Campus Update Archive
1. Creating a hunger-free future
The Ohio Hunger Dialogues is a state-wide conference focused on the issues of hunger in the local and global communities. Open to the general public, this dynamic dialogue seeks to engage attendees in conversations around the systematic issues of hunger and food insecurity in Ohio communities.
For Friday, Sept. 8, this day will focus on research, evaluation, professional practice and policy with an emphasis on our faculty, staff and community audiences.
On Saturday, Sept. 9, we will create spaces for students, activists and community-based practitioners to share best practices, discuss program examples and create ideas. Student’s who are interested should email Dr. Hamady at carrieh@bgsu.edu. Please include the days you want to attend and any dietary restrictions!
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2. Dance Dance Revolution today at Student Rec!
Come groovy with us and play Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)! Drop-in play is from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday this week at the Student Rec Center in the main floor lounge. DDR is a rhythm and dance game in which players stand on a "dance platform" and hit colored arrows laid with their feet to musical and visual cues. Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu with any questions.
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3. Hybrid self-care program
Well-Being Series: Free 60-minutes sessions on mental well-being topics including self-care, managing anxious thoughts and emotions, managing holiday and winter stress, caring for the caregiver and recovering from burnout.
Personalized and Sustainable Self-Care sessions will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Student Rec Center classroom and virtual.
Register for the Personalized and Sustainable Self-Care sessions!
Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu with any questions.
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4. Open Mic Night!
Come join the Music Industry Club from 8 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, in the BTSU Multipurpose Room for a night of free live music, comedy, poetry and more! Sign ups are at the door!
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5. Pack Cochrane! BGSU Women's Soccer vs Notre Dame
Grab a friend and come out to Cochrane Stadium as Women's Soccer takes on Notre Dame at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10! We want to break the attendance record for a Falcon Women's Soccer game - the goal is 1,500 fans! First 100 students get a free t-shirt!
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6. Pro-life political workshop
A pro-life political workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, in Central Hall 104.
Learn about grassroots organizing, lobbying and election work with Jordan Moorman of Students for Life! Discussing the Ohio abortion amendment, heartbeat bills and life at conception bills. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided by SFLA.
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7. Falcons and Friends Football Tailgate on Sept. 9
The excitement of the 2023 Falcon Football season is upon us! Make plans to join us at the Falcons and Friends Football Tailgate from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, before our Falcons take on Eastern Illinois.
Cost: $20. Menu includes: hamburgers, hotdogs, coleslaw, chips, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages.
Register for the Falcons and Friends Football Tailgate!
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8. It's Real: College Students & Mental Health
Join the Counseling Center for It's Real: College Students & Mental Health from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 7, in BTSU 314. Come learn and have a discussion about college mental health and how you can help!
Register for It's Real: College Students & Mental Health!
To stay informed about all of our event offerings continue to read Campus Update, follow our Instagram (bgsu_cc), and check out our events calendar!
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9. Each & Every Day tomorrow night!
Join the Counseling Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, in the BTSU Movie Theater to watch Each & Every Day, a documentary following nine individuals and their experiences with suicide. Come get swag after a brief discussion of the film!
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10. The Office of the Dean of Students has moved
The Office of the Dean of Students has relocated from the Bowen-Thompson Student Union to 303 University Hall. The phone number and website remain the same.
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1. Get matched with student organizations and enjoy free treats!
Want to get involved but still not sure what you want to get involved with? Overwhelmed by all the options? Drop-in to Connection Confections from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, in BTSU 410.
Enjoy all different type of candy and sweet refreshments, and let the Falcon Engagement Team help match you to opportunities that you are curious about to help you find belonging and reach your goals.
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2. BGSU Football home opener festivities
Help us pack The Doyt at the BGSU Football vs. Eastern Illinois game! Students can download their FREE ticket on the BGSU Athletics website.
But wait, the fun doesn't stop at the game itself! To help you get into the Falcon spirit, we've organized a series of exciting events leading up to game day. Join us in celebrating the first home BGSU football game of the season by participating in a series of fun events. Check out all the events we have planned this week!
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3. Interested in becoming a more ethical leader?
The Ethical Leadership Certificate (ELC) is a program that helps you develop integrity and purpose as a leader. This certificate will help you develop self-awareness as an ethical and intentional leader by focusing on personal values, ethical decision-making and making change in your society. The ELC incorporates foundational elements of the social change model of leadership and builds upon values of integrity and purpose to support students in their efforts to become more ethical and informed leaders in their communities.
The next Ethical Leadership Certificate will take place on Sunday, Sept. 10!
Register for the ELC!
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4. Join a sorority at BGSU!
The College Panhellenic Conference formal recruitment is Sept. 14-17! During this time you’ll be in rounds where you’ll get to learn more about the 11 sororities that are recruiting and find your support system and best friends. Follow us on Instagram at @BGSUPanhellenic!
Sign up for Fall 2023 Sorority Recruitment!
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5. 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 through Friday in University Hall 303 and one of our staff members can assist you.
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6. Non-judgmental student conversations: Fostering Belonging
Just like our academic school supplies, we need a variety of mental health “school supplies” to succeed in college. Join other students from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, in the Jerome Library Market for this welcoming and non-judgmental space, fostering open and honest conversations on the challenges and successes of starting college. This program is free to all students.
Register for Fostering Belonging! Drop-ins are welcome!
Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu with any questions.
Hosted by the BGSU Wellness Connection & Counseling Center.
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7. Thursday Bible study!
Active Christians Today (ACT) has a Thursday night group Bible study from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. each week at the blue house with an orange door across from Founders on Wooster! This semester is on prayer and we also host free dinner from 6 to 7 p.m.! Everyone is welcome and we would love for you to join us!
