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Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

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  1. Wellness week with Campus Activities!
  2. Beyond the Dream keynote session: Dr. Talithia Williams
  3. Coffee Talk with dietitian Paige!
  4. Tomorrow! Beyond the Dream keynote!
  5. Ash Wednesday services (2/17) - Catholic
  6. Winter Driving Zoom discussion
  7. Help out a Falcon!
  8. Sister Love: Ericka Huggins, Spiritual Activism, and the Black Panther Party
  9. Registration Black Issues Conference
  10. Project Connect donation challenge
  11. Applauding Excellence Awards
  12. Eating research - may earn $150 in giftcards!
  13. Take 15-minute survey and win a $20 Gift Card

Students

  1. Expand Your Horizons, expand your possibilities
  2. LGBTQ+ Out(?) Falcons Support Group meets today
  3. UAO general meeting tonight! Learn about our new loyalty program!
  4. Test your political trivia knowledge with BGSU DEMS
  5. USG election information sessions
  6. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)
  7. Apply to be a 2021 Fall Welcome Leader!
  8. Get yourself tested: Free HIV testing
  9. Rest in Protest
  10. Apply to be in SICSIC!
  11. Connect with the Career Center: Drop-in hours
  12. Sexual assault awareness art project
  13. Looking to get more involved on campus? Join OSCPA
  14. Free weight loss program!

Graduate Students

  1. Writing an abstract

Faculty and Staff

  1. Building community in a virtual classroom
  2. Rest in Protest
  3. Reflection Techniques to Foster Learning Workshop
  4. Inclusive pedagogy
  5. The Hybrid Hurdle Workshop
  6. Information literacy and its applications
  7. Track your community engagement activities with Collaboratory
Campus Update Archive

1. Wellness week with Campus Activities!

Join Campus Activities as they host wellness events throughout the week of February 15th-February 18th!

Monday Feb 15th

Tuesday Feb 16th

Wednesday Feb 17th

Thursday Feb 18th


2. Beyond the Dream keynote session: Dr. Talithia Williams

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.

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3. Coffee Talk with dietitian Paige!

Are you curious about lab grown meats? Want to dive deeper into this topic and have your nutrition questions answered? Sign up for coffee talk with dietitian Paige! This event is free and virtual! Join Paige on February 16th at 12 p.m. for an interactive lunch and learn.

Register here.

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4. Tomorrow Beyond the Dream keynote!

Register for TOMORROW! The Beyond the Dream series keynote sessions will take place Tuesday, February 16th with STEM professional, Dr. Talithia Williams as the keynote speaker.

Join, as Dr. Talithia Williams will be discussing the importance of STEM and understanding data in our everyday lives!

We will be holding TWO sessions! Please register using the following links:

For any questions, please contact diversity@bgsu.edu or Call 419-372-7100.

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5. Ash Wednesday services (2/17) - Catholic

All are welcome to join the Catholic Falcon Community for Ash Wednesday services. All times and locations occurring on THIS Wednesday, Feb. 17. All Services and Masses include the distribution of ashes on the top of heads.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

FULL MASS:

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6. Winter Driving Zoom discussion

For the first set of Wellness Days of the Spring 2021 Semester, the Wellness Connection Office is partnering with Safe Communities to put on a Zoom event. This event is a presentation as well as a question-and-answer session surrounding safe winter driving tips and tricks and examples of what to do in certain scenarios! Please consider sharing this opportunity with your peers.

If you would like to submit questions in advance, please use this link.

When: February 18 from 12-1PM or 7-8PM Choose one to attend. Zoom link here.

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7. 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, and you can make a difference in someone's life!

The next training is Monday, February 22nd, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Zoom. Register here and learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!

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8. Sister Love: Ericka Huggins, Spiritual Activism, and the Black Panther Party

Please join us for the Black History Month presentation Sister Love: Ericka Huggins, Spiritual Activism, and the Black Panther Party

Mary Phillips, Associate Professor, Department of Africana Studies, Lehman College, City University of New York will speak on the life experiences of Black Panther veteran Ericka Huggins.

Monday, February 22, at 7 p.m. For more information and to join the Zoom event, visit bgsu.edu/sisterlove

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9. Project Connect donation challenge

Project Connect of Wood County, sponsored by the United Way of Wood County, is a drive-through event with three county locations in which community members in need can receive assistance provided by the greater Bowling Green community.

The BGSU Center for Public Impact is challenging university individuals, organizations, offices, centers, departments, and alumni groups to become involved in this year's event by donating hygiene kits and/or grocery bags for Project Connect.

