Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021
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- August Spirit of BG Nominations Classified Staff
- Call for Proposals: Day of Dialogue
- Parking permits for 2021-22 school year are now available for purchase
- Applications for Homecoming Court now open
Students
- The Stroh Center is Hiring!
- Audition for the University Choruses!
- The Student Recreation Center is Hiring!
Faculty/Staff
- Introduction to Canvas Workshop
- Planning for Different Modalities Workshop
- The University Choral Society is taking new members
1. August Spirit of BG Nominations Classified Staff
The Classified Staff Spirit of BG Award Committee is pleased to accept August nominations for the Classified Spirit of BG Award. Every qualified nominee will be recognized and presented a certificate of appreciation and their nomination(s) published in the Campus Update each month.
There are no limits on nominations throughout the year. Qualified nominations submitted from May through the following April will be placed in a drawing at the annual Classified Staff Awards Ceremony in May to win one of 12 monetary prizes. Visit our website for more information or to access the nomination form.
The guidelines provide all information necessary to qualify. Please submit a nomination for that special classified staff employee who displays what BG's spirit is all about.
You may deliver nominations to Deborah Carden, Chair dcarden@bgsu.edu.
2. Call for Proposals: Day of Dialogue
The Division of Diversity and Belonging second annual Day of Dialogue takes place on Friday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Donnell Theatre, located in the Wolfe Center for the Arts. It is an opportunity for BGSU to bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to listen, talk and learn as active participants as we attempt to change the culture around addressing racial issues in the United States.
This year’s theme is “The Art of Diversity: An Introspective Journey to Belonging.” We welcome all forms of creative works as well as papers and presentations. Works can be as short as five minutes or as long as 45 minutes. Artwork and/or written artifacts submitted may be displayed for the duration of the event.
Deadline for all submissions is Aug. 9. No late submissions will be accepted. Please email acbrown@bgsu.edu for more information.
To individuals with disabilities, if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this opportunity, please contact Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495 or Ana Brown at acbrown@bgsu.edu.
3. Parking permits for 2021-22 school year are now available for purchase
Faculty, staff and students can now purchase their parking permits online by logging in to their parking account.
To register for your parking permit, open MyBGSU, click "Manage Parking Account" on the left under "Misc. Services" and then click "Get Permits." You will then follow prompts to register, pay for and link your permits to your vehicle.
For more information about this convenient process, contact BGSU Parking Services at parking@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2776.
4. Applications for Homecoming Court now open
Who is excited for Homecoming Sept. 16-19?! You know what comes with Homecoming? HOMECOMING COURT! Applications are now open for Homecoming Court! You can apply through Sept. 2 at 11:59 p.m.. More information and the application can be found on this website.
1. The Stroh Center is Hiring!
Are you interested in being a part of Special Events & Falcon Game Days? As we return to a "normal" event schedule, the Stroh Center is hiring responsible and dependable individuals as Event Attendants.
Please note that events take place during the week and on weekends. Evening and weekend availability is required.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Monitor actions of all patrons to enforce rules and safety protocol.
- Provide first class quality customer service.
- Help guests locate their assigned seats and report any ticketing problems to a supervisor.
- Assist with building conversions - daily and for special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through Handshake. In addition, please send a copy of your resume with a statement of interest to Mackenzie Nelsen, Coordinator of Facility - Stroh Center, at nelsenm@bgsu.edu.
2. Audition for the University Choruses!
Google BGSU Choruses to learn about the University's five choral ensembles that are directed by College of Musical Arts choral faculty members, and to learn how you can be part of one of those incredible groups!
3. The Student Recreation Center is Hiring!
The Student Recreation Center is currently hiring Customer Service Attendants for the fall semester! Students can apply via Handshake, and all upcoming interviews will be held virtually!
Please direct any questions to Julia Adams - jthatch@bgsu.edu.
1. Introduction to Canvas Workshop
The Introduction to Canvas provides an overview of Canvas features, including settings, notifications, assignments, discussions, grading, modules and quizzes. This workshop will be conducted virtually with Zoom.
Register for the Introduction to Canvas workshop offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.
2. Planning for Different Modalities Workshop
This workshop serves as a virtual space for us to reflect and discuss aspects of teaching and learning specific to each teaching modality (Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Remote, and Online). 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 each method of teaching.
Wednesday, Aug. 11: 10:30 a.m. to noon via Zoom Register here for the CFE workshop.
3. The University Choral Society is taking new members
Meeting on Tuesday evenings, the University Choral Society consists of students, faculty, staff members, and singers from the greater northwest Ohio community. Events planned for the upcoming season include a program of Lessons and Carols in December, and a performance of Mendelssohn's beloved oratorio "Elijah" in April. For more information, contact director Mark Munson at munson@bgsu.edu.