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Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021

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Do you know a non-profit or off campus organization in need of volunteers and interns?

The Expand Your Horizons Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 22 brings together organizations and programs that have volunteer and other types of opportunities for students and campus departments and organizations to get involved in the community. We are currently taking registrations for the Fair and if you work or volunteer with an organization that your think would benefit from being part of the Fair and strengthening their connection with campus please share our registration link or submit a registration on their behalf. Questions can be sent to civicengagement@bgsu.edu. Registration link 2021 Expand Your Horizons Fair Registration (qualtrics.com)

2. 'How to Testify' Training by Tim Johnson from the Ohio Poverty Law Center

We encourage attendance and participation of these events as they teach how to grow citizenship skills. Spend an evening taking time to learn how you can take a stand to make a change in our education system. These trainings will focus on current Ohio Legislation House Bills 322 & 327 which aim to criminalize the teaching of diverse concepts in K-12 and even Higher Education Institutions. As the hearing for both of these bills is coming very soon this is your chance to learn how you can get your voice heard because your voice matters!

When: Today, 7-8 p.m. via Zoom
Meeting ID: 811 7824 9260
Passcode: 087984 Zoom Link

3. Free weekly mindfulness sessions at SRC

Drop-in mindfulness sessions provide an open space and opportunity for students, faculty and staff to relax and relieve stress in a quiet, relaxing environment at the Student Recreation Center. The instructor facilitates guided meditation and mindfulness techniques that include breathing exercises, visualizations and setting intentions. Leave the session feeling relaxed, refreshed and recharged.

Dates: Now – Dec. 16
Times: Mondays from 7 – 7:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Location: Student Recreation Center, Studio B (SRC membership is not required)

4. Fundraising Opportunity at the Slater Family Ice Arena

The Slater Family Ice Arena is offering a fundraising opportunity for student groups/organizations after Falcon hockey home games for the upcoming 2021-22 season.

Your group would be responsible for cleaning the stands after Falcon hockey games. This includes picking up large trash items such as cans and bottles, sweeping underneath the bleachers, as well as spot mopping any spills that occur that occur during or after the game.

If you are interested in learning more about this fundraising opportunity or have any questions, please contact Graduate Assistant Ryan Watson (rjwatso@bgsu.edu) for more information.

5. Please Keep Masks Out of Recycling and Off the Ground

Masks, gloves, paper towels, and other PPE are NEVER recyclable and belong in the trash. Their presence in recycling containers, or thrown on the ground as litter across campus endangers the health and safety of our staff. These items also contaminate the entire load of recycling, causing it to go to the landfill. Please do your part and keep these items in the trash, and share this information with others.

6. 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 Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., BTSU 316. Register to learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!

7. Meet the Greeks with the College Panhellenic Conference

On Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., join the College Panhellenic Conference in the Greek Village courtyard to learn more about Greek life, our chapters, and how to sign up for Panhellenic Primary Recruitment!

8. Welcome to Wellness Event - Free Massage Chairs

Welcome to Wellness Event: Stop by to ride the blender bike and make a free smoothie, climb the outdoor rock climbing wall, get a free chair massage, pet some therapy dogs, play corn hole and learn more about wellness at BGSU!

Date: 9/8/21
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Union Oval (Rain Location: Student Rec Center)

For More Information: Email wellness@bgsu.edu Event sponsored by the Division of Health and Wellness, Recreation and Wellness, and Campus Activities.

1. Athletic Student Ticketing Information

We are excited to welcome all students to all of our Falcon Athletics home games!

Students receive one free season ticket to each of our ticketed sports:

Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and Men’s Basketball

Admission is FREE for all other sports.

All tickets will be digital and can be accessed through your Ticket Office account. Accounts will be created for new students. Once tickets become available, another e-mail will be sent with instructions on how to login and access your tickets!

If you have any questions, please text the Ticket Office at 419-372-0000.

