“Blue Notes” is a community-engaged experience in discovering how we can promote healing and our movement toward aliveness through art-making. In this conversation-workshop, Dr. Jones draws on practices from her training in Embodied Social Justice, Theatre of the Oppressed, and Theatrical Jazz to guide those gathered through a series of sonic, writing and movement experiences to uncover our “Blue Notes”—truths in our lives that are seldom expressed but can support us in our wholeness. This engaged workshop is an opportunity to think about the connections between intellectual projects and liberation, with particular attention to the ways that Africana spirituality emerges as a healing framework.All of Dr. Jones’ work rests on the premise that deep inner liberation is a necessary building block for lasting social transformation. She has provided workshops for domestic violence first responders through Safe Space (now The Safe Alliance) in Austin, Texas; for The Austin Project which she founded to use artmaking as a productive examination of inner wounds among women of color and our allies; and for The Diaspora Project which gathered Black women throughout the African diaspora to examine how anti-Blackness has created divisions among potential allies.Dr. Jones holds a Ph.D. from New York University, and is a Professor Emerita from the African and African Diaspora Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin, a mother, a Queer wife, and a curious sojourner. For more information about her work see: https://ournextnow.com/called-by-water

Join us for a Senior Champagne Toast Celebration! Doors Open at 5:15 p.m. | Toast Starts at 6 p.m. | Group Photo at 6 p.m. | Mingle from 6:15-7 p.m.Congratulations to our Falcon graduates! Welcome to the F.O.L.D., (Falcons of the Last Decade), a special alumni community celebrating and staying connected with our recent graduates. We hope you can join us for this champagne toast in celebration of YOU and all you have accomplished during your time as a BGSU student.But the journey doesn’t stop here! Come and hear what it means to be an alumni and the benefits available to you while enjoying giveaways, time with friends, a little nostalgia, photo opportunities, and of course a champagne toast - on us!🥂*Choice of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling juice available. **Attendees must be a graduating senior to attend. Fall ’24 graduates eligible.✨Event Extras:Words of wisdom from the Alumni BoardBGSU branded champagne glass for the first attendeesPhoto opportunity! – Backdrop and BGSU marquis letters availableDid you fill out your BGSU Graduation Survey? Alumni mug pickup is available at this event!

Attention all men of color on the campus of Bowling Green State University: Are you interested in an evening filled with interactive activities, refreshments, meaningful discussions, supportive networking and opportunities to meet peers with similar experiences? Join us every other Wednesday in Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 316 from 6-8 p.m. for the K.I.N.G.S. of Color General Body Meeting.Our general bodies consist of an introduction to our organization and the executive members, followed by activities, discussions and speakers, and of course refreshments, with the theme of the event changing every time we meet, whether that be navigating a PWI, or leadership on campus, or mental health, those are just a few examples.K.I.N.G.S. is an organization created by black men specifically for black men and is the only organization of its kind on campus. Our mission being to be a servant of the community, striving for excellence, dignity and compassion, while vouching for self advocacy and brotherhood. We encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to join us and let us hear your voice!If you're interested in learning about us and/or officially joining our organization and our community of men of color, you can do just that at this event. To keep up with us, follow our Instagram, @koc_bgsu, or email President gavenp@bgsu.edu with questions.

The 57th annual competitions in musical performance will take place December 4-7, 2024. Preliminary rounds will occur December 1-6 in Kobacker Hall, beginning each day at 9 a.m. The final round of competition will take place December 7 beginning at 10 a.m. in Kobacker. Winners of the competition will be featured soloists with the BG Philharmonia on February 15, 2025.

Are you a graduating senior this December? Keep an eye out for the BGSU Graduation Survey, which will be sent to your BGSU email account!👉Fill out the survey and come pick up your free mug on the second floor in the Student Union from 10-3 during the week of Dec. 2-6!

Facilitators: Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)Session Type: Info SessionSession Category: ScholarshipDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Each academic year, the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) works with Faculty Associates to design and facilitate learning experiences and resources for the BGSU teaching community and to provide insight on CFE programming and projects. Faculty Associates are passionate about teaching, learning, and sharing their knowledge and expertise with members of the BGSU teaching community.During this session, you will:Learn about Faculty Associate Program.Understand what is expected of Faculty Associates.Ask any questions you may have about being a Faculty Associate. Find out how you can apply to be a Faculty Associate.The CFE Faculty Associate program is open to full-time faculty (tenure-track and QRF), adjunct faculty, and staff members who are instructors of record.To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 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.