BGSU Campus Update

Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

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1. XOXO 14 days of sales you will love!

Why wait until February 14th to celebrate Valentine's Day? Falcon Outfitters is celebrating starting today through the 14th. Each day a new item will be on sale!

Whether you're shopping for yourself or your sweetie, we've got you covered. The promotional items and discounts will be available in-store and on FALCONOUTFITTER.com.

2. Creating and managing a spring writing schedule

2/3, 1-2 p.m. via WebEx

We will discuss strategies for creating manageable writing goals, sticking to daily writing and knowing how much to write. Participants will leave with a customized daily writing calendar that begins on 2/3 and ends during finals week.

Format: Guided activity

Register here.

Participation is remote and can be asynchronous. Workshops are targeted toward graduate students, but open to all. Consider registering for our other workshops!

2/10 Publication Strategies: Choosing a Journal for your Work
2/17 Writing an Abstract
2/24 Literature Review Basics
3/2 Abstract Work Session *No video; bring writing
3/3 Strategies for When You’re Stuck
3/10 Strengthening your Academic Voice
3/16 Literature Review Work Session *No video; bring writing
3/17 Writing Tools and Resources
3/31 Reverse Outlines for Better Organization
4/7 Creating and Managing a Summer Writing Schedule

3. System outages announced for Feb. 3

The following systems will experience outages on Wednesday, February 3, from 12:05-6 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

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): 419-372-0999

ITSchat.bgsu.edu

www.bgsu.edu/its

4. Music of hope and healing

Phillip-Michael Scales is an artist out of Nashville by way of Chicago. His sound is best described as Dive Bar Soul as he blends Indie Rock storytelling with the passion of the blues.

He has taken his engaging live show online while still delivering a genuine, heartfelt show with top sound quality. Oh yeah, did we mention he’s B.B. Kings Nephew?

Register for the event today!

5. Peace Corps events in February

We are hosting several exciting events throughout February and March and hope BGSU students will be able to attend. Each will feature diverse Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and be an opportunity for students to learn about the challenging, rewarding and inspirational moments of Peace Corps service. RSVP to sweinmann@peacecorps.gov for registration links!

Story Slam Series:

Peace Corps Cribs: February 3, 4-5 p.m.
Off Time During Service: March 3, 4-5 p.m.
Highs and Lows of Service: March 31, 4-5 p.m.

Ask Me Anything: Let’s Talk about the Hard Stuff Series:

February 10, 4-5 p.m.
March 10, 4-5 p.m.

Black and LGBTQ Intersectional Stories from Abroad: February 17, 4-5 p.m.

6. BG Thursday night live 2/4

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! THURSDAY AT 8 p.m. featuring Nicole Schrieber! Join in for music, comedy, free prizes and a chance to stay warm and connected.

Join here.

How to Join Twitch 1. Go to http://Twitch.TV or Download the Twitch App 2. Create a Twitch account (it's FREE) 3. Search for your Fave DJ or Streamer (we know it's BG) BG_Involvement 4. Click follow!

7. Falcons after dark 2/5 afrofuturism

6-9 p.m. BTSU Ballroom

Falcons After Dark and The Office Of Multicultural Affairs Presents: Afrofuturism

This week Falcons After Dark features: Spoken Word Poet Adan Bean, jewelry making, create your own comic book and an Afrofuturism book display from the Jerome Library!

8. Volunteer recruitment events

The Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter is looking for volunteers. We are having a Volunteer Recruitment Event on March 4th from 12-1:15 p.m. Come learn about positions we have available. You can register here.

Deadline to register is February 25, everyone registered by then will receive a $10 gift card.

9. Call for presentation proposals for the It's On Us teach-in

The Center for Violence Prevention and Education (CVPE) is hosting the third annual It's On Us Teach-in, and it will be held on April 13th over Zoom. This event will consist of an opening statement and 2-3 sessions of presentations. Proposals for presentations should include but are not limited to, gender and power-based violence, prevention/education, advocacy/activism and response. We will begin accepting proposal submissions from February 1st – 28th.

