BGSU Campus Update

Monday, April 5, 2021

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1. Gerrymandering in a Time of Redistricting

BGSU Votes is lucky to have two established community organizers participating in a panel discussion on their experience working to end partisan gerrymandering in Michigan with the organization Voters Not Politicians. Katie Fahey, organization founder, and Nancy Wang, current Executive Director, will be available in a panel format to describe their own successful grassroots organizing, important information to have heading into a new redistricting time, and expertise on how young people can make a difference in their respective communities! Join on this Zoom link.

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2. What Were You Wearing? (April 6th, 7th, 8th)

Displays in the What Were You Wearing? exhibit show recreations of actual outfits survivors working with The Cocoon were wearing when they were sexually assaulted. This display addresses the myth that what survivors were wearing at the time of their assault caused them to be victimized. An advocate from the Cocoon will be available at the time of the event.

Where: BGSU Student Union Room 207

When: April 6th, 7th, and 8th

Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Facebook event link here.

3. Creating and Managing a Summer Writing Schedule

4/7, 1-2 p.m. via WebEx

Creating and Managing a Summer Writing Schedule We will discuss strategies for creating manageable writing goals, sticking to daily writing, and knowing how much to write. Participants will leave with a customized daily writing calendar that begins on April 30 and ends in August.

Format: Guided activity

Register here.

Participation is remote and can be asynchronous. Workshops are targeted toward graduate students, but open to all. This is the final workshop in the Spring 2021 series. If you need to access a previous workshop video, email Tabby Violet at tviolet@bgsu.edu.

4. Earth Day with WSA

Join World Student Association this Thursday at 7:30pm to celebrate Earth Day! Come hang out for some fun activities and to talk about the importance of Earth day. If you can't join us in person in BTSU 316 we will have a livestream on our Instagram page @wsabgsu!

5. Mental Health Break

Come join us at our Mental Health Break event!! There will be a plethora of organizations at this event that has a goal to help spreads awareness of different aspects in mental health. Join us in playing games, discussing mental health, Zumba and so much more! We look forward to seeing you there !

6. Register for the SAAM 5K & Dog Walk on April 10

Show your support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and stay active by participating in the SAAM 5K and Dog Walk! This event is a fundraiser and benefit for the Center for Violence Prevention and Education and the Cocoon.

Participants receive a t-shirt and dogs receive a bandana, guaranteed only for registrations received by April 2. Registration is required.

Date: Saturday, April 20

Time: 9 AM - Packet Pickup | 10 AM - 5K | 10:15 AM - Dog Walk

Location: Race begins and ends at the Student Recreation Center

Cost: BGSU Students: $15 | Non-Students: $20

7. Canvas SCORM LTI maintenance scheduled for April 10

On Saturday, April 10, between 4-5 a.m., Instructure will perform maintenance to the Canvas SCORM LTI. Users who have the SCORM LTI installed for their account may be unable to access it during the maintenance window.

Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu

8. Help a Falcon in crisis! Training Opportunity

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 Tuesday, April 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register here.

9. Virtual Conference on Violence Prevention, Advocacy, and Response

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join It’s On Us and the Center for Violence Prevention and Education at BGSU via Zoom for an afternoon of discussion on violence prevention, advocacy, and response! This virtual conference on April 13th from 11a.m. - 2 p.m. will share insights from members of the BGSU community and beyond. Be a part of the conversation on topics including: trauma; survivor support; implicit bias; bystander intervention; and human trafficking. The first 50 registrants will receive an It’s On Us swag.

Register here.

Please email itsonus@bgsu.edu for more information or with questions.

10. An offer you can't refuse...Mafia in Film BGP class!

Enroll in the 100% online course ITAL 2620-401W (#42365) "Italian American Experience: Mafia, Migration, and the Movies" this Summer. The class satisfies the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. and Humanities and Arts BG Perspective requirements. In this first 6-week session course (May 26-July 8), you'll identify and explore cross-cultural and transnational stereotypes of the phenomenon of the Italian Mafia in America and Italy. Taught in English. ...Need to wait until Fall? Register for ITAL 2620-101W (#72333). (When searching, leave the Campus blank to find these courses.) Register for one of the popular web courses while seats are still available!

11. BGSU-affiliated employees to be added to Bridge training system

On April 4, 2021, BGSU expanded access to the Bridge training application to include BGSU-affiliated employees in the following areas: Military/A (ROTC), Chartwells, and Flight Center. Bridge is the University’s enterprise training system and provides both required and optional online training courses for BGSU faculty, staff and students.

