BGSU Campus Update

Friday, April 8, 2022

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1. Are you a music enthusiast?

Come join Otávio Manzano Kavakama for his cello concert in Bryan Hall on April 14 at 8 p.m.! It’s free, so it's affordable!

More about the program can be found on the BGSU Events website.

2. 21st Ohanami - Cherry Blossom Festival

21st Ohanami - Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday, April 10, noon to 4 p.m.
PRESENTED BY THE BGSU JAPANESE CLUB, JAPANESE PROGRAM AND THE ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This year’s festival will take place completely online. Join us for individual events or for the entire festival.

For more information, contact Akiko Kawano Jones, jakiko@bgsu.edu, 419-575-8999.

3. BGSU THFM presents: Pippin

Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film presents Stephen Schwartz (Wicked and Godspell) and Roger O. Hirson’s Pippin, in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts for one weekend only, April 7-10.

Performances will be held in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre on the BGSU campus, April 7 through 9 at 8 p.m.; and April 9 and 10 at 2 p.m.

Discounted tickets purchased in advance are $5 for students, $10 for seniors, and $15 for adults. Student tickets are $10 on the day of performance; all others are $20 on the day of performance. Tickets are available for purchase at bgsu.edu/the-arts/tickets.html or one hour prior to curtain at the Wolfe Center box office.

To ensure the safety of the audience and cast members, face coverings are recommended for attendance at BGSU Department of Theatre and Film productions. Please direct additional questions regarding tickets to the BGSU Arts Box Office, 419-372-8171.

4. Celebrate APIDA Heritage Month: Raya and the Last Dragon

Join the Offices of Multicultural Affairs and Student Engagement for a free showing of Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon on Monday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. in BTSU 206 (Union Theatre). A brief discussion about representation will precede the film. If you have questions, please contact Ana Brown at acbrown@bgsu.edu.

5. Retirement celebration for Michael Ellison

We are celebrating the upcoming retirement for Professor Michael Ellison of the Department of Theatre and Film on Sunday, April 10, immediately following the final performance of Pippin in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre. All are welcome!

6. Come watch the BGSU Quidditch Team at Falcon Cup III

Curious about what a Quidditch game looks like? Come watch the BGSU Quidditch Team face a variety of different Quidditch teams at Falcon Cup III. Located at the Perry Field House this weekend, Sunday, April 10, with games running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.!

7. Women’s Golf hosts the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational

Women’s Golf is hosting the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational on Saturday and Sunday. Play will go on throughout the day, so come out any time and watch the Women’s Golf team. Admission is free for BGSU students.

8. Women’s Softball to host the University of Buffalo

Women’s Softball is at home this weekend for a series against the University of Buffalo. On Saturday, the team plays at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m., with a Pajama Day theme. Sunday’s game is scheduled at noon, with a 90s theme, and it's Dog Day. Come out to Meserve field to support the Falcons. Admission is free for BGSU students.

9. Falcon Tennis back at Perrysburg Tennis Center

Falcon Tennis will face Ball State on Friday at 1 p.m. indoors at Perrysburg Tennis Center. Head up to Perrysburg and cheer on your Falcon Tennis team. Admission is free for BGSU students.

10. Film and Media Festival 2022

This annual event is a chance to see outstanding student film work, a chance to celebrate film and our students, and to mingle with our colleagues and students. The event is taking place April 8 - 10, with an awards ceremony ending the weekend on Sunday, April 10, at 6 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union (Multipurpose Room).

11. FREE live sketch comedy show TONIGHT

Join Lady Parts Comedy for an ALL ORIGINAL live comedy event this Friday night at 7 p.m. in Education 115! Get ready to laugh your socks off! Come enjoy multiple sketches, including a three-part mystery series and musical and dancing additions!

For more information, find us online @LadyPartsBG (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok).

12. FREE Yoga - LOCATION CHANGE

Join the Student Wellness Network and a certified SRC yoga instructor in Studio B at the Student Recreation Center TODAY from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. for a FREE yoga session! The first 40 participants will get a free yoga mat and water bottle! Limited health journals are also available! Email hlutz@bgsu.edu with any questions.