To submit your presentation proposal, please fill out this form.

For any questions, please contact itsonus@bgsu.edu.

10. Natural hair survey

Cali Vaughn, a BGSU senior, is conducting a study about the meaning of natural hair for Black women. Survey participants who identify as Black, not male, and are between 18-24 are needed for the study. Surveys should take about 15 minutes and participants have the chance to win one of 10 $20 Amazon gift cards.

Take the survey here.

11. Sad songs say so much

Do you have a favorite heartbreak, break up, or moving on song? Do you have more than one? Send the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives a recommendation or recommendations for our "Sad Songs Say So Much" exhibit. Contact Trinidad Linares at tlinare@bgsu.edu with your recommendation(s).

12. Spirit of BG award February nomination classified staff

The Classified Staff Spirit of BG Award Committee is pleased to accept February 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.

Click here 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.

13. Research study: Food restriction during childhood

Did you experience restriction of your food consumption by your primary caregiver(s) during childhood? Are you a female with an elevated body mass index (BMI)? If this applies to you, please consider participating in a research study. The aim of this study is to gain insight on female adults’ experiences of food restriction during childhood. By participating in this study, you will be able to share your childhood eating experiences with a doctoral student in clinical psychology through a one-on-one interview via online video conferencing. Monetary compensation ($20) is provided for those who participate in the interview. If you experienced food restriction during childhood, have a BMI in the overweight or obese range and are interested in participating in this study, please email Rachel Redondo (rredond@bgsu.edu) for more information about this study.

1. Out(?) Falcons LGBTQ+ support group: Meets today

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 staff members who identify within the LGBTQ+ community to ensure a safe, welcoming and confidential space.

Out(?) Falcons meets every Monday from 4-5 p.m. via Zoom. For access to the weekly Zoom meeting or for more information, contact Phil Hughes (phughes@bgsu.edu; 419-372-2081) or Gray Strain (gstrain@bgsu.edu; 419-372-9645).

2. Daily Career Center drop-in hours, this week only!

Need last-minute resume help before the Spring 2021 EXPO Job and Internship Fair on Thursday, February 11? No problem! The Career Center is offering drop-in appointments from 1 - 3 p.m. every day this week (February 1-February 5).

Stop by or call anytime between 1 - 3 p.m. for a 15-minute consultation. If you'd like more time - still stop by - but also schedule a longer consultation with a Career Center team member through Handshake. Either way, we'd be excited to work with you!

The Career Center is located on the second floor of the student union (225 BTSU) above Falcon Outfitters, or call 419-372-2356.

Go Falcons!

3. Alpha Phi Omega's new member ceremony!

Join Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed national service fraternity in our New Member Ceremony! Alpha Phi Omega is built on leadership, friendship, and service and is open to any undergraduate or graduate student! Join us on tonight at 9 p.m. on Zoom to become a new member and start the process of becoming an active brother! This is not a total commitment to joining if you attend the ceremony, but if you are interested at all in joining you have to attend! Follow us on instagram or twitter @aphiozk and email aaprice@bgsu.edu if you have any questions!

Join with this Zoom link.

4. Leadership theory

Join the Marvin Center for Student Leadership TONIGHT as our Student Leadership Assistants talk about Leadership Theory! This hour-long workshop is part of a larger series focused on some of the topics included in the BGSU Leadership Achievement Award. This workshop will be held on Monday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m. through this Zoom Link.

We hope to see you there!

5. Audition spaces still open for Ordinary Days

Auditions for the Department of Theatre and Film's production of "Ordinary Days" will take place on Wednesday, February 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, February 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Zoom.

More information about the show and the audition process can be found here.

6. Success in 6: Applying for scholarships

The BGSU Office of Student Success and Life Design presents Success in 6, a series of six virtual workshops to help students learn to control what they can to make progress during the semester.

