Campus Update Archive
1. BGSU network maintenance scheduled during spring break
Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform maintenance on BGSU network equipment in two phases over spring break. ITS does not anticipate any service interruptions during this maintenance and dates/times for each phase are detailed below.
- Phase 1 – 11:30 p.m. on March 7 to 2:30 a.m. on March 8
- Phase 2 –11:30 p.m. on March 9 to 2:30 a.m. on March 10
Please direct any questions regarding this maintenance to ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
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2. Call for LGBTQ+ Zine submission
To celebrate our 20th anniversary of LGBTQ+ Programs, we will be compiling a booklet of LGBTQ+ related works created by our very own students, faculty and staff!
All forms of self-expression are acceptable. (examples: essays, poems, short stories, paintings, drawings, comics, etc.)
Some example prompts to aid in your brainstorming process include, but are not limited to: coming out stories, the joys and struggles of being lgbtq+, what does love look like to you?, intersecting identities, etc.
Submissions will remain open until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Submit your LGBTQ+ Zine work.
Physical copies of the Zine will be handed out on April 18, in the Union (more details to come).
If you are unsure whether your work is appropriate feel free to email us and we can discuss it further. If you have any other questions, comments or concerns, please email Jelani Perez at perezje@bgsu.edu or Abby Tepper at atepper@bgsu.edu.
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3. Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month starts TODAY
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and we encourage you to show your support for those that have cerebral palsy during 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. It's 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 during 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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4. Come watch the BGSU Quadball team play at the Falcon Cup!
Are you interested in Quadball but aren’t sure if you’re ready to try it out yet? Or maybe you’re just curious about the sport in general? Then you should come watch us compete at the Falcon Cup!
BGSU Quadball is hosting our annual tournament, the Falcon Cup, on Saturday, March 11, in the Perry Field House, with games running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to come spectate and see what all the hype is about!
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5. Ecobricking workshop tonight!
Come to a short presentation about what ecobricking is, how you can do it and how it can help you become more sustainably minded! These workshops are part of a CURS project researching sustainability initiatives and they happen every Wednesday, same time, same place!
- WHERE: Central Hall 104
- WHEN: Today! 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Contact: Elyse Adrian, eadrian@bgsu.edu
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6. FORGE meeting on sexual and reproductive health
FORGE is having a meeting this Thursday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Olscamp 107 on sexual and reproductive health. We'll have a guest speaker, Kori Koschalk-Newmister, from CWGE talking all about it. Let people know and come hang out with us!
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7. ICCAs Preview Show!
Come join and support all of the University's a capella groups as we prepare for the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella! Ten40, Acouschicks and Tonal Eclipse will perform their ICCAs set for FREE on March 1 in Olscamp 101 at 8 p.m. Featuring a special performance by Retrograde A Capella! You won’t want to miss it!
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8. LEARN UX with Keith Instone from Stratascale
Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, at Hayes 111 for a talk about User Experience.
Starting with food and cooking analogies, Keith Instone will explain User Experience from four different perspectives:
- Impressions people form through interacting with technology
- Activities to define, design and deliver good experiences
- Capabilities that organizations develop to manage customer, employee and other types of experiences
- Fields of study about human behavior with technology and the learning communities around these disciplines
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9. Open Mic Night!
Come join the Music Industry Club Wednesday, March 1, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the BTSU Multipurpose Room for a night of free live music, comedy, poetry and more! We will also have record painting for $3. Sign ups are at the door!
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10. Presentation registration NOW OPEN for Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship
Registration for poster and oral presentations NOW OPEN for the annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship.
UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM FOR RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
- Event Date: April 1
- Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Deadline for presentation registration is March 15. Register for the Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship.
Extensions can be given if arranged in advance by contacting CURS director, Dr. Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu
Both poster and oral presentations by BGSU and NW Ohio undergraduate students from any field or discipline are welcomed. Prior or current CURS funding is not required for presenting at the symposium.
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11. Register for the Ethical Leadership Certificate!
