BGSU Campus Update

Monday, Nov. 22, 2021

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Science Club presents Trivia Night

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1. 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.

2. Falcon fitness feast at SRC

Faculty, staff and students: Give thanks, take a fun movement break and help others! Participate in any Group X class at the Student Recreation Center Nov. 22-23 for the price of a non-perishable food item. All items donated will directly support BGSU’s Grab-N-Go Food Bag program. Get a great workout and help others all at once! View the Group X schedule (No classes Nov. 24–27).

For more information on group fitness classes or personal training services available visit www.bgsu.edu/recwell or contact Maddi Stiles at 419-372-2348 or madstil@bgsu.edu.

3. Be a judge for The Art of Diversity

Bowling Green State University’s Division of Diversity and Belonging and Fine Arts Center Galleries are looking for art judges for our inaugural The Art of Diversity visual and performing arts showcase and competition.

Judges will be actively judging art submissions during the week of Dec. 13–16. To volunteer as a judge fill out this form. Judges will be selected by the end of November.

4. Cookies and condoms

Stop by the BTSU tables on Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to test your knowledge on sexual heath trivia and grab some free cookies and condoms!

5. Free climbing wall

Join the Wellness Connection for free climbing at the SRC climbing wall on Dec. 12 from 8 to 11 p.m. Stop by the basketball courts to stuff a plush animal, make crafts and more as a part of our Pajama Party Late Night event!

6. FREE dental hygiene kits

Stop by The Wellness Connection between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., M-F to pick up a free dental hygiene kit that contains a toothbrush, floss, mouthwash and more!

7. Free food - Mobile Food Pantry tomorrow!

Swing by the Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and shop for free, healthy groceries. The pantry is located behind the College of Health and Human Services building on the corner of Willard Dr. and Ridge St. There are no restrictions and it is open to any student, faculty, staff and community member.

Many thanks to Food for Thought in Toledo for sharing their resources with us!

If you have questions or cannot make it to the pantry, please email Hannah at hrkoch@bgsu.edu.

8. Interested in Christmas songs, ugly sweaters and performances? Come to MIC's Open Mic Night!

On Dec. 1 from 8 to 10 p.m. in the BTSU Multipurpose Room, BGSU MIC will be having their last open mic night of the semester! Ugly sweaters and Christmas covers are encouraged! And don’t forget to stop by our bake sale Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Union tables!

9. 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 safe sex kit!

10. Outages announced for Sunday, Nov. 28

An outage of ITS database servers will occur from 12:01 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 28, in order to complete necessary upgrades.

As a result, multiple applications that are dependent on database information may be unavailable, including but not limited to: MyBGSU portal, Class Search/Browse Course Catalog, View My Paycheck, CSS (Campus Solutions), HCM (Human Capital Management), FMS (Financial Management System), PaperCut (print management), Falcon Info (data warehouse) and the Web Report Library.

Questions about this outage may be directed to Information Technology Services (ITS) at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.

11. Submit visual and performing art for The Art of Diversity showcase and competition!

Bowling Green State University’s Division of Diversity and Belonging and Fine Arts Center Galleries are pleased to invite you to participate in our inaugural The Art of Diversity visual and performing arts showcase and competition.

For this showcase and competition, we are seeking visual (e.g., photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, metals, sculpture, etc.) and performing (e.g., dance, spoken word, vocal performance, instrumental performance) art entries from the Bowling Green Community.

The deadline for submission of a photo of visual art or the video of performance art is Dec. 10. You’ll find more information on our website, including artwork requirements, criteria, prizes and contest terms & agreements. Please feel free to email diversity@bgsu.edu with any further questions. We look forward to receiving your entries!

12. Taste of February!

Taste of February is a celebratory event to commemorate Black History Month and highlight positive impacts and accomplishments made by and for communities of color. This event is also a time to celebrate all the amazing students and campus organizations here at BGSU that are committed to diversity and inclusion!

Taste of February will take place Feb. 23, 2022, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the BTSU Ballroom. This year we want to highlight Black music artists and their amazing music across all genres from the last 70 years! Blues, Jazz, RnB, Disco and more will be played throughout the evening. Dress up in a costume/theme to see the various decades and genres come all together in one room! Enjoy an evening of food, performances, joy, chances to win prizes and more as we commemorate Black History Month through the many flavors Black music has gifted to us over time!

Please make sure to RSVP.

We can't wait to see you there!

13. TONIGHT: Trans Day of Remembrance vigil

This year alone, over 46 transgender folx have been murdered; a majority being women of color. The Office of Multicultural Affairs will be holding a candle light vigil to honor these innocent lives this evening, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. outside at the Union Oval. Please join us in a moment of mourning, reflection and social change.

Contact Bry Miller at bryanar@bgsu.edu for more details.

14. Upgrade to degree audit self-service portal

The Office of Registration and Records is happy to announce an upgrade to the degree audit self-service portal. During the day today, the degree audit portal will be undergoing an upgrade. While the intent is that service will be maintained, there could be short periods of unavailability as the new portal is implemented. These disruptions in service should be minor. Any audits run on or before today will not transfer to the upgraded system, so please rerun your audit once you enter the new portal. Please contact our office at dars@bgsu.edu with any questions or concerns.

1. Apply to be a 2022-2023 Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassador!

Are you an undergraduate student seeking an opportunity to educate peers on multicultural matters? Our application to become an Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassador is now open!

The Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassadors (OMAAs) assist the Office of Multicultural Affairs by providing peer education programs, events and facilitations. The OMAAs are a group of students committed to social change and leadership.

