BGSU Campus Update

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

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1. Back-2-School with the Alphas

Hey everyone! Do you have a son, daughter, nephew, little sibling, or know a child that attends middle school and could use some free school supplies and/or a free haircut? Do you have extra school supplies lying around and want to donate to a great cause? Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. has partnered with local barbershop owner Damare Johnson and are hosting a School Supply Drive and providing free haircuts to any middle school students! So come on down to Beyond Blends Hair Studio on from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 113 Railroad St, Bowling Green, and start the year off right with your little ones! Please help us give back to the youth by donating school supplies and even more importantly, bring the kids out!

2. Division of Diversity and Belonging Biennial Report

Two years ago, BGSU established the Division of Diversity and Belonging (DDB). The DDB Biennial Report is available as a fully accessible pdf or by visiting our website. If you have any issues accessing this report, please contact Dr. Katie Stygles at kstygle@bgsu.edu.

3. Free Taekwondo Classes

The Korean Club is offering free Taekwondo classes for all faculty, staff and students. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Eppler Center Gym (South Partition). Beginner to advanced are welcome! Dress for full range of motion. Visit our website for more information.

4. Green Roof Open Hours!

Stop by The Oaks Green Roof and enjoy our rooftop garden during the following hours! You can access the green roof by going through the BGSU Dining Administration doors (double doors next to Einstein Bagels) and going to the 2nd floor. Sustainability interns will be available for tours, questions and more. Come enjoy this beautiful space this fall!
Tuesdays: 3-5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9-11 a.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m.-noon

5. Support Mental Health Awareness with NAMI Wood County

For more than 30 years, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County has continued to promote education, awareness, and advocacy throughout the community.

On the evening of Friday, Oct. 1, at the Wood Co. Fairgrounds, they are hosting the annual AfterBurn event. The event features community resources, 5K and 1-mile run/walk, and a “Lights in Memory” ceremony in honor of those that have lost their life related to mental health conditions.

Sign up to volunteer.

6. FREE Yoga Under the Stars – Wednesday

Join Falcon Fitness and the Student Wellness Network (SWN) for a relaxing and fun outdoor yoga class taught by certified Yoga instructor, Bryant.

Wednesday from 9 – 9:45 p.m.
Location: Front lawn of the Student Recreation Center (rain location: Studio B)
Cost: Free for all! No registration required.
Please bring your own mat, towel or blanket or arrive early and receive a FREE yoga mat from SWN (while supplies last).

For more information on group fitness classes or mindfulness sessions available this semester, visit our website or contact:

Maddi Stiles, Fitness Graduate Assistant | Recreation and Wellness
419-372-2348
madstil@bgsu.edu

7. 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 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 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!

8. Therapy Dogs, Free Chair Massages & More – Wednesday

Stop by the Welcome to Wellness event 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!

Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 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. 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 Sept. 25 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 for more information or visit our website.

2. Register for the Inclusive Leadership Certificate!

The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership is hosting the Inclusive Leadership Certificate workshop series starting on Sept. 22! Attend the series to develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills for inclusive leadership in an increasingly diverse world. Register at on our website.

3. Register to be a Peer Educator

Register for the Peer Education Fall 2021 Training now! Become involved in the BGSU community while contributing to the safety and well-being of campus. You’ll present on various wellness topics to classes, organizations, and other groups on-campus. Peer educators gain communication, leadership, public speaking, and other valuable skills.

Peer Education Fall 2021 Training
Date: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26
Time: Noon – 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Attendance at both training dates is required to become a Wellness Connection Peer Educator

Register on our website.

Contact Faith DeNardo at faithy@bgsu.edu for more information.

Division of Health and Wellness
419.372.WELL (9355) | wellness@bgsu.edu

4. Want to raise money for your student organization?

Falcon Funded is BGSU’s version of GoFundMe that helps student organizations raise money for educational programing, trips, equipment and more. Submit an application by Oct. 3 to be considered for a Falcon Funded project to raise money from Nov. 17 through Dec. 1. Your student organization gets to spend 100% of the money you raise!

To submit an application, visit our website. Contact Sara Thompson at saragt@bgsu.edu for more information or if you have questions.

5. 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 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 14 in Room 315 of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. We are asking that you 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!

6. Looking for a fun and healthy way to get involved on-campus?

Are you looking for a way to get involved while also contributing to student wellness on campus? The Bowling Green State University Student Wellness Network is a prevention, education, and advocacy group that promotes holistic wellness through interactive presentations, community events, service, and role modeling. Student Wellness Network members plan fun, educational events on topics such as alcohol and other drug awareness, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, sexual health and body image while simultaneously making strong connections with each other and other campus offices.

Starting Sept. 14, meetings will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the SRC conference room. Contact Faith DeNardo at faithy@bgsu.edu or Haley Lutz at hlutz@bgsu.edu for more information!

7. Paint with APhiO!

Looking for a fun organization to join which focuses on leadership, fellowship, and service? Come check out Alpha Phi Omega which is a co-ed service fraternity that does just that!

Join us today from 5-7 p.m. in Olscamp Hall 223 to learn more about our service-fraternity while creating your own art!

Can't make it but still interested? Feel free to email Kelton Huffman at keltonh@bgsu.edu or Emma Melter at emelter@bgsu.edu with questions! Or check out @aphiozk on Instagram/@APhiOZK on Twitter for more events!

8. Participants Needed: COVID-19 Study

BGSU undergraduate students (age 18+) are being recruited for a study to identify, categorize, and understand the opinions of college students regarding their stresses, coping, and needs for academic/social support during the late stages of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond (BGSU IRB 1740736). Students who complete the Q-grid (Excel file) and questionnaire will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card. The grid and questionnaire will take about 30 minutes to complete.

Take the survey.

9. Want to serve the community in BGSU and beyond? Sign up for the Community Engagement Update!

The Community Engagement Update is a weekly email newsletter published by Civic Engagement in the Marvin Center for Student Leadership. The update is used to highlight community service opportunities in Northwest Ohio with both university groups and off-campus partners. This newsletter is a great way to find more ways to get involved in the community, whether you are looking for volunteer hours, want to make new friends, or want to help make a change at BGSU!

To be added to the mailing list for the Community Engagement Update, visit our website.

1. Alumni & Friends: RSVP for the Alumni tent today!

The Falcon football home opener is Saturday. Join us from 2 to 4 p.m. at the BGSU Alumni tent prior to the game for fun, food and giveaways. Learn more or register today at this website. RSVP by today. Walk-up registration accepted day of the game with payment only by credit card. Meals are first-come, first-served.

2. Creating Engaging Micro-Learning Video Workshop

This workshop, at 11 a.m. Sept. 14, is for instructors who would like to create short educational videos in their courses. Oftentimes, 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 for a Creating Engaging Microlearning Videos workshop being offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.

3. New Faculty Fridays - Jerome Library Info Session, Sept. 10

New Faculty Fridays is a semester-long orientation process designed for full-time faculty and instructors who have been at BGSU for less than 12 months. New Faculty Fridays are opportunities to connect with other faculty members. During these meetings faculty members will learn about institutional resources, programs, and processes to support their success and the success of their students.

Jerome Library Info Session, Sept. 10
Date: Friday
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Olscamp Hall, Room 203. Please wear a mask
Facilitator: Eileen Bosch, Interim Associate Dean, University Libraries

To register for the Jerome Library info session, visit our website.