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- Applauding Excellence Awards: Apply or nominate a Falcon
- Nominate someone for the Thompson End of Year Celebration Awards
- A public lecture with author Colin Woodard
- Come study in Austria with BGSU
- BGSU Curling travels to Midwest Regionals
- Campus ReStore open next week
- Club Gymnastics hosts Flippin' Falcon Cup
- Controversial Topics in the Classroom professional development session
- Follow the Marvin Center On Social Media
- Masculization of Black Women in the Media workshop
- Meet Ty D. Davis - CEO and Founder of Dare To Be /Yer'self/
- Mental Health First Aid
- Nominations needed
- One week until Leadership Awards close
- Outages to multiple BGSU systems scheduled for Feb. 7
- Planetarium Show: Cosmic Colors
- Planetarium Show: Dawn of the Space Age
- Submit to the Film and Media Festival
- Ziggython Pickleball Tournament
- BGSU Hockey vs. St. Thomas and SICSIC Reveal
- Study in the South of France (Montpellier)
- “The Legend of Georgia McBride” opens next week
- Bad Genetics Improv Show tomorrow night
- Call for Presentations-Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference
Students
- Virtual Focus Group for HHS Students
- An Insider's Guide to Applying to Graduate School (Virtual)
- Apply for the Givens Memorial Fellowship
- Apply to join SICSIC
- Be on Television: BG24 Weather Anchor Auditions
- BG Men's Basketball MAC vs. Sun-Belt Challenge
- BGSU DPT Open House
- BGSU DPT Program Information Webinar
- Book Recycling Outdoor Service Project
- Disability, Love and Relationships
- Falcon Letter Community meeting tonight
- Free Dinner and Bible Study
- Game Night
- Journaling Study for HHS Students
- Meet Up Monday: Connections for Commuter and Transfer Students
- Monday Late Nights
- Paid research study participation
Graduate Students
- Simplify citation with RefWorks
- Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)
Faculty/Staff
- Create Micro-Learning Videos to engage your students
- Excel Training Workshops for Administrative Staff
- Get started with Canvas New Quizzes
- Got disengaged students? Join this CFE dialogue session
- HR Training: Boundary Setting: Building Healthy Skills (From our EAP)
- Join the NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge
- Learn how to identify machine-generated texts in assignments
- Make this your most productive semester yet
- Master data visualization for impactful communication
- Research Spring Workshop Series - GrantForward
- Research Spring Workshop Series - SciENcv
- Seeking Your Support: Share OSC’s Summer STEM Camps
- Unlock Student Potential Using Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL)
1. Applauding Excellence Awards: Apply or nominate a Falcon
Date and Time: The deadline to apply for these awards is March 1. The ceremony will take place on April 24.
Location: BTSU Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Apply or nominate someone today!
Description: The 29th Annual Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations and advisors on April 24. Please help us celebrate outstanding Falcons by nominating or applying for one or more of the awards.
Nominations for most awards will close on Thursday, Feb. 27. Applications for most awards will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Student Engagement and Residence Life
Contact: Student Engagement, engage@bgsu.edu
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2. Nominate someone for the Thompson End of Year Celebration Awards
Date and Time: Deadline is March 12
Nominate someone today!
Description: We need your help to celebrate excellence. This April, the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Programs will honor outstanding individuals with awards for Perseverance, Excellence in Education for the Public Good and Community Excellence for the Public Good, in addition to celebrating our spring and summer graduates! Please note that these nominations are for awards only and are not part of a scholarship application process.
Who do you know that embodies these values? Nominate someone today! The deadline is March 12.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Thompson Working Families Scholarship Programs
Contact: DeVona Smith, smithdd@bgsu.edu
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3. A public lecture with author Colin Woodard
Date and Time: At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.
Location: BTSU Multipurpose Room
Learn more about this event!
Description: Join us for an inspiring keynote presentation by award-winning journalist and acclaimed author Colin Woodard. Delve into the history of the epic struggle between individual liberty and the common good, as explored in his groundbreaking book American Character.
This conversation allows us to explore more into BGSU's place as a public university for the public good.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Division of Inclusion and Belonging, Division of Student Engagement and Success and The Democracy and Public Policy Research Network
Contact: Division of Student Engagement, engage@bgsu.edu
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4. Come study in Austria with BGSU
Date and Time: From 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Location: Olscamp 111
Description: Join our info night on studying abroad in Europe! Austria is literally in the heart of Europe!
The AYA Salzburg Program in Austria is a BGSU study-abroad program and open to all! No German or prerequisites are needed and students can take courses in most disciplines in English. It includes a BGSU director, too! It is one of the most inexpensive programs that BGSU sponsors abroad, as it costs exactly the same as studying at BGSU, if not a bit less.
