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Friday, Sept. 24, 2021

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1. Brighten The Night: Yoga and Remembrance

Join the Student Wellness Network for “Brighten The Night: Yoga and Remembrance.” Hosted in the BTSU Ballroom on Oct. 7 from -8:30 p.m. This event will remember and honor those impacted by mental health conditions, followed by a free gentle yoga session. The first thirty participants at the door will receive a free yoga mat! All others are suggested to bring their own yoga mat or towel. For any questions, please contact Jessica Patton at jlpatto@bgsu.edu.

2. Come support Chi Omega in raising money for Make-A-Wish

Chi Omega will have a fundraiser at tropical smoothie cafe where 20% of the proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish. The fundraiser is today through Sunday. The hours are from open to close (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). The address is 510 East Wooster St. Bowling Green. Make sure to tell the cashier you're there for the fundraiser.

3. Crafting for Mental Health

Come stop by Sky Bank Room 201 on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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! For any questions, please contact Jessica Patton at jlpatto@bgsu.edu.

4. Do you like free things? Visit the Restore this Tuesday!

Have you heard of the Restore? Do you like helping the planet? Saving money? Or unique finds? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should check out BGSU’s Campus Restore, located in the McDonald Annex accessed from the Offenhauer courtyard, on Oct. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. Full of anything you would find at a typical thrift store, including residence hall or apartment essentials, school materials, and clothes, feel free to browse around and take anything you want - for free! It not only saves you some money, it saves items from going to landfills and therefore is good for the planet! Open to all current faculty, students, and staff.

5. Foodie Friday at the Teaching Kitchen

Stop by the Teaching Kitchen on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and learn how to make cinnamon apple energy bites! Cost is 1 swipe. No registration required.

6. Health and Wellness Drive - Student Government

Come out and donate to Undergraduate Student Government's monthly health and wellness drive for the month of September! Donate at the front steps of the Education Building today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-perishable food, hygiene products and period products will all be donated to the Brown Bag Food Project and the Office of the Dean of Students.

7. Hot Topics: The Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate

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 vaccine mandate, 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. 27, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

8. Learn how to help a Falcon in crisis! Training Opportunity Today!

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 today from 3 to 4:30 p.m., BTSU 316. Register and learn more about how you can help create a community of care at BGSU!

9. Looking to Volunteer? Click here!

The Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition will be hosting Silent Watch on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 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.

10. Safe Zone 101 Training

Safe Zone 101 is primarily for students and general community members who wish to increase their awareness of LGBTQ+ people and issues, create gender-inclusive change, and increase their allyship. The next training is Oct. 6, from noon to 3 p.m. Register here.

11. Share you International/Global/Cultural Experience

If you have studied abroad in the last two years, worked on a project with a global/international/cultural focus, or if are an international student, or have participated in BGSU intercultural/international programs within the U.S., come share your experience with your peers and polish your professional profile at the same time. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate!

Choose to present your scholarly and/or experiential experiences as an oral presentation (12 minutes max) or prepare a poster or short video for BGSU's annual Embracing Global Engagement conference, taking place on Oct. 27 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Deadline for submitting proposals (online): Oct. 15 at 5 pm. Submit your proposal for more information.

Questions? Contact Dr. Cordula Mora, director of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), cmora@bgsu.edu.

12. Women’s Soccer Hosts Pride Game vs. Northern Illinois on Sunday

Bowling Green will compete against MAC opponent Northern Illinois on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at Cochrane Stadium. Admission to all soccer games is free.

13. Yoga Under the Stars- On the Green Roof!

Register for Yoga Under the Stars on the Green Roof at 8 p.m. Sept. 29! Registration is donation based (1 swipe or canned good donations) that benefit the Office of the Dean of Students Falcon Care Program. Please find more detailed registration information here.

14. You're invited - BGSU LGBTQ+ PRIDE tailgate and soccer game - Sunday

LGBTQ+ Programs and the BGSU Women’s Soccer team invite you to an LGBTQ+ PRIDE tailgate and game Sunday!

Meet outside Cochrane Field at 11 a.m. for a fun tailgate with LGBTQ+ Programs staff and other LGBTQ+ staff, faculty, and students as we kick off BGSU’s celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month!
•LGBTQ+ Programs will provide assorted breakfast pastries and fruit
•Bring your own beverage
•You’re more than welcome to bring your own tailgate items (for you and/or to share)

Then, we’ll enjoy the game at 1 p.m. and cheer on our amazing BGSU Women’s Soccer team in their game against Northern Illinois.

We hope you’ll join us!

15. Revised Policy 3341-6-36, Persona Non Grata

The persona non grata policy has been revised to clarify the procedures used to determine if a visitor’s behavior is detrimental to the university community and whether they should be excluded from the university premises. The original policy and the revision do not apply to currently enrolled students or university faculty or staff or to constitutionally-protected speech or conduct. You can read the policy here.

1. Come Volunteer at Friday Night Lights!

Come meet new people while shutting off lights in buildings around campus and reducing Bowling Green's emissions! you'll get 1 hour of volunteer credit AND help keep BG beautiful. Just come to the 2nd floor of the union right outside the theater tonight at 6:30.

2. 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 on our website.

