Campus Update Archive
1. Cloaked Sounds concert at BGSU Art Gallery
Date and Time: 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4
Location: Bryan Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Learn more about the Student Organization in Music Research!
Description: Join the Student Organization in Music Research (SOMR) for a forum on Music of Resistance - Cloaked Sounds. The event is free and open to the public and will feature music by Raven Chacon, inti figgis-vizueta, Nathalie Joachim, Scott Joplin, Lorde, Kamala Sankaram and Nina Simone. The concert is paired with Sharp Teeth, an anticolonial exhibition of dialogues about how women of color use gossip to form connections and networks.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Organization in Music Research
Contact: Hayden Mesnick at hmesnic@bgsu.edu or bgsusomr@gmail.com
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2. CPR class
Date and Time: 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8
Location: BTSU 315
Description: MEDLIFE will be hosting a CPR class that is open to anyone who would like to attend! This is a great time to renew your certificate or obtain one for the first time!
The cost of attendance is $35 cash or $37 credit. Register for the CPR class!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: MEDLIFE
Contact: Charlize Mescher, charlim@bgsu.edu
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3. Crafternoon with CWGE and OMA!
Date and Time: Noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5
Location: BTSU tables
Description: The Center for Women and Gender Equity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are teaming up to give you a creative way to celebrate Black History Month. Drop by the BTSU tables on Monday, Feb. 5, to make bracelets or color a social justice poster! Don't miss out on the fun! We'll see you there!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Multicultural Affairs and Center for Women and Gender Equity
Contact: Adrienna Hutchins, ahutchi@bgsu.edu or Carissa Newsome, cnewsom@bgsu.edu
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4. Decoding the past, present and future of the world’s largest democracy — India
Date and Time: 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8
Location: Attend in-person in Williams Hall 141 (History Department conference room) or virtually via Zoom.
Learn more about Political Science
Description: Please join us for the first talk in the spring of 2024 at the Englehart Research Forum. BGSU Political Science faculty member, Dr. Abhishek Bhati, will speak and answer questions on the state of Indian democracy 75 years after its independence.
Attend in-person in Williams Hall 141 (History Department conference room) or via Zoom.
- Zoom password: POLSatBGSU
- Meeting ID: 876 1552 0228
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Department of Political Science
Contact: Joshua Boston, jboston@bgsu.edu
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5. Gymnastics hosts Central Michigan and Wisconsin Oshkosh for Choose Your Cause/Unity Night
Date and Time: 2 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 3
Location: Stroh Center
Learn more about Falcon Gymnastics!
Description: Your Falcons compete against the Chippewas and Titans this Saturday at 2 p.m. inside the Stroh Center. Join us for Choose Your Cause and Unity Night. Tickets are free for students so come support your Falcons! Tickets for general admission.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Josh Mosley, Mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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6. Lunar New Year celebration with VSA
Date and Time: 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16
Location: BTSU Multipurpose Room 228
Description: Celebrate the Vibrant Year of the Dragon with the Vietnam Student Association at BGSU!
Join us for an unforgettable day of culture, fun and community spirit. Learn more about the Lunar New Year Celebration!
Whether you're part of the Vietnamese community or just curious about our culture, we welcome everyone! Bring your friends and family for a day filled with joy and cultural exploration.
There will be:
- Performances
- Games
- Crafts
- Snacks
- Free Entry
- Open to all!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Vietnam Student Association
Contact: Quan Le, lquan@bgsu.edu
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7. Musical Theatre Students Organization presents: Heartstoppers a Broadway Cares fundraising cabaret
Date and Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4
Location: Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre - Wolfe Centre for the Arts
Description: Join us for a musical celebration of all the ups and downs of love, heartbreak and relationships. All proceeds from ticket sales, raffle baskets, fundraising events and donations will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids in order to provide lively essentials to those living with HIV/AIDS.
We encourage attendees to arrive when the doors open at 1 p.m. for the chance to purchase raffle tickets, visit our information tables and mingle. Donate at the door for entry.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: MUTS
Contact: Molly Whetstone, mwhetst@bgsu.edu
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8. Tennis hosts UIC
Date and Time: 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3
Location: Perrysburg Tennis Center
Learn more about Falcon Tennis!
