Friday, July 2, 2021
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Campus Update Archive
1. 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, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Zoom. Register online and learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!
2. Summer Session Mindfulness Series
Focused Falcons is a free 4-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 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 12-1pm. Register online. For more information contact Morgan Alexander-Coster at morgale@bgsu.edu
1. Take BGP course Intro to Folklore this summer!
POPC2200 Intro to Folklore and 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.
1. Creating Engaging Microlearning Videos Workshop
BGSU faculty had to quickly transition to remote learning over the past year. While transitioning many faculty have decided to implement videos within their courses. Often times instructors may find that participation is low in synchronous lectures and are looking to find more efficient ways to engage students in their subject matter. In this workshop instructors will be able to define what microlearning videos are and the benefits of producing this type of video, discuss the steps and best practices involved in creating microlearning videos and be able to determine what platform is best to host videos while keeping in mind best practices for accessibility. Register online for a Creating Engaging Microlearning Videos workshop being offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.
2. Faculty participation opportunity at Commencement
Commencement is a special time for our University community. BGSU will host an in-person ceremony outdoors on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle on Saturday, August 21 at 9:00 a.m. 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.