Campus Update Archive
1. Campus Update limited schedule to continue through Spring 2024 semester
Description: Campus Update will continue to be sent on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through the end of the spring semester.
Updates submitted for a Tuesday or Friday will be rescheduled to the nearest relevant date. Please continue to submit updates at least two business days before your desired send date.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Marketing and Brand Strategy
Contact: Desmond Strooh, dstrooh@bgsu.edu
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2. CSC "Spirit of BG" Nominations
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Classified Staff Council Annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast
Visit the CSC website for more information or to nominate someone!
Description: The Classified Staff Spirit of BG Award Committee is pleased to accept March nominations for the Classified Spirit of BG award. Every qualified nominee will be recognized and presented a certificate of appreciation at our annual CSC Banquet in May. There are no limits on nominations throughout the year.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Classified Staff Council
Contact: Deborah Lowery, dlowery@bgsu.edu
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3. Earn up to $35 by completing a study looking at pictures!
Location: Psychology Building 4th Floor
Participate in the study.
Description: The Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University is conducting a study examining people’s reactions to viewing pictures of different body images.
Eligibility criteria:
1) 18-30 years old
2) Identify as female
3) Normal Vision/Hearing with or without correction (e.g., glasses, contacts, hearing aid etc.)
4) Functioning smartphone/computer
By filling out the survey, you can choose ONE of the following compensations:
1) Entered into a raffle to win 1 of 5 $25 Amazon gift cards
2) ½ SONA credit*
3) Extra credit in participating classes* (must be approved by professor beforehand)
*Only for BGSU students
Please complete the Pre-Screening Survey. (Approx. 5 min.)
If you are taking the survey for SONA credit, you must access the survey through SONA.
If eligible after taking the survey, the Principle Investigator, Aubrey Dauber, will email you to invite you to part two of the study, which is a 30-45 min. in-person lab experiment. Part two of the study requires participants to email of photo of themselves so the experiment can be customized to you! You will also wear three facial electrodes so eyeblink data can be collected while viewing images of body pictures. If you are not a BGSU student/staff, a parking pass will be provided. By completing part 2 of the study, you will be compensated with a $10 Amazon gift card!
Please email Aubrey Dauber with any additional questions: adauber@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Psychology Department
Contact: Aubrey Dauber, adauber@bgsu.edu
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4. Eclipse Speakers Series - Sounds of The Solar Eclipse: Exploring the Music of Solar Eclipse Demonstrations in Planetariums
Date and Time: From 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7.
Location: The BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building) and virtually.
Read more on the BGSU Eclipse website!
Description: Are you excited for the upcoming April 8 total Solar Eclipse? This week the eclipse speakers series continues with:
Sounds of The Solar Eclipse: Exploring the Music of Solar Eclipse Demonstrations in Planetariums – presented by Colin Hochstetler, Music Researcher, Polka Preservation Assistant BGSU, Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives.
What music pairs well with the solar eclipse? We will explore how planetarium directors in the 1960s and beyond chose music for their solar eclipse demonstrations. Listening to music, we’ll investigate the cultural meanings that became associated with it. Finally, we will look at music paired with the solar eclipse inside and outside the planetarium today.
Get more information about the lecture series and other eclipse-related activities at BGSU and click the “View Other BGSU Eclipse Related Events” button.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, College of Arts & Sciences
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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5. Free public classes on media, democracy and imperialism
Date and Time: From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18.
Location: University Hall 305
Check out the Bowling Green Socialists Instagram page!
Description: Join us for "How America Makes Democracy Safe for Imperialism," a free public class series by American Culture Studies PhD Candidate Ben Arthur Thomason.
Class Description - Powerful Republican, Democrat, labor, business, media and civil society organizations run a multi-billion-dollar democracy-promotion industry. Ben Thomason explains how this industry has obfuscated, justified and facilitated violence and crimes in Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Venezuela, Haiti, Ukraine and Syria since the 1980s. Join us for an eye-opening series exploring the secret, anti-democratic history of U.S. foreign meddling!
Class dates: March 18, March 25 and April 1
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Bowling Green Socialists
Contact: Ben Thomason, thomaba@bgsu.edu
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6. ITS service desk spring break hours
Description: The Information Technology Services (ITS) service desk will close at 7 p.m. beginning Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, March 9.
