BGSU Campus Update

Monday, March 14, 2022

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1. Come see Dance Marathon at the Union March 14

Come see Dance Marathon at the Union March 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more about our event in April and how to become a part of all we do for kiddos at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Toledo.

2. Feeling stressed?

Do you have experience with mindfulness and are looking to further your practice? Join our Expanding Your Mindfulness Practice workshop. In this workshop we will build upon basic mindfulness skills to develop and grow your practice. New to mindfulness? You are welcome to join, too!

All participants receive a free copy of the book “The Mindful Twenty-Something: Life Skills to Handle Stress... and Everything Else” and a journal. The workshop is Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. on March 17, 24, 31, and April 7 via Zoom.

To learn more about other wellness opportunities, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/thrive.html. Contact Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584, with questions and comments.

3. Get yourself tested - Free HIV testing on Wednesday

Get yourself tested for FREE at the Wellness Connection!

The testing is confidential, LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming, and conducted in a discreet location within the Student Recreation Center.

Call 419.372.9355 or stop by the Wellness Connection in the Student Recreation Center to schedule an appointment today. Walk-ins are always welcome!

Date: March 16
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Student Recreation Center
Remember to bring a photo ID to the appointment

For More Information:
Wellness Connection
214 Student Recreation Center
bgsu.edu/wellness
wellness@bgsu.edu

4. National Student Employment Week

WHAT IS NATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT WEEK? The National Student Employment Association has declared that the second full week in April every year be set aside to recognize the value of student employees and student employment professionals.

Student employees are the lifeblood of Bowling Green State University. They are integral to nearly every facet of University operations throughout a student’s career at BGSU, from a student’s first recruiting interaction, through graduation and successful advancement into the community as a BGSU alum. Their hard work is seen everywhere across campus and are responsible for many of the day-to-day tasks involved in the vast majority of BGSU departments.

We invite you to help us celebrate the wonderful efforts and accomplishments of our student employees during this year’s National Student Employment Week, held April 11-15.

Submit your nominations today!

5. Need volunteer hours?

Need volunteer hours? Sign up to volunteer at the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5k and Dog Walk! This event is on April 9 in front of the Student Recreation Center. Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to, race day check-in, water distribution (for racers and their dogs), cheering on our participants and their furry friends, and event set up and tear down. For any questions, please contact Jessica Patton, jlpatto@bgsu.edu.

6. Register for the Ray Browne Conference for Popular Culture Studies

The 2022 Ray Browne Conference for Popular Culture Studies is coming up on March 18 & 19. This year's theme is "What Scares You?: Defining Horror" and features keynote speaker Dr. Britt Rhuart. To register or for more information, please email raybrowneconf@bgsu.edu.

7. Healthcare Job & Internship Fair: Virtual March 24

Seeking an internship, co-op, part-time, or full-time opportunity in healthcare? Plan to participate in the Healthcare Job & Internship Fair, which will take place on Thursday, March 24, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. via Handshake. This event is open to students and alumni of all majors.

Employer registration list is subject to change daily.

Registration is required for this event.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Career Center at 419-372-2356 or careerservices@bgsu.edu for more information and assistance.

8. 12-character minimum password requirement effective March 17

Beginning March 17, your BGSU password requirement will be 12 characters. However, ITS recommends passwords of at least 16 characters to better protect your account and the University. Longer passwords/passphrases are proven to be more secure and harder to predict.

All password resets made on or after March 17 will be subject to the 12-character requirement. Additional information on IT Security at BGSU is available in our Knowledge Base.

Please direct any questions regarding this change to Information Technology Services (ITS) at 419-372-0999.

9. Film talk tomorrow!

Have you ever wondered about the role of cinema in the memory of war? If so, Culture Club hopes you'll join us tomorrow for Forgettable Films of the Forgotten War: American Cinema and the Erasure of the Korean War, a talk by Dr. Cortland Rankin.

Tuesday, March 14, at 4 p.m. in BTSU Film Theater

If you'd like to attend virtually, email cultureclub@bgsu.edu for a Zoom link.

10. LGBTQ+ graduation and awards

Do you know LGBTQ+ graduating students who might enjoy participating in this year’s Lavender Graduation celebration? Lavender Graduation celebrates queer- and trans-spectrum students who will graduate in spring, summer or fall commencement of 2022.

This year's Lavender Graduation celebration will include a ceremony on April 6 at 4 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Multipurpose Room and we will also highlight graduating LGBTQ+ seniors and graduate students the week of April 11 via Facebook (@BGSULGBTQRC) and Instagram (@bgsu_lgbtq) with posts throughout the week. Students can register for one or both opportunities here (by March 31, please).

Additionally, you're invited to nominate someone for one of the LGBTQ+ Excellence Awards (to be honored during Lavender Graduation). Please do so by March 31.

If you are interested in attending this ceremony as a student, faculty or staff member in support of our graduates, we’d love for you to join us.

11. Presentation registration extended for Symposium on Diversity

SYMPOSIUM ON DIVERSITY

Extended deadline for poster registration: March 18 at 5 p.m. at bgsu.edu/USD

Event Date: March 30, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

This event is now open to presentations by both undergraduate and graduate students.

