Are you graduating this December? Keep an eye on your BGSU email for the Graduation Survey, coming your way at 7 a.m. on Dec. 2!👉 Complete the survey and swing by the second floor of the Student Union, outside the Kuhlin Center, to pick up your free mug from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of Dec. 2-6!

De-stress by taking a few minutes to customize your own fragrance at this candle make and take!Our master crafters from Island Sham Farmhouse will show you all there is to know about making an artisanal candle using soy-based wax and essential oils. Discover your dream scent and bottle it up using our unique decorative elements — all with the help of an expert.

Unleash your stress and embrace relaxation with our newest certified therapy dog, Bubba, and Paws for Stress Relief in various campus locations. Join us for a heartwarming opportunity to interact with Bubba, our friendly therapy dog, as he brings joy and comfort to our campus community. Take a break from your busy day to cuddle, pet, and play with Bubba, whose gentle presence has a remarkable ability to brighten spirits and melt away tension. Research shows that spending time with therapy animals like Bubba can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost overall well-being. So, whether you're feeling overwhelmed with coursework or simply in need of some furry companionship, come unwind with Bubba and let his wagging tail and warm smiles soothe your soul.

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students.Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.Learn more about "Let's Talk">>__________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

Join in on the fun with Demetria! Wear comfortable, supportive athletic shoes and be ready to move to great music!Available on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center, Studio BRegistration and SRC membership are not required to participate.Questions? Contact Karyn Smith, MPH Health Educator, BGSU Department of Recreation and Wellness 419-372-9309 karync@bgsu.eduVisit our Falcon Fitness web page for more information!

Join us for an enriching journey that explores the positive impact of gaming on various aspects of your life. Embrace gaming as a means of self-care and personal growth and uncover the diverse dimensions of gaming while nurturing your well-being. Experience the magic that happens when gaming and self-care unite!Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/9LiNtdhkVeTuesdays: Sept. 17 - Dec. 10 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 427 No session October 8 (Fall Break)Wii Sports, Mario Party, Rock Band, Mario Cart, Just DanceLearn how to strike a balance between gaming and self-care. Explore techniques to cultivate a healthy relationship with gaming while maintaining your overall well-being. Dive into the social aspects of gaming and explore how it can foster connections. Discover the joy of cooperative gameplay, building friendships, and engaging with gaming comIf you are struggling with your mental health, contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.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.

The BGSU University Choral Society, Graduate Brass Quintet and Collegiate Ringers present a free performance at First United Methodist Church titled "Joyous Sounds: A Yuletide Celebration." Come get in the holiday spirit! This event is free and open to the public.PROGRAM (NOT DIGITAL) COMING SOON

📣Calling all Fall 2024 GraduatesThis Fall Senior Celebration is your moment to celebrate the end of the academic year, reflect on the amazing memories you've made, and all the excitement your future holds! Throughout the week of Dec 2-6 we will have different events and parting gifts to celebrate YOU and your accomplishments⤵️Fill out your BGSU Graduation survey (coming Dec. 2) and pick up your BGSU Alumni MugEnjoy the Senior Lounge in the clocktower area on the second floor of the Bowen Thompson Student UnionJoin fellow graduates for Senior Toast Celebration to toast all you have accomplishedHead back to the oaks for a nostalgic meal one last time

Need a location to study with your friends? Want to work on a group project? Or just want to be around other students to hold yourself accountable? Take action by coming to study in the Radbill Center on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm. These study sessions will be hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors who bring fun energy to long study nights! Study Nights in the Rad begin September 11st and continue until December 4th. Snacks will be provided!The Radbill Center, known as the RAD, is a space for all students to find their place on campus. With a coffee (and tea and hot chocolate) station, along with tables and comfortable seating, the RAD is a great place to hang out, study, work on group projects or relax! Open 8 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday, and 8 am - 5 pm on Friday.For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533

The 57th annual competitions in musical performance will take place December 4-7, 2024. Preliminary rounds will occur December 1-6 in Kobacker Hall, beginning each day at 9 a.m. The final round of competition will take place December 7 beginning at 10 a.m. in Kobacker. Winners of the competition will be featured soloists with the BG Philharmonia on February 15, 2025.

