BGSU Campus Update

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021

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LGBTQ+ graduate students: Grad Pride is hosting Queersgiving!

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To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

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1. All week - Participate in a donation drive for The Cocoon!

BGSU American Medical Women’s Association is hosting a donation drive this week benefitting The Cocoon! Look for our boxes throughout the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and donate items like baby wipes, silverware, paper plates, etc. You can also Venmo @Madelyn-Merchant-1 and we will purchase items with your donation! Thanks for your support!

2. 'Alight' fall dance concert performances will be on November 19 and 20. Don't miss it!

The Department of Theatre and Film is proud to present 'Alight', the fall dance concert, on Friday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. in the Donnell Theatre in the Wolfe Center for the Arts. 'Alight' features choreography by Colleen Murphy, Tammy Metz Starr and Adrienne Ansel, as well as selected works from undergraduate dance minors and theatre majors. The concert celebrates a return to live dance performances and highlights versatility in the BGSU Dance Program, with modern, jazz, and tap dance. Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. Call the BGSU Arts Box Office at 419-372-8171 to reserve your tickets today!

3. Body image and eating disorders

Join the Wellness Connection and Counseling Center at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union tables from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 to learn myths and facts about eating disorders and take a picture in our life-size Barbie box.

4. Call for presentations about diversity issues - DUE TODAY

Proposals for undergraduate poster presentations now accepted for:

UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM ON DIVERSITY
December 1, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Keynote Speaker:
9:45 to 10:30 a.m.: Laura Sanchez, Professor of Sociology
"Strong Hearts, Diverse Minds: How Liberal Education focused on Inclusive Diversity Helps a World on Fire"

Undergraduate students from all disciplines may submit proposals to give a poster presentation on research, scholarly, or creative work related to diversity in the broadest sense (including culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, age, disability and socio-economic status). Both group and individual presentations will be accepted. Presentations can be based on work completed either as part of a course or as an extra-curricular project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Deadline for poster proposal submission: Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. at bgsu.edu/USD.

If you have any questions, please contact the director for CURS, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.

5. FREE coloring pages

Want to relieve some stress and learn more about mental, sexual and physical wellness? Come by The Wellness Connection, located in the back of the Student Recreation Center main level, anytime to grab a free wellness related coloring page and coloring utensils (utensils must be returned) outside of our office!

6. FREE Group X class

Join our Group X instructors for a FREE Restorative Candlelight Yoga class in studio B at the Student Recreation Center on Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. as a part of our Pajama Party Late Night event!

7. FREE HIV testing

Stop by 307 BTSU on Dec. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. for free, confidential, and LGBTQ+ affirming HIV testing. Learn about the global effect of AIDS and grab some free snacks.

8. Human trafficking webinar

Human trafficking webinar from the Schmidhorst College of Business - presented in partnership with the Center for Faculty Excellence.

Date: Dec. 7
Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Register Here

Please join us to learn what you are NOT seeing all around you.

Speaker biography: Ms. Tracy McGinley teaches Criminal Justice at BGSU Firelands. She is also a board member of the Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children and Adults, chair of the Erie County Human Trafficking Task Force, and board president for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Erie County.

She routinely does prevention programs at schools and has also conducted trainings for the Ohio Turnpike Commission, the Ohio Housing Authority, and with representatives of the Ohio Attorney General's Human Trafficking Initiative.

9. Interested in service? Sign up for weekly updates!

Civic Engagement in the Marvin Center for Student Leadership sends a weekly newsletter for students interested in service opportunities! Sign up for this newsletter and receive updates about events, programs and more centered around civic engagement!

10. ITS service desk Thanksgiving Weekend hours

The Information Technology Services (ITS) service desk will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and re-open at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Any questions about these hours may be directed to ITS.

Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.

11. Learn about international education through the eyes of Peace Corps volunteers

Join returned Peace Corps volunteers and a regional recruiter on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. for a virtual event on Zoom. We are going to be sharing stories from service abroad, and discussing the role of personal identity in the lives of international educators, as they manage being both an educator and student.

