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Margaret Weinberger, a lecturer in sociology, tapped into her passion for animals for her seminar "Animals in Human Lives", during her BGSU 1910 First Year Seminar class.

The 2015 Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Left to right is Pamela Beall, director and president of MPLX LP, John Mitchell, global practice managing partner of the health care and life sciences practice at Heidrick and Struggles, President Mary Ellen Mazey, Antonio Daniels, NBA basketball star and third-highest draft pick in Falcon basketball history, and Peter Englehart, an entrepreneur, investor and founder of Outdoor Life Network.

President Mary Ellen Mazey and Frieda Falcon join students during Falcon Fanfare.

Jim Obergefell became the “accidental” activist and the face of marriage equality in America. Obergefell, who attended BGSU returned to campus in October to share his story.

BGSU values the efforts and dedication of its faculty and staff who are an integral part of the University’s success. Faculty and staff are part of a diverse and inclusive community that provides real-world lessons and meaningful experiences to students, preparing them to be leaders in their work, communities and the world.

Faculty member Dawn Anderson and students utilize the new Food Science Lab in the College of Health and Human Services.

With Olympic Trials scheduled for 2016, the BGSU swimming and diving program swam in a long-course, dual meet at Akron. The meet was designed to give swimmers an opportunity to qualify for USA Olympic Trials.

Wide receiver Gehrig Dieter pulls in a one handed catch for a touchdown during Falcon football at Doyt Perry Stadium.

Junior Ismail Ali charges the basket during Falcon basketball at the Stroh Center.

Prospective BGSU students learn about the University seal.

BGSU students celebrate May Commencement at the Stroh Center.

Drs. Mike McKay and George Bullerjahn, biology, are leading a team studying harmful algal blooms in Sandusky Bay. It’s part of an overall $2 million Lake Erie water quality initiative by the Ohio Board of Regents.

Drs. George Bullerjahn and Mike McKay, biology, are leading a team studying harmful algal blooms in Sandusky Bay. A special buoy with sensors attached was deployed in the bay July 1, 2015 to gather data, which will be uploaded by satellite link and sent directly to the team’s cell phones for real-time information.

BGSU students devote time volunteering during fall and spring breaks. Instead of spending their fall break at the beach or with family, some BGSU students traveled to Indianapolis and Detroit to do community service as part of BG Alternative Breaks (bGAB).

History and traditions are part of university. Those involved with Bowling Green State University become a Falcon in the land of orange and brown.

A snowy, but beautiful, Bowling Green winter.

Angelica Mormile, right, takes a selfie with her friends as they celebrate August Commencement at The Stroh Center.

2015 ArtsX was held at The Wolfe Center for the Arts and the Fine Arts Center at BGSU. ArtsX features musical and theatrical performances, children’s activities, arts demos, displays, and sales.

BGSU Falcons win the 2015 Marathon Mid-American Conference Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. The 2015 conference title is the second MAC Championship over the last three years for the Falcons and is the 12th MAC Championship in school history.

Members of the BGSU Falcon football team celebrate the 2015 MAC Championship win with President Mary Ellen Mazey.

The largest student organization on campus, the Falcon Marching Band performs at all home football games and various other university functions.

Frieda Falcon soars at the opening of the new Bowling Green Flight Center.

The Bowling Green State University aviation program and Bowling Green Flight Center officially opened the new 16,800 square-foot facility on April 17, 2015. University President Mary Ellen Mazey and Mark Smith, CEO of North Star Aviation, the parent company of Bowling Green Flight Center, led local officials in the ribbon cutting.

President Mary Ellen Mazey with Homecoming King Austin Flores and Queen Maren Legg.

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon '86, '14 (Hon.) was featured in the 2015 New Music Festival.

BGSU students take advantage of sunny days to study outside.

BGSU features new academic programming in forensic biology, forensic chemistry and forensic criminal investigation.

The freshman class of 2019 kick off the University Welcome and Opening Weekend at the Stroh Center.

