Campus Update Archive
1. Black History Month event: Black Jeopardy!
Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs Ambassadors as we celebrate Black History Month with a fun game of Jeopardy! Come test your cultural knowledge on categories such as soul food, sitcoms, famous figures and more! Prizes will be awarded to Jeopardy winners!
Come join us on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Bowen-Thompson Student Union 427!
For any event questions, contact bryanar@bgsu.edu.
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2. $5 e-gift card for arugula and kale taste test
Get a $5 Amazon or Starbucks e-gift card and a treat/snack of your choice to taste arugula and kale!
To participate, you must be at least 18 years old, eat dark green leafy vegetables (arugula, kale, collard greens, spinach, etc.) at least once a month, have no food allergies, and have no issues with your sense of taste and smell. If you qualify, you will be asked to eat and rate two kale samples and two arugula samples. You will then be asked basic demographic questions.
This taste test will happen in HHS113 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The evaluation should take about 5-10 minutes.
If you're interested, see if you qualify and sign-up for a time. We will also accept walk-ins, although priority will be given to those with an appointment. Email bgsutaste@bgsu.edu with any questions.
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3. Annual PeopleSoft maintenance scheduled for Feb. 26
Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform annual maintenance to the PeopleSoft (CSS/FMS/HCM) application on Sunday, Feb. 26, between midnight and 6 a.m. PeopleSoft systems may be unavailable during this time.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
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4. Wireless network maintenance Feb. 23 – Certificate acknowledgment may be required
On Thursday, Feb. 23, at 10 p.m., Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform wireless network maintenance. Users may be prompted to accept a new certificate on their device(s) when accessing the eduroam wireless network for the first time. Confirming the new certificate will allow users to continue using eduroam.
Connectivity issues or questions regarding this network maintenance may be directed to ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
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4. Register for the second half of intramural sports
With the first half of intramural sports coming to an end, it's time to start registering for the second half, which starts after spring break! We have lots to offer, including two new sports, Pickleball and Teqball, and hope to see many of you participating!
Second half:
- Regular Season: March 13 – April 13
- Playoffs: April 17-20
Registration deadline: March 9 at 11:59 p.m.
- Monday: 6v6 Coed Volleyball, 7v7 Flag Football, 2v2 Pickleball
- Tuesday: 6v6 Coed Volleyball, 7v7 Flag Football, 2v2 Pickleball
- Wednesday: 6v6 Coed Volleyball, Wiffleball, 2v2 Teqball
- Thursday: 6v6 Coed Volleyball, Wiffleball, 2v2 Teqball
More updates will be sent out as the deadline approaches, but get signed up early to avoid any late difficulties.
Reach out to imsports@bgsu.edu or pault@bgsu.edu if there are any questions or any difficulties signing up.
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6. Winners of the 3MT Competition
Congratulations to Chinwendu Akalonu, our first-place winner of the Three Minute Thesis Competition held Tuesday, Feb. 14! She talked about the relationship between types of governments' content removal requests to Google and their freedom of speech. Chinwendu will represent BGSU at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) competition held on March 31.
Congratulations also goes to Jeremiah Adesanya, second-place winner, who spoke about antimicrobial resistance and its threat to global public health! Also, congratulations to our third-place winner, Alonzo Johnson who talked about HEXACO personality traits and college student performance.
Thank you to everyone who participated. You all did a fantastic job!
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7. Virtual and in-person mindfulness workshops
Expanding Your Mindfulness Practice
In-Person: Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Student Rec Center Studio B on March 13, 20 and 27, and April 3.
Virtual: Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom on March 16, 23 and 30, and April 6.
Register for virtual and in-person mindfulness workshops!
Free for faculty, staff and students.
Do you have experience with mindfulness and you are looking to further your practice? In these workshops, we will build upon basic mindfulness skills to develop and grow your practice. All participants receive self-care resources.
Questions? Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu. Learn more about our THRIVE program. Visit our site and follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @BGSURecWell & @BGSUWellness.
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8. Registration for the Latino/a/x Issues Conference
There is only one day left to register for the 2023 Latino/a/x Issues Conference (LIC) on March 15, and seats are filling up quickly!
Visit http://bgsu.edu/latinoissues to register today. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb. 22.
In addition to the registration portal, on the LIC website, you can view the full schedule of events for the conference and learn more about the year's keynote speaker, Michèle Stephenson who is a filmmaker, artist and author.
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9. Intro to intuitive eating: practice with free food!
Have you heard of intuitive eating but are unsure what it is? Come to this workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. at the Teaching Kitchen at Oaks Dining Center to learn more about intuitive eating. Attendees of this free event will also get to create delicious monster cookie balls at the Teaching Kitchen! This event is a collaborative effort between the BGSU Counseling Center and Wellness Connection offices. Register for the free intro to intuitive eating!
