Campus Update Archive
1. Renew, recharge, recover: Your campus guide to beating burnout
Recovering from Burnout is from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.
Register for Recovering from Burnout.
Well-Being Series: Free 60-minute sessions on mental well-being topics including self-care, managing anxious thoughts and emotions, managing holiday and winter stress, caring for the caregiver and recovering from burnout. Contact Ashley Hartman Sponsored by the BGSU Wellness Connection.
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2. 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. Guests 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, but would like to be involved, there are many other ways to volunteer. Please note: Volunteers must have a current background check. We’ll take care of that if you don’t have one.
If you have questions, please contact me at kmorga@bgsu.edu
- Host: New Hope Vineyard Church
- When: the evening of Feb. 9
- Where: Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio
- Mandatory training: Mid-January, location and time to be determined.
Volunteer to be a part of the Night to Shine.
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3. CFP: Class Con 24 - Class consciousness, pop culture and pedagogy
Call for papers - Class Con 24 - Approaching Academia: A Conference on Class and Culture
Deadline extended to Jan. 1.
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 via email by Jan. 1. No cost to submit. Free for both in-person and online attendance.
Explore more information about Class Con 24.
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4. Keep up to date with leadership and civic engagement on campus!
Follow the Marvin Center's social media accounts to be in the loop about anything and everything leadership and civic engagement on campus!
Check out @themarvincenter on all social channels.
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5. Presentation registration for Symposium on Diversity open
Proposals for poster presentations by undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff (classified and administrative), are now accepted for the 9th Annual Symposium on Diversity.
The Symposium on Diversity is hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship with support from the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Learning and the Beyond the Dream Committee.
- Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union
- Wednesday, Jan. 17
- 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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: 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. Extensions can be given if requested in advance.
Submit your poster presentation proposal.
NOTE: Only a presentation title and brief abstract are required for presentation registration and please submit only one registration per presentation.
Please contact the Dr. Cordula Mora, director for CURS, with any questions.
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6. Toys for Tickets - Citations dismissed in exchange for a new unwrapped toy
BGSU Parking Services will dismiss any citations issued Oct. 1 - Dec. 1 in exchange for a new unwrapped toy. The toys must be delivered to BGSU Parking 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.
Citations for forged or illegal permits 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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7. Finalists for VP for Research on campus this week
Finalists for the Vice President for Research position have been on the Bowling Green campus this week. Each candidate was asked to give a presentation followed by a Q&A session in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theatre.
Please take a moment to review the candidates' credentials.
The final presentation will be given by Laura B. Regassa, Ph.D., from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. All sessions will also be livestreamed to the BGSU community.
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8. International Circle discussion group
Feeling homesick over the winter break? Join the Counseling Center's International Circle group to discuss the holidays and winter break away from home! We will be meeting from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Room 427 C. We will chat about homesickness and ways to beat it!
We will also celebrate the end of the semester, gather over games and snacks, and discuss resources on campus.
Register for the International Circle discussion group.
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1. Candlelight yoga tonight
Are you feeling stressed out from finals? Come join Falcon Fitness and the Office of Health and Wellness for a relaxing night of yoga and pajamas starting at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. In Studio B, meet instructor Maria for a relaxing 30-minute candlelight yoga session all while wearing your cozy PJ's. After class, stay to make a personalized essential oil roller that you can use at home or your next yoga/meditation practice! This event is free to all students.
For any questions, comments, or concerns please email Office of Health and Wellness Graduate Assistant Jadyn Mummey.
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2. CCCC's end-of-the-semester party tonight
Join CCCC for an evening of fun, food and camaraderie as we unwind from the hustle and bustle of the semester.
When: Tonight, 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 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
We can’t see you there! Got any questions? Contact Aishat.
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3. Pajama party at the Student Recreation Center tonight
Tonight is the night to relax with the Wellness Connection! Do exams have you stressed? The Wellness Connection’s annual pajama party will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Student Recreation Center. Make sure to wear your best PJs to have a chance to win winter care packages!
Therapy dogs will be waiting to greet you with vegan and non-vegan snacks! Enjoy the various activities that will be available such as arts and crafts, candlelight yoga, an indoor snowball fight with intramural sports and more! The first 200 students to arrive will receive a free Stuff-a-Plush animal plushie, with five options to choose from.
This event is free to all BGSU students.
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4. Interested in learning? Seeking an on-campus job?
The Office of Academic Assessment is looking to hire a BGSU undergraduate student for a student learning analyst position for spring 2024. A student in this position will collaborate with a team of students, develop and implement assessment projects, host virtual focus groups and conduct work using Microsoft Word and Excel.
The position pays $11 per hour, and you will work 10 hours per week. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Office of Academic Assessment is willing to work with class schedules.
To apply for the position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Dr. Jessica Turos, associate director for the Office of Academic Assessment.
For more details about this position, please visit the posting on Handshake and check out the Student Learning Analysts webpage.
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1. Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition was developed by The University of Queensland (UQ). 3MT hones students’ academic, presentation and research communication skills. The competition supports their capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes with a single static PowerPoint slide in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
The BGSU competition will be held in the BTSU Union Theater at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 26. Entries received after that date will be considered if space is available. Competitors need to submit their presentation slide by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8.
The BGSU competition will offer the following prizes:
- 1st place: $500
- 2nd place: $300
- 3rd place: $200
The first-place winner will also be entered into the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3MT competition, which will be held on March 31, 2024, in Chicago. Register for the Three Minute Thesis.
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1. BGSU VPN/Pulse Secure maintenance scheduled for Nov. 30 - Dec. 1
ITS will perform maintenance to the BGSU VPN/Pulse Secure network beginning tonight at 10 p.m. through tomorrow, Dec. 1, at 6 a.m. During this time VPN/Pulse Secure may be unavailable. If you lose connection or are unable to establish connection to the VPN network during this maintenance window, we suggest waiting 30 minutes before attempting to reconnect.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
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2. 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!
Starting Thursday, Nov. 30, to Friday, 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 January! Join us then!
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3. AURG end-of-semester gathering tomorrow
The Affinity and University Resource Groups (AURG) will be hosting a joint gathering from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at Pub 1910 in the Union. Appetizers and beverages 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 with questions.
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