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- ITS Service Desk Summer Hours
- Call for Proposals - Reimagining the Academy Conference
- Nominate now: Honor the hard work of an administrative staff member
- Health Matters: Insights from WCH Medical Experts
Students
- Counseling Center Artwork Contest
- T-shirt Design Contest
- Food assistance over the summer
- Want to learn how AI affects everyday life? Take MDIA4690 this fall
Faculty/Staff
- Safe Zone Workshop
- Student Recreation Center - Summer Splash Membership Special
- Summer 2024 Faculty Writing Retreat
Firelands
- Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry
1. ITS Service Desk Summer Hours
Description: Beginning Monday, April 29 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the ITS service desk will begin operating under summer hours.
Summer hours:
Monday – Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday | Closed
Please direct any questions regarding these hours to Information Technology Services (ITS) at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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2. Call for Proposals - Reimagining the Academy Conference
Date and Time: All day
Location: Miami University and virtual
Submit your proposal!
Description: BGSU is pleased to partner with fellow MAC Institutions Miami University and Kent State University to host the Reimagining the Academy Conference, held Sept. 20-21 at Miami University. This year's theme is “Coalition-Building in a Divided World”.
We invite faculty, staff, students and community members to submit a panel, roundtable, paper or workshop through the Call for Proposals portal, which is now open. Deadline for submissions is Monday, June 3.
A registration link and more information will be coming soon. This conference is free for faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Virtual engagement opportunities will also be available.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Division of Inclusion and Belonging
Contact: Ana Brown, acbrown@bgsu.edu
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3. Nominate now: Honor the hard work of an administrative staff member
Location: Online submission
Nominate an Administrative Staff member for the Spirit of BG Award
Description: On a monthly basis, the Administrative Staff Council recognizes administrative staff members who are caught showing "The Spirit of BG" as defined by any of the core values of BGSU:
- Intellectual and personal growth
- Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurism
- Diversity and inclusion
- Collaboration with each other and our partners
- Excellence in all we do
If you are a member of the University community (faculty, staff, student) you may nominate an employee for "The Spirit of BG Award". Complete a nomination form, providing a short summary (up to 250 words) as to why you feel this person is deserving of the award.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Administrative Staff Council
Contact: Administrative Staff Council, asc@bgsu.edu
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4. Health Matters: Insights from WCH Medical Experts
Location: Can be found wherever you listen to podcasts
Description: Health Matters: Insights from Wood County Hospital is where we bring you engaging conversations with our dedicated healthcare experts. In this video podcast series, we delve into a wide array of health-related topics, providing valuable insights, expert advice and the latest information directly from the heart of Wood County Hospital.
Join us as we explore the most pressing health matters, discuss cutting-edge medical advancements and share practical tips for a healthier lifestyle. Whether you're seeking knowledge about specific medical conditions, preventive care or general well-being, our experts are here to guide you. Tune in to 'Health Matters' and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your health.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Falcon Health Center and Wood County Hospital
Contact: Sara Meyer, meyers@woodcountyhospital.org
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1. Counseling Center Artwork Contest
Date and Time: From April 28 to 5 p.m. on June 28.
Location: Counseling Center
BGSU Counseling Center
Description: Want to share your artistic talents with others? The Counseling Center is hosting a contest to have student-made artwork hung in their lobby for the next year. For more information, please reach out to the Assistant Director of Outreach, Phil Hughes.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Phil Hughes, phughes@bgsu.edu
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2. T-shirt Design Contest
Date and Time: From April 28 to 5 p.m. on June 28.
Location: Counseling Center
BGSU Counseling Center
Description: Interested in designing a t-shirt? Contact the Assistant Director of Outreach, Phil Hughes to learn more information about how you can submit your design for this year's upcoming Counseling Center t-shirt!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Phil Hughes, phughes@bgsu.edu
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3. Food assistance over the summer
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Location: University Hall 303
Learn more about student care and support.