OMAAs work in the Office of Multicultural Affairs student resource centers as paraprofessional undergraduate student employees with such tasks as:
- Developing, creating and executing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion based facilitations upon request
- Outreach and consultation with other student organizations and university departments
- Representing the Office of Multicultural Affairs at various campus events
- Serving as administrative support for the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Apply through our form at bgsu.edu/multicultural-affairs.html

Contact bryanar@bgsu.edu for more details.

2. Visit the November Mobile Food Pantry

This month's Mobile Food Pantry will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. Both fresh produce and non-perishable items are available. There are no requirements except wanting free food.

Pantry location: Behind the College of Health and Human Services building.

Questions? Contact Hannah Koch (hrkock@bgsu.edu).

3. Army ROTC wants you!

Considering the military? Already enlisted? Looking for an organization to build leadership and meet new people? The Army ROTC program is accepting enrollment for the spring '22 semester right now. Stop in to Memorial Hall room 157 today to enroll or ask questions about scholarship opportunities.

4. Be a participant in a research study on eating behaviors!

If you would like to be a part of a research study, you may take this survey on eating behaviors during Covid-19. Participation will only take around 10 minutes. If you are interested, please visit this link and read the directions closely.

5. Meeting with Tim Ryan!

Join BGSU College Dems and Toledo Dems for a meeting with Tim Ryan* in Ed Building room 309 at 8:30 p.m.

*Tim Ryan will be joining over zoom while the meeting is in person.

6. 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, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. (Sept. 7 - Dec. 7) in University Hall, Room 405A.

Live Virtual Session on Wednesdays, 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. (Sept. 8 - 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!

1. Science Club presents Trivia Night

Join Science Club on Nov. 23 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. for science themed trivia! All students are welcome to participate - Amazon e-gift cards for winners of trivia rounds. Only currently enrolled student are eligible to win and may only win once. However, if you win multiple rounds, you will receive the highest denomination of gift card of the rounds you've won.

For more information about this event please contact Kailey Kilgore at kkailey@bgsu.edu.

1. Canvas New Quizzes timeline update

The Instructure Timeline has changed for the “New Quizzes” implementation. “New Quizzes” will become the native quizzing engine within the Canvas LMS by July 2022. This change will impact instructors using “Classic Quizzes” who are teaching during the upcoming summer session 2022. It is highly recommended instructors migrate all “Classic Quizzes” to “New Quizzes” by June 28, 2022.

As instructors are transitioning from Classic Quizzes, we want to keep faculty informed to ensure a seamless experience by offering instructors this New Quizzes Readiness Checklist.

For more information watch this Instructure webinar on “New Quizzes Basics and Timeline”.

2. Nominate a student to become a 2022-2023 Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassador!

Do you know a deserving student who can educate and lead to create social change? The Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassadors call for nominations form is now open until Nov. 30! You may find the call for nomination form at our website, BGSU.edu/OMA, or through this link.

Contact Bry Miller at bryanar@bgsu.edu or visit our website for more details.

3. Preparing your courses for spring 2022

This one-hour Zoom session serves as a virtual space for us to discuss steps we should take to prepare our courses for the spring semester. Our discussion will be based on a checklist that can help guide our planning process. The checklist and Canvas site include helpful links to key BGSU resources for course design, delivery and pedagogy. During the hour-long session, instructors will be encouraged to share their experiences, provide examples and discuss best practices as we talk through important aspects of communicating with students, organizing our Canvas course shells and preparing to teach via various methods of delivery.

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer

Offered via Zoom on:
Wednesday, Dec. 1: 11 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, Dec. 7: 2 to 3 p.m.

Registration Form

4. Apply to be a CFE Faculty Associate!

The Center for Faculty Excellence is proud to announce that applications are now available for spring 2022 Faculty Associates. Faculty Associates are sought to partner with the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) to serve as a resource and an active participant with other faculty, staff, administrators and graduate students to reach the strategic goals of the CFE.

Application deadline is Dec. 20.

Submit your application here.

If you have any questions, contact the CFE at cfe@bgsu.edu or 419-372-6898.

5. ASC Spirit of BG award nominations

Do you know a current full-time or part-time administrative staff member who embodies the “Spirit of BG?” If so, then nominate them today for the Administrative Staff Council (ASC) “Spirit of BG” award!

BGSU functions daily on random acts of compassion, kindness, courage, expert help, extra effort and caring toward our students and colleagues. These gestures, which build and strengthen our community, continue to be acknowledged, and the responsible individual recognized, by the presentation of the "Spirit of BG" award. All current full-time or part-time administrative staff members who are employed at BGSU or Firelands are eligible for the award.

For more information and a link to the nomination form go to the award page.

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

Register for the workshops through the CFE.

7. Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice

Join us for a screening of "Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice," a film about Native American role models, Nation re-building and tribal justice. Through the personal and professional stories of American Indian attorneys, tribal judges and their colleagues, the program provides an overview of the major historical, governmental, legal, judicial and intertwining social justice issues shaping many federally recognized Nations today. Talk back with film maker, Audrey Geyer, to follow!

Date: Nov. 29 at 6 p.m.

Location: 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union (Theater)

8. Interested in a CSP graduate assistant?

Hello, my name is Nick Malendowski (He/Him). I am a first-year student in the college student personnel program, and I am a member of the Interview Days planning team. If you are interested in taking on a student affairs graduate assistant within your office, this message is for you!

We are still early in the process of putting together our I-Days experience but are beginning to compile internship descriptions. The number of graduate assistants you are looking to hire is up to you – it can be more than one if that is what your office is looking for. If you are looking to hire graduate assistants, please submit an internship description by Friday, Dec. 3. Internship descriptions will be position specific. This will give our team time to look through position descriptions and begin extending I-Days invites.

If you have any questions or would like more information about having a graduate assistant, please email me at malennj@bgsu.edu.