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.

Facilitator: Amy Cook, Teaching Professor, English Department & CFE Faculty AssociateSession Type: Dialogue SessionSession Category: Pedagogical Innovation, Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: Olscamp 106Description & Learning Outcomes:Many faculty are experiencing challenges with student engagement, motivation, and performance. Join colleagues from across campus for an interactive dialogue session to share concerns and problem solve collaboratively about topics such as: attendance, deadlines, late work, classroom interactions, group work, reading strategies, and time management. Together, we’ll explore implementations we can make directly as instructors and student behaviors we can recommend for success. Participants will be provided with short articles on these topics in advance of the session and will be encouraged to read one or more of the articles in advance to prepare for the discussion.In this session, you will:Discuss your teaching experiences (both challenges and successes) with faculty and instructor colleagues at BGSU. Collaborate to develop proactive approaches to reengage learners and implement evidence-based teaching and learning strategies. Compile concrete strategies to try in your own classrooms. This session is designed for BGSU faculty and instructors who are currently teaching a course. Participants are welcome to bring devices if it’s helpful to refer to notes, suggested articles, and/or discussion questions.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Faculty Associate CFE 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.

Feeling stressed or just need a pick-me-up? Join the BGSU PAWS Team for a weekly dose of joy and relaxation! These incredible therapy dogs and their amazing handlers are here to brighten your Mondays.📅 When: Mondays, 5-6 p.m. 📍 Where: Student Recreation Center 🗓 Kicks Off: Jan. 13 (No sessions: Jan. 20, March 3, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 11)Don’t miss this pawfect opportunity to de-stress, meet new furry friends, and start your week off right! Come for the fluff, stay for the smiles! 🐕✨Got questions? Email Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 for more info.Visit the BGSU PAWS TEAM web page to learn how to request a therapy dog visit, become a volunteer and more!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, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

Get Ready for a Study Session Like No Other The Learning Commons and Recreation and Wellness have joined forces to bring you Study Power Hour, a two-hour event designed to help you study effectively while staying relaxed and energized.How It Works📚 Study Smarter: Use the Pomodoro Technique to maximize productivity—study for 25 minutes, then enjoy a 5-minute break. Repeat this cycle until the session ends.⌚ Take a Break: Recreation and Wellness will lead engaging activities during your breaks, giving your brain the rest it needs to absorb more information.🔋 Stay Fueled: Enjoy a free dinner provided by the Learning Commons to keep you energized throughout the event.Why Attend?Build effective study habits with proven strategies.De-stress with fun, guided activities.Enjoy a supportive environment with peers who are also working hard to succeed.Don't miss your chance to study smarter, not harder!

Current DMA students will perform a showcase recital as part of our doctoral auditions. If you are interested in applying to our DMA program, please visit our website.