Fall Break, No Classes

Take a break and hit the ice during this budget-friendly weekday skating session, perfect for a midday refresh. Offered Monday through Friday, it’s a quick, energizing way to glide through your lunch hour or get in some casual practice.Whether you're sneaking in a solo skate or bringing a friend, you won’t find a cooler deal.Admission is just $3, with skate rental available for an additional $3 – no reservations are needed!Admission and skate rental is FREE for students who show a valid BGSU ID during Weeks of Welcome (August 25 - October 3)!------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to 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.

Explore Ohio’s Untold History Ohio is often celebrated as a center of the Underground Railroad and home to leading 19th-century abolitionists, but its history of racism and organized hate has rarely been studied in depth. Join historian Dr. Michael Brooks, Department of History, BGSU, as he sheds light on this overlooked part of Ohio’s past.About the Book Brooks’ book, A History of Hate in Ohio: Then and Now (Trillium, 2021), coauthored with political scientist Dr. Robert Fitrakis, examines the rise of white supremacy in Ohio from its colonial origins through today. The book won the Local History Publication Award in the Book Category, Professional Division in 2022, earning Brooks this lecture opportunity.What You’ll LearnThe origins of organized hate groups in OhioWhite supremacist activity during the 1960s and 1970sHow Klan and neo-Nazi groups became interconnectedThe emergence of antiracist movements across the stateWhy Attend This lecture offers a rare chance to understand how hate groups have shaped Ohio’s history and how these forces continue to influence the present.Please Note This will be a live viewing of a pre-recorded presentation. Dr. Brooks will be attending virtually to field questions from the audience after the presentation.Presented by the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) This event is part of the Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, hosted by the CAC at BGSU University Libraries.

Aqua ZumbaAugust 26 - December 9 (No class Nov 11)Available on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Cooper PoolIn 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.Registration is not required.Interested in hosting a 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 towel if possible.For More InformationKaryn Smith Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness

Bowling Green State University Volleyball at Toledo https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24503&sport_id=18

Looking for a laid-back way to break up your week? Video Game Night is a recurring event happening every Tuesday in Kreischer Hall, open to all BGSU students—whether you live in the halls or not.Come for casual matches, friendly competition and a great place to meet fellow gamers. From classics to new favorites, there’s something for everyone.🎮🕹️No pressure, no experience required—just show up and play. This is your space to unwind, connect and level up your Tuesday night.Collectable Pins✨ Kreischer events will feature collectible pins! Recurring events will take place every evening (except Fridays) from 6–8 p.m. in the Kreischer Sundial (Freddie/Frieda Rooms) throughout the fall semester. Attend all six events to collect all six pins and decorate your room with Falcon flair.------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to 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.

Bowling Green State University Men's Soccer at Cleveland State https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24570&sport_id=8

Are you interested in stargazing and looking at celestial objects through telescopes? Come check out the Department of Physics & Astronomy rooftop observatory during public stargazing sessions. The rooftop observatory includes a 0.5-meter research grade telescope as well as smaller “amateur astronomer” telescopes, which you will be able to look through. You will also learn how to find major constellations and any planets currently visible.Stargazes take place on the roof of the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building. The roof can be accessed by taking the elevator to the roof (press the “R” button in the elevator). Signs in the hallway will help direct you to the elevator. Do not use the stairs to go to the roof. The “R” button on the elevator will be unlocked at the start time of the stargaze session. If you arrive before it is unlocked, please wait on the first floor for the session to begin. It is recommended that you dress warmly. The roof is usually colder and windier than the ground.While on the roof for a stargaze, please refrain from talking on your cell phone so that you do not interrupt others or stop them from hearing what is being discussed. The use of phones for flash free pictures or astronomy apps is allowed. Please do not use the light on your phone though since dark adaptation is important for viewing the nighttime sky.Astronomical objects can only be seen when the sky is totally or mostly clear, therefore stargaze cannot be held unless the weather is clear. If it is snowing, raining, foggy, cloudy, or even partly cloudy there will be no stargaze session that night. If you aren’t sure if the conditions will permit a stargaze session, you can call (419) 372-8831 for a recorded message telling whether the sessions will be held or canceled that night. The message is set one hour before the scheduled start of the session. If you call earlier than one hour before the start time you may receive an incorrect message.When you arrive at the roof and exit the elevator, you will be greeted by one of the stargaze personnel and directed to the various stations you can visit. If you are attending the stargaze for a general visit (rather than as part of an astronomy course), please let the greeter know.In addition to the listed stargazing sessions, weather permitting, there may also be an opportunity for stargazing following evening Planetarium shows.