Come join us and Dr. Guntersdorfer, our BGSU Salzburg Program director and the German Club from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. Our director from the University of Salzburg and student alumni of our program will talk about studying in Salzburg in Austria as an undergrad or graduate students. We'll talk about courses, excursions, housing and scholarships.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of World Languages and Cultures
Contact: Christina Guenther, cguenth@bgsu.edu
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5. BGSU Curling travels to Midwest Regionals
Date and Time: From 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Location: Kettle Moraine Curling Club in Hartland, WI
Learn more about the BGSU Curling Club!
Description: BGSU Club Curling requires your support as they travel to the Midwest Regional Championship with a chance to qualify for Nationals on Friday, Feb. 7. Club Curling will face off in the same division with many Midwest powerhouses, including UW-Madison and Minnesota. Be sure to follow along with live updates and score recaps on Instagram @bgsucurling!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Club Curling
Contact: Patrick Nelson, pnelson@bgsu.edu
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6. Campus ReStore open next week
Date and Time: From noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Location: McDonald Hall Annex (sliding glass door across from Life Sciences)
Learn more about the Campus ReStore!
Description: The Campus ReStore is open next week to BGSU students, faculty and staff. Free entry with BGSU ID, please bring your own reusable bag. The Campus ReStore is a sustainability initiative to reduce waste by offering still-usable items to patrons for free, rather than them potentially ending up in the landfill. We ask that you make necessary arrangements to remove what you take from the store, including transporting it to your residence hall or home.
If you are interested, you can also sign up to volunteer to help run the ReStore on our website.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Campus Sustainability
Contact: Zachary Hayes, greenbg@bgsu.edu
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7. Club Gymnastics hosts Flippin' Falcon Cup
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Location: YMCA Gymnastics Center in Perrysburg, OH
Learn more about the Club Gymnastics Team!
Description: BGSU Club Gymnastics hosts the Flippin' Falcon Cup this Saturday, Feb. 8, for an All-Day Event with Collegiate opponents at the YMCA Gymnastics Center in Perrysburg, OH. Be sure to follow @bgsuclubgym on Instagram for information regarding the event!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Club Sports
Contact: Chase Simms, csimms@bgsu.edu
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8. Controversial Topics in the Classroom professional development session
Date and Time: 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 12.
Location: Eppler C223
Description: Student IMPACT offers free professional development events for all education majors. Our goal is to provide future teachers with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed, to make their IMPACT while here at BGSU and in their future classrooms.
Dr. Art Lewandowski will lead this professional development session on Navigating Controversial Topics in the Classroom. Educators will learn strategies to facilitate respectful, unbiased discussions while fostering critical thinking and open dialogue. Participants will gain practical tools to confidently engage students in complex, thought-provoking conversations.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student IMPACT
Contact: For any questions, reach out to Jayla Utrup through DM on instagram @impactbgsu or email simpactbg@bgsu.edu
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9. Follow the Marvin Center On Social Media
Location: Instagram and Facebook
Description: Keep up to date with campus events, service opportunities and all things leadership and student engagement by following the Marvin Center on social media! You can find us on Instagram @themarvincenter and Facebook at C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center For Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: The Marvin Center, marvincenter@bgsu.edu
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10. Masculization of Black Women in the Media workshop
Date and Time: From 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Location: BTSU 207
Description: Join us for an insightful discussion on the Masculization of Black Women in the Media. This event will explore how media representations often portray Black women through a lens that both challenges and distorts traditional norms. This conversation aims to foster understanding and create space for critical reflection on the complexities of identity and media influence.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Student Connection and Opportunity and Center for Women Gender Equity
Contact: Payton Gorman, pgorman@bgsu.edu
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11. Meet Ty D. Davis - CEO and Founder of Dare To Be /Yer'self/
Date and Time: From 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Location: BTSU 314
Description: Join the Division of Inclusion and Belonging for a speaking engagement featuring Ty D. Davis, CEO and Founder of the company Dare To Be/Yer'self/!
Dare To Be /Yer'self/ is a motivational/inspirational brand that champions individualism and encourages everyone to live as their most authentic self.
Learn what it takes to live authentically in your career path!
This event will take place from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in room 314 of the BTSU. Please email the Center for Women and Gender Equity at cwge@bgsu.edu to RSVP.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Division of Inclusion and Belonging
Contact: Kori Koschalk-Newmister, cwge@bgsu.edu
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12. Mental Health First Aid
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, March 14.
Location: BTSU 208
Register now!
