Campus Update Archive
1. Apply for 2023-24 Accessibility Services scholarships - Deadline March 1
Accessibility Services is now accepting scholarship applications for 2023-24. Application deadline is March 1. Scholarships are open to students with documented disabilities who are registered with the office and who meet the specific scholarship criteria. View the list of Accessibility Services scholarships/criteria and apply online.
Please contact access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495 with any questions. Good luck!
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2. Dubois Piano Festival & Competition, Jan. 27-29
Please join us for the 13th Annual David D. Dubois Piano Festival & Competition, Jan. 27-29 in the Moore Musical Arts Center, featuring guest pianist Anton Nel. Nel will teach a master class on Friday at 2:30 p.m. and perform a solo piano recital on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall. Fourteen semifinalists from around the U.S. will compete on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Kobacker Hall, followed by the final round on Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Awards will be presented at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free and events are open to the public.
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3. Free appetizers at Pub1910 for Clubs in the Pub Week: Jan. 30 - Feb. 3!
Come out to Clubs at the Pub week from 4 to 7 p.m. next week, Jan. 30 - Feb. 3! Organizations will be giving out free appetizer coupons for 40 guests each day of the event! Learn more about each student organization and get plugged in to their initiatives and events!
- Monday – Delta Gamma
- Tuesday – Fencing Club and K.I.N.G.S. of Color
- Wednesday - Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate Student Senate
- Thursday – University Film Organization and BGReel
- Friday – Business Innovation & Technology Group
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4. Hockey takes on the U.S. National Development Team!
Your Falcons take on the U.S. National Development Team at Slater Family Ice Arena this Friday at 7:07 p.m. Student tickets are always free and can be found here.
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5. Intro to intuitive eating: Practice with free food!
Have you heard of intuitive eating but are unsure what it is? Come to this workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Teaching Kitchen to learn more about intuitive eating and its benefits. Attendees of this free event will also get to create delicious monster cookie balls at the Teaching Kitchen! This event is a collaborative effort between the BGSU Counseling Center and Wellness Connection offices.
The Counseling Center welcomes all students. We aspire to respect cultural, individual, and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures.
Register for the intuitive eating workshop.
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6. Save the date: Women of Distinction
Save the date for the annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the BTSU Multipurpose Room! This event honors outstanding leaders in the BGSU community who serve as role models and/or mentors to individuals who have faced discrimination based on sex and/or gender, and exhibit dedication to empowering individuals who have faced discrimination based on sex and/or gender to achieve their goals. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 3:30 p.m.
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7. “The Wrestling Season” opens tonight!
The first Elsewhere production of the year, “The Wrestling Season" by Laurie Brooks, will have performances this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 and 28, in the Eva Saint Marie Theatre at 8 p.m. This show has free admission and is open to the public.
Come support the theatre department and enjoy a night of entertainment - we hope to see you there! Parking in Lot "N" is free after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
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1. Etiquette dinner and mocktails
Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity is hosting an etiquette dinner and mocktails event open to all - Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Union Skybank Room. This is an excellent opportunity to network and learn dining etiquette in a business setting. TODAY is the deadline to reserve your spot. RSVP for the etiquette dinner and mocktails event.
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2. Falcons After Dark X Copper Moon Studios: Tonight!
On Friday, Jan. 27, in the BTSU Ballroom, Falcons After Dark will be hosting an event with Copper Moon Studios. The first 150 participants will be able to create a glass art coaster or tile. There will be mocktails along with an array of snacks provided at the event!
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3. Looking for a student service organization to join? Alpha Phi Omega is looking for new members!
Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive national service organization (not associated with the BGSU Panhellenic Association) focusing on service, fellowship and leadership. We participate in service to the college, to the state, to the nation and to the world. Alpha Phi Omega is open to any current BGSU student no matter age, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. We offer several service, fellowship and leadership events each week and have several leadership roles brothers can fulfill. Follow us on Instagram to check out the fun - @aphiozk
Fill out the Alpha Phi Omega interest form!
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4. MEDLIFE service-learning trip to Tena, Ecuador!
MEDLIFE is hosting its annual service-learning trip to Tena, Ecuador, May 20-28! On this week-long educational journey, volunteers work alongside the community in different development projects and medical clinics. The registration deadline is Feb. 6. Find out more about the Tena Mobile Clinic and register. Hope to see you there!
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5. Thinking about studying abroad in Spain? Join us!