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8. Want to learn to row? Come to the Club Rowing info session
Club Rowing is hosting an information session to tell all about our club! The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in Hayes Hall Room 203. No experience necessary! All students/grad students welcome!
Contact Abby Grady at agrady@bgsu.edu with any questions.
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9. Latino/a/x Heritage Month kickoff
Join us from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at University Lawn.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs welcomes Mariachi Garibaldi de Columbus to celebrate our Latino/a/x Heritage Month kickoff. Mariachi Garibaldi de Columbus performs popular songs by Vicente Fernandez and Pedro Infante.
Appetizers will be served.
Rain location: 308 Bowen-Thompson Student Union
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10. Free Sexual Health Cycle Class at SRC – Sept. 7
Falcon Fitness + Wellness Connection = Free Sexual Health Cycle Class!
Enjoy a fun 30-minute express cycle class, then learn about the different “cycles” of sexual health and infection protection with the Wellness Connection! Students who participate receive free prevention and wellness supplies.
Reserve your bike and pre-register on the MyRec portal. When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password. Select Fitness and then the Free Sexual Health Cycle Class!
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m.
- Location: Student Recreation Center, Studio A
Interested in other group fitness classes? Check out the Falcon Fitness website to learn more about fun ways to stay active this semester.
For more information contact Bryant Miller, fitness student supervisor, at brymill@bgsu.edu.
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11. Open House: Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law
Interested in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law? Come to our Open House at 7 p.m. today (Sept. 6) in Shatzel 301. We will have a meet and greet with students and program faculty, free pizza and a discussion about the relationship between morality and the law. We will also be officially re-launching the PPEL Club, a space for undergraduates (both majors and non-majors) to discuss issues under the broad PPEL umbrella! Contact Sam Morkal-Williams at smorkal@bgsu.edu or Brandon Long at brlong@bgsu.edu with questions.
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12. Screen-writing master class with Mitch Brian
Mitch Brian is a screenwriter, filmmaker and educator. He co-created Batman: The Animated Series and has written screenplays and teleplays for major studios, networks and producers. His recent projects included uncredited work on The Last Voyage of the Demeter and, with co-writer Kevin Willmott, a recent option of their screenplay Rio Negro to the producers of Blackkklansman and Get Out.
The informative and engaging evening begins with the screening of the 1993 Oscar-winning short Schwarzfahrer (Black Rider) by Pepe Danquart, which will be a shared reference point for Mr. Brian's comments and audience members' questions. The event will be of special interest to creative writers, filmmakers and media-makers. It is free and open to everyone on campus.
Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Olscamp 117!
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13. Sign up for Green Game Day!
BGSU Football season means lots of recycling! We still have a few slots available for our first Green Game Day of the year this coming Saturday! Shifts are two hours each and involve picking up and sorting recycling on golf carts in the tailgate areas and Doyt L. Perry Stadium. You can sign up to help Campus Sustainability recycle and reduce BGSU's carbon footprint AND still go to the game! Read more about Green Game Day and register here. Email greenbg@bgsu.edu with any questions.
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14. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)!
Information Technology Services (ITS) is looking to hire student staff to work for one of the following Client Services teams beginning spring semester:
- Classroom Technology Services
- Media & Content
- Service Desk
The application is open now through midnight on Sept. 22, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. The starting pay rate is $12/hour.
For more information, or to apply today, visit the ITS website.
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1. CFE workshop: Instructor Video Recording Studio
Are you an instructor looking to enhance the courses you’re teaching using video content and looking for a quiet space to record? Join us for an immersive workshop where you'll learn how to utilize our video recording studio. Through hands-on experience you'll learn how to operate the video camera, lighting kit and microphone, empowering you to deliver engaging and visually appealing instructional videos. This workshop will take place on Sept. 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Olscamp 109.
You'll have the opportunity to work directly with the equipment, experiment with different setups and record a video session using the video recording studio. This workshop is open to instructors and staff. Register for the event. Registration will close one business day prior to the event.
Visit the Instructor Video Recording Studio page to learn more about the recording studio.
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2. CFE workshop: Intro to Creating Accessible Course Content
Join the Center for Faculty Excellence for a workshop about creating accessible course content from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in Olscamp 106! Taking a proactive approach to modifying or creating accessible course content (images, documents, presentations, videos, etc.) can be helpful for both you and your students. During this workshop, you will learn about accessibility best practices for common course content types, the relevant features for A11y LTI for Canvas and additional resources related to accessibility and accommodations for students.
Learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE workshops.
Register for this event and other CFE workshops. Registration closes one business day before the event.
This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members.
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3. CFE workshop: SAAC Reports
Are you completing a SAAC report and have questions? Join this workshop offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Office of Academic Assessment on how to complete SAAC Reports. This virtual session will review the SAAC reporting process, including the assessment plan and reporting cycle, short-form assessment reports, long-form assessment reports and rubrics. During this session, we also will discuss best practices and lessons learned from the SAAC reporting process. This workshop is from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, via Zoom. This event is open to all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE workshops.
Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops. Registration closes one business day before the event.
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4. Register for the CFE Professional Engagement Certificate!
Reminder to submit an interest form for The Center for Faculty Excellence new CFE Professional Engagement Certificate! This certificate is intended to recognize members of the BGSU community for their participation in professional development activities and their commitment to supporting student success through professional development. In order to successfully complete the program, participants must attend at least five different CFE workshops during the academic year and submit a completion form that reflects on the impact of the professional development they engaged in. Please fill out the interest form by Sept. 29.
This program is open to all members of the BGSU teaching community, including full-time faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students and staff. Find out more about the CFE Professional Engagement Certificate.
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