2025 New Student Housing Giveaway!25 lucky winners will get to pick a room in the residence hall of their choice before room selection officially begins, for themself AND a roommate of their choice! That's up to 50 winners – and the earlier you sign your housing agreement, the more chances you have to win!________________________How to EnterSign the 2025-26 Housing and Dining Agreement between Jan. 6 through April 30, 2025.You must be a new student admitted to BGSU for the Fall 2025 Semester to qualify.The month you sign your Housing and Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected.Jan. 6-31 = 4 total entriesFeb. 1-28 = 3 total entriesMarch 1-31 = 2 total entriesApril 1-30 = 1 total entry​​​​​​​This year, an additional 5 students who sign their Housing and Dining Agreement on Jan. 6 will be selected to pick their room before selection!Complete your Housing Agreement TODAY!If you win, you can pick a bed in Centennial Hall, Conklin Hall, Kohl Hall, McDonald Hall, Kreischer or Offenhauer Towers – for yourself and one new BGSU student of your choice.New students who wish to live in Founders Hall must be members of the Honors Learning Community. Because of this, Founders Hall will not be available to select through this giveaway.The randomized drawing will occur by the third day of each month up until May 3. The Office of Student Housing will reach out to each winner through BGSU email and the phone number on file - make sure you have your voicemail box set up! If a winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, their right to the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected.Upon accepting the prize by picking a room before standard room selection, winners agree to participate in social media and other marketing efforts to promote the giveaway.When contacted, the Office of Student Housing will discuss with each winner how to select a room for themself and their chosen roommate.________________________Important Details:Students are not required to have their $200 initial housing payment made to be eligible to win. However, before any student can be assigned to a room, the initial housing payment must be paid.The additional student who is pulled into the room by a winner must have their housing and meal plan agreement signed and paid their $200 initial payment at the time of the room selection. They must also be a new incoming student admitted at BGSU to qualify.This prize does not offer any discount on the housing rate, and each student assigned to a room through this giveaway will be responsible for the full payment of the room in accordance with their student bill. Cancellations to the agreement by May 1, 2025, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancellations after May 1, 2025, will be granted in accordance with the forfeiture schedule.If the winner does not submit an eligible student to be their roommate by the Office of Student Housing deadline, the remaining space will be forfeited.Once a student has won one of the 20 prizes, they will no longer be eligible to win the remaining prizes for this giveaway. Students who have agreed to be the roommate of one of the winners will also not be eligible.The beds selected by the winner and their roommate must be assigned to the same building. Any student who is assigned to a room through this giveaway does not have the right to their room assignment. If one of the students decides to do a room change into a different room/building or cancels their contract, the vacant bed will open up to standard room selection, and a random roommate may be assigned.Returning students who will be enrolled full-time at BGSU are not eligible to win. The Office of Student Housing is not responsible for prize notifications being marked as spam, junk or otherwise hidden from the recipient.

We recognize that April can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CWGE lounge in 278 Hayes Hall will be a designated safe space for anyone who needs time to decompress, meditate, or talk to one of our staff members. Additionally, the lounge is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm—students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage, or a free craft from our craft cart.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.CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process.