A selfie with Freddie and Frieda Falcon following commencement ceremonies.

The Administration Building fountain attracts all kinds of campus visitors.

Winter 2015 made BGSU a winter wonderland.

Today's students are master multi-taskers!

A spring day brings students outside of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union to study.

University leaders and deans serve up an Opening Weekend picnic.

Bowling Green State University's male a cappella group Ten40 performs at Opening Weekend 2015.

Campers at Falcon Millionaires joined J. Robert Sebo '58, ’13 (Hon.) center, former chair of BGSU Board of Trustees and retired senior vice president for Paychex Inc., on a tour of his jet. BGSU hosts a one-week financial camp, Falcon Millionaires, each summer in June.

Classic autumn beauty at Bowling Green State University.

Melanie Yarger, her husband Curt, and children Hannah, 9, Nicholas, 8, and Natalie, 5 were chosen as the 2015 Falcon Family of the Year. The honor was presented to them at the Sept. 19 home football game, during Falcon Family Weekend by President Mary Ellen Mazey, right, and Sidney Childs, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs,left.

BGSU Firelands students volunteer at the Victory Kitchen in Sandusky, Ohio . BGSU Firelands community was commemorating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19, 2015 by participating the in the national “Day-of-Service”. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Challenge is an annual community service event that is open to all students, faculty, & staff at BGSU. The event engages over 700 volunteers and more than 45 community partners. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., volunteers serve on MLK, Jr. Day to make it “a day on, not a day off.”

Award-winning photography and design captures the spirit of Falcon Football.

Spirits were high May 7 as the BGSU community gathered to break ground for the new Greek houses.

The BGSU Falcons gymnastics team reached new heights in 2015.

The Stroh Center was packed with 3,500 cheering fans anxious to see which of the nine student entrepreneurs would convince Falcon Alumni Investors to fund their business ideas at The Hatch™. Elsa Vogel received the people’s choice award through text voting which earned her the event’s “Eggy” award for her proposed “Pieces of Me” - a company with a web-based program to create personalized clothing patterns based on personality traits.

Computer Science classoom lab in Hayes Hall

BGSU students in Electric Engineering Technology in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering work with robotics.

In December, the Bowling Green State University hockey team climbed two spots to No. 12 nationally in the USCHO.com poll and one spot to No. 13 in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll

Falcon Flames stay warm at Homecoming 2015.

BGSU students aren't intimidated by cold temperatures.

Bowling Green State University introduced Mike Jinks as its new head football coach on Thursday, Dec. 10.

Falcon student athletes read to visitors at the BGSU 2015 Literacy in the Park.

Senior Ryan James battles for a win in the torrential downpour at Cochrane Field. A total of eight Bowling Green State University men's soccer student-athletes were named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team.

BGSU welcomes Dr. Michael King as band director for the Falcon Marching Band.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day on, not a day off, at BGSU.

In 2015, the BGSU Dance Marathon raised over $340,000 for Mercy Children's Hospital.

BGSU Athletics has named Michael Huger as the 17th head coach in men's basketball history.

Former Board of Trustees Chair Francis C. (Fran) Voll and President Mary Ellen Mazey welcome new head men's basketball coach Michael Huger '94.

BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey (left) and Owens State Community College President Mike Bower after signing the Falcon Express Dual Program agreement providing a clear path for qualifying Owens students to a four-year degree at BGSU.

Dr. Kurt Panter, geology, and Jenna Reindel will visit a place that few people will ever see in their lifetime. The senior from Maumee, who is majoring in geology, and Dr. Panter are part of a National Science Foundation-funded research trip going to Antarctica to study two remote volcanoes.

Brooke Pleger '15 is a three-time All-American who finished third at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in the hammer throw.

Brooke Pleger '15 won her third consecutive Mid-American Conference Championship in the hammer throw in the spring, breaking MAC Championship and overall MAC records in the process.

