Campus Update

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Campus Update Archive

1. Apply to be a TEDxBGSU 2024 speaker!

Have an idea worth sharing? Applications for TEDxBGSU 2024 are open! TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. Priority deadline is Dec. 2!

Apply to be a TEDxBGSU 2024 speaker!

2. ArtsX 2023 call for artists

Calling all artists and performers! Proposals for participation in ArtsX 2023 are being accepted now through Nov. 1. Performances, installations, exhibitions and demonstrations are welcome in art forms of all kinds – dance, film, music, theatre, fine arts, creative writing/reading, digital arts ... you name it! Complete the online application to submit your proposal.

3. Botticelli's Venus comes to BGSU!

Free lecture by expert on Renaissance painting, Dr. Rebekah Compton, THURSDAY NIGHT at 5 p.m. in the Donnell Theater of the Wolfe Center for the Arts at BGSU! This talk will provide a close look at Sandro Botticelli's paintings and examine his rendering of textiles in some of his most iconic works, including The Birth of Venus and Primavera. While looking closely at garments in the paintings, Dr. Compton will also reveal Botticelli's recipes for making his pigments and discuss his techniques for creating such enchanting fashions. The talk is entitled, "Enchanting Fashion: The Colors and Designs of Botticelli's Garments" from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Donnell Theater, Wolfe Center for the Arts. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch, Chair of Art History at alterry@bgsu.edu.

4. Campus Sustainability Week is next week!

October is National Campus Sustainability Month, bringing a multitude of activities, programs, presentations and initiatives educating on and celebrating campus efforts to be more sustainable in all they do. BGSU adds to this array of activities focusing on the week of Oct. 17. Check out our activities, free and open to all, on the Campus Sustainability Week website. Contact Campus Sustainability with any questions.

5. Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tip #1: Turn on MFA

You need more than a password to protect your online accounts and enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) makes you significantly less likely to get hacked! BGSU uses Duo Two Factor Authentication as its MFA method to protect valuable information and resources like your BGSU email, Canvas, the MyBGSU portal and the BGSU VPN. We also suggest using MFA to protect your other accounts like social media, banking, personal email, etc. Duo MFA verifies your identity by utilizing something you know (BGSU password) and something you have (authentication using a mobile phone text/app, landline or security token/key fob).

ITS recommends using Duo push notifications as your authentication method, and you should never approve an authentication attempt that you did not initiate.

Visit ITS’ Cybersecurity Awareness Month website for more information.

6. Film screening and discussion with filmmakers

Please join us for award-winning movie "Shoebox" film screening and discussion with the filmmakers, director Faraz Ali and producer Noopur Sinha, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, in Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206.

In the movie "Shoebox," the main character, Mampu, watches her father struggle to keep his single-screen theatre alive – as her hometown of Allahabad acquires a new name and starts losing traces of its past. The movie traces the evolving urban landscape in India, particularly through the lens of the historic city of Allahabad's transformation in the last four decades through a backdrop of the world's largest gathering – Kumbh Mela. Shoebox perfectly encapsulates the struggle to preserve identity, memory and the heritage of a rapidly growing and evolving country – India.

The event is free and open to the public. Learn more about the "Shoebox" film screening and discussion.

7. Free meditation seminar Oct. 13

A great opportunity to learn meditation techniques, plus meet people who are also interested in mindfulness! This session is designed for those who are interested in starting a meditation routine and also those who want to better their practice.

Offered from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Student Recreation Center, Studio B. Free for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required.

For more information on well-being opportunities, visit the THRIVE website or contact Karyn Smith at 419-372-9309 or karync@bgsu.edu.

8. Halloween in the Greek Village Oct. 30

Join the Fraternity and Sorority Life chapters at BGSU for trick or treating from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in the Greek Village. All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged! This event is sponsored by the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at BGSU.

9. Mark Oct. 30 for Halloween Funfest!

Join the Resident Student Association from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in Olscamp 101 for a spooktacular event! Bowling Green and BGSU community members are welcome to come to this indoor trick-or-treat event, complete with family friendly activities, candy and live entertainment! Student organizations are also welcome to host a table at the event to showcase their organization and host a fun activity for the kids and community members that attend. If your organization is interested in hosting a table please fill out this form by Oct. 16.

10. Mexican Revolution Movie Appreciation tonight!

Join the BG Socialists for a night of movies and revolution in Mexico focused on the Spaghetti Western classic, A Bullet for the General. The educational and social event will begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 11, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater, room 206.

