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Campus Update
Monday, March 18, 2024

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  1. Finalists for Dean of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering on campus
  2. Canvas maintenance scheduled for March 21
  3. Education Labor Forum Event
  4. Free cycle class and the role of bikes in women's empowerment
  5. Free movie screening of "No Más Bebés"
  6. Free STI testing sign-ups and contraceptives
  7. In the Round: Traci Sorell
  8. Last two days to register for Peru service learning trip
  9. Present your research/scholarly/creative work at the annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship
  10. Public reading by Austrian Writer in Residence Katherina Braschel
  11. Sexual health education
  12. TEDxBGSU is this Thursday
  13. 2024 Spring Primary Election with BGSU Votes
  14. Level Up Your Self-Care: Video game night at Jerome Library tomorrow
  15. Tonight: Join the Chinese Club for Aesthetics of Chinese Kung-fu Cinema
  16. Trivia Night
  17. UWP Writing Showcase
  18. CSS/FMS/HCM post-upgrade access troubleshooting
  19. BGSU fax server maintenance scheduled for March 21
  20. GCA 11th Annual Conference Registration
  21. Join UAO and QTSU for a Late Night Drag Show Brunch
  22. Storytelling Event: Narratives of Adversity and Hardship

Students

  1. Come for a Bachelor’s, leave with a Master’s
  2. Disney On-Campus
  3. Explore Chinese Cinema this Fall
  4. Leadership Institute Resume Workshop
  5. Participate in a focus group for a chance at a $25 Amazon gift card
  6. Popular Culture Studies BGP class offered online this summer
  7. Register for the Life Design Leadership Certificate
  8. Transfer Student Association first meeting tomorrow
  9. Voluntary Dental Insurance
  10. Want higher wages? Attend the Advocating for Higher Wages Forum
  11. Clean Earth Challenge litter cleanup volunteer opportunity
  12. Drop in at Falcon 2 Falcon this week
  13. Join a focus group, get free food and service hours

Graduate Students

  1. CFE Workshop: Understanding Copyright

Faculty/Staff

  1. Become a CFE Faculty Associate
  2. CFE Workshop: BGP Assessment Process Discussion
  3. Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2024
  4. Learn how to support your military-connected students
  5. Need to create a SAAC Assessment Plan?

Firelands

  1. All-College Book: Soda floats and book quotes
To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in any event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

Campus Update Archive


1. Finalists for Dean of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering on campus

Date and Time: From 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Location: BTSU 206

Description: Finalists for the Dean of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering will be on the Bowling Green campus the weeks of March 18 and March 25. Each candidate is giving a presentation followed by a Q&A session in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theatre. The BGSU community is invited to attend the in-person presentations or view them via livestream.

Wael Mokhtar will present from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Their credentials are available on the Provost’s website and information about the remaining candidates will be available shortly before they visit campus.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of the Provost

Contact: Caprice Roberson, croberson@bgsu.edu

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2. Canvas maintenance scheduled for March 21

Description: Instructure has scheduled Canvas maintenance from 12:05-4:05 a.m. on Thursday, March 21. During this timeframe, Canvas may be unavailable.

Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS

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3. Education Labor Forum Event

Date and Time: From 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: BTSU 201

Description: The BGSU-FA, the faculty union, is hosting an Education Labor Forum: Uniting Against Legislative and Electoral Challenges. Panelists will discuss legislative threats to higher education (including SB83) and ongoing actions to further centralize control over K-12 education. There will be an overview of the general political and electoral landscape in Ohio heading into November elections.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU-FA

Contact: Dr. Lori Liggett, lorilig@bgsu.edu

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4. Free cycle class and the role of bikes in women's empowerment

Date and Time: From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: SRC Studio A

Register for the cycle class.

Description: Women’s History Month Cycle Class: Bicycles and Women’s Empowerment

• Cycle class: 6:30-7:15 p.m.

• Education Session: 7:15-7:30 p.m.

Join Falcon Fitness and the Office of Health and Wellness for a free cycle class in honor of Women’s History Month. Enjoy an engaging cycle class and learn more about the critical role bicycles played throughout the history of women’s empowerment in the United States.

When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password. Select Fitness and then the Free Women’s History Month Cycle Class!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness

Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu

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5. Free movie screening of "No Más Bebés"

Date and Time: From 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: BTSU 315

Learn more about the Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community.