Former Bowling Green State University men's basketball standout Richaun Holmes was selected at pick No. 37 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. During his senior season at BGSU in 2014-15, Holmes was tabbed the MAC Defensive Player of the Year, earned a spot on the All-MAC First-Team and was named a 2014-15 NABC District 14 All-District First-Team selection. The 6-10 forward led the Falcons in scoring (14.7), rebounding (8.0), blocks (2.7) and minutes (28.8) per game, as well as in field goal percentage at 56.3 percent shooting on the year.

Dr. J. Robert Sebo '58, '13 (Hon.) welcomes guests to the 2015 Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship.

Keynote speaker Jeff Taylor, founder of Monster.com & Eons.com, engages the audience at the 2015 Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship.

BG Falcon Family - Shawn Orr '93,'96 with daughter Anna Orr, a biology major.

BGSU students support a classmate's generous decision to "go bald" at the annual St. Baldrick's event that raises funds aimed at conquering childhood cancer.

President Mary Ellen Mazey sets the stage for the 2015-16 academic year at her Aug. 28 State of the University Address. Lauding the University community's accomplishments, she urged its members to employ innovation to lift BGSU to even higher levels, calling upon everyone to serve as “agents of change.”

BGSU Cheerleaders lead the Falcon fans in the fight song, Ay Ziggy Zoomba, during a football game at The Doyt.

Alumni Laureate Scholar and construction management major Amey Hewitt '15 raised money for a service project when people donated to be able to take pictures with her miniature pig.

Sarah Jasinski graduated from BGSU on Dec. 19 despite being told almost four years ago that she might not be successful in college. Not only did she finish in three and a half years, she also recently was accepted into dental school.

Even layers of outerwear can't hide BGSU smiles.

BGSU students perform in Urinetown in the Donnell Theater at The Wolfe Center for the Arts.

Senior Marjorie Williams bikes across campus between business classes.

Derrick Loy, a 30-year-old who is in his 11th year of active duty service in the U.S. Air Force, visited the BGSU campus for the first time to attend his commencement ceremony.

The 2015 Volleyball season poster featuring junior outside hitter Jelena Sunjic. Sunjic received All-MAC Honorable Mention honors for the 2015 season

Dr. Howard Aldrich '65, a speaker for December 2015 Commencement, received an honorary Doctor of Social Sciences degree from the University.

Emanuele Conti '89 offered words of wisdom to BGSU’s most recent graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 18, 2015.

The BGSU Falcon Cheerleaders lead the football team onto the field for the start of the 2015 Marathon Mid-American Conference Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

Falcon linebacker Austin Valdez battles for the football during the Mid-American Conference Championship Game.

The Class of 2019 is always plugged in, on the go, and high achieving!

Kermit Stroh, who earned an honorary doctorate from Bowling Green State University in 2002 and was named a BGSU honorary alumnus in 2003, was honored with a Champion of Life award at the Mayor's Luncheon Tuesday prior to the GoDaddy Bowl.

If you are not at Playfair, you will miss out! Playfair is a must for any new student wanting to connect with future friends and classmates. This is a FUN, high-energy experience that guarantees you will meet other members of the Class of 2019, and introduce you to hundreds of upper class student leaders. Sponsored by the Center for Leadership, Fraternity & Sorority Life, New Student Orientation, and Athletics.

Welcoming autumn with music and sunshine.

For over 75 years, the School of Art at Bowling Green State University has provided a nurturing environment, encouraging students to express their creative voice in a school where art is innovative, vibrant, and full of possibilities.

The Bowling Green State University women's basketball team celebrate a win over the University of Evansville Aces at the Stroh Center.

Bowling Green State University's Matt Johnson was named the 2015 Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Year as well as the winner of the 34th Vern Smith Leadership Award. Johnson orchestrated one of the best seasons ever out of a quarterback in MAC history, passing for 4,465 yards and a MAC record 41 touchdowns. He led the Falcons to a 9-3 record through the regular season and BGSU's third consecutive MAC East Division title. The Orange and Brown had several impressive wins throughout the season, including road victories at Maryland and Purdue. The Falcons, behind Johnson's leadership and guidance, were the only team in the Football Bowl Subdivision to win six road games, and one of just 10 teams to go undefeated in road games.

