“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

Join us for a Senior Champagne Toast Celebration! Doors Open at 5:15 p.m. | Toast Starts at 6 p.m. | Group Photo at 6 p.m. | Mingle from 6:15-7 p.m.Congratulations to our Falcon graduates! Welcome to the F.O.L.D., (Falcons of the Last Decade), a special alumni community celebrating and staying connected with our recent graduates. We hope you can join us for this champagne toast in celebration of YOU and all you have accomplished during your time as a BGSU student.But the journey doesn’t stop here! Come and hear what it means to be an alumni and the benefits available to you while enjoying giveaways, time with friends, a little nostalgia, photo opportunities, and of course a champagne toast - on us!🥂*Choice of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling juice available. **Attendees must be a graduating senior to attend. Fall ’24 graduates eligible.✨Event Extras:Words of wisdom from the Alumni BoardBGSU branded champagne glass for the first attendeesPhoto opportunity! – Backdrop and BGSU marquis letters availableDid you fill out your BGSU Graduation Survey? Alumni mug pickup is available at this event!

Attention all men of color on the campus of Bowling Green State University: Are you interested in an evening filled with interactive activities, refreshments, meaningful discussions, supportive networking and opportunities to meet peers with similar experiences? Join us every other Wednesday in Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 316 from 6-8 p.m. for the K.I.N.G.S. of Color General Body Meeting.Our general bodies consist of an introduction to our organization and the executive members, followed by activities, discussions and speakers, and of course refreshments, with the theme of the event changing every time we meet, whether that be navigating a PWI, or leadership on campus, or mental health, those are just a few examples.K.I.N.G.S. is an organization created by black men specifically for black men and is the only organization of its kind on campus. Our mission being to be a servant of the community, striving for excellence, dignity and compassion, while vouching for self advocacy and brotherhood. We encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to join us and let us hear your voice!If you're interested in learning about us and/or officially joining our organization and our community of men of color, you can do just that at this event. To keep up with us, follow our Instagram, @koc_bgsu, or email President gavenp@bgsu.edu with questions.

📣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! 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.