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

Navigating college as a commuter or transfer student comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to do it alone! Stop by these new Office Hours hosted by Holly Metzger, Coordinator of Orientation and Transitions.WHY ATTEND These hours are designed to help you:Build connections and feel more at home on campusGet personalized answers to your questionsDiscover resources to help balance school, work and lifeFind strategies to achieve your goals and thriveSPRING SCHEDULEWednesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon | BTSU 220 (Commuter Lounge)Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. | Library LoungeTake advantage of this opportunity to get support and succeed — see you there!

Register: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MkRBUYx5b18VyCCampus Well-Being ResourcesFri Feb 7 |9:30 – 10:15 am| BTSU 315 Thurs Feb 27 |1:15 – 2 pm | BTSU 315 Join the Office of Health and Wellness and the Office of the Dean of Students to learn about all well-being resources provided to students, faculty, and staff on campus.Community Mental Health ResourcesFri Feb 7 |10:15 – 11 am| BTSU 315 Thurs Feb 27 |2 – 2:45 pm | BTSU 315 Join NAMI Wood County in partnership with the Office of Health and Wellness to learn about mental health services and programs in Wood County.For More Information Ashley Hartman - ashthom@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/wellness | 419.372.WELL (9355)

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

Register: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MkRBUYx5b18VyCCampus Well-Being ResourcesFri Feb 7 |9:30 – 10:15 am| BTSU 315 Thurs Feb 27 |1:15 – 2 pm | BTSU 315 Join the Office of Health and Wellness and the Office of the Dean of Students to learn about all well-being resources provided to students, faculty, and staff on campus.Community Mental Health ResourcesFri Feb 7 |10:15 – 11 am| BTSU 315 Thurs Feb 27 |2 – 2:45 pm | BTSU 315 Join NAMI Wood County in partnership with the Office of Health and Wellness to learn about mental health services and programs in Wood County.For More Information Ashley Hartman - ashthom@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/wellness | 419.372.WELL (9355)

Event overview:Join us for a documentary screening and panel discussion to raise awareness about trafficking in America. This event will begin with the screening of Frontline: Trafficked in America followed by a panel discussion featuring experts and survivors. The evening will focus on the complexities of labor trafficking and its intersection with other forms of trafficking.Documentary:Frontline: Trafficked in America – This 55-minute PBS documentary takes an in-depth look at human trafficking, telling the inside story of Guatemalan teens who were forced to work against their will on an Ohio egg farm in 2014.Panel discussion with:Linda Majeska Powers – Legal Director, Ohio Human Trafficking Initiative, Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.Kwami Adoboe-Herrera – Survivor Ambassador for the Ohio Human Trafficking Initiative, Founder of Teleios, a nonprofit supporting male human trafficking survivors in Ohio.Marilyn Missler – Representative, Threads of Hope, a Global nonprofit fighting human trafficking through sustainable job creation.Marrisa Orzechowski – Director, Hope's Landing, a nonprofit providing employment opportunities for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence. Learn about the challenges faced by trafficking survivors and how organizations are helping them rebuild their lives. Attendees can also support these efforts by purchasing items from the visiting organizations. No registration required – walk-ins welcome.Support Survivors: Both Threads of Hope and Hope’s Landing will have representatives on-site to speak about their work and how they help survivors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase items created by survivors, with proceeds going directly to support their efforts.