Campus Update Archive
1. Free books
The Honors Learning Community has a variety of books it would like to offer to anyone interested. There are about 1,000 books and media items that need a new home. Please email jdevine@bgsu.edu to arrange a time to review available items in Founders Hall.
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2. Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month display in Jerome Library
In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month in May, University Libraries, in collaboration with the Asian Student Union, present the APIDA Heritage Display. This display, located on the first floor of the Jerome Library, features interesting stories from many cultures within the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Furthermore, the works of many talented artists and activists are acknowledged, including music, literature, arts and more. We hope this display will give you a glimpse into the beautiful and colorful histories and cultures during this month of celebration.
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3. Nominate an administrative staff member for April 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 April Spirit of BG award!
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4. Late-night off-campus study space
Looking for a safe space to study late-night off campus? How about free coffee, tea and snacks at said study space? There will be a finals prep study space open for one week April 19-25 and the space will be open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. so you can leave your favorite downtown space when they close and hop over to the study rooms at Frist Presbyterian at 126 S. Church Street. All you need is your student ID for entrance. All students are welcome. E-mail the Study Cafe coordinator, Amanda Ark, at akark@bgsu.edu if you would like more information on the space.
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5. Qavah Campus Worship is back!
Qavah Campus Worship is back! We had a great experience in the March edition and we're believing God for an outpouring before we depart for the summer holiday! This is our cry and the Lord is set to use this worship experience to set every desiring heart free. It will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (EST). on Saturday, April 22, at Olscamp 107. Everyone is invited!
Visit the Qavah Campus Worship website for more details and the free registration link.
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6. BLOOMFEST! Earth Month music celebration this Friday
Join us at University Lawn this Friday, April 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. for BLOOMFEST, an Earth Month music celebration! There will be live music from Post Sex Nachos, Detention, People in the Daytime and Tree No Leaves. There will be games, raffles and food as well. All proceeds will go to the Black Swamp Conservancy. This event is hosted by Environmental Action Group and Music Industry Club. Follow us on Instagram for updates @bg_eag and @micbgsu! We hope to see you all there!
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7. Proxemics: Senior film capstone on Saturday!
The Department of Theatre and Film presents Alex Jowanovitz's senior capstone film, Proxemics. The film will be shown on Saturday, April 22, at the Donnell Theatre at 7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there for this different kind of love story!
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8. Falcon Food Pantry is open during final exam week!
The Falcon Food Pantry will be open its normal spring hours during final exam week in Central Hall 109:
- Monday from noon to 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday from noon to 3:00 p.m.
All BGSU students, faculty and staff are welcome to come shop for a free bag of groceries/hygiene items once a week. We also accept donations of unexpired shelf-stable food and unopened hygiene items whenever we are open.
We will be closed May 1-12, and then open for summer Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
For updates, follow us on Instagram: @falconfoodpantry
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9. Medical Laboratory Science research presentation
The Medical Laboratory Science senior class is presenting their clinical research projects this Friday, April 21, in the Mileti Alumni Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop in to see what they have been working on during their clinical practicum and the contributions they have provided locally to hospital laboratories.
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1. Destress flower pot painting
Come join the Wellness Connection and PAWS Therapy Dogs for Destress Fest at the Jerome Library for an evening of relaxation and crafts. This Sunday, April 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., paint pots with the PAWS Team! All items provided!
Feel free to stick around for Sunset Yoga from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.!
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2. Interested in Ethnic Studies? Take ETHN 1010 online this summer
ETHN 1010 401W 40162 will be offered online this summer during the second six-week session from June 26 to Aug. 4. This gateway course to the field of Ethnic Studies introduces students to interdisciplinary analyses of race and ethnicity in the U.S. It explores the social construction and ideologies of race in colonial conquest, slavery, immigration, and the intersections of race with other hierarchies such as class, gender and sexuality. Please contact the instructor, Dr. Vibha Bhalla, with any questions at vibhab@bgsu.edu.
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3. International Studies farewell picnic and photo contest tomorrow!
On Wednesday, April 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 208 of the BTSU, the International Studies Program will be hosting a farewell picnic to congratulate and say goodbye to our graduating majors and minors. All International Studies majors and minors are welcome to attend! We will have food, drinks and global trivia games as well as a slideshow of photos from students' study abroad experiences and memories of BGSU. Everyone who submits their photos will be entered into the International Studies photo contest!
Come celebrate the end of the academic year and our graduating majors and minors! Please send your photo submissions to Kaylee Shinaver (class of 2023 and our spring 2023 International Studies intern), at kayshin@bgsu.edu.
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4. 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:
Please register for the remaining live virtual Education Abroad information session or contact edabroad@bgsu.edu to attend.
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5. Creative community builder: Stress relief and coloring pages
Ready for the end of the semester, but need to take a quick break? Join the Radbill Center for College and Life Design in Math Science, suite 314, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, for a break from your studying. Students are welcome to stay the whole time, or stop by at their convenience to color, puzzle, eat snacks and more!
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6. Wellness paintservation and em-bracelet
It's today! Student Wellness Network invites you to the final meeting of the semester! It's been a fantastic semester, and we want to wrap it up in style with lots of exciting activities.
