Campus Update Archive
1. City of Bowling Green election candidate forum tonight
Undergraduate Student Government is hosting a forum for candidates running in BG City elections this year! Join us to hear from city council, mayoral and school board candidates about their position from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in BTSU 308.
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2. Conversation with award-winning poet and BGSU alumnus Charles Fort
Join us for an insightful conversation with award-winning poet and BGSU alumnus Charles Fort from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Jerome Library Pallister Conference Room. Discover the secrets behind his poetic process, and learn why he chose to donate his works to the Center for Archival Collections at BGSU. Explore the intersection of creativity and preservation in this engaging event with a focus on his most published poem "We Did Not Fear the Father."
Fort is the author of six books of poetry and ten chapbooks. He received the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, honoris causa, from Siena Heights University and Faculty Scholar Awards from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Southern Connecticut State University.
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3. Do you have a unique experience you want to share?
The Office of Student Engagement and The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement invites proposals from individuals committed to promoting leadership in a variety of functional areas. We welcome your submission for this event and invite you to join us to optimize your own programs and services in the company of others from the university.
This year the conference planning committee is hoping to highlight unique leadership experiences across campus and the community. Proposals should include a leadership theme along the lines of, but not limited to, values, relationship building, servant leadership or group dynamics.
Interested? Read more about this opportunity!
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4. Hear today about study abroad experiences by BGSU 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 BTSU Multipurpose Room.
- 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 contact Dr. Cordula Mora, director of CURS, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
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5. Hoops Night ft. Taylor's After Party
Are you ready for it?
Join us as the BGSU Falcons hit the court for a ~bejeweled~ tip-off event followed by a Taylor-themed after-party that will have you singing until the final buzzer. The night kicks off with the Falcons taking center stage in a series of competitions and contests as we introduce the 2023-2024 season as the team enters a new ~era~.
Once we know the teams ~all too well~ watch as the court and chords collide for a Taylor-themed dance party full of Taylor hits, confetti showers, neon lights and friendship bracelets. Get there early because the first 500 attendees will receive a Frieda's version limited edition poster and a front-row seat. Dress code? Channel your inner Taylor by wearing an outfit from your favorite era for a chance to win merch!
This event is free of charge and designed for BGSU students, season ticket holders and fans of all ages.
More information on Hoops Night ft. Taylor's After Party!
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6. International Pronoun Day!
In recognition of International Pronouns Day, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Programs will be celebrating by giving out free pronouns stickers! Stop by the Union Tables from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
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7. Join CCCC for a Halloween-themed movie night and costume contest
The CCCC program is hosting a Halloween-themed movie night and costume contest from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Olscamp 117. We would be screening the movie, The Addams Family and also have prizes for best Halloween costumes. It is also an avenue for international students to learn more about the Halloween celebration. There is going to be free popcorn to go with the fun and we look forward to seeing you there!
Got any questions? Contact Aishat, the CCCC coordinator, at cccc@bgsu.edu.
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8. Men's Soccer hosts UIC for Heroes Night!
Tonight, your Falcons take on the Flames at 7 p.m. in Cochrane Stadium for Heroes Night. Admission is free for everyone, so come support your Falcons!
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9. Study abroad in Florence, Italy!
Come to an information session about BGSU in Florence! Our partner, International Studies Institute in Florence (ISI-Florence), is a liberal arts and business program located in the heart of the Renaissance city. BGSU students receive full-credit transfer in a variety of courses, including history, art history, business, literature, languages, architecture and more. Come learn for yourself at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, the Fine Art Building Room 1024. If you are interested in study abroad in Florence but can't make the meeting, contact Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch at alterry@bgsu.edu.
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10. Come out to Brewing Green Oct. 28
Come out to Brewing Green from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and enjoy a pint and a special from the Captain's Kitchen food truck! $1.00 for every pint and $1.00 for every special sold will be donated to the ASC Student Scholarship fund. There will be live music. Further details coming. Brewing Green Brewery is at 322 N. Grove St. Bowling Green, OH 43402. We look forward to seeing you there!
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11. Clothesline Project in the Union Oval
In partnership with The Cocoon and for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services will display t-shirts from an ongoing collection that victims/survivors have created to voice their experience with sexual assault. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, in the Union Oval to read through the experiences that members of the BGSU and BG community have faced.
CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process.
See more events the GVPES is hosting during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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12. CWGE Research Seminar Series
Our first research seminar of the semester is happening a week from today! Join us and Rebecca Stanwick from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Hayes Hall 203. She will be talking about her work on the sex panics, gender construction and women’s education in early America.