This week's topic is "Applying for Scholarships" from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Check the BGSU Calendar for more information or join the Zoom workshop here.

7. Get yourself tested: Free HIV testing

Get Yourself Tested for FREE at the Wellness Connection!

The testing is confidential, LGBT friendly and conducted in a discreet location within the Student Recreation Center.

Call 419.372.9355 or stop by the Wellness Connection in the Student Recreation Center to schedule an appointment today. Walk-ins are always welcome!

Dates: 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Student Recreation Center

Remember to bring a photo ID to the appointment

For More Information:

Wellness Connection

214 Student Recreation Center

Division of Student Affairs

www.bgsu.edu/wellness

wellness@bgsu.edu

8. Tonal Eclipse Acapella: Spring auditions

Hey, everyone! With the new semester upon us, Tonal Eclipse Acapella is now accepting video auditions from now until February 7 at 11:59 p.m. We're really looking forward to welcoming new members into our Tonal family, so if you want to be a part of BGSU's premier co-ed acapella group, or know someone who might be interested, we hope you submit a video or help us spread the word. And be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @tonaleclipsebg.

If you have any questions at all, you can email our President, Adrik Weinsier-Marcano, at adrikw@bgsu.edu. You can also email our Music Director, Ashley Gerhard, at gerhara@bgsu.edu!

Click here for audition instructions.

9. Work for information technology services (ITS)!

Information Technology Services (ITS) is currently hiring student staff to join our team! The application is open through February 7, 2021, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. Positions are available beginning spring semester in the following areas:

Desktop Support

Service Desk

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

10. 2/11/21: Spring EXPO job & internship fair: Register now!

The Spring 2021 EXPO Job and Internship Fair is happening soon - register today to sign-up for recruitment sessions! The EXPO has 150 employers & counting registered! Registration is required to review and sign-up for employer hosted sessions. All majors are welcome and the event is open to students and alumni.

Virtual Spring EXPO Job & Internship Fair

Thursday, February 11, 2021

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ~ Hosted via Handshake

To review the list of registered employers and sign-up for employer hosted sessions, click here. Please note the list of registered employers is subject to change daily.

For questions, please contact the Career Center at 419-372-2356 or careerservices@bgsu.edu.

11. $500 balanced man scholarship

Interested in Greek life?

Sigma Phi Epsilon is offering a $500 scholarship to new members who show qualities of being a balanced man. This means that individuals embody sound mind and sound body. I invite you to become part of something more and grow with other like minded individuals. Please email Bknall@bgsu.edu if you have any questions.

12. Apply to be in SICSIC!

To all first years, apply to join the secret spirit group, SICSIC, but shhh, make sure to keep your application a secret! SICSIC consists of six members, two sophomores, two juniors and two seniors, who each keep their identity a secret for three years by wearing masks, like Iron Man, Shrek, DeadPool and more! You might have seen their signs around campus promoting spirit and good will, and you can catch them at sports games and campus events handing out their signature Laffy Taffy!

Visit here to apply!

13. Ohio Gas Association scholarship

The Ohio Gas Association Scholarship application for the 2021-22 year is now open. Undergraduate students who are Ohio residents with a 3.0 GPA and who have a career goal in the natural gas or a related energy field are encouraged to apply. The deadline is March 31, 2021. For the online application and more information click here.

14. Looking to get more involved on campus? Join OSCPA

Are you interested in getting more involved on campus this spring? Look no further than the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA)! This society is open to students of all majors and has the following membership benefits:

Exclusive scholarship opportunities
Participate in leadership development programs & networking events
CPA Exam Center loaded with information & discounts on review materials
Access to OSCPA Career Center resources as well as internship & job opportunities
Access to LAUNCH - a student guide for employment in Ohio
Professional news & information
Student Membership is FREE!

