BGSU Campus Update

Friday, Feb. 11, 2022

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Campus Update Archive

1. Coming soon: TEDxBGSU!

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

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

2. Crocheting for a Cause kickoff

Join us as we kickoff Crocheting for a Cause on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. in 280 Hayes Hall! Pick up crocheting/knitting supplies, learn basic skills, and help us prepare our teal yarn bomb for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April! Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. RSVP to Kori Koschalk-Newmister at korik@bgsu.edu by Feb. 21.

3. Delta Gamma Valentine's Day bake sale! Last chance to order :)

Want to show someone you appreciate them? Well, Delta Gamma has got you covered! Delta Gamma at BGSU is doing a Valentine’s Day bake sale! We are selling $5 valentine boxes with various cookies, baked goods, candy and sweet treats that will be delivered on Feb. 14 if the address is within a 5-mile radius of campus. If you would like one delivered to you, a friend, a significant other or a student/staff member of BGSU, fill out the order form at this link and make a Venmo payment to Alyssa-Graham-29. All proceeds will go to our philanthropy Service for Sight!

4. Falcon Foodies: Date Night in the Dorm

Stop by the Wellness Connection on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and grab a free date night recipe book, filled with easy date night recipes and date night ideas in Bowling Green. For any questions, please email Jessica Patton at jlpatto@bgsu.edu.

5. Fill out 5-minute survey for chance to win $20 Amazon gift card!

We are looking to create new vegan menu options in the dining hall. To provide the best quality recipes for your tastes, we ask that any students interested fill out this survey regarding food preferences. As we are developing new recipes, opportunities for taste tasting will be available as well. If you would like to participate in that please leave your name and email at the end of the survey. Thank you in advance for participating in the survey!

6. Hot cocoa for the kiddos!

Join Dance Marathon and Bikes for Tikes by enjoying some hot chocolate on Feb. 18 in the Union Oval from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! All money will be donated to Mercy Health Children's Hospital in Toledo!

7. It's Real: College students & mental health

The transition to college often presents emotional challenges. It's Real follows six students who wrestled with mental health concerns, sought treatment and found their own sense of balance.

This short documentary is designed to raise awareness about mental health issues commonly experienced by students. This offering will be held on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. over Zoom. Please contact phughes@bgsu.edu for Zoom information.

8. Origami valentines at the Student Union!

The BGSU Origami Club will be giving out origami valentines at the Student Union. The table will be set at the BGSU Student Union from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11. You can get an origami rose or heart valentine! We would really appreciate any club donations through Venmo!

Also, if you are interested in joining the Origami Club, we meet on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Central Hall Room 100. We are really laid back so you can come and leave as you please. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the email list, contact Abby Komar at akomar@bgsu.edu.

9. Women’s Tennis back home on Super Bowl Sunday

The Women’s Tennis team is back at home for the second straight weekend. They will take on Findlay at Perrysburg Tennis Center this Sunday. Matches are scheduled to start at noon. Come join the tennis team in Perrysburg on Sunday. Admission is free for tennis matches.

10. Hot topic! "The American Dream: What is it? Whose is it? Does it exist?"

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. Our next hot topic will be a discussion of what the American Dream looks like to different people, who it may have been meant for and whether it exists.

Snacks will be provided!

Please join us in the Office of Multicultural Affairs' Resource Center (Bowen-Thompson Student Union room 427), Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! Contact Bry Miller at bryanar@bgsu.edu for more details.

11. Monsters, heroes, heroines, and gods...

This summer, take the BG Perspective-approved CLCV 3800 "Classical Mythology" and read Roman and Greek myth stories that have been told and retold for over two thousand years! 100% online courses are available both summer sessions: CLCV 3800-101W (#40967), the first six weeks or CLCV 3800-102W (#42340), the second six weeks. Summer registration begins Monday, and these popular classes always fill quickly, so don't delay!

Hint: When searching for online courses, select "Distance" as the campus.

12. SICSIC unmasking

Join us Feb. 19 at the Slater Family Ice Arena for the unmasking of SICSIC #1 & #2, Deadpool and Shrek! Deadpool and Shrek have kept their secret for the past three years and during the hockey game, their masks will come off as they reveal their identity! For more information, go to bgsu.edu/sicsic.

13. Request a presentation from BGSU Votes!

Request a presentation from BGSU Votes to go over upcoming election information and how to register to vote here.

Deadline to register to vote in Ohio: April 4
Ohio primary election: May 3

Questions? Email bgsuvotes@bgsu.edu

14. University awards ceremony - Apply or nominate yourself today!

The Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations and advisors on April 21.

Apply or nominate yourself for the:

President's Award for Distinguished Service
Student Life Award
Outstanding Community Service Award
Outstanding Student Organization of the Year
Student Organization Member of the Year
Student Organization Advisor of the Year

Check out the Applauding Excellence Ceremony website for more details about each award.

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 (Feb. 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 is required.

