Discover creativity and community at the Willard Wankelman Gallery. Experience a collaborative informational exhibition that is student-produced, exploring the power of collaboration and storytelling through design and history.This public showcase highlights projects created by undergraduate and graduate students in Collaboration and Community Engagement, taught by Jenn Stucker, professor in the Division of Graphic Design, and Museum Studies in Public History, taught by Cheryl Dong, assistant professor in the Department of History.The exhibit will officially open on Nov. 2, marking the start of this exciting showcase. Visit bgsu.edu/gallery for more information and gallery hours======================= Join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month, which celebrates the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring traditions of Indigenous peoples. From music and food to exhibits and storytelling, these events are open to all and offer opportunities to engage, learn, and connect. Everyone is welcome to join in on campus and throughout the surrounding community.

This session will explore the purpose and timelines for the course evaluation process at BGSU and inform you on how to use course evaluation results to inform your teaching practices. Using the six common questions of the course evaluation, you will learn practical strategies for improving pedagogy.Why you should attend:Identify the course evaluation process at BGSU (including timelines and key dates)​.Access course evaluation results for specific courses you teach.​Share and discuss pedagogical strategies for the ​six common questions.To register for this event, use the Fall 2025 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive the Zoom link one day before the event.For more information on this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If 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.If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) at cfe@bgsu.edu

Register: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eA08XMfXGaRrMPQAug 25 – Dec 12 Mondays 9 - 9:30 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm No session: Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 27🧘 Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session 🌅 Great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practiceFREE and open to all faculty, staff, and 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.For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/wellness-connection/well-being-programs/mindfulness.html

Take a break and hit the ice during this budget-friendly weekday skating session, perfect for a midday refresh. Offered Monday through Friday, it’s a quick, energizing way to glide through your lunch hour or get in some casual practice.Whether you're sneaking in a solo skate or bringing a friend, you won’t find a cooler deal.Admission is just $3, with skate rental available for an additional $3 – no reservations are needed!Admission and skate rental is FREE for students who show a valid BGSU ID during Weeks of Welcome (August 25 - October 3)!------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

Connect with fellow commuter and transfer studentsAre you a commuter or transfer student looking to meet new people and feel at home on campus? Stop by our weekly gatherings to make friends, share experiences and find your community.Bring your lunch and hang outThis casual drop-in event is the perfect way to take a break between classes. Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy a welcoming space designed just for commuter and transfer students. Play board games, study or chat with classmates. It's your time, in your space!On-Campus SupportOur Commuter and Transfer Student Peer Mentor will be available to answer questions, offer resources and help you navigate campus life.You'll leave each event with new friends and helpful tips to make your semester easier!

Explore Toledo’s Big Dreams and Bigger Lessons In the 19th century, Toledo inspired its pioneers with bold visions of greatness. None was bolder than Jessup Scott, who predicted that Toledo would become the “future great city of the world.” But the reality was more complicated.About the Speaker and Award Historian Dr. Timothy Messer-Kruse, School of Cultural and Critical Studies, Bowling Green State University, will explore Toledo’s early years, the soaring hopes of its boosters and the speculation that shaped its destiny. Messer-Kruse’s work on this topic won the Local History Publication Award, Article Category, Professional Division, leading to this special lecture.What You’ll LearnThe bold predictions that shaped Toledo’s developmentHow speculation built — and limited — the city’s growthLessons Toledo offers about urban development and declineWhy Attend Ideal for history enthusiasts, urban studies students and anyone curious about Toledo’s story, this lecture reveals the powerful forces that shaped the Glass City’s past and future.Presented by the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) This event is part of the Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, hosted by the CAC at BGSU University Libraries.Photo Credit: Cover, Toledo: “Future Great City of the World” as Envisaged Almost a Century Ago by Jessup Scott (reprint), 1937