Campus Update Archive
1. Your input is needed as we kick off the new Campus Master Plan!
As we kick off the new Campus Master Plan, we want to hear about your unique experiences and the opportunities you see to make BGSU even more vibrant, sustainable and beautiful! To do so, we invite you to take the MapMyBGSU interactive survey.
The survey is designed for BGSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Bowling Green community and is open until Thursday, March 30.
Take the MapMyBGSU Survey.
Learn more about the new Campus Master Plan and be sure to provide the planning team with your feedback and unique perspective. We look forward to hearing from you!
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2. American Music Recital - Benefit concert
The Phi Mu Alpha American Music Recital is an event celebrating American music diversity. Attendees enjoy musical performances, a chance to win raffle baskets and have the opportunity to contribute to two philanthropies: Power of Harmony and Sinfonia Educational Foundation. The former promotes music education for underprivileged youth, while the latter supports music education through scholarships, grants and initiatives. The recital is an opportunity to support music and make a positive impact in our communities.
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3. Crocheting for a Cause - 1 week left!
Hey crafters, it's almost time for the SAAM Yarn Storm! If you are participating in Crocheting for a Cause, you have one week left to complete your pieces. All completed pieces must be turned into 280 Hayes Hall by Wednesday, April 5, at noon to be included in the yarn storm. Please contact korik@bgsu.edu with any questions.
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4. CURS Summer Grant application round closing soon
The application round for the CURS Summer Grant is now open with a submission deadline of Monday, April 3. Applications can be submitted 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, CURS director, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
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5. Dance Marathon at BGSU 2023!
Dance Marathon at BGSU 2023 will occur on Sunday, April 2, from 9:30 a.m.to 9:30 p.m. at the Perry Field House! The theme this year is "The Magic of Miracles"! There will be inflatables, carnival games, face painters, balloon artists, caricatures, 12 hours of on-stage entertainment and free food! Our goal is to raise money for the local Children's Miracle Network hospitals and change the lives of children! Our Instagram is dm_bgsu and the link to register is in our bio!
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6. Free quality clothing - Rainbow Threads, the queer shopping experience!
Join us for a queer clothing exchange. Come find gender affirming clothes and swap out some of your own if you'd like. Thursday, March 30, from 2 to 7 p.m. in BTSU 308. This event is open to all! If you are a student in need of gender affirming items complete the form.
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7. Graduate Student Senate Awards - April 5
Our entire campus community is invited to attend the Graduate Student Senate Awards Ceremony!
GSS and the Graduate College will announce the winners of their awards, and the winners of the Shanklin Award for Research Excellence will also be announced. This will be a very exciting event and a time to celebrate all of the amazing work that graduate students have done this year. Additionally, we will hear from President Rogers, Provost Whitehead and Dean Waldron about all of the exciting ways graduate students have contributed to the campus community.
This event will take place from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom (BTSU 202A). You are not required to stay for the entire event, but we would absolutely love to have you. All faculty, staff, students (both undergraduate and graduate) and community members are invited to attend this event.
You do not need to RSVP, but we encourage you to express interest via the BGSU Calendar.
If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to gss@bgsu.edu. We’re excited to celebrate all of our graduate students!
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8. Mark your calendars for EcoFair! Only 2 weeks away!
In exactly two weeks, the Office of Campus Sustainability will be hosting EcoFair, our annual Earth Month celebration! This year it will take place on Wednesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union Oval and will feature live animals, electric cars, free tree seedlings and more than 20 environmental organizations. Everyone is welcome!
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9. Opera weekend! Free for BGSU Students!
BG Opera Theater presents Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea (sung in English). Two performances - Friday, March 31, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 2, at 3 p.m. in Kobacker Hall. Tickets are $8 general admission and may be purchased online. Free for BGSU students with ID at the door.
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10. Presentation by Ohio Right to Life CEO, Peter Range
The proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2023 ballot initiative in Ohio would allow things such as eliminate the Down Syndrome Nondiscrimination Act, allow chemical abortions on demand over the counter without doctor involvement, and eliminate health and safety standards for abortion clinics. Learn more about the November 2023 Ballot Initiative in Ohio at Wood County Committee on Aging (140 S Grove St, BG, OH) on Thursday, March 30, from 6 to 7 p.m.
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11. Queer Prom
QTSU formally invites you to Queer Prom, a fun night filled with food, friends and chosen family! There will be drag performers and a few more surprises along the way. Located in Olscamp Hall 101 on April 5 from 7 to 11 p.m. This is a semi-formal event with a pastel theme, but there will not be an enforced dress code.
If you have any questions, reach out to @qtsubgsu on Instagram or Mitchell Thatcher at mthatch@bgsu.edu.
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12. SAAM 5K and Dog Walk
Join the Wellness Connection at the Student Recreation Center in showing your support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month by participating in the annual SAAM 5K and Dog Walk Fundraiser event on Saturday, April 15!
All proceeds raised at the SAAM 5K and Dog Walk will go into supporting the Center for Violence Prevention and Education and The Cocoon, which provides crisis intervention and emotional support for victims of sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment and sex trafficking.