Description: Blended One-Day Training From 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, March 14 in BTSU 208
- 2-hours of pre-work
- One day of in-person training
Higher Education Specific Training From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9 in BTSU 208
- Full in-person training specific for the higher education setting
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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13. National Student Employment Week Nominations
Nominate a student
Description: The National Student Employment Association has designated the second full week of April each year to celebrate the invaluable contributions of student employees and student employment professionals.
At Bowling Green State University, our student employees play a crucial role in the daily operation of the university. From the first interaction during recruitment to their graduation and transition into successful careers as BGSU alumni, their efforts are woven into every part of campus life. Their hard work ensures that countless tasks are accomplished across a wide range of departments, making them vital to the university’s success.
In honor of National Student Employment Week, which will take place from April 14-18, Student Employment Services is excited to recognize the outstanding contributions of BGSU students who work. Students will be nominated in four categories and we will also be acknowledging exceptional supervisors. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 26. To submit your nominations, visit our website today!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Employment Services
Contact: Tony Fox, tfox@bgsu.edu
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14. One week until Leadership Awards close
Date and Time: Deadline for Nominations is Feb. 14.
Nominate someone for the Ray Marvin Leadership Award or the Mike and Sara Kuhlin Award For Exceptional Student Leadership.
Description: Both the Ray Marvin Leadership Award and the Mike and Sara Kuhlin Award For Exceptional Student Leadership close in one week! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be recognized for your outstanding efforts!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center For Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: The Marvin Center, marvincenter@bgsu.edu
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15. Outages to multiple BGSU systems scheduled for Feb. 7
Description: The following systems will experience outages from 12:05-6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 to complete required system maintenance. The systems that will be affected are:
- Active Directory
- Adaptive Insight
- Aqueduct
- ArcGIS
- BitLocker Management
- Building Control Management
- Campus File Shares
- 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
- Raiser Edge
- Research File Shares
- SimpleK Key Management
- SSRS
- Titanium
- WebTMA
- Xerox
- Zoom
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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16. Planetarium Show: COSMIC COLORS
Date and Time: From 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Location: BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
Learn more about the BGSU Planetarium!
Description: Light on Earth and from space comes in many colors. See how these many colors of light are created and what they tell us about stars and the cosmos. Learn why the sky is blue and why Mars is red. See x-rays from a black hole, see the green in a plant leaf and go inside the human eye.
$2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium and the Department of Physics and Astronomy
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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17. Planetarium Show: Dawn of the Space Age
Date and Time: From 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Location: BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
Learn more about BGSU Planetarium!
Description: From the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, to early human spaceflight to the Moon of the 1960s to today’s International Space Station. See the Moon landings as never before and peek at possible future missions to Mars in this immersive, historically accurate reconstruction of Humankind’s first steps into space.
$2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium and Department of Physics and Astronomy
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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18. Submit to the Film and Media Festival
Date and Time: From 6-10 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
Location: BTSU Film Theater
Submit now!
Description: If you have a movie, music video, documentary, TV broadcast, recorded live production or other video work that you've completed in the past year, you are highly encouraged to submit.
Along with submitting your film there, you must fill out the Google form linked on the page and the attached credits document. This helps us keep submissions organized and make sure people get properly credited for their hard work. Not all submitted works are guaranteed to be screened, but all works will be evaluated by our panel of judges and have feedback provided to the filmmaker(s).
Works submitted before Feb. 6 can use the discount codes below to save on entry fees:
- Under 15 minutes in length: famshort25 ($4)
- 15 minutes or longer: famlong25 ($8)
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGReel and Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu
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19. Ziggython Pickleball Tournament
Date and Time: From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Location: Toledo Pickle Company at 1030 Water St, Toledo, OH 43604
Register now!
Description: Ziggython at BGSU and SAE are hosting a Pickleball Tournament this Saturday, Feb. 8! It will be located at Toledo Pickle Company at 1030 Water St, Toledo, OH 43604. Registration is $30 and will be open until Thursday, Feb. 6, at 11:59 p.m. All are welcome! We can't wait to see you there!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Ziggython (Dance Marathon at BGSU)
Contact: Katie Hall, katahal@bgsu.edu
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20. BGSU Hockey vs. St. Thomas and SICSIC Reveal
Date and Time: From 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Location: Slater Family Ice Arena
Check out BGSU Athletics!
Description: The wait is over – the SICSIC reveal is finally here and it's happening this Saturday night at the BGSU Hockey game against St. Thomas! Get ready for an action-packed Superhero Night as we cheer on the Falcons. The first 100 students will get mini cowbells to add to the excitement and after three long years of anticipation, it’s time for Granny and Black Panther to be revealed! Trust us, this is one night you won’t want to miss – be there to witness the big moment!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Jack Manak, jmanak@bgsu.edu
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21. Study in the South of France (Montpellier)
Date and Time: From 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Location: Shatzel 101
Learn more about the BGSU French program!