Hosted by the Schmidthorst College of Business and its Leadership Council Taskforce on AI, led by Mr. John Haggarty, Senior Director, Fortinet, this event brings together faculty, students and industry leaders to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Hear directly from top executives about how Generative AI (Gen-AI) and AI-driven technologies are transforming business operations, decision-making, and workforce dynamics.Michael Carrel – Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Nationwide Financial Michael Carrel leads technology strategy and innovation at Nationwide Financial, overseeing the integration of AI-driven solutions to enhance financial services. With over two decades of experience in financial technology, he is a thought leader in digital transformation and AI applications in banking and insurance. Michael is a proud BGSU alumnus, holding a bachelor’s degree in computer science.Pam Heminger – Senior Vice President, Strategic Procurement & Planning Division, Caterpillar Inc.Pam Heminger directs global supply chain and strategic procurement operations at Caterpillar, focusing on leveraging AI for efficiency and optimization. She has played a key role in AI-driven advancements in supplier management and logistics. Pam brings over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and operations, ensuring businesses remain competitive in an AI-powered world. Pam is a proud BGSU alumna, holding a bachelor’s degree in both production and operations management and procurement and materials management. Tom Bush – Chief Executive Officer, Actual Reality Technologies; Founder, EmpoweredAI Tom Bush is a leader in AI and machine learning, currently serving as the CEO of Actual Reality Technologies and founder of EmpoweredAI. Previously, he was the Head of Product Management for Finance Technology at Amazon, where he spearheaded AI innovations in financial analytics and automation. With expertise in AI-driven decision-making, Tom is passionate about helping businesses adopt AI responsibly and effectively.Amal Muzaffar – Product Manager, Instagram, MetaDr. Shanda Gore – President & Chief Executive Officer, Mays & Associates LTD Dr. Shanda Gore is the founder and President of Mays & Associates, Ltd., a leadership development and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and organizational culture. With over 25 years of experience, she has trained more than 22,000 individuals and works with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to municipalities and athletic organizations. She is also the author of The PinLeader Path – Effective Human and AI Leadership, and the host of the PinLeader™ Podcast, available in 175 countries, and has been featured on the Big10 Network. Dr. Gore is a BGSU alumna, earning a Bachelor of Communications, a Master of Communication, and a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies.

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.

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students. For virtual Let's Talk, contact the Counseling Center to secure a time. Virtual Let's Talk consultations are not scheduled more than 24 hours in advance.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.Call 419-372-2081 to Schedule your Let's Talk AppointmentPlease 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.

The Counseling Center is combining group therapy with the healing touch of horses – in partnership with Project H.O.P.E.Whether you're a social services student, looking for a break from your dorm, or simply love spending time with horses, this group is for you! Join us for a fun and relaxing experience at Project Hope Stables in Bowling Green.📅 Sessions Available:Mondays: Feb 10 – April 14 | 3:30 – 4:45 PM Thursdays: Feb 13 – April 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM🚍 Transportation Provided💰 Completely Free🎓 Open to All BGSU StudentsDon't miss out! Call the BGSU Counseling Center at 419-372-2081 for more information or to sign up.

Mindful MomentsJanuary 13th– May 1st | Virtual Mondays 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm No session: Jan. 20th (Monday), Mar. 3rd (Monday), Mar. 6th (Thursday)Free, 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_4MkRBUYx5b18VyCTo 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

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity and the American Association of University Women for a book discussion on Victoria Smith's Hags: The Demonisation of Middle-Aged Women!This event will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in 203 Hayes Hall from Noon-1 p.m. and will be facilitated by CWGE Director and AAUW VP of Programming, Dr. Kacee Ferrell Snyder. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome!Please contact Dr. Kacee Ferrell Snyder at kaceef@bgsu.edu to RSVP.

Facilitators:Edith Scarletto, Associate Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian, Library Teaching & Learning Beth Fridrick, Assistant Professor/Collections & Electronic Resources Librarian, Library Teaching & LearningSession Type: Info SessionSession Category: ScholarshipDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Joining the scholarly conversation in your field can be intimidating. Where should you submit your article manuscript? Are some journals better than others? What about the emails you get from random journals asking you to submit your work? Using library databases such as Journal Citation Reports and Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, the facilitator will demonstrate how to find and evaluate scholarly journals in your field and discuss the indicators of deceptive publishing practices.In this session, you will learn how to:Use library databases and online resources to identify scholarly journals in your field(s). Identify the red flags of deceptive publishing practices. Evaluate scholarly journals based on various identifiers, such as impact factors and journal citation indicators. This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 University Libraries 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.

