BGSU Campus Update

Friday, Jan. 14, 2022

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Campus Update Archive

1. Bringing voices from the past into conversations of today!

In its new podcast series, Archival Encounters, the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) uses primary sources from its unique collections, particularly oral history interviews, to bring voices from the past into conversation with the present. Each encounter will explore historical figures from the many histories documented within the CAC’s collections, including those of BGSU, northwest Ohio, the Great Lakes, national student affairs and rare books, and will include discussions with a BGSU scholar or community expert to contextualize their stories and illuminate their relevance to the world today.

Listen to Episode 1: Ella P. Stewart, Civil Rights Trailblazer of Toledo

2. Interested in communications or public relations?

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting our first in-person meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Olscamp room 111 at 5:30 p.m. All majors are welcome! We are looking forward to learning new skills, building a professional network, sharing opportunities and gaining practical experience. Join the GroupMe for important updates and exciting opportunities!

Questions? Email bgprssa@gmail.com!

3. Men’s Basketball Battle of I-75 on Saturday

Men’s Basketball will host Toledo this Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Stroh Center. We will honor Bill Frack and have an orange out, so make sure to wear your orange for the game. Download your free student ticket.

4. Spring CURS grant application (second round) 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 is Monday, Jan. 24.

Applications are currently accepted at bgsu.edu/cursgrant.

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. Women’s Basketball - Saturday game postponed

The BGSU Women’s Basketball game vs. Miami University scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the BGSU program. It has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 14.

6. CCCC is now accepting applications for spring 2022!

The Cross-Cultural Conversation Connection (CCCC) is accepting applications for participants for Spring 2022!

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 will be sometime in week 4, with more details to come.

Participants can be any class standing including guest/exchange students. Group leaders are generally at least 3rd year standing, but all applications will be given consideration for the position, especially those with previous experience in leadership roles.

Learn more about the CCCC program on the webpage.

Interested in applying? Find the application here.

Questions? Contact Krys Ingman at cccc@bgsu.edu.

7. Come to the January ReStore event!

Have you been to the ReStore yet? Come pick out school and office supplies, clothes, décor, or other items for free! Each item taken is one less item added to landfills, and instead reused or repurposed to help save the planet. You can access our new location across from the Life Science Building through the sliding glass doors of McDonald. Masks and a valid BGSU ID are mandatory for entry. Our next ReStore event is Thursday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hope to see you there!

8. Re-affirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) - Visit in fall 2022

BGSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (or HLC) and has maintained its standing as such since 1916. Accreditation validates the quality of an institution as a whole and evaluates multiple aspects including its academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finances and resources. BGSU’s re-affirmation of accreditation visit by the HLC has been set for October 17-18, 2022. To learn more and prepare for the visit or to participate in accreditation-related activities, please visit our web pages: HLC Accreditation and Preparing for HLC Visit.

Questions? Contact us at institutionaleff@bgsu.edu

9. Join us for book discussion of Gone Girl!

Join BG Authors for a book club discussion of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at a TBD location! For more information about the event, contact BG Authors Director Mary Ross at mkross@bgsu.edu. To sign up for the event, please fill out this form.

1. Academic planning drop-in hours

Did you know the Academic and Career Planning team hosts 15-minute drop-in hours every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the academic year? Stop by 253 Central Hall to connect with an Academic and Career Planning Specialist to receive support with your class schedule and more!

2. Apply to become a 2022-23 Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassador!

Are you an undergraduate student seeking an opportunity to educate peers on multicultural matters? Our application to become an Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassador is now open!

The Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassadors (OMAAs) assist the Office of Multicultural Affairs by providing peer education programs, events and facilitations. The OMAAs are a group of students committed to social change and leadership. OMAAs work in the Office of Multicultural Affairs student resource centers as paraprofessional undergraduate student employees with such tasks as:

Developing, creating and executing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion based facilitations upon request
Outreach and consultation with other student organizations and university departments
Representing the Office of Multicultural Affairs at various campus events
Serving as administrative support for the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Apply through our form at BGSU.edu/OMA.

Contact bryanar@bgsu.edu for more details.

3. Get connected to student organizations, departments and programs at CampusFest on January 19!

Want to get involved this semester at BGSU?

At CampusFest (spring version), you can learn about student organizations, programs and departments with opportunities for you to get connected! CampusFest is a free event for all students that will take place on Jan. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the union. Student attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes by talking to different campus organizations. Prizes include JBL headphones, an ultimate snack bag, a game night kit and a movie night kit, all worth $100. Warm beverages will be available for all attendees!

4. Hockey series this weekend against Bemidji State

BGSU Hockey will face Bemidji State this Friday and Saturday at the Slater Family Ice Arena. Join the Falcons for Fan Appreciation and Brian Holzinger Bobblehead night on Friday. Presale tickets and parking will be $1 and concessions will be limited. On Saturday, bring your teddy bear to toss onto the ice when the Falcons score their first goal. Don't forget to download your free student ticket.