Description: Drop by between 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in Shatzel 101 to hear about BGSU's study abroad program in Montpellier (bring your questions about our summer/semester and academic year abroad programs). Venez nombreux!
Questions? Contact Dr. B Guenther at bguenth@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of World Languages and Cultures / French
Contact: Beatrice Guenther, bguenth@bgsu.edu
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22. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” opens next week
Date and Time:
- From 8-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 13-15.
- From 8-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 20-22.
- From 2-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16.
- From 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Location: Eva Marie Saint Theatre in BGSU’s Wolfe Center for the Arts Parking Lot “N” is free week nights after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
Purchase your ticket!
Description: “The Legend of Georgia McBride” by Matthew Lopez opens next week in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre with performances Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22 at 8 p.m. and additionally on Feb. 15-16 and Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
Remember, student tickets are just $5!
Come support the Theatre and Film Department- we hope to see you there!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Department of Theatre and Film Box Office, (419)-372-8171 or theatrefilm@bgsu.edu
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23. Bad Genetics Improv Show tomorrow night
Date and Time: From 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.
Location: Education Building 115
Learn more about Bad Genetics Comedy!
Description: Join Bad Genetics tomorrow night at 7 p.m. for a night of laughs, hijinks and improv comedy! Hang around after the show to chat with our members and say hi!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Bad Genetics Comedy
Contact: Agatha Hickerson, hagatha@bgsu.edu
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24. Call for Presentations-Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference
Date and Time: Submit by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 2.
Location: Bowen Thompson Student Union - Room 308 and Student Union Theater
Learn more about the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference!
Description: Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference April 25-26
Indie Lens Pop-Up, WBGU-PBS, the Department of Popular Culture and the School of Cultural and Critical Studies at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, are proud to announce the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference. The conference will serve as a celebration and screening of the Independent Lens film, We Want the Funk.
The Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference will also be a space for academics, graduate students, musicians, music industry professionals, music/sound recording retailers, fans and the public to engage in dialogue about topics related to funk music and its cultural influence in popular music, popular culture and beyond. The scope of the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference is deliberately broad, with the intention of highlighting the interdisciplinary nature and the many different avenues of research and creativity related to funk music in popular culture.
We welcome individual proposals or pre-formed panels that address the themes above. As the conference aims to provide a multitude of perspectives, academic presentations and those from outside the academy are welcome. Individual presentation proposals—papers, music demonstrations or artistic displays—should include a 300-word abstract. Panel or roundtable presentation proposals should include a 300-word abstract for each presenter and a 500-word abstract for the panel or roundtable.
Submit proposals as a Microsoft Word document to funkmusic@bgsu.edu with “Funk Music in Popular Culture” in the subject line and include the following information for each presenter:
- Author’s Name and Title
- Institutional Affiliation (if applicable)
- Email Address
- Presentation Title
- Abstract
Deadline for Submissions is March 2. Proposal status notifications will be sent no later than March 9. Registration for the conference is free.
Contact Dr. Matthew Donahue or Dr. Angela Nelson at funkmusic@bgsu.edu if you have questions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Popular Culture, School of Culture and Critical Studies, WBGU-PBS
Contact: Dr. Matthew Donahue, mattdon@bgsu.edu
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1. Virtual Focus Group for HHS Students
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Indicate your interest by filling out the form!
Description: We invite students of color enrolled in our Health and Human Services (HHS) programs at BGSU to participate in a focus group that aims to gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities in core science courses and within our HHS majors (e.g., Allied Health, Communication Disorders, Criminal Justice, Dietetics, Gerontology, Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Nutrition Science Nursing, Pre-Med, Public Health, Social Work). The focus group interview will provide valuable insights that will help inform our efforts to create a more inclusive learning environment for all students. We assure you that all data collected as part of this study will remain confidential. You will receive a $25 Amazon gift card as an incentive for participating in the focus group.
Please direct any questions to Jason Whitfield, jawhitf@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Health and Human Services
Contact: Jason Whitfield, jawhitf@bgsu.edu
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2. An Insider's Guide to Applying to Graduate School (Virtual)
Date and Time: From noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Location: Virtual
Register for this 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 Enrollment
Contact: Eliza Dickey, elizad@bgsu.edu
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3. Apply for the Givens Memorial Fellowship
Date and Time: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 or from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Location: Central Hall 372
Learn more about the Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship!
