In this classic planetarium show created by Dr. Dale Smith which premiered in 2003, you will go on a world-wide tour of astronomical flags and the nations, states, and cities that fly them. Dozens of flags around the world float images of the Sun, the Moon, stars and constellations, and the northern lights. This interdisciplinary program shows all of these flags, explains the celestial sights they embody, and visits the places that fly them.$2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.

Dates: March 10 – May 14No Fines, No Fees – Just Bring Your Books BackThe library is making big changes! As we prepare to move to a new system in June, we need your help getting books back. From March 10 to May 14, you can return overdue books in good condition without paying any fines.Long Overdue? No Problem!If you have books that were billed within the last 365 days, all charges will be waived. Even if you previously paid for a lost item, bring it back in good condition, and you’ll get a refund.Why Participate?✔ Save money—get fines and charges cleared ✔ Help the library recover lost materials ✔ No questions asked—just drop them offDon’t miss this chance to start fresh! Return your books today and avoid future fees.Questions?Chat with the Circulation Desk. Check your library account.

This final concert concludes the activities for the BGSU Middle School Honor Band. Participants will perform a concert for family and friends. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM (Program to be selected from listed works)Brown Band Jason Lozer, conductor Ascension ...................................................................James Swearingen Escape! .......................................................................Adrian B. Sims Scorpion ......................................................................Richard Saucedo Hard Rock Fanfare ....................................................Tyler Arcari Appalachian Folk Dance ..........................................Robert W. SmithWhite Band Andrew Messerli, conductor Aces of the Air ............................................................Karl King/ Swearingen Shepherd's Hey ...........................................................Percy Grainger/ Balent Machines of Wrath .....................................................A. Sims To be a Wolf .................................................................Mollie Budiansky At Twilight ....................................................................Tyler S GrantOrange Band Heather Marsh-Myers, conductor Down on the Delta ....................................................Carol Brittin Chambers Stay.................................................................................Randall Standridge Rising Earth ..................................................................Laura Estes Tripwire ........................................................................ Jarod Hall Ten Marches in Two Minutes ....................................Timothy Loest

Beginning to advanced middle school string players are invited to participate in chamber music sessions, master classes, string technique group sessions and chamber orchestra. More information can be found on our website. The 5 p.m. final concert will be livestreamed.LIVESTREAM LINK

5 p.m. Deadline for Faculty to POST ALL Spring 2025 Grades.

All administrative staff members and the BGSU community are invited to attend the 42nd Annual Administrative Staff Awards Banquet hosted by the Administrative Staff Council (ASC).This year, the awards banquet will feature:An opportunity to connect with colleagues and reflect on all the accomplishments of the academic yearA special address from President Rogers A celebration of the Spirit of BG winners from the past yearCeremony for the following prestigious awards:Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award - Administrative staff member of the yearNewcomer of the Year Award- New administrative staff member of the yearDiversity and Belonging Award - Staff member, office or group who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing a positive culture of diversity, equity and belonging at BGSUBG Best Award- Administrative staff member has done something innovative or shown extreme commitmentSilent Auction Join us in raising money for the ASC Scholarship fund by participating in the Silent Auction at the Bowling Green and Firelands campuses.Firelands Colleagues We would love to see you in person, but if you can’t make the drive to Bowling Green, please plan to attend the satellite banquet on the Firelands campus.

**The workshop originally scheduled for March 21, 2025 has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025**Join us for a full day immersive Life Design experience. In the morning participants will experience Life Design tools focused on you. In the afternoon participants will apply knowledge gained to ideate and prototype how you might integrate life design mindsets and tools into your work.Any BGSU faculty or staff member is welcome to attend this workshop regardless of your current level of understanding of Life Design. Lunch will be provided. This workshop will be facilitated by Adrienne Ausdenmoore (AVP and Executive Director of the Radbill Center), Gabe Dunbar (Sr. Director of Career Design) and Kayla Ballinger (Life Design Coach).Please register in advance using the link above. For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533.

Facilitators:Emily Anzicek, Ph.D., Teaching Professor, School of Media & Communications Barbara Bergstrom, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Art Chelsea Chandler, Ph.D., Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) Sally Thelen, M.Ed., M.A., Program Coordinator, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) Session type: SeminarSession category: Pedagogical Innovation, Success & BelongingDuration: 7 hoursLocation: Olscamp Hall, Room Location TBDDescription & Learning Outcomes:The first two weeks of a semester are a crucial part of developing a sense of belonging and a pathway toward success for our students. In this hands-on, full-day seminar, you will explore strategies for engaging students, setting meaningful expectations for the semester, and providing students with early, actionable feedback. Led by the CFE team members and faculty facilitators, we will discuss inclusive evidence-based teaching strategies, syllabus best practices, formative assessments, and lesson planning to facilitate a sense of belonging and engagement among our students. Upon completion of the workshop, you will have an intentional, student-centered plan for the first two weeks of class. Please bring a laptop and any course materials you have for your Fall 2025 course(s). Lunch will be provided.In this session, you will:Explore inclusive, evidence-based teaching strategies that motivate students and foster a sense of belonging. Analyze your course syllabus for clarity, tone, and transparent expectations. Develop an instructional outline for the first two weeks of your class incorporating evidence-based teaching strategies and formative assessments. Develop a detailed lesson plan for at least one class session outlining evidence-based teaching strategies and formative assessments. You must be able to participate in the entirety of the full-day seminar in order to register and participate in this event. Registration is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF), tenure-track faculty (TTF), and adjunct instructors teaching a Fall 2025 course. Registration is first-come, first served and will be capped at 20 participants. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an email signature stamp.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Setting a Course for Student Success Registration Form.Registration is currently full for this event. Please complete the form to be placed on the waitlist. You will be notified if a spot opens up.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.