Description: Your Falcons host the Flames this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. inside the Perrysburg Tennis Center. Admission is free for everyone, so come support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Josh Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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9. Swim and Dive hosts Toledo & Buffalo
Date and Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2
Location: Cooper Pool
Learn more about Falcon Swim and Dive!
Description: Your Falcons will take on the Rockets and Bulls tonight at 5:30 p.m. inside Cooper Pool. Join. us as we celebrate our seniors for Senior Night! Admission is free for anyone. Come support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Josh Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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10. Dubois Piano Festival and Competition
Date and Time:
From 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4
Location:
Moore Musical Arts Center
- Master Class and Recital - Bryan Recital Hall
- Competition Semifinal and Final Rounds - Kobacker Hall
Description:
The 14th Annual David D. Dubois Piano Festival & Competition will take place Friday, Feb. 2, to Sunday, Feb. 4, in the Moore Musical Arts Center. The featured guest pianist, Gilles Vonsattel, will present a master class (Friday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.) and solo piano recital (Saturday, 8 p.m.) in Bryan Recital Hall. The pre-college piano competition semifinal round features 24 pianists from across the U.S. and Canada and will be in Kobacker Hall Saturday, 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by the final round from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Winners will be announced Sunday at 1 p.m. in Kobacker Hall.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
College of Musical Arts, Kobacker Fund, David D. Dubois Foundation
Contact:
Laura Melton, meltonl@bgsu.edu
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11. National Girls and Women in Sports Day clinic
Date and Time:
5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7
Location:
Stroh Center Practice Gym. Please enter through the Schmidthorst Pavilion Entrance.
Description:
The BGSU Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is proud to announce our annual sports clinic for National Girls and Women in Sports Day from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Join our Women's Sports teams for an evening of fun at our mini sports clinic! Practice your skills! Try new sports! Deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. All participants will receive complimentary tickets to the game. Families may purchase additional tickets at the event.
Register for the National Girls and Women In Sports Day clinic.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Bowling Green State University Athletics and SAAC
Contact:
Kathleen Westfall, kwestf@bgsu.edu
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12. Planetarium show: Phantom of the Universe - The hunt for dark matter
Date and Time:
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4
Location:
BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
BGSU Planetarium, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Description:
Mysterious dark matter seems to vastly outweigh the visible matter we can see in the Universe. What is dark matter and how do we learn about this puzzling component of the Universe? PHANTOM OF THE UNIVERSE – THE HUNT FOR DARK MATTER explores these questions and showcases the search for the nature of dark matter using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. This full dome video show is most suitable for ages 13 and up.
Public stargazing will follow the Sunday program if skies are clear.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
BGSU Planetarium, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Contact:
Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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13. Planetarium show - Trip through Space
Date and Time:
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4
Location:
BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
BGSU Planetarium, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Description:
TRIP THROUGH SPACE leads visitors on a gentle tour of the universe, starting with the winter evening sky and progressing through the solar system and on to stars, nebulae and distant galaxies. This full-dome video show is best for about age 10 through adult.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
BGSU Planetarium, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Contact:
Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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14. Sam Burford artist talk, "Journey to the Image"
Date and Time:
Monday, Feb. 12, 5 to 6 p.m.
Location:
Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre
Wolfe Center for the Arts
BGSU School of Art
Description:
Dr. Sam Burford is a London based fine artist with a multimodal practice that explores innovative reconfigurations of cinematic spacetime and cultural memory, interspersed with forays into the uncanny valley. He will discuss his practice of simultaneous cinema, data visualization and his experiences using AI/machine learning methods within art practice.
Learn more about Journey to the Image. Free and open to the public. This event is made possible by the support of the RING Fund.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
BGSU School of Art
Contact:
Charles Kanwischer, ckanwis@bgsu.edu
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15. What if ... there IS a reason for God?
