In 1990, the Silent Witness Project began hosting community-based exhibits to make visible the tragic results of domestic violence, educate people about its prevalence, and advocate for an end to it. Today, the Silent Witness Project is an international force with displays in all 50 states and 23 countries.The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project exhibit features more than 50 figures and dozens of retired chest plates, each representing a life abruptly and violently ended by an intimate partner or stalker.To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the ODOS or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event.If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) at odos@bgsu.edu.CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process.

After a couple of months under your belt as a new faculty member, you likely have more questions about how things work! Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and associate deans from colleges across campus for a virtual discussion where you can learn insider information and advice about being a successful faculty member. Topics will include promotion and tenure, merit, professional development plans, research, teaching, and more! The session will be informal and include time for discussion and a Q&A session.Why you should attend:Meet associate deans from across campus. Explore topics of interest for faculty and instructors who are new to BGSU, including promotion and tenure, merit, professional development plans, research, teaching, and more. Ask questions related to topics of interest. To register for this session, use the Fall 2025 Thrive@BGSU CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event.To find out more information about this session, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website. If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (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.This session is part of the Thrive@BGSU Series intended for faculty and instructors in their first three years at BGSU.

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.

Examine Hazing’s Hidden History Hazing has long been part of American university culture, yet it is rarely mentioned in histories of higher education. Historian Dr. Rebecca Mancuso, Department of History, Bowling Green State University, explores hazing’s complex legacy in her talk, “And Everybody Had a Good Time”?: A History of Hazing at Bowling Green State University, 1920–1955.About the Award Mancuso’s article on this subject earned the Local History Publication Award, Article Category, Professional Division, recognizing her work as a significant contribution to regional scholarship.What You’ll LearnHow hazing became a fixture of student life in the early 20th centurySpecific incidents of hazing at BGSU between 1920 and 1955How attitudes and policies toward hazing evolvedWhy hazing persists despite its risksPresented 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: BGSU freshman wearing signs and beanies, circa 1950, Key Yearbook negatives, UA-0038, Center for Archival Collections

Aqua ZumbaAugust 26 - December 9 (No class Nov 11)Available on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Cooper PoolIn 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.Registration is not required.Interested in hosting a 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. Please bring a towel if possible.For More InformationKaryn Smith Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness

Join us for "In The Round’s" community read gathering led by Sarah Emery, Director, Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies and Enrique Gomezdelcamp, Associate Professor, School of Earth, Environment and Society. The discussion will feature essays from Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s best-selling book, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching Plants.”Why attendExplore the intersection of Indigenous wisdom, ecology and storytellingBe part of a campus-wide series unpacking the powerful lessons in Braiding SweetgrassThis is the fourth in a series of Community Reads events, each highlighting a different chapter from Braiding Sweetgrass and led by faculty across BGSU