The Counseling Center welcomes all students. We aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures.
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10. "chatGPT: what, how, and why?" by Dr. Rob Green
BGSU ACM Student Chapter in CS is organizing a talk on chatGPT on Thursday, Feb. 23. Everyone is welcome to join!
- When: Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Hayes 111
Come listen to "chatGPT: what, how, and why" by Dr. Rob Green of the BGSU CS Department.
Learn and discuss:
- chatGPT at a level that is accessible to all
- Is writing easier than we think?
- Technology applying to writing, reasoning and human creativity from a computational perspective.
Pizza and drinks will be provided!
For any questions, email the ACM student chapter president at shaiks@bgsu.edu.
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11. Places, Please: Stage Managers, Gender and Invisible Labor
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, Dr. Angela Ahlgren, associate professor of Theatre and Film presents, “Places, Please: Stage Managers, Gender, and Invisible Labor.”
Using Performance Studies and Labor Studies, she will examine how stage managers engage in their labor while managing the relationships among performers, directors, and mostly male backstage workers. She will draw on ethnographic interviews to understand how stage managers view their relationships with theatre hierarchies and power dynamics.
Stage managers are essential to the operations of theatre, dance and other modes of live performance, yet they are rarely seen by audiences or studied by scholars. Once a male-dominated position, contemporary stage managers are most often woman-identified and job duties are often articulated in highly gendered language.
The lecture begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Black Swamp Players Theater, 115 E Oak St, Bowling Green. The event will run from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and is free of charge.
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12. Girl Scout cookies in the Union tonight!
Come support your local Girl Scout troop by purchasing some yummy Girl Scout cookies in the Student Union from 5 to 7 p.m. (or until sold out). Cash and debit/credit cards are accepted! Only $5.00 per box (Smore's and GF toffee are $6.00).
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13. Summer registration is now open!
Want to get ahead? Want to focus on one particular class? Need to retake a class you dropped? Explore what classes will be offered this summer and enroll in summer session today!
To learn more about summer session, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/summer!
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14. Ann Arbor Film Festival screening tonight!
BGSU is hosting a screening of the 60th Ann Arbor Film Festival. This two-day event will showcase experimental and avant-garde films from around the world. Program 2 is tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the BTSU Film Theater (BTSU). The event is free and open to the public.
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15. Join the CWGE for the Women of Color Leadership Summit!
Join the CWGE for the Women of Color Leadership Summit on Thursday, March 2, at BTSU 308 from 2 to 5 p.m.
This annual event brings women of color activist-scholars to BGSU to discuss the contributions women of color have made to leadership, activism and advocacy in their communities and more broadly.
This year’s guest speakers include Chief Ife Bell, a traditional tribal leader of the Dagbon Kingdom in the Northern region of Ghana and Strategy Officer for To be Consulting, LLC.; and Nazarene Tubman, a Director of Vaccine Clinical Development overseeing global zika, chikungunya, flu and COVID/flu combination vaccine studies.
Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and, after the panel, the speakers will lead smaller discussion groups to allow participants to make additional connections, identify potential mentors, and determine how they can take the next step in their own leadership path. This event is free and open to the public!
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16. Join us for the SICSIC unmasking!
Join us this Saturday at 7:07 p.m. at the Slater Family Ice Arena for the unmasking of Ironman and Master Chief during the hockey game! They have kept their identity a secret for three years and during the game, their masks will come off as they reveal their identity!
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17. Create cards of happiness with the NSLS
Join the National Society of Leadership and Success in our community service event, Cardz For Kidz. This nationwide organization's sole goal is to provide hospitalized children with hope and happiness through the use of handmade cards.
From now until March 24, you can make greeting cards. Once finished you can take your handmade cards to Hayes Hall Room 301 and ask for Brittany Krisanda.
Stay tuned for an in-person event; a date is to be given shortly. We can make more cards together as well as drop off previously made cards.
We please ask you to not say things like, "stay strong" or "get well soon" instead share jokes or say things such as "you are awesome!" or "you are so brave". For more information on making cards check out the Cardz For Kidz website or e-mail Mason Lewis at lewisma@bgsu.edu.
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18. Free Deterra (safe medication disposal) bags available
Do you have expired medication sitting around that needs to be safely disposed of? In collaboration with the Wood County Prevention Coalition, the Wellness Connection is pleased to offer free Deterra (safe medication disposal) bags. Deterra bags can deactivate and dispose of pills, patches, liquids, creams and films in three simple steps. The bags render the medication inactive by putting it in the bag, adding water, shaking it and throwing it away.
Stop by the Wellness Connection Monday - Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your free Deterra bag.
For more information, contact wellness@bgsu.edu.
