In partnership with The Cocoon, the Office of the Dean of Students will display t-shirts from an ongoing collection that victims/survivors have created to voice their experience with interpersonal violence. Join us in the Union Oval to read through the experiences that members of the BGSU and BG community have faced. Staff from The Cocoon will be on site for anyone that needs to talk. Decompression activities and the PAWS Team will be available. (Rain date is Thursday, 10.2)To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the ODOS 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 Office of the Dean of Students at odos@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.

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!

Grow Your Organization’s Presence & ImpactJoin us for a Lunch & Learn designed to help student organizations stand out on campus and online. In this quick, practical session, you’ll learn how to:How you can get the most reach for your student orgHow you can craft engaging marketing materialBoost your online reach and visibilityExtra Perk Lunch is provided for registered attendees! Fuel up while learning how to take your org’s marketing to the next level.Beginning Sept. 2, register to attend this lunch and learn!

In 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.September 10 - December 10 | No class Nov 26Available on Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in the Jerome Library, Room 142 Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel Interested in hosting a Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class? 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.

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.

In this session, you will apply principles of backward design to courses with fixed learning outcomes. Many courses with pre-determined goals can become stagnant or overly routine, especially if they are frequently taught semester after semester. Using the tools from the workshop, you’ll explore ways to refresh these courses and incorporate your own teaching style and perspective into their design.Why you should attend:Understand the structure of backward-designed courses compared to other models. Expand and personalize how learning outcomes are assessed. Create a lesson plan using backward design principles To register for this event, use the Fall 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 one day before the event.To 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.