Feeling stressed or just need a pick-me-up? Join the BGSU PAWS Team for a weekly dose of joy and relaxation! These incredible therapy dogs and their amazing handlers are here to brighten your Mondays.📅 When: Mondays, 5-6 p.m. 📍 Where: Student Recreation Center 🗓 Kicks Off: Jan. 13 (No sessions: Jan. 20, March 3, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 11)Don’t miss this pawfect opportunity to de-stress, meet new furry friends, and start your week off right! Come for the fluff, stay for the smiles! 🐕✨Got questions? Email Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 for more info.Visit the BGSU PAWS TEAM web page to learn how to request a therapy dog visit, become a volunteer and more!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.

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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.

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.

Learn taijutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art focused on self-awareness and natural body movement for self-defense. Taijutsu involves unarmed techniques for striking, kicking, blocking, grappling and throwing, traditional weapon techniques, and methods of evasion and escape from dangerous situations.Who can attend?Open to BGSU students, faculty and staff, ages 14 and up. All ability levels are welcomeWhy you should attend Classes are conducted in a supportive environment through which participants can improve their physical, menta, and spiritual well-being.How to attendDrop in to join this 6-7:30 p.m. class hosted on Tuesday class between Jan. 14-April 29. (Class will not be hosted during spring break.)Class is hosted in the Martial Arts Studio (#38) in the sub-basement at the Student Rec CenterAdvance registration is not required.Wear comfortable clothing. About the instructor Instructed by BGSU Chief Well-Being Officer, Ben Batey. Ben is a licensed instructor with over 20 years of experience in the art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and currently holds the rank of 6th degree black belt.For More Information, contact Ben Batey at bbatey@bgsu.edu.

Aqua ZumbaJanuary 14 – April 29| No class during Spring Break, March 4Available on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Cooper PoolIn addition to the physical health benefits of exercise, regular physical activity can positively impact your brain function, boost your mood, and help reduce stress, along with many other enhancements to mental health. Join us for these fun, low-impact movement sessions.Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towelInterested in hosting a free Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class? Request a session at www.bgsu.edu/thrive or contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.eduAll sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible.For More InformationKaryn Smith, MPH Health Educator, BGSU Department of Recreation and Wellness Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness