Join the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity to kickoff Latino/a/x Heritage Month by learning basic salsa steps from 7-8PM and then join us for live music from Dayton Salsa Project from 8-10PM to put your new dance moves into practice or just hangout and enjoy the music!------------------------Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun!Weeks of Welcome Aug. 21-Oct. 4 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience.

Come help the campus community kick off Latino/a/x Heritage Month this Friday, Sept. 13 with a FREE salsa dance lesson from Latin Dance Toledo from 7-8 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom and stay for live music by Dayton Salsa Project from 8-10 p.m..To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

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Certification Training courses are offered to students, faculty/staff, and community members and are conducted by American Red Cross certified instructors. Participants must be at least 15 years old.Lifeguarding Blended CourseThe American Red Cross blended learning lifeguarding course prepares you to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in and around the water. The eLearning portion of this class is scenario based and introduces you to the skills that yare practiced and mastered during the in-person skill sessions. Allow approximately 7 hours to complete the eLearning portion, including the final eLearning exam. All participants must complete the eLearning portion and present proof of completion to enter the in-person skill sessions at the Student Recreation Center.Course Prerequisites: 300 yard swim, 2 minute water tread, and brick test. (Goggles may be used for the 300 yard swim, but not for the brick test)The American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is valid for 2 years. Pocket mask is included with the course. Women must wear a one-piece suit, and men must wear draw string swim trunks.October 7 and October 8: 10 AM - 6 PM | Must attend both sessions for certification.SRC Conference Room and Pools Cost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $275 Non-Member: $350Lifeguard Review CourseOctober 13: 8 AM - 4 PMSRC Conference Room and PoolsCost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $129.00 Non-Member: $149.00First Aid and CPR Blended CourseThis is a blended learning course featuring online 2 simulation learnings, which combines web-based learning with an in-class skills session to help prepare you to respond to real-life emergencies. The online portions may take around 3-4 hours to complete and must be completed before the in-class session. Participants must bring a printed out certificate of completion of both online portions in order to be admitted to the in-class session of the class.Friday, September 6: 4 - 8 PMSunday, October 13: 8 AM - NoonCost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $99 Non-Member: $119Registration and payment must be completed by the Monday before the class begins. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.Register in person at the Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk, by calling 419.372.2000, or register online at myrec.bgsu.eduFOR MORE INFORMATION aquatics@bgsu.edu | 419.372.7482 https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/aquatics/certifications-training.html

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is a governing body that oversees multicultural or culturally-based fraternities and sororities on college and university campuses. The MGC organizations at BGSU include Omega Phi Alpha and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. If you are interested in joining one of these organizations, fill out the intent to join form to receive more information.At Bowling Green State University, the Multicultural Greek Council is a place for our organizations with a spotlight on equality, diversity, and progress to gather and lead the efforts for the campus. These organizations promote the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and refugees, LatinX and Hispanic populations, and many more. Together, they provide hands-on service to these causes and bring education to our fraternity and sorority community about pressing issues and crises.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization composed of nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations (BGLOs) or sororities and fraternities. NPHC was founded in 1930 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., with the purpose of fostering unity and cooperation among its member organizations and advocating for the interests of Black college students. To learn more about NPHC, fill out the intent to join form.The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is an umbrella organization for nine historically black, inter/national Greek-lettered organizations that evolved during a period when African-Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded to other college students. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. The individual member is also expected to align with a graduate and/or alumni chapter, following graduation from college to perpetuate the purpose of the council and their individual organizations.