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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

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  1. Falcon Hockey hosts Alabama-Huntsville tonight
  2. IOU biweekly meeting
  3. BGSU Pre-PT Club Guest Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Kish
  4. BGSU Science Cafe: Algae's Upside
  5. Join the Air Force as an Officer!
  6. Feminist Organization Rallying for Gender Equity
  7. Food Justice & Equity @ BGSU meeting
  8. Tammy Thurman retiring from Accessibility Services
  9. Financial Peace University courses start this week!
  10. Women of Color Leadership Summit with CWGE
  11. Project Connect donation challenge
  12. Know a student in crisis? Here's how to help!
  13. Participate in Natural Hair Survey, Win $20 Gift Card
  14. Grab-N-Go Food Bags
  15. Donate meal swipes
  16. Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony
  17. Project Connect donation drive
  18. Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)

Students

  1. Do you want to win a $15 Amazon gift card? Learn more!
  2. Painting with a Twist: Led by Jacque Moon
  3. Career Chats: Building Your Online Falcon Network on 2/25
  4. Come Learn About Mission Statements and Leadership Philosophy
  5. Final USG Election Information Session being held tomorrow
  6. Marketing Tips with Alpha Phi Omega!
  7. Falcons After Dark: Throwback Theme
  8. Virtual Murder Mystery with Alpha Phi Omega!
  9. Enroll in the Life Design Leadership Certificate!
  10. RSA Scholarship Opportunity
  11. Social Entrepreneurship Workshop by SocialVentures
  12. Community Art Project
  13. Apply to be in SICSIC!
  14. Chance TO WIN $25 Amazon giftcard!! Complete this short survey for UAO!
  15. Free Weight Loss Program!
  16. Virtual Focus Group - Chance to win $25 gift card

Graduate Students

  1. Writing strategies for When You're Stuck
  2. 8th Annual Graduate Communication Association Conference
  3. Creative and Research Project Contest
  4. LGBTQ+ Research Study - may earn $20 giftcard!

Faculty and Staff

  1. Making the Most of Your Week workshop
  2. Inclusive Pedagogy
  3. NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge
  4. Flipped Classroom: One Step at a Time
  5. Community-Based Learning Fundamentals Workshop
  6. Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2021
Campus Update Archive

1. Falcon Hockey hosts Alabama-Huntsville tonight

The Falcon hockey team hosts Alabama-Huntsville in the final home regular-season matchup tonight in a conference matchup. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:07 p.m.

If you cannot make it to the game, watch live here.


2. IOU biweekly meeting

Join It's On Us for our biweekly meeting on Wednesday, February 24 at 5 p.m. We will be discussing projects for the rest of the year and how the law often fails survivors of sexual assault.

You can join here.

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3. BGSU Pre-PT Club Guest Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Kish

The pre-physical therapy club will be meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. We will be having guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Kish, who will be serving as the Director of Admissions and an Associate Clinical Professor for the newly developed physical therapy program at Bowling Green State University that will begin this fall. She will be giving us a summary of the program and where it is in development, then open things up for questions from those at the meeting. Please come to this meeting with questions for Dr. Kish.

If you are interested, please contact Cory Baird (bairdc@bgsu.edu) for more information and the zoom link!

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4. BGSU Science Cafe: Algae's Upside

Dr. Chris Ward, an assistant professor in microbial ecology at BGSU’s Biology Department, will discuss the what, why and how of algal biofuels and bioproducts.

Thursday, February 25 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m

BGSU Science Café This is the fourth in a series of events to highlight the important work being done by BGSU researchers that impacts the quality of life in our region, the state and the world. Registration is required for the livestream.

For additional information, call 419-372-9865 or email publicimpact@bgsu.edu. Sponsored by the Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies, Division of Research and Economic Engagement, and the Center for Public Impact.

Register today: bgsu.edu/science-cafe

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5. Join the Air Force as an Officer!

Save the date! Join us for an informational online seminar held on Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. This enlightening seminar will be a great opportunity to have all questions regarding the Air Force ROTC program answered, along with more exciting details about the world’s greatest Air Force and how you can get involved. Whether you want to be a flight nurse, a pilot in the world’s most advanced aircraft, or an engineer, the Air and Space Forces offer you an opportunity to serve your country in a rewarding career.