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

2. Donations for candy grams! Learn more

Happy Valentine's Day! UAO is giving out candy grams on Monday, Feb. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Union! We will be accepting donations of any kind (change, cash or non-perishable food items) in exchange for candy grams! We will also have some fun BGSU-themed valentines for you to give to your Falcon Flame or your friends!

Meetings are Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. in 103 University Hall

Follow us on social media to stay in the know with UAO. @bgsu_uao

3. FREE improv comedy show TONIGHT - Bad Genetics

TONIGHT Bad Genetics will be hosting an improv comedy show, free of charge, at 7 p.m. in Education 115!

4. Move with confidence - Register for a free equipment orientation at the Student Recreation Center!

Learn more about Student Recreation Center (SRC) fitness equipment while receiving guidance and support from certified Personal Trainers. These free sessions include exclusive access to the SRC, education on how to safely and effectively use various strength training equipment, proper lifting form, and assistance from a personal trainer on creating a personalized exercise plan. Gain knowledge, have fun, enhance your well-being and move with confidence!

For more details, check out our website.

Offered on the following Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon:

Feb. 27 – Selective Pulley Machines and Cable Machines
March 20 – Plate Loaded Hammer Strength Equipment
March 27 – Free Weights (i.e. Dumbbells, EZ Bars) and TRX/Resistance Bands

Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required. Visit the Falcon Fitness website to reserve your spot.

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

5. Site Leader applications for bGAB trips are open!

Do you have a passion for service and social justice? Are you interested in co-leading a service-learning trip to community partners across the country? If so, site leader applications for Bowling Green Alternative Breaks (bGAB) are open now! Interested students can apply here.

6. Spain Education Abroad information session

Learn more about BGSU's signature Spain Education Abroad program from the program's resident director, Dr. Susana Juarez and BGSU Education Abroad staff! Live and study in Alcala de Henares, a historical and cultural gem, just 30 minutes east of Madrid. Study abroad for the summer, semester or year!

Thursday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. via Zoom
Meeting ID: 859 1765 6144
Access Code: 040543

Questions? Contact edabroad@bgsu.edu or 419-372-0479.
RSVP here

7. Valentine's Day bake sale for BLOOMFEST!

Stop by the Union tables from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 14 to support the Environmental Action Group (EAG) and the Music Industry Club (MIC) in the creation of a musical Earth Month celebration.... Bloomfest!

8. Volunteer at Friday Night Lights

Make the Earth your valentine this Friday by volunteering for Friday Night Lights and helping protect the environment by turning off lights in buildings around campus. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Union outside the theater. If you have any questions, email Campus Sustainability at greenbg@bgsu.edu.

9. Want a Marvin Center experience for your group?

Request a facilitation from the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership! Workshops can focus on a variety of leadership topics to fit your needs. Request an experience at bgsu.edu/SLA.

10. Win money for your organization!

Join the Office of Student Engagement virtually for several fun rounds of student organization-themed trivia for the opportunity to win prizes for your group. Join us virtually and invite as many members of your group as possible for more chances to win for your organization. Prizes will be awarded to the top three scorers' student organizations in the amounts below.

1st Place Prize: $200 | 2nd Place Prize: $100 | 3rd Place Prize: $50

All prize money can be used to purchase organization needs – custom items chosen by your group that directly connect to your organization's mission and help the organization accomplish its goals.

Join us on Monday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. on ZOOM!

Join by clicking here.

11. Complete survey for 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. Beginning Feb. 2, the first 100 participants to complete the survey may enter their information in a separate form to win a $5 Amazon gift card.

If you would like to participate in the study, please access the survey at this link. 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).

1. Apply today - Only a few positions left!

Only a few positions are left to be a Graduate Student Ambassador for 2022-23. Help incoming graduate students connect to BGSU. Learn more about the position and apply here.

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!

1. Collaborating in a Virtual Classroom workshop

This workshop serves as an introduction or review of communication and collaboration strategies, and tools for effective online teaching and learning. In this workshop, we will discuss and explore effective Canvas features and teaching strategies that can help you create collaborative spaces and inclusive learning experiences in your online and remote course.

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer
Dates: Friday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Zoom)
Register

2. Nominations for 2022 Olscamp Research Award - Deadline extended

The Division of Research & Economic Engagement is pleased to distribute this call for nominations for the 2022 Olscamp Research Award. This honor is awarded annually to a member of the BGSU faculty for outstanding scholarly or creative accomplishments during the previous three-year period. For purposes of this award, these accomplishments may be understood in terms of refereed presentations of scholarly papers or publications (books, monographs, externally funded grants and contracts, articles, etc.); musical compositions/arrangements or concerts/recitals, dramatic or visual artworks presented at national or international meetings or exhibitions; patentable or licensable discoveries or creations of major significance.

Nominations will be accepted any time on/or before Feb. 25 by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR) as an email attachment to ospr@bgsu.edu.