Professors Daniel Piccolo, percussion and Brian Snow, cello will present a recital in our weekly Faculty Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM LINK

Get ready to hit the ice for an exciting season of adult hockey at Slater Family Ice Arena! Whether you're sharpening your skills or competing at a high level, our spring league offers fast-paced action and camaraderie for all players.RegistrationPlayers must be 18 years of age to register. Before a player is permitted to play in the first game, the following must be completed and on record with the Senior League Commissioner:Set up an online DASH account for Slater Family Ice ArenaPay in full onlineSigned Conduct and League Rules Agreement formIdentification verified (repeated each game at check-in)USA hockey confirmed (online in DASH account)Fees$160 per player$80 per goalieDivisionsPlayers must sign up for a division based on their skill level.Recreational Adult Development Division (RADD) - For players who are at the B-/C/D skill level. This league allows for more experienced players to assist with the pace of the game and help new players gain experience.Skilled Adult Division (SAD) - for more skilled players with past hockey experience in the A/B+ adult hockey level. League management has the final authority to place players into these divisions.SchedulesThe spring season will run from March 10- April 24, 2025.Games will be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.Game times will be scheduled at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m. (and 11 p.m. as needed)Days and times are subject to change based on the number of teams in each league.RostersRosters may have up to 15 players, including goalies. League officials reserve the right to add players to any team with less than 15 players. Players are only allowed to play for one team. There is a limit of five (5) ACHA players from the 2022-23 season on a roster, regardless of the team/school they played for.Game Layout3-minute pre-game warm-up.Three periods, 15 minutes each, running time. The clock will stop to enter penalties. The clock will stop with less than 2 minutes in the third period if the score is within two goals.If time is still left on the curfew clock and the game is tied, there will be a 3-man shootout, followed by a sudden death shootout as long as there is time left on the game curfew clock. All players must shoot once before any player shoots twice.If the game is tied with no time left on the curfew clock, the game will end in a tie.Time-Outs: Each team is allowed one 1-minute time-out per game. There are no time-outs during an overtime period.RulesModified USA hockey rules apply, with the following exceptions:No Body checkingNo SlapshotsUnintentional slapshots will result in a stoppage of play and the faceoff being taken in the offending team's defensive zone.Intentional slapshots or reoccurring offenses by one player will result in a minor penalty.Slap shots occur when a player’s stick comes above the knees while winding up shooting the puck.All slapshot calls are determined at the referee's discretion.

2025 New Student Housing Giveaway!25 lucky winners will get to pick a room in the residence hall of their choice before room selection officially begins, for themself AND a roommate of their choice! That's up to 50 winners – and the earlier you sign your housing agreement, the more chances you have to win!________________________How to EnterSign the 2025-26 Housing and Dining Agreement between Jan. 6 through April 30, 2025.You must be a new student admitted to BGSU for the Fall 2025 Semester to qualify.The month you sign your Housing and Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected.Jan. 6-31 = 4 total entriesFeb. 1-28 = 3 total entriesMarch 1-31 = 2 total entriesApril 1-30 = 1 total entry​​​​​​​This year, an additional 5 students who sign their Housing and Dining Agreement on Jan. 6 will be selected to pick their room before selection!Complete your Housing Agreement TODAY!If you win, you can pick a bed in Centennial Hall, Conklin Hall, Kohl Hall, McDonald Hall, Kreischer or Offenhauer Towers – for yourself and one new BGSU student of your choice.New students who wish to live in Founders Hall must be members of the Honors Learning Community. Because of this, Founders Hall will not be available to select through this giveaway.The randomized drawing will occur by the third day of each month up until May 3. The Office of Student Housing will reach out to each winner through BGSU email and the phone number on file - make sure you have your voicemail box set up! If a winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, their right to the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected.Upon accepting the prize by picking a room before standard room selection, winners agree to participate in social media and other marketing efforts to promote the giveaway.When contacted, the Office of Student Housing will discuss with each winner how to select a room for themself and their chosen roommate.________________________Important Details:Students are not required to have their $200 initial housing payment made to be eligible to win. However, before any student can be assigned to a room, the initial housing payment must be paid.The additional student who is pulled into the room by a winner must have their housing and meal plan agreement signed and paid their $200 initial payment at the time of the room selection. They must also be a new incoming student admitted at BGSU to qualify.This prize does not offer any discount on the housing rate, and each student assigned to a room through this giveaway will be responsible for the full payment of the room in accordance with their student bill. Cancellations to the agreement by May 1, 2025, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancellations after May 1, 2025, will be granted in accordance with the forfeiture schedule.If the winner does not submit an eligible student to be their roommate by the Office of Student Housing deadline, the remaining space will be forfeited.Once a student has won one of the 20 prizes, they will no longer be eligible to win the remaining prizes for this giveaway. Students who have agreed to be the roommate of one of the winners will also not be eligible.The beds selected by the winner and their roommate must be assigned to the same building. Any student who is assigned to a room through this giveaway does not have the right to their room assignment. If one of the students decides to do a room change into a different room/building or cancels their contract, the vacant bed will open up to standard room selection, and a random roommate may be assigned.Returning students who will be enrolled full-time at BGSU are not eligible to win. The Office of Student Housing is not responsible for prize notifications being marked as spam, junk or otherwise hidden from the recipient.

