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 Women's Basketball at Ohio

The Office of Health and Wellness provides this designated time and place to have private conversations with health professional, Danielle VanFleet, HIV Testing Coordinator, about safer sex. Bring your questions and discuss concerns on topics such as disease prevention, sexuality and reproductive health, contraception options, relationships, and risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections. FREE Safer Sex Kits and free condoms are available during the sessions to all BGSU students.Call 419.372.9355 for your appointment or walk-ins are always welcome A real name is not needed when making an appointment FREE and Confidential HIV Testing - 30-minute results If getting multiple STI tests, results may take more than 30-minutes LGBTQ+ Friendly and Affirming FREE condoms for BGSU students and FREE Safer Sex KitsConsultations and testing conducted at the Student Recreation Center. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis testing is now available for free.Spring 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year.January 15, February 5, 19, March 19, April 2, 16Bring a photo ID to the appointment

🧶 Craft, Create, and Chill!Join us in your Residence Hall lobby for a fun Make Your Own Gnome in a Dome craft meet-up! Get creative and make a cute gnome to personalize your space. Grab your friends, relax, and let’s craft something awesome together! 🎨------------------------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.

There's no better way to start the semester than with a fun game of Bingo! Join us for a night of laughs, prizes, and good vibes as we celebrate being back on campus. Don’t miss out on the chance to win some awesome prizes and meet new people! 🏆Learn more about UAO (University Activities Organization)------------------------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.

Soprano faculty member Sarah Luebke will present a recital in our weekly faculty artist series. This event is free and open to the public.

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.

✨Take a break and unwind with giant games and massage chairs to help you recharge!It’s the perfect way to relax, have fun, and reset as you dive into the semester. Come hang out, de-stress, and enjoy some downtime! 🧘‍♂️------------------------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: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Excited to start a new semester but unsure how to tackle your professional development goals? Let the CFE guide you in charting a course to professional success this semester! In this session, you will define your professional development goals and areas of focus, explore resources and programs offered by the CFE and campus partners, and learn strategies and tools to track your progress.In this session, you will:Develop a clear professional development plan. Identify available resources and programming to support your goals. Learn effective tracking strategies. Set a plan to celebrate and share your growth. 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.

Kick off the spring semester with a Welcome Back BBQ hosted at the Social House @ the Oaks! Enjoy a sizzling barbecue, where Falcons can come together to enjoy winter-themed treats. Be sure to stop into the Teaching Kitchen on your way in or out to decorate a snowflake-shaped sugar cookie.------------------------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.

The College of Musical Arts will hold virtual auditions for prospective music students.

Calling all book lovers! Get ready to dive into the best of children's literature. Help us predict the 2025 Newbery Award winners! Immerse yourself in the magic of storytelling with our handpicked selection of books, all waiting for you in the Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) on the second floor of the Jerome Library. Then, join us on Friday, Jan. 17 for a discussion and voting as we decide which stories will capture the coveted award.Don't forget to join us for the Caldecott Read-In as well! Friday, Jan. 24 fom 2-5 p.m.

Soyeon Kate Lee, piano, will present a masterclass as part of the 15th annual David D. Dubois Piano Competition. Lee is on the piano faculty at the Juilliard School of Music and is the winner of the Naumberg and Concert Artist Guild Competition.The David D. Dubois Piano Competition supports student pianists at several levels. It provides a number of scholarship opportunities for high school students to attend BGSU, it encourages undergraduate piano students to develop innovative programming ideas for outreach projects and it supports current piano students to participate in music festivals around the world.

Join us for a fun Falcon After Dark event at Slater Ice Arena! Lace up your skates and glide into the night with friends for some cool fun on the ice. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the winter vibes and kick off the weekend! ❄️Please bring your BGID for free admission!------------------------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.

BGSU Ice Hockey at Ferris State University

BGSU Men's Basketball vs Eastern Michigan

BGSU Women's Basketball vs Northern Illinois

BGSU Women's Track and Field at Jud Logan Memorial

The semifinals of the 15th annual David D. Dubois Piano competition will be held in Kobacker Hall beginning at 9:00 AM.The David D. Dubois Piano Competition supports student pianists at several levels. It provides a number of scholarship opportunities for high school students to attend BGSU, it encourages undergraduate piano students to develop innovative programming ideas for outreach projects and it supports current piano students to participate in music festivals around the world.