Campus Update

Monday, November 13, 2023

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Campus Update Archive

1. It’s the fourth quarter in the Battle of I-75 Giving Challenge!

Tomorrow is the big game when we will find out which university has inspired the most supporters to make a gift. You have until noon tomorrow to help us win!

Make a donation NOW to support our students and propel the Falcons to victory!

2. Making Deals, Building Brands and Running Businesses in Asia with Mr. Michael Crawford has been cancelled

Making Deals, Building Brands and Running Businesses in Asia with Mr. Michael Crawford, previously scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 14, has been cancelled.

3. 5K for childhood cancer research fundraising!

Join the National Residence Hall Honorary at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, to participate in a 5K and help raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation for childhood cancer research! The race will begin at 9 a.m. on the north side of Kreischer.

Sign up for the 5k Run.

Sign up to be a volunteer!

Can't make it but still want to donate?

4. Attend the Holiday Fair, shop local and support student entrepreneurs

Join us for the Holiday Fair from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Schmeltz Atrium, Maurer Center.

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style as we invite you to come and shop at the 2023 BGSUces’ Holiday Fair, sponsored by the Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership! This event is an excellent opportunity to support student entrepreneurs as they showcase their small businesses and side hustles, sell their unique products and spread cheer to our community. Mark your calendars and come shop local!

5. Blood drive: Donors and volunteers needed

The blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 in Olscamp 101. Donors can enter a raffle to win one of three squishmallows!

Volunteer at the blood drive.

Make a donation today! (enter code BGSU).

6. Crafternoon: Body Acceptance Week

Need a brain break? Stop by our Crafternoon - a place to relax, chat and craft! This month we invite you to decorate pocket mirrors in celebration of Body Acceptance Week from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, in Hayes Hall 203. Sponsored by the Center for Women and Gender Equity.

7. Firewall upgrades scheduled for Nov. 13-16

Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform upgrades to the BGSU firewalls on the following dates/times:

Nov. 13, at 10 p.m. to Nov. 14 at 2 a.m.

Nov. 14 at 10 p.m. to Nov. 15 at 2 a.m.

Nov. 15 at 10 p.m. to Nov. 16 at 6 a.m.

There is no anticipated disruption to the BGSU network during the upgrade windows.

If you experience any connectivity changes/issues after these upgrades, please report them to the ITS service desk at 419-372-0999 or chat online.

8. Learn about Women’s Sport and Trans Inclusion with Dr. Vikki Crane

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity for Dr. Vikki Crane’s research seminar about transgender athletes’ inclusion and women’s sport from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Hayes 203. Dr. Crane will discuss how proposed and enacted policy excluding trans individuals from participating in sport appears to be created without a thorough understanding of the lived experiences of trans athletes and mimics cultural assumptions about testosterone, which are not always supported by research. Dr. Crane will juxtapose common concerns forwarded by groups advocating to protect women’s sport with scholarly knowledge about transgender athletes.

Please RSVP to cwge@bgsu.edu and indicate if you would like to join in-person or virtually.

9. From pantry to plate: Free cooking class!

Join us at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Health and Human Service Building for an engaging cooking class in partnership with the Falcon Food Pantry. In addition to learning how to prepare a mouthwatering Seven Can Chicken Taco Soup, a budget-friendly and nutritious meal, participants will also gain valuable nutrition information. No prior cooking experience is required and our expert instructor will provide step-by-step guidance. Don't miss out on this fun culinary experience! Sign up for the cooking class now!

10. “POTUS” tickets are on sale now!

Our next Main Stage production is almost here! “POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” by Selina Fillinger opens on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre with performances at 8 p.m. Nov. 16-18 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 18-19.

Tickets are on sale NOW! Remember, students who buy their tickets in advance get them for just $5.00! View ticket prices.

Come support the Department of Theatre and Film - we hope to see you there! Parking Lot “N” is free on after 6 p.m. and on weekends. POTUS contains adult language and themes.

