Campus Update Archive
1. Empower, educate, support: Campus Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.
Register for Mental Health First Aid training.
This event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 315. Questions? Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu. Sponsored by the BGSU Wellness Connection.
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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. Recognize excellence: Nominate a deserving administrative staff member today
The Administrative Staff Council recognizes, on a monthly basis, administrative staff members who are caught showing "The Spirit of BG" as defined by any of the core values of BGSU:
- Intellectual and personal growth
- Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurism
- Diversity and inclusion
- Collaboration with each other and our partners
- Excellence in all we do
If you are a member of the University community (faculty, staff, student) you may nominate an employee for "The Spirit of BG Award". Complete a nomination form, providing a short summary (up to 250 words) as to why you feel this person is deserving of the award.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. the last day of the month to be considered for the following month's recognition.
Nominate an Administrative Staff member for the Spirit of BG Award.
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4. Teaching & Learning with AI Community of Practice to be offered this spring!
Have you been meaning to dig deeper into generative AI tools but have been overwhelmed by the pace of change or just haven’t had time? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence’s spring learning opportunity, Teaching & Learning with AI Community of Practice. Facilitated by Dr. Neil Baird, associate professor of English and the director of the University Writing Program, and Dr. Chelsea Chandler, CFE director, this Community will explore generative AI tools and prompt engineering, practical ways to use AI in your classroom, strategies for supporting students’ AI literacy, and guidelines for ethical and responsible AI use for teaching and learning.
Learn more about this Community of Practice.
Learn more about this experience by attending the Spring 2024 CFE Community of Practice info session from noon 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, via Zoom.
Register for this Community of Practice or other CFE Communities of Practice. All BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students and staff (classified and administrative) are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this community. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19.
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5. We want to see your presentation at Black Issues Conference
Now that finals are just about over, you probably have the time to send in your presentation proposal for the Black Issues Conference!
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.”
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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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 in the new year beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3.
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7. Winter break parking announcement
During winter break, parking permits will still be required to park on campus in your assigned parking lot. Payment will still be required in all prepay parking lots. The only change will be that resident students with valid resident student parking permits may park their cars in any RED (Commuter) or BLUE (Resident Student) parking lot during winter break (Dec. 9 to Jan. 7).
Contact Parking Services for questions at 419-372-2776.
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1. BGSU students get 50% off tickets for the Quick Lane Bowl
The BGSU Football team is headed to the Quick Lane Bowl again! The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Ford Field in Detroit. BGSU students can purchase tickets for only $20 by signing in to their student ticket account. The deadline to purchase is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Purchase your Quick Lane Bowl ticket.
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2. From cocoa to connections: Turn winter break into a career launchpad!
As you head into winter break, this would be the perfect time to join the Falcon Professional Network and connect with others who can offer meaningful advice and guidance as you design your career. From exploring your career options to beginning the job search, you will find alums and industry professionals on the platform who have been where you are and are ready to connect. Sip some cocoa, enjoy a holiday classic and build your professional network right from your couch!
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3. Voluntary dental insurance
United HealthCare Student Resources offers a voluntary dental and vision plan to all BGSU students. To enroll, visit the United Healthcare Student Resources website and enter Bowling Green State University as your school. At the bottom of the following page, you will notice a link for ‘Voluntary Dental/Vision’. Enter your specific information and available plan options with pricing and benefits will appear.
Students do not need to be enrolled in the student health insurance plan to be eligible for the dental and vision plans. Questions? contact the Student Insurance Office at studentins@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-7495.
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1. Cowboy Christmas holiday party with PCSA tonight
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 brings friends and family! The event is tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in East Hall 101!
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1. BGSU employee discounted tickets for the Quick Lane Bowl
The BGSU Football team is headed to the Quick Lane Bowl again! The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Ford Field in Detroit. BGSU employees can get $5 off tickets by entering promo code FACULTY. The deadline to purchase is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
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2. 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 via Zoom on the following dates and times during the spring 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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3. 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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4. CFE workshop: Verba Registration Training
BGSU faculty and instructors are required to register textbooks, open textbooks and course materials via Verba, the University’s textbook reporting program, in order to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act. Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries, for their interactive virtual workshop, Verba Registration Training, where you will learn how to register your required course items in Verba.