If interested, please contact Capt MacMillan at det620@bgsu.edu to RSVP. Can’t wait to see you there!

6. Feminist Organization Rallying for Gender Equity

Are you passionate about social justice? Are you looking for a way to advocate for gender equity? FORGE welcomes you to join us this Thursday at 6pm on zoom using the link below. This week we will be welcoming a guest speaker from the Cocoon. They will be presenting about domestic and sexual violence myths and facts. We would love to see you there! Feel free to reach out and email me with any questions at acara@bgsu.edu

Join Zoom meeting here.

Meeting ID: 831 6439 6208 Passcode: 692870

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7. Food Justice & Equity @ BGSU meeting

Get involved with Food Justice and Equity @ BGSU by coming to our virtual meeting with the Steering Committee.

You can:

Learn about volunteer opportunities,

Link with different departments within the university that care about the health of students and the community,

Stay up to date on events surrounding food insecurity.

Email Hannah, at hrkoch@bgsu.edu and she can send you a calendar invite to the meeting!

Thursday, February 25 at 8-9 a.m. via Zoom.

Visit the Food Justice and Equity @ BGSU website.

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8. Tammy Thurman retiring from Accessibility Services

Please join the Office of Accessibility Services in congratulating Tammy Thurman, Adaptive Material Specialist/Administrative Assistant on her upcoming retirement. Tammy has worked in Accessibility Services for over 15 years and has made a positive impact on many students with disabilities. Her last day at BGSU is Friday, February 26. Messages can be sent to her at tammyt@bgsu.edu.

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9. Financial Peace University courses start this week!

Are you ready to change your life and live a life of Financial Peace? Join us Thursday, February 25 at St. Thomas More University Parish for an in-person (socially distanced of course) class.

You can register here OR if you are unsure, join us for the first class and decide after!

The course is a 9-week course. If you are a student, we have scholarship money available! Contact Aimee Holley (amholley5@gmail.com) or the staff at St. Thomas More University Parish for more information.

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10. Women of Color Leadership Summit with CWGE

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity as we celebrate Womxn's History month with the Women of Color Leadership Summit! This event takes place over three days!

Monday, March 8 from 3-4 p.m.: Choosing to Challenge: Works and Conversation on Creating a More Gender-Equal World. Join Fariha Róisín, Natalie Scenters-Zapico and Leila Chatti as they discuss and share some of their literary works that explore womanhood and ways to create an inclusive and more gender-equal world. See the poets below:

Franny Choi

Natalie Diaz

Staceyann Chin

Register here.

Tuesday, March 9: Finding Your Role in the Social Justice Movement, pre-recorded and will be available on YouTube 3/9 at noon with Ashley Futrell, Attorney at Law at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP.

Wednesday, March 10: Kirby Overton, Dean of the College of Business, University of Findlay, Session title: Wife, Mom, Boss: Making peace with your own excellence, pre-recorded and will be available on YouTube 3/10 at noon

Contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity at cwge@bgsu.edu with any questions.

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11. 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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12. Know a student in crisis? Here's how to help!

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 Friday, March 19 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Register here and learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!

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13. Participate in Natural Hair Survey, Win $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.

Click here to take the survey.

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14. 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.

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15. Donate Meal Swipes

Donate meal swipes to the Falcon Care Program using this link.

Swipes will provide short-term solutions for students who are experiencing food insecurity. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 419-372-2843.

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16. Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony

The Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations, and advisors on April 15th 2021. Nominations and applications for several of these awards are currently open, and we need your help to spread the word!

Important Information:

Nominations for these awards will close on Sunday, February 28th at 11:59pm.

Nominate students here.

The Applauding Excellence Award Ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 15th.

Descriptions and requirements can be found in the clickable links.

Please help us celebrate outstanding Falcons by nominating them for one or more of the following awards:

President's Award for Distinguished Service - apply here

Student Life Award - apply here

Outstanding Community Service Award - apply here

Student Organization Member of the Year - apply here

Student Organization Advisor of the Year - apply here

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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17. Project Connect donation drive

It's On Us and The Division of Diversity and Belonging are teaming up to help collect donations for Project Connect. This is working towards providing a broad range of direct services to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness or poverty.Donations can be dropped off at any time in the donation drop box outside of 207 Hayes Hall.