11. Attend From BGSU Baseball to New Business Ventures: Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Orel Hershiser

The key hallmarks of entrepreneurs are their grit, determination and perseverance in the face of challenges. Orel Hershiser, also known as “Bull Dog,” is much more than one of major league baseball’s most well-known and respected retired pitchers. He has transcended beyond sport to become an American icon known for overcoming obstacles and persevering onward to success. Not just success in baseball or broadcasting, but in all aspects of his life. A best-selling author of two books, BGSU Athletics Hall of Famer Orel Hershiser embodies BGSU’s entrepreneurial and community spirit. Join us as Hershiser shares insights on leadership and entrepreneurship, providing valuable advice for embracing entrepreneurial thinking and overcoming challenges for your career and life journey. For more information about his career and return to BGSU, please see the recent press release.

This event takes place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Schmeltz Atrium of the Maurer Center. Sponsored by the Schmidthorst College of Business.

Space is limited! Reserve your seat today!

12. BG Band Bash!

Join the Music Industry Club for their first annual autumn music festival, BG Band Bash! This free event will feature live entertainment from four bands local to the Bowling Green area: Tree No Leaves, Milk on the Rocks, Upon the Ether and Freight Street. It will include apple cider and baked goods for sale and campus and community music organizations tables providing information about their musical activities in BG!

13. Campus ReStore is open Wednesday

The Campus ReStore is open this Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. and all BGSU students, faculty and staff are invited. We have gently used and sometimes new office/school supplies, household items, clothing, books, small furniture, electronics and more. This event features jackets/coats and hoodies for the colder weather and holiday decorations. This is our last open event for the fall semester. Free admission with BGSU ID. No charge for items but all volume limitations strictly apply. Bring your own reusable bag. We accept donations of items as well. Located in McDonald Hall Annex. Enter glass doors on EAST side of building, off of College Avenue. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Sustainability.

14. CFP: Class Con 24! Class consciousness, pop culture, academia

Call For Papers - Class Con 24 - Approaching Academia: A Conference on Class and Culture

Inspired by Ray Browne, the founder of Popular Culture Studies at BGSU, this conference seeks to give “education a broader base and greater richness” through the exploration of why and how popular culture and class are interconnected. We hope to brainstorm, workshop and develop a pedagogic approach to bringing class studies into the classroom while also giving a voice to the students most impacted by economic uncertainties.

The key areas of the conference include (but are not limited to) the following:

Pedagogy and Class Studies
Class Representations in Popular Culture
Class Issues in Academia
Labor Unions in Contemporary Culture
Social Outreach and Activism

Interested parties and individuals are encouraged to submit their proposals by Dec. 1 to classcon@bgsu.edu. No cost to submit. Free for both in-person and online attendance.

15. Every Body Pool Party

Join us for an empowering pool party event in honor of Body Acceptance Week. Enjoy the pool or join us for other activities including crafting, therapy dogs and education on the body acceptance movement. This event is hosted by the Office of Health and Wellness and Center for Women and Gender Equity.

The Every Body Pool Party is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Andrews Pool and SRC Classroom.

16. Extra egg cartons? Donate them to the Falcon Food Pantry!

The Falcon Food Pantry accepts non-expired, shelf-stable donations whenever we are open. But we also always need egg cartons! And can openers! And ziplock bags! All donations are always appreciated during our open hours: noon to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays and 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. We are closed on all BGSU holidays and breaks. Questions? Contact us at foodpantry@bgsu.edu.

17. Free and confidential HIV testing

This testing service, offered at the Student Recreation Center, is completely free and confidential. Call the Wellness Connection at 419-372-9355 to schedule an appointment for a Rapid HIV Test. Walk-ins are always welcome. LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming. A real name is not needed when making the appointment.

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Student Recreation Center.
Upcoming dates: Nov. 15, Dec. 6.
Bring a photo ID to the appointment.

Free internal and external condoms are available - testing is not required.

For more information, contact wellness@bgsu.edu.

18. National Society of Leadership and Success

From Nov. 6 through Nov. 20, the Natonal Society of Leadership and Success is collecting new toys for children in need in the Bowling Green area! Toys can be dropped off in the lobbies of Offenhauer Towers and Centennial Hall or in person from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, in Central Hall room 104.