Description: Are you in need of food assistance over the summer? The Office of the Dean of Students has you covered! We are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday located in 303 University Hall. We would be happy to provide you with a Grab-n-Go bag that has 3 to 5 days worth of non-perishable food items in it. Stop in today for assistance!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of the Dean of Students
Contact: Lauren Weinschenk, lweinsc@bgsu.edu
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4. Want to learn how AI affects everyday life? Take MDIA4690 this fall
Date and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: BGSU campus
Learn more about the School of Media and Communication.
Description: MDIA 4690 AI and Everyday Life
Professor John Dowd
Fall 2024: Tuesday/Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
You! Yes you! Want to learn more about the ways that AI shapes and impacts our lives and societies!? If so, register for MDIA 4690: AI and Everyday Life where we’ll unpack the promises and perils of our increasingly algorithmically driven world.
In it we’ll explore the ways that AI (as both a marketing term and bundle of loosely, algorithmically connected ecosystems) are increasingly woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. From credit reporting, dating, accessing public benefits, employment seeking, navigating public space, predictive policing and more, much of our lives are governed by ‘AI’ systems and digital algorithms. Even the everyday acts of web browsing and engagement with common digital devices puts us into intimate contact with AI, which can shape our views of reality and impact our mental health. While the public’s awareness of this is increasing, the degree of governance and the ubiquity of these practices still lack sufficient oversight and transparency. Thus, it is not simply that we don’t know but rather, that when behaviors by technology and data firms become so intertwined with everyday life, they desensitize us to the processes and perils of risk assessment, prediction and surveillance. Moreover, we need an accessible set of concepts for thinking through and talking about these issues. This course will empower students to engage with these and related issues across a variety of socio-political contexts.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: School of Media and Communication
Contact: John Dowd, Jpdowd@bgsu.edu
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1. Safe Zone Workshop
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 9.
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.
Apply for this workshop!
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Division of Diversity and Belonging will be offering a Safe Zone training for faculty, staff and graduate students. Facilitated by Dr. Katie Stygles, Interim Chief Diversity and Belonging Officer and Director of Multicultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Programs, this three-hour, in-person training promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) people and education concerning LGBTQ+ issues.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, instructors, staff and graduate students.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and Division of Diversity and Belonging
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. Student Recreation Center - Summer Splash Membership Special
Date and Time: Beginning Monday, April 29.
Location: Student Recreation Center
Get your Student Recreation Center membership!
Description: Gain access to all of the amenities of the Student Recreation Center throughout the summer for one low price.
Available for Purchase: April 28
Pass Valid Through: August 31
Individual: $89
Add Dependent: $15
For More Information:
Julia K. Adams, M.Ed.
Coordinator: Member Services and SRC Operations
Office: 419-372-7485
Email: jthatch@bgsu.edu
Get your pass at the SRC Welcome Desk or online.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Recreation
Contact: Julia Adams, jthatch@bgsu.edu
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3. Summer 2024 Faculty Writing Retreat
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 29 through Wednesday, July 31.
Location: Jerome Library. Faculty and staff parking is available in Lot N. Paid parking is available at the front of Lot N near Jerome Library.
Register for the retreat!
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries will be hosting an intensive, three-day, in-person writing retreat designed to advance participants’ individual writing and research goals and projects. This retreat will provide BGSU full-time faculty (QRF and TTF) with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, accomplish writing and research goals and receive resources and support from various departments across campus.
Learn more about this event.
Advance registration is required. You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat in order to register for and participate in this event. Registration is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF) and tenure-track faculty (TTF). Space is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence, University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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1. Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry
Date and Time: From 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14.
Location: BGSU Firelands, Lot G Parking Lot
Register for the mobile food pantry distribution!
Description: Second Harvest will be distributing FREE boxes of assorted shelf-stable food and more.
- Please remain in your vehicle
- Food will only be placed in the trunk of your vehicle
- Food cannot be placed in the front or back seat area
- Please ensure trunk space is clean and clear of other items
- Two households per vehicle
You can register for these benefits at the mobile food pantry distribution site on the day of.
If you are interested in volunteering - please contact PJ Mays at pjmays@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion
Contact: PJ Mays, pjmays@bgsu.edu
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