Visit www.bgsu.edu/projectconnectchallenge to review challenge details and sign up today! Donations will be accepted through March 19, 2021 and can be dropped off at the BGSU Center for Public Impact, 100 University Hall.

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10. Registration Black Issues Conference

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is proud to invite you to register for Black Issues Conference 2021. (virtual event). Register here. Schedule and zoom links to appear once you register.

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11. Applauding Excellence Awards

The Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations, and advisors on April 15 2021. Nominations and applications for several of these awards are currently open!

Important Information:

If you think that yourself, someone you know, or an organization qualify for any of the above awards and deserve to be recognized for their achievements, please nominate them and/or encourage them to apply today! Nominations, applications, and more information can be found HERE!!! If you have any questions, please feel free to email Brian Heilmeier, bpheilm@bgsu.edu.

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12. Eating research - may earn $150 in giftcards!

The Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University is conducting a study on the influence of memories on taste perception. If you enroll in the study, you will complete 1 in-person visit, 3 remote (e.g., through Zoom) visits and 16 days of answering questions about eating and emotions on your phone.

Qualified participants who complete the study could earn up to $150 in gift cards! If you are interested in learning more, please click the link below. You may also email memoriesontaste@gmail.com for additional information.

Find the link here.

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13. Take 15-minute survey and win a $20 Gift Card

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.

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1. Expand Your Horizons, expand your possibilities

Visit 2021 Expand Your Horizons (bgsu.edu/horizons) beginning Feb. 15, 2021, and explore the many experiential learning opportunities at BGSU. You could even win prizes! By completing the Experiential Learning Quiz by March 15, 2021, you will be entered into a raffle* to win the following prizes:

*Only one entry per student. Winners contacted directly.

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2. LGBTQ+ Out(?) Falcons 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 4:00-5:00 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).

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3. UAO general meeting tonight! Learn about our new loyalty program!

University Activities Organization provides fun events for students through out the semester. Were you here for Falcon Finale last year? Yeah that was us! We work with vendors, artists, performers, and more! We are open to all students and all majors! We now have a loyalty program that will give the opportunity to win prizes! Join our meeting tonight for your first card punch! A few benefits that we provide are:

Giving back to students. Gaining professional development skills. Seeing your ideas come to life. Meeting new people and create a community. Planning fun and meaningful events.

If you are interested in joining or just learning more we have weekly meetings every Monday at 7 p.m. (No commitment necessary!)

To stay up to date on all the events we have coming up this semester follow us on Instagram and Twitter @bgsu_uao. If you have any questions about the organization or membership you can email VP of Membership Lulu, myuao@bgsu.edu.

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4. Test your political knowledge with BGSU DEMS

Join us for a fun night of trivia and laughs! All are welcome!

Topic: bgsu dems

Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Zoom link here.

Meeting ID: 869 6210 2845

Passcode: 057539

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5. USG election information sessions

Undergraduate Student Government Election Information Sessions are starting this week! The first information session will be held via Zoom on February 16th at 7:15pm.

Attending an election information session is required to be eligible to run in the 2021-2022 Undergraduate Student Government Elections.

More information on the election, as well as zoom links for the sessions can be found at our website.

Any questions can be sent to USG Chief Administrator Alyissa Horn at amhorn@bgsu.edu.

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6. 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:

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

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7. 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

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!

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8. 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: 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21

Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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

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9. Rest in Protest

This intentional hour is designed for you to carve out space and time in your schedule for rest. We will begin with a brief introduction to the idea that rest is a form of resistance as noted by Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry. The rest of the hour we will be engaging in sound therapy where you can simply rest, share in poetry or stories or meditate.

The hour of rest will take place on Thursday, February 18 at 4:00 p.m.

Email sacrame@bgsu.edu. to register and receive a swag bag!

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10. 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 6 members, two sophomores, two juniors, and two seniors, who each keep their identity a secret for 3 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!

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11. Connect with the Career Center: Drop-in hours

Connect with the Career Center: Drop-In Hours

Drop-in's 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 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Professional headshots are also offered on Friday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 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!

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12. Sexual assault awareness art project

Sexual Assault Awareness Art Project

Throughout COVID-19 personal interaction is limited and healing can often be put on hold. This year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) we will recognize the impact that sexual violence has on our community through art.

Questions: jamielw@bgsu.edu

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

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:

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

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

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14. Free weight loss program!