You can contact gregork@bgsu.edu to make arrangements for dropping off donations. The NSLS is also collecting handmade cards for children in the hospital. Rules and examples of cards can be found at the Cardz for Kids website. There will be an in-person card making event and toy drop from 4 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 in Central Hall Room 104. Supplies and snacks will be provided!

19. OMA Hot Topics - Fake rehab centers TODAY

Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for our Hot Topic on fake rehab centers. We welcome you to a conversation about rehabilitation centers that have been targeting natives and indigenous peoples at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, in BTSU 427.

Contact Joshua Moore at moorejl@bgsu.edu for more information.

20. What Can I do with a Sociology Degree? TODAY

Career Design Coaches from the Kuhlin Career Hub will present information on career paths for Sociology majors. Ever wondered what someone can do with a sociology degree? Come and find out! All are welcome. 2:30 p.m. today, C7 in the basement of Williams Hall.

21. “I’m Coming for Your Abortion Access” with Kristan Hawkins

Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America — the largest pro-life youth organization in the world — will visit BGSU, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Oval, right in front of the BGSU letters. If it ends up being too cold, the event will be moved inside to the tabling area in the Student Union.

Kristan Hawkins is the woman who had the honor of announcing to the world, last year, on the steps of the Supreme Court, that Roe is reversed! According to BBC News, “She helped kill Roe v. Wade — now she wants to end abortion in America.”

Hawkins will be doing a Q&A with the audience for most of this event, so bring your best abortion arguments! Sponsored by Falcons for Life.

1. Take survey to win $20 Amazon e-gift cards

Do college general health courses increase student knowledge on folate? This research study was designed to assess the knowledge of BGSU undergraduate students on folate as it pertains to pregnancy, based on if they were enrolled in any general health courses. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete in its entirety. Any participant who completes the survey will have the chance to enter to win one of 25 Amazon e-gift cards ($20 each). Snowball recruitment is encouraged; if you could participate in the study and forward this information to people you know it would be appreciated.

2. Need service hours? Want to help your local BG community?

To help Honor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, The Office of the Dean of Students is in need of volunteers to help make bags out of donated t-shirts that will be donated to local food pantries here in Wood County. This is a wonderful opportunity for service hours and help those individuals experiencing food insecurity. The event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, in BTSU 308.

3. Comfort in crafts!

Come join us to make crafts and learn about anxiety! This will take place today from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth and Family Classroom No. 188 located in the Rec Center. The first 20 people to come will be able to make a keychain and/or pen. Snacks will be provided! Sponsored by the Office of Health and Wellness.

4. Discover how ancient myths rise from the dead in modern films

See our modern films in new ways by recognizing how ancient myths live and breathe within them. Carl Jung speaks of archetypes, Freud of the Electra complex and Phil Stutz of the Shadow that resides in all of us. Explore the timeless truths that are central to understanding myths and movies. Learn how to parse the structure of stories that transcend time and place. Develop skills to understand yourself and others by reflecting on what myths and films have to tell us about what makes life meaningful. CLCV 3880-1003 (#16723) "Myth and Film" will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

5. International students: Chance to win a $10 or $20 gift card!

My name is Aniko Varga, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology. I am conducting a research study investigating the effects of cultural food security (e.g., access to foods from one’s home country) on international students’ well-being, under the supervision of Dr. Dara Musher-Eizenman. To do this, I am looking to recruit international students from BGSU to take part in the survey. The study should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. As a compensation, each qualifying participant will be entered into a raffle and randomly selected to earn one of twenty $10 or fifteen $20 Amazon gift cards. The chance to win a gift card is approximately one in six. This study has been approved by the Bowling Green State University Institutional Review Board. Please contact Aniko Varga with any questions you may have about this study. If you already participated in this study, please do not complete the survey again.

Participate in the study and complete the survey.