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.

Mental Health First Aid TrainingRegistration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aNHRMGUCAPJGgmMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.​Virtual Blended Training2-hours pre-work, two-day virtual instructor-led training Must attend both daysJan 9 & 10 | 9 – 12:15 pm | Zoom Blended One-Day Training2 hours pre-work, one-day in-person training Fri Mar 14 | 9 – 3:15 pm | BTSU 208 Higher Education-Specific TrainingFull in-person training specific for the higher education setting Fri May 9 | 9 – 5:30 pm | BTSU 208 Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.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.

In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University. Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A.Register Now!

Vasile Beluska's violin studio will present a recital. This event is free and open to the public

The Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform a concert at BGSU. The event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINK

Dates: March 10 – May 14No Fines, No Fees – Just Bring Your Books BackThe library is making big changes! As we prepare to move to a new system in June, we need your help getting books back. From March 10 to May 14, you can return overdue books in good condition without paying any fines.Long Overdue? No Problem!If you have books that were billed within the last 365 days, all charges will be waived. Even if you previously paid for a lost item, bring it back in good condition, and you’ll get a refund.Why Participate?✔ Save money—get fines and charges cleared ✔ Help the library recover lost materials ✔ No questions asked—just drop them offDon’t miss this chance to start fresh! Return your books today and avoid future fees.Questions?Chat with the Circulation Desk. Check your library account.

Gain access to all of the amenities of the Student Recreation Center throughout the summer for one low price. Available for Purchase: April 28Pass Valid Through: August 31Individual: $89Add Dependent: $15 For More Information:Julia K. Adams, M.Ed. Assistant Director - SRCOffice: 419-372-7485Email: jthatch@bgsu.edu Get your pass at the SRC Welcome Desk or online at myrec.bgsu.edu

BGSU’s annual Teaching & Learning Summit is an opportunity for the BGSU teaching community to spend the day celebrating achievements, reflecting on the past year, sharing best practices for teaching and learning, and fostering future collaborations for both inside and outside of the classroom. Participants can expect an engaging keynote presentation, interactive workshop sessions, networking opportunities, inspiring discussions, and collaborative learning.The theme for this year’s Summit is “Thriving Together: Redefining Success and Well-Being.” This year’s summit will explore how we can foster a campus culture that supports the success and well-being of ourselves, our students, and our colleagues. The keynote speaker for this year’s Teaching & Learning Summit is Dr. Liz Norell, author of the recent book, “The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching.” Her keynote speech, “Authenticity and Presence as Wellbeing Practices,” will focus on how we can be more authentically ourselves in our work and why doing so matters.In addition to the keynote session, the Summit will include a full-day of programming, including a panel discussion on wellbeing and work-life balance, interactive sessions facilitated by members of the BGSU teaching community, and a campus partner networking session. All members of the BGSU community, including faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, are welcome and encouraged to attend the Summit.By participating in this event, you will be able to:Recognize transformative practices and new approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond. Implement strategies to promote success and belonging for students, faculty, and all members of the BGSU community. Discover practices that support a diverse, inclusive community of learners and educators. Discuss the successful implementation of curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment practices that support student and instructor success. Connect with BGSU colleagues from across campus. Identify campus partners and resources that can contribute to your own professional and personal development and support student success and engagement. This event is an in-person event; however, the morning panel discussion and keynote speech will be live-streamed via Zoom. To make the most of this event, we ask participants to bring a cell phone, laptop or device to access digital materials and resources.To register for this event, use the 2025 Teaching & Learning Summit Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Register before April 25 to receive a boxed lunch during the keynote luncheon. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link before the event.To find out more information about this event, visit the Teaching & Learning Summit 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.

Dates: March 10 – May 14No Fines, No Fees – Just Bring Your Books BackThe library is making big changes! As we prepare to move to a new system in June, we need your help getting books back. From March 10 to May 14, you can return overdue books in good condition without paying any fines.Long Overdue? No Problem!If you have books that were billed within the last 365 days, all charges will be waived. Even if you previously paid for a lost item, bring it back in good condition, and you’ll get a refund.Why Participate?✔ Save money—get fines and charges cleared ✔ Help the library recover lost materials ✔ No questions asked—just drop them offDon’t miss this chance to start fresh! Return your books today and avoid future fees.Questions?Chat with the Circulation Desk. Check your library account.

Fear and anxiety can hold us back from being fully present and enjoying our lives. In this class, participants will dive into the similarities and differences between fear and anxiety, and how they can impact productivity and comfort. We’ll explore how to harness the power of our thoughts to successfully manage these feelings. You’ll also learn practical coping strategies and resources to help you move forward with confidence. Join us to transform fear and anxiety into opportunities for growth!Live webinars hosted by BGSU Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider AllOne Health, designed to support the well-being and professional development of BGSU employees. Each session focuses on a different topic relevant to your personal and work-life balance.These webinars are available exclusively to BGSU employees. Can't attend live? On-demand webinars are available on our Webinar Page or via your Member Portal. Please note that access to materials on the Member Portal may require creating an account.

Join fellow BGSU Falcons for an evening of fine wine, delicious cheese and great company in the heart of Indianapolis! Connect with alumni and friends as we celebrate our Falcon pride and raise funds for the BGSU Indianapolis Regional Network Scholarship.6:00 p.m. | Social6:45 p.m. | University UpdatesThe Home of Cindy Zweber-Free ‘82 and Ed Free4810 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IndianaNo parking on Meridian Street; please park on the South Side of 49th Street.Don’t miss the chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and hear University Updates. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Indianapolis!

In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University. Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A.Register Now!