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13. In-person fire extinguisher training
Environmental Health and Safety is hosting a hands-on fire extinguisher training in conjunction with the Bowling Green Fire Department from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The session is open to all students, faculty and staff and will be held at parking lot 19 across from the airport.
To sign up or learn more, please visit the BGSU Bridge training portal and register using the training calendar. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact TJ Rutter by phone at 419-372-2173 or email at ruttert@bgsu.edu.
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14. National Native American Heritage Month - Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICC)
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1
- Time: noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Location: University Hall, Room 111
- Appetizers and refreshments will be available
The BGSU Office of Multicultural Affairs is proud to welcome a representative of the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO) to kick off Native American Heritage Month. Focus areas of the presentation will include: NAICCO cuisine, Land Back NAICCO, the people who bring NAICCO’s mission and vision to life and a general overview of what it means to be Native American in the U.S. today.
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15. Parking software update downtime
Parking Services' vendor will be doing routine software upgrades tonight between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. Services normally available through your parking account will not be available during this time. Contact Parking Services at parking@bsgu.edu if you have any issues with your account after this time.
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16. Student Perspectives on AI: Panel discussion
How are students using genAI tools in the classroom and for their learning? What concerns do students have around the use of genAI in both their current studies and future work? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and BGSU undergraduate and graduate students for Student Perspectives on AI: Panel discussion from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, via Zoom. Student panelists will discuss how they currently use or plan to use genAI and their recommendations for faculty and instructors navigating the use of genAI tools in the classroom.
Learn more about these events on the AI Event Series page.
Register for this event and other CFE workshops. Registration closes one business day before the event.
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17. Today! PPEL Speaker Series: John Wood Jr. on polarization
Speaker John Wood Jr. will be giving a talk titled "Social Justice, Free Speech and the Power of Virtue." The talk will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. TODAY, Oct. 18, in Olscamp Hall room 101. Learn more about "Social Justice, Free Speech and the Power of Virtue". Please contact Sam Morkal-Williams at smorkal@bgsu.edu or Brandon Long at brlong@bgsu.edu with any questions.
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18. Grab a bag of food from the Falcon Food Pantry!
Come visit the Falcon Food Pantry in Central Hall room 109. Every visitor gets a reusable bag for their first visit. Fill a bag during our hours below:
- Monday: noon to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday: noon to 3 p.m.
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1. An offer you can't refuse...
Take "Italian American Experience: Mafia, Migration, and the Movies" this spring! In this BGP-approved web course, you'll identify and explore cross-cultural and transnational stereotypes of the phenomenon of the Italian Mafia in American and Italy. Taught in English.
Know your spring registration date and enroll when you can - seats always fill quickly! ITAL 2620-101W (#12733) is 100% online with no set meeting time.
Search tip: When looking for web/online courses, select "Distance" as the campus.
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2. Green Game Day needs your help at Saturday's football game!
Are you looking for service hours? Green Game Day gives you the chance to help reduce waste at home football games and enjoy the excitement of Falcon Football at the same time! There are four volunteer shifts available for Saturday and there are still volunteer spots remaining and you can sign up on BGSUServes. Chat it up with tailigate fans, help collect recycling, enjoy a tailgate with us, drive/ride in a golf cart; you can have a great time while getting service hours!
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3. Do you have a project idea to make BGSU more sustainable?
The Student Green Initiatives Fund is always seeking student project proposals!
It’s our mission to help students with the goal of making BGSU a more sustainable institution by funding their projects. The fund is supported by student contributions. To date, close to $2 million of sustainability projects have been funded on campus, with an impact of reducing emissions and waste and supporting sustainable education.
If you have a project idea to help make our BGSU campuses more sustainable check out our application for funding!
If you have questions contact greenbg@bgsu.edu
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4. Falcon Family Weekend is this weekend! It isn’t too late to register.
You and your family are invited to join us this weekend for Falcon Family Weekend. This annual BGSU tradition will be filled with fun activities and events for your parents, family members and supporters to visit you, create memories, participate in events and explore campus and the local community.
If your family hasn't already, remind them to register today!
This year, there will be a variety of exciting events to look forward to. Check out the Falcon Family Weekend website for a full list of events, to learn how your family can buy discounted athletics tickets and more.
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5. Hiring - Graphic design & multimedia specialist for BGSU summer camps
The graphic design and multimedia specialist will manage and design projects for the pre-college outreach and academic enrichment programs including social media and other digital platforms. The position will work primarily remotely but could also include some on-campus time.
Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain summer camp webpages
- Design and publish department newsletters and infographic reports
- Coordinate other media projects as needed. Potential assignments could be, but are not limited to, the following: T-shirt design, direct mail campaigns, signage, special invitations and programs, brochures, camp materials and more.
Complete the Student Graphic Design & Multimedia Specialist application.
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6. 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.
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7. Oktoberfest!
Come and visit Oktoberfest in the Student Union! There'll be food, music and crafts. BGSU German Club is hosting and the cost to attend is free for students, with a $5 advance charge for the buffet line and $7 at the door. Cost is $15 in advance for adults and $20 at the door.
Traditional German music will be playing with a live band and if you have lederhosen be sure to wear it! The event starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, so come on out for an evening of traditional German fun and vibes!
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8. Participate in the Healthy Minds Survey - Chance to win Amazon gift card!
Undergraduate and graduate students have been randomly selected to receive the Healthy Minds Study Survey. This is a national online survey assessing student mental health and service utilization on college campuses.
By participating in this study, you will be eligible for one of 50 $20 Amazon gift cards and it will allow your voice to be heard on the topic of mental health and well-being. The confidential information provided to faculty and administration from this study reflects students’ day-to-day experiences on campus and provides insight into both your struggles and successes. This knowledge will be used to inform policy, practice and funding for programs and services on campus, thus bettering student life.
If you have been randomly selected, please participate in the Healthy Minds Study before it closes on Monday, Nov. 13, and make your voice heard!
For more information, contact wellness@bgsu.edu.
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9. Registration opens for select groups
Spring registration begins on Monday, Oct. 23. Get ready for your registration date by building your shopping cart. Scheduling opens at 7 a.m. on your registration date, which is based on class standing. Courses have limited seating and some will fill fast.
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10. Software Development in the Age of AI by Mr. Tom Bush, Amazon
Discover AI in Software Development on Thursday, October 19, at 7 p.m. in "Hayes Hall 108.
- Explore AI's role in software development.
- Learn how Tom's team embraces evolving AI tech.
- Understand the balance between new tools and existing structures.
- Gain insights on navigating AI tools for aspiring students.
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11. Transfer t-shirt swap Oct. 20
You made the decision to transfer to BGSU. Now you can wear the decision with pride thanks to this transfer student t-shirt swap.
To participate, transfer students should bring a t-shirt from their previous institution between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, Oct. 20, to the Office of Orientation & Transitions table outside of Falcon Outfitters in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union to *exchange it for a FREE BGSU t-shirt, provided by BGSU Athletics!
About National Transfer Student Week
This event is part of National Transfer Student Week, which takes place every October and celebrates transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journeys. Events like this are hosted by the Office Orientation and Transitions so transfer students can connect with other transfer students who made BGSU a part of their education journey.
To continue the celebration, check out the Sweet Treats for Transfer Students event.
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12. Trivia Night tomorrow with EAG for Campus Sustainability Week
On Thursday, Oct. 19, EAG and Campus Sustainability are co-hosting a Kahoot Trivia Night from 8 to 9 p.m. in Maurer Center 336. The questions will be environmentally and sustainability-related as teams will compete for a prize and prestige! All are welcome! Come have some fun and make new friends!
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13. UPA Mentor-Mentee Program!
The Undergraduate Psychology Association is opening its mentor-mentee program once again! The mentor-mentee program pairs an udergraduate psychology student with a graduate psychology student to learn more about tips for applying for graduate school and finding the right program for you. If you are interested in being a mentee or learning more about the program, contact Hallie Young at halliey@bgsu.edu and complete the Qualtrics survey.
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14. We Got Each Other - Today
Join OMA for the We Got Each Other support group targeted at men of color. It is designed to provide a safe space to share experiences, gain support and a sense of belonging. We meet biweekly on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. starting today. Contact Joshua Moore at moorejl@bgsu.edu for more details.
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15. What is secularism?
What does secularism mean to you? That is what the BGSU Secular Student Alliance wants to hear from you this week at its meeting, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, in Central Hall 110.
Have questions? Contact Donovan Heinze at dheinze@bgsu.edu.
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1. Halloween in the Greek Village Oct. 30
Looking for somewhere to take your family trick or treating? Join Fraternity and Sorority Life for Halloween 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.
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2. The CFE has an Instructor Video Recording Studio!
Do you want to enhance your courses using video content? Are you looking for a quiet space to record your videos? The Center for Faculty Excellence’s Instructor Video Recording Studio is a sound-proofed space for BGSU instructors to record educational videos for their courses. Located in Olscamp 109, this space offers the ability to record professional quality videos using an HD video camera, microphone, green screen, studio lighting kit and other equipment. The Instructor Recording Studio is a self-service studio and can be booked in advance. It's recommended that you request a training session with a CFE instructional designer to learn how to use the studio before booking the space.
To find out more about the recording studio and to book studio time or a training session, visit the Instructor Video Recording Studio webpage.
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