6. Life Hacks and Lunch

Calling all commuter students! On Tuesday, Nov. 14, bring your lunch and join us for a once-a-month lunch discussion, designed to help you connect with others and navigate being a new BGSU student. We'll meet from noon to 12:30 p.m. in BTSU 407. The topic for this month is "Focus on Wellbeing." Sponsored by the Office of Orientation and Transitions.

Register for the Life Hacks Lunch Series.

7. Math Bootcamps in the Learning Commons

Join us to review helpful math concepts! Every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Math and Stats Lab (Jerome Library, First Floor).

No appointment needed. Simply check in at The Learning Commons front desk.

Nov. 14: All Things Area
Nov. 28: Factoring

If you have any questions or concerns, please call The Learning Commons at 419-372-2823 or email tlc@bgsu.edu..

8. OMA craft of the week - Fuse beads

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 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while supplies last. We hope to see you there! Contact bryanar@bgsu.edu for any questions.

9. Raising thanks!

Join the United Methodist Student Organization as we celebrate Thanksgiving with fellowship and Raising Cane's chicken tenders, fries and bread! We will be hosting this free dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Central Hall room 1010. Dinner will be served on a first come, first served basis. We hope to see you there and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

10. Spring BGP course: German Culture and Civilization

Learn about the high and low lights of almost 2,000 years of the history of Western Civilization! This spring, explore how German culture has impacted world views. From the heroics of Charlemagne to medieval love poetry, from Martin Luther to the 18th-century teaching of religious tolerance, from Kant to Marx, Nietzsche and Freud, from the music of Bach and Wagner to the emergence of German nationalism, from changes of the understanding of gender in the 1800s to the first gay rights movement after WWI. Taught in English.

Select the section that fits your schedule best: GERM 2150-1001 (#13945) meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Tuedays and Thursdays or GERM 2150-1002 (#15063) meets 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This course fulfills the Arts and Humanities BG Perspective and International Perspectives Learning Outcomes.

1. ENG 6040: Graduate Writing, spring 2024

The English Department is pleased to offer ENG 6040: Graduate Writing in spring 2024 (TR 1:00 to 2:15 p.m., Call # 15224). This class is open to all graduate students and designed to support students as they write in their disciplines. This section will be taught by a T/ESOL Program faculty member, Amy Cook, so it’s an excellent resource for international and multilingual students in particular.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at esolprog@bgsu.edu.

2. ESOL 6080: Academic and Professional Oral Communication, spring 2024

The T/ESOL Program offers ESOL 6080: Academic and Professional Oral Communication in spring 2024 (TR 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., Call # 16035). This class is open to all multilingual and international graduate students and is designed to support students as they develop their academic and professional oral communication skills. The class focuses on listening/note-taking strategies; interacting with professors, classmates and professionals; presentation skills; academic vocabulary; nonverbal communication and pragmatics. Students also build overall fluency, pronunciation and oral grammar skills.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at esolprog@bgsu.edu.

1. 2024-25 FAFSA Forum for faculty and staff Nov. 13

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships will host an open forum at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, in the BTSU Theater for faculty and staff who are interested in understanding the changes and enhancements to the FAFSA in order to support BGSU students and their families when the form opens in December 2023.

Not only can students expect changes to the form, they will encounter changes to:

Application terms
Dependency status and roles
Aid eligibility
Tax information and data permissions

For example, the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is now the Student Aid Index (SAI) and there will now be three different ways to calculate a student’s eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant. We will highlight some of these major changes, then open the floor to faculty and staff for questions.

Explore the latest information about the FAFSA — including the date the application will officially open.

2. Science jargon survey - Last call

Just a reminder you can still answer my short survey on the use of jargon in writing and communication. All are welcome to answer (student, faculty/staff or otherwise) but I was looking for more faculty/staff answers!

Completing it should take no more than five minutes. Very superficial demographic data will be requested, but answers are optional and fully anonymous. Results will be used to bolster a WRIT 1120 research paper.

The survey will be open for two more days (until Wednesday, Nov. 15). I can be reached via vitorm@bgsu.edu if there are any questions. Thank you!

Link to Google Form.

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