Campus Update Archive
1. I'm Speaking: Black Feminism/Womanism
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29
Location: CWGE Conference Room, 203 Hayes Hall
Description: This Thursday, join the CWGE and Dr. Kimberly Stanley for this month's "I'm Speaking:" An Intersectional Feminist Conversation Series. The theme is Black Feminism/Womanism. This will take place from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29 in Hayes Hall 203.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Center for Women and Gender Equity
Contact: Carissa Newsome, cnewsom@bgsu.edu
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2. Apply or nominate a Falcon for the Applauding Excellence Awards!
Date and Time: The deadline to apply for these awards is March 1. The ceremony will take place on April 18.
Location: BTSU Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Apply or nominate a Falcon for the Applauding Excellence Awards!
Description: The 28th Annual Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations and advisors on April 18. Please help us celebrate outstanding Falcons by nominating or applying for one or more of the awards.
Nominations and applications for most awards will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Student Engagement & Residence Life
Contact: Student Engagement, engage@bgsu.edu
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3. CSS/HCM/FMS PeopleSoft get Current/PeopleTools upgrade
Date and Time: At 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15 through no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, March 18.
Description: Information Technology Services (ITS) will conduct its PeopleSoft CSS/FMS/HCM Get Current 2024 and PeopleTools 8.60.11 upgrade beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15 and ending no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, March 18. During this time, an outage will occur to the Campus Solutions (CSS)/Student Center, Financial Management System (FMS) and Human Capital Management (HCM) applications. To view a full list of impacted systems, visit the outages website.
If you have any questions regarding this upgrade and outage, please contact ITS via chat or call 419-372-0999.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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4. Join Asian Studies and Japanese Culture Club tomorrow for film screening
Date and Time: At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29
Location: Olscamp Hall 113
Description: Join the Asian Studies program and Japanese Culture Club for film screening of "Like Father, Like Son."
"Ryota is a successful workaholic businessman. When he learns that his biological son was switched with another boy after birth, he faces the difficult decision to choose his true son or the boy he and his wife have raised as their own."
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Asian Studies Program
Contact: Ryoko Okamura, oryoko@bgsu.edu
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5. Last week to apply for Master's in Public Administration Program with funding
Date and Time: Deadline is March 1
Location: Virtual
Apply online today.
Learn more information about the program.
Description: Are you looking for a stimulating and challenging career? Do you want to lead, manage and make a difference? Do you want to work in a nonprofit, at any level of government, in an international organization or become a leader in public service? If so, the Bowling Green State University Master of Public Administration (MPA) might be the degree for you.
Applications received by March 1 are considered for funding, including partial tuition scholarships and graduate assistant positions.
Fast Facts about our program:
- The BGSU MPA requires just 36 credit hours and can be completed full-time or part-time or in the evenings.
- Our program combines theory with real-world projects – our students have done projects for NASA and state and local governments in Ohio and beyond.
- All majors are welcome, we have no undergraduate prerequisites. We have had students in the program who majored in interior design, environmental science, psychology, computer science, international studies, political science, fashion design, biology, education and more.
- Applications are also accepted on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of July 1 for Fall admission and Nov. 1 for Spring admission. A limited amount of funding is still available for applications received by March 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU MPA
Contact: Niki Kalaf-Hughes, ngkalaf@bgsu.edu
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6. Peru Service Learning Trip
Date and Time: From Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, May 26
Location: Lima, Peru
Description: MEDLIFE will be hosting an annual service learning trip (SLT) this spring! This is a great opportunity to travel and gain service hours. During the trip you will be helping low-income families access the healthcare that they need, support their community and also have a chance to participate in exciting excursions! This trip is open to all majors, you do not need to have any medical experience to attend.
The FINAL deadline to register is March 19
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: MEDLIFE
Contact: Kamille Smith, kamills@bgsu.edu
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7. Present your research/scholarly/creative work at the Annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20
Location: BTSU Ballroom
Submit your work!
Description: Show off your work, practice your presentation skills and build your resume!
Registration for poster and oral presentations now open for the annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship.
Deadline for presentation registration is March 22.
Extensions can be given if arranged in advance by contacting CURS director, Dr. Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Both poster and oral presentations by BGSU and NW Ohio undergraduate students from any field or discipline are welcomed. Prior or current CURS funding is not required for presenting at the symposium.
For any questions, please contact the CURS Director, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)
Contact: Cordula Mora, cmora@bgsu.edu
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8. Tour the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository!
Date and Time: A date and time of your choosing
Location: Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository, BGSU at Levis Commons
Learn more about the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository.
Description: Discover a hidden gem of knowledge at the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository (NWORBD), located at the BGSU at Levis Commons building in Perrysburg. This unique facility serves as a high-density storage haven for vital library materials from BGSU and UT, with the capability to hold 1.8 million volumes. From the BGSU Athletics Archive to intricate ship diagrams, a vast collection of books, including rare Galileo books from the 1600s and more, the Depot promises a fascinating place to visit.
Book a tour for your class, organization, etc. today!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Dan Clapper, Depository Manager, clapped@bgsu.edu
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9. Warning: Don’t approve Duo notifications you didn’t prompt!
Description: Please do not approve Duo authentication requests if you are NOT actively attempting to log in to a Duo-protected service (Canvas, MyBGSU, etc.).
Hackers can use your stolen usernames/passwords to initiate Duo prompts. Approving these prompts gives hackers access to your accounts!
More information Duo cybersecurity attacks.
If you are a student and would like a parent, guardian, spouse, etc., to have access to information like student bills, financial aid information or grades, use Access BGSU to set up a proxy account.
Questions? Contact Information Technology Services (ITS) via chat or call 419-372-0999.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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10. Women's basketball host Buffalo
Date and Time: At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28
Location: Stroh Center
Get your tickets for the game!
Description: Your Falcons will host the Bulls at 7 p.m. tonight at the Stroh Center. Join us for our Youth Basketball night! Student tickets are free so come support your Falcons!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Falcon Athletics
Contact: Joshua Mosley, jmosley@bgsu.edu
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11. WBGU Eclipse Activities for Kids
Date and Time: From 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Location: The BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
Learn more about WBGU Eclipse Activities for Kids!
Description: Are you excited for the upcoming April 8 total Solar Eclipse? Get your kids excited and ready to experience the eclipse with the WBGU Eclipse Activities for Kids presented by Kelly Pheneger and Laural Kirchner.
Join the designers of WBGU’s eclipse activity book for kid-friendly fun under the stars of the BGSU Planetarium. The content is directed at elementary-aged children, while BGSU astronomers will be ready to answer adult questions about eclipses and viewing safety. Participants will receive eclipse viewing glasses, space-related children’s books, a copy of “Sun, Moon, & Shadows” (WBGU’s eclipse guide and activity companion) and more!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium, Deptartment of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts & Sciences and WBGU
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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12. 2024 Public and Allied Health Symposium is on April 4
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 4.
Location: BTSU Ballroom and Virtual
Register now!
Description: Please plan to attend the 2024 Public and Allied Health Symposium at 11 a.m. on April 4. Environmental lawyer Thomas Linzey will be joined by local public health professionals from Columbiana County and Dr. Andrew Kear to discuss community rights and the public health response to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Free lunch provided. Livestream is also available. 2.5 CEUs available for nursing, REHS, CHES, RD available. Please register by March 15.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Public & Allied Health
Contact: Philip Welch, pjwelch@bgsu.edu
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13. Class wants to grant $2000 to a local nonprofit!
Date and Time: From Monday, Feb. 26 to Wednesday, March 27
Location: Virtual
Learn more about this initiative.
Description: The POLS 4340/5340 class is currently raising money for a grant to be awarded to a local nonprofit! We need your help in order to reach our goal of fundraising $2000. Our student-run nonprofit is dedicated to fostering community impact, fundraising prowess and educational experiences. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to raise vital funds for local organizations, empowering them to apply for grants and enact positive change in our neighborhoods. Our mission is to empower local nonprofits to make positive changes in their neighborhood through a collaborative granting process. For more information, please visit our website or contact Noah at madisoo@bgsu.edu and Molly at mollyjm@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Political Science
Contact: Agatha Hickerson, hagatha@bgsu.edu
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14. National/Ohio Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell, "The Call to Teach, Embracing the Journey"
Date and Time: From 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Location: Olscamp Hall 115
Learn more about the NWO.
Description: Mr. Russell will share his journey of becoming an educator. His experiences will highlight the challenges, the impact and most importantly, the joys of teaching! This session is open to all students, faculty and staff and will provide a motivational and inspirational message.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: NWO COSMOS and College of EDHD
Contact: Susan Stearns, stearns@bgsu.edu
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15. Interested in becoming an executive board member?
Date and Time: From 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29
Location: BTSU 427
Description: If you are interested in running for a QTSU executive position come join us to hear the current executive board present on their responsibilities.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Queer Trans Student Union
Contact: Clementina Ortiz, cyortiz@bgsu.edu
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1. Apply for the Givens Fellowship by March 1
Date and Time: Application deadline is Friday, March 1.
Apply for the Givens Fellowship.
Description: What would you do if you could do anything?
APPLY NOW! Your dreams are at your fingertips. Annually awarding up to three fellowships of up to $7,500 each, the Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship allows you to create and carry out a self-designed, off-campus experience that will further your personal and intellectual growth and help you become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Pursue your passion! Application deadline is March 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office
Contact: Jasmine Gordon Schulz, jgordo@bgsu.edu
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2. Calling all transfer students!
Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19
Location: BTSU 407
Learn more about the Transfer Student Association.
Description: The Transfer Student Association (TSA) is holding their first meeting of the semester! Join us for an opportunity to share your experience and meet other transfer students! Meetings will be held monthly in BTSU 407!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: TSA- Transfer Student Association
Contact: Everett Weaver, weavepa@bgsu.edu
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3. Come for a Bachelor's, leave with a Masters
Date and Time: From 2-3 p.m. on Wednesdays
Location: Virtual
Register for this info-session.
Description: Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years when you complete an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program at BGSU. Start taking graduate courses as an undergraduate student. (Only for current BGSU undergraduates.)
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Admissions Office
Contact: Alaina Coe and Jennifer Sayre, gradapply@bgsu.edu
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4. It's a (BGP) offer you can't refuse...
Description: This Summer, take "Italian American Experience: Mafia, Migration and the Movies."
In this BGP-approved, web course, you'll identify and explore crosscultural and transnational stereotypes of the phenomenon of the Italian Mafia in American and Italy. Taught in English.
This popular online course always fill quickly, so enroll today!!
ITAL 2620-101W (#41769) is 100% online with no set meeting time, so it will fit your schedule! Offered the first 6-week Summer session: May 13-June 21.
Search Tip: When looking for web/online courses, select "Distance Learning" as the campus.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages & Cultures
Contact: Dr. Carlo Celli, celli@bgsu.edu
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5. Know your Rights as a Student: How to Identify Islamophobia and Advocate for Yourself & Others
Date and Time: From 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29
Location: Central Hall 1007
Learn more about Graduate Student Senate.
Description: Gain valuable insights into your rights as a student on campus, including navigating the complexities of the First Amendment and identifying and addressing Islamophobia. Faten Odeh and Chance Zurub from CAIR-Ohio will lead an informative session on how to be your own best advocate and support others in fostering a respectful and inclusive campus environment. The event is organized by the Graduate Student Senate with financial support from the Division of Equity and Belonging This event is open to all members of the university community. Light refreshments will be provided!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Student Senate
Contact: Ghada Itayem, gitayem@bgsu.edu
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6. Making a Difference for International Students - Help a Hatchling Out!
Fill out the survey!
Description: Hi there! I'm Quan Le, an MBA student at Bowling Green State University and a proud participant in The Hatch 2024.
The Hatch empowers students and alumni to transform innovative ideas into actionable, real-world business ventures and my project, WhereWorldU, aims to enhance the U.S. college journey for international students like me.
I'm on a mission to gather insights to bring WhereWorldU to life and your help is crucial.
For questions or more information, feel free to reach out at lquan@bgsu.edu.
Thank you for supporting this venture towards making a difference for international students!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Hatch
Contact: Quan Le, lquan@bgsu.edu
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7. Need food assistance?
Learn more about Student Care and Support.
Need assistance with food? The Dean of Students is here to help. We offer two 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-Friday in University Hall 303 and one of our staff members can assist you.
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8. Online Summer Culture Classes: In English, BGP-approved
Description: Looking for an interesting BGP-approved class (or two?) to catch up this Summer? World Languages & Cultures is offering a number of 100% ONLINE classes, taught in English, that will fulfill BG Perspective requirements...and YOUR schedule!
Courses include: CLCV 2410 "Great Greek Minds" (6W2); CLCV 3800 "Classical Mythology" (6W1 & 6W2); FREN 2220 "French Culture" (6W1); GERM 2160 "Contemporary Germany" (6W1); and ITAL 2620 "Italian-American Experience: Mafia, Migration, & the Movies" (6W1).
All of these classes are taught fully online with no set meeting times, so they are great for summer!
Registration for Summer is open now! Tip: When searching for online/web classes, select "Distance Learning" from the Campus drop-down list.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages & Cultures
Contact: Amy Smith, amys@bgsu.edu
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9. HNRS 4990: How Natural Light Affects a Student's Mental Health survey
Fill out the survey!
Description: Hello all! I am conducting a research project to determine the correlation between natural light and mental health for my BGSU Honors Project. All participants must be college students at BGSU-Main Campus. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to fill out.
If you could help me out and fill this out, that would be great! Contact me with any questions!!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Honors College
Contact: Gianna Arquilla, giannaa@bgsu.edu
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10. Queer Prom Royalty Application closes tomorrow
Date and Time: From 7-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 4
Location: Olscamp 101
Apply to be Queer Prom Royalty!
Description: If you would like to run for Queer Prom Royalty make sure you fill out this application. This application will close at noon tomorrow, Feb. 29 so if you have not yet applied and would like to, you should do so as soon as possible.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Queer Trans Student Union
Contact: Clementina Ortiz, cyortiz@bgsu.edu
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11. FAD: Toledo Walleye Game
Date and Time: At 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
Location: BTSU - Meet in the parking lot next to Starbucks
Reserve your ticket now!
Description: Falcons After Dark is taking a bus trip to a Toledo Walleye Hockey Game! Reserve your free student ticket today! (Limited quantity available.)
Students who reserve tickets will leave on a bus from BGSU at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
The Walleye game starts at 7:15 p.m. at the Huntington Center.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Engagement
Contact: Student Engagement, engage@bgsu.edu
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12. Identity-Based Graduate Celebrations 2024
Date and Time: Register by April 3.
Register for the Identity-Based Graduate Celebrations.
Description: Graduating in the spring, summer or fall of 2024? Register by April 3 for our identity-based graduation celebrations! These ceremonies do not take place of BGSU commencement, but rather offer additional celebration.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Contact: Office of Multicultural Affairs, oma@bgsu.edu
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13. Student Club Members: Last chance to win a /$25 Amazon gift card!
Date and Time: At 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 1
Participate in the study.
Description: My name is Shelby Noveske, a junior dietetics student in the College of Health and Human Services. I am conducting a research study investigating gendered eating habits among different organizations on campus under the supervision of Dr. Wan Shen.
I am looking to recruit BGSU students who are at least 18 years of age and involved in at least one student organization to take the survey. The study should only take 15 minutes to complete. As compensation, each qualifying participant will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for the chance to win 1 (of 20) $25 Amazon e-gift cards.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)
Contact: Shelby Noveske, snovesk@bgsu.edu
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1. Dissertation Boot Camp
Date and Time: From 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 22 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
Location: Jerome Library Room 142
Learn more about this bootcamp.
Description: This event is designed to provide our doctoral candidates with a dedicated time and space to make significant progress on their dissertations. This program will offer guidance from the Graduate College and the University Libraries to help students overcome common challenges and make substantial strides in their research. It is open to all disciplines and we encourage those at various stages of the dissertation process to attend.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate College
Contact: Kim Fleshman, kflesh@bgsu.edu
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1. Create an inclusive learning experience for your neurodivergent students!
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Monday, March 18
Location: Olscamp Hall, Room 106 or Virtual
Register for this workshop.
Description: Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) for their upcoming hybrid workshop, “Celebrate Neurodivergent Individuals in Higher Education: Classroom Strategies and Best Practices,” led by CFE Faculty Associates, Dr. Siva priya Santhanam, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and Dr. Victoria VanUitert, Ph.D. In this follow-up on fall’s workshop on neurodiversity, you will delve into a discussion on creating inclusive learning environments for neurodivergent students and faculty and gain practical tools to foster an environment where neurodivergent individuals thrive.
To learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
CFE workshops are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. Don't miss out on any upcoming CFE programming!
Fill out the interest form!
Description: Do you want to be the first one to know about upcoming CFE programming for the next academic year? Fill out the CFE Programming Interest Form 2024-2025 and indicate the programs you’re interested in. You will then receive email updates when information on those programs becomes available.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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3. Learn about well-being resources on campus
Date and Time: From 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 29.
Location: Virtual
Register now!
Description: Do you want to know more about the resources that are available on campus to support student, faculty and staff well-being? Join the virtual info session, “Well-Being Resources on Campus,” to learn more about the well-being resources that are available to BGSU community members and how to support those in our community who may be struggling. This program is part of the Mental Health Champion Certificate program.
To learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop and Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
CFE workshops are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE), Office of Health and Wellness and the Office of the Dean of Students
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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4. Transform your teaching with service-learning!
Date and Time: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on March 18.
Location: Olscamp 106 or virtual
Register for this workshop.
Description: Want to learn more about service-learning and how you can use it to enrich your courses and contribute to your students’ holistic development? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for the workshop, “What is Service-Learning?”. Facilitated by Hoang Do, Assistant Director of the Marvin Center, this workshop will explore service-learning’s core principles and the benefits for both educators and students.
To learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop and Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
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 C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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5. Understanding and Combating Islamophobia: How to Create a Safe Space & Support Our Campus Communities
Date and Time: From 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Location: BTSU Ballroom B
Description: This session will be an interactive presentation that will provide a safe space and opportunities for conversations about Islamophobia and its origins, the impact it has had and still has on Americans and government policy and what we can do to combat it.
This session will help those in positions of leadership in any capacity whether they are educators, DEI directors or employees/employers to recognize the basic principles of Islam, understand the demographic of Muslims worldwide, identify the root causes of Islamophobia and the impact it has had. Attendees will be able to apply tools learned from the session to help combat Islamophobia and how to create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces.The event is organized and sponsored by the Graduate Student Senate, with financial support from the Division of Inclusion and Belonging.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Student Senate
Contact: Ghada Itayem, gitayem@bgsu.edu
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