Feeling stressed or just need a pick-me-up? Join the BGSU PAWS Team for a weekly dose of joy and relaxation! These incredible therapy dogs and their amazing handlers are here to brighten your Wednesdays.📅 When: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. 📍 Where: Market at Jerome 🗓 Kicks Off: August 27Don’t miss this pawfect opportunity to de-stress, meet new furry friends, and start your week off right! Come for the fluff, stay for the smiles! 🐕✨Got questions? Email Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 for more info.Visit the BGSU PAWS TEAM web page to learn how to request a therapy dog visit, become a volunteer and more!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.

Register: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eA08XMfXGaRrMPQAug 25 – Dec 12 Mondays 9 - 9:30 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm No session: Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 27🧘 Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session 🌅 Great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practiceFREE and open to all faculty, staff, and students.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) https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/wellness-connection/well-being-programs/mindfulness.html

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.

Warm up your afternoon with a cozy community-building session designed for faculty, instructors, staff, and graduate students. You’ll sip something warm, share wins from the semester, and get to know colleagues in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us for conversation, connection, and a thoughtful send-off into winter break.Why you should attend:Share at least one personal or professional success from the semester. Engage in dialogue with colleagues across roles and departments to strengthen relationships and support networks. Set an intention for your winter break. This session is part of the Rooted & Resilient series, designed to support balance, connection, and sustainability in academic life.To register for this session, use the Fall 2025 Rooted & Resilient CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive the Zoom link one day before the eventTo find out more information about this session, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website. If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (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.This session is part of the Rooted & Resilient series, designed to support balance, connection, and sustainability in academic life.

Celebrate Christmas with Dr. Dale Smith’s beloved Christmas show, which premiered in 1989. Christmas is a season of lights, the lights we put up each year on the darkest days and the lights that sparkle in the sky above. The most famous of these lights is the one called the star of the wise men. The mystery of this star has fascinated people for centuries. What was this star? Was it a star or another natural light, or a miracle, or a legend? SECRET OF THE STAR explores the many theories of the wise men’s star and looks back in time to the origin of many customs and traditions of the season.$2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.

BGSU Firelands Falcon Fridays happen every single Friday. All are invited to wear their best orange and brown BGSU gear to spread falcon spirit.Running low on BGSU apparel? Falcon Outfitters in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union celebrates Falcon Friday every Friday during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Go online to take 20% off all regularly priced apparel each Friday!