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.

Connect with fellow commuter and transfer studentsAre you a commuter or transfer student looking to meet new people and feel at home on campus? Stop by our weekly gatherings to make friends, share experiences and find your community.Bring your lunch and hang outThis casual drop-in event is the perfect way to take a break between classes. Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy a welcoming space designed just for commuter and transfer students. Play board games, study or chat with classmates. It's your time, in your space!On-Campus SupportOur Commuter and Transfer Student Peer Mentor will be available to answer questions, offer resources and help you navigate campus life.You'll leave each event with new friends and helpful tips to make your semester easier!

Explore Toledo’s Big Dreams and Bigger Lessons In the 19th century, Toledo inspired its pioneers with bold visions of greatness. None was bolder than Jessup Scott, who predicted that Toledo would become the “future great city of the world.” But the reality was more complicated.About the Speaker and Award Historian Dr. Timothy Messer-Kruse, School of Cultural and Critical Studies, Bowling Green State University, will explore Toledo’s early years, the soaring hopes of its boosters and the speculation that shaped its destiny. Messer-Kruse’s work on this topic won the Local History Publication Award, Article Category, Professional Division, leading to this special lecture.What You’ll LearnThe bold predictions that shaped Toledo’s developmentHow speculation built — and limited — the city’s growthLessons Toledo offers about urban development and declineWhy Attend Ideal for history enthusiasts, urban studies students and anyone curious about Toledo’s story, this lecture reveals the powerful forces that shaped the Glass City’s past and future.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.Photo Credit: Cover, Toledo: “Future Great City of the World” as Envisaged Almost a Century Ago by Jessup Scott (reprint), 1937

Executive’s Institute: Develop Your Leadership & Build Your LegacyTake 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 opens Sept. 15!🚀 Lead with purpose. Build for the future.

Ready to show off your random knowledge? Each week brings a new theme and fresh challenges at Thursday Trivia Night—fast-paced, fun, and perfect for a midweek brain boost.Whether you’re a Kreischer regular or just swinging by, come solo or with a team, collect your Kreischer Kickback pin, and compete for a shot at winning a BGSU hammock 🧡Low-pressure. High vibes. All students welcome!Every other Thursday, Kreischer evenings rotate between Trivia Night and Name That Tune. We’ll see you at these unforgettable Thursday nights!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.