Description: Join the BGSU Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community as we host a free screening of the film "No Más Bebés." We will have free popcorn and soda (while supplies last)! This film covers the story of immigrant women suing after experiencing the heartbreak of forced sterilization. Afterward, a professor knowledgeable in the topic will debrief the film and be able to answer questions and facilitate conversation around the hard topics at hand.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community

Contact: Thomas Edge, tjedge@bgsu.edu

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6. Free STI testing sign-ups and contraceptives

Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

Location: Union Tables

Learn more about the Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community.

Description: Join the BGSU Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community at the tables inside of the Union to sign up for free STI testing, receive free safer sex kits (and a few other surprises!), learn more about the Social Justice Learning Community and get important resources for the BG community.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community

Contact: Thomas Edge, tjedge@bgsu.edu

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7. In the Round: Traci Sorell

Date and Time: From 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22.

Location: Olscamp 101

Learn more about the event.

Description: In the Round: a guest speaker series featuring Native American Creatives welcomes Traci Sorell, author of multiple award-winning children’s and YA books, including "Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer" and "We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga." Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, in Olscamp 101 for Sorell’s campus talk, which will be followed by a book signing (several of Sorell’s titles will be available for purchase). This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU In the Round speaker series

Contact: Heidi Nees, hlnees@bgsu.edu; Jenn Stucker, jstuck@bgsu.edu

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8. Last two days to register for Peru service learning trip

Date and Time: From Saturday, May 18, to Sunday, May 26.

Location: Lima, Peru

Please visit the link in our Instagram bio (@medlifebgsu) titled "BGSU SLT."

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 Tuesday, March 19.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: MEDLIFE

Contact: Kamille Smith, kamills@bgsu.edu

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9. Present your research/scholarly/creative work at the annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship

Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.

Location: BTSU Ballroom

Register your project for the symposium.

Description: Show off your work, practice your presentation skills and build your resume!

Registration for poster and oral presentations now open for the annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship.

Deadline for presentation registration is March 22. Extensions can be given if arranged in advance by contacting CURS director, Dr. Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu.

Both poster and oral presentations by BGSU and NW Ohio undergraduate students from any field or discipline are welcomed. Prior or current CURS funding is not required for presenting at the symposium.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)

Contact: Cordula Mora, cmora@bgsu.edu

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10. Public reading by Austrian Writer in Residence Katherina Braschel

Date and Time: From 7:30-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: Shatzel Hall 101

Description: Please join the Department of WRLD for a public reading by our Max Kade Writer in Residence at BGSU, Katherina Braschel.

Ms. Braschel was born in Salzburg, Austria, and lives and works in Vienna. She is the recipient of numerous literary prizes and honors and is teaching a course in creative writing in German at BGSU this semester. She will be reading from her 2020 book entitled "Es fehlt viel" [There's a Lot Missing] and from her forthcoming novel "Heim holen" [Getting Home]. The translations are by Dr. Geoffrey Howes, professor emeritus in German.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of WRLD Languages and Cultures

Contact: Christina Guenther, cguenth@bgsu.edu

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11. Sexual health education

Date and Time: From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: Student Recreation Center

Register for HIV testing.

Description: The Office of Health and Wellness provides this designated time and place to have private conversations with health professional, Danielle VanFleet, HIV testing coordinator, about safer sex. Bring your questions and discuss concerns on topics such as disease prevention, sexuality and reproductive health, contraception options, relationships and risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Free safer sex kits and free condoms are available during the sessions to all BGSU students.

Call 419-372-9355 or register online to make an appointment today! A real name is not needed when making an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness

Contact: Office of Health and Wellness, wellness@bgsu.edu

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12. TEDxBGSU is this Thursday

Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 6p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Location: BTSU Ballroom

Register for TedxBGSU!

Description: Feeling culturally curious? Need an energy boost? TEDxBGSU has you covered!

This year's TEDxBGSU brings 20 inspiring talks to campus focused around five of the six design-thinking mindsets: Be Curious, Collaboration, Reframe, Take Action and Share Your Story. These 20 individuals promise to share their idea worth spreading with the BGSU community and inspire a new generation of innovators change makers to lead the public good.

TEDxBGSU 2024 is presented in special collaboration with the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design and the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections.

Don't miss out, register for the event before this Thursday!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

Contact: Kendra Lutes, klutes@bgsu.edu; Mikayla Russ, mruss@bgsu.edu

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13. 2024 Spring Primary Election with BGSU Votes!

Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

Location: BTSU Oval and BTSU Sky Bank Room (201A)

Volunteer with BGSU Votes!

Description: Celebrate and serve with BGSU Votes for the upcoming Ohio spring primary election on March 19. Students who register for this volunteer opportunity will be representing BGSU Votes at the BGSU Votes tent located in the Union Oval or at the on-campus polling location inside of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. This nonpartisan initiative aims to educate and support BGSU students through the voting process. Students will assist in helping students find their polling location and pass out commemorative BGSU Votes pins.

Meeting location: Please meet at the BGSU Letters in the Union Oval or outside of the Sky Bank Room in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union (201A) at the start of your volunteer shift.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Votes, C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

Contact: Lyndsey Johns, lyndsej@bgsu.edu

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14. Level up your Self-Care: Video game night at Jerome Library tomorrow

Date and Time: From 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

Location: Jerome Library, Browne Pop. Culture Library, 4th Floor

Register for this event.

Description: Join Level Up Your Self-Care, a unique grad student-run event! Unwind from school, meet new friends and explore gaming as self-care. It's more than games; it's about relaxation, connection and discovering fun ways to de-stress. Dive in and level up your self-care with us!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Recreation and Wellness; University Libraries

Contact: Josh Anderson, joshand@bgsu.edu

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15. Tonight: Join the Chinese Club for Aesthetics of Chinese Kung-fu Cinema

Date and Time: From 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18.

Location: BTSU 208

Learn more about the Chinese Language and Culture Club.

Description: The film “Shadow”, directed by world-famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou, centers around a story about the intrigues of an ancient minister and his double. An orphan, named Shadow, has been secretly imprisoned since he was eight years old. After going through political chaos, he strives to find his identity and freedom. “Shadow” combines a spectacular choreography of martial arts, lavish Chinese aesthetics and an intriguing plot, which makes it one of the best Kung-fu films.

Dr. Min Yang of the BGSU Chinese Program will introduce the Chinese Kung-fu genre. Dr. Yang also will hold a short Q and A after the screening.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Chinese Language and Culture Club

Contact: Min Yang, ymin@bgsu.edu

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16. Trivia Night

Date and Time: From 6-7 p.m. on Monday, March 18.

Location: BTSU 316

Read more about the Social Justice Learning Community

Description: Join the BGSU Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community in a Trivia Night full of prizes and fun! With 5 rounds of sex ed and reproductive health-themed trivia, you may just win a bag full of art supplies, robots, candy and more! This is a fun, judgment-free zone to laugh while talking about the importance of reproductive health.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Finding Your Voice in Social Justice Learning Community

Contact: Thomas Edge, tjedge@bgsu.edu

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17. UWP Writing Showcase

Date and Time: From 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: Central Hall 114

Find out more about the University Writing Program.

Description: The University Writing Program’s (UWP) Writing Showcase gives students the opportunity to share their writing, research and scholarship with BGSU students and faculty. Join us from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in Central Hall 114 to explore completed and in-progress projects by WRIT 1110 and WRIT 1120 students. We encourage students, faculty, staff and the rest of our campus community to help us celebrate excellence in undergraduate writing!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Writing Program

Contact: Timothy Pyatt, uwp-studentevents@bgsu.edu

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18. CSS/FMS/HCM post-upgrade access troubleshooting

Description: The CSS/FMS/HCM Get Current 2024 with PeopleTools 8.60.11 upgrades are complete. Should you encounter any issues accessing the CSS/Student Center, FMS or HCM applications we recommend you clear your browser cache and try again. For instructions on clearing your cache, please view our Clearing Cache Knowledge Base articles.

If you have any questions, please contact ITS via chat or call 419-372-0999.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS

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19. BGSU fax server maintenance scheduled for March 21

Description: Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform maintenance to the BGSU fax server from 7 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 21. During this time users should refrain from sending faxes as the server may be intermittently unavailable and messages may not be successfully delivered.