The Ethical Leadership Certificate (ELC), offered by the C. Raymond Marvin Center, is a program designed to help develop your tools and skills in integrity and ethics in your leadership at BGSU and beyond. Participants will work together to define leadership, ethics and ethical leadership. Much of the session will emphasize reflection on one’s values and beliefs, specifically, where they came from. Participants will also learn about mindfulness and being reflective in the present moment as a part of consciousness of self. Participants will explore why understanding one’s values is important for growing as an ethical leader. Register for the Ethical Leadership Certificate!
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12. The Erie Situation film screening
Join faculty from Great Lakes and Watershed Studies for a film screening and panel discussion on The Erie Situation - How A Global Issue Is Impacting A Local Community in the BTSU Theater.
- Date: Wednesday, March 15
- Meet and greet reception: 6:30 p.m.
- “The Erie Situation” film screening, 7:00 p.m.
- Faculty panel discussion: 8:15 p.m.
Co-sponsored by Campus Sustainability
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13. Women's Basketball hosts Ball State with lots of giveaway items!
Tonight, your Falcons take on the Cardinals at 5 p.m. in the Stroh Center. There will be many giveaways tonight, including Airpods, Amazon gift cards, cash prizes, a smart TV and more! Don't miss out on free pizza during pregame for students. Admission is free for students, so come cheer on your Falcons!
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14. Spring break Campus Update schedule
Campus Update will be distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during spring break, March 6-10.
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15. CURS Summer Grant application round OPENING SOON
The application round for the CURS Summer Grant will open on March 13 with a submission deadline of Monday, April 3. Submit your CURS Summer Grant application under “Summer CURS Grant”.
Undergraduate research/scholarly/creative projects with a faculty mentor in any discipline are funded with up to $500 for the project cost ($750 for a group project of 3-5 students). Each student is expected to work 23 hours per week on the project for 10 weeks during the summer semester and will receive a stipend of up to $2,500 for their work, paid out in installments for the duration of the project. Start dates are flexible based upon project needs.
Application consists of:
- Online form (student(s) information, faculty mentor(s) information, general project information)
- Project narrative (2-3 pages including project title, introduction, scholarly question/topic, description of what student(s) is/are planning to do for the project, anticipated outcomes and brief discussion of how the project’s anticipated outcomes related to the project’s scholarly question/topic and how they fit into the current state of the project’s discipline)
- Budget (itemized list of anticipated purchases with individual costs as well as the total amount requested)
- Reference letter(s) by faculty mentor(s) indicating their support of the student and the project
For further information, visit the CURS website or contact Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu.
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1. Apply to be a 2023-24 Freddie/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 of 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 & spring
A completed application must be submitted no later than Friday, 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 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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2. Application deadline for Education Abroad programs for summer, fall and year 2023
The clock is ticking! Application deadline for Education Abroad programs for summer, fall and year 2023 is Wednesday, March 1.
Begin your Education Abroad program application.
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3. Attend an Education Abroad information session!
Interested in studying abroad? Attending an Education Abroad information session is the first step in the process! Spring weekly schedule:
- In-person session on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. (from Jan. 17 – April 18) in University Hall, Room 405A.
- Live virtual session on Thursdays from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. (from Jan. 19 – April 20) via Zoom
Please register for an in-person or live virtual Education Abroad information session or contact edabroad@bgsu.edu to attend. Walk-ins are also welcome!
Click here to attend a virtual session via Zoom.
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4. BGSU scholarships due TODAY!
Today is the final day to apply for BGSU scholarships for the upcoming year!
Take advantage of the hundreds of scholarship opportunities available for current students. The application only takes 20 minutes. Finish today on the scholarship website and log in using your MyBGSU username and password.
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5. Do you need service hours?
Bowling Green High School is hosting a Mini Dance Marathon and needs help at the event! The event is being held at Bowling Green High School on Saturday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They need volunteers for hour shifts! Please join us in making miracles happen!
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6. First-gen degree audit workshops: Save the date!
Whether you recently met with your advisor or will do so soon, be sure to attend one of these degree audit workshop sessions for additional practical advice and personal assistance on scheduling classes.
