The annual Women of Distinction awards program is an exciting continuation of the tradition to honor, celebrate, and connect leaders who advocate for and support others on campus. The award recognizes outstanding role models and mentors who empower others and demonstrate commitment to BGSU’s mission and core values.Finalists are chosen based on the following criteria:Dedication to role modeling, mentoring, and empowerment Commitment to the BGSU mission and core valuesAdvocacy and reinforcement of policies that promote equity Contributions in their communities through their time, talent, and/or resource This event is invitation only. With questions about attending the event, email Kendra Lutes (klutes@bgsu.edu).------Women’s History Month This event is part of Women’s History Month at BGSU. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to honor, celebrate and learn more about women’s history all month long.

Facilitator:Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence Laura Sheets, Assistant Professor/Instruction Services Librarian, Library Teaching & LearningSession Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Outcomes & AssessmentDuration: 1 hourLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Struggling to navigate assignment design in a world of ever-evolving generative AI? In this interactive workshop, you'll be introduced to the Transparency in Learning and Teaching framework (TILT). The TILT framework is an existing evidence-based approach that can help you communicate the key components of your assignments and explicitly address the use of generative AI. Through practical examples, you'll apply these components to example assignments and create a plan to design or re-design your own assignment. After this session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to enhance your assessment strategies, ensuring clarity and fairness.In this session, you will:Describe the components of a transparent assignment including providing detailed information about the use of AI for the assignment. Apply the components of transparent assignment design to an example assignment. Create a plan to design or re-design an assignment using transparent assignment design components. This session is part of the AI-Ready Assignment Design Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the AI-Ready Assignment Design email signature stamp.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 AI-Ready Assignment Design Series CFE 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.

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students. For virtual Let's Talk, contact the Counseling Center to secure a time. Virtual Let's Talk consultations are not scheduled more than 24 hours in advance.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.Call 419-372-2081 to Schedule your Let's Talk AppointmentPlease 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.

The Counseling Center is combining group therapy with the healing touch of horses – in partnership with Project H.O.P.E.Whether you're a social services student, looking for a break from your dorm, or simply love spending time with horses, this group is for you! Join us for a fun and relaxing experience at Project Hope Stables in Bowling Green.📅 Sessions Available:Mondays: Feb 10 – April 14 | 3:30 – 4:45 PM Thursdays: Feb 13 – April 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM🚍 Transportation Provided💰 Completely Free🎓 Open to All BGSU StudentsDon't miss out! Call the BGSU Counseling Center at 419-372-2081 for more information or to sign up.

Mindful MomentsJanuary 13th– May 1st | Virtual Mondays 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm No session: Jan. 20th (Monday), Mar. 3rd (Monday), Mar. 6th (Thursday)Free, 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_4MkRBUYx5b18VyCTo 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

GrantForward: How to Find Funding and Advance Your ResearchWith over 21,000 sponsors, GrantForward is a dynamic database that simplifies the grant search process and helps scholars find funding opportunities, set grant alerts, and receive personalized grant recommendations.In this interactive session, you will learn how to use GrantForward to identify relevant funding opportunities to support your research, scholarship, and creative work. By completing this workshop, you should be able to:1. Create your GrantForward account.2. Establish your GrantForward research profile to showcase your work and receive personalized grant recommendations.3. Strategically identify funding opportunities and sponsors.After providing a brief overview and introduction to GrantForward, we will provide a practical tutorial on how to find, save, and set alerts for funding opportunities. Next, workshop participants will receive guided assistance on how to search for funding that is relevant to their own research, scholarship, and creative work.