Keynote Speaker, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.:
Laura Sanchez, Professor of Sociology
"Strong Hearts, Diverse Minds: How Liberal Education focused on Inclusive Diversity Helps a World on Fire"

Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines may submit proposals to give a poster presentation on research, scholarly, or creative work related to diversity in the broadest sense (including culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, age, disability and socio-economic status). Both group and individual presentations will be accepted. Presentations can be based on work completed either as part of a course or as an extra-curricular project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Any questions, please contact the director for CURS, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.

12. Register to vote!

Do you need to register to vote or update your address on your voter registration? Come see BGSU Votes outside of the Education Building from 11 to 3 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until the registration deadline, April 4. The Ohio Primary election is May 3! Questions about registering to vote or the election? Email bgsuvotes@bgsu.edu.

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.

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

14. Send a Sham Gram to someone for $2!

The Student Development Association is selling St. Patrick's Day-themed Sham Grams. Send these to your friends, staff members, faculty members or anyone on campus. Click this link to order one (or more)! Payment will be submitted via Venmo. If you do not have access to Venmo, please reach out to Nick Malendowski at malennj@bgsu.edu.

1. $15 Starbucks card for focus group on race

Sandra Faulkner and Lisa Hanasono, professors in the School of Media and Communication, and graduate students in MC 7610/WS 6800 (Race and Communication Seminar) are interested in how BGSU students talk about race in their friendships, family, romantic and peer relationships, and we need your help.

We’re interested in hearing your experiences with talking about race in your close relationships and your ideas about the best ways to talk about race in close relationships.

We are having group interviews via Zoom of around 6-8 individuals. In these groups, you will talk informally with us to share your thoughts and talk with each other. You will receive a $15 Starbucks gift card for participating.

If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sandra Faulkner at sandraf@bgsu.edu. We will find convenient times to meet via Zoom for an interview session.

2. BG's Got Talent!

Got a special talent you want to show off? Audition for BG's Got Talent to compete against your fellow Falcons for a chance to win $50 CASH!

Auditions are Sunday, March 20, @ noon to 6 p.m. and Monday, March 21, @ 6 to 9 p.m. Sign up here.

3. Do you want to study abroad?

Learn more about your Education Abroad 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 Apr. 27, via Zoom.

If interested, please register here. If you are unable to attend a live session, please visit our website to view the recorded presentation, and then schedule an appointment with the Education Abroad student advisor.

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

4. Graduation support group

The BGSU Counseling Center invites you to join our group focused on the transition following graduation. This group is a drop-in resource, so feel free to attend as needed or when it fits your schedule!

Some benefits of this group include:

A safe space to voice your concerns and feelings about this new phase of life
Have the opportunity to connect with and support others
Receive support and validation that you are not alone in this process

All soon-to-be graduates are welcome!

The group will meet on Tuesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Email Mandisa Sherife-Kekulah (msherif@bgsu.edu) or Emily Shrider (shrider@bgsu.edu) for the recurring Zoom link.

5. Learn to combat the winter blues!

Come learn strategies to manage the winter blues and depression. This offering will be held on March 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. over Zoom. Register and receive the Zoom link here.

6. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Pride Parade coming soon!

As a part of BGSU’s annual Rainbow Days, LGBTQ+ Programs will be putting on a Pride Parade. The purpose of this event is to create a safe space exclusively on campus for students who have never been able to attend pride due to the pandemic, feel unsafe to attend a pride function at home, and to allow space to express ourselves freely while sharing our identity of being LGBTQ+ BGSU students.

This event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, in the Union Oval. Check-in will begin at 11:00 a.m. The parade will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. and will be a short stroll around campus together followed by a short kick-back to enjoy space with one another.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact bryanar@bgsu.edu or newsoms@bgsu.edu We hope to see you there!

7. Meet the candidates: Dean of Arts and Sciences

Calling all students! Come meet the candidates for the next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences! All sessions will be held in Rm 316 Bowen-Thompson Student Union from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Refreshments served.

Monday, March 14, Dr. Ted Rippey, Interim Dean BGSU

Wednesday, March 16, Dr. Edith Barrett, Associate Dean for Social Sciences, University of Connecticut

Thursday, March 17, Dr. Dagmar Budikova, Professor and Chair, Geography, Geology, and the Environment, Illinois State University

8. Need food sssistance?

Are you or a student you know facing food insecurity? The Office of the Dean of Students food assistance programs can provide students with support and resources (i.e. a bag of non-perishable grocery items). Students can complete a food assistance application or come into the Office of the Dean of Students to apply. Applications and more information about the programs can be found here.

9. PIE WEEK - It's easy as pie to learn about HDFS!

Want to learn about Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)? It’s easy as pie/pi!

HDFS prepares students to work with infants through older adults in informal education, prevention and support services with a professional development track. Direct preparation for an internship and community connections is embedded in the curriculum.

Just want to focus on children? Then, check out the child development minor. Want to work as a child life specialist? Then, talk with us about the child life minor to prepare you for that career. Just want a slice of pie? That’s fine too – stop by!

