Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
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- Come create your own tote bag to support BGSU AMWA
- Constitution Day
- Crafting to Show You Care with The Wellness Connection
- Fall CURS Grant Application Closing Soon
- Foodie Friday at The Teaching Kitchen
- Grad Fair Week Sept. 27 through Oct. 1
- Looking to Volunteer? Click here!
- Post Game Fireworks After Homecoming Football Game on Saturday
- The Student Wellness Network wants YOU!
- Volunteer at Expand Your Horizons!
Students
- Student Ticketing for Homecoming Game
- Are you an LBGTQ+ Graduate Student? Come hang out!
- Bullet Journal with UAO!
- Club Baseball Tryouts
- Engage students in the joys of learning through Math Camp!
- Exciting Volunteer opportunities for Friday Night Lights!
- Get your writing published on HerCampus.com, the #1 online publication for college women!
- Register for the Ethical Leadership Certificate!
- Win an Apple AirTag, Fire Stick or Bluetooth Speaker!
Faculty/Staff
- Athletics Ticketing Information
- Application date approaches for Learning Community
- Canvas New Quizzes Course Import
- CFE Associate Director Candidate Open Workshops
- CWGE & WGSS Reception for New and Newly Promoted Faculty
- NHPW: Ask Me About My Number
- Seeking Applicants for ICS Research Associate!
1. Come create your own tote bag to support BGSU AMWA
Design your own tote bag to support the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA). The event is Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. in BTSU 207. The cost is $6 Venmo and cash are accepted. All supplies and totes will be provided. We hope to see you there!
2. Constitution Day
BGSU’s Office of the Dean of Students will be tabling from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union for Constitution Day. Stop by and answer trivia about the Constitution to receive a fabulous prize!
3. Crafting to Show You Care with The Wellness Connection
Come stop by Sky Bank room 201 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union for “Crafting to Show You Care!” Hosted by the Student Wellness network for Mental Health Awareness Week, activities include rock painting, gratitude journaling, coloring, writing messages of hope for display, and therapy dogs! For any questions, please contact Jessica Patton at jlpatto@bgsu.edu.
4. Fall CURS Grant Application Closing Soon
The 2nd Round of Fall CURS Grant Application Round is 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 being accepted on 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.
5. Foodie Friday at The Teaching Kitchen
Stop by the Teaching Kitchen on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Foodie Friday! Our nutrition interns will teach you how to make cinnamon apple energy bites. Cost is 1 swipe at the door!
6. Grad Fair Week Sept. 27 through Oct. 1
Come one, come all to Grad Fair 2021 - Whether you've already applied to grad school or are simply exploring the possibility, you won't want to miss it!
There will be plenty of engaging presentations and panel discussions on BGSU's Graduate College and its programs, as well as information on external graduate and professional schools. There will also be opportunities for 1:1 sessions.
Visit https://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/graduate/grad-fair.html to learn more and register for the events!
7. Looking to Volunteer? Click here!
The Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition will be hosting Silent Watch on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in front of the Wood County Courthouse. Silent Watch is an event to honor the 20-25 military veterans that end their own lives every single day. Volunteers will sign up for a 20 minute shift where they will silently “stand watch” in front of the flag. For more information or to sign up email krowland@wcadamh.org.
8. Post Game Fireworks After Homecoming Football Game on Saturday
It's HOMECOMING! And what better way to celebrate than Fireworks? Stick around after the game Saturday for fireworks on the North end of the stadium above the Sebo Center. The game starts at 5 p.m.
Students can get parking pass on this website.
9. The Student Wellness Network wants YOU!
Are you looking for a way to get involved and make a difference 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. Join our student organization by attending our next meeting which is Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) conference room, located on the lower level floor. Contact hlutz@bgsu.edu for any more information!
10. Volunteer at Expand Your Horizons!
Volunteer at Expand Your Horizons on Sept. 22! This fair is a great opportunity to learn more about hands-on learning experiences - and gain some volunteer hours while you're at it! Sign up for a volunteer shift.
1. Student Ticketing for Homecoming Game
We are excited to welcome all students to all 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.
2. Are you an LBGTQ+ Graduate Student? Come hang out!
Are you an LBGTQIA+ identifying graduate student? If so - come hang out with us! We're Grad Pride, the Queer student union for grad students; We meet solely to casually hangout and make new friends! So come grab a beer with us TONIGHT – Friday, Sept. 17, at Arlyn's Good Beer (520 Hankey Ave, Bowling Green, OH 43402) starting at 7 p.m. We can't wait to meet you!
Questions? Email Chloe at calvico@bgsu.edu.
3. Bullet Journal with UAO!
Join University Activities Organization for Bullet Journaling! The semester is just getting started so why not pick up a new hobby? Find your own system of organization, to-dos, lists, and scheduling in your own personal style. We will provide pens, markers, stickers, and tape but only 120 journals and pens to take home. Be sure to come see us and hang out because numbers are limited!