January 16 - April 24 | No class during Spring Break, March 6Available on Thursdays from 1:30 – 2:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Studio BJoin Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback for an upbeat cardio drumming session - a high-energy, fun way to enjoy your body, build community, and enjoy new music! Sessions are appropriate for ALL bodies and fitness levels, no experience necessary, and can even be done in a chair.Content Warning: Music often contains themes related to feminism and sexuality, and music may contain explicit language.For More Information Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

Join us for The Hatch, BGSU’s premier business pitch competition, where student entrepreneurs – our Hatchlings – bring their innovative ideas to life! In a “Shark Tank”-style event, they’ll present their ventures to a panel of investors, hoping to secure support to turn their concepts into reality.More than just a competition, The Hatch is a semester-long immersive program that helps students and alumni refine their ideas, develop real-world solutions and make a lasting impact on our communities. This year’s Hatchlings represent a diverse range of colleges and disciplines, bringing fresh perspectives to today’s challenges.

Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion is excited to announce nominations for the 55th Annual Student and Community Recognition are open! The recognition ceremony will be hosted Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Cedar Point Center Auditorium (doors open at 5:00 p.m. for reception). CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE 56th ANNUAL STUDENT AND COMMUNITY RECOGNITIONFor more information regarding the Annual Student and Community Recognition, please email, call or stop by 135 George Mylander Hall.

Executive’s Institute: Develop Your Leadership & Build Your Legacy📅 Registration Opens: February 3 📅 Registration Closes: February 24Take Your Leadership to the Next LevelAre you on the Executive Board of a student organization? Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills and ensure your organization thrives beyond your time at BGSU? The Executive’s Institute is your opportunity to grow as a leader, refine your role, and build a lasting impact.What You’ll Gain:✅ Personalized leadership development ✅ Strategies for organizational sustainability ✅ Insight into your role as an executive member ✅ A roadmap to leaving a meaningful legacy at BGSURegister Today for Falcons Executive Institute!🚀 Lead with purpose. Build for the future.***On March 20, this workshop will take place in BTSU 206***

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Join Student IMPACT for a FREE professional development session on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an evidence-based framework designed to improve student behavior and create a positive school climate.Who should attend? This session is open to all education majors, and no registration is required.Why you should attend This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with fellow education majors and professionals, ask questions and gain new tools for your future classroom. We hope to see you there!Questions? DM us on Instagram @impactbgsu!

Join the Science Cafe for a talk, Q&A, and live animal demonstration with Professor Mason Murphy at Grounds For Thought. This event is open to the public, so anyone is welcome to join! We will have free coffee and cakes (please contact tbmiles@bgsu.edu for any dietary concerns).Talk summary:Pt. 1. How do amphibians navigate their environment? Movement is a key aspect of many organisms' life history, and understanding how the environment can influence individual movement behavior can help us learn about larger, broader patterns in species distribution and population connectivity. Here, we will explore the factors that influence movement in a few species of frogs and then talk briefly about the impacts these movements have on genetic diversity.Pt. 2: We explore the ecology and natural history of a few species of native and exotic reptiles.Autobiographical statement from Dr. Murphy:I am a molecular ecologist interested in understanding the drivers and consequences of animal movement and how individual behavior scales up to influence landscape-level population genetic structure and gene flow. To do this, I use a combination of experiments and molecular techniques harnessing next generation sequence data to explore movement behavior, genetic diversity, and population connectivity, with a particular focus on amphibians. As the director of the Herpetology lab at BGSU, I am also heavily involved in public outreach, sharing knowledge and providing experiences with a variety of native and exotic herpetofauna.

This week's professional meeting will feature UWorld.Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/weekly-meeting-11

The Life Design Leadership Certificate (LDLC) is a program that will help you develop the mindsets and tools necessary to live a meaningful, purpose-driven life as a leader on campus and beyond. This certificate, offered by the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Radbill Center for College and Life Design, will help participants build confidence navigating an unknown future and make meaningful contributions to their community and organization. This certificate will build on the Life Design framework to empower you to enhance your personal and leadership development.This is the first session in a three-part series. Participants should plan on attending Thursday, April 3, 10, and 17.Register today!Contact marvincenter@bgsu.edu with questions.

Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? A debate examines the pros and cons to the ultimate question: Are we alone?$2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.

