BGSU Campus Update

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021

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Spring course offering – POLS 4340/5800: Nonprofit grant writing and experiential philanthropy
Students needed for course on Researching Communication Across the Lifespan - ENG 7800

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

Campus Update Archive

1. FREE candlelight yoga

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!

2. 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.

3. Get some Chipotle and help your fellow students!

Stop out at the Bowling Green Chipotle from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 4 and let your cashier know when purchasing that you're there in support of the BGSU Student Employee Board, giving us a portion of the proceeds! The Student Employee Board uses our funds to create incentive based programs and prizes, and helps with professional development!

4. Human trafficking webinar

Human trafficking webinar from the Schmidthorst 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.

5. Late Night Pajama Party

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.

6. 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 on Feb. 23, 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!

7. Nominate students! (undergraduate or graduate)

Every year during SMART's annual Taste of February event, awards are given out to outstanding students (undergraduate & graduate) and campus organizations that are doing phenomenal work to support and uplift historically minoritized communities. The awards are:

If you know a student (undergraduate or graduate) or campus organization that you believe deserves to be recognized during Taste of February, you can nominate them here.

Nominations will be accepted NOW until February 4, 2022. If you have any questions or concerns, please email taajj@bgsu.edu.

8. 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.

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 December 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!

9. TONIGHT! 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 today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Union tables!

10. ArtsX: Here We Go!

Come to ArtsX on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m., to celebrate the arts in all its forms! The BGSU Fine Arts Center and Wolfe Center for the Arts will host musical, theatrical and dance performances; exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on arts activities; and holiday shopping for unique, handmade gifts. The 17th annual holiday event includes fun and entertaining activities for guests of all ages!

Start off the evening with a pre-event concert "Winter Dreams: A Holiday Celebration" with the BGSU Philharmonia, featuring dancers from the Toledo Ballet and the Black Swamp Fine Arts School at 4 p.m. in the Donnell Theatre. Repeat performance at 8 p.m.

No tickets required. Parking is free.

11. Dec. nominations for Spirit of BG classified staff

The Classified Staff Spirit of BG Award Committee is pleased to accept December nominations for the Classified Spirit of BG award. Every qualified nominee will be recognized and presented a certificate of appreciation and their nomination(s) published in the Campus Update each month.

There are no limits on nominations throughout the year. Qualified nominations submitted from May through the following April will be placed in a drawing at the annual Classified Staff Awards ceremony in May to win one of 12 monetary prizes. Visit the webpage for more information or to access the nomination form.

The guidelines provide all information necessary to qualify. Please submit a nomination for that special classified staff employee who displays what BG's spirit is all about.

You may deliver nominations to Deborah Carden, Chair (dcarden@bgsu.edu).

12. Apply to be a Connections Ambassador! (deadline extended)

Want to have a leadership experience that will change your life? Apply to be a 2022 Connections Ambassador and welcome new students and families to campus during University Orientation (Formerly known as SOAR), Weeks of Welcome (Formerly known as Fall Welcome), Parent and Family Weekend, and additional exciting programs! If you are interested in this position and interested in learning more, please contact Tayana White (taywhit@bgsu.edu) for any questions or concerns.

You can also check out our Instagram pages @bgsuorientation and @bgsu_studentconnection for more information in the upcoming weeks.

13. BGSU Preview Day event + lot closures

This Saturday, Dec. 4, the BGSU Office of Admissions will host our Preview Day event for prospective students from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Parking for this event will be in Lots 7, F and E, with overflow parking in Lots 3 and 4.

Lots 7, F and E will be CLOSED starting Friday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. During that time, these lots will be reserved for Preview Day guests only.

Campus will be busy on Saturday as guests are taking campus tours, attending events in the Student Union and exploring open houses and building tours hosted around campus.

Any questions about Preview Day should be directed to Erica Mills, Assistant Director of Enrollment Communication at millsel@bgsu.edu.

14. BGTV (cable TV) maintenance scheduled Dec. 7

Apogee, BGSU’s cable TV provider (BGTV), will perform maintenance to the campus cable service on Tuesday, Dec. 7. This maintenance will cause a brief, 5–to-10-minute outage between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m.

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

15. CASA volunteer opportunities available!

Ever read a story on the news about a child who was abused or neglected? Ever wish you could do something to help? Consider volunteering with Wood County CASA and make an impact in a child’s life today. CASAs are matched with a child or children in the same family who are involved with the court system for abuse or neglect. They get to know the child(ren) and family so they can advocate for the child(ren) within the court system. Volunteers need to be at least 21, and the commitment is 3-10 hours per month, which varies based on changes in the case. There is a virtual information session this Friday, Dec. 3, on Facebook.

If you have additional questions, visit the webpage for some FAQs.

16. CDIS speech research

You are invited to participate in a study of speech production.

• The study involves:

• The study will include:

o One session at the university lasting no longer than 90 minutes.

• We are seeking adult participants at least 18 years old with no history of colorblindness to gain a better understanding of speech motor control and variability.

• Participation is voluntary. There is no cost to participate. You will receive one $15 Amazon gift card at the time of participation.