If you have any questions, please contact ITS via chat or call 419-372-0999.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS

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20. GCA 11th Annual Conference Registration

Date and Time: March 22-23

Location: The conference will be held in a hybrid format. In-person sessions will be held at the School of Media and Communication, located in the Kuhlin Center. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom.

Register for the Graduate Communication Association conference.

Description: The Graduate Communication Association (GCA) of the School of Media and Communication is organizing the 11th Annual Conference on March 22nd and 23rd, 2024. Our theme this year is Transgressions: Expanding Peripheries Through Inclusive Perspectives. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. In addition to the keynote address, the conference includes student paper sessions and workshops related to research, pedagogy and well-being.

Registration is free and open to all. Please fill the Google Form to register yourself for the conference by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Communication Association

Contact: Jeevani Sammeta, jsammet@bgsu.edu Syeda Zainab Akbar, ssyeda@bgsu.edu

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21. Join UAO and QTSU for a Late Night Drag Show Brunch

Date and Time: From 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18.

Location: Olscamp 101. There is a parking lot at the library that is close to the location.

More about the Late Night Drag Brunch.

Description: UAO and QTSU are hosting a Late Night Drag brunch with free performances, food, music and giveaways! It will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18 in Olscamp 101. Come on down for a great night of drag performances and fun! Admission is free for everyone and community members are welcome!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Activities Organization and Queer Trans Student Union

Contact: Maddie O'Halloran, mohallo@bgsu.edu

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22. Storytelling Event: Narratives of Adversity and Hardship

Date and Time: From 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: BTSU 207

Description: The Graduate Student Senate invites you to join a cultural storytelling event featuring narratives from individuals whose lives and reality have been influenced by the forces of occupation, oppression or discrimination. This presents a chance to establish a safe space dedicated to commemorating, healing and building empathy and relationships through sharing or attentively listening to the stories of impacted people. All students, faculty and community members are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Student Senate

Contact: Ghada Itayem, gitayem@bgsu.edu

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1. Come for a Bachelor’s, leave with a Master’s

Date and Time: From 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 for virtual and from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 for in-person.

Location: Virtual or University Hall, Second Floor Presentation Room

Register for the Come for a Bachelor’s, leave with a Master’s virtual session. Register for the in-person 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: Jennifer Sayre, gradapply@bgsu.edu 419-372-2791

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2. Disney On-Campus

Date and Time: From 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

Location: University Hall 111

Register for the Disney On-Campus info-session.

Description: Interested in working with Disney? A recruiter from Disney will be on-campus March 19th to connect with you and talk about the Disney College Program! Register today to attend an Information Session to learn more about the Disney College Program, hear from a BGSU student who completed the DSP and ask questions!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Kuhlin Career Hub

Contact: Kerry Spitze, kspitze@bgsu.edu

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3. Explore Chinese Cinema this Fall

Description: This Fall, work towards understanding aesthetics, philosophy and society through the study of Chinese cinematic masterpieces, created from the early 20th century to the present! In this course different genres explored include: Kungfu, melodrama, neo-noir, dystopian, pseudo-documentary and animation.

CHIN 4150-1001 (#73734) is taught in English and all films used are provided with English subtitles.

The course meets from 4:30-5:45 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fall registration starts soon...check your MyBGSU student center and know your date!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages and Cultures

Contact: Dr. Min Yang, ymin@bgsu.edu

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4. Leadership Institute Resume Workshop

Date and Time: From 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4.

Location: Education Building 307

RSVP for the Leadership Institute Resume workshop.

Description: Calling all Leadership Institute Alumni!

Looking for a summer internship or employment but need to clean up your resume? Or are you looking to create your resume but are unsure where to begin? We have an exciting announcement to make!

We highly encourage you to take the next steps in transforming your resume to market your skills and experiences throughout your BGSU journey and beyond. You aren’t going to want to miss this opportunity!

Only 20 spots are available, so claim yours by completing the RSVP form here!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

Contact: Katie Chaney, kdchane@bgsu.edu

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5. Participate in a focus group for a chance at a $25 Amazon gift card

Date and Time: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

Location: Kuhlin Center 414

Register for the focus group!

Description: Journalism 4400's Pivot PR agency is hosting a focus group for individuals to discuss their feelings on Metroparks Toledo. Food and beverages will be available throughout the event and participants will be entered to win one (1) $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Journalism

Contact: Kaylee Smith, kmohlma@bgsu.edu

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6. Popular Culture Studies BGP class offered online this summer

Find more summer course offerings.