For any questions please contact itsonus@bgsu.edu

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18. Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)

The call for undergraduate presentations is now open for our annual Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity. The Symposium will be held this year virtually (asynchronously) with the website launching on Monday the 29h of March 2021 at bgsu.edu/USDConference.

Undergraduate students from any discipline are encouraged to submit a presentation on any topic related to diversity in the broadest sense (including topics on culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, age, and disability). Group presentations based on classroom work as well as presentations created outside the classroom as part of a research, scholarly, or creative project with a faculty mentor will be accepted. Student presentations will be uploaded to the symposium website and will have to have to include some pre-recorded or written narration.

DEADLINE FOR PRESENTATION REGISTRATION: 19th of March 2021. Please submit presentation proposals here.

Keynote Speaker will be Khani Begum, Associate Professor of English, Arts and Sciences: “Diversity Now: The Importance of Centering Diversity in Education for a Less Divisive and Safer Future.”

Please consider also to:

Share this call for presentations widely with your students.

Have your students attend the symposium virtually as a class to complete an assignment related to diversity

Be one of our judges at the symposium by signing up here.

Judging can be done remotely and asynchronously any time starting the week of the 29th of March.

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1. Do you want to win a $15 Amazon gift card? Learn more!

Join University Activities Organization for Trivia Thursday. We will be hosting a virtual trivia night starting at 6pm on Thursday (2/25). This week's theme is BGSU so gather your school spirit and knowledge to have some fun! The winner will get a $15 Amazon gift card! We hope to see you there! Follow us on social media @bgsu_uao to stay updated on all our events!

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2. Painting with a Twist: Led by Jacque Moon

Come relax with us and do some painting! UAO is hosting a Painting with a Twist event on Thursday (2/25) starting at 7:30 p.m. Students will be able to follow along with Jaque Moon as she shows you how to paint an Afro Art Piece for Black History Month! Release your inner creative with us! There is a virtual and in-person option for anyone who doesn't feel comfortable coming in person! The room number will be released on our social media so stay tuned! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @bgsu_uao

Meeting ID: 822 0311 4975

Password: 1

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3. Career Chats: Building Your Online Falcon Network on 2/25

Join an interactive discussion regarding how to build one's online network of BGSU peers and alumni that highlights LinkedIn and Handshake platforms.

Career Chats: Building Your Online Falcon Network / Thursday, February 25 from 2-3 p.m.

To register for the event, click here.

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

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4. Come Learn About Mission Statements and Leadership Philosophy

Join the Marvin Center for Student Leadership for this session about Mission Statements, where you can engage with your peers in creating your own leadership philosophy! This hour-long workshop is part of a larger series focused around some of the topics included in the BGSU Leadership Achievement Award. For more information about the BGSU Leadership Achievement Award, feel free to reference our website.

Upcoming Session:

Mission Statement and Leadership Philosophy (02/25/2021 at 7:30 p.m.) The session will occur virtually using the Zoom platform found at this link.

For any questions, please contact us at leadership@bgsu.edu.

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5. Final USG Election Information Session being held tomorrow

The final Election Session for the Undergraduate Student Government is being held tomorrow night at 7:15 p.m. via Zoom.

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. Marketing Tips with Alpha Phi Omega!

Join Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed national service fraternity in learning marketing tips from our Marketing Chair Misty Lovejoy! Alpha Phi Omega is built on leadership, friendship, and service and is open to any undergraduate or graduate student! Join us on Friday, February 26 at 3 p.m. on Zoom to learn about marketing strategies and skills while getting to know brothers! Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @aphiozk and email aaprice@bgsu.edu if you have any questions!

Zoom link.

Password: 1923

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7. Falcons After Dark: Throwback Theme

Join Falcons After Dark for a special throwback theme featuring Dance Dance Revolution, Just Dance, and throwback crafts! This event will take place on Friday, February 26 from 6-9 p.m. in the BTSU Ballroom.

