"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students. For virtual Let's Talk, contact the Counseling Center to secure a time. Virtual Let's Talk consultations are not scheduled more than 24 hours in advance.Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.Call 419-372-2081 to Schedule your Let's Talk AppointmentPlease note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.Learn more about "Let's Talk">>__________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

The Counseling Center is combining group therapy with the healing touch of horses – in partnership with Project H.O.P.E.Whether you're a social services student, looking for a break from your dorm, or simply love spending time with horses, this group is for you! Join us for a fun and relaxing experience at Project Hope Stables in Bowling Green.📅 Sessions Available:Mondays: Feb 10 – April 14 | 3:30 – 4:45 PM Thursdays: Feb 13 – April 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM🚍 Transportation Provided💰 Completely Free🎓 Open to All BGSU StudentsDon't miss out! Call the BGSU Counseling Center at 419-372-2081 for more information or to sign up.

Mindful MomentsJanuary 13th– May 1st | Virtual Mondays 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm No session: Jan. 20th (Monday), Mar. 3rd (Monday), Mar. 6th (Thursday)Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session, open to all faculty, staff, and students. This is a great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practice, and education on tools to promote mental well-being.   Register Online: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MkRBUYx5b18VyCTo 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.For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity and the American Association of University Women for a book discussion on Victoria Smith's Hags: The Demonisation of Middle-Aged Women!This event will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in 203 Hayes Hall from Noon-1 p.m. and will be facilitated by CWGE Director and AAUW VP of Programming, Dr. Kacee Ferrell Snyder. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome!Please contact Dr. Kacee Ferrell Snyder at kaceef@bgsu.edu to RSVP.

Facilitators:Edith Scarletto, Associate Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian, Library Teaching & Learning Beth Fridrick, Assistant Professor/Collections & Electronic Resources Librarian, Library Teaching & LearningSession Type: Info SessionSession Category: ScholarshipDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Joining the scholarly conversation in your field can be intimidating. Where should you submit your article manuscript? Are some journals better than others? What about the emails you get from random journals asking you to submit your work? Using library databases such as Journal Citation Reports and Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, the facilitator will demonstrate how to find and evaluate scholarly journals in your field and discuss the indicators of deceptive publishing practices.In this session, you will learn how to:Use library databases and online resources to identify scholarly journals in your field(s). Identify the red flags of deceptive publishing practices. Evaluate scholarly journals based on various identifiers, such as impact factors and journal citation indicators. This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 University Libraries 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.

January 16 - April 24 | No class during Spring Break, March 6Available on Thursdays from 1:30 – 2:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Studio BJoin Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback for an upbeat cardio drumming session - a high-energy, fun way to enjoy your body, build community, and enjoy new music! Sessions are appropriate for ALL bodies and fitness levels, no experience necessary, and can even be done in a chair.Content Warning: Music often contains themes related to feminism and sexuality, and music may contain explicit language.For More Information Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs