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Friday, March 12, 2021

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1. Come celebrate Women's History Month at Falcons After Dark tonight!

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 tonight at 6-9 p.m. in the BTSU Ballroom!!!

2. Gymnastics Senior Night tonight at 5

The BGSU gymnastics squares off against the Kent State Golden Flashes tonight at 5 p.m. at Anderson Arena. Following the meet, the Falcons will honor the senior members of their squad.

Can't make it out to the game? Watch here.

3. Volleyball game two versus EMU tonight

The Falcon volleyball team is back in action versus Eastern Michigan tonight at 4 p.m. The match will take place at the Stroh Center.

4. Come see our in-person show- Proceeds will benefit The Cocoon!

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:

March 13 @ 2 p.m.

March 14 @ 2 and 7 p.m.

Get your tickets here.

5. BGSU V Day Performance!

Every year, BGSU V Day performs a show to spread awareness for different issues facing women, children and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Show Dates-

Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m.

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

This year’s show is being performed both in-person and online. The in-person show will be presented in the Student Union Theater with a 34 person capacity. The online stream will have an unlimited capacity. Tickets are first come first serve for in person.

Purchase tickets here.

Email Melissa Palmer mjpalme@bgsu.edu with any questions!

6. Swim and Dive Team concludes season this Saturday

The Falcon Swim and Dive team conclude their season this Saturday in a home meet versus the Buffalo Bulls. The meet is scheduled to start at noon at Cooper Pool inside the Student Recreation Center. Limited seats are available.

If you cannot make the meet, watch here.

7. Men's Soccer home opener vs. SIUE on Sunday

The men's soccer team plays in their home opener this Sunday versus SIUE. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. at Cochrane Stadium. Limited seats are available.

If you cannot make the game, watch here.

8. Student Employee/Supervisor of the Year Nominations [Last Chance!]

In conjunction with National Student Employment Week, held April 12-16, 2021, Student Employment Services is taking the opportunity to formally recognize the contributions of Bowling Green State University Students who work. Students are nominated in four categories AND we are recognizing outstanding supervisors. The National Student Employment Week Advisory Committee is seeking nominations in the following categories:

On-Campus Student Employee of the Year
On-Campus Student Employee Team of the Year
On-Campus Student Employee Supervisor of the Year
External Student Employee of the Year
Internship & Co-op Student Employee of the Year

Visit here to submit your nomination(s).

All nominations must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 14 to be considered.

9. Come Learn About Design Thinking

Join the Marvin Center for Student Leadership for this session about Design Thinking, where you can engage with your peers in building confidence to navigate an unknown future and make meaningful contributions to their community and organization! This hour-long workshop is part of a larger series focused on 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:

Design Thinking (March 15th @ 7:30pm)

The session will occur virtually using the Zoom platform found at this link.

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

10. 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 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.

11. 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 bgsu.edu/annlittle.

12. 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.

13. Registration for Diversity Symposium closing soon

Presentation registrations for our annual Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity DUE SOON (an extension can be given by contacting cmora@bgsu.edu). The Symposium will be held this year virtually (asynchronously) with the website launching on Monday, March 29 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 at 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”

If you are faculty, 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.

14. Free Advanced Mindfulness Workshop!

Focused Falcons: Intermediate/Advanced is a free 4-week workshop to help manage stress, strengthen attention and increase memory.

Weekly sessions specifically designed for strengthening your ability to focus and pay attention. The workshop is designed for past participants of the Focused Falcons program or individuals who practice mindfulness on their own and are looking to deepen their practice. The program includes learning mindfulness meditation, stress management techniques, methods to respond to difficult situations, and skills to live with intention and purpose.

Workshops are free for BGSU students, faculty and staff in collaboration with the BGSUS Counseling Center.

Our beginner level workshop will be Tuesdays March 23rd and 30th and April 6th, and 13th from 12 – 12:50 p.m.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Register online here.

THRIVE is a campus-wide comprehensive well-being initiative. Learn more: www.bgsu.edu/thrive

For more information:

Morgan Alexander-Coster | Recreation and Wellness

morgale@bgsu.edu

15. Sustainability Webinar

Join BGSU Dining Sustainability Intern, Evan Levis, for a 30 minutes webinar about Food Equity. All webinars are FREE and registration can be found here. We hope to see you there!

16. Donate Meal Swipes

Donate meal swipes to the Falcon Care Program here.

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.

17. Discover France this Summer-without leaving home!

Summer registration is open now! Study French Culture, FREN 2220, from the comfort of your couch this Summer! In this BG Perspective-approved course, you’ll learn about the vibrant cultural, social, intellectual, and artistic life of the French. (Readings and class taught in English.)

This first 6-week Summer session course is 100% online, so enroll in FREN 2220-101W (#41554) today! Questions? Talk with your advisor or visit here.

18. Take Natural Hair Survey and 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.

Take the survey here.

1. Prizes for Students at WCHA Playoffs this weekend

The Falcon Hockey team host Northern Michigan in round one of the WCHA playoffs starting tonight. It is the best of three series in order to move onto round two. Puck drop is scheduled tonight for 7:07 p.m. Game two is set for Saturday at 7:07 p.m. And game three is set for Sunday at 5:07 p.m. if necessary. All games are held at Slater Family Ice Arena.

Students are eligible to win great prizes at each intermission. Students must be present at the game to win. Prizes include gift cards from Campus Pollyeyes, Buffalo Wild Wings and Falcon Outfitters.

Check your e-mails to see if you've been selected for a ticket to the WCHA Playoffs.

2. SMA Cornhole Night Tonight!

The Sport Management Alliance is hosting its cornhole night tonight at the Perry Field House from 7 - 9 p.m. The event is open to all SMA members, but you do need to bring an unopened hygiene product to get in. Come have fun tonight and get to know the other members of SMA!

3. Virtual Career Day with Automatic Feed Company

On Friday, March 12 from 2:30-4 p.m., BGSU TRIO program is inviting you to a virtual career day with Automatic Feed Company in Napoleon, OH. If you are interested in working in the engineering field, HR, or sales, come and join us to hear employee experiences from the company. This event is both in-person (201 Student Union) and via Zoom. Please register by using this link.

4. 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 p.m. on Sunday, March 21.

Zoom link here.

Password: bgsu

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!

5. Virtual Focus Group for First-Year Students - Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Hello, first-year students!

For our Public Relations capstone class we will be conducting a virtual focus group via Zoom about diversity and systemic racism on BGSU's campus and within the Bowling Green community. All participants' identities will remain confidential. Once the focus group is over you will be put into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Questions? Feel free to email Cassidy Burger at burgece@bgsu.edu

Event: Tuesday, March 16

Time: 7:30-8:15 p.m.

Platform: Zoom

Register here.

6. Movie Night: Women's History Month Edition - The Glorias

Join University Activities Organization for Movie Tuesday. We will be showing The Glorias in honor of Women's History Month on Tuesday, March 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. It will be completely virtual and will be available for 24hrs. So you can watch it on your own time until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday! The link and QR code will be posted on our social media. Follow us to stay up to date on our events this semester @bgsu_uao on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

7. Education Abroad Live Virtual Information Sessions Every Tuesday

Interested in learning more about studying, interning, and travelling abroad? The Office of International Programs and Partnerships will continue to offer LIVE Virtual Information Sessions every Tuesday from 11-11:30AM via Zoom. Attending an information session is the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU! If interested, please register here or contact edabroad@bgsu.edu for the link to join.

If you are unable to attend a live session, please visit our website to view the presentation and to set up a time to meet virtually with an Education Abroad staff member.

Feel free to contact Education Abroad, International Programs and Partnerships at edabroad@bgsu.edu or (419) 372-0479 for more information. We hope to see you there!

8. Free St. Patrick's Day Strength Circuit

Looking for a fun and active way to celebrate? You are in luck! Join Lauren for a total body strength circuit class designed in a fun way…all in groups of lucky 7's! Appropriate for all fitness levels. Let’s empower each other and get stronger together!

Space is limited & registration is required. Register here.

Location: Student Recreation Center, Studio B

9. Cocoon supply drive hosted by the American Medical Women's Association

The American Medical Women's Association is collecting items for the Cocoon which is a domestic abuse and sexual violence shelter here in BG. There are drop boxes located in the student union at the bottom of both sets of stairs. Currently, the most needed items include toilet paper, liquid laundry detergents (no pods or powder), plastic cups, plastic forks, plastic spoons, tall white drawstring kitchen trash bags, Q-tips, new women's underwear - all sizes, pots and pans and non-refrigerated microwave meals. Contact bgsu.amwa@gmail.com with any questions!

10. Computer Science courses to be offered in Summer 2021

Summer sessions are great opportunities for students to accelerate or catch up with degree requirements. Computer Science Department is offering a set of exciting courses this summer. To find your favorite summer courses, see this flyer.

To get more details of the courses, check this out here.

11. Enroll in (BGP) "Great Greek Minds" this Summer!

This summer take CLCV 2410-Great Greek Minds ONLINE, fulfill a BG Perspective requirement and read the Great Works. These pieces continue to shape our own thinking on history, literature, drama, epic, philosophy, poetry and rhetoric. Understand the past; act and be mindful in the present; predict and create the future! CLCV 2410-101W (#40053) is taught 100% online the first 6-week summer session. Summer registration is open now, so register today for this popular class before all seats are filled!

12. HP 2150 Summer Course

Are you wanting to enroll in a course this summer that can help you improve your overall health? If so, please consider enrolling in HP 2150: Health and Wellness. This course is open to all majors and is 100% online. This course is three credit hours and is offered in the first session (May 26th - July 8th) and the second session (July 12th-July 20th). If you want to know more about the course, please e-mail Ms. Hartzog, who teaches this course, at mhartzo@bgsu.edu.

13. CPR and Lifeguarding Certification Courses

Want to Learn How to Save a Life?

CPR and Lifeguarding Certification courses are offered to students, faculty/staff and community members and are conducted by American Red Cross certified instructors.

CPR and First Aid Course

This is a blended learning course featuring 2 online simulation learnings, which combines web-based learning with an in-class skills session. The online portion needs to be completed before the in-class session. Participants must bring a printed out certificate of completion of both online portions in order to be admitted to the in-class session of the class. Class sizes are limited to 4 participants.

In Person Course Schedule

CPR

April 6th | 3 – 5 p.m.

May 7th | 2 – 4 p.m.

Cost

Recreation and Wellness Student Employees: $70

BGSU Student or SRC Member: $90

Non-Member: $110

Lifeguard Training

The American Red Cross blended learning lifeguard course prepares you to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in and around the water. Participants complete the eLearning portion and present proof of completion to enter the in-person skill sessions at the Student Recreation Center. Class sizes are limited to 4 participants.

In Person Course Schedule

Lifeguard

March Class

March 12th | 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Prerequisite)

March 27th | 9 AM – 6 PM

March 28th | 12 – 7 PM

March 29th | 5:30 – 7:30 PM (This time will only be used if we need more time in the class)

April Class

April 9th | 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Prerequisite)

April 24th | 9 AM – 6 PM

April 25th | 12 – 7 PM

April 26th | 5:30 – 7:30 PM (This time will only be used if we need more time in the class)

May Class

May 7th | 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Prerequisite)

May 22nd | 9 AM – 6 PM

May 23rd | 12 – 7 PM

May 24th | 5:30 – 7:30 PM (This time will only be used if we need more time in the class)

Cost

Recreation and Wellness Student Employees: $125

BGSU Student or SRC Member: $175

Non-Member: $200

Register in person at the Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk or by calling 419.372.2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Department of Recreation and Wellness

aquatics@bgsu.edu | 419.372.2000

bgsu.edu/recwell

1. Weight Loss Program Starting Soon!

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.

1. Connecting Learning Expectations with Assessment

In this workshop, participants will identify strategies for how to connect what they want students to know with how they plan on assessing them. There will be active discussion on best practices for creating a clear statement on course expectations, as well as preparing a schedule and method of assessments. Additionally, participants will identify how to connect learning expectations to class activities and assignments.

Register here for the Monday, March 15 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Connecting Learning Expectations with Assessment workshop offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence in collaboration with the Office of Academic Assessment.

2. Community Engagement Tracking System

Track Your Community Engagement Activities with Collaboratory

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

Dates: March 16 / April 21

Register here.

3. 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 Tuesday, March 16.

Register here.

4. Assessing Course Design and Delivery

The design elements of an online or remote course can influence both the teaching and learning that occur within the course. In this workshop, participants will reflect on their online and remote course design and delivery, review standards for high quality course design (Quality Matters and BGSU Rubrics) and share best practices for (re)designing an effective, engaging, and well-structured online course.

Dates:

Friday, March 26 from Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Friday, April 23 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Register here.

5. Win free fall semester parking!

Join the campus community to celebrate BGSU One Day, click here on April 6-7 for BGSU’s 36-hour online fundraising campaign! Form a team of up to five people within your department or with friends/colleagues across campus. The team who brings in the most gifts will be our winning team and receive parking passes for Fall 2021 semester.

Register your team today here. Only one registration is needed per team.

Questions? Contact Kate Zenone, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at czenone@bgsu.edu.