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Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021

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1. Apply now to the CCCC for Fall 2021!

The Cross-Cultural Conversation Connection (CCCC) is accepting applications for participants for Fall 2021!

We are an organization which pairs international and domestic Students together in conversation groups with group leaders to build an environment of cultural awareness and provide international students with an opportunity to practice their English-speaking skills in social settings. We are looking to go hybrid this semester with a combination of face-to-face and online groups. Our kickoff party is set for week 4 with more details to come.

Participants can be any class standing including guest/exchange students. Group leaders must at least be 3rd year standing to apply for the position.

Visit us at Campus Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday behind Moseley Hall!

Learn more about the CCCC program.

Interested in applying? Find the application here.

Questions? Contact:
Krys Ingman/CCCC Coordinator
cccc@bgsu.edu
ESOL Program

2. AROTC Falcon Fitness Challenge

The AROTC Falcon Fitness Challenge is almost here! Join Falcon Fitness and BGSU Army ROTC for a competition running Sept. 27 to Nov. 19! You will be performing different exercises each week and competing against the community of BGSU and Bowling Green. There will be 5 men and 5 women winners each week who will win a prize. Health and safety precautions will be in place to keep everyone safe. The challenges will take place at the Rec Center & the weekly drop-in times are listed below:
• Mondays: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 2 – 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 4 – 5 p.m.
• Thursdays: Noon – 2 p.m.
• Fridays: 1:30 – 3 p.m.

For more information on the Falcon Fitness Challenge, contact:

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

3. BGSU Club Gymnastics Opening Meeting!

Have you ever wanted to try gymnastics? Are you looking to get back into the sport after taking a break?

BGSU Club Gymnastics is a co-ed team open to individuals of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Our practices are run in open-gym style so you can work on whichever skills and event you choose. Or you can just come work out with us and join a fun and welcoming team! All practices are optional, meaning you can customize your schedule to your availability.

Interested? Meet us at Hayes Hall Room 111 on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. for our opening information meeting. We will go over all aspects of the club. Or come see our table at campus fest in between the seal and University Hall. If you have any questions please email lilyr@bgsu.edu.

4. Campus Wireless Upgrade Project Conversion Schedule Now Available

Information Technology Services (ITS) has posted the building conversion schedule for the Campus Wireless Upgrade Project on the project website. This schedule includes the building names, the week the building is scheduled for conversion and the current conversion status.

ITS will reach out to college and department administrators directly in advance of the upgrade as a reminder and to communicate additional information including what users can expect during and after the upgrade.

To view the schedule and other project information, including an FAQ, please visit the project website which can be found by searching “Campus Wireless Upgrade” from the BGSU home page.

5. Code of Student Conduct Policy 3341-2-28

The entire Code of Student Conduct is now in this single policy, combining several prior policies into one document. Changes to the Code also include: updated definitions of prohibited conduct, an option allowing the respondent to choose a single decision-maker in a formal hearing, more explicit procedural guidance, and a broader list of possible sanctions.

6. Fall CURS Grant Application Round Open

2nd Round of Fall CURS Grant Application Round are NOW OPEN.

Undergraduate research/scholarly/creative projects of 1-2 students with a faculty mentor in ANY discipline or field are funded with up to $500 toward project costs and a $200 stipend per student. Group projects (3-5 students) can ask for up to $750 with a $200 stipend for each student.

Application Deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 20.

Applications are currently accepted at our website.

Application consists of:
• Completion of online form (student(s) information, faculty mentor(s) information, general project information)
• Upload Project narrative (2-3 pages)
• Upload Budget (itemized list of anticipated purchases with individual costs & the total amount requested)
• Upload Reference Letter(s) by faculty mentor(s) indicating their support of the student and the project

For any questions, please contact CURS director, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.

7. Free Mindfulness Workshops

Focused Falcon Mindful Moments Workshop are free 4-week workshops offered to help manage stress, strengthen focus and attention, and increase memory. Additional key components of the workshop include learning mindfulness meditation, stress management techniques, methods to respond to difficult situations, and skills to live with intention and purpose. Introductory and advanced workshops are available

Introductory Workshops
Tuesdays from noon - 1 p.m.
Session One: Sept. 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5
Session Two: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2 and 9
Virtual attendance available via Zoom

Advanced Workshops
Mondays from noon - 1 p.m.
Session One: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11 and 18
Session Two: Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22
Virtual attendance available via Zoom

8. 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 2021/2022 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 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.

9. 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!

10. Love kids? Love serving your community? Join TOPSS! Part and full-time positions available!

The TOPSS (Toledo Partners for Student Success) project is looking for 10 members to join our team for 1 year! If you like interacting with kids and are service-minded, PLEASE consider joining our Toledo area AmeriCorps team! A living allowance, education award, child-care, and health care are provided! Join AmeriCorps members who use their compassion, determination, & creativity to help strengthen communities across the country. The K-12 students in our community need you now more than ever! Email Jenna Pollock jpolloc@bgsu.edu for more information.