We recognize that April can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CWGE lounge in 278 Hayes Hall will be a designated safe space for anyone who needs time to decompress, meditate, or talk to one of our staff members. Additionally, the lounge is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm—students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage, or a free craft from our craft cart.To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event.If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process.

Hosted by the Schmidthorst College of Business and its Leadership Council Taskforce on AI, led by Mr. John Haggarty, Senior Director, Fortinet, this event brings together faculty, students and industry leaders to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Hear directly from top executives about how Generative AI (Gen-AI) and AI-driven technologies are transforming business operations, decision-making, and workforce dynamics.Michael Carrel – Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Nationwide Financial Michael Carrel leads technology strategy and innovation at Nationwide Financial, overseeing the integration of AI-driven solutions to enhance financial services. With over two decades of experience in financial technology, he is a thought leader in digital transformation and AI applications in banking and insurance. Michael is a proud BGSU alumnus, holding a bachelor’s degree in computer science.Pam Heminger – Senior Vice President, Strategic Procurement & Planning Division, Caterpillar Inc.Pam Heminger directs global supply chain and strategic procurement operations at Caterpillar, focusing on leveraging AI for efficiency and optimization. She has played a key role in AI-driven advancements in supplier management and logistics. Pam brings over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and operations, ensuring businesses remain competitive in an AI-powered world. Pam is a proud BGSU alumna, holding a bachelor’s degree in both production and operations management and procurement and materials management. Tom Bush – Chief Executive Officer, Actual Reality Technologies; Founder, EmpoweredAI Tom Bush is a leader in AI and machine learning, currently serving as the CEO of Actual Reality Technologies and founder of EmpoweredAI. Previously, he was the Head of Product Management for Finance Technology at Amazon, where he spearheaded AI innovations in financial analytics and automation. With expertise in AI-driven decision-making, Tom is passionate about helping businesses adopt AI responsibly and effectively.Amal Muzaffar – Product Manager, Instagram, MetaDr. Shanda Gore – President & Chief Executive Officer, Mays & Associates LTD Dr. Shanda Gore is the founder and President of Mays & Associates, Ltd., a leadership development and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and organizational culture. With over 25 years of experience, she has trained more than 22,000 individuals and works with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to municipalities and athletic organizations. She is also the author of The PinLeader Path – Effective Human and AI Leadership, and the host of the PinLeader™ Podcast, available in 175 countries, and has been featured on the Big10 Network. Dr. Gore is a BGSU alumna, earning a Bachelor of Communications, a Master of Communication, and a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies.

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)Session Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1.5 hoursLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Join us for an engaging workshop on using Canvas Studio software within the Canvas LMS! Participants will learn to identify key features of Canvas Studio and discover how to record and edit videos. Additionally, the workshop will cover creating in-video quizzes and discussions, applying auto-closed captions, and utilizing student analytics. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with practical skills to create interactive and accessible video content for their courses. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching with Canvas Studio!In this session, you will:Identify Canvas Studio features. Discover how to record and edit videos. Create in-video quizzes & discussions. Apply auto-closed captions. Utilize student analytics. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.eduIf you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.