Description: What would you do if you could do anything? The Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship annually awards up to three fellowships of up to $7,500 each for students to create and carry out a self-designed, off-campus experience that will further your personal and intellectual growth. The program is open to all full-time undergraduate students at BGSU, regardless of major or grade point average. You must have completed two semesters at BGSU before heading out on the fellowship and you must be returning to BGSU for two semesters upon completion of your travel. Two optional workshops are being offered to help you prepare your application
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 - in Central Hall 372
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 – in Central Hall 372
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Arts and Sciences
Contact: Sue Sweeney, sweenes@bgsu.edu
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4. Apply to join SICSIC
Date and Time: Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Location: BGSU Community
Apply to join SICSIC!
Description: Don't miss out on the opportunity to join one of the most cherished traditions on campus: SICSIC! The group is still comprised of six involved and active individuals from the BGSU community and tradition of the BGSU Spirit Crew, that was started over 60 years ago, remains very active today. New members are chosen during the end of their freshmen year in order to replace that year's graduating seniors.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: sicsic@bgsu.edu
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5. Be on Television: BG24 Weather Anchor Auditions
Date and Time: From 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.
Location: Kuhlin 110 Television Production Studio
Description: Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in broadcasting? BG24 is looking for dynamic and confident students to join our team as weather anchors for the weekly campus newscast.
No specific classes are required, but applicants must meet these availability requirements:
- Attend part of pre-production night (7-10 p.m.) on Wednesdays starting week 5 of the semester.
- Be available on Thursdays from 4-5:15 p.m. for live broadcasts.
- Participate in practices prior to prepare for the role.
If you're ready to shine on camera and bring the forecast to life, apply now! Contact Allyson Ritchey for the application form and audition schedule.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BG24
Contact: Allyson Ritchey, amritch@bgsu.edu
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6. BG Men's Basketball MAC vs. Sun-Belt Challenge
Date and Time: From 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Location: Stroh Center
Check out BGSU Athletics!
Description: The MAC vs. Sun-Belt challenge is coming to BGSU! The men's basketball team is set to host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers! Gear up for some snowy weather, the theme is snow day! Don't worry about eye protection because we have you covered! The first 500 students will be receiving a pair of Pit Vipers! But wait, there's more! Stay in your seats for halftime because you don't want to miss the Performance Dogs of Ohio coming to the Stroh Center!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Taylor Jefferson, tjeffer@bgsu.edu
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7. BGSU DPT Open House
Date and Time: From 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 27.
Location: Olscamp 101
Register for the Open House!
Description: Come join us for an on-site open house at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 27. Get to observe a live lab immersion experience, meet current students and ask them questions and meet with faculty. Learn more about our admissions processes!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The School of Physical Therapy
Contact: Alaina Coe, amcoe@bgsu.edu
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8. BGSU DPT Program Information Webinar
Date and Time: From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11.
Location: Virtual
Register for the webinar!
Description: The BGSU DPT program hosts a monthly information session to provide information about our unique hybrid education model and admissions information. This information session is held over Zoom and is open to prospective students and Pre-PT advisors.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Contact: Alaina Coe, amcoe@bgs.edu
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9. Book Recycling Outdoor Service Project
Date and Time: From 12:30-2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.
Location: McDonald Hall Annex Loading Dock (across from Life Sciences)
Register to volunteer!
Description: Monday, Feb. 10 is looking to be good enough weather to host our next outdoor service project. Dress warmly in winter gear and help us sort books from the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository for recycling. If the forecast changes the event will be canceled and you'll be notified.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Campus Sustainability
Contact: Zachary Hayes, greenbg@bgsu.edu
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10. Disability, Love and Relationships
Date and Time: From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Location: BTSU 316
Learn more about the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity!
Description: This will be a conversation about being disabled and love and relationships.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Student Connections and Opportunity
Contact: Val Erwin, verwin@bgsu.edu
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11. Falcon Letter Community meeting tonight
Date and Time: At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 (tonight).
Location: Olscamp 113
Check out FLC on Instagram!
Description: The Falcon Letter Community has a meeting tonight!
We write bundles of letters for people at BGSU and in the broader Bowling Green community who are going through a difficult time and could use some extra love. We are founded on three key values: creating a space to belong, to uplift the discouraged and celebrate the wonderful.
We have a meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 (tonight) in Olscamp 113.
We can't wait to see you there!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Falcon Letter Community
Contact: President Emily Manuel, emimanu@bgsu.edu
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12. Free Dinner and Bible Study
Date and Time: Dinner from 6-7 p.m. and Bible study from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6.
Location: 612 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Learn more about Active Christians Today!