We'll have a range of fun activities to choose from, including making bracelets, bookmarks and painting on canvas. Whether you're an artist or just looking for a fun way to unwind, there's something for everyone!
The event will take place today from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the SRC Boardroom. All the necessary materials will be provided to participants, so all you need to bring is yourself and a desire to have fun!
This event is an excellent opportunity to relax, de-stress and socialize with your fellow students. So, mark your calendars and join us at the Student Recreation Center. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information reach out to potieno@bgsu.edu.
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7. Are you a neurodivergent student? We would like to hear from you!
We are conducting a study about the experiences and perspectives of neurodivergent undergraduate and graduate students. If you are formally or self-identify as neurodivergent (e.g., autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, have a learning disability, have anxiety, have depression, have OCD, have a TBI, etc.) and are 18 or older, please consider participating in the survey! You can also sign-up for a short confidential interview. If you have questions, please reach out to Dr. Victoria VanUitert at vvanuit@bgsu.edu.
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8. Enroll in BGP online Environmental Studies summer course
Looking for an online BGP course to take this summer? Enroll in Introduction to Environmental Studies (ENVS 1010). It is offered during the first 6 weeks (May 15 to June 23).
Direct questions to Dr. Nathan Hensley at nhensle@bgsu.edu.
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9. BGP course online this summer - Intro to American Culture Studies
Take ACS 2000 101W/102W 40060/41011 this summer to learn about American Culture Studies. This course will be offered online during the first six-week summer session from May 15 to June 23, taught by Cornelius Fortune.
Explore additional summer 2023 course offerings offered by the School of Cultural and Critical Studies (CCS). Many of our courses count for BGP and MDC requirements.
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10. CCCC end of the semester
You are invited to our end-of-the-semester party scheduled for Friday, April 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the East Hall lounge on the second floor.
Everyone is free to come and go as they please; this is an informal event where you can take a break during the final week of class. There is going to be a raffle draw for the first fifteen attendees, with two attendees winning prizes. We'll have snacks and pizza and you'll have a chance to reminisce about the high points of the semester.
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11. Office of Campus Operations has summer positions available
The Office of Campus Operations has a variety of part-time student positions available on BGSU Handshake including Groundskeeper/Recycler, Custodial Worker, Painter, Student Movers and Office Assistant, as well as internships for Power BI, Prairie and Sustainability Assistant. Please review the job description and apply through MYBGSU/Careers/HandShake.
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1. Looking for an online summer graduate elective?
Looking for an online summer graduate elective?
EDFI 6030: History of Education is an asynchronous e-campus course during the second summer session. Students interested in topics related to education may use this course to develop literature review sections for theses, dissertations and other research projects.
This six-week course includes:
- Introduction to the history of education and schooling in the United States
- History of Black Education in the U.S. and Ohio
- Writing a book review
- Analysis of an archival collection
- Annotated bibliography
- Brief literature review based on findings in weeks 3-5
- Short concluding reflection
Questions? Contact Dr. Chris Frey at cjfrey@bgsu.edu.
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2. Interested in Ethnic and Gender Studies? Online class offered this summer
ETHN 6820 501W 42695 Applied Ethnic and Gender Studies
This course will examine some of the practical applications of Ethnic Studies and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, through academic works applying their lessons to different types of work and first-hand accounts from graduates in these fields. Taken together, they will help reveal why these frames of analysis matter in the modern workplace and how they can benefit professionals across different vocations.
This class can be applied to the Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies Grad Certificates but is open to all graduate students in other programs who are interested in ethnic and gender studies.
This course will be offered online during the second six-week summer session from June 26 to Aug. 4 taught by Dr. Tomas Edge. Contact the instructor if you have any questions at tjedge@bgsu.edu.
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3. Last call: Register for a free 14-day writing challenge
Are you working on your final papers for grad school? Preparing a proposal or drafting your dissertation or thesis? If you are interested in boosting your research productivity, the 14-day writing challenge might be for you!
BGSU grad students are invited to participate in a free 14-day writing challenge hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), which will run from April 24 to May 7.
Open to ALL BGSU students, faculty, staff and administrators, the 14-day writing challenge is a great way to boost your research productivity while enjoying some extra layers of support, accountability and motivation. The challenge is hosted online and is free.
Registration ends on April 19. Register and learn more about the 14-Day Writing Challenge.
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4. Are you a neurodivergent student? We want to hear from you!
We are conducting a study about the experiences and perspectives of neurodivergent undergraduate and graduate students. If you are formally or self-identify as neurodivergent (e.g., autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, have a learning disability, have anxiety, have depression, have OCD, have a TBI, etc.) and are 18 or older, please consider participating in the survey! You can also sign-up for a short confidential interview. If you have questions, please reach out to Dr. Victoria VanUitert at vvanuit@bgsu.edu.
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5. International graduate students: informative Q&A consultation session with immigration lawyer and activist Supna Zaidi Peery
Meet virtually on Zoom with immigration lawyer and activist Supna Zaidi Peery and her assistant Marlena to participate in a panel regarding international graduate students' concerns and questions. Feel free to reach out to supna@zaidiatlaw.com with any questions prior to the session.
When: Wednesday, April 19, at noon
Where: Zoom (will be recorded as well). Check GSS Canvas for the link.
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