Looking for a place to unwind with friends or meet new people? Whether you love cards, board games, cornhole or puzzles, check out Game Night in the RAD every Tuesday from 6-8pm. Hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors, Game Nights in the RAD strive to help students prioritize their well-being and connections. Popcorn will be provided! Game Nights in the RAD begin January 28th and continue until April 22nd. Snacks will be provided!For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533

This film depicts the wildly turbulent production history of Sweet Sweetback’s "Baadasssss Song" (1971), Mario Van Peebles’s controversial, influential, and lastingly significant Black independent film.

The Center for Women and Gender Equity is partnering with Wood County Hospital for their annual donation drive! Donated items will benefit the Wood County Hospital SANE Department and Community Outreach programs. We are seeking new hygiene products, clothing, and other items, including but not limited to:TissuesShampoo/conditionerSoapDeodorantWashclothsTowelsLotionToothbrushes/toothpasteHair brushes/combsMouthwashToilet paperMenstrual productsLaundry soap/pods and dryer sheetsHatsGlovesFootwear (shoes and socks)Pregnancy clothingWinter clothingSweats/sweatshirtsBlanketsSleeping bags (for 0-10 degree cool weather)Water resistance coats/clothingCoats/jackets (adults)BootsIf you wish to donate, you can buy items from the Donation Drive Wishlist and have them delivered to the CWGE or drop off donations in 280 Hayes Hall. The donation drive runs for the whole month of February.

2025 New Student Housing Giveaway!25 lucky winners will get to pick a room in the residence hall of their choice before room selection officially begins, for themself AND a roommate of their choice! That's up to 50 winners – and the earlier you sign your housing agreement, the more chances you have to win!________________________How to EnterSign the 2025-26 Housing and Dining Agreement between Jan. 6 through April 30, 2025.You must be a new student admitted to BGSU for the Fall 2025 Semester to qualify.The month you sign your Housing and Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected.Jan. 6-31 = 4 total entriesFeb. 1-28 = 3 total entriesMarch 1-31 = 2 total entriesApril 1-30 = 1 total entry​​​​​​​This year, an additional 5 students who sign their Housing and Dining Agreement on Jan. 6 will be selected to pick their room before selection!Complete your Housing Agreement TODAY!If you win, you can pick a bed in Centennial Hall, Conklin Hall, Kohl Hall, McDonald Hall, Kreischer or Offenhauer Towers – for yourself and one new BGSU student of your choice.New students who wish to live in Founders Hall must be members of the Honors Learning Community. Because of this, Founders Hall will not be available to select through this giveaway.The randomized drawing will occur by the third day of each month up until May 3. The Office of Student Housing will reach out to each winner through BGSU email and the phone number on file - make sure you have your voicemail box set up! If a winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, their right to the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected.Upon accepting the prize by picking a room before standard room selection, winners agree to participate in social media and other marketing efforts to promote the giveaway.When contacted, the Office of Student Housing will discuss with each winner how to select a room for themself and their chosen roommate.________________________Important Details:Students are not required to have their $200 initial housing payment made to be eligible to win. However, before any student can be assigned to a room, the initial housing payment must be paid.The additional student who is pulled into the room by a winner must have their housing and meal plan agreement signed and paid their $200 initial payment at the time of the room selection. They must also be a new incoming student admitted at BGSU to qualify.This prize does not offer any discount on the housing rate, and each student assigned to a room through this giveaway will be responsible for the full payment of the room in accordance with their student bill. Cancellations to the agreement by May 1, 2025, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancellations after May 1, 2025, will be granted in accordance with the forfeiture schedule.If the winner does not submit an eligible student to be their roommate by the Office of Student Housing deadline, the remaining space will be forfeited.Once a student has won one of the 20 prizes, they will no longer be eligible to win the remaining prizes for this giveaway. Students who have agreed to be the roommate of one of the winners will also not be eligible.The beds selected by the winner and their roommate must be assigned to the same building. Any student who is assigned to a room through this giveaway does not have the right to their room assignment. If one of the students decides to do a room change into a different room/building or cancels their contract, the vacant bed will open up to standard room selection, and a random roommate may be assigned.Returning students who will be enrolled full-time at BGSU are not eligible to win. The Office of Student Housing is not responsible for prize notifications being marked as spam, junk or otherwise hidden from the recipient.

From free giveaways and expert resources to interactive activities and fitness classes, Feb. 10-14 is packed with opportunities to learn, engage and win prizes – all while prioritizing your sexual health.What’s Happening?Monday, Feb. 10 – Follow the Office of Health & Wellness on social media for expert tips, myth-busting facts and interactive quizzes.Tuesday, Feb. 11, Noon to 2 p.m. – Stop by the Union tables to get free giveaways and sexual health info from the Wood County Health Department, the Center for Women and Gender Equity and the Office of Health & Wellness.Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. – Join the Office of Health & Wellness in BTSU 208 for a Sexual Health Presentation with safe sex kit giveaways, a safer sex raffle, crafts/coloring and the PAWS team. Thursday, Feb. 13, 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Interested in a fun and empowering fitness class? Check out Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback's Sexual Health Cardio Drumming in Student Recreation Center Studio B.Friday, Feb. 14 – Test your knowledge with Sexual Health Trivia & Jeopardy on social media to wrap up the week!Get Involved Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge, score free resources and participate in engaging activities designed to support your health and wellness.📧 More Info: Email Ashley Hartman or call 419-372-4584.

The mission of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.DatesWed Feb 12 | 9:30 – 11 am | BTSU 315Fri Feb 28 | 9:30 - 11 am | BTSU 315Registration https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MkRBUYx5b18VyCQuestions or Comments? Reach out to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 with any questions or comments.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 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.