Description: Join us for a tasty home-cooked meal and fun conversation! All are welcome no matter where they may be in their faith journey. Come just for dinner or Bible study or both! We understand having a busy schedule and would love to have you even if you can’t stay long.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Active Christians Today
Contact: Maia Porter, maiap@bgsu.edu
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13. Game Night
Date and Time: From 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb 7.
Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom
Learn more about the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity!
Description: Join us for music, free food, engaging games and tons of fun!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Student Connections and Opportunity Falcons After Dark
Contact: Adrienna Hutchins, ahutchi@bgsu.edu
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14. Journaling Study for HHS Students
Date and Time: Spring 2025 Semester
Location: Virtual
Register for this study!
Description: We invite students of color in Health and Human Services programs (Allied Health, Applied Health Sciences, Communication Disorders, Criminal Justice, Food and Nutrition, Gerontology, Health Care Administration, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Public Health, Social Work) to participate in a semester-long study to understand your experiences.
For this study, we are collecting journal entries about experiences over the semester from students who are taking biology or chemistry courses. As an incentive, you will receive a /$50 Amazon gift card for completing the journaling entries and a /$25 Amazon gift card for participating in a follow-up focus group.
To participate in the study, indicate interest and provide consent to participate. We kindly ask you to review the consent form closely and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Please direct any questions to Jason Whitfield (jawhitf@bgsu.edu).
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Health and Human Services
Contact: Jason Whitfield (jawhitf@bgsu.edu)
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15. Meet Up Monday: Connections for Commuter and Transfer Students
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.
Location: Off-Campus Student Lounge (BTSU 220)
Learn more about University Transitions!
Description: Commuter and Transfer students are invited to stop by the Off-Campus Student Lounge in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union for a time to connect with support staff and campus resources. Stop by for conversation, answers to your questions and opportunities to get connected with resources specifically for commuter and transfer students. Come and go as you please and light refreshments, giveaways and more will be provided. The Office of Orientation and Transitions looks forward to seeing you!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Orientation and Transitions
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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16. Monday Late Nights
Date and Time: From 5-7 p.m. on Mondays.
Location: Hayes Hall, Room 280
Learn more about the Center for Women and Gender Equity!
Description: A space where students can study, chat with friends, ask about resources or even just do an activity!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Center for Women and Gender Equity
Contact: Tatiana Zeadker, tzeadke@bgsu.edu
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17. Paid research study participation
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. depending on participants' availability.
Location: Psychology building, 4th floor
Participate in this study!
Description: We need your help with cutting-edge research in cardiovascular health being conducted in the Department of Psychology!
Participate in a 65-75 min single-session study for a $15 Amazon gift card, 1.5 SONA credit or $5 Amazon gift card+1 SONA credit for compensation.
What the session entails:
- Filling out questionnaires
- Complete two challenging tasks while your heart rate is recorded
Eligible participants must be:
- 18 years old or older
- Never diagnosed with Raynaud’s disease or have circulatory problems
- Never diagnosed with heart problems or high blood pressure
- Not currently diagnosed with a pain-related condition
Click on the link to complete a 3-min survey to determine your eligbility! If you are eligible to participate, the researcher will reach out to you using the email address/phone number you provided as soon as possible to schedule a session.
Check out the flyer here!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Psychology
Contact: Sam Lim, clim@bgsu.edu
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1. Simplify citation with RefWorks
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, Feb. 10.
Location: Online via Zoom
Register for this session!
Description: Streamline your research and reduce citation stress with RefWorks, a powerful citation management tool available for free through University Libraries. Attend the “Managing Your Citations with RefWorks” workshop hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and facilitated by the University Libraries to learn how to effortlessly organize your sources, create bibliographies and manage multiple research projects with ease.
This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students and staff are welcome and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp.
Learn more about this session and other sessions in the series.
Advance registration is required. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)
Date and Time: At 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Location: BTSU Theatre
Learn more about the 3MT!
Description: Want to share your research? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition is a great place to hone your presentation and research communication skills while sharing your knowledge in three minutes using a single static PowerPoint slide. You will want to use language that someone who is not in your field, will still understand. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7 (entries received after that date will be considered if space is available).
Competitors need to submit their presentation slide by 5 p.m. on Feb. 14.
The BGSU competition will be held Feb. 20 in the Union Theatre and will offer the following prizes:
- 1st Place: $500
- 2nd Place: $300
- 3rd Place: $200
The first-place winner will also be entered into the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3MT competition, which will be held on April 4 in Indianapolis, IN.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate College
Contact: Kim Fleshman, kflesh@bgsu.edu
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1. Create Micro-Learning Videos to engage your students
Date and Time: From 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register for this session!
