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.

In honor of Commuter Student Appreciation Week, all undergraduate commuter students can enjoy free group fitness classes at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) all week long. You can find the list of classes offered on our web page. Simply find a class you'd like to join and tell our friendly staff at the desk that you are a commuter student to enjoy the class for free.Commuter students can also enjoy Well-Being Room for free all week by making a reservation through your MyRec Portal.

Save yourself a walk and take a ride with us!In celebration of Commuter Student Appreciation Week - commuter students can enjoy free golf cart shuttles to class between 8-10 a.m. Golf carts will pick up students from Lots 1, 5, 16 and other surrounding lots and drop them off at their on-campus destination on a rolling basis.

Dress to impress and bring your best smile to the Kuhlin Career Hub. Take a professional photo in our photo booth and you'll receive a FREE BGSU t-shirt. The booth allows students to take professional photos for uses such as LinkedIn profiles, ID cards, and more. Photos are emailed to your BGSU email immediately after the session. The photo booth is available for use from Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Division of Inclusion and BelongingSession Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Equity & Access, Success & BelongingDuration: 3 hoursModality: In-person (see registration form for location of each session)Description & Learning Outcomes:The Safe Zone Project at Bowling Green State University promotes awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Its goals are to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ people and issues, create gender-inclusive change on campus and in society, and form an understanding of the impact of intersectionality on identities and systems. The project aims to improve the climate for LGBTQ+ individuals at BGSU and make allies visible and involved with LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.In this session, you will:Clarify your understanding of basic/intermediate LGBTQ+-related definitions. Develop and/or advance your understanding of socialization. Clarify your understanding of gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and various orientations. Learn about US LGBTQ+ policies/law, specifically in the state of Ohio. Identify job-relevant behaviors and techniques rooted in allyship. Develop an action plan. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite 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.

Calling all commuter and transfer students! Start your morning with a free, come-and-go breakfast at the Social House @ The Oaks. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow students, meet the leaders of the Transfer Student Association and Commuter Student Network, and get to know your peers in a relaxed and welcoming environment.When and WhereDate: Tuesday, Jan. 28 and March 25Time: 9-10:30 a.m. (Feel free to drop by anytime)Location: Social House @ The OaksWhy You Should AttendFree Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious breakfast to fuel your day.Networking Opportunity: Meet other commuter and transfer students, make new connections, and expand your network.Meet Student Leaders: Get to know the leaders of the Transfer Student Association and Commuter Student Network. Learn about resources, events, and opportunities available to you as a commuter or transfer student.