BGSU Campus Update

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021

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Campus Update Archive

1. BGSU ASID Tropical Smoothie Cafe fundraiser for their annual Chicago trip

BGSU's ASID chapter is fundraising for their annual Chicago trip! Mention ASID to the cashier at Tropical Smoothie Cafe the week of December 6-12 for them to receive 20% of the profits. Thank you for participating!

2. State of Ohio minimum wage increase

The State of Ohio minimum wage will increase from $8.80 to $9.30 per hour effective January 1, 2022. The increase will be reflected in the paycheck of January 21, 2022 for all hours worked beginning 1/1/2022. This is applicable to student employees and employees paid an hourly rate of pay.

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. Last day to 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!

5. Serving the Public Good - Project Gala

Through design thinking process and the concept of life design, students in 18 sessions of BGSU 1910 classes work as groups to present projects that they believe can benefit the public good. Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Olscamp Hall 101 for some popcorn, cupcakes, hot cocoa and coffee.

6. Spider-Man to appear at hockey game this weekend vs. Ferris State

The BGSU Hockey team will have games Friday and Saturday as they welcome Ferris State. On Friday, the Falcons will hold Mental Health Awareness Night and on Saturday will host Superhero Night with a visit from your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Both games will see puck drop at 7:07 p.m. inside the Slater Family Ice Arena. Don't forget to download your free student ticket.

7. Women's Basketball to Host Notre Dame College

Join the Falcons women's basketball team on Sunday when they take on Notre Dame College. Tip-off will be at 2 p.m. inside the Stroh Center. $1 concessions, $1 parking and $1 tickets! But you have to purchase before the game. Don't forget to download your free student tickets.

8. Documentary screening: Sisters with Transistors

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m., BGSU’s College of Musical Arts will host a public screening of the award-winning 2020 documentary "Sisters with Transistors."

This documentary by director Lisa Rovner tells the untold story of electronic music’s female pioneers, remarkable composers who embraced machines and their technologies to utterly transform how we produce and listen to music today. From the unlimited possibilities of digital synthesizers to the recent analog recording revival; from the impossibly perfect pitch of Auto-Tune to the democratization of music-making for a generation of “bedroom” producers — each of these extraordinary developments is directly connected to the work and artistry of the women featured in “Sisters with Transistors,” including Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Bebe Barron, Delia Derbyshire, Maryanne Amacher, Pauline Oliveros, Wendy Carlos, Laurie Spiegel and others.

The 84-minute documentary will be followed by a 30-minute talkback with composer Elainie Lillios, communication scholar Lara Lengel and musicologist Ryan Ebright.

9. Extended deadline for the 26th Latino/a/x Issues conference

The deadline for abstract submission for the 26th Annual Latino/a/x Issues conference has been extended to January 28. For more information on the conference and links to submit abstract or award nominations, please visit our website.

10. Free group exercise classes during exam week

Relieve stress and boost energy with free Group X classes at the Student Recreation Center! Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in any Group X class for FREE December 13 – 17. Challenge yourself with high-energy cycle and strength classes, shake off stress in a WERQ dance fitness class, or simply relax and rejuvenate with a mindfulness session class.

View the exam week schedule and details online.

For more information contact Maddi Stiles at 419-372-2348 or madstil@bgsu.edu.

1. Apply to become 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 facilitation 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.

2. Cheaper than a flight to Moscow ... and BGP approved!

Register for RUSN 2160-1001 (#13116), “Post-Communist Russia” this coming spring. It is a BGP (IP and H&A) course. Readings and activities are all in English. 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.

3. Christmas party with Catholic Falcons

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season by coming to the Catholic Falcon Christmas Party! The party will be from 7 to 10 p.m. in Fireside (St. Thomas More Newman Center) on Saturday, Dec. 11. We will be having a White Elephant gift exchange ($10 limit). Dress up and come celebrate with us! See you all there!

Contact Danielle with any questions at wagnedl@bgsu.edu.

4. 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. Only a few open seats remain, so enroll today!

5. FREE comedy show - The Plastic Shatners

The Plastic Shatners are having their final free improv comedy show of the semester Friday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in Education room 115!

6. Friday Night Lights done for the semester

The Friday Night Lights program has concluded for the fall semester and will not take place tonight. It will begin again on Friday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 p.m., outside the Union Theater entrance on the second floor. Thank you for your support this semester and we look forward to your assistance with saving energy, one light switch at a time, next semester!