Facilitated by Gretchen Avery, Jerome Library textbook specialist, this training will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on March 11 and from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 12 via Zoom.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops. All BGSU faculty and instructors are welcome to attend this session. This training is not recommended for Verba department reviewers, as the workshop will cover a different Verba view and functions. Registration closes one business day before the event.
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5. Curious about how to integrate service-learning into your classes?
Service-learning has the power to transform student learning and bridge the gap between college campuses and the community. If you are interested in learning more about how you can integrate service-learning into your courses or want to strengthen your existing service-learning courses, we encourage you to join the Service-Learning Community of Practice, co-hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence and the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. Facilitated by Hoang Do, the assistant director of the Marvin Center, this Community of Practice will explore how you can integrate meaningful service-learning experiences into the curriculum, how to build sustainable community partnerships and how to incorporate critical reflection into the service-learning process.
Learn more about the Service-Learning Community of Practice.
Learn more about this experience by attending the Spring 2024 CFE Community of Practice info session from noon 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, via Zoom.
To register for this community of practice or other CFE communities of practice, fill out the Spring 2024 CFE Community of Practice Registration Form. This learning experience is open to all BGSU members of the teaching community, including full-time faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate student instructors and staff (classified and administrative). Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19.
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6. Falcon Football fan celebration on Sunday
A public event to help celebrate the BGSU Football team prior to the 2023 Quick Lane Bowl is set for 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Schmidthorst Heritage Hall inside the Stroh Center.
The BGSU community and all fans will have a chance to meet the team and coaching staff, take pictures and get their complimentary bowl posters signed prior to the Men's Basketball game against Ohio Dominican at 2 p.m. Beckett's will cater the event with complimentary heavy appetizers and soft drinks for all attendees.
Fans do not need a basketball game ticket to attend the sendoff. Only Lot AA will be restricted to donor parking. All remaining parking in Stroh Center lots will be complimentary.
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7. Join the Student Engagement & Motivation Learning Community!
Are you having trouble motivating students? Are you looking for new ways to engage students in the learning process? Join The Center for Faculty Excellence’s new semester-long learning community, Student Engagement and Motivation, led by Assistant Teaching Professor Jennifer Stuart. In this learning community you will discuss how to encourage a growth mindset in your students and how to ensure that students stay motivated throughout the course.
All BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this Learning Community. Participants in this program who meet eligibility and participation requirements may receive $100 upon their successful completion of the program.
Learn more about the Student Engagement & Motivation Learning Community.
Learn more about this experience by attending the Spring 2024 CFE Community of Practice info session from noon 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, via Zoom.
Register for this learning community or other CFE Communities of Practice. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19. Space is limited.
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8. Learn about the academic program review process at BGSU!
Is your department undergoing the program review process this semester or in the near future? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) for this virtual workshop on the program review process at BGSU. Facilitated by Dr. Weena-Isabelle Gaulin, the assistant director of Institutional Accreditation and Program Review, this workshop will outline the program review timeline and associated action steps, engage you in simulated program review activities and introduce you to available resources to support your department’s program review.
This workshop will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 via Zoom.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops. This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and administrative and classified staff members – especially those who might become involved in a program review in the near future. Registration closes one business day before the event.
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9. Learn how to create culturally responsible assessments!
The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is excited to announce a new learning community for spring 2024, “Creating Culturally Responsible Assessments in the University Classroom Learning Community”. Facilitated by CFE Faculty Associate and Assistant Professor Dr. Audrey Conway Roberts, this learning community will explore how students from multicultural backgrounds experience assessment in the classroom and how to adapt assignments to be more responsible in order to enrich the classroom experience.
This Community is designed for new faculty and instructors; however, all faculty and instructors are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this Learning Community. Participants in this program who meet eligibility and participation requirements may receive $100 in professional development funds upon their successful completion of the program.
Find out more about the Creating Culturally Responsible Assessments in the University Classroom Learning Community.
Learn more about this experience by attending the Spring 2024 CFE Community of Practice info session from noon 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, via Zoom.
Register for this learning community or other CFE Communities of Practice. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19. Space is limited.
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