Description: Learn to create effective micro-learning videos that deliver engaging, accessible content in small, focused segments. Explore the principles of micro-learning, align videos with learning objectives and discover tools for high-quality video creation in the CFE session "Best Practices for Creating Engaging Micro-Learning Videos.”
Learn more about this session and other CFE sessions.
Advance registration is required for all CFE events. Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members, unless noted otherwise.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
2. Excel Training Workshops for Administrative Staff
Date and Time: From 10:30 a.m. to noon on select Tuesdays in Feb. and March.
Location: Hybrid (In-person and on Zoom)
Register for this workshop!
Description: Excel Training Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Location: Hybrid (In-person and on Zoom)
Dates
- Feb. 18: Session I Excel Introductory (Limit 30)
- Feb. 25: Session II Excel Intermediate (Limit 30)
- March 11: Session III Excel Advanced (Limit 30)
- March 18: Session IV Excel Open Office Hours (Limit 30)
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Administrative Staff Council
Contact: Administrative Staff Professional Development Committee, ascpd@bgsu.edu
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3. Get started with Canvas New Quizzes
Date and Time: From 2-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)
Register now!
Description: New Quizzes is Canvas’s new assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and will be replacing Classic Quizzes. New Quizzes offers new features, question types and a new interface. Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) for their virtual workshop, “Getting Started with Canvas New Quizzes,” to learn about this tool. In this workshop, you will learn how to create questions in an item bank and how to utilize the item bank in a quiz.
To learn more about session and other CFE sessions, visit the Session Catalog page of the CFE Website.
Advance registration is required for all CFE events. Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members, unless noted otherwise.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Center for Faculty Excellence, cfe@bgsu.edu
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4. Got disengaged students? Join this CFE dialogue session
Date and Time: From 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register for this session!
Description: Are you facing challenges with student engagement and motivation in your classroom? Join Amy Cook, Teaching Professor in the English Department and CFE Faculty Associate, for a dialogue session, “Reengaging Our Learners: Classroom Implementations,” designed to address these common issues. In this interactive 1-hour session, you will collaborate with colleagues from across campus to discuss concerns related to attendance, deadlines, classroom interactions and more. Participants will share experiences and brainstorm proactive strategies for re-engaging learners. To enhance the discussion, short articles will be provided in advance for optional pre-reading.
Learn more about this session and other CFE sessions.
Advance registration is required. Registration closes one business day before the event. 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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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5. HR Training: Boundary Setting: Building Healthy Skills (From our EAP)
Date and Time: From 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Location: Virtual
Register for this training!
Description: Join us for the training Boundary Setting: Building Healthy Skills with Holly Brown from our EAP, All One Health (Formerly Impact Solutions) at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11. Poor boundaries can affect individuals negatively in their personal lives and professional environments. This session will help us to understand what boundaries are and how to set healthy boundaries, leading to feeling more empowered in our environment. Become more comfortable expressing what your boundaries are and how powerful this activity can be. In addition, you will learn how to become aware of others’ boundaries as well. For questions or concerns, please reach out to Suzi Saunders-O’Herron, M.Ed, HR Training Specialist, at smsaund@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Human Resources
Contact: Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, smsaund@bgsu.edu
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6. Join the NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge
Date and Time: From Feb. 24 to March 9.
Location: Virtual
Learn more about the NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge!
Description: Are you interested in developing a daily writing practice? Do you want to discover a writing community and gain supportive accountability? Join the NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge! The NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge consists of writing for 30 minutes every day - Monday through Friday - for two weeks: Feb. 24 to March 9. For more information on the challenge and to sign up, visit the NCFDD website. Registration ends Feb. 14.
All BGSU faculty, staff, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars have access to NCFDD, which provides professional development, training and mentoring activities.
Learn more information on accessing your BGSU-sponsored membership.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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7. Learn how to identify machine-generated texts in assignments
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)
Register for this session!
Description: Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries for the new interactive workshop, “AI or Authentic: Identifying Machine-Generated Texts in Assignments.” During this interactive session, you will explore the markers of text written by generative AI, analyze a text to determine if it’s written by AI and discuss how to discuss AI-generated writing with students.
This is the first session in the “AI-Ready Assignment Design” series. If you attend three sessions in this series, you will be eligible to receive the AI-Ready Assignment Design email signature stamp. Learn more about this session.
Advance registration is required for all CFE events. Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members, unless noted otherwise.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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8. Make this your most productive semester yet
Date and Time: From noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Location: Virtual
Learn more about NCFDD!
