Monday, Feb. 8, 2021
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- The Amsterdam sign project photo exhibition
- LGBTQ+ possibility models in higher education tomorrow
- Beyond the Dream Ebo Barton
- This week The Mirnavator on body positivity!
- Next gen conversation with Erin Upchurch
- BG Thursday Night Live
- Beyond the Dream keynote session: Dr. Talithia Williams
- Help out a Falcon!
- Looking for Falcon hockey apparel?
- Grab-n-go food bags
Students
- LGBTQ+ social sorority
- #MeToo, AOC, and Tarana Burke with IOU
- Connect with the Career Center: Drop-in hours
- Fun service hour opportunity
- Lunar New Year!
- Wellness days volunteer/service opportunity with FLOC Toledo
- Work for information technology services (ITS)!
- Apply for BGSU scholarships
- Apply to be a 2021 Fall Welcome Leader!
- We are now accepting student poster presentation submissions for the 2021 Public & Allied Health Symposium!
- Looking to get more involved on campus? Join OSCPA
- Were you a female high school athlete? Survey
- Sexual health trivia: Amazon gift card prizes!
- Free coloring sheets and condoms!
- Summer 2021 schedule is live!
Graduate Students
- Tomorrow: Register for The Mirnavator!
- Publication strategies: Choosing a journal for your work
- Strengthening your academic voice
Faculty and Staff
- Changing a BGP assessment activity
- Impact solutions live webinar for faculty and staff: Effecting and coping with change in the workplace
- How to use gamification in your classroom
- Community-Based Learning Fundamentals Workshop
- Excellence in online teaching
- Collaborating in a virtual classroom
- Making the Most of Your Week workshop
Campus Update Archive
1. The Amsterdam sign project photo exhibition
Dr. Matthew Donahue from the Department of Popular Culture is exhibiting his "commercial archeology" photography research titled The Amsterdam Sign Project, at BGSU's Jerome Library (1st floor) and Grounds for Thought Coffeeshop until Wednesday, March 31.
Commercial archeology is archeological research and documentation of commercial businesses, ranging from vernacular commercial buildings to business signs and storefronts. For this project, Dr. Donahue took over 3000 photos of business signs and storefronts in Amsterdam, Netherlands, some of which are on exhibit at these two locations. This is a continuation of Dr. Donahue’s research on the popular culture of the Netherlands.
2. LGBTQ+ Possibility models in higher education: Tomorrow
Join LGBTQ+ Programs, Deciding Student Program, and Marvin Center for Student Leadership for the February LGBTQ+ Possibility Models Panel, connecting BGSU students, faculty, staff and community members with LGBTQ+ BGSU grads who are working as professionals in the fields of Higher Education. We’re partnering with the Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs and Student Employment Services to feature BGSU grads sharing their experiences in navigating the field of higher education as LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as how their time at BGSU impacted their career aspirations. We hope this panel will provide LGBTQ+ students with examples of what is possible after graduation and give faculty and staff valuable insight into the experiences of LGBTQ+ working professionals.
Tuesday, February 9, 3-5 p.m.
Register at bgsu.edu/pmfeb
For information on more LGBTQ+ events and programming, visit bgsu.edu/lgbtq.
3. Beyond the Dream Ebo Barton
Ebo Barton is a Black and Filipino, Transgender and Non-Binary, poet and educator.
Ebo curated and directed, How to Love THIS Queer Body of Color: An Unapology and wrote and directed the award-winning play, Rising Up. They are a cast member of Anastacia Renee's Queer. Mama. Crossroads. You may have seen Ebo's work in Adrienne: A Poetry Journal by Sibling Rivalry Press, Thriving While Trans: A Love Manual, Natasha Marin's Black Imagination, the King County Metro, SlamFind, Write About Now, Button Poetry and All Def Poetry. They and their work have been featured in Seattle Weekly, Seattle Gay News, Seattle Review of Books, and Crosscut. Their work touches on political issues from a personal point of view and often is birthed from the struggles of living in the identities that they are. Ebo believes in the power of language and art as a tool for revolution.
Link to join here.
4. This week The Mirnavator on body positivity!
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 the conversation on how we could learn to love & appreciate them even more. You will dig deeper 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
5. Next gen conversation with Erin Upchurch
Join Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion in conversation with Erin Upchurch, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Youth Center. This conversation will center on the historical and current struggles of queer and trans youth of color, as well as looking ahead toward the future. This conversation will be happening on Instagram Live @officialbgsufirelands
Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a United Way of Central Ohio Funded Partner, a member of Community Shares of Central Ohio, and a certified member of the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO). We work in partnership with young people in Central Ohio to create safe and empowering environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth through advocacy, education, support and community engagement.