2. Audition for AcousChicks A Cappella

AcousChicks A Cappella is looking for new members! AcousChicks is a soprano alto (SSAA) voice part a cappella group. We are open to all majors and are looking for all voice parts and vocal percussionists.

We are holding open auditions from 7-10 p.m. on Sept. 14 in Room 315 of the Bowen Thompson Student Union. Please prepare a verse and a chorus of any pop song!

If you have any questions email us at acouschicksofficial@gmail.com or check out our Instagram @acouschicksofficial

We are so excited to hear you sing and hope to see you there!

3. Engage students in the joys of learning through Math Camp!

Looking for an organization that changes the way students think about mathematics and learning? Come see what Math Camp is all about! Be a camper at the mini training camp on September 25th and learn how to volunteer and facilitate an active and fun problem solving and math based day camp for elementary school students. Email MathCamp@bgsu.edu or visit our website for more information.

4. External Graduate & Professional School Fair on 9/30~Register Today!

Interested in graduate school? You have the opportunity to engage with graduate programs throughout the U.S.! Over 50 programs are registered for the virtual event!

External Graduate and Professional School Fair Thursday, Sept. 30, noon to 3 p.m. Virtually via Handshake ~ Registration is required for this event.

For BGSU graduate programs, visit their website.

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

1. Athletic Faculty/Staff Ticketing Information

Faculty and staff, don’t miss out on the excitement this year with Falcon Athletics! There are great opportunities that exist for you to receive discounted, or even FREE, tickets to BGSU games this school year! Here is what BGSU Athletics is offering full time faculty and staff this season:

Football: One free 2021 BGSU Football Season Ticket in general admission of Doyt L. Perry Stadium or the chance to upgrade their ticket to a bench reserved seat for as low as $25.

Volleyball: One free 2021 BGSU Volleyball Season Ticket in general admission of the Stroh Center. Additional season tickets can be purchased for $50.

Hockey: Get a bench reserved season ticket for the 2021 BGSU Hockey season for only $190, a $50 savings off of the public price!

Men’s Basketball: Get a chairback reserved season ticket for the 2021 BGSU Men’s Basketball season for only $140, a $33 savings off of the public price!

Women’s Basketball: Get a chairback reserved season ticket for the 2021 BGSU Women’s Basketball season for only $75, a $25 savings off of the public price!

To get set up with your tickets, please reach out to the Ticket Office via email (tickets@bgsu.edu), phone (419-372-0000 call or text), or by stopping by the Stroh Center Box Office on Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Canvas New Quizzes Workshop

“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.

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. Instructors will be prompted to choose between “Classic Quizzes” and “New Quizzes” when building a quiz in Canvas. It is recommend that any new course assessments use “New Quizzes” beginning in July 2021. Here is a video demonstrating the “Classic Quizzes” and “New Quizzes” selection options.

The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering workshops this summer. Register for the upcoming workshops.

3. Have a community engagement event you would like to broadcast?

Submit your event to the Community Engagement Update, a publication of Civic Engagement in the Marvin Center for Student Leadership! We send a weekly newsletter to 4,000+ students, faculty, and staff in which we highlight community and civic engagement opportunities in Northwest Ohio with both university groups and off-campus partners. We encourage you to send us information about upcoming events, activities, and programs at your agency. The newsletter is sent each Thursday. Please submit your information at least one week prior to your event.

To submit your community engagement event, visit this website or send your event information to civicengagement@bgsu.edu.

4. Monthly ASC Spirit Award

BGSU functions daily on random acts of compassion, kindness, courage, expert help, extra effort, & caring toward our students and colleagues. These gestures, which build and strengthen our community, continue to be acknowledged, & the responsible individual recognized, by the presentation of the "Spirit of BG" award. For your opportunity to recognize someone please nominate them by 09/30/2021 by 5 p.m. For more information & a link to the nomination form go to this website.