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1. Volleyball Takes on EMU Thursday night

The Volleyball team host the Eagles of Eastern Michigan this Thursday at 4 p.m. The first place Falcons look to remain undefeated on the season.

2. Celebrate Women's History Month at Falcons After Dark

Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs in celebrating Women's History Month at this week's Falcons After Dark! Celebrate bodies in motion with Super Games, test your knowledge with women-centered trivia and remember the night with black and white photos celebrating beauty in all forms.

See you there Friday 6-9 p.m. at the BTSU Ballroom!!!

3. Come see our in-person show, V IS FOR....

V is for... is a performance of things that are not often talked about. Whether it be sexuality, sexual violence, gender identity, body image, etc. BGSU V is for.. aims to shine a light on these issues that face our community. The performance will be available in person or via online streaming. As "Vagina Monologues" is not able to be performed this year, this show is a brand new compilation of personal stories and pieces mixed with various highlights of other artists.

Show dates (in-person at the BTSU Theatre):

Saturday, March 13 @ 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 14 @ 2 and 7 p.m.

Get your tickets here: https://v-is-for.ticketleap.com/

4. Support Survivors with The Cocoon

Looking for a way to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence? Hoping to gain experience working with the community directly? Apply today to be an On-Call Volunteer Advocate with The Cocoon!

Volunteers are on-call 3x a month to respond to crisis calls from the community on our 24/7 24/7 Hotline, Volunteers also respond to in-person outreaches, such as at the hospital or police station, as the need arises.

Applications for the spring training class of volunteers will be accepted until Tuesday, March 16. Apply today here.

The Cocoon is a comprehensive domestic and sexual violence agency providing shelter and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, stalking and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Our vision is to be a trusted partner, community leader and transforming voice in Wood County and the surrounding areas. We are committed to empowering those affected by abuse and driving social change that leads to safety, justice, nonviolence and equity for all people.

5. Virtual Event: Writing Women into History

Please join the Department of History for the Women's History Month Presentation, "Writing Women into History" by Dr. Ann Little.

Dr. Little will discuss the challenges of writing the histories of women for whom little documentation exists. She will use her own work on Esther Wheelwright as an example of these difficulties and then will facilitate an open conversation in which all attendees may participate.

The first 20 students to log in to the event will receive a signed copy of Dr. Little's book The Many Captivities of Esther Wheelwright (must pick up on campus).

Join the Zoom event here.

6. 8th Annual Graduate Communication Association (GCA) Conference, School of Media and Communication

Theme: Survival: Holding Our Own in Times Unknown

Dates: 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. The program can be found here.

Register for the conference here.

Last date to register: Sunday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m.

7. Join BGSU's Center for Public Impact for a coffee break!

BGSU CPI Coffee Break

Friday, March 19 | 12 p.m. via Zoom

Lori Hines, from BG Farmer's Market and Work Leads to Independence, helps to kick off this series! Join BGSU's Center for Public Impact for a short "coffee break" to meet Bowling Green community partners and discuss how they are playing a role in developing a thriving community.

Registration is required and this meeting will be recorded for future access.

Register here.

8. "LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology" is coming to BGSU

On Tuesday, April 6 the Beyond the Dream series will feature keynote and Q&A sessions with Justin Shaifer, LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology, Science Show Host & STEM Educator. The following sessions will be held VIRTUALLY!

Student Session will occur from 12 - 12:45 p.m.

Keynote Session will occur from 6 - 7:15 p.m.

A rising star in STEM education and advocacy, Justin J. Shaifer has a talent for understanding and inspiring GenZ. Justin’s goal “to be for STEM what ESPN is for sports” and to inspire young people to “embrace their inner nerd despite their surroundings,” springs from his own life experience. Justin regularly speaks to students, educators and corporate stakeholders around the world about the importance of STEM, STEM diversity and creating a pipeline of diverse STEM professionals.

Register here.

