Wear Teal Day is an annual event that takes place on the first Tuesday of April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). In 2025, Wear Teal Day will be on April 1st. The day aims to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence, harassment, and abuse through education. Wearing teal, the color of sexual violence prevention, is a way to show support for survivors and embrace your voice for change. You can wear teal clothing, nail polish, socks, ties, hats, scarves, and more. Tag @cwge_bgsu on Instagram to share your Wear Teal Day photos.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.

Facilitator: Dr. Darren Pulsipher, Principal Consultant, Paidar Productions LLC, Host & Producer of Embracing Digital Transformation PodcastSession Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 2 hoursLocation: Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 308Description & Learning Outcomes:In this interactive two-hour workshop, you will dive deeper into the transformative power of Generative AI, building a foundation for insights that will be shared during keynote. The session offers hands-on experience with the latest techniques, including role-playing scenarios and practical exercises for applying Generative AI in various contexts. During the workshop you will also explore how individuals can leverage Generative AI in their day-to-day work to unleash their creativity and productivity.By the end of the workshop, you will have created tangible assets using Generative AI tools, learned the art of prompt engineering, and explored advanced techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, constrained prompting, and scorecarding.In this session, you will:Gain hands-on experience with Generative AI tools and techniques. Learn and practice prompt engineering to optimize AI outputs. Understand and apply retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to enhance information retrieval. Practice constrained prompting to guide AI behavior effectively. Develop scorecarding skills to evaluate and refine AI-generated outputs. Build and take away practical AI-driven assets for personal and professional use. This session is open to all members of the BGSU teaching community, including faculty, instructors, graduate students, and staff.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 AI in Higher Ed Series 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.

A bipartisan discussion on leadership, civility and lessons learned.The BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network invites all students, faculty, staff and the public to attend the inaugural Leadership Luncheon, featuring former Ohio governors Richard Celeste and Bob Taft.Register today! Free and open to the public. Lunch provided. RSVPs are required by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25.About the event Celeste and Taft will join BGSU President Rodney Rogers for this special event, offering a unique opportunity for a bipartisan discussion on leadership, civility and lessons learned in public service led by Randy Gardner, former chancellor of higher education in Ohio.As chair of the Democracy and Public Policy Network’s advisory board, Gardner brings unique insight, having worked with both Celeste and Taft during his time representing Northwest Ohio in the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives.

In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University. Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A.Register Now!

Speaker: Darren Pulsipher, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, Paidar Productions LLC, Host & Producer of Embracing Digital Transformation PodcastSession Type: KeynoteSession Category: Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1 hourLocation: Olscamp Hall, Room 101Description & Learning Outcomes:If your team is not producing, creating, or engaging, it’s time to ask the question, “Why Not?” It’s usually not the obvious, nor what you think. It’s the hidden repeating patterns of fears, excuses, and apologies that have infiltrated your organization, mission, and mindset, but no one is talking about them because they’re only showing up to do their job. Nothing more. Nothing less.In this funny, yet informative, truth telling presentation, you will learn about a series of 6-steps to get everyone playing on the same page, and standing up in their power to own their brilliance and to tell fears, excuses, and apologies to take a hike so that productivity, collaboration, innovation, and creativity can take the lead.In this session, you will:Discover how Generative AI can enhance creativity, leading to innovative solutions and new opportunities. Learn how to utilize Generative AI to improve performance and streamline workflows. Understand the impact of Generative AI on the quality of products and services. Gain strategies to empower individuals and organizations to become highly productive using Generative AI tools. Explore real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate the benefits and applications of Generative AI. This session is open to all members of the BGSU community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, instructors, and staff, as well as members of the general public.To register for this event, use the Harnessing Generative AI for Unmatched Creativity and Efficiency Keynote Address 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.

Aqua ZumbaJanuary 14 – April 29| No class during Spring Break, March 4Available 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. Please bring your own yoga mat or towelInterested 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