11. Nominate a deserving administrative staff member today

The Administrative Staff Council recognizes, on a monthly basis, administrative staff members who are caught showing "The Spirit of BG" as defined by any of the core values of BGSU:

Intellectual and personal growth
Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurism
Diversity and inclusion
Collaboration with each other and our partners
Excellence in all we do

If you are a member of the University community (faculty, staff, student) you may nominate an employee for "The Spirit of BG Award". Complete a nomination form, providing a short summary (up to 250 words) as to why you feel this person is deserving of the award.

Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. the last day of the month to be considered for the following month's recognition.

Nominate an Administrative Staff member for the Spirit of BG Award.

12. Sign up for the monthly CFE Newsletter!

Did you know the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) has a monthly newsletter? Would you like to stay informed on upcoming workshops and events? Do you want to receive resources for faculty & instructors to your inbox each month? Sign up for the CFE’s monthly newsletter!

13. Falcon 2 Falcon meets again this week!

Falcon 2 Falcon has officially launched on campus and virtually! This is a peer support program that allows folks to have a safe space to process and decompress while sharing support and facilitating growth. Drop in anytime!

The days, locations and times are:

noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday (Room 228 McLeod Hall)
3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday (Psychology 101)
4 to 5 p.m. on Friday (virtual)

14. Hear next week about Study Abroad experiences by students

Are you interested in BGSU's Study Abroad program or are fascinated by global/international/intercultural topics?

Come and listen to undergraduate and graduate students presenting on a variety of topics covering many different countries such as Malawi, Japan, Austria, Great Britain, Kenya, Spain and Italy at our annual Embracing Global Engagement Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Multipurpose Room (Room 228) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Opening Remarks 9:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Dr. Kristie Foell, associate professor, German, “Lessons Learned from 50 Years of Study Abroad”
Presentations 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m

For more information, please visit the Embracing Global Engagement Conference website or contact Dr. Cordula Mora, director of CURS, at cmora@bgsu.edu.

1. Ableism and Religion and how to respond to it

Ever had to deal with ableism from a religious person? Or seen someone you care deal with it? The BGSU Secular Student Alliance invites you to come this week to talk about it. Our main discussion for this week is on Ableism and Religion and on how to best respond to situations that this causes. The meeting is from 6 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 12, in Central Hall 110.

Have any questions? Email Donovan Heinze at dheinze@bgsu.edu.

2. Apply to be on the Falcon Engagement Team and help your peers get connected!

The Falcon Engagement Team (FET) is a team of BGSU students who serve as an extension of Student Engagement to engage students in campus life and help support all recognized student organizations, promote engagement to current and incoming students through outreach, events and consults designed to connect students to opportunities, and help them find community on campus. Through individual and group consultations, development and community-building workshops, quick start guides and more, the Falcon Engagement Team helps current student organizations thrive. Falcon Engagement Team students develop leadership skills, community building, facilitation and project management tools, large-scale event management, and learn and practice group and one-on-one development strategies. FET Students work 10-15 hours per week. Interested? Apply for the Falcon Engagement Team.

3. Apply to The Hatch and claim your piece of the $25,000 prize

Are you ready to turn your brilliant ideas into reality? The Hatch, presented by the Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, is calling all students to dive headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation!

Presenting The Hatch, the ultimate goal for game-changing concepts and boundary-pushing visions at BGSU. Claim your piece of the $25,000 prize fund, presented by the Wood County Economic Development Commission!

Whether you've been sketching your idea on napkins or building it up from scratch, we want to see your innovation in action. This competition is your chance to shine, your major does not matter. Diversity of ideas and creativity is what we’re looking for!

Apply to the Hatch. Deadline is Sunday, Oct. 15, at 11:59 p.m.

Need guidance, info or just a virtual high-five? Reach out to Kurstyn Loeffler at kloeffl@bgsu.edu or (419) 372-2735. Get ready to hatch your dreams, spread your wings and soar into greatness!

4. BGSU Ranger Club recruitment drive: Experience the thrill of competition!

Join Ranger Club and dive into the world of dynamic racing and action shooting sports.

Our Dynamic Race Team is actively seeking students with experience or a desire to represent BGSU in a variety of dynamic racing events, including Spartan Races, Tough Mudders and Orienteering. Whether you're an individual competitor or thrive in a team setting, we want you on board.