The sessions will address the use of your Degree Audit Report — a tool which is every student’s lifeline, the Undergraduate Catalog, major check sheets and the BGP course list.
Please bring along a laptop (preferred) or another device, in order to make the most of this session.
Bring along some first-gen friends or come alone and join members of BGSU’s First-Gen Student Commission during one of the following sessions:
- Option 1: Tuesday, March 14, from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in 310 University Hall
- Option 2: Wednesday, March 22, from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. in 104 Maurer Center
We look forward to seeing you there! Snacks provided!
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7. MEDLIFE service-learning trip to Tena, Ecuador!
MEDLIFE is hosting its annual service-learning trip to Tena, Ecuador, May 20-28! On this week-long educational journey, volunteers work alongside the community in different development projects and medical clinics. The registration deadline is March 15. Find out more about the Tena Mobile Clinic and register.
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8. Need food assistance?
Need assistance with food? The Dean of Students is here to help. We offer two food assistance programs that can help you with that. You can also stop in during our drop-in hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday in room 301 of the BTSU and one of our staff members can assist you.
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9. Need volunteer hours? Help out with the BGSU Science Olympiad
The annual BGSU Regional Competition for the Northwestern Science Olympiad will take place on March 18.
Sign up to volunteer at the BGSU Science Olympiad.
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1. CATL Faculty Spotlight: Life Design Pedagogy
Join CATL on Thursday, March 2, from 10:45 to 11:20 a.m. to learn more about the Life Design program and how it is empowering students to navigate their college experience inside and outside the classroom.
Register for the CATL Faculty Spotlight: Life Design Pedagogy.
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2. Shanklin Abstract Award applications due Friday!
The Charles E. Shanklin Award for Research Excellence was established by the Graduate Student Senate as a meritorious award to recognize excellence in original research by graduate students at Bowling Green State University. Mr. Charles E. Shanklin, a Bowling Green State University alumnus, generously contributed funds to Graduate Student Senate to further graduate research; thus, a special account for the Shanklin Award was established.
Graduate students can submit abstract of their complete or ongoing research to our paper abstract competition and poster abstract competition. The abstract should not be more than 250 words. After their submissions, they will be invited to present at the colloquium on April 5. The top three individuals in both paper and poster presentation will be awarded $300.00 for first place, $150.00 for second place, and $75.00 for third place.
Applications are now live on the Graduate Student Senate Canvas page. If you do not have access to the Canvas page, please email gss@bgsu.edu. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 3, at 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit the Shanklin Colloquium website!
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1. CATL Faculty Spotlight: Life Design Pedagogy
Join CATL on Thursday, March 2, from 10:45 to 11:20 a.m. to learn more about the Life Design program and how it is empowering students to navigate their college experience inside and outside the classroom.
Register for the CATL Faculty Spotlight: Life Design Pedagogy.
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2. Classroom/lab software request deadline for summer/fall 2023
The deadline for submitting software requests (for classrooms/computer labs/mobile device carts, etc.) for the summer/fall 2023 semesters is April 28. This includes cloud-based software, desktop-based software, mobile apps and domain purchases. All software submission requests (including Canvas LTI integrations) are subject to the University’s software procurement review process, which checks that the software meets accessibility, legal and IT security standards with which BGSU must comply. Software not previously approved by the University can take a minimum of 45 days to be routed through the approval process.
To request software installation, please submit a Lab/Classroom Software Install Request form.
Submissions received after the deadline will be handled in the order received and will not be available for the start of the session/semester.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
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3. Free cholesterol and blood glucose screenings
BGSU, in partnership with Wood County Hospital, is offering free cholesterol and blood glucose screenings to faculty and staff.
Appointments are available Wednesday, March 8 (room 201) and March 22 (room 315), from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. No physician referral is required. All screenings are by appointment only, and spots will be limited. An eight-hour fast prior to screening is recommended for the most accurate results.
Sign up for a free cholesterol and blood glucose screening.
For questions, please contact Wellness Services at Wood County Hospital at 419-354-8887 or Wellness@woodcountyhospital.org.
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