BGSU Campus Update

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

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1. Come see Oscar Award winner, Dustin Lance Black

The Creative Minds Series presents Dustin Lance Black: The Power of Story on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Kobacker Hall. The storyteller, social activist and Oscar Award-winning screenwriter (Milk, 2009) will share a handful of his own creative, personal and political stories to help shine a light on the incredible, transformative power of personal storytelling – whether such tales are shared on film, television, a theatre stage, courtroom, boardroom or across that most powerful stage there is for change: your own dining room table. Event is free. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Learn more at bgsu.edu/creativeminds.

2. Coming soon: TEDxBGSU!

The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is hosting TEDxBGSU on Tuesday, April 12! Stay tuned into the Marvin Center's website and social media (@TheMarvinCenter) for information on how to register and apply to speak!

Know someone who would make a great speaker? Email nominations to leadership@bgsu.edu.

3. Culture Under Construction virtual conference

Culture Club hopes you'll join us on Saturday, Feb. 19, via Zoom, for Culture Under Construction, an exploration of culture studies key topics, techniques and insights. We welcome undergraduates seeking extra credit, collegues seeking connections and scholars wondering just what culture studies is about. Find our conference schedule details online here.

4. Diabetes Youth Services Walkathon!

The College Panhellenic Conference (CPC) will be hosting a Walkathon for Diabetes Youth Services, a local nonprofit that not only raises awareness for Type I (juvenile) diabetes, but also provides educational resources and services to both children and parents. This service event will take place on March 27. The official walk will begin at 11 a.m., but at 10 a.m. we invite participants and/or volunteers to meet in the Union Oval (the starting point for the walk) and enjoy free food and beverages, and the opportunity to learn more about DYS and CPC. Here is the link to the Diabetes Youth Services website for more information: https://dys4kids.org/.

To sign up, please fill out this google form. If you have any questions please email Morgan Scanlon at mscanlo@bgsu.edu. Thank you for your participation!

5. Focus group for a chance at a $25 Amazon gift card

Are you a parent whose children live in the home? Do your parents not have children living in the home? Parents who are considered empty nesters are invited to participate in a focus group on grocery habits and lifestyle with other people in the post-parental stage. Upon completion of the focus group, you are entered for a chance to win two $25 dollar gift cards. Please contact Emma Studer-Perez at studere@bgsu.edu to sign up!

6. Follow the Marvin Center on social media!

Follow the Marvin Center on social media for important updates about events, service opportunities and more!

Instagram: @themarvincenter
Twitter: @themarvincenter
Facebook: /themarvincenter

7. Free Cardio Yoga

Join the Wellness Connection in recognizing Eating Disorder Awareness Week by participating in our free Cardio Yoga session, featured during our Big Playground Late Night event. Cardio Yoga will take place from 9 to 10 p.m. in Studio B.

8. Interested in a Black book club?

Interested in reading Black books and literature? Black Literature and Knowledge (BLK) is looking for a treasurer and secretary to get started as an official student organization. If you are interested, apply by using this link by Feb. 28! Along with this, you can email Malcolm Massey at malmass@bgsu.edu to express interest or for any questions.

9. Make Valentine's Day cards with Dance Marathon!

Come join Dance Marathon in making Valentine's Day cards for our Miracle Children receiving care at Mercy Health - Children's Hospital in Toledo! This event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 9:15 p.m. in Olscamp 117. All materials will be provided the day of the the event. Please email Assistant Director of Membership, Claire Westrick, at clawest@bgsu.edu with questions.

10. Open hours for Campus ReStore every Wednesday

The Campus ReStore will have open hours every Wednesday starting this Wednesday, February 9, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Located across from the Life Science Building through the McDonald sliding glass hallway doors, feel free to come by and check out our selection of school and office supplies, clothes and more for free! Masks required upon entry.

11. Open INDOOR disc golf practice

The Falcon Disc Golf team will be meeting every TUESDAY at 10:45 to 11:45 p.m. at the Perry Field House on the turf field. Every skill level is welcome! Come throw some discs with us and learn more about the club!

12. Parking Lot 7 closed on Wednesday, Feb. 9

Parking Lot 7, by the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, will be closed to the general public on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The lot is reserved for a private event. Please be aware to park in another location on this date.

13. RESCHEDULED Open MIC Night!

Who doesn't enjoy a live performance? Come out for some music, poetry and more talents from the local BGSU community! Just sign up at the door to perform! See you Feb. 9 at 8 to 10 p.m. in the BTSU Theater Room 206!

14. The Black Issues Conference (BIC)

The Black Issues Conference (BIC) offers a forum for research and discussion of African American culture and issues impacting the African American community. This year's keynote speaker is author Ijeoma Oluo. Click here to sign up and register for the event. Online registration will close on Feb. 11 at 5 p.m.

15. Presidents' Day volunteers needed

Monday, Feb. 21, the BGSU Office of Admissions is hosting our annual Presidents' Day Open House for high school seniors. Presidents' Day is the largest visit day of the year, with thousands of visitors exploring campus. In order to provide the best visit experience we can, we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to assist in various roles around campus. Volunteer opportunities include directing families to specific locations and answering questions they may have about BGSU.