Additional information on ITS hours is available.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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7. Outages to multiple BGSU systems scheduled for March 8
Description: The following systems will experience outages from 12:05-6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8 in order to complete required system maintenance. The systems that will be affected are:
- Active Directory
- Adaptive Insight Intergration
- Aqueduct
- ArcGIS
- BitLocker Management
- Building Control Management
- Campus File Shares (R:\ drive)
- Campus Printing
- Citrix Integrations
- Compliance Suite
- Deep Freeze
- Door Access Administration
- Emission Monitoring
- Fax Server
- FileMaker
- Football Video
- GFMS
- Global Viewer
- Grad Recruitment Website
- InfoPro Website
- InstantID
- Lab File Shares
- Licensing Servers
- Lynx at Firelands
- Media Streaming
- Minecraft
- OLIES
- OnBase
- Police Crime Website
- PowerBI Intergration
- Raiser Edge Integration
- Research File Shares
- SimpleK Key Management
- SSR
- Titanium
- Transact Server
- WebTMA
- Xerox
- Zoom
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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8. 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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9. Wireless network maintenance on March 7 – certificate acknowledgment may be required
Information Technology Services
Description: At 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform wireless network maintenance. Users may be prompted to accept a new certificate on their device(s) when accessing the eduroam wireless network for the first time following this maintenance. Confirming the new certificate will allow users to continue using eduroam.
If after this update your eduroam connection gets stuck in the "connecting” status and does not complete the connection, please try these troubleshooting steps.
Connectivity issues or questions regarding this network maintenance may be directed to ITS via chat or call 419-372-0999.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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10. You're invited: "Beyond the Diagnosis"
Date and Time: From 3-4 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.
Location: Kuhlin Center 310
Description: We invite you to attend Dr. Kelly Merril Jr.'s presentation titled "Beyond the Diagnosis: Exploring the Impact of Identity on Healthcare Experiences." In this presentation, Dr. Merril will reveal new findings from his dynamic scholarship on health disparities and communication technologies. Learn more information about Dr. Merril.
The event is free and open to the public.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: School of Media & Communication
Contact: Lisa Hanasono, LisaKh@bgsu.edu
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11. You're invited to the Symposium on Sustainability on March 14!
Date and Time: From 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 14.
Location: BTSU 201
Description: Do you have an interest in sustainability at BGSU? Have ideas about what we are doing or could/should be doing? This is the event for you! Join other students, faculty and staff and share your thoughts, ideas, opinions, suggestions and interact with others to create potential next steps and even make connections to possible funding for your ideas! Sponsored by USG, the Environmental Service Club, Campus Sustainability and more! Don't miss your opportunity to be heard and be part of the sustainability wave at BGSU!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Undergraduate Student Government, Campus Sustainability and others
Contact: Nick Hennessy, greenbg@bgsu.edu
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1. An Insider's Guide Applying to Grad School (In Person)
Date and Time: From 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11.
Location: University Hall 2nd Floor Presentation Room
Register for this info-session.
Description: No need to jump through hoops to apply when you have an insider's perspective on the graduate admissions process. We'll share 10 basic steps to apply to graduate and professional school, followed by a Q and A.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Admissions Office
Contact: Alaina Coe, gradapply@bgsu.edu or
419-372-2971
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2. BGSU Shamrock Social
Date and Time: From 6-9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15.
Location: BTSU Quad
Learn more about this event.
Description: Let's put the GREEN in Bowling Green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day together.
Join Falcons After Dark for a Shamrock Social where there will be giant games, inflatables, free BGSU St. Patrick's Day T-shirts and shamrock painting kits! Hang out with friends and meet new ones while enjoying free food including spinach and artichoke dip, soft pretzel bites with cheese, iced green tea, shamrock cookie decorating kits and more!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Engagement
Contact: Student Engagement, engage@bgsu.edu
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3. Come for a Bachelor’s, leave with a Master’s
Date and Time: From 3-4 p.m. on March 27.
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, gradapply@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2791
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4. Last call for Panelists: Sharing Experiences as Marginalized/Minoritized Students in STEM
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Jerome Library
Description: Are you a marginalized or minoritized student pursuing studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) on campus? The University Libraries Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODI) Committee invites you to be a part of an insightful panel discussion where you can share your unique experiences, challenges and triumphs navigating the STEM landscape.
The field of STEM has long been characterized by a lack of diversity and inclusion. This informal panel discussion aims to shed light on the experiences of marginalized/minoritized students within STEM fields, providing a platform for open dialogue, reflection and understanding.
We are seeking panelists who identify as members of marginalized or minoritized groups within STEM disciplines. Whether you are a woman, person of color, LGBTQ+ individual, person with disabilities or belong to any other underrepresented group, we encourage you to share your story.
If you are interested in being a panelist or have any questions, please contact Edith Scarletto at ediths@bgsu.edu by March 11. The discussion date and time will be determined after panelists have been selected.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Edith Scarletto, ediths@bgsu.edu
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5. Meet Up Monday for Commuter Students
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, March 11.
Location: BTSU Off-Campus Lounge
Read more information about University Transitions!
Description: Commuter Students are invited to stop by the Off-Campus Student Lounge to connect with campus resources, check out the commuter space and enjoy some free treats and giveaways.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Orientation and Transitions
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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6. Need Volunteer Hours? Monday, March 11
Date and Time: From 7:15-8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11.
Location: BTSU Ballroom
Learn more about the Center for Regional Development.
