The Counseling Center is combining group therapy with the healing touch of horses – in partnership with Project H.O.P.E.Have you ever wanted to work with horses or miss working with them while you are studying at BGSU? Do you enjoy learning by doing? Are you seeking alternatives to talk therapy? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, this program might be the right fit for you!The Equine Therapy Group is a free opportunity for ALL BGSU STUDENTS! However, space is limited, and a screening appointment with the Counseling Center must be completed prior to the program start date to participate.What you need to know:Three groups made up of 6 students each will meet for this 6-week program at an off-campus location in the city of Bowling Green.Group 1 will meet on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45 p.m. starting on Sept. 9.Group 2 will meet on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. starting on Sept. 25.Group 3 will meet on Thursdays from 10:30-11:45 a.m. starting on Oct. 17.How to participate:1. Review all the details on the Equine Group Therapy webpage>> 2. Call at the beginning of fall 2024 semester to schedule the required screening appointment with the Counseling Center. Call 419-372-2081 to schedule your appointment today.__________________________________________________________ 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.

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.

Student Rec Center membership includes access to amazing amenities including an Olympic and warm water pool, sauna and hot tub, multi-purpose activity courts, climbing wall, weight and cardio equipment and an indoor tack.Pricing:Individual: $24.99Add Dependent: $10Available Sunday, Oct. 1 - Tuesday, Oct. 31.Valid for 30 days from date of purchase.For More Information:Julia Adams, Membership Coordinator419-372-7485 | jthatch@bgsu.edubgsu.edu/recwell

Looking for more opportunities to join one or more of the 300+ student organizations here at BGSU? Different student organizations will be coming to Residence Halls all over campus!Have questions? Reach out to engage@bgsu.edu------------------------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. Visit the WOW homepage to find all of the festivities!

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

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.

To help celebrate Green Dot Week, the Green Dot cart will be popping up across campus on Wednesday, September 25 between 9a-5p. Follow our Instagram @bgsu_greendot to see where the cart is and what we're giving away.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 the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.Green Dot Week Pop-Ups is part of Green Dot Week, the campus-wide initiative to reduce power-based personal violence and address other social issues that impede progress toward safe and equitable communities. We believe all individuals are capable of positive action and collectively mobilizing a force powerful enough to create lasting societal change. Through Green Dot Week and the Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training offered through the GVPES, we aim to accelerate individual impact by inspiring hope for change, providing realistic tools to act and helping overcome personal, relational and cultural barriers.------------------------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.

As we look ahead to this academic year, we invite you to join President Rodney K. Rogers for the State of the University. The address will highlight how Bowling Green State University will continue to move Forward., together, and our collective role in positioning BGSU as a 21st century university for the public good.For those unable to attend the State of the University in person, a livestream of the address will be available. On the Firelands campus, the livestream will be available for viewing in 105 Foundation Hall.Following the address, celebrate Homecoming week with friends and colleagues at the All-Campus Picnic, which gets underway at 11:30 a.m. on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle. With a focus on sustainability, the picnic will be a zero-waste event.------------------------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.

After the State of the University Address, enjoy a free lunch together with fellow students, faculty and staff members at the All-Campus Picnic!Join us on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle for delicious food and fun activities. Meet Freddie and Frieda, BGSU spirit groups and more.With a focus on sustainability, the picnic will be a zero-waste event⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page.------------------------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.

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

Facilitators: Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)Session Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Categories: Outcomes & Assessment, Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1.5 hoursLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:In this workshop, you will learn how to create a New Quiz in Canvas and how to set up quiz settings. New Quizzes is an updated assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the Classic Quizzes functionality. You will explore new question types such as Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots as well as discuss how to manage item banks. You will have an opportunity to create questions in an item bank in one of your Canvas courses and utilize the item bank in a quiz.In this session, you will:Identify question types. Explore what the student sees when taking a quiz. Discuss how to moderate exams for accessibility. Create and utilize a New Quiz item bank. To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 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.

"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.

New this year, use of the clilmbing wall at the Student Recreation Center is free for current BGSU students!Equipment is FREE to use while climbing, and all experience levels are welcome.Regular Academic Year Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6 - 9 PM Labor Day: Monday, September 2: Closed Fall Break: Monday & Tuesday, October 7 & 8: Closed Veterans Day: Monday, November 11: Closed Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday & Thursday, November 27 & 28: Closed Exam Week: Closed Winter Break: ClosedFor More InformationJulia Adams: 419.372.7485, jthatch@bgsu.eduCheck out more information on the climbing wall at the SRC!------------------------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.

Tenor faculty member Christopher Scholl will present an FAS recital, assisted by Chrstopher Schoelen, guitar; Elaine Colprit, cello and Kevin Bylsma, piano. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM LINK TBA------------------------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.