Daniel Yang, double bass, will present a student recital. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us in the Planetarium for a public talk titled Lunar Scars: The Impact of Impacts on the Moon, presented by Dr. Andrew McNeill, Assistant Professor, BGSU Department of Physics & Astronomy.Although the Moon appears calm and tranquil in the night sky, the many craters across its surface tell a different story. Its history is one of dramatic collisions from the large single event thought to have created it to the many small impacts that scar its surface today. The Earth has had a similarly violent history but much of the evidence has been hidden by years of erosion. While many collisions across the Earth and Moon happened in the distant past, asteroid impacts remain an ongoing concern as shown by the recently discovered Near-Earth Object 2024 YR4.By studying the history of the Moon we can get a look into our own past as well as food for thought about future collisions. This talk explores collisions that shaped the Moon, how some of this ejected material ended up on the Earth and what these past events reveal about the threat of asteroids today.This program is one of six sessions hosted by the BGSU Planetarium on a wide range of interdisciplinary topics, each with a connection to the Moon. Programs in the series will be every Thursday evening starting March 13 and running through April 17. “The Moon Speakers Series” events are free and open to the public.This talk will also be available to livestream via zoom at https://bgsu-edu.zoom.us/j/4287586258

SpongeBob SquarePants will ride the wave into BGSU’s Donnell Theatre where he and his underwater friends will entertain and delight audiences in this brilliant, bright, and hilarious new musical. Guest Artist Director JD Caudhill, a BGSU alum, has carved out a successful directing career in Chicago. The production of The SpongeBob Musical that JD directed in Chicago in 2023 was nominated for nine Joseph Jefferson Awards, Chicago’s most prestigious theatre award association

BGSU composition students will present their new works, performed by fellow music students. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM LINK TBA

Get ready to hit the ice for an exciting season of adult hockey at Slater Family Ice Arena! Whether you're sharpening your skills or competing at a high level, our spring league offers fast-paced action and camaraderie for all players.RegistrationPlayers must be 18 years of age to register. Before a player is permitted to play in the first game, the following must be completed and on record with the Senior League Commissioner:Set up an online DASH account for Slater Family Ice ArenaPay in full onlineSigned Conduct and League Rules Agreement formIdentification verified (repeated each game at check-in)USA hockey confirmed (online in DASH account)Fees$160 per player$80 per goalieDivisionsPlayers must sign up for a division based on their skill level.Recreational Adult Development Division (RADD) - For players who are at the B-/C/D skill level. This league allows for more experienced players to assist with the pace of the game and help new players gain experience.Skilled Adult Division (SAD) - for more skilled players with past hockey experience in the A/B+ adult hockey level. League management has the final authority to place players into these divisions.SchedulesThe spring season will run from March 10- April 24, 2025.Games will be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.Game times will be scheduled at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m. (and 11 p.m. as needed)Days and times are subject to change based on the number of teams in each league.RostersRosters may have up to 15 players, including goalies. League officials reserve the right to add players to any team with less than 15 players. Players are only allowed to play for one team. There is a limit of five (5) ACHA players from the 2022-23 season on a roster, regardless of the team/school they played for.Game Layout3-minute pre-game warm-up.Three periods, 15 minutes each, running time. The clock will stop to enter penalties. The clock will stop with less than 2 minutes in the third period if the score is within two goals.If time is still left on the curfew clock and the game is tied, there will be a 3-man shootout, followed by a sudden death shootout as long as there is time left on the game curfew clock. All players must shoot once before any player shoots twice.If the game is tied with no time left on the curfew clock, the game will end in a tie.Time-Outs: Each team is allowed one 1-minute time-out per game. There are no time-outs during an overtime period.RulesModified USA hockey rules apply, with the following exceptions:No Body checkingNo SlapshotsUnintentional slapshots will result in a stoppage of play and the faceoff being taken in the offending team's defensive zone.Intentional slapshots or reoccurring offenses by one player will result in a minor penalty.Slap shots occur when a player’s stick comes above the knees while winding up shooting the puck.All slapshot calls are determined at the referee's discretion.