Join BGSU Dining and the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity for the start of Black History Month! Social House will be offering a specially curated menu, crafted by a talented chef to honor and celebrate the rich history and cultural heritage of the Black community.Don't miss this great opportunity to come together for a relaxed meal, to connect, discuss ideas and build relationships in a casual setting.This event is open to all students. Off-campus students in need of a meal swipe, please contact Adrienna Hutchins at ahutchi@bgsu.edu.

Facilitator: Division of Inclusion and BelongingSession Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Equity & Access, Success & BelongingDuration: 3 hoursModality: In-person (see registration form for location of each session)Description & Learning Outcomes:The Safe Zone Project at Bowling Green State University promotes awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Its goals are to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ people and issues, create gender-inclusive change on campus and in society, and form an understanding of the impact of intersectionality on identities and systems. The project aims to improve the climate for LGBTQ+ individuals at BGSU and make allies visible and involved with LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.In this session, you will:Clarify your understanding of basic/intermediate LGBTQ+-related definitions. Develop and/or advance your understanding of socialization. Clarify your understanding of gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and various orientations. Learn about US LGBTQ+ policies/law, specifically in the state of Ohio. Identify job-relevant behaviors and techniques rooted in allyship. Develop an action plan. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite 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.

"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.

The Center for Women and Gender Equity is partnering with Wood County Hospital for their annual donation drive! Donated items will benefit the Wood County Hospital SANE Department and Community Outreach programs. We are seeking new hygiene products, clothing, and other items, including but not limited to:TissuesShampoo/conditionerSoapDeodorantWashclothsTowelsLotionToothbrushes/toothpasteHair brushes/combsMouthwashToilet paperMenstrual productsLaundry soap/pods and dryer sheetsHatsGlovesFootwear (shoes and socks)Pregnancy clothingWinter clothingSweats/sweatshirtsBlanketsSleeping bags (for 0-10 degree cool weather)Water resistance coats/clothingCoats/jackets (adults)BootsIf you wish to donate, you can buy items from the Donation Drive Wishlist and have them delivered to the CWGE or drop off donations in 280 Hayes Hall. The donation drive runs for the whole month of February.

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!

Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services presents the 2025 Crocheting for a Cause Launch! Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 12-3p in 203 Hayes Hall (CWGE Conference Room).Crocheting for a Cause is a yearly campaign to bring awareness to sexual violence and show support of survivors. GVPES supplies crocheting/knitting supplies and encourages participants to work at their leisure throughout February and March. All completed pieces are gathered in early April and added to the existing collection to form our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Yarn Storm.The Launch is a great time to pick up your supplies, meet other crafters, and learn more about our SAAM Yarn Storm. Don’t know how to crochet/knit but still want to participate? No problem! Staff will be on hand to teach the basics.If you are unable to attend, stop by 278 Hayes Hall Monday-Friday, 9a-5p to pick up supplies. Can’t make it over to Hayes? We can make arrangements for delivery.All finished pieces turned in by April 1st will be included in the SAAM Yarn Storm.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 gvpes@bgsu.edu