On Friday, April 4th, Take Back the Night will be returning to Bowling Green State University in the Jerome Library’s Pallister Conference Room. Doors open at 5:45p with a welcome program beginning at 6:15p.Take Back the Night is an active demonstration, protest, and empowerment event for individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual violence, or stalking. In addition to local efforts, Take Back the Night is recognized annually across the country. This event is held to provide a safe, supportive, and uplifting space for individuals to speak out about the violence in their lives, mourn those who have lost their lives due to violence, advocate for those living with violence, and be in community.5:45p Doors Open6:15-7:00p Welcome Program Featured speakers Dr. Sandra Earle (BGSU University Advocate) and Rebecca Facey (City of Toledo Prosecutor)Performance by BGSU's Elem3nt Dance Team​​​​​​​7:15-8:15p March8:30-9:30p Survivor Speak-Out 9:30-10:00p Closing Program ​​​​​​​Performance by BGSU student and saxophonist Mary BorusTo individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event.If you have any questions or need assistance with parking, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@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.

It's time to celebrate with a Party for the Planet 🌍✨Celebrate Earth Day with an unforgettable night under the stars on the BTSU Quad! Enjoy a variety of Earth Day-themed activities, great food, and eco-friendly fun! ♻️ Join us as we celebrate our planet and have a fabulous evening🌎💚🌧️ Rain Plan: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move the party indoors to the Multipurpose Room—but the fun stays the same!

Come support our BGSU student filmmakers! This juried film and media festival features work by student filmmakers. The three-day event includes film screenings, panel discussions, poster presentations, and filmmaking workshops.All events are free and open to the public.FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:April 4 at 7 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, BGSU Film Theater, Room 206 Curated Screening of Short Films: Experimental, Drama, ComedyApril 5 at 1 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 207 Workshop: Film Appreciation Presentations and Visual EssaysApril 5 at 7 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, BGSU Film Theater, Room 206 Curated Screening of Short Films: Music Video, Documentary, HorrorApril 6 at 1 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 207 Workshop: Masterclass in Lighting for Film with Nicholas WeissApril 6 at 7 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, BGSU Film Theater, Room 206 Awards Ceremony: Festival Winners and Departmental Awards

Sihan Liu, collaborative piano, will present a student recital. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINK: https://youtube.com/live/q6O957fr_Yg?feature=share

University Men's Chorus and Volaré will present a joint concert. Tickets for this performance are $10, and can be purchased here. Free admission for BGSU students with ID card at the door.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM LINK TBA

Get ready to hit the ice for an exciting season of adult hockey at Slater Family Ice Arena! Whether you're sharpening your skills or competing at a high level, our spring league offers fast-paced action and camaraderie for all players.RegistrationPlayers must be 18 years of age to register. Before a player is permitted to play in the first game, the following must be completed and on record with the Senior League Commissioner:Set up an online DASH account for Slater Family Ice ArenaPay in full onlineSigned Conduct and League Rules Agreement formIdentification verified (repeated each game at check-in)USA hockey confirmed (online in DASH account)Fees$160 per player$80 per goalieDivisionsPlayers must sign up for a division based on their skill level.Recreational Adult Development Division (RADD) - For players who are at the B-/C/D skill level. This league allows for more experienced players to assist with the pace of the game and help new players gain experience.Skilled Adult Division (SAD) - for more skilled players with past hockey experience in the A/B+ adult hockey level. League management has the final authority to place players into these divisions.SchedulesThe spring season will run from March 10- April 24, 2025.Games will be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.Game times will be scheduled at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m. (and 11 p.m. as needed)Days and times are subject to change based on the number of teams in each league.RostersRosters may have up to 15 players, including goalies. League officials reserve the right to add players to any team with less than 15 players. Players are only allowed to play for one team. There is a limit of five (5) ACHA players from the 2022-23 season on a roster, regardless of the team/school they played for.Game Layout3-minute pre-game warm-up.Three periods, 15 minutes each, running time. The clock will stop to enter penalties. The clock will stop with less than 2 minutes in the third period if the score is within two goals.If time is still left on the curfew clock and the game is tied, there will be a 3-man shootout, followed by a sudden death shootout as long as there is time left on the game curfew clock. All players must shoot once before any player shoots twice.If the game is tied with no time left on the curfew clock, the game will end in a tie.Time-Outs: Each team is allowed one 1-minute time-out per game. There are no time-outs during an overtime period.RulesModified USA hockey rules apply, with the following exceptions:No Body checkingNo SlapshotsUnintentional slapshots will result in a stoppage of play and the faceoff being taken in the offending team's defensive zone.Intentional slapshots or reoccurring offenses by one player will result in a minor penalty.Slap shots occur when a player’s stick comes above the knees while winding up shooting the puck.All slapshot calls are determined at the referee's discretion.