Campus Update Archive
1. Finalists for VP for Research on campus this week
Finalists for the Vice President for Research position are on the Bowling Green campus this week. Each candidate is giving a presentation followed by a Q and A session in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theatre, which will also be livestreamed to the BGSU community.
Ece Karatan, Ph.D., will present from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Their credentials are available on the Provost’s website and information for the remaining candidate will be available before they visit campus.
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2. Becoming a Mental Health Champion - New certificate program
As part of the BGSU Community of Care initiatives, the Office of Health and Wellness is launching the Mental Health Champion Certificate. This program recognizes members of the BGSU community for their participation in mental health training and their commitment to promoting mental well-being at BGSU. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to gain skills is responding to mental health problems and crises, navigating campus and community resources, and promoting the Community of Care pillars.
Register for the Mental Health Champion Certificate.
Questions or comments? Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu.
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3. Celebrate our special needs community by being a Buddy at the 2024 Night to Shine!
The Night to Shine annual event is done with the Tim Tebow Foundation. During this prom-like event, we celebrate our special needs community. They are treated like kings and queens for the night with a dinner and fun activities. It’s an opportunity for our guests to feel loved for who they are. Buddy volunteers are their friend for the evening. We would love for you to participate in this one-of-a-kind experience. If you’re not interested in being a Buddy, there are many other ways to volunteer. If you have questions, please contact kmorga@bgsu.edu.
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4. Celebrating Carl Sagan
“The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” is one of the most famous lines of the famous astronomer, Carl Sagan. He is someone who has inspired many and still continues to inspire over two decades after his passing. The BGSU Secular Student Alliance is celebrating him this week in their final meeting of the semester. Come join them from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Central Hall 110.
Have any questions? Email Donovan Heinze at dheinze@bgsu.edu.
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5. ITS service desk winter break hours
The Information Technology Services (ITS) service desk will close at 5 p.m. on weekdays from Dec. 11 to Jan. 5 and will also be closed on weekends and University holidays during this time. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, Jan. 6.
Additional information on ITS hours.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online. Happy Holidays!
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6. Presentation registration for Symposium on Diversity closing soon
Proposals for poster presentations by undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff (classified and administrative), are now accepted for:
9th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON DIVERSITY
Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Learning, presented by the Beyond the Dream Committee.
- Date: Jan. 17, 2024
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines, as well as faculty and administrative staff, may submit proposals to give a poster presentation on any topic related to diversity, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, age, disability and socio-economic status. Both group and individual presentations will be accepted. For student presenters, submissions as part of classroom work as well as individually faculty-mentored student projects are welcome. Please share this announcement widely with students and colleagues.
Deadline for presentation proposals: Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m. Extensions can be given if requested in advance.
Submit your proposal to give a poster presentation. Only a presentation title and brief abstract are required for presentation registration and please submit only one registration per presentation.
Any questions, please contact the director for CURS, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
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7. Rest Fest: One stop shop for self-love & self-care
Stressed about exams and the holidays? Delve into self-care and overall wellness by making your own self-care bag! Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union in room 228! We will host a raffle for those who attend!
We will also be hosting a sensory-friendly space in BTSU room 208 where you can decompress from the stress of the day! Have questions? Email Krkelly@bgsu.edu Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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8. Toys for Tickets - Citations dismissed in exchange for a new unwrapped toy.
BGSU Parking Services will dismiss any citations issued Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 in exchange for a new unwrapped toy. The toys must be delivered to the BGSU Parking Services office before the end of finals week and must be of equal or greater value to the ticket. The toy receipt must be delivered with the toy. Forged or illegal permit and those for parking in a handicap area do not qualify. The toys will be donated to the Wood County Children's Protective Service and Wood County Children's Resource Center. You may also donate a toy without a citation.
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9. Women of Distinction nominations are open now!
Nominations for the 10th Annual Women of Distinction Awards are open now until Jan. 11!
The Women of Distinction award 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. Award recipients may be undergraduate or graduate students, staff members, community/alumni or faculty members of all genders.
Nominate individuals for the Women of Distinction award.