11. Public Service? $30,000 Truman Scholarship

The Truman Scholarship is a nationally competitive $30,000 merit-based grant awarded to undergraduate students who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government/public service. The Foundation seeks candidates who:

1.) have extensive records of public and community service,
2.) are committed to careers in government or elsewhere in public service,
3.) and have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills.

You must be a Junior to apply. A pre-application is due in the Honors College office (024 Founders Hall) before 5 p.m. Oct. 15. A faculty committee will review the materials and make recommendations for BGSU nominees. You do NOT have to be in the Honors College to be considered!

More information can be found at the Truman Foundation website.

For questions or to get the pre-application packet, please email Tiffany Menard at tmenard@bgsu.edu.

12. The Constitution & Political Polarization

The College of Arts and Sciences will host a moderated conversation and Q&A session with special guests Laura Coates and Jeffrey Rosen on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Donnell Theatre, Wolfe Center for the Arts. Laura Coates is a CNN Host and Senior Legal Analyst who specializes in the intersection of civil rights and criminal prosecution. Jeffrey Rosen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Constitution Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the U.S. Constitution. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more on our website.

13. Volunteers Needed - Finances 101 Event

FINANCES 101: The FREE life-sized game that teaches High School Students about the financial demands of the real world.

High School Students travel around a life-sized game board. Some of life’s choices lie in the draw of the cards, the roll of the dice or the spin of a wheel.

Volunteers will help be hosts at game stations or direct schools where to go around the 2nd floor of the BGSU Student UNION

Sign up here.

14. Want a STEM Research Career? Goldwater Scholarship

The Goldwater Scholarship Program was created to encourage outstanding students majoring in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering who intend to pursue research careers in these fields. This is a nationally competitive scholarship that provides support for tuition, room and board, books and fees up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Students can apply in their sophomore and/or junior year only.

If interested, please complete the pre-application. Information on how to apply can be found on our website. Completed applications are due BEFORE 5 p.m. on FRIDAY, OCT. 15 and can be submitted to tmenard@bgsu.edu or in 024 Founders Hall.

If you have any questions about this scholarship program/opportunity, email tmenard@bgsu.edu.

More info about this scholarship is available from the Goldwater Foundation.

15. Welcome to Wellness -TODAY!!

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: Today
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Union Oval (Rain Location: Student Recreation Center)

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

1. Fall 2021 Graduate Writing Workshop Series

The Learning Commons will host the first virtual Graduate Writing Workshop this fall on Sept. 22. Join us at 1 p.m. for "Creating and Managing a Fall Writing Schedule," where we will discuss strategies for creating manageable writing goals, sticking to daily writing and prioritizing your time across multiple areas of your life. Participants will leave with a customized daily writing calendar that begins on October 1st and ends during finals week. To register, please e-mail bbove@bgsu.edu or visit our website for more information on the other workshops being offered this semester.

2. Athletics 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.

3. BGSU Quidditch Team Open Practices

Interested in trying something new this fall? Join BGSU Quidditch! Our club is a great way to make new friends, stay in shape, and connect with your competitive side.

OPEN PRACTICE AT INTRAMURAL FIELDS:
Wednesday (9/8) 6 - 8 p.m.
Thursday (9/9) 6 - 8 p.m.
Saturday (9/11) 6 - 8 p.m.

Please fill out this interest form if you are planning on attending or are interested in joining the team!

4. CHAARG Info Session and Open Workout (9/9)

Come learn what CHAARG is all about at our Info Session and Open Workout! On Thursday we are having a an informal yard games Info session at 5:30 at Kreisher Green Space. Following that, we are having our open workout at 6:30 in the Eppler South Gym. This workout is free!

CHAARG is an inclusive health and fitness community that helps women find their fit! Each week we bring in different instructors and have small group workouts. Formals, socials and retreats are planned aswell!! Email bgsuchaarginfo@gmail.com if you want to get more information and follow us on instagram @bgsu_inchaarg.

5. D1 League of Legends team tryouts!

Are you interested in competing against other MAC schools in League of Legends? If so BGSU Esports is holding tryouts! Fill out this form.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Matt Sibila at msibila@bgsu.edu and/or join the BGSU Esports Discord.

6. 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 (www.bgsu.edu/mathcamp).

7. Find ITS at Campus Fest & Enter our Contest!

Visit the Information Technology Services (ITS) table at Campus Fest! Register for our engagement contest for a chance to win an Apple AirTag, an Amazon Fire Stick or a Bluetooth speaker. The contest lasts through October 8 and includes fun, interactive activities. We hope to see you there!

8. Honoring, Urging, and Empowering (HUE) Queer and Trans People of Color: student support group

H.U.E.: Honoring, Urging, and Empowering (HUE) Queer and Trans People of Color is meeting this Thursday at 6 p.m. H.U.E. is a community and weekly support group for queer and trans people of color here at BGSU! We are open to undergraduate and graduate students alike. We are open to allies of color, as well. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, email newsoms@bgsu.edu.