Date and Time:
7:00 to 8:15 p.m. every Monday
Location:
612 E. Wooster Street
(blue house, orange door)
Active Christians Today
Description:
Join us on Monday nights as we discuss the book "The Reason for God" by Tim Keller. Why does God allow suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to hell? Why isn’t Christianity more inclusive? How can one religion be “right” and the others “wrong”? Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God? Regardless of your background or beliefs, come with us to explore doubts and skepticism, faith and belief and everything inbetween!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Active Christians Today
Contact:
Natalie Dignoti, nrhahn@bgsu.edu
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1. Apply to be a student coordinator for the Marvin Center!
Description: The Marvin Center Student Coordinators (MCSCs) assist the Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement by researching, developing, administering and assessing a broad array of leadership development, civic engagement and educational programs. The MCSCs are a group of students passionate about leadership, social change and civic engagement. MCSCs work in the Marvin Center as paraprofessional undergraduate student employees with such tasks as:
- Leadership and civic engagement program development
- The facilitation and communication of educational programs
- Outreach to and consultation with other student organizations and university departments
- Representing the Marvin Center at various events and on various committees
- Event planning and execution
- Serving as administrative support for the Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
The various functions of the MCSC position culminate in supporting the mission, vision and values of the Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. Applications close Feb. 16.
Apply to be a student coordinator for the Marvin Center on Handshake!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: Lyndsey Jones, lyndsej@bgsu.edu
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2. Falcons After Dark: Trivia Night
Date and Time: 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2
Location: BTSU, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Learn more about Falcons After Dark!
Description: Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a trivia night with Falcons After Dark. Come hungry because there will be a FREE baked potato bar! Be sure to follow @engagement_bgsu on Instagram to view all the prizes we have in store.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Engagement
Contact: Brielle Somodi, bsomodi@bgsu.edu
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3. Get inside some "Great Greek Minds" this summer!
Description: Discover the stories and histories, the poems and songs of ancient Greek literature, read in English translation. Study the great works that continue to shape our thinking on drama, literature, philosophy and rhetoric. Plus, this course fulfills BGP requirements in Arts & Humanities and International Perspectives!
CLCV 2410-101W (#41992) will be offered 100% ONLINE the second 6-week Summer Session. (Search hint - When looking for Online courses, select "Distance Learning" from the Campus drop down list.) Summer registration opens Monday, Feb. 12. Put this one in your "shopping cart" now - online classes can fit everyone's schedules!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: WRLD
Contact: Amy Smith, amys@bgsu.edu
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4. Meet Up Monday for commuter and transfer students
Date and Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5
Location: BTSU Off Campus Student Lounge
Description: Calling all commuting students! Join the Office of Orientation and Transitions in partnership with the Marvin Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, right outside the BTSU Off-Campus Student Lounge on the 2nd floor for some free giveaways. Connect with us and learn about opportunities to serve over spring break.
Learn more about the Commuter Student Network (CSN) and Transfer Student Association (TSA)!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Orientation and Transitions
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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5. Men's Basketball hosts Michigan State
Date and Time: 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3
Location: Stroh Center
Falcon Men's Basketball
Description: Your Falcons will take on the Spartans this Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Stroh Center. Student tickets are free so come support your Falcons! Tickets for general admission.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Joshua Mosley, mosleyj@bgsu.edu
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6. Peer support leader application is OPEN
Description: Falcon 2 Falcon is a peer-based and lead group for BGSU students through the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant. A Falcon 2 Falcon Peer Group Facilitator is a BGSU student who volunteers their time to lead peer support groups and get the necessary training to help facilitate peer group sessions while connecting other falcons to resources that can be beneficial to their wellbeing.
Apply to be a Falcon 2 Falcon peer group facilitator! The application takes no more than 10 minutes to complete
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Chimdiogo Onyeani-Nwosu, chimdio@bgsu.edu
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7. Research studies for undergraduate HHS students
Description: We invite students of color enrolled in our Health and Human Services (HHS) programs at BGSU to participate in two studies that aim to understand the challenges and opportunities in HHS majors.
Journaling Study: We are seeking HHS students of color who currently taking entry level biology or chemistry courses to complete a series of reflective journal entries on their experiences over the semester. As an incentive for participating, you will receive a $50 Amazon gift card for completing the journaling entries and a \25 Amazon gift card for participating in the follow up focus group.