The Action Shooting Team is seeking students with experience or a passionate interest in various action shooting sports to proudly represent BGSU in SASP, SCSA and IDPA competitions. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete either individually or as part of a team at the local, state and national levels. While Army ROTC serves as our faculty advisor, please note that ROTC enrollment is optional and pressure-free. Our goal is to assemble highly competitive individuals and teams within the BGSU Club Sport program.

Visit the Army ROTC Department at Memorial Hall any time this week between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. to meet our team coaches, grab a schedule and start your adventure with the BGSU Ranger Club. Hurry in! Our competition season kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 22, with a Spartan Race in Grand Rapids, Michican, and a Steel Challenge Shooting match in Findlay, Ohio.

5. Help us plant trees on campus!

Trees look even more beautiful in the fall. But fall is also the time we add more trees to campus! Join Campus Sustainability and the Grounds Department for a tree planting project in celebration of Campus Sustainability Week. We need your volunteer help, please! The event is at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and the meeting location is at the Visitor Information Center on Alumni Drive. You must sign up on BGSUServes for this event. Service credit provided. We supply the trees, tools, gloves and inspiration and you supply the digging power! Sign up now!

6. Name our podcast!

The BGSU Counseling Center is launching a podcast on Nov. 21 and we want your input! Help us identify a name AND we want to hear from students what mental health topics you'd like us to cover. To share your ideas with us complete the 2-question form.

7. Need food assistance?

Need assistance with food? The Dean of Students is here to help. We offer two programs that can help you with that. You can also stop in during our drop-in hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday in room 303 in University Hall and one of our staff members can assist you.

8. Sister 2 Sister

Sister 2 Sister is a space that aims to provide women of color support and a chance to come together for discussion around various topics related to how we experience life at BGSU.

Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. tonight in BTSU 427!

9. Spanish for Healthcare - BGP approved!

Are you planning a career in the healthcare field? Consider SPAN 2030-1001 #15886, (Spanish for Professionals: Healthcare) this spring! This course is designed to offer practice using vocabulary and grammar used in the medical professions and will meet MWF from 2:30 to 3:20 p.m. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences will be able to count the course as the 4th semester language requirement, and it’s BGP-approved!

Pre-requisite: SPAN 2010 (Intermediate Spanish I) or appropriate placement test level. Please contact Cynthia Whipple at cphelps@bgsu.edu if you have any questions!

Spring registration for continuing students begins Oct. 23. Know your date and start planning your schedule now!

10. Student bus for Volleyball vs. Ohio on Friday

BGSU Athletics is sponsoring a bus to Athens, Ohio, as the Falcon Volleyball team takes on the Ohio Bobcats. Travel, tickets and food on the bus is free of charge. Limited spots available. The bus leaves at 3 p.m. on Friday. E-mail Taylor Jefferson at tjeffer@bgsu.edu to reserve your spot today.

11. Study Central & Eastern European cultures

Broaden your horizons this spring ... enroll in "Contemporary Eastern European Societies and Cultures" topics class! Explore socio-cultural developments in select countries (Poland, Russian, Serbia, Slovenia and others) and regions as evidenced in literature, film and music, in the three decades since the end of socialism. All readings and activities are IN ENGLISH. WRLD 3510-1001 (#16352)* will be held TuTh 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Spring registration for continuing students begins Oct. 23. Know your date and start planning your schedule now! *Combined course- also offered as INST 3800-1001.

12. Unraveling Bias & Prejudice: An Ongoing Journey Towards Equity

Tanya Prewitt-White is a certified mental performance consultant, executive performance coach and trained survivor advocate. She will be leading a student workshop to reflect on allyship and change related to our worldviews, equity and justice.

This event will take place from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, in 202B Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

13. Volunteer for the Health Fair and Teaching Kitchen Expo!

Are you in need of some volunteer hours? Do you like the idea of helping out at a Health Fair or a Teaching Kitchen Expo? If you answered yes, this opportunity to volunteer is just for you! Please fill out the link below to sign up to volunteer for our Health Fair and Teaching Kitchen Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17. There are different shifts that you can choose from!

Sign up to volunteer for the Health Fair and Teaching Kitchen Expo!

Questions? Contact Lauren Albert at lmandre@bgsu.edu.