6. BG Thursday Night Live
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! THURSDAY AT 8 P.M. FT.TOM HANSON! Join here for music, comedy, free prizes and a chance to stay warm and connected.
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. Beyond the Dream keynote session: Dr. Talithia Williams
KEYNOTE and Q & A with Talithia Williams
Tuesday, February 16 | 6 - 7:15 p.m.
(Student Session, Noon - 12 - 12:45 p.m.)
Big Data Expert, Math Professor & Host of NOVA Wonders
A host of the PBS series, NOVA Wonders, Dr. Talithia Williams is a groundbreaking professor, popular TED speaker, inspiring author and passionate STEM/STEAM advocate. She has made it her life's work to get people of all ages and backgrounds excited about the bold possibilities of a STEM education and to “STEMpower” women and minorities to enter these professions. Her latest book, Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of Mathematics reflects Williams’ passion to re-brand the field of mathematics as anything but dry, technical or male-dominated. Renowned for her popular TED Talk, “Own Your Body’s Data,” she advocates for all of us to deploy data as a way of taking charge of our own health. A vibrant, engaging and energizing speaker, Dr. Williams demystifies data, statistics, probabilities and the mathematical process in amusing and insightful ways. She also passionately champions the contributions of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians and their vital role in transforming our future.
Described by audiences as engaging, relevant, funny, accessible and a joy to work with, Dr. Williams captivates and inspires with her contagious enthusiasm for STEM in general and math in particular. Applying the data-driven approach made famous in her TED talk to a range of subjects, she takes sophisticated numerical concepts and makes them understandable to a wide audience, debunking perceptions with an energizing call to “show me the data!”
If you are interested in attending the sessions with our Beyond the Dream keynote speakers, please complete this form.
Session details will be emailed to participants. For any questions, please email diversity@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-7100.
8. Help out a Falcon!
Help create a Community of Care at BGSU and make sure no Falcon struggles unnoticed and alone! Start the Conversation is a collaborative training offered by the Counseling Center and the Humanities Troupe from the Department of Theatre and Film. In the training, you will learn how to contribute to a community of care, how to identify the warning signs of people who may be struggling and how to help (including suicide prevention strategies). Simple expressions of care are powerful. You can make a difference in someone's life!
The next training is Monday, February 22 from, 2 - 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Register here and learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!
9. Looking For Falcon hockey apparel?
The Falcon Hockey Team is flying high this season and the Newlove Pro Shop Online has everything you need to show your support!
Log on here and find the perfect item for you.
For pickup options contact Joe Martin at mdjosep@bgsu.edu before you purchase.
10. Grab-n-go food bags
The Bowling Green State University food assistance programs provide short-term solutions for students who are experiencing food insecurity. The Grab-N-Go Food bags provides 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for up to 3 days. Fill out this form to request a bag.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 419-372-2843.
1. LGBTQ+ social sorority
Join Gamma Rho Lambda an all-inclusive social sorority for our spring recruitment!
In the Second Week of February, we will be hosting these events:
2/8: Netflix Party @ 8 p.m. 2/11: Info Session @ 6:30 p.m. 2/12: Games Night @ 7:30 p.m.
All Events will be online and the links to our events will be posted on our social media! Follow us on Instagram or Twitter with our handle @bgsu_grl. We also have a Facebook page that will post the events links! Our email is alphabeta@gammarholambda.org fell free to email us with any questions! Take care!
2. #MeToo, AOC, and Tarana Burke with IOU
Join It's On Us, an organization aimed at changing the campus culture related to sexual assault, to talk about the #MeToo movement, its founder Tarana Burke, and AOC's recent disclosure of being a survivor. We meet over Zoom on Tuesday the 9th from 5-6 p.m.
Join here.
3. Connect with the Career Center: Drop-in hours
Drop-ins are one of the best ways to connect with the Career Center without an appointment! 15-20 minute consultations can make a world of a difference!
Use drop-in consultations for almost any career-related topic including resumes, interview help, job or internship searches, cover letters, personal statements and much more! Stop by or call on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon this week from 1 - 3 p.m. Professional headshots are also offered on Friday from 1 - 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
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!