Those who register will receive a free SAAM 5K and Dog Walk t-shirt, along with a free dog bandana to those who register with their furry friend! Packet pick up starts at 9 a.m.!
More information and registration details for the SAAM 5K and Dog Walk
For comments, questions, and concerns please contact: Lauren Albert - lmandre@bgsu.edu
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13. Softball hosts Western Michigan for SuperHero Day
Your Falcons host Western Michigan today at 1 p.m. for a double header at Meserve Field. The theme is SuperHero day and stick around after to run bases with the team! Admission is free for students, so come support your Falcons!
Contact Heidi Nees at hlnees@bgsu.edu or Jenn Stucker at jstuck@bgsu.edu with questions.
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14. Civil discourse: Sustainability and free pizza
Come discuss sustainability and voting with BGSU Votes, Undergraduate Student Government and Environmental Action Group! We will have free pizza and lots of good conversation!
This event is Wednesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 309 in the Education Building.
Questions? Email us at bgsuvotes@bgsu.edu.
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1. An offer you can't refuse
This summer, take the BGP-approved "Italian American Experience: Mafia, Migration, and the Movies". Offered the first 6-week session, in this popular 100% online course you'll identify and explore cross-cultural and transnational stereotypes of the phenomenon of the Italian Mafia in America and Italy.
Taught in English. ITAL 2620-101W (#41871). Summer registration is open now, so don't delay!
Search tip: When looking for online courses, select "Distance" as the campus.
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2. BGSU Votes is hiring!
Are you interested in student voter engagement? Are you passionate about helping your peers register to vote and engaging them in dialogue around democracy? You're in luck, because BGSU Votes is hiring for the 2023-2024 academic year!
Apply to be an Andrew Goodman Foundation Vote Everywhere Ambassador.
Apply to be a Campus Vote Project Democracy Fellow.
Applications are due Friday, March 31! If you have any questions, email us at bgsuvotes@bgsu.edu.
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3. Grieving?
Come participate in an activity with Counseling Center staff to remember loved ones you have lost.
We recognize there has and continues to be grave loss surrounding us. Please note, space is limited to 20 participants. Register for Grief Space.
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4. Interested in learning about martial arts in America? Take ACS 3000 online this summer
Take ACS 3000 101W 40064 this summer to learn about how martial arts in the United States encompasses self-defense, physical fitness, amateur competition, as well as being a multi-billion industry. This course will explore the history and development of American martial arts from the colonial era to the 21st century. This course will be offered online during the first six-week session from May 15 to June 23, taught by Dr. Scott Martin. Learn more about summer '23 CCS Course Offerings.
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5. Intro to Life Design for Students
Have you heard about Life Design at BGSU but are not sure what Life Design is? Join the Radbill Center in Math Science, Suite 314 from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, for an engaging and interactive workshop. This is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of design thinking – a creative problem-solving approach – that you can use to more effectively design your college experiences, career development and life goals. This workshop will also provide an overview of the other support services offered by the Radbill Center for College and Life Design.
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6. Meet a Mentor - Independent Falcon Network
Come and meet a staff mentor from the Independent Falcon Network at our table in the BTSU on Thursday, March 30, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Independent Falcon Network is a network for independent students, connecting them with individuals and resources that support and encourage academic success, self-reliance and community. Mentees are connected with staff mentors and receive a monetary stipend each semester they participate. Learn more about IFN!
Get connected with IFN!
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7. 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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8. Research study participants needed!
BGSU undergraduate students (18+) are needed to participate in an online survey about the transition from high school to college and its impact on their mental health and well-being. This study focuses primarily on the mental health of first-year students, but all undergraduate students are eligible to participate.
Participation requires taking an online survey lasting approximately 5–10-minutes. If you are interested, please proceed to the Qualtrics survey.
If you have any questions, please contact Hailey Kurtz, hkurtz@bgsu.edu.
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9. SAAM Awareness Adventure
Looking for a new fun and engaging way to learn about campus resources for Sexual Assault Awareness Month? Join the Wellness Connection & Residence Life by participating in this year’s SAAM Awareness Adventure! From April 3 to April 21, you will be able to scan QR codes located across campus to learn about how each office provides services and support regarding sexual assault and misconduct.
On-campus students start with the QR codes posted at the front desk of their residence hall & off-campus students start with the QR code at the Office of the Dean of Students. When finished, stop by Wellness Connection inside the Rec Center to pick up a wellness cooler bag! The first 70 students to complete the adventure will also receive a denim hat!
For more information: smnesto@bgsu.edu
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10. Work on a movie and get credit!
Now enrolling for THFM 3950: Summer Filmmaking Workshop. In this course, students will work as crew on faculty-directed short film productions over a 4-week period in the summer. No pre-reqs and open to all majors. The class meets Wednesdays through Fridays May 15 - June 9. Contact Prof. Castillo at tjcasti@bgsu.edu with any questions!
