Campus Update Archive
1. Duo Two Factor Authentication protection coming to Starship July 13
Beginning Thursday, July 13, users placing orders via the Starship ordering app using a BGSU account will be required to authenticate via Duo Two Factor Authentication. Security breaches at BGSU can, have and will happen; this cannot always be prevented. Adding Duo protection to the Starship ordering app is another way to provide increased account security and protect your personal data.
More information on Duo Two Factor Authentication
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2. Free Mental Health First Aid certification
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.
This is a fully in-person course and is hosted over two half-day sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The training can be completed on July 27 or July 28 in Central Hall 101.
Contact Ashley Hartman with any questions at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584.
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3. Join us tomorrow! It's Real ...
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention produced the film "It’s Real: College Students & Mental Health" to raise awareness about mental health issues commonly experienced by students, and is intended to be used as part of a school’s educational program to encourage help-seeking.
By featuring real stories and experiences, It’s Real conveys that depression and other mental health conditions are real illnesses that can be managed through specific treatments and interventions. It encourages students to be mindful of the state of their mental health, to acknowledge and recognize when they are struggling, and to take steps to seek help.
Register to watch It's Real: College Students & Mental Health at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12.
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4. Question, Persuade, Refer training. Become a QPR-trained gatekeeper
Register for Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., noon to 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on July 20 or 21 in Central Hall 101.
The mission of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Contact Ashley Hartman with any questions at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584.
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5. New University-Administered Social Media Engagement Policy
BGSU has a new policy for anyone who interacts with University-administered social media accounts. The guidelines in this policy pertain to anyone who posts or uploads a comment, message or other communication to any university-administered social media account. This includes those who have no affiliation with BGSU.
New University-Administered Social Media Engagement Policy
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1. Know when your Falcon Tuition Guarantee expires
Did you know your tuition, room and meal plan charges are locked in for the four years at BGSU? That’s 12 consecutive semesters of not having to worry about if your bill will increase. The Falcon Tuition Guarantee takes the guesswork out of your college budget so you can focus on the important things, like your upcoming finals.
As you plan for the fall and spring semesters, we want you to keep in mind when your Falcon Tuition Guarantee expires and how you can find that information. Start by logging into your MyBGSU > Student Center > My Account. There, it will let you know when your guarantee expires.
Have questions? Contact the Office of the Bursar at 419-372-2851 or visit the Falcon Tuition Guarantee page for more information.
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1. BGSU VPN/Pulse Secure maintenance scheduled for July 13
ITS will perform maintenance to the BGSU VPN/Pulse Secure network beginning at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, through 1 a.m. on Friday, July 14. During this time VPN/Pulse Secure may be unavailable. If you lose connection or are unable to establish connection to the VPN network during this maintenance window, we suggest waiting 30 minutes before attempting to reconnect.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
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2. Menopause: What you should know
Register for the menopause virtual session.
Menopause does not occur overnight, but rather it is a gradual process, which can be a different experience for each woman. Join us virtually from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, with Wood County Hospital physician, Kerry Pearson, D.O., from the Bowling Green Clinic to hear more about menopause and what you can do to ease the change.
During this information session you will learn about what menopause is, what happens to the body at each stage and how to deal with the side effects.
For more information, contact Karyn Smith at 419-372-9309 or at karync@bgsu.edu.
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3. Virtual Search Committee Training for faculty/staff
An upcoming training will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 13.
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.
Register for Search Committee Training.
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