4. Fun service hour opportunity
At this Thursday's meeting, we will be making Valentine's Day cards for a local nursing home. Using crayons, pens, or whatever you may have, we welcome you to join us for this fun service project. If you are comfortable joining us, we have room 201 in Olscamp Hall from 6 to 7 p.m. and will have some supplies. However, we are only allowed to have 10 people making cards in person. We will also have a Zoom call for those who want to participate from home. For those in need of service hours, we do require registration which can be done through the Google form linked below. Once cards are made and the meeting has ended, we will be collecting them the following day in 208 Hayes Hall or the CWGE. If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to email acara@bgsu.edu Hope to see you there!!
Google Form for Registration here.
5. Lunar New Year!
Join the World Student Association in celebrating Lunar New Year! We will be having a virtual meeting, so come hang out with us on Zoom at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about this special time of year and meet some new people!
Meeting ID: 787 9543 1386
Passcode: wsa
6. Wellness days volunteer/service opportunity with FLOC Toledo
The BGSU Center for Public Impact is offering a service opportunity for students on February 18 & 19! We will be working with FLOC in Toledo, a nonprofit organization that works to address issues impacting the migrant farmworkers in northwest Ohio. We will participate in in-house education about FLOC and learn how BGSU students can be community advocate. Additionally, we will work with students in the FLOC Homies class - a class comprised of 14 - 24-year-old community members that teaches life skills, career readiness and community development.
To sign up visit here - spots are limited!
This is an in-person service opportunity that will provide participants with ~12 service hours. Students must provide their own transportation to 1221 Broadway Street in Toledo and provide their own meals/snacks. This is not an overnight trip. Face coverings must be worn at all times and physical distancing will be enforced. Email bgab@bgsu.edu if you have any questions!
7. 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 19, 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 www.bgsu.edu/its/workoncampus.
8. Apply for BGSU scholarships
Did you know that you can still apply for BGSU scholarships through your MyBGSU?
The General Scholarship Application is still open and has hundreds of scholarship opportunities for current students like you. Scholarships aren’t just based on merit, BGSU offers many scholarships that are based on field of study, community service, financial need and diversity.
To begin, log on to your MyBGSU>Scholarship Opportunities>Begin your Scholarship application. There, you can complete BGSU’s general scholarship application. The final deadline for most scholarships is March 1.
If you have questions, contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
9. Apply to be a 2021 Fall Welcome Leader!
Want to have a leadership experience that will change your life? Become a 2021 Fall Welcome Leader and be one of the first friends for the incoming class of 2025!
If you are interested in this memorable volunteer position, come to one of our information sessions or “FaWLpaloozas” on Zoom. The link and dates for these sessions are below, and the application can be found here.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM on March 21st!
Zoom link here.
Meeting ID: 850 1541 9382
Passcode: 504646
- Thursday, February 11 at 9 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 16 at 9 p.m.
- Monday, February 22 at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, March 6 at 1 p.m.
- Thursday, March 11 at 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 16 at 4 p.m.
If you would like to apply and cannot make any of these sessions or have any questions about the position, please contact David Pérez at perezd@bgsu.edu!
10. We are now accepting student poster presentation submissions for the 2021 Public & Allied Health Symposium!
We are now accepting student poster presentation submissions for the 2021 Public & Allied Health Symposium! The symposium will be held virtually on April 9th, 2021 from 8:45 AM EST to 12:45 PM EST. The theme this year is Bridging Health Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Poster submissions are due by March 12, 2021, and notification regarding acceptance will be shared by March 19, 2021. Questions regarding the poster presentation can be directed to csedlac@bgsu.edu.
To submit your abstract for your poster, please click here.
11. 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).
12. Were you a female high school athlete? Survey
Participants needed for a study on the participation and perceptions of resistance training in females who were high school athletes.
Participants are asked to complete a 10-15 minute survey. You do not need to have prior experience with resistance training to be a participant in the study.
Eligibility criteria:
Female between the ages of 18-24 years old. Participated in high school sports for a minimum of 3 years.
You can click here to begin the survey. If you have any questions please contact me, Craig Heuring (cheurin@bgsu.edu), for more details.
13. Free coloring sheets and condom!
Get creative and learn about sexually transmitted infections as a part of the Wellness Connection's Sexual Heath Week 2021!
Kits will be available to pick up from 02/11-02/12 in the Wellness Connection, SRC 214 from 10am-5pm!
Limited Availability!
Kits include:
- Five (5) STI coloring worksheets
- Five (5) assorted colored pencils
- STI information sheets
- One (1) external condom
- One (1) packet flavored personal lubricant
- One (1) Dum-Dum lollipop
Reserve kit here.
14. Sexual health trivia: Amazon gift card prizes!
Join the Wellness Connection at 7pm on Thursday, 2/11 via Zoom for a Sexual Health Kahoot trivia! Test your knowledge of sexual health with a fast and fun trivia with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Grand Prize winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card!