Focus Group: We are conducting focus groups with HHS students of color who have already completed entry level coursework in biology or chemistry. You will receive a $25 Amazon gift card as an incentive for participating.
Fill out the form to provide consent for participating in the one of the studies.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Health and Human Services
Contact: Jason Whitfield, jawhitf@bgsu.edu
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8. Education Abroad Spring Fair
Date and Time:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8
Location:
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, room 207
Description:
Learn more about Education Abroad opportunities!
BGSU offers hundreds of programs in over 50
countries for you to study, intern, teach, research
and engage in service learning internationally.
Connect with faculty, staff and Education Abroad
alumni. Start your journey today!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Education Abroad
Contact:
Alex Schildgen, aschild@bgsu.edu
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9. RCF-BG - Intense worship (Psalm 100:1-5)
Date and Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2
Location:
Central Hall room 111
Redeemed Christian Fellowship
Description:
This is a time to fellowship, worship, study the word of God and break bread as students. It promises to be a great time in God’s presence. Free dinner available.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Redeemed Christian Fellowship
Contact:
Bankole Kumolu-Johnson, bkumolu@bgsu.edu. 419-378-1613
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10. OMA Chill Conversation and Concentration with hot chocolate
Date and Time:
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5
Location:
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, room 427
Description:
Unwind and recharge at “Chill Conversation and Concentration”, your Monday haven in the Multicultural Student Center and LGBTQ+ Resource Centers in room 427 of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays. In this peaceful setting, with dimmed lights and soft music, you can relax, engage in gentle conversations or find a quiet corner to concentrate. It's the perfect environment for students seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustle of campus life. To make your first visit extra special, we're offering a complimentary hot chocolate bar for the first Monday to enjoy, while supplies last. Don't miss this opportunity to relax, find a friend or simply enjoy a moment of peace. We hope to see you there!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Contact:
Vinuthna Reddy Gadilla, gadilv@bgsu.edu
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1. CFE workshop: Preparing for a successful academic program review process
Date and Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28
Location: Virtual via zoom (register for link)
Description: Is your department undergoing the program review process this semester or in the near future? Would you like to know how you can support your department in their successful completion of the self-study, visit and annual progress report? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) for this virtual workshop on the program review process at BGSU. Facilitated by Dr. Weena-Isabelle Gaulin, the assistant director of institutional accreditation and program review, this workshop will outline the program review timeline and associated action steps, engage you in simulated program review activities and introduce you to available resources to support your department’s program review.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
Register for this virtual workshop on the program review process! This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and administrative and classified staff members – especially those who might become involved in a program review in the near future. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence & Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. CFE workshop: Verba Registration Training
Date and Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on March 11, and 10 to 11 a.m. on March 12
Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)
Description: BGSU faculty and instructors are required to register textbooks, open textbooks and course materials via Verba, the University’s textbook reporting program, in order to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act. Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and the University Libraries, for their interactive virtual workshop, Verba Registration Training, where you will learn how to register your required course items in Verba.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
Register for Verba Registration Training! All BGSU faculty and instructors are welcome to attend this session. This training is not recommended for Verba department reviewers, as the workshop will cover a different Verba view and functions. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence & University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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3. Integrating Service-Learning Outcomes into the Curriculum
Date and Time:
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6
Location:
Olscamp 106. Faculty and staff parking is available in Lot N. Commuter student parking is available in Lot 1 or 16. Paid parking is available at the front of Lot N near Jerome Library.
Description:
Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for their workshop, “Integrating Service-Learning Outcomes into the Curriculum.” Part of their Spring 2024 Service-Learning Workshop Series, this workshop will discuss how to integrate service-learning into the curriculum and how to design clear and measurable learning outcomes that align with service-learning pedagogy.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops. All BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and administrative and classified staff members are welcomed and encouraged to attend these sessions. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation:
Center for Faculty Excellence and the C. Raymond Marvin Center
Contact:
Sally Thelen, sthelen@bgsu.edu
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