For other UAO updates keep up with Campus Update and follow us on Instagram @bgsu_uao #knowuao We will be in the Falcon's Nest in the BTSU on Thursday (9/23) starting at 6:30pm!
4. Club Baseball Tryouts
Tryouts for BGSU's Club Baseball team will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m.! They will be held at the BG High School baseball field. Please show up 15 minutes early to check in. If you have any questions, please contact Joel Robison at jrobiso@bgsu.edu or reach out to us on social media!
5. 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 for more information (www.bgsu.edu/mathcamp).
6. Exciting Volunteer opportunities for Friday Night Lights!
For just 1 hour today on the second floor of the union outside of the theater, students will gather to turn off classroom lights in buildings all around campus to save energy. Come together with old friends and make new ones while helping reduce CO2 emissions and keep BG beautiful. No prior sign up required! Just show up no later than 6:30 and get ready the save the Earth one light at a time! Contact greenbg@bgsu with any questions. Service verification provided.
7. Get your writing published on HerCampus.com, the #1 online publication 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!
Our first staff meeting is on Sunday, September 19th from 2-4pm. That is where we will get new members all set up to start writing and having work published! We will have time to socialize and get to know one another, establish our writing content schedule, pitch article ideas, and get everyone connected who is interested in specialized teams like editing and marketing.
We ask members to contribute about three articles per month (can also be more or less depending on your schedule). Weekly expectations are: general meeting attendance (meetings will take place Sundays at 2pm) & 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!
- Her Campus at BGSU is a space centered around and created for female-identifying students, but students of all gender identities are welcome to join!
8. Register for the Ethical Leadership Certificate!
The Ethical Leadership Certificate kicks off on October 6th! This six-week series will focus on leadership skill development pertaining to moral decision-making and ethics. Register today!
9. Win an Apple AirTag, Fire Stick or Bluetooth Speaker!
Want to win an Apple AirTag, an Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Bluetooth speaker? Then enter the ITS Student Engagement Contest! Today through October 8, you can complete challenges and engagement activities to earn points (each point earned is equal to one entry in the prize drawing). Automatically earn one point just by completing our contest registration form! Submit the form, view our Contest Road Map (with activity dates and information) and review contest rules at www.bgsu.edu/its/contest. Good luck and have fun!
1. Athletics 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 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 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 the public price! Get your tickets.
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. Application date approaches for Learning Community
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 September 22, 2021. Apply today!
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 Associate Director Candidate Open Workshops
The Center for Faculty Excellence will be holding open workshops starting at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 22 for our three candidates for the position of Associate Director. We invite the campus community to join in on these workshops. The topic of the workshop will be: "What skill(s) do faculty need to be successful teachers in the next five years."
For more information, and to register for a workshop, please visit our website.
5. CWGE & WGSS Reception for New and Newly Promoted Faculty
The Reception honors all new and newly promoted faculty that identify as cis* or trans women, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experience of women. President Rogers, Provost Whitehead and Jennifer McCary (Chief Diversity and Belonging Officer) will attend to congratulate those promoted and welcome the new hires. This event is an excellent opportunity to celebrate and network with colleagues across the University. Honorees will also be given a small gift, and there will be take-away desserts for all attendees.
September 28, 2021
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery
The event is organized by the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS).
Please RSVP (encouraged, but not required) to Gwyn Burns at ghburns@bgsu.edu Please direct any questions to Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback at sasarah@bgsu.edu * Cis or cisengeder means that the person identifies with their sex assigned at birth
6. NHPW: Ask Me About My Number
Hi faculty and staff! As part of National Hazing Prevention Week, we are implementing the Ask Me About My Number campaign where student are moving around campus with buttons with numbers. Those numbers are associated with hazing related incidents and we are asking that you allow those students a few minutes to share with their classmates or other members in their organizations. If you have any concerns about this please do not hesitate to reach out to Oscar Celis at ocelis@bgsu.edu.
7. Seeking Applicants for ICS Research Associate!
Are you (or do you know) an independent scholar or adjunct faculty member working toward the public good? If you are (or someone you know is) looking for a meaningful opportunity to pursue research with institutional support, then consider applying for the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society (ICS) Research Associate position!
ICS Research Associates will be granted BGSU library privileges, email access, and other benefits. In addition, ICS Research Associates have the opportunity to actively participate in the ICS community in one or more ways, including:
Attending Fellows lectures
Participating in Research Cluster meetings (for a list of currently active clusters, visit www.bgsu.edu/ics)
Presenting their research/creative work at an ICS-sponsored event
Mentoring undergraduate interns, graduate assistants, and/or Student Research Award winners
Participating in a BG Ideas podcast
Partnering with a community organization on a project or program
For more information and how to apply, visit www.bgsu.edu/ics.