13. Therapy Dog Appreciation Day - Meet the dogs!

April 11 is Therapy Dog Appreciation Day! Join our PAWS Team to meet therapy dogs, craft, create gifts for the dogs and purchase a polaroid picture with the dogs to fundraise for the program! The PAWS Team will be all across campus! See locations and time below.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Olscamp 2nd floor lounge facing Education Building
Education Building steps

5 to 7 p.m.
Student Rec Center Youth & Family Room (by the back entrance of the Rec) - craft, gift making for therapy dogs, and photo booth. You can purchase a polaroid of your picture for $3, funds to support the PAWS Team.
Education Building steps
Union Oval

Contact Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584, with questions and comments. Learn more at the PAWS Team at www.bgsu.edu/paws.

14. UWP Writing Showcase tonight!

The UWP Writing Showcase will be held Friday, April 8, 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. in East Hall.

There will be free goodie bags (limited supply), and you can walk and talk with students about their work. Students will have poster presentations so that you can drop in for as little or as long as you want.

Come support our students and the UWP at the Writing Showcase!

15. View research/scholarly/creative presentations by BGSU undergraduate students

View poster and oral presentations by BGSU undergraduate students from a great variety of disciplines!

UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM FOR RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Event Date: April 16
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union
See program at bgsu.edu/spring

Help us celebrate the outstanding achievements of these students! If you have any questions, please contact the director for CURS, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.

1. Know when your Falcon Tuition Guarantee expires

Did you know your tuition, room and meal plan charges are locked in for the four years at BGSU? That’s 12 consecutive semesters of not having to worry about if your bill will increase. The Falcon Tuition Guarantee takes the guesswork out of your college budget so you can focus on the important things, like your upcoming finals.

As you plan for the summer and fall semesters, we want you to keep in mind when your Falcon Tuition Guarantee expires and how you can find that information. Start by logging into your MyBGSU > Student Center > My Account. There, it will let you know when your guarantee expires.

Have questions? Contact the Office of the Bursar at 419-372-2851 or visit https://www.bgsu.edu/bursar/the-falcon-tuition-guarantee.html for more information

2. Apply to be an intern with ICS!

Are you looking for opportunities to put your academic research and writing skills into practice? Are you looking for meaningful work experience from the convenient location of BGSU’s campus? Would you like to do it for course credit?

Then consider applying to be an intern for BGSU’s own interdisciplinary, public humanities center. You can get valuable experience with event planning, marketing and public relations, graphic design, research and curricular development, and more.

We have extended our deadline and are seeking interns for the following tracks:

Social Media and Publicity
Research & Curriculum Development
Podcast Research and Production

Review of applications will begin immediately, with interviews to follow. Applications are due April 15 by 5 p.m. Visit bgsu.edu/ics to find out more about ICS internships and how to apply, and email ics@bgsu.edu with any questions!

3. BGSU graduate insiders guide

Join our Graduate Admissions team and learn all the ins and outs you need to know when applying to grad school! Please register using the link below and join us in person in University Hall second floor presentation room on April 11 from 2 to 3 p.m.

4. Interested in graduate school or earning a Ph.D.?

The McNair Scholars Program provides support to BGSU students interested in attending graduate school. To be eligible to participate a student would have at least reached sophomore status, have financial need and be first-generation. Students who are underrepresented at the graduate level are also eligible to apply. The program is focused on helping students be successful in preparation for, getting to, and completing graduate school. Some of the benefits of the program include:
$2,800+ PAID research experience (topic selected by the scholar) this summer
Housing cost and some meals covered during the 8-week Summer Research Institute
GRE prep assistance and resources, including a waiver for 50% reduction in the GRE cost.

Anyone interested in applying for the program should reach out to the Program Advisor Jordan Parker at parkjor@bgsu.edu, and Assistant Director Adrienna Hutchins at ahutchi@bgsu.edu.

5. Get ready for prom Falcons! Second Chance Prom TONIGHT

IT'S FINALLY PROM! Get excited because there will be dinner, dancing and a good time! You can come as dressed up or down as you want, this is YOUR prom! We want you to be comfortable with who you are and flaunt it! UAO is also partnering with Goodwill to provide students with the opportunity to get some free prom gear, go to our Instagram to find our how to take advantage of this deal!

No ticket or payment is needed, so come on! We'd love to see you there!

General meetings Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in 103 University Hall

Instagram: @bgsu_uao
TikTok: bgsu.uao

6. National Hazing Prevention Week committee

The Office of Student Engagement is seeking students to aid in planning events for National Hazing Prevention Week. This is a voluntary student leadership position. If interested, please fill out this form.