🎓Graduates, come enjoy the first ever Senior Lounge!A place for all of our December graduates to relax and celebrate.🙌🎉At the Senior Lounge there will be⤵️Photo op! Including Polaroid Frame Photos and a great backdrop for all your BG picsWrite Thank you cards- Is there a faculty or staff that made all the difference? Let ‘em know!Hang out with your fellow graduating students!Grab a Falcon Outfitters Alumni Discount Card

Are you graduating this December? Keep an eye on your BGSU email for the Graduation Survey, coming your way at 7 a.m. on Dec. 2!👉 Complete the survey and swing by the second floor of the Student Union, outside the Kuhlin Center, to pick up your free mug from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of Dec. 2-6!

This week in film club, we will learn other compositing secrets in VFX and CGI. Then we will learn the President's speculation on the next big media M&A after the Paramount-Skydance merger. We will then watch clips from "Unwrapped" on how certain cinema candies are made.Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/other-secrets-in-compositing-in-vfx-and-cgi-animation-the-next-big-media-m-a-clips-from-unwrapped-on-how-cinema-candies-are-made

Join Tammy Schleenbaker from Integrative Massotherapy for a FREE 8-minute, upperbody, chair massage. The day of, a sign up sheet will be available in Falcon Square, North, near the monitor wall. Please arrive early to ensure you are able to receive your full time. If under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will need to complete a liability waiver.

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.Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in Jerome Library Room 142Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towelNo classes Oct. 7 & Nov. 11Interested 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

Please join us for Dr. Lisa Hanasono's interactive workshop titled "Mentoring Up, Across, and Over: Approaches and Strategies that Support Graduate Students’ Success." In this session, we will explore approaches, practical tips and strategies on how graduate students can maximize their mentorships.This event is free and open to the public. It might be of particular interest to graduate students. Faculty, please feel free to let your graduate students know about this session.

President Rodney K. Rogers invites you to a reception in celebration of the holiday season. No RSVP is required. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.If you have questions, please reach out to Ann Neely, director of presidential and signature events, at alinenk@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2240. Please indicate any dietary restrictions or any special assistance needed to fully participate in this event.

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students.Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.Learn more about "Let's Talk">>__________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

CANCELED. WILL RESCHEDULE IN JANUARY. DATE TBA.“Blue Notes” is a community-engaged experience in discovering how we can promote healing and our movement toward aliveness through art-making. In this conversation-workshop, Dr. Jones draws on practices from her training in Embodied Social Justice, Theatre of the Oppressed, and Theatrical Jazz to guide those gathered through a series of sonic, writing and movement experiences to uncover our “Blue Notes”—truths in our lives that are seldom expressed but can support us in our wholeness. This engaged workshop is an opportunity to think about the connections between intellectual projects and liberation, with particular attention to the ways that Africana spirituality emerges as a healing framework.All of Dr. Jones’ work rests on the premise that deep inner liberation is a necessary building block for lasting social transformation. She has provided workshops for domestic violence first responders through Safe Space (now The Safe Alliance) in Austin, Texas; for The Austin Project which she founded to use artmaking as a productive examination of inner wounds among women of color and our allies; and for The Diaspora Project which gathered Black women throughout the African diaspora to examine how anti-Blackness has created divisions among potential allies.Dr. Jones holds a Ph.D. from New York University, and is a Professor Emerita from the African and African Diaspora Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin, a mother, a Queer wife, and a curious sojourner. For more information about her work see: https://ournextnow.com/called-by-water

Weekly PAWS therapy dog visit at Jerome Library during the Fall 2024 semester!Wednesdays from 4–5 p.m. | Market at Jerome No study hours Nov. 27.Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman or call 419-372-4584.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.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.