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19. Le Cercle français meets on Wednesday
Get to know other students in French to talk about your interests and brush up on your French without having to stress about being in a classroom every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Shatzel 103. Explore the Jeux de société (games) "Taboo" and/or "L'Imposteur" in French this week and get in on our plans for the Teaching Kitchen. All levels of French welcome.
Contact Dr. Beatrice Guenther at bguenth@bgsu.edu if you would like more information.
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20. Go green for cerebral palsy in the month of March
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and we encourage you to show your support for those with cerebral palsy and cerebral palsy research during the month of March by wearing the color green!
Cerebral palsy is a neuromuscular disorder that affects movement due to brain damage. The initiative, Trent's Triumph, was founded by current BGSU student, Kalli Gregory, in honor of her brother, Trent, who has cerebral palsy. Its purpose is to show people that those with cerebral palsy are people too! With the correct tools and empowerment from those around them, they can lead a triumphant life!
To join the initiative and show support for those that have cerebral palsy, wear your green in the month of March. Take a picture of yourself in your green and post it to social media using the Hashtag #TrentsTriumph.
Donate to life-saving cerebral palsy research and help to provide tools to those living with cerebral palsy.
Learn more about those living with Cerebral Palsy.
To learn more about Trent’s Triumph contact Kalli Gregory at gregork@bgsu.edu.
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21. Considering a degree in counseling? Apply now!
Are you passionate about mental health and well-being? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children or adults? Have you thought about being a professional counselor?
Master’s Degree in Counseling – Accepting Applications
BGSU offers a master’s degree in School Counseling or a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - all majors are welcome to apply.
Applicants with diverse identities are encouraged. Most classes are in the evening and both part-time and full-time students are welcome. Both counseling programs are CACREP accredited.
Wednesday, March 1, is the priority application deadline for fall 2023 admission, but applications will be accepted until April 15. Please visit the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling website for additional information. Contact us at cmhscprogram@bgsu.edu.
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22. Eat at QDOBA to help BGSU nonprofit class raise donations!
The Nonprofit Management and Leadership class is raising donations to give it as a grant to local BG nonprofits. Students will learn about fundraising, grantmaking and grant review in this process. We need to put our learning into action. This involves raising and disbursement of money in a real-world setting.
Please support the mission of our class by joining us for dinner at QDOBA, on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information about the course and QDOBA fundraiser, visit http://www.bgsu.edu/POLSGrantProject.
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23. New freestyle dance club "HD-team"!
If you enjoy dancing or want to learn how to dance, then welcome to our new freestyle dance club "HD-team"!
Why dancing is great?
- Physical activity!
- Imagination and creativity!
- New friends and dance community!
- Recreation and new challenges!
- Fun!
We will be having dance classes (hip-hop, popping, experiment), having dance jams, learning some choreography and making videos. Everyone is welcome!
We will be starting in March. The meeting time will be around 7 to 9 p.m. and meet twice a week.
If you are interested, please fill out the HD-team submission form. If you have any questions about the club, write directly to Misha at mbondar@bgsu.edu.
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24. Vote for your favorite Caught Caring student video
Thank you to the several BGSU students who participated in the BGSU Caught Caring video contest.
Click here to watch the videos on the BGSU Recreation and Wellness YouTube channel!
All videos are fictionalized and created by students. BGSU does not condone hazing or underage drinking.
Please vote for your favorite video. Voting is open to all BGSU faculty, staff and students.
Vote for your favorite Caught Caring student video!
For more information, contact Paul Odhiambo Otieno at potieno@bgsu.edu.
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25. Nominate an administrative staff member for the February Spirit of BG award!
We all know when someone goes the extra mile to help; however, this person often goes about their day with little or no fanfare to acknowledge their "good works". Now you have the opportunity to thank that person. If the individual you nominate is selected, they will receive $75, public recognition from colleagues and friends, and a certificate of appreciation. Nominate an administrative staff member for the February Spirit of BG award!
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26. Free strength training technique clinic at SRC - Feb. 26
Move with confidence!
Learn more about Student Recreation Center fitness equipment while receiving guidance and support from fitness staff and certified Personal Trainers. These free sessions include exclusive access to the SRC, education on how to safely and effectively use various strength training equipment, proper lifting form, and assistance in creating a personalized exercise plan. Gain knowledge, have fun, enhance your well-being and move with confidence!
Available on Sundays, Feb. 26, March 26 and April 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Attend one session, or all three! Register for the free strength training technique clinic!
For more information on group fitness classes or personal training, visit http://www.bgsu.edu/recwell or contact Karyn Smith, Health Educator with Recreation and Wellness, at 419-372-9309 or karync@bgsu.edu.
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1. Apply to be a Student Leadership Assistant
Student Leadership Assistants (SLAs) are peer educators who specialize in developing curriculum, workshops and retreats on various leadership skills and abilities. At this informational session, participants will hear from current SLAs about their role in the development of their peers and their experiences as SLAs. In addition, participants will learn about the SLA application process for the 2023-24 team. Register for the Zoom meeting.
