📣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

Remember the good ol’ days of dining hall meals? Bring that nostalgia back with a free meal swipe on Thursday, Dec. 5!Fall 2024 graduates, We’ll add one free swipe to your BGSU ID, so you can enjoy a delicious meal at the Social House—just like the old times!

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.

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!

Facilitators: Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)Session Type: Info SessionSession Category: ScholarshipDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Each academic year, the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) works with Faculty Associates to design and facilitate learning experiences and resources for the BGSU teaching community and to provide insight on CFE programming and projects. Faculty Associates are passionate about teaching, learning, and sharing their knowledge and expertise with members of the BGSU teaching community.During this session, you will:Learn about Faculty Associate Program.Understand what is expected of Faculty Associates.Ask any questions you may have about being a Faculty Associate. Find out how you can apply to be a Faculty Associate.The CFE Faculty Associate program is open to full-time faculty (tenure-track and QRF), adjunct faculty, and staff members who are instructors of record.To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 CFE-Facilitated 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.

Mindful MomentsMindful MomentsMondays: 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays: Noon – 12:30 PMAug. 26 – Dec. 12 | VirtualNo session September 2, October 7, October 31, November 11, November 28Free, 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_a9Gv2nNwbOy8OdoIf 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.For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

Join other peers in our peer-to-peer lead support where you can discuss life concerns, mental health and build connections with other peers!

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.Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 PM - Student Recreation Center Studio BRegistration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel No class Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving BreakInterested 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.For More Information Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309

"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 us for a welcoming discussion space where international students at BGSU can share their experiences, challenges, and successes in adjusting to life in the U.S. Whether you're new to the country or have been here for a while, this event is designed to foster connection, support, and mutual understanding.Meet others who are navigating similar transitions and discover resources that can help make your journey smoother. Let’s embrace this vibrant international community together!Register to be part of this empowering conversation!_________________________________________________Hosted by the BGSU Counseling Center The BGSU Counseling Center aspires 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.

Come and here speakers of the industry and their experience in the industry.Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/industry-speaker-night

All aboard for a cozy Polar Express pajama party! 🎬✨ Grab your favorite PJs, bring your friends, and settle in for a magical holiday movie night. We’ll have festive treats (stay tuned for the goodies!) and all the cozy vibes you need to kick off the season. Don’t miss this chance to relax and get into the holiday spirit in style!

In this full-dome video show for all ages, you’ll first take a tour of the winter sky. Then, a mysterious alien spaceship appears. Is Christmas about to be stolen? Follow Santa’s hijacked sleigh from planet to planet and back to Earth again in this science fiction twist on a Christmas tale.

Join us in the Planetarium for the next public talk in the Expanding Boundaries Speakers Series, titled “From Spiral Nebulae to Island Universes: Measuring the Size of the Milky Way and its Place in the Scale of the Universe” presented by Kate Dellenbusch, BGSU Department of Physics & AstronomyThroughout history, humans have looked up at the sky and noticed a milky band stretching across the sky. However, it has only been about a century since the nature and size of the Milky Way has been well understood and that the “spiral nebulae” observed in the sky were in fact separate galaxies outside the Milky Way. In this talk, I’ll discuss some of the observations and theories of scientists throughout history as humanity attempted to understand the size and structure of the Milky Way.This program is the last in a series of six sessions on a wide range of interdisciplinary topics, each with a connection to astronomy. The talk will follow the regularly scheduled 6:30 p.m. Planetarium show. All Expanding Boundaries Speakers Series events are free and open to the public.This talk will also be available to livestream via zoom at https://bgsu-edu.zoom.us/j/4287586258

Join us for a relaxing night at this year’s Pajama Party! This event feature many novelty attractions such as Stuff-a-Plush, a pajama contest with prizes, therapy dogs, crafts, and more!The first 200 students to arrive are able to participate in Stuff-a-Plush.This event is free to all BGSU students.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.