in the Toledo-Detroit-Windsor Corridor, by Joseph Boggs

Please join the Center for Archival Collections in welcoming Joseph Boggs to Jerome Library for a presentation on the book Prohibition’s Proving Ground: Cops, Cars, & Rumrunners in the Toledo-Detroit-Windsor Corridor (The University of Toledo Press, 2020), winner of the CAC’s Local History Publication Award in the Academic Scholar Division.

Booze. Fast (and not-so-fast) cars. The 18th amendment and other dry legislation. Joseph Boggs explores how northwestern Ohio, southeastern Michigan, and southwestern Ontario residents navigated Prohibition and the demand for illicit alcohol. In particular, Boggs analyzes how the rise of automobiles affected the success of law enforcement and smugglers alike.

Books will be available for sale at the event.

Thursday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m.
Forgotten Visitors: Northwest Ohio’s Notable Guests, by Tedd Long

Please join the Center for Archival Collections in welcoming Tedd Long to Jerome Library for a presentation on the book Forgotten Visitors: Northwest Ohio’s Notable Guests (The University of Toledo Press, 2020), co-winner of the CAC’s Local History Publication Award in the Independent Scholar Division.

Featuring military leaders, activists, athletes, religious figures, and celebrities, Tedd Long shares stories of northwestern Ohio through the lens of its guests. Vignettes spanning the 18th through the 21st centuries not only highlight northwest Ohio’s national and global connections, but also depict little known events in the history of the region.

All lectures will be hosted in the Jerome Library, Pallister Conference room.

8. Parking Lot 7 will be closed this Wednesday

Parking Lot 7 will not be available for normal parking on Wednesday. The parking lot is reserved for the Fall Expo Job & Internship Fair sponsored by the Career Center. This means only employers associated with this event will be permitted access into the parking lot.

9. Share you International/Global/Cultural Experience

If you have studied abroad in the last two years, worked on a project with a global/international/cultural focus, or if are an international student, or have participated in BGSU intercultural/international programs within the US, come share your experience with your peers and polish your professional profile at the same time. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate!

Choose to present your scholarly and/or experiential experiences as an oral presentation (12 minutes max) or prepare a poster or short video for BGSU's annual Embracing Global Engagement conference, taking place on Oct. 27 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Deadline for submitting proposals (online): Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Visit our website to submit or for more information.

Questions? Contact Dr. Cordula Mora, director of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), cmora@bgsu.edu.

10. Teaching Race: The CRT Debate by BGSU Votes with Inclusivv

Come join BGSU Votes in a conversation about how race is taught to students in American schools. BGSU Votes is hosting an online Zoom event with a conversation created by Inclusivv. Students and professors are invited to come meet at 7 p.m. today. The event will last about 30 mins. We will discuss the history of how race was discussed in schools, the stakes of/of not teaching race in schools, and lasting the hopes for the future of what is taught in schools.
Zoom ID: 740 7559 4767
Passcode: BGSUVotes

11. The brothers of Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity are holding Interest Week events coinciding with National Coming Out Week

Please visit this website to RSVP. For more information, send e-mail to betaomicron.chapter@dlp.org.

Delta Lambda Phi: Beta Omicron Chapter has a zero-hazing policy. For more details regarding this policy, please review our hazing policy page which can be found on this website.

Thursday, from 8–9:30 p.m.: Virtual Trivia and Informational Night

Google Meet joining info:
Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 601-688-3370 PIN: 652 011 502#
Friday at 8 p.m.: Bowling at Al-Mar Lanes and then Ice Cream at Eric's
Meet at Starbucks in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Saturday 11 a.m.: Apple Picking at MacQueens Apple Orchard
Meet at Starbucks in the Bowen Thompson Student Union
Sunday, Oct. 10 8–10 p.m.: Virtual Gayme Night Google Meet joining info:
Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 413-398-0395 PIN: 290 667 807#

Since 1986, Delta Lambda Phi (DLP) has offered gay, bisexual, and progressive men the opportunity to grow in the true spirit of brotherhood — one that embraces diversity and respects the value of all. For more information, please visit our Linktree for all upcoming events!

12. Wellness Wednesday Event!

Join BGSU Recreation and Wellness and BGSU Dining for Wellness Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at The Oaks front lawn. Donate a swipe or canned good to benefit the Falcon Care Program! Register here.

1. Office of Multicultural Affairs Presents: Eileen K. Bosch, Interim Associate Dean, BGSU Library

Librarianship is a predominately white profession, with even less representation of (BI)POC at the leadership level. Multicultural Affairs welcomes Eileen, Interim Associate Dean, Bowling Green State University, Jerome Libraries. Eileen will share her story as (BI)POC in library leadership.
• When: Today
• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Location: 427 Bowen-Thompson Student Union
• Contact: Office of Multicultural Affairs 419-372-2642.

2. Graduate Writing Workshop Series - Literature Review Basics

In this workshop fro 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, participants will discuss how literature reviews are different for shorter writing (articles) and longer writing (theses and dissertations). It will also go over types of literature and provide suggestions for organizing your review. For more information on this workshop and to sign up for future workshops in The Writing Center's Graduate Writing Workshop series, please visit this website.

3. Become a Tour Guide Today!

Do you love BGSU and are interested in becoming a BGSU Campus Tour Guide?