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2. Apply to be a 2023-24 Freddie or Frieda Falcon
Being selected as a mascot is one of the highest honors at BGSU. Below you will find information concerning the application process. Please note that the identities of the students who serve as Freddie and Frieda Falcon remain confidential until the reveal event in February 2024. We do ask that if you are applying that you keep your participation in this process confidential.
Qualifications to be Freddie or Frieda:
- You must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Be in good standing with the University
- Be an undergraduate student (first year, sophomore, junior or senior)
- Be a full-time student in the fall and spring semesters
A completed application must be submitted no later than March 3 at 11:59 p.m. If selected for an interview, you must be able to participate in an in-person interview process.
If selected, you must perform your mascot duties from April 14, 2023, through the end of the spring 2024 semester. This currently includes all New Student Orientation 2023 dates during the summer, athletic appearances during winter/spring break, late-night/early morning events on- and off-campus, and many other appearances.
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3. Outstanding ITA Award deadline extended until Feb. 28!
The English for Speakers of Other Languages Program is looking for nominations for the Outstanding ITA Award. The purpose of this award is to honor one graduate International Teaching Associate or Assistant (ITA) at Bowling Green State University each year who has demonstrated excellence in instructional capacities. Details are posted on the ESOL Program website. The application deadline has been extended until Feb. 28. Click here to read the story about the 2021 Outstanding ITA Award recipient.
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4. Applauding Excellence applications closing this week!
The Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations and advisors on April 20. Nominations and applications for several of these awards are currently open, and we need your help to spread the word!
Nominations for most awards will close on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11:59 p.m.
Applications close Friday, Feb. 24, at 11:59 p.m.
Please help us celebrate outstanding Falcons by nominating or applying for one or more awards!.
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5. Bracelet-making in the Union
To celebrate Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week, LGBTQ+ Programs will be hosting a bracelet-making event. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., in the Multicultural Resource Center (BTSU 427). All identities are welcome.
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6. Want to win a $25 Amazon gift card?
Want an Amazon gift card? Need a service hour? Here’s your chance!
BGSU’s Office of Academic Assessment is conducting a virtual focus group in order to gain perspective on the student experience outside of the classroom, including campus life and student involvement opportunities. The focus group will be done in Zoom, facilitated by undergraduate students at BGSU! Participants will not only be given a service hour, but they will also be entered in a raffle to win a $25 Amazon Gift card!
The focus groups will be conducted at the following times:
Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Register for the virtual focus group!
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7. Want to learn Roman history in Rome? (Final call!)
Studying Roman history in the "Eternal City" (Roma Aeterna) during Summer Session I. You'll live in Rome for three weeks (May 17 - June 6) while studying Rome's history and visiting the physical remains in their original spaces and museums. Students will earn credit for this Education Abroad experience as HIST 3445: Roman History (multidisciplinary credit).
Contact the program director, Dr. Casey Stark, at starkcm@bgsu.edu, for specific questions and visit the Education Abroad website for specific information about this program.
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8. Art and essay contest – cash prizes!
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS) is hosting an Undergraduate and Graduate Research and Creative Virtual Symposium on March 13 through 16. Submissions in any literary and artistic form are welcome. All topics related to WGSS are welcome.
The first 20 qualifying submissions will each receive $20, so get your submissions in fast!
Submissions will be judged by a panel of faculty for our cash prizes (first place is $150, second place is $100 and third place is $75) in each category (research and creative). Students will also submit a one-to-two-minute video summary of their research to post on our Virtual Symposium space. The public is invited to vote on their favorite research or creative piece, and the winner of the public vote will win the $300 grand prize: The People’s Choice Public Scholarship Award!
Submissions are due Wednesday, March 1.
More information on the WGSS Symposium 2023.
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1. Summer Research Institute with the Pop. Culture Library
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Libraries and the Popular Culture Association (PCA) are pleased to announce the 2023 Summer Research Institute. A select group of researchers from across the country and abroad will be given the opportunity to work directly with the most comprehensive popular culture archive of its kind in the United States. Primarily intended for active researchers inside and outside academia, the Institute is also open to advanced graduate students who plan to use the collections in their teaching and research. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 15, and can be completed on the Browne Popular Culture Library website. More information on the Summer Research Institute.
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2. Register today: Campus Compact Faculty Development workshop
Interested in creating or refining a community-engaged/community-based learning/service-learning course or experience? Join the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement and The Center for Faculty Excellence for the Campus Compact Faculty Development “Curriculum Redesign Institute” On Wednesday, March 1, and Thursday, March 2, from 1 to 6 p.m., staff from both offices will be screening the virtual training and offer a discussion period immediately following the webinar.
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