9. BGSU Levis Commons Temporary Mobility Print Station

A temporary Mobility Print station is available at the BGSU Levis Commons front desk. This printer is for BGSU faculty, staff and student use only and is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12pm-8pm. Configure your device for Mobility Print and send documents directly to the print station for pickup!

Information on BGSU’s Mobility Print service is available at www.bgsu.edu/mobilityprint.

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.

11. Participate in Research

Do you identify with a minoritized sexual identity?

The BGSU Department of Psychology is 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 a relatively low burden, including a one-time online survey that will take about 30-40 minutes. Responses to the survey are completely anonymous. Each person who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle to receive a $20 gift card from Amazon. There will be 15 gift cards that will be raffled off for this study. If you’re interested in learning more, please click here.

12. Stay on track with an online BGP class this summer!

World Languages & Cultures is offering ONLINE Summer semester classes, taught in English, that will fulfill BG Perspective requirements. Courses include: CLCV 2410 "Great Greek Minds" (6E1); CLCV 3800 "Classical Mythology" (offered both 6E1 & 6E2); FREN 2220 "French Culture" (6E1); GERM 2160 "Contemporary Germany" (6E1); ITAL 2620 "Italian-American Experience: Mafia, Migration, and the Movies (6E1); and RUSN 2150 "Russian Culture" (12E). Summer registration is open, so enroll today!

Contact your advisor or visit here for more details.

13. Summer 2021 Kids Camp Registration open!

Become a Happy Camper this Summer with the BGSU Recreation and Wellness Summer 2021 Kids Camp. Meet new friends, unique learning experiences, and have fun all while following COVID- 19 guidelines! Registration is OPEN! For more information visit the BGSU Recreation and Wellness website. Early bird registration ends Friday, May 14!

1. Spring Graduates: Fill out the Commencement Participation Interest Form

BGSU is pleased to share that we are exploring in-person commencement exercises for this spring. To ensure we can appropriately plan, we need our spring 2021 graduates to complete our Commencement Participation Interest Form.

This will help us better understand the possible attendance and capacity this spring. This form must be completed by March 10 (TODAY). Following the review of the responses, we will determine the number of ceremonies needed, along with dates, start times and capacity. We will then reach back out to you for a final RSVP with the ceremony options in late March.

2. Student Attendance Capacities for Outdoor Sports

We are happy to announce the student attendance capacities for outdoor sports this Spring. All tickets are free for students for these sports. And tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Student IDs must be shown upon entry.

Men's Soccer - 30 Students

Women's Soccer - 40 Students

Baseball - 50 Students

3. Do you miss Sean Oros?

Do you miss Sean Oros? Join the Honors Student Association from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, for a casual conversation with Sean! This is a great opportunity to take a break from school and catch up with friends. The Zoom link can be found in our Instagram bio @bgsuhsa or our GroupMe here.

Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact me: cakremp@bgsu.edu

4. Feminist Club

Join us at FORGE (feminist organization rallying for gender equity) this week as we brainstorm next semester’s activities. Join us for great conversation, community and advocacy every week on Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Our recurring zoom link is below. If there are any questions don't hesitate to email me at acara@bgsu.edu Hope to see you there!!

Topic: FORGE

Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom meeting here.

Meeting ID: 831 6439 6208

Passcode: 692870

5. Falcons After Dark: Honor Womxn’s History Month

Join Falcons After Dark and the Office of Multicultural Affairs this Friday, March 12 to Honor Womxn’s History Month. We will be celebrating with womxn trivia, self-portrait painting and with a special activity with the women’s soccer team! This event will take place on Friday, March 12 in the Ballroom from 6-9 p.m.

6. Zoom Yoga Class!

The Resident Student Association and the Yoga Club are hosting a free online yoga class on Sunday, March 14t at 2 p.m. The Zoom meeting ID is 651 998 9687 and the password is 0wRcvZ. We hope to see you there!