9. Improv Comedy Workshops open to ALL! We teach YOU how to do improv!

Bad Genetics Improv, The Plastic Shatners, and Lady Parts Comedy invite any and all students, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, to our improv workshops starting TONIGHT from 8:00-10:00pm in Central Hall 106, as well as Thurs. and Fri. at the same time and place! We will be teaching you how to do improv comedy, and you will have the opportunity to do scenes with us and your peers!

10. Kickin Cancer’s Butt Charity Walk

Undergraduate Student Government presents Kickin’ Cancer’s Butt One Step at a Time Charity Walk! Come join us for a charity walk for breast cancer awareness. We will meet outside the Perry Field House and do a predetermined path around campus. The Maurer Family Cancer Care Center will be there collecting donations. Come help us put an end to breast cancer!

11. Latino/a/x Heritage Month Kickoff

Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Latino Student Union at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 as we collaborate to celebrate Latino/a/s Heritage Month featuring DJ Ritchie and dance instruction by Alonso Southard. Light refreshments will be served.

12. Register for the Ethical Leadership Certificate!

The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership is hosting the Ethical Leadership Certificate workshop series starting on Oct. 12! Attend the series to develop the skills and knowledge for moral decision-making and ethical leadership. Register on our website.

13. Write for the #1 online lifestyle magazine for college women!

Her Campus at BGSU is our campus’s chapter of Her Campus, an online lifestyle magazine for female-identifying college students written by female-identifying college students. We write about style, career, wellness, culture, and college life!

This semester we have open enrollment for our staff team. We ask members to contribute about three articles per month. Weekly expectations are: general meeting attendance & article writing. While every member is required to write, we have other opportunities available. Copy editing, event planning, marketing, graphic design, videography, photography & community engagement to name a few!

1. 3341-5-43 Reduction in Workforce Policy

This new policy applies to classified staff. It sets forth the procedures for layoffs, displacements, calculation of retention points, and reinstatement; explains the effect of a layoff on benefits; and describes how an appeal is made. You can view the policy.

2. Camtasia for Beginners

Camtasia is a powerful application that allows you to record your screen and create and share dynamic videos. You can use Camtasia to record PowerPoint lectures, Canvas course introductions, homework reviews, and other custom videos that are tailored around your content. The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering a demonstration of the Screen Capture Software for BGSU faculty members.

To learn more about how to install the Camtasia software, visit ITS.

Register for the Camtasia for Beginners workshop.

3. Canvas New Quizzes Course Import

Copying New Quizzes - The course import process fails to import New Quizzes from course to course. A work around for this is to copy from the quizzes area. Learn how to copy a new quiz from course to course with this guide.

Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 if you have questions concerning this issue.

4. CFE Workshop: Building Community in a Virtual Classroom

Fostering a sense of community and belonging in remote learning contexts can help students feel less isolated and more connected to their peers, the instructor, and the course content. This workshop focuses on elements of online pedagogy that promote community building in remote learning. Referencing the Community of Inquiry framework, this session focuses on online and remote teaching strategies and Canvas tools that support Cognitive Presence (critical thinking and reflection), Teaching Presence (facilitating discussions, creating connections, and providing feedback and support), and Social Presence (student engagement, authentic peer interaction, shared goals, and collaboration).

Date:
Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register for the workshop being offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.

5. Change to Employee Fee Waivers at University of Toledo

This policy has been revised to reflect changes to the fee reciprocity agreement with the University of Toledo. You can view it on our website.

6. Faculty/Staff Athletic 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.

7. Introduction to Canvas Studio

The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering an Intro to Canvas Studio workshop. Canvas Studio is a screen capture tool that makes it easy for faculty to create engaging videos within Canvas. The Studio interface allows students and instructors to engage with media by implementing in-video commenting and low-stakes quizzes can be added right within the video to assess student knowledge. This workshop will demonstrate the features of Canvas Studio from producing and editing screen capture videos to utilizing student analytics.

Register for the Intro to Canvas Studio workshop offered though the Center for Faculty Excellence.

8. New Faculty Fridays, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), Sept. 17

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.

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), Sept. 17

Date: Friday, September 17th
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Lisa Hanasono, Associate Professor, School of Media and Communication

Register for NCFDD Session.

9. Primary sources & best practices for classroom use

The University Libraries is happy to announce a Teaching with Primary Sources learning community. Throughout the semester we will be hosting four sessions discussing primary sources and best practices for using them in the classroom. Participants will work toward the development of a lesson plan or assignment for use in future teaching. The sessions will be most useful for instructors teaching courses in the arts and humanities.

Participants who successfully complete all four sessions will be eligible for a $200 stipend (taxable) or professional development funds. Applications are due by Sept. 22. Apply today!

10. Register to Facilitate Great Ideas & Desserts with the Honors College

The annual Great Ideas and Dessert event provides faculty with the opportunity to share their interests and passions with a group of up to 8 Honors Students and support the development of students’ critical thinking skills while enjoying dessert! Faculty can elect to facilitate a discussion at one or both events taking place on Thursday, Nov. 4, and Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Olscamp Hall.

Visit our website for more details.

Register by Sept. 15.