If you are interested in joining OSCPA, please follow the steps below:

Visit "my.ohiocpa.com"
Click "Sign In/Register"
Click "I am a Student"
Complete the "Account Information", "Contact Info", "Education" and "Communication Preferences" sections
Click "Create"

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about OSCPA please reach out to Matt Carroll (matthtc@bgsu.edu).

15. Sallie Mae and Thurgood Marshall college fund scholarships

To help meet the needs of first-generation, low-income and minority students, The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable arm of Sallie Mae®, has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to launch a new scholarship program. For more information and application instructions, please visit the Thurgood Marshall Foundation or Sallie Mae.

1. Graduate student ambassador application

Graduate Student Ambassadors

A Graduate Student Ambassador is a returning graduate student who serves as a role model to prospective and incoming graduate students. The Ambassadors assist in forming a connection to BGSU with incoming graduate students through outreach over the summer prior to GSO. Ambassadors aim to serve as a resource to incoming graduate students providing knowledge about the graduate culture and resources available to support graduate student success.

To apply, please email Jennifer Sayre (sayrej@bgsu.edu) your current resume/CV. Include in the text of the email the following:

Name
Program
Email
Phone
Short statement answering the question“Why would you like to be a Graduate Student Ambassador?”
Eligible applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in the application process.

Applications are due TODAY. Find more information here.

2. One week left! Register for passion forward

Whether on social media, IRL, or in personal/professional relationships, your brand is what announces who you are, what you do and how well you do it, how you work, what lights your fire, and what you believe in. It is how you envision yourself, but also how people, potential business prospects, colleagues and partners see and experience you. Join Mirna to continue on the path of owning your story and creating your personal brand.

This opportunity is limited to 25 participants and will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from 10-11a.m. via Zoom. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator

1. Camtasia for Beginners Workshop

Camtasia is a powerful application that allows you to record your screen and create and share dynamic videos. You can use Camtasia to record PowerPoint lectures, Canvas course introductions, homework reviews, and other custom videos that are tailored around your content. The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering a demonstration of the Screen Capture Software for BGSU faculty members.

To learn more about how to install the Camtasia software visit this ITS link.

Register here for the Camtasia for Beginners workshop.

2. This week: Intro to identity, SJ, & anti-racism

Mirna utilizes breakout rooms and share-outs for interactive and experiential learning throughout the workshop. The overarching goal of this session is to aid in the recognition and acknowledgement of personal thoughts, attitudes, and actions. In addition, this session will assist participants in making small changes within their daily lives to eradicate racism and the harmful effects of bias within their lives.

This opportunity will be held on Saturday, February 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. via Zoom. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator

3. Body positivity: Pass It on

There are many words & phrases in reference to one of the most important parts of our existence as human beings—the body. Bodies - we use them & we envision them to somehow be different in the future. Have you ever paused to wonder why it is we think about our bodies in a certain way or what we prioritize certain aspects of our bodies over others? This interactive workshop will look deeply into how & why we perceive our bodies in a certain way, opening up conversation on how we could learn to love & appreciate them even more. You will dig deeply into the body-image messaging of your past & work individually to reset your body narrative to reflect the power you have now & have within. This is especially important as we find ourselves dealing with the emotional, mental, & physical stress & trauma of the current global crisis.

Open to all members of the BGSU community. Event: Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator

4. Community engagement tracking system

Track Your Community Engagement Activities with Collaboratory

Collaboratory is a centralized online platform for reporting, tracking, & sharing community engagement and public service work conducted by faculty, staff, students and their community partners. This activity could be in the form of teaching, research, public service, programs, and other campus/community partnerships. The Collaboratory will enhance BGSU’s ability to share our public impact story by providing a centralized location in which public impact work across BGSU and the greater NW Ohio community can be reported and shared.

DATES:

February 17
March 16
April 21

Register here.

5. How to create multimedia presentations for your classrooms

This workshop will consist of how to create multimedia presentations such as Prezi. Faculty will learn how to create and use various types of multimedia for their online and face to face classes.

Register here.