• This study is being conducted by Zoe Kriegel, M.S. CCC-SLP (zkriege@bgsu.edu) in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Bowling Green State University.

CONTACT ZOE AT ZKRIEGE@BGSU.EDU FOR SIGN-UP

17. Administration demolition vehicle detour – temporary re-route

Due to CSX construction at the Ridge Street railroad crossing, the vehicle detour route for Thurstin Avenue, as part of the Administration Building demolition, will temporarily be altered to follow North Main Street (Route 25) to and from Poe Road. The Ridge Street detour will be accessible again after 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2.

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

1. You're invited: Holiday party!

Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Campus BGSU for their holiday party on Dec. 6 from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. in Education 303 or on Zoom! This party will include fun and games, so wear your favorite holiday sweater and prepare for a festive time!

2. Apply to be a Student Leadership Assistant!

The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership is hiring two students to serve as Student Leadership Assistants (SLA) during the 2022-23 academic year. SLAs support the mission of the Marvin Center by providing a wide range of leadership development and educational programs to students at BGSU. We are seeking students passionate about leadership and social change with a willingness to be a great teammate and leader on BGSU's campus.

The position is posted via Handshake and can be found at this link. If interested, please apply by Jan. 24! For more information, email esteem@bgsu.edu.

3. 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 through 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.

4. Win BIG prizes!

Join UAO for our last event of the semester, Big Bingo on Monday, Dec. 6, 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).

5. FREE Improv Comedy Show THIS FRIDAY: Bad Genetics

Come check out our semester finale Improv Comedy Show, this Friday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in Education 115! For more info follow @badgeneticsimprov on Instagram.

6. Jabberwock 2022 auditions!

Enjoy modeling, spoken word, acting or hitting a 1-2 step? Come audition for our 2022 Jabberwock! We will be holding in-person auditions on the following dates in Central Hall room 106:

Thursday, Dec. 2. - 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 3. - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Virtual submissions will be accepted over winter break and can be sent to drhendr@bgsu.edu

We are excited to see your talent!

More in-person audition dates to be announced! Follow our Instagram for updates (@dst_eo1965).

7. The Perry Field House is hiring for the spring semester

The Perry Field House is hiring! If you are interested in applying please fill out this form. You must be a BGSU student.

If you have any questions/concerns please reach out to adamsan@bgsu.edu.

8. Want to be a ResLife staff member next year?

Interested in working for the Office of Residence Life for the 2022-2023 school year? Come learn more about all of our positions open starting Fall 2022! We have information sessions located around campus:

Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Centennial Conference Room
Monday, Dec. 6, at 12 p.m. in the McDonald Social Lounge
Monday, Jan. 10, at 4 p.m. in the Kreischer Compton/Darrow Activity Room
Monday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m. in the Centennial Lobby

Looking to gain some assistance with interviewing? We also have workshops! They are:

Monday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. in the McDonald Conference Room
Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Centennial Lobby

Visit our website for more information. Questions? Contact us via email at reslifejobs@bgsu.edu.

1. Spring course offering – POLS 4340/5800: Nonprofit grant writing and experiential philanthropy

In this class you will write actual grants and engage in raising money to help local nonprofit organizations. You will learn about fundraising, assessing community needs and how nonprofits address those needs, then write and evaluate grants that will result in real funds for nonprofits. These are valuable skills for anyone whose future plans include work in the nonprofit or public sector.

This course, POLS 4340/5800 – Nonprofit Management and Leadership, is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. There are no prerequisites (though ‘consent of instructor’ is listed). Please contact Dr. Abhishek Bhati at abhati@bgsu.edu for more information or any questions regarding the course. Sign up today!

2. Students needed for course on Researching Communication Across the Lifespan - ENG 7800

A few more students are needed for a doctoral seminar focused on exploring ways of researching communication across the lifespan to run. Taking an interdisciplinary approach through such texts as The Lifespan Development of Writing and Approaches to Lifespan Writing Research, we will survey research about communication before, during and beyond school. More important, we will learn how research methods and methodologies must evolve to study communication across the lifespan. In learning how to “lifespan-ize” research on communication, students will be encouraged to design research studies about communication and contexts beyond school.

To register, contact Danielle Burkin (dburkin@bgsu.edu).

1. Introduction to Canvas

The Introduction to Canvas workshop provides an overview for faculty of Canvas features including settings, gradebook, assignments, discussions, modules and quizzes. This workshop will be conducted virtually with Zoom.

Register here for the Introduction to Canvas workshop offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.

2. Planning for various modalities

This Zoom workshop serves as a virtual space for us to reflect on and discuss aspects of teaching and learning specific to each modality BGSU offers. Whether you are planning to refresh your course for next semester or preparing to shift your course to a new-to-you modality, this workshop is meant to help you plan and prepare for next semester. During the session we will share and discuss strategies for course delivery and design including course organization and navigation, student engagement and collaboration, and teaching tools and strategies for Hybrid, Remote and Online delivery.

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer

Offered via Zoom on Friday, Dec. 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Registration Form

3. Ann Reisner retirement

Please join Campus Operations in celebrating Ann Reisner's retirement on Friday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union - Mylander Room 207.