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10. SMC Colloquium presentation about Social Media & Body Dysmorphic Disorder Dec. 1
All are invited to attend Dr. John Dowd's presentation titled "'Does This Filter Make Me Look Skinny?': Some Real Talk about Social Media & Body Dysmorphic Disorder" this Friday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Zoom (Meeting ID: 824 6064 0716, Passcode: 2023).
This session is part of the School of Media and Communication's (SMC) Colloquium Series. The event is free and open to the public.
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11. "I'm Speaking": Sex work
This Thursday, Nov. 30, join the CWGE for this month's "I'm Speaking": An Intersectional Feminist Conversation Series. The theme is Sex work and we will be talking about sex work, sex workers' rights, misconceptions about sex work, etc. This will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. in 203 Hayes Hall.
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12. 24th Black Issues Conference: Call for presentations
The 24th Black Issues Conference (Thursday, Feb. 15) invites proposals for papers, presentations and creative works to be presented at this year's conference. This can take the form of a paper or PowerPoint presentation, discussion, performance or video.
The theme for this years' Conference is: “Freestyle: Celebrating Black Determination, Innovation and Creativity.”
Submit your Black Issues Conference proposal idea.
The deadline to submit proposals is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. You will be notified by Monday, Jan. 8, if your proposal was accepted. Undergraduate and graduate students are particularly encouraged to apply. Please direct any questions to bic@bgsu.edu Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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13. Come to ArtsX: Movement this Saturday
Come to ArtsX: Movement 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the BGSU Fine Arts Center and Wolfe Center for the Arts. The 19th annual holiday event includes fun and entertaining performances, exhibits and activities for guests of all ages. This year’s event features a multi-sensory experience by Fringe Society, a Detroit-based hybrid and experimental art collective. ArtsX is free and open to the public. Visit the ArtsX webpage for more information.
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14. CSC Winter Drive - Donate new hats, gloves, socks!
Classified Staff Council is sponsoring a Winter Drive. Donate new hats, gloves and socks to benefit the Falcon Food Panty. Items will be collected through Friday, Dec. 8. Look for the marked boxes found on campus at these locations:
- Health & Human Services Building - 1st floor staircase
- Falcon Outfitters at package pick-up
- Student Rec Center - front desk
- Central Hall room 371
- BTSU room 402
- East Hall room 212
- Wolfe Center room 214
- Huntington Building - HR
- Jerome Library - circulation desk
We appreciate your support! For questions? Email csc@bgsu.edu
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15. Learn about Alpha Phi Alpha today!
What do Martin Luther King Jr., Stuart Scott, Lionel Richie, W.E. Dubois, Duke Ellington and many other prominent, successful men have in common? They are men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated!
The oldest and coldest fraternity on campus is hosting an informational seminar TODAY at 7:30 p.m. in East Hall 116, inviting all men to attend and hear about Alpha Phi Alpha! This is your opportunity to learn about the most influential fraternity in U.S. history and how to potentially become a member!
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1. BGSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program open house
The BGSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program is hosting their twice annual on-site open house for prospective students and anyone interested in learning more about the BGSU DPT program. The open house will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Olscamp 101. Attendees can expect to observe current DPT students' participation in an on-site lab immersion, learn more about the program from our faculty and interact with current DPT students.
Please register to attend the BGSU DPT program open house.
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2. Early exam stress? Drop in on Falcon2Falcon!
Falcon2Falcon 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)
Sponsored by the BGSU Counseling Center.
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3. Join CCCC for end-of-semester party
You are cordially invited to our end-of-semester party to celebrate the successful completion of another academic term! Join CCCC for an evening of fun, food and camaraderie as we unwind from the hustle and bustle of the semester.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 30
- Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: East Hall Lounge, (2nd Floor)
What to expect:
- A chance to relax and connect with people from diverse cultures
- Delicious snacks and pizza to fuel your social interactions
- A raffle drawing with exciting prizes for the first 15 attendees
- An opportunity to reminisce about the semester's highlights and share your plans for the upcoming break
Whether you're looking to unwind from exams or simply want to connect with your peers, this party is the perfect way to end the semester on a high note. Drop by anytime this Thursday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to see you there! Got any questions? Contact Aishat via cccc@bgsu.edu.