3. It's a Night at the Museum with UAO!

Join UAO as we bring the museum to you for a night of fun! We are partnering with the Imagination Station in Toledo, the Toledo Museum of Art, BGSU Libraries, and the History Society. There will be a number of activities including robots, arts, circuits, and more! There will be a chance to win some tickets to the Imagination Station so you won't want to miss it! We will be in the Ballroom in the BTSU on Sept. 27 from about 7-9 p.m.

Be sure to follow us on social media to stay in the know @bgsu_uao!

If you have any questions about membership or the organization email our VP of Membership Mason at myuao@bgsu.edu.

4. Paint and plant your own flower!

Come join The Student Wellness network on Tuesday, Sept. 28t from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center conference room, located on the lower level, where we will be painting and planting our own flowers to take home! Learn more about our organization, make some connections, and of course, have a fun time! Contact hlutz@bgsu.edu for more information!

5. Register for the ELC!

The Ethical Leadership Certificate kicks off on Oct. 6! This six-week series will focus on leadership skill development pertaining to moral decision-making and ethics. Register today on our website.

6. 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
Time: Noon – 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Attendance at both training dates is required to become a Wellness Connection Peer Educator

Register through our website.

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

Division of Health and Wellness
419-372-WELL (9355) | wellness@bgsu.edu

7. Student Neuroscience Associations First Meeting! Pizza and current BGSU research discussion!

The Student Neuroscience Association will host its first meeting of the semester! On Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 6-7 p.m. in psych 113, we will eat pizza and hear from Dr. Cromwell as he discusses some of his current research in the Biology of Affect and Motivation (BAM) Lab at BGSU. Hope to see you there!

8. Study Participants Needed; Chance to Win $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Undergraduate students who (1) are 18-25 years old, (2) are at least sophomores, (3) are full-time students, and (4) are not double majors are invited to participate in an online study about how individual interests might predict academic outcomes. This study will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Upon completing the survey, you may enter your information in a separate form for a chance to win a raffle for a $25 Amazon gift card. Your chance of winning a gift card will be 3/90. If you would like to participate in the study, please access the survey. If you have questions about this study, you may contact Sneha Kamath (snehak@bgsu.edu) or Dr. Dara Musher-Eizenman (mushere@bgsu.edu, 419-372-2948).

9. 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 the Falcon Funded website. Contact Sara Thompson at saragt@bgsu.edu for more information or if you have questions.

10. Want to win a $25 gift card? Share your opinions!

The Office of Academic Assessment and SLA teams are looking for undergraduate virtual focus group volunteers. There will be two focus group topics: 1. career path perspectives at BGSU and 2. connecting course curriculums at BGSU. Participating in one or both virtual focus groups will enter you into a raffle for a $25 Amazon gift card and the potential of getting a service hour!

Career Path Perspectives at BGSU Virtual Focus Group sign up here.

Career Path Perspectives Virtual Focus Group Times:
•Monday, Oct. 4 from 3-4 p.m.
•Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 6-7 p.m.
•Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 3-4 p.m.
•Thursday, Oct. 7 from 3-4 p.m.

Connecting Course Curriculums at BGSU registration.

Connecting Course Curriculums Virtual Focus Times:
•Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-noon
•Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 4-5 p.m.
•Thursday, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
•Friday, Oct. 8 from 2-3 p.m.

Email confirmation and reminders will be sent to all participants prior to each focus group. There also will be information about Zoom, the online video conferencing platform we are using, sent out via email.

11. 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! Through Oct. 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 on our website. Good luck and have fun!

1. Diversity Statement Campus Communication

In May 2021 Bowling Green State University initiated a year-long pilot program for faculty and staff hiring. The University requires a diversity statement from faculty, administrative staff, and select classified staff applicants in our hiring process by providing a question that will encourage job applicants to address how they can contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging which includes respect for other and an openness to differing perspectives and identities. As with all pilot programs, consistent review of the process, analysis of feedback, and open communication is crucial to the success of any new program. Upon review of the current process and based on feedback received regarding the diversity statement process, recommendations to further develop the process were proposed. These recommendations were reviewed and approved by the Diversity and Belonging Council on Sept. 9, 2021, and the President’s Cabinet on Sept. 14, 2021.

Effective immediately, an updated rubric for assessing the diversity statements is available for use during the documentation review portion of our recruitment process for faculty, administrative staff, and select classified staff applicants. The diversity statement rubric is available on the Diversity and Belonging site and on the Human Resources site.

Questions regarding the application of the new rubric can be directed to the Division of Diversity and Belonging or the Office of Human Resources.

2. “BGP 101”--Introduction to BGSU’s gen ed program

Faculty and staff are invited to join members of the BGP Committee for an overview of BG Perspective, BGSU's general education program. This "BGP 101" session will be offered via Zoom and will allow time for questions and informal chat. Especially recommended for BGP faculty who have not previously taught BGP courses nor submitted BGP assessment data.

Monday, Sept. 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 896 2461 1983
Passcode: 791461

3. Search Committee Training

The training at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27 focuses on building inclusive searches and should be taken by anyone chairing or serving on a search committee. These sessions will be virtual and can be recorded and shared within departments. We will review definitions, information on identities, conflict of interests, expectations of the chair and committee members, and ways search committees help advance overarching goals. To register, please email diversity@bgsu.edu.

4. New Policy 3341-5-43 Reduction in Workforce for Classified Employees

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 read it on this website.