Navigating college as a commuter or transfer student comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to do it alone! Stop by these new Office Hours hosted by Holly Metzger, Coordinator of Orientation and Transitions.WHY ATTEND These hours are designed to help you:Build connections and feel more at home on campusGet personalized answers to your questionsDiscover resources to help balance school, work and lifeFind strategies to achieve your goals and thriveSPRING SCHEDULEWednesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon | BTSU 220 (Commuter Lounge)Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. | Library LoungeTake advantage of this opportunity to get support and succeed — see you there!

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 for your appointment or walk-ins are always welcome A real name is not needed when making an appointment FREE and Confidential HIV Testing - 30-minute results If getting multiple STI tests, results may take more than 30-minutes LGBTQ+ Friendly and Affirming FREE condoms for BGSU students and FREE Safer Sex KitsConsultations and testing conducted at the Student Recreation Center. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis testing is now available for free.Spring 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year.January 15, February 5, 19, March 19, April 2, 16Bring a photo ID to the appointment

Calling all commuter and transfer students! Enjoy a free, come-and-go lunch at Carillon Place. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow students, meet the leaders of the Transfer Student Association and Commuter Student Network, and get to know your peers in a relaxed and welcoming environment.When and WhereDate: Wednesday, Feb. 19 & April 23Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Feel free to drop by anytime)Location: Carillon PlaceWhy You Should AttendFree Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch to fuel your day.Networking Opportunity: Meet other commuter and transfer students, make new connections, and expand your network.Meet Student Leaders: Get to know the leaders of the Transfer Student Association and Commuter Student Network. Learn about resources, events, and opportunities available to you as a commuter or transfer student.

Join the CWGE on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 for the latest event in our Research Seminar series! Dr. Justin Rex, Dr. Nichole Fifer, and Maddi Georgoff-Mench will present '"She's a Family Member": How Community Health Workers Impact Perinatal Mothers' Stress Through Social-Emotional Support and Connections to Programs and Resources.' The seminar will discuss how community health workers help reduce stress and connect mothers to community programs and resources, as well as how medical providers can build more trusting relationships with their matneral patients.Please contact cwge@bgsu.edu to RSVP and let us know if you would like to join in-person or online.

In addition to the physical health benefits of exercise, regular physical activity can positively impact your brain function, boost your mood, and help reduce stress, along with many other enhancements to mental health. Join us for these fun, low-impact movement sessions.January 22 – April 30| No class during Spring Break, March 3 & 5 Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in the Jerome Library, Room 142 Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel Interested in hosting a free Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class? Request a session at www.bgsu.edu/thrive or contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.eduAll sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible.For More InformationKaryn Smith, MPH Health Educator, BGSU Department of Recreation and Wellness Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students.Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.Learn more about "Let's Talk">>__________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.