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1. ACS 6820 Media and Cultural Studies class offered online this summer
ACS 6820 501W 41491 Affect, Labor and the Computational Turn in Media and Cultural Studies. In the mid 2000s, Media and Cultural Studies were faced with what was termed as the “Affective Turn.” This affective turn questioned the binarizing of categories such as emotion and reason, the body and mind. The goal of this course is to focus on critical methods for the study of online data by drawing on these two “turns”. Students will read key works on affect theory on the one hand and key works at the intersection of Data practice approach and Feminist Science and Technology studies approach to inform the use of computational tools for research. This course will be offered during the first six-week summer session from May 16 to June 23. Contact the instructor Dr. Radhika Gajjala if you have any questions at radhik@bgsu.edu. Learn more about summer '23 CCS Course Offerings.
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2. April 3-7 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
Join us for a week of celebration brought to you by the Gradute College! Featured events:
- Monday, April 3: Graduate Student Appreciation Kickoff - Join us in the BTSU atrium for giveaways, a photobooth and more; between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 4: Graduate Student Trivia - Enjoy appetizers and compete in trivia especially for BGSU graduate students; individuals and preformed teams are welcome. Pub 1910, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 6: Breakfast with the Graduate Dean - Join the Graduate College community for grab and go breakfast and coffee; 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in McFall Lobby
More information and the full schedule
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3. Course announcement: Exploring Vocabulary Learning and Teaching
The English Department is pleased to offer ENG 6800: Exploring Vocabulary Learning and Teaching (call # 75738) online in fall 2023 (8/21/2023-10/06/2023). As our department motto says, Words Change Worlds. Words are powerful and they enable us to voice our thoughts and communicate with others. Vocabulary is also a key element of language learning. As such, English and content area teachers alike play an important role in facilitating learners’ vocabulary development. This class explores key ideas from the research on vocabulary learning and teaching, with a particular focus on speakers of English as an additional language. We’ll discover answers to foundational questions like “What does it mean to know a word?”; “How do we learn new vocabulary?”; “Which words should we teach?” Building on these topics, we’ll explore various resources and strategies, including insights from the scholarship of teaching and learning. Throughout the semester, students will pursue their own interests related to vocabulary, applying their learning to their own experiences and teaching/learning contexts.
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4. Program Evaluation summer course (graduate, online, 8-week session)
Organizations of all types need strong program evaluation to inform practice. Professional evaluators are in demand across all sectors (e.g., for-profit, non-profit, public sector, private sector). Developing a working knowledge of program evaluation is necessary not only for conducting program evaluations, but also for hiring competent evaluators. This course provides an introduction to the theories and practices of program evaluation within education and other organizational settings. Students will learn how to identify and evaluate program elements through a variety of evaluation approaches and data collection methods.
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1. Call for applications: CFE Faculty Associates
Each year, the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) welcomes applications for three Faculty Associate positions. Faculty Associates partner with the CFE to serve as a resource and an active participant with other faculty, staff, administrators and graduate students to reach the strategic goals of the CFE. Associates will be expected to design and facilitate one Learning Community per semester and assist with the facilitation of CFE workshops on an as-needed basis. Faculty Associates are compensated for their work with the CFE.
Application closes: April 10 at 5 p.m.
Learn more about Faculty Associates.
Apply to be a Faculty Associate.
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2. CFE Teaching & Learning Certificate Program
The BGSU Teaching & Learning Certificate Program, administered by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE), is open to all BGSU faculty/instructors, graduate students, administrative and classified staff. The program provides opportunities to interact with colleagues across campus and to explore current, innovative, and effective teaching strategies that support student success.
If you have participated in five CFE workshops this academic year, you may be eligible to receive the 2022-2023 Teaching & Learning Certificate. Certificate requirement information is available on our website.
In order to apply for the Teaching & Learning Certificate, you must complete the 2022-2023 BGSU Teaching & Learning Certificate Tracking Form.
Participants who submit their completed tracking forms before May 1 will be honored at the 2023 Teaching and Learning Summit on Wednesday, May 10.
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3. CFE Teaching & Learning Summit 2023: Call for proposals deadline extended
BGSU’s Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is excited to announce that the call for presentation proposals for the 2023 Teaching & Learning Summit has been extended until Friday, March 31. The Summit will take place on Wednesday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m in Olscamp Hall. The theme for this year’s summit is Teaching for the Public Good. Presentations will explore the various roles in teaching for the public good from the perspectives of four pillars:
- Pillar 1: Pedagogical Innovation
- Pillar 2: Equity & Access
- Pillar 3: Student Success and Belonging
- Pillar 4: Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Find out more information about the Summit.
Submit a proposal.
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4. 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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5. Search Committee Training for faculty/staff - virtual
This training focuses on building inclusive searches and should be taken by anyone chairing or serving on a search committee. We will review definitions, information on identities, conflict of interests, expectations of the chair and committee members and ways search committees help advance overarching goals. An upcoming training will be held from 11 to noon on Monday, April 3.
Register for Search Committee Training.
For any questions, please email equity@bgsu.edu.
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