1. Barbell workshop

A free, two-week course to help you learn basic barbell movements (i.e. Back Squat, Bent-Over Row, Bench Press, and Conventional Deadlift). Receive guidance from personal trainers on proper form of these movements and build familiarity and confidence with barbell training!

For more details, check out our website.

Offered Mondays & Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the SRC weight room.

Register for a February workshop (February 14, 16, 21 & 23) or the March workshop (March 14, 16, 21 & 23) by visiting the Student Recreation Center welcome desk, through the BGSU RecWell app or online using the new MyRec portal. Sessions are free, but pre-registration required.

Questions? Email Maddi Stiles, madstil@bgsu.edu.

2. Come join FORGE this Wednesday!

Hello everyone! Join FORGE (Feminist Organization Rallying for Gender Equity) this Wednesday, Feb. 9, for our next meeting in Olscamp 208 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ambassadors from the LGBTQ+ Center will talk us through a short Safe Zone training for students, which incorporates different pronouns, case studies and terminologies!

Looking forward to seeing you all there! If you have any questions don't hesitate to email oruther@bgsu.edu. :)

3. Volunteers still needed - BGSU Science Olympiad

The annual BGSU Regional Competition for the Northwestern Science Olympiad will take place on Feb. 26.

Sign up to volunteer here.

1. bGAB is looking for graduate students to serve on trips!

bGAB BG Alternative Breaks is looking for graduate students interested in being a Grad Adviser for 2022 spring break trips! These issue-based trips will be addressing environmental issues, urban poverty and social justice, and accessibility for youth. Please email civicengagment@bgsu.edu if you are interested.

2. LGBTQ+ graduate students: Valentine's Day with Grad Pride!

Grad Pride will be hosting a Valentine's Day event on Friday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Education Building - Room 303. We will watch a queer romance flick and have some gay old fun for Valentine's Day!

3. Now accepting proposals for the 2022 Teaching and Learning Summit (virtual)

Are you a BGSU faculty, instructor, graduate student or staff member with an interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning? The Center for Faculty Excellence is now taking proposals for conference presentations at our annual Teaching and Learning Summit, which will be held after spring break in March 2022.

Submit proposal here.
Proposal Deadline: Monday, Feb. 28
Response Timeline: Friday, March 4
Format: Virtual, 1 hour (40 min. presentation, 20 min. discussion)

1. Course Evaluation Data: Using Results to Inform Pedagogy workshop

During this informative workshop, participants will learn about BGSU’s course evaluation process and discuss ways to apply data to enhance teaching and learning in future semesters. Facilitators will share campus-wide and college-specific results from previous semesters and show faculty how to access their course evaluation results and feedback. This session will also include a facilitated discussion regarding pedagogical tools and strategies based on each of the six common evaluative questions.

Spring 2022 (Fall 2021 results)
Wednesday, Feb. 9: noon to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 11: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

2. Now accepting proposals for the 2022 Teaching and Learning Summit (virtual)

Are you a BGSU faculty, instructor, graduate student or staff member with an interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning? The Center for Faculty Excellence is now taking proposals for conference presentations at our annual Teaching and Learning Summit, which will be held after spring break in March 2022.

Submit proposal here.
Proposal Deadline: Monday, Feb. 28
Response Timeline: Friday, March 4
Format: Virtual, 1 hour (40 min. presentation, 20 min. discussion)

3. It's Okay Not to Be Okay session for employees

Please join us for the It's Okay Not to Be Okay session for employees on Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. This session is a partnership between OHR, the Counseling Center at BGSU, and our EAP, My Life Expert. This is a safe and welcoming space designed to allow employees (staff and faculty) the opportunity to share their feelings surrounding “real-life” situations happening in our professional lives, thanks to this pandemic, through open dialogue, and to gain meaningful tools to apply to your work life.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 862 1455 3138
Passcode: 224676

4. Search Committee Training for Faculty Staff

Join us on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. for search committee training (virtual). This training focuses on building inclusive searches and should be taken by anyone chairing or serving on a search committee. 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. Please register here.

For any questions, please email diversity@bgsu.edu.

5. Student Rec Center February membership special

There are many benefits to joining the BGSU Student Recreation Center!

Get access to an Olympic-size pool and warm water leisure pool, sauna and hot tub, basketball, pickleball and racquetball courts an indoor running track, plus state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment. Both locker rental and convenient parking are also available.

February One-Month Special: $19.99 per person
Add dependent: $10 per person

Membership valid for 30 days from date of purchase.

Sign up online at myrec.bgsu.edu, through the BGSURecWell app, or in-person at the SRC.

For more information:
Julia Adams - Membership Coordinator - jthatch@bgsu.edu
419.372.2000 | recwell@bgsu.edu | bgsu.edu/recwell

6. Susan Kosakowski retirement gathering

Please join us in saying goodbye and thank you to Susan Kosakowski, longtime BGSU employee and Schmidthorst College of Business recruiter, who is retiring Friday, Feb. 11.

Susan will be available for parting words, hugs and a toast at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, in The Atrium in the The Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center. She will mingle with colleagues as their schedule allows until 1 p.m. Dessert will be served.