Falcon families gathered at BGSU for Family Weekend festivities and the football game at The Doyt against Memphis.

Freddie and Frieda Falcon at The Doyt for the start of the 2015 football season.

A selfie with President Mary Ellen Mazey at Commencement.

Dr. Thomas Snitch receives an honorary degree May 9 during the Commencement ceremony for the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Firelands, where he also served as Commencement speaker.

2015 Athletics Hall of Fame from left to right: Bill Jones '66, Kelly Hunt '14, Dan Bylsma '92, Marcia Saneholtz '64 and Jim Lessig '57, '67.

A cappella group Ten40 poses with President Mary Ellen Mazey at Bravo! BGSU - an evening celebrating the Arts and raising money for student scholarships.

Guests at Bravo! BGSU enjoy an elegant and spirited evening of the arts, with performances and displays by University students throughout The Wolfe Center for the Arts.

With all of the Falcon student-athletes in attendance BG Director of Athletics Chris Kingston announced that the Falcons had come to an agreement with Nike to be its apparel and jersey sponsor.

Celebrating the opening of the new lab spaces are (left to right), Matthew Carroll, junior at Huron High School and College Credit Plus student, Robert Bostwick, president, Bostwick Design Partners, William Balzer, vice president for faculty affairs and strategic initiatives and former BGSU Firelands dean, Mary Ellen Mazey, BGSU president, Daniel Keller, BGSU Board of Trustees, and Andrew Kurtz, dean of BGSU Firelands.

Dr. Steve Lab, professor and director of the Criminal Justice Program (center), and John Liederbach, associate professor of Criminal Justice, examine equipment donated by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) as they prepare students for successful careers with a 480-hour internship requirement that’s double what most programs require.

The Bowling Green State University baseball program has a proud tradition of success, not only at the collegiate level but also at the professional level. Four former Falcons were active in professional baseball this past season, while several others are involved as parts of professional coaching staffs.

The 2015 inductees into the Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame celebrate with Ray Braun, dean of the College of Business Administration, and President Mary Ellen Mazey (second and third from left). Shown left to right are Drew Forhan '81, Kathy Hunt '84, Richard Kappel '69, and Eugene Novak '74. The hall inducts BGSU graduates or honorary degree holders who have achieved excellence in entrepreneurship and have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit that inspires others.

In his May 2015 commencement address, Seshadri Tangutur '87 told students of his journey from his native India to Bowling Green and eventually to his engineering leadership role at technology giant Snapchat.

The Mid-American Conference announced Distinguished Scholar Athletes from 16 winter and spring sports during the 2014-15 academic season as 359 student-athletes were voted by faculty athletic representatives at MAC institutions representing the 'best of the best' from each sports Academic All-MAC Teams. For Bowling Green, 26 student-athletes were recognized (including those honored in multiple sports), including five who boast a 4.00 grade point average. Women's basketball's Deborah Hoekstra, gymnastics' Lauren Feely and Rachel Reis, softball's Emily McClelland and track and field's Natalie Sommerville all stand out with perfect GPA's.

A birds-eye view of a wintry campus scene.

By making the promise to wear the same grey dress for 30 days, 140 women in the BGSU Panhellenic community committed to raising awareness about the realities of sex trafficking and oppression that many women and children in the world are facing today.

Paige Arnold, a conservation biology graduate student, tends the monarch butterflies she is studying to determine the most beneficial types of nectar for the migrating species. Working with Dr. Helen Michaels, biology, and undergraduate Matthew Zach, Arnold's results may help guide conservation efforts.

February 27, 2015 was a special day for the Department of Recreation and Wellness as BGSU faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the Student Recreation Center renovation with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Left to right are Freddie Falcon, Kelsey Hammersmith, Mike Wilcox, Mary Ellen Mazey, Fran Voll, Jill Carr, Steve Kampf, and Frieda Falcon.

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