Visit our website this link to learn more about the position and apply! The applications close Oct. 29 at 11:59 p.m.

Please email bgtours@bgsu.edu with any questions.

4. Come join the Stargazers for a fall paint night!

Come join the stargazers for a fall paint night! The Stargazers is a group of women looking to bring the Delta Alpha Sigma Multicultural Sorority Inc to the BGSU campus. Come paint a pumpkin, have some snacks, and learn about us! We’ll be meeting in BTSU room 307 on Sunday, Oct. 10 from 5-8 p.m. Please RSVP by Friday. Email moxj@bgsu.edu with any questions. Hope to see you there!

5. Do you want to see you ideas for campus come to life?

University Activities Organization is BGSU's premier event planning organization. We host plenty of evens on campus including; Falcon Finale, Fall Fest, Grocery Bingo, and more! We want to hear your feedback and your ideas! Join us for our open meetings on Tuesdays starting at 7:30 in University Hall. No commitment required so we'd love to see you there!

Follow us on social media to stay in the know with UAO @bgsu_uao.

6. PaCE Fellow Info Night TOMORROW!

INFO NIGHT: Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Student Union 315

Apply to be a PaCE Fellow (Placemaking & Community Engagement) with the new R3 Initiative!

BGSU’s Center for Regional Development is deploying the new Reimagining Rural Regions Initiative (R3) - a community-led project that aims to help rural communities flourish as places where people want to live, work, and play.

In this paid position, PaCE Fellows will learn about placemaking and community development in the context of smaller towns throughout Ohio, and then take that knowledge to work within communities on revitalization projects. This year, those communities are Gibsonburg, Marysville and Van Wert.

This is a great opportunity to get hands-on work experience, network with community and industry leaders, and connect BGSU with the surrounding areas. We are looking for students who are driven, willing to learn, and work well in teams. This opportunity is open to BGSU undergraduate students of all majors and applications close on November 8th.

Applications are currently accepted via Handshake.

For more details and questions, you can visit this website or email r3initiative@bgsu.edu.

7. Pi a Pi Phi will be held in the Union Oval on Tuesday from noon to 3:30 p.m. as a part of their Philanthropy week

Pi a Pi Phi will be held in the Union Oval on Oct. 5 from noon to 3:30 p.m., as a part of their Philanthropy week. All funds raised will be donated to Read > Lead > Achieve, Pi Beta Phi's National philanthropic effort, which inspires a lifelong love of reading that can unlock true potential creating a more literate and productive society.

8. Thinking about Studying Abroad?!

Education Abroad Information Sessions are the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU. Come learn about all of the Abroad Opportunities that BGSU offers!

Fall 2021 Weekly Schedule:
In-Person Session on Tuesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. (through Dec. 7) in University Hall, Room 405A.

Live Virtual Session on Wednesdays, 2-2:30 p.m. (from through Dec. 8) via Zoom.

Please RSVP or contact edabroad@bgsu.edu to attend. Walk-ins are also welcome.

After viewing the presentation, you can set up a time to meet with an Education Abroad staff member and discuss which option works best for you!

9. Visit The Learning Commons for help with classes

Need help with classes? The Learning Commons provides FREE academic coaching, course-based tutoring, math & stats tutoring, and writing consultations. Stop by the first floor of the Jerome Library or connect with the Learning Commons to start getting help with your courses.

For Learning Commons hours and more information about course-based tutoring visit this website.

10. Win an Apple AirTag, Fire Stick or Bluetooth Speaker!

Want to win an Apple AirTag, an Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Bluetooth speaker? Then enter the ITS Student Engagement Contest! Through Friday, you can complete challenges and engagement activities to earn points (each point earned is equal to one entry in the prize drawing). Automatically earn one point just by completing our contest registration form! Submit the form, view our Contest Road Map (with activity dates and information) and review contest rules at www.bgsu.edu/its/contest. Good luck and have fun!

1. Employee Annual Compliance Begins Tuesday

It is that time of year again! Our employee Annual Compliance offered by the Office of Human Resources launches Tuesday! Be on the look out for our campus communications that will contain access information, course titles, and other information to assist you in completing your required courses. Our compliance cycle runs Friday to Nov. 5. Please ensure you complete your courses in a timely manner and once finished, please send your supervisor a copy of your completion certificates. For any questions, please contact Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, M.Ed, HR Training Specialist, at smsaund@bgsu.edu.

2. How to Complete SAAC Reports

Come to this session to have your questions about completing Student Achievement Assessment Committee (SAAC) reports answered. The purpose of the SAAC short-form assessment report is to identify and describe the programmatic Learning Outcomes that were assessed this academic year and how the results are being applied to improve programs. The goal of the SAAC long-form assessment report is to describe the assessments completed during past academic years and how the results are being applied to improve programs. Clarifying information about SAAC short-form and long-form reports will be provided.

Facilitator: Dr. Jessica Turos, Assoc. Director, Office of Academic Assessment CFE Categories: Feedback & Assessment

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

3. Managing Critical Behaviors in the Workplace Session

Join us for a staff and faculty professional development session provided by the Office of Human Resources and our EAP, My Life Expert (Impact Solutions) "Managing Critical Behaviors in the Workplace" on Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.. The session will last one hour. To register for the session, please visit this website.

For questions or concerns, please email Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, M.Ed, HR Training Specialist, at smsaund@bgsu.edu.