Description: POPC 1600 103W 41517 – Introduction to Popular Culture is being offered online during the second six-week summer session 6/24-8/2. The course is designed to introduce you to a variety of critical approaches used in the study of popular culture. Although this course will draw on your familiarity with popular culture, we will approach the subject from a scholarly perspective. The overall objective is to explore how popular culture, in all its various forms, not only reflects the world around us but also how it influences the way we perceive the world. Every day we are exposed to thousands of images, sounds and experiences that we understand as natural – as just the way the world is. But this everyday life we take for granted is anything but natural. It is both the product and the creator of a shared worldview. We will examine a wide range of subjects (such as film, television, music, advertising, the internet and geography) using a wide range of critical approaches (such as genre theory, gender studies, semiotics and political economy), so we can better understand how contemporary American culture shapes our lives. This course fulfills the BGP Humanities and Arts requirement or College of Arts and Sciences MDC requirements.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Popular Culture in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies

Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu

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7. Register for the Life Design Leadership Certificate

Date and Time: The first session is from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 27.

Location: Radbill Center

Register for the Life Design Leadership Certificate.

Description: The Life Design Leadership Certificate (LDLC) is a program that will help you develop the mindsets and tools necessary to live a meaningful, purpose-driven life as a leader on campus and beyond. This certificate, will help participants build confidence in navigating an unknown future and make meaningful contributions to their community and organization. This certificate will build on the Life Design framework to empower you to enhance your personal and leadership development.

The LDLC will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays (March 27, April 3, April 10) in the Radbill Center.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Register using the link above.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

Contact: Lyndsey Johns, lyndsej@bgsu.edu

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8. Transfer Student Association first meeting tomorrow

Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

Location: BTSU 407

Learn more about the Transfer Student Association.

Description: The Transfer Student Association is holding their first meeting of the semester! Join us for an opportunity to share your experience and meet other transfer students! Meetings will be held monthly in BTSU 407.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Transfer Student Association

Contact: Everett Weaver, weavepa@bgsu.edu

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9. Voluntary Dental Insurance

United HealthCare Student Resources offers a voluntary dental and vision plan to all BGSU students. To enroll, visit the United Healthcare Student Resources website and enter Bowling Green State University as your school. At the bottom of the following page, you will notice a link for ‘Voluntary Dental/Vision’. Enter your specific information and available plan options with pricing and benefits will appear.

Students do not need to be enrolled in the student health insurance plan to be eligible for the dental and vision plans.

Questions? Contact the Student Insurance Office at studentins@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-7495.

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10. Want higher wages? Attend the Advocating for Higher Wages Forum

Date and Time: At 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Location: Education Building 203

RSVP for the Advocating for Higher Wages Forum.

Description: Undergraduate Student Government is hosting an Advocating for Higher Wages Forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 in Education 203. Hear from BGSU’s Chief Financial Officer about department budgets and participate in a discussion about advocating for higher wages for student employees.

Registration is not required, however, the first 15 people to register will receive a free journal. Register using the link above. Snacks will be provided.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Undergraduate Student Government

Contact: Carly Hitchcock, hcarly@bgsu.edu

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11. Clean Earth Challenge litter cleanup volunteer opportunity

Date and Time: From 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.

Location: Lot 12 around the Perry Field House. Park in Lot 12 near the Falcon Marching Band Practice Field.

Register to be a volunteer.

Description: We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming trash cleanup! Weather permitting, we will be cleaning up trash that's in the bioswales/stormwater detention ponds and grassy areas of Lot 12 by the Perry Field House. All cleanup supplies will be provided. Just bring yourself and dress for the weather. The Clean Earth Challenge is making a difference in communities across America. BGSU will be participating in this movement - so we need you!

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Campus Sustainability

Contact: Zachary Hayes, zmhayes@bgsu.edu

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12. Drop in at Falcon 2 Falcon this week

Date and Time:

• From noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

• From 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

• From noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Location:

• McLeod Hall 330 on Tuesday

• Psychology 102 on Wednesday

• McLeod Hall 330 on Thursday

Description: Struggling with your mental health? Trouble connecting to other peers? Need a safe space to vent? Drop in this week to one of the F2F sessions!