Monday, Pi Day - Folks are available to chat from 1 to 4 p.m. in Eppler North 107.

Tuesday, March 15 - Faculty available from 10 to 11 a.m.; 1 to 2 p.m.; 3 to 4 p.m. to chat

10. Register for the Sustainability Leadership Certificate!

The Sustainability Leadership Certificate starts tomorrow, March 15, at 7:30 p.m., and will run for six weeks! Sign up to participate today!

11. Student opinion survey from the Higher Learning Commission

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is the institutional accreditor of BGSU. To remain accredited with the HLC, BGSU must undergo a comprehensive evaluation every ten years. BGSU staff is developing the reports for this evaluation, which will culminate with an on-site peer review visit October 17-18, 2022. As part of the comprehensive evaluation, the HLC conducts an online survey of BGSU’s student body. The survey is intended to give students an opportunity to participate in the evaluation process and to help peer reviewers identify questions they might ask while on site.

On April 4, you will receive an email invitation to participate in this short survey. You will have until April 13 to complete it. The answers on this survey are anonymous. Unless you include identifying information in your comments, the HLC and BGSU will not have access to your identity. Your participation is completely voluntary. The results of the survey will be available for the peer reviewers and BGSU administration September 2022.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON APRIL 4!

1. Summer graduate student job opening - Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services is hiring a BGSU graduate student for a student assistant position. The graduate student in this position will manage the front desk including test proctoring for BGSU exams. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Must have availability over the summer.

Please see Handshake for more information about the position and to apply!

1. Who embodies the "Spirit of BG?"

We bet you know someone who is a current full-time or part-time administrative staff member who does! Nominate them today for the Administrative Staff Council (ASC) “Spirt of BG” award!

For more information and a link to the nomination form go to the award page.

2. Susan Swinford's retirement

Susan Swinford is retiring from BGSU on March 31! We are celebrating Susan with a card shower. We invite you to shower Susan with kindness and wish her well in her retirement by sending a card of best wishes and congratulations. The cards can be sent to the following address: Susan Swinford; Office of the Provost; 120 McFall Center; Bowling Green, OH 43403.

3. Upcoming Excel trainings (in-person & virtual) offerings

Excel Trainings:

Session I Excel Introductory & March 15 (Limit 24 in person)
Session II Excel Intermediate & March 22 (Limit 24 in person)
Session III Excel Advanced & March 29 (Limit 24 in person)
Session IV Excel Open Office Hours & April 5 (Limit 24 in person) - This session will provide information to help current staff resolve Excel issues.

In-person registration form

You are invited to register for the ASC Excel Training Zoom meeting.

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

4. Food drive competition

Food Drive March 7 to 18. Join us in a friendly competition between Classified and Administrative staff to see who can collect the most items and win the coveted can trophy. All collected items benefit the food pantry on campus. Faculty are encouraged to donate too! Collection points are throughout campus. Email either acs@bgsu.edu or csc@bgsu.edu for more information.

5. Midterm reporting begins today

Let your students know where they stand! The faculty reporting window for midterm grading opens today, March 14, and runs through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.

Just as a reminder, midterm grades are reported through the MyBGSU Faculty Center, not Canvas, and students will be able to view their midterm grades as soon as they have been entered and saved.

Check out the FAQs webpage for resources to help you through this process.

6. Money Mindset Masterclass

Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs & the Center for Women and Gender Equity on March 21 in BTSU 201A from noon to 1 p.m. for an interactive experience this Womxn’s History Month with wealth advisor and founder of Financially EmpowHERed, Stephanie Georgakopoulos!

While it is important for every member of a household to understand their finances and have at least basic money management skills, the need for womxn-identified individuals to have strong day-to-day and long-term financial planning skills is even higher. On average womxn live two years longer, are more likely to leave the workplace mid-career, and make 26% less (even wider gap for womxn of color) than their male counterparts. These three factors combined demonstrate the vital importance of womxn not only understanding their relationship to money but the role financial literacy can play in their lifelong endeavors.

The Money Mindset Masterclass is a phenomenal experience where womxn learn the four money personality types (Money Evader, Money Idolizer, Money Spender and Money Saver), how their type has impacted their relationship with money, how it has held them back, and what they can do to change that relationship. The session will also dive deep into the eight most common money blocks that appear due to these personality traits and actionable tips and tricks to eradicate them fast!

Masks are encouraged. Please feel free to bring your lunch with you.

7. Program Evaluation workshop

In this workshop, participants will discuss strategies on how to align learning outcomes, curriculum and assessment. There will be a review of Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy and the AAC&U VALUE Rubrics aligning with the University Learning Outcomes. Additionally, participants will discuss program learning outcomes assessment within courses.

CFE Categories: Expectations, Support, Engagement, Feedback & Assessment and Academic Support Technologies.

Faciliator(s):
Dr. Carrie Hamady, EdD, MS, RD, LD, FAND, Clinical Professor, Director Undergraduate Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Dr. Jessica Turos, Associate Director, Office of Academic Assessment

Date: March 15
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register for Program Evaluation: Learning Outcomes, Curriculum Mapping, and Assessment