BGSU Campus Update

Friday, April 15, 2022

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1. A kickback for the LGBTQ+ community and allies

The Social Justice Learning Community headed by Jess Birch is throwing an event for pride. The Rainbow Bash is just a laid-back event with music and dancing for those a part of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. It takes place Saturday, April 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. in the SkyBank room (201) at the Union. My friends and I simply wanted a time to celebrate our identities as self-care, as opposed to the much-needed activism. I understand that our event is fairly close to Easter, however, your presence will be greatly appreciated by our group. There will be music, trivia with prizes and small goodies, among other possibilities. Please spread the info along to those who may be interested. Flyers for the event will be up around campus.

2. Baseball to host Central Michigan this weekend

The Baseball team is home this weekend against Central Michigan University. Friday’s game starts at 3:05 p.m. Saturday is a doubleheader with games starting at 12:05 and 2:35 p.m. Saturday is a Scooby-Doo theme and also Senior Day. Sunday is an Easter theme, and the game starts at 1:05 p.m. Come out to Steller Field to support the Falcons this weekend and have some fun with these themes. Admission is free for all BGSU students.

3. Easter Sunday brunch at The Oaks!

Come have brunch with the people you love most at The Oaks on Sunday morning, April 17. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, french toast, bread pudding, honey glazed ham, roasted chicken, cheesy potatoes, buttered corn, tofu marsala, and much more! This event is open to both students and the community members. Students can eat for one swipe, and community members can enjoy this meal for $19.95 (ages 13+), $9.95 (ages 8-12), $5.25 (ages 4-7), or for free for children under 4 years old. Faculty and staff can use their free weekly meal swipe to reduce the adult price.

4. Final day to apply for paid Athletics internship

Today is the final day to apply for the Diverse Professionals Enhancement Program Internship. It is a paid internship with BGSU Athletics targeted towards ethnic minorities and women who look to work in sports. It is a year-long internship that gives you the opportunity to work in several departments. For more information contact Taylor Jefferson at tjeffer@bgsu.edu. Apply here.

5. Free mint ice cream in the Teaching Kitchen TODAY!

Stop by the Teaching Kitchen inside of The Oaks today (April 15) from noon to 2 p.m. for some free mint ice cream! Walk in hungry and leave with a refreshing scoop on the house.

6. Meditation on the green roof!

Join Sustainability Intern Olivia and Meditation Instructor Maria on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. for a meditation session in celebration of Earth Month. The green roof is located above Einstein's Bagels; mats will be provided; wear layers! Registration and a canned good donation required.

Registration link

7. MEDLIFE - Opportunity to become EMT certified

MEDLIFE is hoping to host an accelerated EMT certification program during the summer. Possible dates are June 13 through August 19 Monday/Wednesday/Friday from either 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 1 to 9 p.m. The total expense would be around $1,400. We need a minimum of five people to have this program. If you are interested, please let us know at charlim@bgsu.edu!

For more updates on MEDLIFE, follow our Instagram (@medlifebgsu).

8. Nominate for Administrative Staff Council Annual Awards!

Administrative Staff Awards:

Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award: Recognizes the administrative staff member of the year

Newcomer of the Year Award: Recognizes the best new administrative staff member

Diversity and Belonging Award: Recognizes a staff member, office or group who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing a positive culture of diversity, equity and belonging at BGSU

Best of BG Award: Recognizes staff who have done something innovative or show extreme commitment to their particular offices on campus

Nomination deadline is April 15.

Award winners are announced and all nominees are acknowledged and honored at the annual Administrative Staff Council Awards and Recognition Reception. This year's event is on Thursday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom. Save the date!

9. Student work from ENG 3150

Please join BGSU ENG 3150 students in celebrating comics and zines. Students will share and sell comics and zines they wrote, illustrated and designed on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grounds for Thought.

10. Summer Splash late night event!

Join us on April 21 from 8 to 11 p.m. for a night full of pool activities to kick off summer! We'll start the night off with Canoe Battleship ($50 Amazon winners) Splash Contest ($25 Chipotle winner) Aqua Dance Class, Dive in Movie, Tye Dye, Therapy Dogs and free fanny pack give aways! Register a team of four for Canoe Battleship here. Contact Lauren Galloway (laugall@bgsu.edu) for more info!

11. Toasted Cheese with Theta Chi downtown all night!

Come to downtown Bowling Green tonight and stop by Theta Chi's grilled cheese sale! We will be selling them all night starting at 11 p.m.! 100% of proceeds go the United Services Organization. We will be set up between Sterling's Amish Deli and Insomnia Cookies. For any questions, email gromey@bgsu.edu.

12. Tomorrow: Last day to submit for zine

I created a form that people can answer my prompts to participate in my zine. I have a collaboration zine that people can do either online or in the cafe at the library. Here is the link.