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4. End-of-semester holiday painting with Student Wellness Network
Join us tonight for a delightful canvas painting session to unwind before finals! Bring a friend and express your creativity by painting your favorite Christmas-themed masterpiece. All supplies will be provided at no cost. Take a break and relax your mind with some wellness-oriented creativity. The event will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the conference room in the Student Recreation Center.
For additional details, please contact Odhiambo at potieno@bgsu.edu.
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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.
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 anikovv@bgsu.edu with any questions you may have about this study. If you already participated in this study, please do not complete the survey again.
Complete the Cultural Food Security and Well-Being survey.
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6. Public Transportation Survey
Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at BGSU is reaching out to you with an important opportunity to make a positive impact on our community.
We understand that your time is valuable and we appreciate your willingness to take a few minutes to participate in a Public Transportation Survey. The survey aims to gather valuable insights into the transportation needs and preferences of our community members commuting between Bowling Green and Toledo.
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7. Study Power Hour with the Learning Commons and RecWell
Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Nov. 28, in the Jerome Library (Pallister Conference Room) for Study Power Hour!
Are you ready to supercharge your study session and make the most of your study time? Look no further! The Learning Commons and Recreation and Wellness have teamed up to bring you a two-hour Study Power Hour event and we've got some surprises in store to help you stay focused and relaxed.
During the event, you will study for 25 minutes, take a five-minute break and repeat until the two hours are up. RecWell is providing the study break activities and the Learning Commons will supply dinner for all attendees.
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1. Life Design Affiliate Workshop
Join The Radbill Center for College and Life Design for a full day immersive Life Design experience from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. In the morning participants will experience Life Design tools focused on you. In the afternoon participants will apply knowledge gained to ideate and prototype how you might integrate Life Design mindsets and tools into your work.
Any faculty or staff member is welcome to attend this workshop regardless of your current level of understanding of Life Design. Lunch will be provided. This workshop is facilitated by Executive Director Adrienne Ausdenmoore and members of the Radbill Center.
Please register in advance for the Life Design Affiliate Workshop. Questions? Email lifedesign@bgsu.edu.
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2. Request an International Travel Laptop if traveling abroad this winter
If traveling abroad for University business, please request an International Travel Laptop from ITS and do not bring your own University device. If traveling internationally for personal reasons during which you must conduct University business, we also recommend you request an International Travel Laptop. If you are able, we suggest leaving all personal devices behind while traveling internationally.
At least 10 business days are required to prepare an International Travel Laptop. Some software is export-controlled and subject to review before being installed on devices used for international travel.
Additional information on keeping your devices and data safe while traveling internationally is available on our International Travel Guidelines website. Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
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3. Supervisor Skills WRAP UP WEEK!
Have you started the Supervisor Skills 101-105 skill-path, but still need to complete one or more of the sessions in the five-part series? Are you eager to finish up this skill-path to earn your Supervisor Skill-Path Certificate?
Then, join us for Supervisor Skills Wrap Up Week!
From Nov. 30 to Dec. 8, we are hosting multiple sessions of the Supervisor Skills sessions so you can finish the skill-path before the end of the semester. Please view the sessions loaded into the Bridge system under the Live Trainings category.
*Please note this Wrap Up Week is for individuals who have already started the skill-path and need to complete one or a few of the remaining courses. For those of you who have not already started the skill-path but are interested in completing it, we will resume our launch of the Supervisor Skills Series, starting with session 101, beginning in Jan. 2024! Join us then!
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4. AURG end-of-semester gathering
The Affinity and University Resource Groups will be hosting a joint gathering from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at Pub 1910 in the Union. Appetizers and beverage will be provided. We encourage interested faculty and staff to drop in as they are able. This event is open to all professional staff. Please share widely.
Also, in order to meet the needs of the campus community, we are asking folks to complete a brief Affinity and University Resource Groups survey.
Please contact Ana Brown at acbrown@bgsu.edu with questions.
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5. Final grades announcement
Final grade rosters are now available and grades are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. If you have any questions regarding recording your grades, please contact the Systems Records department in the Office of the Registrar at 419-372-8232.
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