Campus Update Archive
1. BGSU network maintenance scheduled for June 20
From 9-11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform maintenance on BGSU network equipment. During this time both wired and wireless networks in these buildings will be intermittently unavailable.
Please direct any information regarding this maintenance to ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
Top
2. Exciting course for fall 2023 - Europe Today: Crises and Opportunities
Against the backdrop of a brief overview of the history of Europe and the European Union since World War II, the course will examine some of the main political crises Europe faces today, including the Ukraine War, mass immigration, climate change, the pandemic, the success of right-wing parties, tensions within the European Union and some of its economic challenges. How do politicians, artists, entertainers and prominent intellectuals react to these crises and opportunities? How do Europe's responses compare to the United States' responses to similar challenges?
This course, taught in English, is cross-listed as INST 3800, POLS 4000 and more. Questions? Contact Dr. Landgraf at elandgr@bgsu.edu.
Top
3. Mental health first aid trainings in July
Join us from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. on July 27 and 28 in Central 101 for Mental Health First Aid Training!
Register for trainings
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges in adults aged 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.
This event is hosted by the BGSU Division of Health and Wellness and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Wood County.
Questions? Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu.
Top
4. Schedule your first appointment online at the Counseling Center.
Good news! Current BGSU students can now schedule their initial appointment at the Counseling Center via our website! Interested in starting services? Visit BGSU Counseling to learn more.
Follow us on Instagram, @bgsu_cc, to stay up to date on events that are happening at the Counseling Center.
Top
5. BGSU wireless network maintenance scheduled for June 22
Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform maintenance to the BGSU wireless networks beginning at 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 until 2 a.m. Friday, June 23. During this timeframe, users connected to the BGSU wireless network(s) may experience minor service instability.
Please direct any questions regarding this maintenance to ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
Top
6. Jodi Webb retirement reception
Jodi Webb, associate vice president for student affairs, is retiring from BGSU after 34 years of service! If your schedule allows, please stop by the Pub 1910 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 to wish her well and share a story about how your paths have crossed at BGSU over the years.
If you are unable to attend but would like to send well wishes, please send to 120 McFall Center.
Top
1. Interested in learning? Seeking an on-campus job?
The Office of Academic Assessment is looking to hire BGSU undergraduate students for Student Learning Analyst positions. A student in this position will collaborate with a team of students, develop and implement assessment projects, host virtual focus groups and conduct work using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Why you should apply:
- The position pays $11 per hour, and you will work 10 hours per week.
- You get to work with a team of fellow undergraduate students.
- There are opportunities to present your work to the BGSU community.
- You can gain skills in designing and facilitating focus groups and analyzing and reporting data.
To apply for the position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Dr. Jessica Turos, associate director for the Office of Academic Assessment at jmturos@bgsu.edu
Top
1. Thesis and dissertation workshops
Formatting Your ETD and OhioLINK
Learn how to format your document using the required templates and how to complete the OhioLINK submission process. This workshop takes place at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 26 via Zoom.
Making Your Document Accessible
This workshop focuses on Acrobat Pro accessibility. All documents are required to be accessible online. We will show you how to create accessible headings, create alt text for your figures, graphs and tables and other table requirements, embed fonts, create bookmarks and fill in the document properties. This workshop takes place at 2 p.m. on June 28 via Zoom.
Sign up at etd@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-9888. Visit BGSU's graduate page for more information and other workshop dates and times.
Top
1. 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 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21.
Register for Search Committee Training
For any questions, please email equity@bgsu.edu.
Top