Sincerely,
Skyler Stevens

13. 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. 2022 Navajo Nation trip - A few spots still available

Ya'at'eeh! There are still three spots open on the 2022 Navajo Nation trip. We'll depart BG on the morning of May 1, drive to New Mexico and visit Chaco Canyon, the Rock Point Lutheran Mission, camp on Black Mesa, visit the Grand Canyon and Santa Fe, NM, before returning to BG on Saturday, May 14. We camp, cook our own food, visit historical sites, stay with Navajo families, sleep outside, visit schools, while enjoying the Colorado Plateau and making new friends. Cost is $900, all inclusive. Contact Dr. Chris Frey at cjfrey@bgsu.edu for more information. Ahe'hee!

2. BGSU undergrad accelerated

Join the graduate admissions team for a presentation of our undergrad accelerated program options and how to come for your bachelor's leave with your master's. This presentation will be held Tuesday, April 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the University Hall second floor presentation room. You can register for this in-person event here.

3. Cultural Pluralism online summer BGP course

Take ACS 2500/102W/40064 Cultural Pluralism online this summer during session 6W2 (6/27-8/5). This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of race, ethnicity, class, gender and sexual orientation in the United States, emphasizing imaginative expressive forms, such as fiction, poetry, film and the visual arts. This course is an introduction to the topic of cultural pluralism. The course will proceed historically, but it will include literature, art and media concerning the various cultures of the United States, as well as more sociological descriptions of conditions and experiences. For more information contact the School of Cultural and Critical Studies with questions at ccs@bgsu.edu.

4. Falcon Finale is happening Monday!

Falcon Finale hosted by UAO is happening on Monday to kick off senior week! It will be happening from 5 to 9 p.m. outside on the quad and the union oval. There's going to be hamster ball races, fire pits, yard games, giant board games, an obstacle course, character artists, custom license plates, a 360 spin cam and free food! Stop by for as long as you can; we'd love to see you there!

5. FREE comedy show - The Plastic Shatners

The Plastic Shatners' finale show is tonight in Education 115 at 7 p.m.!

6. Interested in gaining valuable leadership skills next year?

Are you interested in event planning, making other students happy and giving them a sense of belonging? Learn great leadership, management, communication skills and more! The UAO might be for you. We are opening our leadership positions for the next school year! Anyone is welcome to apply and the application will close on Friday night. If you have any questions let us know! #knowuao

7. Intro to American Culture Studies online summer BGP course

ACS2000 101W 40062 Intro to American Culture Studies will be available online this summer during session 6W1 (5/16-6/24). This course will ask you to begin to think critically about American culture(s) and the values held therein. By learning to think critically — that is, by learning to ask questions, to be skeptical, to uncover and challenge assumptions — we will be on our way to discovering what types of issues, struggles and debates lie beneath all those values, and thus to understanding the complexity of life in the contemporary United States. For more information contact the School of Cultural and Critical Studies with questions at ccs@bgsu.edu.

8. Participate in survey investigating student interest and need in animal therapy related programming

As an intern with the Wellness Connection, I have been part of the team that has created the PAWS Team. To further understand if this program is needed, I am conducting a survey relating to pets and students.

I am investigating the effects pets have on BGSU students for the research requirement of my field placement. This survey explores pets in students' lives, the belief system of students pertaining to animals' impact (if any) on people, and a self-assessment of students' recent emotions.

Take the survey.

Please contact Ashley Lytle at alytle@bgsu.edu with any questions.

9. Take a glass course this fall!

Did you know BGSU is one of the few universities that offers glassworking courses? Enroll in glass courses this fall for an immersive, hands-on learning experience with this unique fascinating material in a community-learning environment! ARTS 2610-Introduction to Glass, offers instruction in molten glass, cold construction and kiln applications. No prerequisites neccessary, and opportunities to deepen studies through a glass minor or through Bachelor of Art/Bachelor of Fine Art degrees are also offered. See you in the Glass Studio!

Open fall class times: T/TH 6:00 to 8:20 p.m. and M/W 11:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.

1. ASC Spring Fling Luncheon

Please join your fellow administrative staff colleagues and use your free weekly swipe at the Oaks on April 20 at noon! The back room is reserved for administrative staff.

2. BGP assessment process discussion

All Bowling Green Perspective (BGP) courses have approved learning outcomes that are to be assessed at the end of the semester. This session will discuss the BGP learning outcomes assessment process, show you how to import your assessment and learning outcomes rubric from the BGP shell, and how to complete the assessment in your active Canvas course. Be sure to review your BGP Course Review Proposal and the assessment plan before attending this session.

Facilitator: Dr. Jessica Turos, assoc. director, Office of Academic Assessment

Dates:
Tuesday, April 12, 4 to 5 p.m. on Zoom
Monday, April 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom

3. Nominate classified staff for awards

Please nominate exceptional classified staff employees in your area for awards! Nominate an individual for the CSC Outstanding Service Award or a group of people for the CSC Team Award. Both submissions must be in by April 30. More information can be found on the Classified Staff Council website, or you can email csc@bgsu.edu

4. Virtual Search Committee Training for faculty/staff

Join us on April 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. for Search Committee Training. 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 equity@bgsu.edu.