Looking to change your eating habits, improve your exercise habits, and lose weight? We are running a weight loss group for 12-weeks starting in March via a private Facebook group. The treatment is delivered completely through the Facebook group. You will be encouraged to make changes to your diet and to increase your physical activity. You must be between the ages of 18-29, have a body mass index in the range of overweight or obesity (>25 kg/m2), have a desire to lose weight, own a smartphone or personal computer, have access to a scale, and have an existing Facebook account.

Eligible individuals will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. One of the groups will be asked to wait 12 weeks in order to participate. There is no cost to participate.

If you are interested in this Facebook-based weight loss group, please fill out this short survey to determine initial eligibility.

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1. Writing an abstract

2/17, 1-2pm via WebEx Writing an Abstract

This workshop will go over how to write an effective academic abstract for research. We will cover how to write an abstract for a call for papers, as well as how to write an abstract for a completed project like a journal article.

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!

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1. Building community in a virtual classroom

Fostering a sense of community and belonging in remote learning contexts can help students feel less isolated and more connected to their peers, the instructor, and the course content. This workshop focuses on elements of online pedagogy that promote community building in remote learning. Referencing the Community of Inquiry framework, this session focuses on online and remote teaching strategies and Canvas tools that support Cognitive Presence (critical thinking and reflection), Teaching Presence (facilitating discussions, creating connections, and providing feedback and support), and Social Presence (student engagement, authentic peer interaction, shared goals, and collaboration).

Date: February 26

Register here.

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2. Rest in Protest

This intentional hour is designed for you to carve out space and time in your schedule for rest. We will begin with a brief introduction to the idea that rest is a form of resistance as noted by Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry. The rest of the hour we will be engaging in sound therapy where you can simply rest, share in poetry or stories or meditate.

The hour of rest will take place on Friday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m.

Email sacrame@bgsu.edu. to register and receive a swag bag!

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3. Reflection Techniques to Foster Learning Workshop

This workshop will offer a variety of models of assignments and activities that provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning through reflection. This workshop has been adapted to account for online learning and virtual course delivery. Workshop goals and learning objectives include:

• To define and clarify definitions of reflection.

• To share the D.E.A.L. Model of reflection.

• To provide faculty and staff with the tools to design reflective assignments and activities to assist students in articulating their learning.

• To learn about how the Center for Public Impact can support the integration of reflection assignments and activities into courses and programs.

Date: Tuesday, March 2nd

Register here.

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4. Inclusive pedagogy

This workshop will highlight methods of teaching in which instructors and students work together to create a supportive physical or virtual learning environment that gives each student equal access to learning and to ensure that both teacher and student participation promote thoughtfulness, inclusiveness, belonging, and mutual respect. Participants will review basic concepts and strategies related to inclusive pedagogy; work in groups to explore inclusive teaching strategies; identify two actionable tasks; and help shape and direct inclusive pedagogy at Bowling Green State University.

This workshop will be offered multiple dates during spring semester.

Register here.

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5. The Hybrid Hurdle Workshop

The Hybrid Hurdle: Transitioning Instruction to Meet Student Learning Needs

This workshop aims to prepare BGSU faculty members to construct plans for hybrid teaching and learning strategies. Faculty will focus on engaging online and onsite students in a Hybrid classroom using active learning strategies and standard room computer, video, and audio equipment. Hybrid models will be demonstrated. Faculty will also explore digital content options and resources for students to engage during class meetings. University guidelines for student interaction in the hybrid classroom will also be adopted.

DATES:

Register here.

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6. Information literacy and Its applications

Information, information literacy, and democracy: Preparing students to be informed citizens

Presented by:

1) Colleen Boff, Head Librarian of Curriculum Resources

2) Paul Valdez, Associate Director, BGSU Center for Public Impact

3) Maureen Barry; Assistant Professor, Reference and Instruction Reference Librarian

4) Edith Scarletto, Assistant Professor, Reference and Instruction Librarian

5) Chris Robinson-Nkongola, Assistant Professor, Reference and Instruction Librarian

“Information literacy (IL) is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning.” (Association of College and Research Libraries, 2015). IL concepts and skills apply to academic assignments, but how are we helping our students transfer those skills to everyday information gathering, particularly in the context of community engagement and preparing active, informed citizens in a democracy? In this two-part workshop, faculty will integrate information literacy knowledge practices and dispositions into a new or existing course unit, assignment, learning activity, or program. The first workshop will involve learning more about different information literacy techniques and resources. The second workshop will bring participants back together to share how they applied information literacy techniques and resources in courses, programs, or other areas.

Please fill out the registration form here.

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7. 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.