5. Last chance to participate in MLK Jr. Day of Service!

Bowling Green State University's Civic Engagement in the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership is thrilled to host the 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service THIS MONDAY, Jan. 17. Register and commit to serve with your fellow Falcons at bgsu.edu/MLKday.

6. PUZZLED about HDFS?

PUZZLED about the HDFS: Human Development and Family Studies major or minor? Whether you are a current major/minor or potentially interested - stop by! (Or maybe you just like to work on puzzles?) HDFS faculty will help you become unpuzzled about the HDFS major, minor, Child Development minor and Child Life Minor. Stop by - Eppler North, room 107 (first floor nearest cemetery) - put in a puzzle piece and chat with other HDFS students and faculty.

7. Summer 2022 employment - Remote Academic Enrichment Camp Instructor

Instructional & co-teacher support for the Academic Enrichment Camps taking place in the summer of 2022. The Academic Enrichment Camp seeks to prepare students from grade three to grade eight in foundational concepts that seek to support learning development of Ohio students and reduce the percentage of students who may otherwise fall exponentially behind in their learning.

• Instructor Application
• Co-Teacher Application

8. Updates to Library Research in Canvas

You now have direct access to library databases and Research Guides via "Library Research" in Canvas. You will see either a Research Guide related to your course or a basic Research Guide with access to library resources and help.

9. Free Qdoba with UAO!

University Activities Organization is the premiere event planning organization here at BGSU! Our first general member meeting is happening on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in University Hall. We will be catering Qdoba for the first 40 students to come to the meeting! Find out what UAO brings to campus, help us plan events and have some fun! We hope to see you there!

Weekly meetings will continue to occur Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in University Hall 103.

Follow us on social media @bgsu_uao to keep up with our events.

10. IMPORTANT DEADLINES: Study Abroad

This is a friendly reminder of the upcoming study abroad application deadlines:

Summer 2022: March 1, 2022
Fall 2022: March 1, 2022

We will send periodic reminders but do keep a personal note of these dates if you are planning to go abroad this upcoming summer and fall.

The BGSU scholarship deadlines are also March 1, 2022. There are a number of study abroad scholarships. A detailed list is located here. However, you all will complete one General Scholarship Application not individual applications.

Want to study abroad but do not know where, what type of program or when? Or, know what program you would like to do but don’t know where to begin? Learn more about your opportunities during an Education Abroad information session, offered weekly! Attending an information session is the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU. Choose from over 500 options (study, internship, service learning and research) in more than 40 different countries! At the conclusion of each information session, you can schedule an appointment with the Education Abroad student advisor.

In-person sessions every Thursday: 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., University Hall, Room 405A

LIVE Virtual Information Sessions will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. until April 27 via Zoom. If interested, please register here. If you are unable to attend a live session, please visit our website to view the presentation to set up a time to virtually meet with our Education Abroad advisor.

Contact Education Abroad, International Programs and Partnerships at edabroad@bgsu.edu or 419-372-0479 for more information.

1. Assessing Course Design and Delivery virtual workshop

The design elements of an online or remote course can influence both the teaching and learning that occur within the course. In this workshop, participants will reflect on their online and remote course design and delivery, review standards for high quality course design (Quality Matters and BGSU Rubrics), and share best practices for (re)designing an effective, engaging and well-structured online course.

Categories: Expectations, Support, and Feedback & Assessment

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer

Dates:
Monday, Jan. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (Zoom)
Friday, Feb. 25, noon to 1:30 p.m. (Zoom)

3. Join CWGE's Feminist Fiction Book Club this semester!

Join our Feminist Fiction Book Club facilitated by the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE)! This semester we will take an intersectional feminist approach to reading Swing Time by Zadie Smith. We hope to provide a space to discuss how feminism in the novel intersects with gender, nationality, race, economic stratification and more. Space in the book club is limited, and the first ten people to register will receive a free copy of our book Swing Time provided by CWGE. The book club will begin in late January and meet weekly until the end of the semester. If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form by Friday, January 21, or reach out to Loni Stouffer with questions at istouff@bgsu.edu.

Published in 2016, Swing Time is a New York Times bestseller, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. The novel delves into issues around feminism, race, class, multiculturalism, memory, dance and more. You can learn more about Swing Time at Zadie Smith’s website.

4. Building access for Monday, Jan. 17

All building exterior doors will be locked on Monday, Jan. 17, but still accessible through PED/card access to authorized users. Please submit a work order to schedule any required building unlocks. Requests should be submitted no later than 3 p.m. on Jan. 14.

For emergency access please call Campus Police at 419-372-2346.