Martial Arts with BenJanuary 14 - April 29 | No class during Spring Break, March 4Available on Tuesdays: 6 - 7:30 PM, Student Recreation Center Classroom, #188Learn taijutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art focused on self-awareness and natural body movement for self-defense. Taijutsu involves unarmed techniques for striking, kicking, blocking, grappling, and throwing, traditional weapon techniques, and methods of evasion and escape from dangerous situations.Open to BGSU students, faculty and staff, ages 14 and up. All ability levels are welcome! Classes are conducted in a supportive environment through which participants can improve their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Drop in to any class, advance registration not required. Wear comfortable clothing.Instructed by BGSU Chief Well-Being Officer, Ben Batey. Ben is a licensed instructor with over 20 years of experience in the art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and currently holds the rank of 6th degree black belt.For More Information Ben Batey: bbatey@bgsu.edu

The Midterm Grading Period runs from February 24th - March 16th. Midterm grades help you answer the question “What would my final grade be if the semester ended today?” Instructors can report midterm grades at any time throughout this grading period, so you need to check your grades throughout this time.

Audition Day for prospective DMA candidates.

The Black Issues Conference is a catalyst in the educational process, offering a forum for exploration of cultural enrichment and issues impacting the African American community at the local, regional, state and national levels and sparking discussion on campus and in the surrounding community.This year marks the landmark 25th conference. Highlights for this year’s conference include: • celebration of 100 years of the life and legacy of BGSU Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethnic Studies James Baldwin • collaboration with the Women of Color Leadership Summit • spotlight panels featuring prominent alumni, faculty, and faculty emeriti • keynote address from award-winning actor, best-selling author and entrepreneur Hill Harper (The Good Doctor, CSI:NY, He Got Game and Lackawanna Blues)This event is open to everyone and is free for BGSU students. Registration is required. Click here to register.Please email bic@bgsu.edu for more information.

Stop in Falcon Square, North, and grab a FREE bite to eat and chat with Dean Dr. Carter about how your semester is going!

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)Session Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1.5 hoursLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Join us for an engaging workshop on using Canvas Studio software within the Canvas LMS! Participants will learn to identify key features of Canvas Studio and discover how to record and edit videos. Additionally, the workshop will cover creating in-video quizzes and discussions, applying auto-closed captions, and utilizing student analytics. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with practical skills to create interactive and accessible video content for their courses. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching with Canvas Studio!In this session, you will:Identify Canvas Studio features. Discover how to record and edit videos. Create in-video quizzes & discussions. Apply auto-closed captions. Utilize student analytics. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 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.