Users will receive notification from their supervisor and/or HR if they are required to complete a training course.

12. Stay on track with an online BG Perspective class this Summer

World Languages & Cultures is offering multiple 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! When searching, select "Distance" as the Campus to see details. Contact your advisor or visit here for more details.

1. 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

2. UAO Meeting - Leadership Opportunities Available

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! 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!) ZOOM ID: 848 939 4412

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.

3. Tour the BGSU Greenhouse this Tuesday and Wednesday!

Check out the BGSU greenhouse, one of BGSU’s hidden gems this week. Features include an aquaponics system, integrated pest management system, food crops and many other sustainable practices and of course all kinds of beautiful and interesting plants, trees, and flowers. Tours are free and open to the BGSU community this Tuesday, April 6th and Wednesday, April 7th at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00 pm, and 12:30 pm and require a prior sign up. Masks and social distancing are required. Greenhouse is located across from the College Park Office Building and next to the Technology building. The entrance is located on the west side of the building. Sign up here. Contact greenbg@bgsu.edu with any questions.

4. Spring In to Drop-In's!

Drop-in to the Career Center to clarify your summer internship and employment plans! In 15-20 minutes you can address almost any career-related topic including resumes and cover letters. Stop by or call this Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Professional headshots are also offered on Friday from 1:00 pm - 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

5. Join BGSU Dems for a viewing of “Before The Flood”

8:30 pm via zoom going bgsu dems to watch before the flood a movie (2016) where they discuss the dangers and solutions to climate change. of climate change!

Zoom link: Join bgsu dems Zoom Meeting here.

Meeting ID: 869 6210 2845

Passcode: 057539

6. Join RSA for Springo!

Join the Resident Student Association for some spring bingo in the BTSU Multipurpose Room on Tuesday, April 6th from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Come and get into the spring spirit and win some cool prizes! We hope to see you there!

7. Last chance to register: LGBTQ+ Graduating Students - Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation is our annual recognition of LGBTQ+ graduating students (undergrads and grads included - all LGBTQ+ identifying students who will graduate in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021). The theme for this year's Lavender Graduation is "Pride Perseveres!" We will hold both an in-person ceremony (4/14/21 at 4 pm - maximum of 2 guests per graduate) and will celebrate our graduates on our social media (with permission only). Please fill out this [form] ASAP (no later than 4/5/21) here.

Contact Dr. Stygles with questions (kstygle@bgsu.edu).

8. Employer Spotlight: Disney College Program General Information Session: 4/8/21

Since 1981, the Disney College Program has represented a life-changing experience for hundreds of thousands of students. Join Christy Marciari, Recruiter with Disney Internships and Programs to learn more about the program components and why it could be the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you in the future.

To register, click here.

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

9. University Libraries Ambassadors Take & Make Craft Event

Join the UL Ambassadors in "braiding together" a take and make craft. Share in a simple, enjoyable activity that brings us closer together in a time full of distance. Friends can pick up a friendship bracelet kit and take a few minutes to enjoy the little things! Save for yourself or gift to someone special. Tag us on social media with your finished product.

All kits were isolated prior to the event. Kits will be available on the 7th floor of Jerome Library. While supplies last.

10. Fun Service Hour Opportunity

Are you looking for a chance to get an easy extra service hour? You're in luck! FORGE is hosting their 3rd and final packing party on Thursday the 8th at 6pm! We will be packaging a month's supply of menstrual products into paper bags in room 207 in the Education building. These bags are going to be distributed to students who need them, The Cocoon, The Brown Bag Food Project, and the Bowling Green community at large. If there are any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to acara@bgsu.edu. We hope to see you there!

11. Falcons After Dark - Drag Bingo on Friday

Join Falcons After Dark and LGBTQ+ Programs on Friday, April 9th from 6-9pm for Drag Bingo in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom, featuring Toledo's own Gizelle DeVaux! Bingo will run from 6-8pm with other activities available for attendees. Event is FREE - no purchase required to win some awesome prizes - and open to all students!

Masks and social distancing are required for participation.

12. Application Extended: 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!

Why be a FaWL? Why not! You will receive:

• 90 service hours

• FaWL gear

• Free early move-in (on-campus)

• $90 meal card

• $150 gift card

• High quality leadership experience

• Lasting friendships and support

If you are interested in this memorable volunteer position, apply now.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on April 9th!