12. Let's talk about sex

Join the Wellness Connection on Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. in 207 BTSU in an open forum discussion with a sexpert. First twenty people at the door will receive a free knitting starter kit, t-shirt and a safe sex kit!

13. Out (?) Falcons

Supported by the LGBTQ+ Resource Center and the Counseling Center, Out(?) Falcons is a support group for people questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, as well as people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer and/or trans. This group provides a safe space to share experiences, gain support for challenges impacting your life and the LGBTQ+ community, explore your thoughts and feelings and build relationships with people who have similar experiences. This group is facilitated by LGBTQ+ Programs and Counseling Center staff members who identify within the LGBTQ+ community to ensure a welcoming and confidential space.

Out(?) Falcons meets every Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in BTSU 427. For more information, contact Phil Hughes (phughes@bgsu.edu; 419-372-2081) or Dr. Katie Stygles (kstygle@bgsu.edu; 419-372-3244).

14. Pajama Party Late Night event

Come unwind and relax at the Pajama Party Late Night event! Put on your favorite (appropriate) pajamas and enjoy a fun-filled night of FREE food, make-and-take crafts, yoga and more. The first 200 people at the door will have the chance to make their own stuffed animal to take home! Located in the Student Recreation Center on Dec. 2 from 8 to 11 p.m.

15. Recruiting members for the new Pan-African Theatre Ensemble

The Pan-African Theatre Ensemble (PATE) is actively recruiting members for chorus and lead roles in upcoming text-based & devised performances - spring & summer 2022

Welcome! Open to all people regardless of genders, ethnicities, etc.

Experience: Open, all levels, students, community members

Focus on theatres from the African Diaspora – African American, African, Caribbean, Afro Latinx and Indigenous performance

Themes: Social Justice, Traditional, Contemporary, Digital Media

When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19
Where: Eva Marie Saint Theatre - Wolfe Center (Dept. of Theatre & Film) BGSU

(A creative research project by Dr. D. A-R. Forbes-Erickson) For more info on auditions/membership/upcoming travel, contact Amy-Rose at forbeda@bgsu.edu or (419) 372-4874.

16. Tea-tasting and calligraphy night with the Chinese Culture Club

Join us on Nov. 18 at 7:45 p.m. in Mauer 104 for a peaceful time of tasting various Chinese teas while writing characters. The Chinese Culture Club will provide both the tea and the calligraphy materials. All are welcome to participate! This is a great chance to relax and form new connections with people across cultures. Please contact jendunn@bgsu.edu if you have any questions.

17. University Libraries Review, Rethink, Reimagine proposal forum

Per the Academic Charter, Article 12 Section E (Creating New Departments and Combining Departments), faculty, students, staff and administrators are invited to attend a hearing on Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. via Zoom to discuss the University Libraries proposal "Review, Rethink, Reimagine" to eliminate the Department of Collections and Technical Services and move faculty and staff to other departments within the University Libraries.

This restructuring will not result in any reduction in personnel or positions for faculty or staff.

Registration is required to attend. Once your registration is confirmed, you will be sent the proposal for your review.

If you have any questions or would like to register, please email Libby Hertenstein at eherten@bgsu.edu.

18. Volleyball hosts Miami in regular-season finale tonight

Join the BGSU Volleyball team this Wednesday for an Orange Out when they host the Miami Redhawks. The match will start at 6 p.m. inside the Stroh Center. Students don't forget to download your free student ticket.

19. Housing insecurity and homelessness in Northwest Ohio: Join a conversation with the United Way!

Join BGSU Civic Engagement from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. as it hosts a virtual conversation on housing and homelessness in the Greater Toledo area with Jill Bunge, VP of Impact and Outreach at United Way of Greater Toledo. Following the informational interview, it will be opened up for questions from attending students and faculty. Join the Zoom.