Zoom meeting here.
Meeting ID: 833 8823 4039 Passcode: 055008
Contact morgale@bgsu.edu with any questions!
15. Summer 2021 schedule is live!
Check out the Summer Class Schedule here to see what will be offered this summer.
1. Tomorrow: Register for The Mirnavator!
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 -11 a.m. via zoom. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator
2. Publication strategies: Choosing a journal for your work
2/10, 1-2 p.m. via WebEx
Publication Strategies: Choosing a Journal for your Work
We will explore steps that you can take to identify a journal that is suitable for your work and to adjust your writing to demonstrate fit within that journal.
Format: Lecture/Discussion with Questions and Answers
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!
- 2/17 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. Strengthening your academic voice
3/10, 1-2 p.m. via WebEx
Strengthening your Academic Voice
This workshop will explore academic voice and ways to bring your voice forward in your work.
Format: Lecture/Discussion with Questions and Answers
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!
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
1. Changing a BGP assessment activity
The BGP Committee encourages the routine submission of new or revised BGP assessment activities. As time passes, departments may learn about various new assessment possibilities they wish to try; need to adapt to a changing class environment; wish to use a new pedagogy; or simply wish to replace a BGP assessment activity that they have used for a while. To this end, Donna Nelson-Beene and Jessica Turos are offering an opportunity for faculty to learn what is entailed in changing a BGP assessment activity:
Tuesday, February 9: 1 - 2 p.m.
Zoom link here.
Meeting ID: 835 0985 3226
Passcode: 424626
Please feel free to attend even if you are not yet ready to make a change.
2. Impact solutions live webinar for faculty and staff: Effecting and coping with change in the workplace
Join us on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 2 p.m. for our Impact Solutions LIVE Webinar on: Effecting and Coping with Change in the Workplace.
Register here.
If you have questions, please reach out to HR Training Specialist, Suzi Saunders, at smsaund@bgsu.edu or 4193722126.
3. How to use gamification in your classroom
This workshop will demonstrate how to create and use gamification for classes; and how to keep students engaged in the learning process. Faculty will learn to create gamification for testing as well as how to use gamification lectures.
The session will be conducted using WebEx video conferencing.
Register here for the How to Use Gamification in Your Classroom workshop offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.
4. Community-Based Learning Fundamentals Workshop
This workshop is for faculty and staff who would like to learn the basics of integrating community-based learning (also known as service-learning) pedagogy into their course or program and how to identify and establish a relationship with a community partner. In this workshop CPI will provide examples of different levels of community-based learning involvement that can be applied to diverse topics and disciplines. CPI will also provide a variety of models of campus-community partnerships. (See web page for workshop goals and learning objectives).
DATES:
Friday, February 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Register here for the Community-Based Learning Fundamentals Workshop.
5. Excellence in online teaching
Between adopting new teaching styles, new technology, and stress of current events, we are all overwhelmed. The BGSU Center of Faculty Excellence has agreed to support a learning community that is different from learning communities of the past. There is no application, nor minimal enrollment and no commitment. Just submit your registration to join in the conversation!
The “Excellence in Online Teaching” learning community members will discuss approaches to teaching and highlight technology tools. We will support each other as we continue to learn new strategies to promote student success with remote and online learning.
The learning community will meet synchronously, from 4 - 5 p.m. on the following Tuesdays:
February 16 March 16
Register here. Registration is required, but please feel free to join in one, two or all three sessions.
6. Collaborating in a virtual classroom
This workshop serves as an introduction or review of communication and collaboration strategies and tools for effective online teaching and learning. In this workshop, we will discuss and explore effective Canvas features and teaching strategies that can help you create collaborative spaces and inclusive learning experiences in your online and remote course.
Date: Tuesday, March 2
Register here for the Collaborating in a Virtual Classroom workshop being offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.
7. Making the Most of Your Week workshop
Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a weekly planning meeting (aka The Sunday Meeting). In this webinar you'll learn:
What works…and what DOESN'T work when it comes to weekly planning Why weekly planning is the bridge between your strategic plan and getting control of your workday The 30-minute technique that will help you make sure that the most important things get done each day And much more...
In this session, we will stream the NCFDD webinar Making the Most of Your Week: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities (Skill #2) over Zoom. Afterward, the CFE will facilitate a discussion session among BGSU members who watched the webinar screening.
Register here for the Friday, March 5 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Webinar Screening and Discussion: Making the Most of Your Week.