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Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021

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1. BGSU Preview Day event + parking 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Reminder: Don’t approve Duo notifications you didn’t prompt!

Please do not approve Duo authentication requests if you have NOT recently attempted to log in to a Duo-protected service. Hackers are using two factor authentication to gain access to restricted services and information by using stolen usernames and passwords, and initiating approval requests via Duo. Out of habit, or unknowingly, users may approve these notifications without a second thought, which gives hackers access to their protected data. For more information on these cybersecurity attacks, please review our Knowledge Base article.

If you would like a parent, guardian, spouse, etc., to have access to information like student bills, financial aid information, or grades, use Access BGSU to set up a proxy account.

Questions? Contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at 419-372-0999, ITSchat.bgsu.edu or www.bgsu.edu/its.

5. United Way coffee break next Thursday!

“2-1-1” is a United Way Wood County service dedicated to delivering quality resources and referrals to individuals and families in need. Join us on the Marvin Center for Student Leadership’s Instagram Live (@bgsu_leadership) to learn more and ask questions about 2-1-1’s volunteer, internship and employment opportunities!

6. Discover and explore Chinese culture this spring!

Learn about Chinese society and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries by exploring film, novels, short stories and poetry from the late Qing period to the present. Look at Chinese literature and culture from the perspective of those who have suffered trauma and through the eyes of Chinese women. Learn about the formation and development of modern Chinese literature and its unique function in Chinese intellectual history and society.

All readings, lectures, tests, quizzes and assignments will be in English.

Register for CHIN 3120-1001 (#16852) for spring semester. Class meets Mondays & Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Enroll today!

7. Free dance master class with Toledo Ballet director

Free ballet workshop with some contemporary and/or jazz elements for ages 14 and up conducted by Michael Lang, Resident Director/Choreographer for Toledo Ballet, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heskett Studio (room 203) in the Wolfe Center. Space is limited to 20 participants. Sign up here.

8. Get inside some "Great Greek Minds" (BGP) this spring

Due to high demand, we've added an additional 100% online section of CLCV 2410 - Great Greek Minds for spring. Fulfill a BG Perspective requirement and study the Great Works: These pieces continue to shape our own thinking on history, literature, drama, epic, philosophy, poetry and rhetoric. Understand the past; act and be mindful in the present; predict and create the future!

CLCV 2410-103W (#16859) or CLCV 2410-104W (#17801) - Register today for this popular class before all the seats are filled!

Helpful Hint: When searching for Online classes, select "Distance Learning" from the Campus drop down list!

9. System outages announced for Dec. 8

The following systems will experience outages on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 12:05 to 6 a.m. in order to complete required system maintenance. The systems that will be affected are:

The OnBase document imaging system.

The Event Calendar used by the BGSU Event Planning and Reservations Office, accessible at http://ems.bgsu.edu.

Lab Printing - users will be unable to utilize the printing services in labs during this outage period.

iServiceDesk Application.

Questions? Contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at 419-372-0999, ITSchat.bgsu.edu or https://www.bgsu.edu/its.

10. 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) “Spirt 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.

11. Free, inclusive and private equipment orientation and training at the SRC!

Don’t let your fears make decisions for you. Learn more about Student Recreation Center (SRC) fitness equipment while receiving guidance and support from certified personal trainers. This free session on Dec. 5 includes exclusive access to the SRC, education on how to safely and effectively use various strength training equipment, proper lifting form, and assistance from a personal trainer on creating a personalized exercise plan. Gain knowledge, have fun, enhance your well-being and move with confidence!

Register for this free session through one of our QR codes on a flyer in the SRC, DM @bgsuwellness, or email hlutz@bgsu and/or madstil@bgsu.edu!

12. Need food assistance?

Are you or a student you know facing food insecurity? The Office of the Dean of Students food assistance programs can provide students with support and resources (i.e. a bag of non-perishable grocery items). Students can complete a food assistance application or come into the Office of the Dean of Students to apply. Applications and more information about the programs can be found here.

1. Relieve some stress before finals week!

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).

2. The Hatch application deadline is tomorrow, Dec. 3!

The Hatch is a 10-week immersive program that takes your idea and helps you turn it into something you can pitch to investors as part of the live Hatch event on April 21, 2022. The program has provided more than $800,000 in startup funding to past student "Hatchlings." Open to students of all majors!

Only a select number of students will be chosen to participate. Apply now, and your passion project or big idea could become a reality.

Extended deadline to apply: Dec. 3

Learn more and apply.

3. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)!

Information Technology Services (ITS) is looking to hire 1-2 student staff to work for the ITS service desk beginning spring semester 2022. The application is open now through 11:59 p.m. on December 12, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. Starting pay rate is $12/hour.

For more information, or to apply today, visit www.bgsu.edu/its/workoncampus.

4. Still looking for that last BGP class for spring??

Register for RUSN 2160-1001 (#13116), “Post-Communist Russia” this coming spring. It is a BGP (IP and H&A) course. Explore contemporary Russian media, music, literature, social trends and more. Plus communist-era background. Taught in-person TuTh, 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. Readings and activities are all in English.

5. 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:

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/li>
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.

6. 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/OMA.

Contact bryanar@bgsu.edu for more details.

7. Catholic Falcon Christmas decorating night

Start off the holiday season by joining the Catholic Falcon Community in Fireside (in the Newman Center) to decorate for the holidays! We will be decorating from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

1. Enroll in Social Justice Education and Training (CSP 6500 - Sp2022)

This is a course about how to teach and train about diversity and equity issues. This is not a basic course on diversity and equity, but about how to teach it to others. Students from any disciplinary background are welcome so long as they have an understanding in issues of social justice, privilege, power and oppression. To get a copy of the syllabus, register, or find out more information, please contact Dr. Ellen Broido at ebroido@bgsu.edu.

1. Webinar - How to conquer academic writer's block

In this session, we will stream an online NCFDD presentation by Dra. Aurora Chang, and then BGSU members in attendance will engage in a discussion (led by BGSU faculty member Dr. Lisa Hanasono) about how to implement strategies for overcoming academic writer’s block.

Date: Wednesday, December 8
Time: 10:00 to 11:20 a.m.
Register

2. Required Windows update available for university devices

BGSU Windows devices with operating system (OS) version 1909 or older have a required update located in the device's Microsoft Software Center. Please install this update as soon as possible to remain compliant with BGSU's security standards.

The “Required BGSU Operating System Upgrade: Win10 20H2”, should take a minimum of 90 minutes (depending on internet speeds) and will include at least one automatic restart. Please leave your device lid open (laptop), powered ON and connected to a power source. The update can be completed on or off campus.

If your device is running Windows OS 1909 or older and you do NOT see the update in your Software Center, connect to the BGSU network or VPN for up to four hours so that the update can be made available.

Additional information, including detailed installation instructions, are available at www.bgsu.edu/windowsupgrade.

Please direct any questions to ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.