7. Study tables with UAO!

Join UAO for some study tables next Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the UAO Office (408 BTSU). We will be hosting tables for you to come on down and get some studying and homework done as the end of the year is creeping up on us. There will be snacks, time to get work done, or time to chill; we hope to see you there!

General meetings Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in 103 University Hall

Instagram: @bgsu_uao
TikTok: bgsu.uao

8. Women in STEM volunteers needed

BGSU students will guide groups of middle school students from Women in STEM workshops to various sites on campus.

1. Building Strength: Basic Introduction to Grants 2022 workshop

The Division of Research and Economic Engagement is pleased to announce the 2022 Basic Introduction to Grants workshop as part of our Building Strength program. The intent of this workshop is to provide a basic understanding of the grant writing process to faculty members who have an interest in applying for an external grant but have had no experience doing so. Up to 12 applicants with outstanding talent and a keen interest in research will be selected to participate in the workshop. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15.

Click here to apply.

2. Do you know a rising high school junior student?

The Office of Admissions and Marvin Center are hosting the first annual Impact Academy for high school students that will be juniors in fall 2022 this summer! Students will spend five days on campus exploring leadership and having fun. Know a student that would be interested? Have them apply at bgsu.edu/impactacademy!

3. March Spirit of BG award winner – Erica Mills

Congratulations to Erica Mills from the Office of Admissions! Erica is the winner of the March Spirit of BG Award! Erica was nominated by TWO of her colleagues: Matt Studenmund and Katie Barker. Here’s a bit of what they had to say about Erica:

“There is no one who exemplifies what it means to be a BGSU Falcon more than Erica. From being a two-time alumna to planning over 250 events for prospective students, Erica has gone above and beyond in making sure that every person who steps foot on campus understands the uniqueness and community that surrounds BGSU.” - Matt Studenmund

“When you say "Spirit of BG" it's impossible to not think of Erica Mills. Erica is our event planner in the Office of Admissions - while her role has evolved and she does so MUCH more than plan events from start to finish; she exemplifies the Spirit of BG in all the work she puts into these campus events for prospective students and families. We are so lucky to have her not only in the Office of Admissions but at BGSU!” - Katie Barker.

Thanks for your hard work, Erica!

Nominate someone today →

We all know when someone goes the extra mile to help; however, this person often goes about their day with little or no fanfare to acknowledge their "good works." Now you have the opportunity and means to thank that person. If the person you nominate is selected, they will receive $50, public recognition from colleagues and friends, and a certificate of appreciation.

4. Organizing your Canvas shell

Are you new to Canvas or would you like to streamline your current courses? Organizing material in Canvas can feel overwhelming, especially if you are new to the process. This CFE presentation will review a Canvas design that helps to deliver course content in a simplified manner that students will find refreshing thereby eliminating email, questions and frustrations on both your end and the students'. By using Pages and Modules and having clear timelines and outcomes established at the beginning of the semester, all users are off to success from day one!

At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:

Design a Canvas course that students can easily and efficiently navigate.
Create weekly Modules that are detailed and organized.
Link your syllabus to the Canvas To Do list and Gradebook for the entire semester.

CFE Categories: Expectations, Support and Academic Support Technology

Facilitator: Carrie M. Hamady, EdD, MS, RD, LD, FAND, associate clinical professor, director, Undergraduate Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Date: April 11
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: Zoom

Register for Organizing Your Canvas Shell Workshop

5. Stop wasting time: Time Management Essentials webinar

Please join us on April 12 at 2 p.m. for the Stop Wasting Time: Time Management Essentials webinar offered by OHR and our EAP, My Life Expert.

6. Rec Center membership special for April

Get access to amazing facility amenities including an Olympic and warm water leisure pool, activity courts, state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment, a walking/running track and locker rooms. Convenient parking also available.

Offer available April 1 - 30
Membership valid for 30 days from date of purchase.
$24.99 per person
Add dependent: $10

Get your pass in-person at the SRC welcome desk, online at myrec.bgsu.edu, or through the BGSURecWell app.

For More Information:
Julia Adams, Membership Coordinator, jthatch@bgsu.edu
myrec.bgsu.edu | bgsu.edu/recwell | recwell@bgsu.edu