14. BGSU Graduate and Professional School Fair

Join us for the chance to meet and talk with faculty and students from BGSU graduate programs, as well as representatives from graduate and professional schools across the U.S., at our Graduate & Professional School Fairs. Visit the BGSU Graduate & Professional School Fairs website to learn more about our in-person and virtual fair experience and to attend!

15. OMA craft of the week – Origami

Need a space to relax, find a friend or unleash your creativity? Stop in anytime during our office hours to get crafty with us! Come to the Multicultural Student Center and LGBTQ+ Resource Centers in room 427 of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday while supplies last. We hope to see you there! Contact bryanar@bgsu.edu for any questions.

16. Register to craft success for Falcons with ADHD - NEXT WEEK!

A crafting session that incorporates the joint learning of lived experiences of individuals with ADHD as well as supports and resources.

Join us!

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18 and/or 25
Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union (Room 315)
For: Falcons with ADHD or interested in learning how to support individuals with ADHD.

Register online.

1. BGSU Events Calendar training

Marketing and Brand Strategy will be hosting a Localist training for existing administrative users of the BGSU Events Calendar from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206. The first part of the training will be guided by members of our Marketing and Brand Strategy office, and the second part will be an optional Q&A session where our team can assist you with your current needs in the tool. If more than one person in your department enters your events, please have all members sign up individually to attend a training. This includes any student employees who may assist your office with calendar tasks and would benefit from the training.

Register for Localist training.

2. BGSU mammogram screenings – Oct. 18 and 24

October is a month dedicated to those battling breast cancer, a time to ramp up awareness about risks and the perfect time to promote regular breast cancer screenings from age 40 and onward. Wood County Hospital is committed to standing by you in your health journey. To help you in prevention, Wood County Hospital is offering reserved 3-D mammogram days for BGSU faculty and staff on Oct. 18 and 24.

Please note: Mammogram screenings need a doctor’s order prior to your mammogram appointment. Once you choose a time below, reach out to your primary care physician or OB/GYN for the order and have it sent to Wood County Hospital Women’s Center, by faxing to (419) 354-3166.

If you do not have a primary care or OB/GYN, visit our website and click “Find a Provider”. Please register by Monday, Oct.16.

Register for BGSU Mammogram Screening. You may also call to register at 419.354.8986

Brought to you by Wood County Hospital and Falcon Health Center.

For more information on well-being opportunities, visit the THRIVE website or contact Karyn Smith at 419-372-9309 or karync@bgsu.edu.

3. Building Bridges of Belonging: Nurturing Inclusive Learning Communities with Courage and Care

Tanya Prewitt-White is a certified mental performance consultant, executive performance coach and trained survivor advocate. She will be leading a workshop centering on the inner soul work we must do as faculty to create learning communities of belonging and care.

This event will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, in Eppler Center 223.

4. Do you need help completing SAAC reports?

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Office of Academic Assessment can help! Join the CFE & OAA for their workshop, How to Complete SAAC Reports. This virtual session will review the SAAC reporting process, including the assessment plan and reporting cycle, short-form assessment reports, long-form assessment reports and rubrics. During this session, we also will discuss best practices and lessons learned from the SAAC reporting process. This workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 17, via Zoom.

Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE workshops.

Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops.

Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members.

5. Two upcoming Safe Zone trainings for faculty & staff

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Division of Diversity and Belonging will be offering Safe Zone trainings for faculty and staff from noon to 3p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, in Olscamp 106 and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, in Olscamp 110. This three-hour, in-person training promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) people and education concerning LGBTQ+ issues. During this workshop, you will build a support network of LGBTQ+ allies on BGSU’s campus and learn about local LGBTQ+ resources and sources for continuing education.

Registration closes one business day before the event. This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, instructors and administrative and classified staff members. Please note: this workshop must have a minimum of at least eight people registered in order to proceed as scheduled.

Learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE workshops.

Register for this event and other CFE workshops.

6. Rec Center membership available now

Membership includes access to amazing amenities including an Olympic and warm water pool, sauna and hot tub, multi-purpose activity courts, weight and cardio equipment, and an indoor tack. Get empowered with a SRC membership today!

Pricing:

Individual: $24.99
Add Dependent: $10
Available Oct. 1-31.
Valid for 30 days from date of purchase.

If you have any questions talk to our membership coordinator, Julia Adams, at 419-372-7485 or by email at jthatch@bgsu.edu. Also, visit the SRC Membership website.

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