If you would like to apply and have any questions about the position, please contact David Pérez at perezd@bgsu.edu!

13. Get Yourself Tested - Free HIV Testing

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: 4/7 and 4/21

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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

14. Call for Abstracts for International ResearchScape Journal: Deadline Extended to Friday, April 17th

The International ResearchScape Journal is seeking submissions for its spring 2021 volume. Students who have produced or are currently working on interdisciplinary projects that are international in their scope and focus are strongly encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in research on global responses to the pandemic, the international BLM uprisings, Human rights, refugees, global migration, and climate change. The deadline for abstracts has been extended to Friday, April 16th at 11:59 p.m.; submit your 400-500 word abstracts to Dr. Rachel Ann Walsh (walshr@bgsu.edu). Completed manuscripts will be due during finals week.

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

Are you interested in getting more involved on campus this spring? Look no further than the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA)! This society is open to students of all majors and has the following membership benefits:

• Exclusive scholarship opportunities

• Participate in leadership development programs & networking events

• CPA Exam Center loaded with information & discounts on review materials

• Access to OSCPA Career Center resources as well as internship & job opportunities

• Access to LAUNCH - a student guide for employment in Ohio

• Professional news & information

• Student Membership is FREE!

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

• Visit "my.ohiocpa.com"

• Click "Sign In/Register"

• Click "I am a Student"

• Complete the "Account Information", "Contact Info", "Education" and "Communication Preferences" sections

• Click "Create"

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

16. Monsters, heroes, heroines, and gods…

This summer, take the BG Perspective-approved CLCV 3800 "Classical Mythology" and read Roman and Greek myth stories that have been told and retold for over two thousand years! 100% Online courses are available both summer sessions: CLCV 3800-101W (#40988), the first 6-weeks or CLCV 3800-102W (#41043), the second 6-weeks. (When searching, select "Distance" as the campus.) ...and for the Fall semester, consider enrolling in "Medieval Legends" CLCV 3880-1001 (#74692), taught in-person TuTh 2:30-3:45 p.m.

17. Summer Employment Opportunities at the Ice Arena

The ice arena is hiring for the summer!

Positions available include: Pro Shop Attendant, Concessions Attendant, Zamboni Attendant, and Public Skate Attendant and Skate Guard.

Anyone interested should contact Assistant Director Joe Martin (mdjosep@bgsu.edu) and Graduate Assistant Ryan Watson (rjwatso@bgsu.edu) for more information and an application.

18. Transgender Consumer Research in Fashion

Family and Consumer Sciences faculty members are currently conducting consumer research: Binary and Non-Binary Transgender Consumer Groups and Their Perspectives on Fashion Design, Marketing, and Retail Practices.

The goal of this research is to explore the opinions of binary and non-binary transgender individuals regarding fashion design and marketing, and inclusive retail practices of companies. We invite you to speak with us in a one-on-one Zoom interview; it should take no more than one hour. For your participation, you will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card as compensation.

Your participation in this research is voluntary and you are free to withdraw your participation from this research at any time without any penalty or loss of benefits. You may also refuse to answer any question. Your responses will solely be used for research purposes. If you have any questions regarding the research and participation opportunities, please contact Dr. Su Yun Bae and Dr. Elizabeth Holman at fcsresearch@bgsu.edu in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences.

If you are interested in participating in the study, please follow this link to find the consent form and provide some introductory information about yourself. As soon as we receive your contact information, we will be in touch to schedule a remote interview.

1. Safe Zone Training for Faculty

The Safe Zone workshop promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer +) people. The workshop provides education concerning LGBTQ+ issues and seeks to improve the environment for LGBTQ+ people. This workshop helps to build a support network of allies for the BGSU LGBTQ+ community.

Please visit here our web page for workshop goals and learning objectives.

Register here for a Safe Zone Training for Faculty workshop being offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence in collaboration with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

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.

Date: Wednesday, April 21

Register here.

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

Register here.

4. Volunteers needed for in-person commencement ceremonies

You are invited be a part of one of the most important days in the lives of the next class of BGSU alumni. Serving as a commencement volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates and to help make their celebration memorable. This spring, we will hold ceremonies outdoors, rain or shine, at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. There will be six ceremonies occurring April 30 - May 2.

All registered volunteers will receive a commencement volunteer T-shirt. Complimentary meals will be provided to those volunteering to work more than one ceremony on either Saturday or Sunday.

Register now to be a commencement volunteer.

For questions about volunteering, please email commencement@bgsu.edu.