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8. Virtual Murder Mystery with Alpha Phi Omega!

Join Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed national service fraternity in a virtual murder mystery party! Alpha Phi Omega is built on leadership, friendship and service and is open to any undergraduate or graduate student! Join us on Saturday, February 27 at 2 p.m. to play a virtual muder mystery party game and get to know brothers! Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @aphiozk and email aaprice@bgsu.edu if you would like to sign up or have any questions!

Zoom link here.

Meeting ID: 865 2997 7124

Passcode: COR

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9. Enroll in the Life Design Leadership Certificate!

The Marvin Center for Student Leadership and the Office of Student Success and Life Design are excited to announce a brand new Life Design Leadership Certificate (LDLC). This certificate is a program that will help you develop the mindsets and tools necessary to live a meaningful, purpose-driven life as a leader on campus and beyond. Join us to build confidence in navigating an unknown future, and make meaningful contributions to your community and organization. This certificate will build on the Life Design framework to empower you to enhance your personal and leadership development.

This certificate is a six-week program that will take place on Tuesday evenings beginning Tuesday, March 2nd from 6-7:30 p.m. This program is free for BGSU students and will take place virtually using the Zoom platform. To learn more and register for this opportunity, visit www.bgsu.edu/LDLC.

Participants will receive a Zoom link, as well as an invitation to join the accompanied Canvas course, via email after registering for this opportunity. Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at leadership@bgsu.edu.

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10. RSA Scholarship Opportunity

If you are living on campus next year, please consider applying for the Resident Student Association Scholarship. There are two $500 scholarships for on-campus students who embody community, leadership, diversity and unity. Applications are open now and close on Tuesday, March 2.

Application Requirements:

Must have lived in on-campus housing for a minimum of one semester

You must live on-campus next year, 2021-2022

You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA

You must exhibit embodiment of the RSA values of community, leadership, diversity and unity

You must show evidence of having made significant contributions to your Residence hall or RSA

The application can be found on the RSA Presence Page or logging into Presence at this link.

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11. Social Entrepreneurship Workshop by SocialVentures

The BGSU Center for Public Impact is proud to partner with SocialVentures of central Ohio to present a social entrepreneurship workshop! Join us on Thursday, March 4 from 3:00-4:30 p.m.; sign up here.

Over a 90-minute workshop, we will learn what social entrepreneurship is, how it has evolved, how to start a social enterprise, and key tips for social enterprise management. There will also be Q&A time with our presenters!

Our partners, SocialVentures, is a nonprofit based on Columbus, Ohio that creates and connects community resources to businesses that create social impact. The organization also advocates for, develops and funds businesses that address social problems in the community.

Email bgab@bgsu.edu with any questions - we look forward to seeing you!

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12. Community 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.

Using art, create and share your experience and perseverance.

All art should be dropped off to the CVPE (280 Hayes Hall) by Monday, April 1.

At the time of drop off participants will be given a post card to write what their artwork means to them and their experience. CVPE will take a photo of the creation to attach to the postcard and send anonymously to another participant.

All artwork will be displayed anonymously 4/5/21-4/7/21 during the “What Were You Wearing?” installation in BTSU 207.

On Monday, April 12 all participants will be notified that they can come and pick up their original artwork in addition to a photo/postcard from another member of the BGSU community.

Questions: jamielw@bgsu.edu

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13. 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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14. Chance TO WIN $25 Amazon giftcard!! Complete this short survey for UAO!

Please complete this short survey about UAO for a chance to win a $25 Amazon giftcard!

Survey here.

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15. 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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16. Virtual Focus Group - Chance to win $25 gift card

Share your experience in a virtual focus group and have a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

The Office of Academic Assessment is looking for undergraduate focus group volunteers to discuss their experiences. The purpose of the focus group is to gather and understand student academic expectations post-COVID-19 at BGSU. There will be a raffle for two $25 Amazon gift cards for participating in a virtual focus group and the potential of getting a service hour!

We will be hosting virtual focus groups on:

Monday, March 1st from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Monday, March 1st from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, March 1st from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 2nd from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 3rd from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

To sign up for a virtual focus group time, click here.