7. Self-care lounge during finals - dogs, free yoga mats & more!

Need to de-stress during finals? Meet therapy dogs, enjoy free snacks, create a DIY self-care kit, and other relaxing activities at the self-care lounge! The first 45 attendees receive a FREE yoga mat!

Tues, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Student Rec Center
Therapy dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Free yoga at 7 p.m.

As a reminder – all Group X classes are FREE during finals week. To learn more, contact Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu.

8. 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.

9. Study on Sunday and finals week support

Come to the Learning Commons Sunday, Dec. 12! Hours are extended from noon until 10 p.m. for subject tutoring. In addition, there will be drop-in tutoring available for math/stats and writing consultations.

Don't forget, the Library will be open 24 hours (Sunday through Thursday) to help you prepare for finals. Check the website for the full schedule of University Libraries services and collections.

10. Sunday's late night breakfast cancelled

We have some sad news, Falcons. At BGSU Dining, we want to make sure everyone is safe and in their best health, especially for exam week. With the concern of having too many people in the same space at the same time due to COVID-19, late night breakfast at The Oaks has been canceled this Sunday night (Dec. 12). We are very sorry about this and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Best of luck during finals, and we will still be here for you with our planned exam week hours of operation, which you can find here.

11. Volunteer during MLK Day of Service!

Bowling Green State University's Civic Engagement in the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership is thrilled to host the 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 17. Register and commit to serve with your fellow falcons at bgsu.edu/MLKday.

12. 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. 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.

1. Ann Reisner retirement gathering

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

2. 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 December 20.

Submit your application here.

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

3. ASC holiday toy drive!

Please remember that the Administrative Staff Council is holding their annual holiday toy drive this Friday benefiting the Salvation Army & Thayer Christmas Dreams program. Please drop off your new toy donations to Mileti Alumni Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The toys do not need to be wrapped. Help make a memorable holiday for the children of Wood County!

4. Call for nominations EXTENDED - Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassadors

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 EXTENDED until Monday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m.! You may find the call for nomination form at our website: BGSU.edu/OMA or through this link here.

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

5. CWGE/CVPE Student Engagement Coordinator interview presentation

Please join the Center for Women and Gender Equity and Center for Violence Prevention Education as we host presentations from candidates for the Student Engagement Coordinator position. This position is responsible for programs promoting equitable and safe environments on campus, facilitating education on diversity and gender justice, and creating a culture free from power-based personal violence. Their presentations is on healthy relationships for a diverse student audience. This presentation and Q&A is open to the campus community. Please see the presentation details below.

Monday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at 219 Olscamp
Thursday, Dec. 16, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at 111 Hayes Hall

6. Search committee training for faculty/staff

Join us on Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. for search committee training. This training focuses on building inclusive searches and should be taken by anyone chairing or serving on a search committee. This session will be virtual. We will review definitions, information on identities, conflict of interests, expectations of the chair and committee members, and ways search committees help advance overarching goals.

Please register here.

For any questions, please email diversity@bgsu.edu.

7. Free research guide for professors

Please email shoesam@bgsu.edu (pronouns: they/them/theirs) to be sent a free research guide on neurodiversity in higher education.

This research guide has been put together by neurodivergent researchers who are students at BGSU. The goal of the research guide is to bring more awareness to neurodiverse-led and voiced research to BSGU professors so that professors may better be able to have inclusivity, acceptance and respect in their teaching practices. Website links are located at the bottom of this guide for further research.

The purpose of this guide is to, in part, raise awareness of neurodiversity from neurodivergent researchers, but also to create more accessible spaces through the adjustment of the cultural beliefs surrounding neurodiversity on-campus and the greater Bowling Green area. These adjustments can be made through many ways, with the guide being centered around informed and adjusted teaching practices.

8. SRC Snowbird Membership special

There's still time to get your Snowbird Membership to the Student Rec Center. Gain access to all of the SRC's amenities now through April 30 for just $139/pp. Add a spouse for $79 or dependent for only $10! This special offer is available until Dec. 22.

Learn more about the benefits of joining and using the Student Recreation Center by contacting membership coordinator, Julia Adams at jthatch@bgsu.edu.

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