BGSU Campus Update

Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021

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1. BGSU Bike Rental still has rental bikes left!

The weather has been fantastic for bike riding. Whether you are looking for open-air/uncramped transportation, exercise/recreation, or a way to avoid parking congestion, a bike may be the answer for you!

BGSU Bike Rental still has a limited number of bikes in inventory just waiting to be ridden! Best bike rental deal in town, and it includes service for the period of the rental. Semester ($39) and academic year ($69) rentals available. Academic year rentals include free winter storage! Rental application is found on our website.

Do not delay as our bikes are going quickly! BGSU Bike Rental is a program of the Office of Campus Sustainability.

2. Football Hosts Home Opener This Saturday

The Falcon football team hosts their home opener this Saturday vs. South Alabama. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. at Doyt Perry Stadium. Admission for all students is free! Other tickets can be purchased here.

Saturday is our annual Heroes Day game! We will recognize and honor those in the military as well as local police, firefighters, EMS and medical staff. We will also recognize those that lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Join us for the football home opener this Saturday at 4 p.m.

3. Help Stop Recycling Contamination!

These are some of the worst contaminants found in recycling bins in residence halls and other buildings that are ruining many loads of recycling:

Disposable cups of ANY kind (such as Starbucks, Einstein Brothers, or other....with or without lids/straws); Plastic bags and other plastic stuff other than bottles; pizza boxes; masks/gloves/paper towels/tissues: food; to-go containers; disposable utensils; styrofoam.

The ONLY items that properly belong in recycling are those listed on the recycling signage/label: Cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, office paper/newspaper, and cardboard (which goes in the large orange dumpsters on campus that say "Cardboard Only"). Please contact Campus Sustainability at greenbg@bgsu.edu with any questions. Thank you for your help.

4. Hot Topics: The Texas Abortion Ban

The Office of Multicultural Affairs runs a biweekly "hot topics" series to engage BGSU students, faculty, and staff from varying backgrounds and social identities to engage in difficult discussions based on current events, pop culture, structural inequalities, new policies/laws, and much more. Monday's Hot Topic will be on the Texas Abortion Ban, with guided questions by Bry Miller.

Snacks will be provided!

Please join us in the Office of Multicultural Affairs' Resource Center (Bowen-Thompson Student Union room 427), Monday, Sept. 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

5. 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 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 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!

6. Women's Soccer Honors Local Heroes at Game Tonight

Come support the Women's Soccer team on Heroes Night honoring military and frontline workers! The Falcons square off against Big Ten opponent Illinois. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7 tonight. Admission for all soccer games is completely free!

1. Career Chats: Ready for the New EXPO? (Virtual Session on 9/23)

Learn about the re-envisioned Fall EXPO Job & Internship Fair! You will learn how to register, navigate, and engage with employers for the Oct. 6 in-person fair and Oct. 7 virtual fair.

Career Chats: Ready for the New EXPO?
Thursday, Sept. 23, noon - 1 p.m.
Virtual event ~ register via Handshake
Register for the event.

You may contact the Career Center with questions at 419-372-2356 or careerservices@bgsu.edu.

2. Find the Marvin Center at Campus Fest!

Attending Campus Fest today? Want more information on leadership at BGSU? Want to get involved with community service? Stop by our table at Campus Fest for more information (and a chance to win some giveaways!)

3. Free Spikeball tournament

Mark your calendars for 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Roundnet is partnering with BGSU Men’s Soccer for our first tournament. The final 2 teams from the tournament get to play a Spikeball match at halftime of the soccer game in front of all the fans in attendance. The winning team will also get free club memberships for the semester (including the new club T-shirt). So go find a partner and we’ll see you next Saturday!

4. Friday Night Lights Returns this Friday!

Friday Night Lights begins again this Friday after a one-year absence! It promotes energy savings and carbon footprint reduction through the simple act of shutting off lights in classrooms that might be on for the better part of the weekend. Service hour confirmation is available and no prior signup is required. However, participation numbers are limited. Meeting location is outside the BTSU theater on second floor of Union. Program begins promptly at 6:30pm. Masks are mandatory. Sponsored by Campus Sustainability.

5. Recovery Support Meetings

Are you a BGSU student in recovery from substance use/addiction? Have you been thinking about quitting, but aren't sure where to start? Are you looking to build community, hope, and support for a lifestyle of recovery while in college? If so, please attend the new Recovery Support Meeting on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom.

Support topics will vary by week but can include building a sober support network, relapse prevention, sobriety amid college party culture, & more. For questions, please email Kate Hutson at hutsonk@bgsu.edu.

Zoom ID: 845 5835 3353

Password: 814282

6. Get Your Tickets for the Home Opener

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

1. 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.

2. 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, Friday
Date: Friday
Time: 3 - 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.

3. Faculty Development & Instructional Improvement Grants

The Faculty Development Committee (FDC) invites your application for Faculty Development and Instructional Improvement Grants. Grant guidelines can be found here. The deadline to apply for fall semester is Friday, Sept. 24. Please note that approval of some requests may not be possible due to the current COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Please forward applications to Lisa Meyer (lmeyer@bgsu.edu) in the Provost’s Office for review by the FDC.

Grant guidelines can be found here.

4. Parents invited to participate in focus group!

Parents are invited to participate in a focus group! If your oldest child is in high school OR all of your children have left the home, you are eligible to participate. The focus group will discuss aspects of your current lifestyle and health. All participants will be entered in a raffle for two $25 Amazon gift cards. If interested, please contact Emma Studer-Perez at 419-617-5637 or studere@bgsu.edu.

5. Professional Development Session: Why Professional Boundaries Matter

Join us on Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. for the session "Why Professional Boundaries Matter" offered by the Office of Human Resources and presented by our EAP provider, My Life Expert (Impact Solutions). Please click this URL to join.

For questions or concerns, please reach out to Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, M.Ed at smsaund@bgsu.edu or by phone at 419-372-2126.