Campus Update Archive
1. Class Con CFP: Class, Culture, Labor
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 by Jan. 1 to classcon@bgsu.edu. No cost to submit. Free for both in-person and online attendance.
Read more about Class Con 2024.
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2. Extended deadline for presentation registration for Symposium on Diversity
The submission deadline for presentation registration has been EXTENDED to Friday, Dec. 15. You only need presenter(s) names, title of presentation and brief abstract to register your presentation! CURS can print your poster presentation for you.
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. This event is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Jan. 17 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom located 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 is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. However, further extension can be given if requested in advance by email to cmora@bgsu.edu.
Submit your Symposium on Diversity proposal. Only a presentation title and brief abstract are required for presentation registration and please submit only one registration per presentation.
For any questions, please contact the director for CURS, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
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3. Food Assistance Program: Falcon Care Card and grab and go bag
The Dean of Students has a couple of ways we can provide support for students who are running out of food at the end of the semester and anytime throughout the year. We have a program call the Falcon Care Card where we can give you a couple of meal swipes in the cafeteria. We also have a program with a grab and go bag where you can get some food quickly.
Apply for food assistance online or stop by our office from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday in 303 University Hall and we can connect you to either of these supports. Reach out to odos@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2843 with any questions.
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4. Free and confidential HIV testing at the SRC on Wednesday
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
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 6
- Bring a photo ID to the appointment.
Free internal and external condoms are available - testing is not required. Read more on HIV testing.
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5. Free group exercise classes at the SRC this week
Relieve stress and boost energy with free Group X classes at the Student Recreation Center! Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in any Group X class for free, Dec. 4-8. Challenge yourself with high-energy cycle and strength classes, shake off stress in a WERQ dance fitness class or simply relax and rejuvenate with a yoga class.
View the exam week schedule and details.
For more information contact Karyn Smith, health educator, at 419-372-9309 or karync@bgsu.edu.
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6. Campus Update - December and holiday schedule
Campus Update will appear on Wednesday only for the two weeks following commencement, Dec. 13 & 20. Campus Update will not be sent during the holiday break, Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, and will return to its usual schedule beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3.
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1. Final grades announcement
Your official fall semester grades will be listed in your MyBGSU Student Center after 6 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 13, NOT Canvas. Learn more about checking your final grades.
Please note: Sometimes, the grade in Canvas and the grade in the Student Center do not match. When this happens, what is shown in the Student Center is your official grade.
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1. Cowboy Christmas holiday party with PCSA
Come celebrate the end of the semester with the Pop Culture Scholar's Association! We'll have a mix of food, drinks and desserts, as well as crafts. There will also be a "holiday sweater" contest where the winner will receive a year's worth of pinto beans. Feel free to bring friends and family! This event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in East Hall 101!
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1. CFE workshop: BGP assessment process discussion
Are you teaching a Bowling Green Perspective (BGP) course? Do you have questions about the BGP assessment process? Join this virtual workshop, hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Academic Assessment, to review the BGP learning outcomes assessment process and discuss best practices and lessons learned from the general education assessment process. Facilitated by Dr. Jessica Turos, the associate director of Academic Assessment, this workshop will walk you through all the steps to submit BGP assessment data via Canvas.
These workshops will be held online via Zoom on the following dates and times during the spring 2024 semester:
- 11 a.m. to noon on Jan. 4
- 4 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 9
- 11 a.m. to noon on April 10
- 3 to 4 p.m. on April 18
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops. CFE workshops are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and administrative and classified staff members. Registration closes one business day before the event.
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2. CFE workshop: Intro to Canvas
If you're new to teaching with Canvas, join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) for their Intro to Canvas workshop. In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to customize your course settings and navigation, upload course files and documents, create and add content and manage Gradebook and Speedgrader. Facilitated by Holly Barber, CFE instructional designer, the Intro to Canvas workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, via Zoom.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops. CFE workshops are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and administrative and classified staff members. Registration closes one business day before the event.
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3. ITS spring 2024 start-of-term freeze
Information Technology Services (ITS) will be placing a freeze on operating system upgrades and replacement device installation requests during the first two weeks of the spring semester (Jan. 8-19) to prioritize support for the start of the semester and new hire devices. Any requests for this type of support will be scheduled out after Jan. 19, so please plan accordingly.
Direct any questions regarding this freeze to ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
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