Email confirmation and reminders will be sent to all participants prior to each focus group. There also will be information about WebEx, the online video conferencing platform we are using, sent out via email.

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1. Writing Strategies for When You're Stuck

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

Strategies for When You’re Stuck

This workshop will provide practical advice and a place to discuss current challenges with supportive peers. We will discuss strategies for getting back on track, and for continuing to make progress.

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!

3/10 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

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2. 8th Annual Graduate Communication Association Conference

8th Annual Graduate Communication Association (GCA) Conference School of Media and Communication

Theme: Survival: Holding Our Own in Times Unknown

March 19th & 20th, 2021

The Graduate Communication Association (GCA) is an organization of media and communication scholars in the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, whose interdisciplinary set-up studies the varying natures and impacts of communication between humans.

GCA invites fellow scholars to the 8th Annual Graduate Communication Association Conference. Our theme this year is Survival: Holding Our Own in Times Unknown. It goes without saying that this has been an incredulous year for the whole world. Yet, we wake up every day and carry on our lives, making the best of what we have. In this world, communication is mediated, technological, barely in-person – in short: it has changed drastically.

Alumni Panels:

Being an MA Student

Graduating in Three Years

The Job Search

Paper Panels:

Marginalized Voices

Digital Media Cultures

The COVID-19 Impact on Communication

Publishing as a Graduate Student

Film, TV, Culture

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3. Creative and Research Project Contest

The WGSS Program is seeking research and creative project submissions for our annual student Symposium. Entries are judged by faculty and the public and winners also receive cash prizes! The first 20 entries will also receive $20 so get your entry in soon.

For more information, please visit here.

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4. LGBTQ+ Research Study - may earn $20 giftcard!

Do you identify as a sexual minority?

We are currently recruiting participants (18+) for a study examining intersectionality in relation to health behaviors. Intersectionality helps us understand how one’s various identities (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status) impacts health outcomes.

A key piece of this study investigates intersectionality in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) adults.

Participation is relatively low burden, including a one-time online survey that will take about 30-40 minutes, and responses to the survey are completely anonymous. Each person who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle to receive a 20 dollar gift card from Amazon. There will be fifteen (15) gift cards that will be raffled off for this study.

If you’re interested in learning more, please click this link to take the survey.

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1. 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.

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2. 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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3. NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge

The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity’s (NCFDD) 14-Day Writing Challenge for spring, 2021 runs from March 22 to April 4. Registration is free for all NCFDD members. The Registration Deadline is March 17.

Since BGSU has an institutional NCFDD membership, you simply need to register your membership (if you haven’t already done so) here. All BGSU faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars have access. Select Bowling Green State University as your home institution and then register to become an NCFDD member for free.

Once you are a member, you can sign up for the 14-Day Writing Challenge here.

Faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars are all welcome to participate in this event.

If you have questions, please contact the Center for Faculty Excellence: cfe@bgsu.edu

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4. Flipped Classroom: One Step at a Time

Have you thought about flipping your classroom, but didn’t know where to start? This session will help you plan one lesson for “flipping” and show how you can use assessment to design classroom activities to enhance student learning. Come prepared with a class in mind, or you can learn from what the presenter has already done in her class, as we will be doing hands-on activities throughout the session. Whether you have already started changing your classroom or are just in the beginning stages, you will learn something new.

Learning Objectives:

Record a lecture and post to Canvas for asynchronous student lectures;

Produce a quiz in Canvas for assessment of learning material for future classroom activities;

Create alternative activities for engaged learning and authentic learning experiences based on prior learning materials posted to Canvas.

Register here.

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5. 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).

DATE:

Tuesday, March 23rd from 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Register here.

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6. Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2021

The deadline for submitting software requests (for classrooms, computer labs and mobile device carts) for the 2021 Summer and Fall Semesters is April 30, 2021.

To request a software installation, please submit a Lab/Classroom Software Install Request form.

ITS will attempt to complete software installations needed for the first week of classes that are submitted after the deadline; however, these will be handled in the order received and may not be available for the start of the session/semester.

You may refer to the same webpage linked above for more information on software requests not required for the start of a semester/session.

Please direct any questions to Information Technology Services (ITS) at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.

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7. 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.