Falcon 2 Falcon is a peer-based and lead group for BGSU students through the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center

Contact: Chimdiogo Onyeani-Nwosu, chimdio@bgsu.edu

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13. Join a focus group, get free food and service hours

Date and Time: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25.

Location: Kuhlin Center, Focus Group Rooms, Fourth Floor

Sign up to participate in the focus group.

Description: Join a focus group and receive free food, drinks and service hours from 10:30-11 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. on March 25 in the Focus Group Room on the fourth floor of the Kuhlin Center.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: PR Class

Contact: Makenna Flores, makennf@bgsu.edu

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1. CFE Workshop: Understanding Copyright

Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Location: Olscamp Hall 106

Register for the Understanding Copyright 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.

Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.

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 and University Libraries

Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu

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1. Become a CFE Faculty Associate

Date and Time: Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12.

Apply to be a CFE Faculty Associate.

Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Faculty Associate Program! Faculty Associates support the work of the CFE by designing and facilitating learning experiences and providing insight on CFE programming and projects. This position is open to full-time faculty and adjunct faculty at BGSU. The CFE is offering a total of 6 Faculty Associate positions next year, including a generative AI Faculty Associate Position being offered in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and a Graduate College Faculty Associate position offered in collaboration with the Graduate College. Faculty Associates who successfully meet the program requirements receive $5,000 for one academic year of service. Visit the CFE’s website for more information and application materials. The deadline for applications is at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence

Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu

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2. CFE Workshop: BGP Assessment Process Discussion

Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10 and from 3-4 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.

Location: Virtual (please register for Zoom link)

Register for the BGP Assessment Process Discussion workshop.

Description: Are you teaching a Bowling Green Perspective course? Do you have questions about the BGP assessment process? Join this virtual workshop, hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Academic Assessment, to review the BGP learning outcomes assessment process and discuss best practices and lessons learned from the general education assessment process. Facilitated by Dr. Jessica Turos, the Associate Director of Academic Assessment, this workshop will walk you through all the steps to submit BGP assessment data via Canvas.

Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and Office of Academic Assessment

Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu

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3. Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2024

The deadline for submitting software requests (for classrooms/computer labs/mobile device carts, etc.) for the Summer/Fall 2024 semesters is April 29. This includes cloud-based software, desktop-based software, mobile apps and domain purchases. All software submission requests (including Canvas LTI integrations) are subject to the university’s software procurement review process, which checks that the software meets accessibility, legal and IT security standards with which BGSU must comply. Software not previously approved by the University can take a minimum of 45 days to be routed through the approval process.

To request software installation, please submit a Lab/Classroom Software Install Request form.

Submissions received after the deadline will be handled in the order received and will not be available for the start of the session/semester.

Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.

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4. Learn how to support your military-connected students

Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Friday, March 22.

Location: Olscamp Hall, Room 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.

Register for the "Learn how to support your military-connected students" workshop.

Description: Do you want to be better able to engage with and support your military-connected students both inside and outside of the classroom? The Center for Faculty Excellence and Nontraditional and Military Student Services will be offering an in-person workshop, “Green Zone: Serving Military-Connected Students at BGSU,” with workshop facilitator, Geoff Roberts, Military Program Coordinator. This workshop will explore the military sub-culture in the United States and resources available to military-connected students at BGSU and in the community.

Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.

CFE workshops are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and Nontraditional and Military Student Services

Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu

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5. Need to create a SAAC Assessment Plan?

Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on March 20.

Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)

Register for the "Need to create a SAAC Assessment Plan?" session.

Description: Are you in the process of developing your Student Achievement Assessment Committee 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

Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and Office of Academic Assessment (OAA)

Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu

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1. All-College Book: Soda floats and book quotes

Date and Time: From 2:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Location: 163 North Building

Description: Author of 'Ma and Me', Putsata Reang wrote in her 2016 article for the New York Times, "There's always hope, even if it's just a little." Hope is a salient theme that permeates her memoir, 'Ma and Me.' In this drop-in book discussion, engage with other readers, at your convenience, over various themes of the book. Soda floats will be available for participants. The event runs from 2:30-4 p.m.; however, it is drop-in, which allows you to come and go at your leisure.

Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

Contact: Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, fireactivites@bgsu.edu

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