20. Event clarification - Great American Smoke Out @ The Oaks

Due to a misprint in communications, a version of the Rec & Wellness - Love Your Body Week schedule showed the Great American Smoke Out themed BBQ meal as a free event. This version was incorrect. To enjoy this event, the cost will be the standard lunch price of one meal swipe or $10.

Thank you for your understanding!

21. Come relax with FORGE!!

FORGE's next meeting is on Nov. 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Olscamp 225. We will have free coloring sheets and arts/crafts to help relax during this stressful time!!

22. Tonight: Film screening of Ai Weiwei's documentary on global refugee crisis, Human Flow (2017)

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the International Studies Program will be hosting a film screening and discussion of Ai Weiwei's acclaimed documentary on the global refugee crisis, Human Flow (2017). The film screening will be hosted in 101 Shatzel Hall at 7:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided.

23. Call for presentations - Black Issues Conference

The 22nd Annual Black Issues Conference takes place on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. This year's theme is "Why We Can't Wait".

The organizers of the conference invite proposals for papers, presentations and creative works across a broad array of Black issues, especially related to privilege, oppression, power and expression. Other areas might include: Arts Activism, Inter-community Solidarity, Resistance, Empowerment, etc. The presentations can take the form of a paper, PowerPoint, a virtual discussion, a video, research studies and creative works (e.g., painting, ceramics, photography, movement, spoken word, etc.) Presentations may be done by individuals or small groups.

Undergraduate and graduate students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sessions are 45 minutes long. Please plan to present for 30 minutes and allow 15 minutes for questions and answers at the end.

The deadline to submit is Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 11:59 p.m. No extensions will be granted. You will be notified about the status of your proposal by Friday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m.

Visit this form to submit your proposal.

Please direct any questions to Nina Barudzic at oma@bgsu.edu with the subject Black Issues Conference.

1. BIG Bingo, BIG prizes

Join UAO for Big Bingo on TONIGHT at 7 p.m. in the BTSU Multipurpose Room! We will be playing some Bingo so you can win great prizes. No skills necessary!

Basket prizes: Harry Potter, Disney, Cafe, Exercise, Astrology, Relaxation, College Essentials, Best of BG, Artist, Spa Day

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

2. Donate a meal swipe to a fellow Falcon!

Donate a meal swipe to support your friends and neighbors on campus! Students can donate one swipe per week to help support their fellow Falcons. The Falcon Care Program provides a short-term solution for students in need of an immediate meal. Eligible students can receive a five-swipe meal card to be used in The Oaks and Carillon Place dining halls by completing a food assistance application online or by coming to the Office of the Dean of Students. This program is supported by the generosity of our students! Donate here!

3. Download the recently updated Canvas app

The Canvas Student App (the mobile version of Canvas) is a convenient way to access BGSU course information right from your mobile device! The Canvas app is available on both Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. ITS recommends keeping the app updated in order to access current features and bug fixes. More information on the student app is available through this video guide.

4. H.U.E. (BIPOC LGBTQ+ student support group)

Honoring, Urging, and Empowering (HUE) Queer and Trans People of Color is meeting this Thursday at 6 p.m. in 427 BTSU. H.U.E. is a community and weekly support group for queer and trans people of color here at BGSU! We are open to undergraduate and graduate students alike. We welcome non-LGBTQ+ identified students of color as well. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, email newsoms@bgsu.edu.

5. Interested in sustainability? Take this survey.

The sustainability interns on campus want to educate students on various sustainability related topics throughout the school year. Take this survey to let us know which ones sound most interesting to you!

6. Jobs Snap Shot! - A look into active Handshake jobs & internships

Keep an eye out in your BGSU emails for "Job Snap Shots!" showing current job & internship postings in Handshake relevant to your major! If you're not getting the emails just login to Handshake to update your email preferences. To talk further about career opportunities and career paths schedule an appointment with the Career Center by calling 419.372.2356 or using this link.

