Monday, June 28, 2021
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- Summer Session Mindfulness Series
- Amended Policy 3341-2-45 Freedom of Speech
- Know a student in crisis? Here's how to help!
Students
- Take BGP course Intro to Folklore this summer!
- Take Intro to Popular Music this summer!
- Want to transfer/major in Computer Science/Software Engineering?
Faculty/Staff
Campus Update Archive1. Summer Session Mindfulness Series
Focused Falcons is a free four-week workshop to help manage stress, strengthen attention, and increase memory.
Take part in weekly sessions specifically designed for strengthening your ability to focus and pay attention. The workshop 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. The first series of workshops will take place virtually and registration is required. Workshops will be hosted Wednesdays July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from noon to 1 p.m.
For more information contact Morgan Alexander-Coster at morgale@bgsu.edu.
2. Amended Policy 3341-2-45 Freedom of Speech
Pursuant to requirements of Ohio’s Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act, the BGSU Freedom of Expression policy has been revised to include language prohibiting harassment that is consistent with the FORUM Act. Other definitions in the policy have been clarified to align with those established by the FORUM Act. The policy affirms the University’s commitment to free expression and is a resource for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Additional information regarding expressive activities on campus can be found at this website.
3. 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 Monday, July 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Zoom. Register to learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!
1. Take BGP course Intro to Folklore this summer!
POPC2200 Intro to Folklore & Folklife is available during Summer Session 6W2. Throughout this course we will consider different definitions of folklore, and we will continue to come back to the question of what texts (defined broadly to include music, artistic expression and ritual practices) might be considered examples of folklore, and the functions they serve in social life.
Students will become familiar with a variety of folklore forms and genres. We will explore many of the basic concepts of folklore scholarship in order to better understand what people hold to be particularly meaningful. POPC 2200 fulfills BG Perspective requirement for Humanities and the Arts. For more information contact the School of Cultural and Critical Studies with questions at ccs@bgsu.edu or 372-2796.
2. Take Intro to Popular Music this summer!
POPC2800 Introduction to Popular Music is available online during Summer Session 6W2 (7/12 – 8/20). This course covers the History of Rock and Roll and Popular Music. Highlights include different genres of popular music including, rap/hip-hop, punk, heavy metal, reggae, blues, rockabilly and others. This course explores the relationship between musical styles, trends in popular music, popular performers and entertainers and what they reveal about popular music and popular culture. Contact the instructor, Dr. Matt Donahue, for questions or more information at mattdon@bgsu.edu.
3. Want to transfer/major in Computer Science/Software Engineering?
Want to transfer/major in one of the hottest fields? BGSU's Computer Science and Software Engineering programs offer excellent curricula for a successful career! You might also be eligible for additional scholarships. Please contact Dr. JK Jake Lee at leej@bgsu.edu if you are interested in learning about the majors.
1. Canvas New Quizzes Coming Soon!
“New Quizzes” is coming in July. Instructors will have the option to continue to use the current assessment feature “Classic Quizzes” through December 2022 when the vendor will discontinue its use.
“New Quizzes” is an updated assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the current quizzes functionality (Classic Quizzes) in Canvas. “New Quizzes” will be enabled for instructors to begin to familiarize themselves with the tool. There are new question types such as Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots. Some other improvements you may notice include a more streamlined way to manage item banks and the ability to copy quizzes.
"Classic Quizzes" will be discontinued by the vendor in December 2022 at which time all assessment will need to be in "New Quizzes." We recommend that any new course assessments use "New Quizzes" beginning in July.
For more information such as FAQs and tutorials, visit this website.
The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering workshops in July and August. Register here.
2. Faculty participation opportunity at commencement
Commencement is a special time for our University community. BGSU will host an in-person ceremony outdoors at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle.
The Commencement Committee welcomes BGSU faculty to participate in August commencement. To express your interest, we ask that you complete the Commencement Faculty Participation Interest Form.
If you have questions about the survey or the ceremony, please contact Michelle Simmons at msimmon@bgsu.edu or 419-372-7619. If you need to rent regalia, information is provided within the survey, or contact Lori Naugle at Falcon Outfitters ASAP at lnaugle@bgsu.edu to ensure regalia arrives in time for commencement.