Description: Do you need to have a breakthrough in your writing and research productivity? Join NCFDD’s live webinar, “5 Secrets to a Super Productive Semester,” where you will learn how to avoid the biggest mistakes academic writers make during the academic term and how to maximize your research and writing productivity. Register for this webinar by logging into your BGSU-sponsored NCFDD account and visiting the Events tab.
All BGSU faculty, staff, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars have access to NCFDD, which provides professional development, training and mentoring activities.
Learn more information on accessing your BGSU-sponsored membership.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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9. Master data visualization for impactful communication
Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register for this session!
Description: Unlock the power of effective data visualization in this fourth session of the Quantitative Data Analysis and Visualization Series, “Best Practices for Data Visualization,” hosted by the Center for Family and Demographic Research and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Explore the neuroscience and psychology behind visual communication, learn about key design elements and discover best practices for creating accessible visuals. Tailor your data presentation skills to captivate and inform diverse audiences with clarity and impact.
Learn more about this session.
Advance registration is required. Registration closes one business day before the event.
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), Center for Family and Demographic Research
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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10. Research Spring Workshop Series - GrantForward
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 14.
Location: Virtual
Register for this workshop!
Description: GrantForward: How to Find Funding and Advance Your Research
With over 21,000 sponsors, GrantForward is a dynamic database that simplifies the grant search process and helps scholars find funding opportunities, set grant alerts and receive personalized grant recommendations.
In this interactive session, you will learn how to use GrantForward to identify relevant funding opportunities to support your research, scholarship and creative work. By completing this workshop, you should be able to:
- Create your GrantForward account.
- Establish your GrantForward research profile to showcase your work and receive personalized grant recommendations.
- Strategically identify funding opportunities and sponsors.
After providing a brief overview and introduction to GrantForward, we will provide a practical tutorial on how to find, save and set alerts for funding opportunities. Next, workshop participants will receive guided assistance on how to search for funding that is relevant to their own research, scholarship and creative work.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Division of Research
Contact: Emma Montgomery, eemontg@bgsu.edu
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11. Research Spring Workshop Series - SciENcv
Date and Time: From 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Location: Virtual
Join the workshop!
Description: SciENcv: How to Create Your Biosketches and Communicate Your Scholarly Contributions
Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) is a centralized system that allows researchers to develop and maintain biosketches for their grant proposals and annual reports.
In this interactive session, you will learn how to use SciENcv to document and communicate your scholarly contributions. Specifically, by completing this workshop, you should be able to:
- Create and access your SciENcv account.
- Use SciENcv to prepare a biosketch.
- Export your biosketch.
After providing a brief overview and introduction to SciENcv, we will provide a guided tutorial on how to create and access one’s SciENcv account. Next, workshop participants will receive guided assistance on how to use SciENcv to develop and export their biosketches.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Division of Research
Contact: Emma Montgomery, eemontg@bgsu.edu
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12. Seeking Your Support: Share OSC’s Summer STEM Camps
Date and Time: Summer 2025
Location: The Ohio Supercomputer Center
Learn more about OSC's Summer STEM Camps!
Description: My name is Lexi Biasi. I’m part of the communications team at the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), a program of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. I’m reaching out to request your help in promoting OSC’s summer camp opportunities to your faculty and staff through institutional messaging.
These residential camps are popular among young learners, offering middle and high school students hands-on STEM experiences:
Unleash your inner innovator at OSC STEM Camps this summer
The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) offers immersive summer programs designed to spark curiosity and build STEM skills in Ohio students through hands-on experiences and collaboration.
STEM Institute: For 9th-11th graders to explore high-performance computing, programming and data visualization using cutting-edge tools.
Youth STEM Institute: For 6th-7th graders to develop STEM fundamentals, solve real-world problems and unleash their creativity.
These camps are a fantastic opportunity for young learners to engage with STEM in a meaningful and inspiring way.
Visit our website to learn more and apply by April 1.
Please let me know if you’d like additional information. Thank you for your consideration!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Ohio Supercomputer Center
Contact: Lexi Biasi, lbiasi@oh-tech.org
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13. Unlock Student Potential Using Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL)
Date and Time: From 2-3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14.
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register now!
Description: Join the CFE workshop, “Unlocking Student Potential Using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL),” led by CFE Faculty Associate and Associate Teaching Professor, Dr. Subha Nagarajan to explore POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning), a student-centered instructional approach where students collaborate in teams on guided inquiry activities. In this virtual session, you will learn about the different student roles, the learning cycle and the process skills essential for implementing POGIL in your classroom.
To learn more about session and other CFE sessions, visit the Session Catalog page of the CFE Website.
Advance registration is required for all CFE events. Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members, unless noted otherwise.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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