7. New podcast from the Center of Archival Collections

In its new podcast series, Archival Encounters, the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) uses primary sources from its unique collections, particularly oral history interviews, to bring voices from the past into conversation with the present. Each encounter will explore historical figures from the many histories documented within the CAC’s collections, including those of BGSU, northwest Ohio, the Great Lakes, national student affairs, and rare books, and will include discussions with a BGSU scholar or community expert to contextualize their stories and illuminate their relevance to the world today.

Listen to Episode 1: Ella P. Stewart, Civil Rights Trailblazer of Toledo

8. Plant wall in the Carillon Dining Hall? Take this survey if interested!

Fill out this satisfaction survey regarding the visual appeal of the Carillon Dining Hall.

9. Apply to be an Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassador!

Apply to become an Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassador (OMAA) for the 2022-2023 academic year! Must be enrolled as a full-time BGSU student for the full academic year!

Qualifications include:
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior
- Flexible schedule
- Commitment to prioritizing OMAA over non-academic commitments
- Able to work independently, as well as in teams
- Commitment to and passion for leadership, social change, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or ability to develop computer skills as needed

Apply by January 25, 2022. Link to application can be found here.

Questions, comments, concerns? Contact bryanar@bgsu for more details.

10. Professional development day

This Thursday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m., join our Zoom Professional Development Day to know more about Self-Care, Professional Care, and Professional Presentation.

You don't need to sit at an hour-long presentation. Each presentation lasts for 15 minutes with five minutes for Q&A section. Listen to the Grant writing presentation and then join a path (breakout room) that talks about Networking or Self-care, you are the one who is choosing!

11. Stand out and grow with Leaders in Residence!

Do you want to stand out? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow as a leader? Register for Leaders in Residence! LIR is a free workshop series for on-campus students who aspire to develop their leadership skills and earn a leadership certificate. LIR offers a forum for students to become involved, meet established leaders, recognize their leadership potential, connect with other aspiring student leaders and have fun while enhancing personal leadership abilities. Sessions run Jan. 17 to Mar. 4.

Seven-week workshop series | No homework or tests | Free to join
Earn the LIR Leadership certificate
Multiple workshop sections to fit your schedule: Tues. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Wed. 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. | Thurs. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Register and learn more! Registration closes Dec. 13.

1. LGBTQ+ graduate students: Grad Pride is hosting Queersgiving!

Hello, we're Grad Pride, a social club for LGBTQ+ graduate students here at BGSU. We're hosting Queersgiving this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in the Falcon Heights Conference Room (707 E Merry Ave)! It's VERY informal and we ask that you please bring one dish/tray/snack/dessert/etc. to share with the group. Come hang out with us! Questions? Email Chloe at calvico@bgsu.edu.

1. Canvas Webex integration to be decommissioned Dec. 20

ITS will decommission the Canvas Webex integration on Dec. 20. Faculty who have not yet made the transition to Zoom should prepare to do so as soon as possible, which includes the export of videos currently stored in Webex. Export instructions and additional information is available at www.bgsu.edu/webex.

Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.

2. CFE workshops: Active Learning Classroom

The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering Active Learning Classroom (ALC) workshops for interested instructors. Participants will receive an ALC Certificate after completion of both workshops.

Part 1 will focus on active learning strategies and discuss how those strategies can be put to use in their classes.

Part 2 will give instructors hands-on experience with the ALC technology in the classroom. Please note that the ALC Strategies Part 1 is a prerequisite to ALC Technologies Part 2.

Laptops/devices are required for this workshop.

ALC Part 1: Wednesday, December 1, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in OLS 106.
ALC Part 2: Wednesday, December 8, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in OLS 106.

Register for the workshops through the CFE.

3. Retirement reception for Paul Ansted

Please join us for Paul Ansted's retirement reception on Nov. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Falcon Height's conference room.

4. Volunteers needed for Fall 2021 Commencement

Commencement is a special time for our University community. Serving as a commencement volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates and to help make their celebration memorable. Fall 2021 commencement exercises will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18, inside the Stroh Center.

To volunteer, please fill out the BGSU Commencement Fall 2021 Volunteer Form.

If you have any questions, please email commencement@bgsu.edu.