Need a location to study with your friends? Want to work on a group project? Or just want to be around other students to hold yourself accountable? Take action by coming to study in the Radbill Center on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm. These study sessions will be hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors who bring fun energy to long study nights! Study Nights in the Rad begin September 11st and continue until December 4th. Snacks will be provided!The Radbill Center, known as the RAD, is a space for all students to find their place on campus. With a coffee (and tea and hot chocolate) station, along with tables and comfortable seating, the RAD is a great place to hang out, study, work on group projects or relax! Open 8 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday, and 8 am - 5 pm on Friday.For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity and the history department's Chase Fleece for his presentation, ""Marsh Rat" Women: A History of Ohio's Scioto Marsh." Fleece's presentation illuminates the understudied role that women played in reshaping the marsh, an overlooked region in Northwest Ohio that was once proclaimed the "Onion Capital of the World"

Registration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aNHRMGUCAPJGgmOct 4 | 9:30 – 11 am | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 208 Nov 1 | 12 – 1:30 pm | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 316 Nov 13 | 12 – 1:30 pm | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 316The mission of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.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.

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.Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in Jerome Library Room 142Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towelNo classes Oct. 7 & Nov. 11Interested 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

Facilitator: Melissa Yeung, Director of Student Support and Belonging, School of Physical Therapy, & CFE Faculty AssociateSession Type: Dialogue SessionSession Category: Equity & Access, Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:This session will explore strategies to help you create expectations and set boundaries for effective and inclusive graduate student mentoring. You will explore how your own values and worldview have an impact on your graduate student mentoring relationships. At the end of this session, you will also learn how to create a mentoring portfolio to manage your graduate student mentoring relationships.In this session, you will learn how to:Identify how your own values and perspectives influence your graduate student mentoring relationships. Develop a mentoring philosophy that guides your mentoring practice. Create a mentoring portfolio to help develop a positive graduate student mentoring relationship. All BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors and staff who work with, or want to work with graduate students are welcome and encouraged to participate.To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 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.

"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.

Weekly PAWS therapy dog visit at Jerome Library during the Fall 2024 semester!Wednesdays from 4–5 p.m. | Market at Jerome No study hours Nov. 27.Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman or call 419-372-4584.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.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.

Do you have questions regarding health, sex, sexual health, and maybe even questions pondering questions about sexuality? You are free to ask them at Sex in the Dark!We offer you a judgment free and anonymous way of asking questions that you may have!A panel of people from the Division of Community Well-Being, the Division of Diversity and Belonging, the Wood County Health Department, and the University of Toledo Medical Center will be present to answer your questions.The first 100 people receive a free safer sex kit from the Office of Health and Wellness.FREE snacks and raffle prizes.For More Information Kori Koschalk-Newmister korik@bgsu.edu | 419.372.7227

Piano professor Laura Melton will give a recital as part of our weekly Faculty Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM TBA

It's that time of year again where the Student Recreation Center is having thier annual Snowbird Membership Special.Get unliminted access to all of the SRC amenities through May 2, 2025.$139 Per Person | $89 Add Spouse | $20 Add DependentOffer available through December 22Valid through May 2, 205For More Information:Julia Adams - jthatch@bgsu.edu 419.372.2000 https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/student-recreation-center/membership.html

This 30 year+ campus tradition, calls together our community for a harvest-inspired meal and shelf stable, non-perishable goods drive! This meal will feature turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a vegetable. Vegetarian options will be available as well! For dessert we will have fresh baked pies.Cost of admission is a suggested donation of either $3 (cash only) or 2 non-perishable items (unexpired).Donations benefiting the campus food pantry and Firelands College Student Emergency fund.Non-perishable items needed: crackers, pretzels, popcorn & chips, cereal/granola bars, meal kits, microwaveable meals, canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, pasta & pasta sauce, canned fruit & vegetables, cake & muffin mix, rice, canned soup, peanut butter, gravy & gravy mix, olive & canola oil, toilet paper, paper towels, menstrual products, soap, hygiene products, diapers & baby wipes.

Join other peers in our peer-to-peer lead support where you can discuss life concerns, mental health and build connections with other peers!

Mindful MomentsMindful MomentsMondays: 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays: Noon – 12:30 PMAug. 26 – Dec. 12 | VirtualNo session September 2, October 7, October 31, November 11, November 28Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session, open to all faculty, staff, and students. This is a great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practice, and education on tools to promote mental well-being.  Register Online: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9Gv2nNwbOy8OdoIf you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.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.For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

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.Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 PM - Student Recreation Center Studio BRegistration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel No class Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving BreakInterested 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.For More Information Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309

Well-Being at Belonging LoungeWednesday, Sept. 18, Tuesday, Oct. 29 & Thursday, Nov. 14: 2 – 3 PM | BTSU 427 FREE and open to all BGSU students - come as you areFor More Information: Ashley Hartman - ashthom@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/wellness | 419.372.WELL (9355)

Moderator: Shelley W. Moore, Teaching Professor, College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering & CFE Faculty AssociateSession Type: Panel DiscussionSession Category: Pedagogical Innovation, Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Would you like to learn more about what online learners want and need from their online faculty to help facilitate their success? Join this panel discussion featuring online student experts! Learners will take turns responding to semi-structured questions, and the audience will also be invited to interact directly with the panelists.In this session, you will:Identify learner-centered strategies that facilitate online student success. Discuss the unique experiences and perspectives of online students. This session is ideal for anyone who currently teaches online or plans to teach online in the future and who wants to hear directly from learners about their perspectives. Those who administer online programs may also be interested.To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 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.

The Clark Inclusive Scholars Program at BGSU Firelands College invites you to attend an informative and interactive Assistive Technologies workshop on Thursday, 11/14 in North Building 163. Before and after presentations, the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities will provide tech devices for attendees to try out. Beginning at 4:00, presenters from n2y & TextHelp, The University of Akron’s School of Education, and the Ohio Tech Ambassadors Network will share ways that supportive technologies enhance lives and independence for people with developmental disabilities. Anyone who might benefit from assistive technologies is welcome to attend and bring their questions for our presenters.

"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.

You’re invited to meet a decorated Army hero and the BGSU alum who wrote the book about his life, Finding Waypoints: A Warrior’s Journey Towards Peace & Purpose!Hear from our speakers:Colonel Greg Gadson: A former West Point football player and battalion commander, he lost both legs in an IED attack in Iraq but emerged as a spiritual guide for the NY Giants, inspiring audiences with his remarkable story of transformation.Terese Schlachter: A 1985 BGSU alum and author of Finding Waypoints, she began her career at Channel 13 in Toledo and later worked with MSNBC, NBC News, and the Pentagon, earning three Emmys for her coverage of war-wounded veterans. Now, she runs her own consulting firm, Ridgeback Communications.Join us for an inspiring event where Colonel Gadson’s incredible journey and Terese’s insights will remind us all how to navigate life’s challenges!

Astronomy today is a diverse global effort to understand the Universe. Several of the world’s most important ground-based observatories are located in the high Atacama Desert of Chile. In Big Astronomy, you’ll meet several of the astronomers, engineers, technicians and support staff who use and operate these impressive observatories.