Check out this lounge space just for commuter students where you can study and meet up with friends.Stop by the Off-Campus Student Lounge on the first floor of Jerome Library to enjoy free coffee, tea and pastries to celebrate Commuter Student Appreciation Week. Have some extra time in between classes? Feel free to play some card games and board games provided in that space while you're on campus. We hope to see you there!

Conference Date: March 26, 2025The eStrella Latin American & Latino/a/x Studies Student Research Conference is an annual forum featuring original scholarship (in the form of research papers or poster presentations) and creative work (such as painting, ceramics, photography, movement, media installations, and spoken word).REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND CONFERENCE SCHEDULE COMING SOON!For questions please contact Dr. Luis Moreno.

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!

Have you ever wondered how scores are brought to life to help tell a story? Also, do you leave the theatre during the end credits, or do you stay to watch them?Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/how-film-scores-are-brought-to-life-why-do-i-stay-in-the-auditorium-to-watch-the-end-credits

In 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.January 22 – April 30| No class during Spring Break, March 3 & 5 Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in the Jerome Library, Room 142 Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel Interested 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

Facilitator: Dr. Neil Baird, Professor of English; Director, University Writing Program; English Department & CFE Faculty AssociateSession Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1 hourLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:In this workshop, you will be introduced to five dimensions to AI literacy: 1) human-first approaches to AI, 2) how generative AI works, 3) prompt generation, 4) ethical use, including issues of bias and inclusion, and 5) assessing output use. Taking a “small teaching” approach, you will be introduced to small tweaks you can make to your teaching to promote AI literacy in your students while teaching the content you need to teach.In this session, you will:Describe the dimensions of AI literacy. Explain how generative AI can support the critical thinking of students. Apply dimensions of AI literacy to small teaching practices. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Faculty Associate 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.