Description: The BGSU Center for Regional Development is looking for a few students to assist in the premier economic development event in the region on March 11th. Volunteers will help welcome visitors to the Student Union and assist in registering their cars in the parking lot. Please email Maddi Menich at mgeorgo@bgsu.edu if you are interested in helping out.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Center for Regional Development
Contact: Maddi Menich, mgeorgo@bgsu.edu
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7. Join NAMI on campus!
Date and Time: From 6-7 p.m. bi-weekly on Mondays.
Find out more information on NAMI!
Description: Why you should join NAMI On Campus!
- A great resume builder
- A chance to share your lived experience
- The ability to sit on a non-profit board
- Volunteer opportunities
- A chance to advocate for mental health
- Opportunities to attend conferences
And many more opportunities!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: NAMI Wood County
Contact: Ashely Hartman, ashthrom@bgsu.edu
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1. Curious about copyright?
Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21.
Location: Olscamp 106
Register for this workshop.
Description: Copyright doesn’t have to be scary! Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries for their workshop, “Understanding Copyright.” Part of their Spring 2024 Research Ready Workshop Series for graduate students, this workshop will introduce you to U.S. copyright law and exceptions for research and teaching. Bring your questions to share during a friendly discussion at the end of the session.
To learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
This workshop is designed for graduate students engaged in research and scholarship; however, all BGSU faculty members, instructors and staff are welcome to attend. 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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1. CFE Learning Lounge: Developing or Modifying Your Course AI Policy
Date and Time: From 1-1:30 p.m. on April 9.
Location: Virtual
Register for this session.
Description: Are you interested in creating or updating your course AI Policy? Join the CFE Learning Lounge session, “Developing or Modifying Your Course AI Policy,” to explore a variety of course AI policy examples. The session will begin with a 5–10 minute presentation on course AI policies and will be followed by time to ask questions and share experiences. After the session, policy examples, links to resources and the presentation recording will be shared with you.
To learn more about this event, visit the Learning Lounges page of the CFE Website.
This event is 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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. CFE Workshop: Celebrate Neurodivergent Individuals in Higher Education
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Monday, March 18.
Location: Olscamp Hall 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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3. CFE Workshop: Verba Registration Training
Date and Time: From 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11 and from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12.
Location: Virtual
Register for this workshop.
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.
To learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
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.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence & University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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4. Learn how to create a SAAC Assessment Plan
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on March 20.
Location: Virtual
Register for this session.
Description: Are you in the process of developing your Student Achievement Assessment Committee (SAAC) program assessment plan and reporting cycle? Do you have questions? This virtual session, led by Jessica Turos, Associate Director of the Office of Academic Assessment, will review the SAAC assessment plan and reporting cycle template, including program learning outcome alignment, communication, course mapping, assessment and schedules. During this session, we also will discuss best practices and lessons learned from the SAAC assessment process
To learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Office of Academic Assessment (OAA)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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5. Life Design from the Student Perspective: A Panel Discussion
Date and Time: From 10:45-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 28.
Location: Virtual
Register for this discussion.
Description: Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Schmidthorst College of Business (SCoB) Committee to Advance Teaching and Learning (CATL) for a panel discussion where students share their diverse experiences applying Life Design both within and beyond the classroom. You can look forward to gaining insights as our student panelists explore the intersection of academics and personal growth, offering real-world anecdotes and reflections. This discussion will provide a glimpse into the unique journey of students designing their own lives.
To learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
CFE workshops and events 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), Schmidthorst College of Business (SCoB) Committee to Advance Teaching and Learning (CATL)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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6. Web Clock outage, March 15-18
Date and Time: From 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15 through 6 a.m. on Monday, March 18.
Description: The MyBGSU Web Clock tool used by Dining Services and BGSU student employees to report time will be unavailable during the CSS/FMS/HCM PeopleSoft upgrade, from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15 through no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, March 18. Supervisors should work with scheduled employees to determine how to best handle the outage for their department. Supervisors are also advised to carefully review and verify all time reported during this outage when approving time for this period.
Please share this with any employee who uses the Web Clock application scheduled to work on campus during this time.
Please direct any questions to Information Technology Services (ITS) via chat or call 419-372-0999.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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7. What is Service-Learning? Workshop
Date and Time: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, 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 workshop and other upcoming CFE events, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the CFE Website.
All BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, administrative and classified staff members are welcomed and encouraged to attend these sessions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence & C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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1. Identity Formation Presentation
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, March 14.
Location: BGSU Firelands, Foundation Hall 107
Register for this workshop.
Description: Join us for a workshop and discussion based off of themes in the 2024 Common Read, "Ma and Me" by Putsata Reagn that will provide students, faculty and staff with opportunities for self-exploration, interpersonal support, skill-building and problem-solving in topic related to identity development. The confidential and respectful format of workshops and groups allow participants to express their concerns and stretch their limits within a context of mutual trust and creative exploration.
Facilitated by Dr. Linda Waters, PhD, LPCC-S, LIDC-CS.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion
Contact: Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, fireactivities@bgsu.edu
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