Interested in studying abroad in Spain? Come learn more about BGSU’s program in Alcalá de Henares, España. This info session will cover costs, classes and life abroad. Did you know that you can use your financial aid to study with our program? And, we offer scholarships just for BGSU students attending this particular program? Class sizes are small and weekend trips throughout the country are included in your cost. Want to learn more? The on-campus director is ready to answer your questions. Recent alumni will also be available to chat with you about their experiences. And, of course, we will have free food to entice you even more! Join us in 217 Shatzel Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. If you can’t make it, just send an email to Dr. Ducar at cmducar@bgsu.edu to set up an appointment to find out more information.
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1. CFE workshop: Leading Effective Discussions with Engaged Participants
In a hands-on manner, participants will learn about and experience built-in structures that promote simultaneous interaction, equal participation, individual accountability and positive interdependence in various grouping situations. This type of learning helps establish inviting environments and engaging discussions, ultimately leading to a more successful classroom experience. Six easy-to-implement structures that can quickly be implemented into any content area will be shared.
Facilitator: Dr. Angela Falter Thomas, CFE Faculty Associate and BGSU Associate Professor of Education who has won two national awards for outstanding teaching.
- Date: Monday, Jan. 30
- Time: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Olscamp 106
Register for the Leading Effective Discussions with Engaged Participants workshop and view additional event information.
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2. Graduate student job opening - Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services is hiring BGSU graduate students for a Graduate Student Assistant position. The graduate student in this position will manage the front desk, including test proctoring for BGSU exams. Starting pay is $10.10 per hour, with the opportunity for raises. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accessibility Services is willing to work with class schedules.
Please see Handshake for more information about the position and to apply!
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3. GSS Funding for Professional Development applications due TONIGHT
Did you know that Spring 2023 Funding for Professional Development application closes tonight at 11:59 p.m.? Applications can be found on the GSS Canvas page. If you do not have access to the Canvas page, please email gss@bgsu.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, in order to have enough time to fill the application.
FPD is offered in three categories: Membership in Professional Organizations, Academic Conference (Presenting or Attending) and Other Professional Development Activities.
More information about FPD categories and eligibility
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4. Shanklin Award for Research Excellence applications due in one week!
Graduate Student Senate wanted to send out another reminder that the Shanklin Award for Research Excellence application is due in just seven days! This is a great way to share your research with colleagues, students, faculty and staff right here on campus. The prize for 1st place in each division is $1,250 and 2nd place is $750. Even if you are not selected as a finalist for the award, you will still be invited to present your research on-campus - a great addition to your resume or CV! The application can be found on the GSS Canvas page.
Additionally, we've received a few questions about whether the papers need to be published in order to be submitted. Your papers do not need to be published. We understand the language between programs about what a paper is may vary, so just know that your research work does not need to be published for this award. More Shanklin Award for Research Excellence eligibility information.
Please reach out to gss@bgsu.edu with any questions you may have. We know there are a lot of "what-ifs" that come with this award, so if you are confused about anything, please send us an email!
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1. Are you interested in serving as an advisor for a student organization?
Would you like to help student organizations at BGSU thrive? We have several student organizations who need an on-campus advisor. The Office of Student Engagement is seeking interested faculty and staff members to match with student organizations. Advising a student organization is a unique role on campus. Student organization advisors work closely with a group of students, assist the students with holistic development, and advise a group of students passionate about a specific hobby, interest or area. You can advise more than one organization! Please fill out the Student Organization Advisor interest form.
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2. CFE workshop: Leading Effective Discussions with Engaged Participants
In a hands-on manner, participants will learn about and experience built-in structures that promote simultaneous interaction, equal participation, individual accountability and positive interdependence in various grouping situations. This type of learning helps establish inviting environments and engaging discussions ultimately leading to a more successful classroom experience. Six easy-to-implement structures, that can quickly be implemented into any content area, will be shared.
Facilitator: Dr. Angela Falter Thomas, CFE Faculty Associate and BGSU Associate Professor of Education who has won two national awards for outstanding teaching.
- Date: Monday, Jan. 30
- Time: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Olscamp 106
Register for the Leading Effective Discussions with Engaged Participants workshop and view additional event information.
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3. SRC February one month membership special
It's a short month, but we're LONG on opportunity for fitness and wellness!
- Offer available Jan. 30 to Feb. 28
- Valid 30 days from the date of purchase
- $24.99 per person and $10 to add a dependent
- Get your SRC pass online or in-person at the SRC welcome desk
For more information, contact
Julia Adams at 419.372.7485 or ithatch@bgsu.edu.
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