If you are joining us for the first time this Spring, welcome! If you are returning to campus, we hope you enjoyed winter break!

We’re seeking nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards to recognize outstanding leaders at BGSU who advocate for gender equity on campus.Who qualifies: Role models and mentors to individuals who have experienced discrimination based on sex or gender. Award eligibility is inclusive of all genders.About the awards: The 11th annual Women of Distinction awards program promises to be an exciting continuation of the tradition to honor, celebrate, and connect leaders who support and promote gender equity on campus. This event honors outstanding leaders at BGSU who serve honor those who inspire and support others to reach their goals despite challenges of discrimination.Deadline: Submit nominations by Jan. 10.Award recipients may be undergraduate or graduate students, staff, faculty, alumni, or community members.Nominate someone today!Attend the 11th Annual Women of Distinction Awards at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 14.

Mental Health First Aid TrainingRegistration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aNHRMGUCAPJGgmMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.Blended Two-Day Training: Oct. 3 & 10 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Jerome Library 142Blended One-Day Training: Nov. 15 | 9 AM – 3:15 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 316Higher Education Specific Training: Dec. 19 | 9 AM– 5:30 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 315 Full in-person training specific for the higher education settingVirtual Blended Training: Jan. 9 & 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 12:15 PM | ZoomSkills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. Blended Course: 2-hour pre-work, 7-hour in-person instructor-led class. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5 pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.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.

BGSU Ice Hockey vs Bemidji State University

BGSU Men's Basketball at Ball State

BGSU Women's Basketball at Miami (OH)

If you are joining us for the first time this Spring, welcome! If you are returning to campus, we hope you enjoyed winter break!

BGSU Women's Swimming & Diving vs Marshall

BGSU Ice Hockey vs Bemidji State University

If you are joining us for the first time this Spring, welcome! If you are returning to campus, we hope you enjoyed winter break!

New year. New semester. New memories to make.Get excited for Week of Welcome! Filled with activities and special guests, the BGSU Welcome Crew will host a series of events during the first week of the semester – featuring a winter wonderland.❄️Join the celebration, discover campus opportunities, and start building your ultimate BGSU experience. 2025 brings cool new beginnings—don’t miss your chance to kick off the year with friends from last semester and the perfect opportunity to make new ones!To view all Week of Welcome events, visit bgsu.edu/wow.

Spring semester runs Jan. 13 - Apr. 25, 2025. Check out the Spring Academic Calendar for important dates!

Yay! It's the first day of the Spring 2025 semester. Check out the Spring Academic Calendar for important dates!

2024-25 returning Student Housing and Meal Plan Application is open now through March 10!This may not be your first time going through the Housing Selection Process, but we have been doing this for years. Let us guide you so all you have to worry about is how you are going to accessorize your new space and all the new friends you are going to make next year.Returning students who have not lived on campus for two years (four semesters) as of the 2025 Fall semester are required to live on campus unless you meet one of our housing exemptions.Do you know what residence halls are available for Returning Students?Make sure you check out all the available halls for you. As a returning student, there might be a few that are new to you.Falcon HeightsFounders HallKreischer QuadOffenhauer TowersThe Village More info can be found at https://www.bgsu.edu/housing/current-students/returning-student-housing-guide.html

The coffee truck is back, and we’re serving up FREE coffee to help you power through the semester! Come grab a cup and kickstart your day as we ease back into classes. Whether you’re a latte lover or a black coffee enthusiast, we’ve got you covered!Don't miss out – come warm up with us! 🧡**while supplies lasts⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page.------------------------Week of Welcome Jan. 13-17 | This event is part of Week of Welcome. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to celebrate the start of the semester.

New year. New semester. New memories to make.Get excited for Week of Welcome! Filled with activities and special guests, the BGSU Welcome Crew will host a series of events during the first week of the semester – featuring a winter wonderland.❄️Join the celebration, discover campus opportunities, and start building your ultimate BGSU experience. 2025 brings cool new beginnings—don’t miss your chance to kick off the year with friends from last semester and the perfect opportunity to make new ones!To view all Week of Welcome events, visit bgsu.edu/wow.

BGSU Men's Basketball vs Buffalo

⛸️ Glide into the new semester with ice skating outside the Union!Enjoy hot cocoa to warm up and gather around the fire pits to relax with friends. It’s the perfect way to kick off the semester in style!⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page.------------------------Week of Welcome Jan. 13-17 | This event is part of Week of Welcome. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to celebrate the start of the semester.

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator (CFE)Session Type: Dialogue SessionSession Category: Success & BelongingDuration: 2.5 hoursLocation: Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 316Description & Learning Outcomes:Join us for a watch party and discussion on the vital topic of faculty well-being. We’ll view the live NCFDD session, “Beyond Burnout: Faculty Well-Being: Individual and Institutional Approaches,” which highlights the critical need for faculty mental health support on college campuses. Through the lenses of purpose, compassion, connection, and balance, the session explores definitions and effects of burnout while sharing practical approaches to foster well-being. Afterward, we’ll discuss key takeaways and share insights on creating supportive work environments. Light refreshments will be provided.Learning Outcomes:In this session, you will:Define burnout and its key characteristics and potential impacts on faculty. Identify and discuss strategies for addressing burnout. Recognize how faculty well-being aligns with and supports student learning conditions. Share ideas and approaches for implementing wellness practices within your own role and on campus in general. To register for this event, use the Spring 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 (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.

Stephen Eckert, piano, will be performing Philippe Manoury's "Pluton" in a recital. This event is free and open to the public.