7. Electronics Recycling Event- Volunteers Needed!

The Office of Campus Sustainability is hosting a free, no-contact electronic recycling drive for the local community and we need volunteers to help run this event! If you’re interested in volunteering with us this Saturday, please email the Office of Campus Sustainability at greenbg@bgsu.edu and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible!

Details:

Date: Saturday, March 13

Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: BGSU Ice Arena Parking Lot (north side of Lot 10, the intersection of Merry Ave & Mercer Rd)

Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will be responsible for collecting recyclable electronic waste, known as e-waste, from cars that drive up to your recycling station. This is a great chance to receive service hours while helping the environment! You will not have to stay for the entire event if you have other obligations. For a full list of recyclable electronics, and why we must recycle them, visit our website here.

Masks are required to participate. There will be no direct contact with people dropping off electronic waste, and we are doing our best to ensure this event follows COVID-19 guidelines to make this a safe and fun experience! Disposable masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

Thank you!

8. New Organization, "Giving Victims a Voice" meeting Sunday night!

We have partnered with the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center to bring a new organization to campus, Giving Victims a Voice! Each week we will be discussing a pressing issue facing our campus and community and how we can strive to ensure the protection of victims' rights and a fair progression through our justice system. If you're interested, please join us over zoom this Sunday at 7 p.m. to help the voices of victims be heard and learn ways in which you can advocate for victims' rights on campus! Questions? Email oanders@bgsu.edu

Zoom ID: 790 3520 4431

Password: C5AwPs

9. Research Seminar with the CWGE

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity for a research seminar titled Personal and Collective Healing for Women of Color Using the Martial Arts: Preliminary Results of a Qualitative Dissertation

Trauma and cultural psychology have been critiqued for their failure to account for factors of relationship and place in trauma research, which may reinforce legacies of colonization and negatively affect mental health. Feminist conceptual frameworks and decolonizing research methods have been suggested as tools that can transform the discipline of psychological research and practice offering new possibilities for thinking through research and practices of trauma recovery. This presentation will outline preliminary findings as the researcher, Jacqueline Barco, doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Utah and martial arts practitioner for over 15 years, addresses these gaps in psychological trauma using feminist and decolonizing frameworks and individual narratives as data to explore the impact of colonization on women of color and how women of color make meaning of their own healing and recovery from trauma through participation in martial arts. The presentation will include a discussion of how the use of feminist and women of color research methodologies can be transformative in challenging the discipline to think and listen differently.

Email cwge@bgsu.edu to sign up

10. SPAN 2120 available online both 6-week summer sessions!

Complete your A&S foreign language sequence with an ONLINE SPAN 2120 Spanish Cultural Readings course this summer. Class is conducted in English.

Choose the First 6‐week session: SPAN 2120‐101W (#41560) or Second 6‐week session: SPAN 2120‐102W (#40054). Questions? Talk with your advisor, or contact WRLD at (419) 372‐2667.

Summer registration is open now - so don't delay, enroll TODAY! (Seats are filling quickly.)

11. Take Italian I & II online this Summer!

Did you know that speaking a second language can help your job search? Communication in the workplace is important and many US companies are in need of bilingual employees. World Languages & Cultures offers instruction in nine languages every academic year. Become a global citizen and expand your WRLD by learning a second language! Visit www.bgsu.edu/world or talk to your advisor about starting a foreign language.

You can begin this Summer! Learn the language of espresso, love, and life itself, opening doors to the beauty of Rome and Venice and the excellence of da Vinci, Fellini and Ferrari. Courses are delivered 100% online.

Take ITAL 1010-101W (#40989) the first 6-week Summer session, continue with ITAL 1020-101W (#41044) the second 6-weeks, and be halfway done with the 4-semester A&S Foreign Language requirement!

12. Write for BG Authors

BG Authors is a digital platform dedicated to talking about the world of literature! From author profiles, reading lists, book reviews and new editions we love to share it all. A newer branch of Falcon Media, we are looking for writers to talk about their favorite books and authors. If interested, please email Kylie Tusing at ktusing@bgsu.edu for more information.

13. Your Career Toolbox: Big Interview

Learn more about the features and how to effectively use the Big Interview platform. You are required to register for the event via HANDSHAKE.

14. Electronics Recycling Boxes at all Residence Halls

Attention students living in residence halls: Special collection boxes for recycling small electronics/technology are now located at the front desks of all residence halls. Electronics have become part of our campus-wide recycling effort for a national contest in which BGSU is currently participating entitled the “Campus Race to Zero Waste”. Old cell phones, batteries, charging cords/ear buds, small appliances, and any other type of electronic device can be recycled in these boxes. If you have a larger item, (broken microwave, video game, etc.) simply email greenbg@bgsu.edu to arrange for a pickup. Boxes will be at front desks through March 19th. There is also a free electronics recycling drive this coming Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Slater Family Ice Arena parking lot that is open to the entire community that will accept electronics items of all sizes, (no tube TVs or CRT screens).

1. Writing Tools and Resources

3/17, 1-2pm via WebEx

Writing Tools and Resources

This workshop will provide an overview of different writing tools and resources that are available to help your writing be more effective, productive and enjoyable.

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!

3/31 Reverse Outlines for Better Organization

4/7 Creating and Managing a Summer Writing Schedule

1. 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. 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 register here.

2. Intro to Canvas Studio Workshop

The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering an Intro to Canvas Studio workshop. Canvas Studio is a screen capture tool that makes it easy for faculty to create engaging videos right within Canvas. The Studio interface allows students and instructors to engage with media by implementing in-video commenting. Low-stakes quizzes can be added right within the video for low stakes student assessment. This workshop will demonstrate the features of Canvas Studio from producing and editing screen capture videos to utilizing student analytics.

This workshop is being offered on:

Friday, March 12th from 10-11:30 a.m.

Register here.

3. 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 23 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

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.

5. 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.

Because 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.

6. New Office Supply Vendor

BGSU is pleased to announce that Brown Enterprise Solutions (BES) will replace Office Depot as the approved vendor for office supplies and business essentials beginning March 22.

BES is a small, minority-owned company based in Ohio that is partnering with Staples for sourcing and distribution. Through this program, BGSU will have access to improved processes, experience cost savings, and help support diversity in our local community.

BGSU’s customized program includes:

Easy ordering through Falcons Purch

10% discount on all purchases for the first 90 days

Free next business day delivery on supply orders placed before 4pm

A wide assortment of products beyond traditional office supplies

Excellent customer service

Easy returns process

Join the BES account management team for a virtual training session on March 22 at 2 p.m. or March 23 at 1 p.m. For more information on these training sessions, please contact the BGSU Purchasing Department at purchasing@bgsu.edu.

Please watch for additional communications on Brown Enterprise Solutions including account information and user guides.

7. 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:

Tuesday, March 30th from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Register here.

8. Planning for Different Modalities

This workshop serves as a virtual space for us to reflect on and discuss aspects of teaching and learning specific to each modality BGSU offered this semester. Whether you are planning to refresh your course for next semester or preparing to shift your course to a new-to-you modality, this workshop is meant to help you plan and prepare for next semester. During the session we will share and discuss strategies for course delivery and design including course organization and navigation, student engagement and collaboration, and teaching tools and strategies for Hybrid, Remote and Online delivery.

DATES:

Thursday, April 1

Register here.

9. 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 here.

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.

10. Leave Bank Enrollment period to End

The Leave Bank is open and is accepting donated sick leave hours from eligible BGSU faculty and staff members until 5 p.m. on March 12, 2021.

Please go to the electronic submission form, and click on the “Enroll during Open Period.”

Please note that in order to be eligible to petition to withdraw from the leave bank that you must donate during the enrollment period.

For eligibility criteria, and policy, please see the Leave Bank enrollment information and click on the “Leave Bank Policy link”.

If you have any questions, please contact Pat Kelly in the Office of Human Resources at 2- 9272 or e-mail pdkelly@bgsu.edu