The Women of Distinction award honors outstanding leaders in the BGSU community who serve as a role models and/or mentors to individuals who have faced discrimination based on sex and/or gender and exhibit dedication to empowering individuals who have faced discrimination based on sex and/or gender to achieve their goals. The annual Women of Distinction awards program is an exciting continuation of the tradition to honor, celebrate, and connect leaders who advocate for gender equity support and women on campus.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 resourceThis event is invitation only. With questions about attending the event, email Kendra Lutes (klutes@bgsu.edu).

Isabella Brill, piano, will present a student recital. This event is free and open to the public.

BGSU Women's Basketball vs MAC Tournament Final

The BGSU Double Reed Day includes a solo competition, performances, master classes, a double reed choir, vendor exhibits, and a closing performance with the competition winners. For more information about the event, please visit our website.

A day of double reed performances and classes open to bassoonists and oboists of all ages and abilities. Music Educators are welcome to attend. Everyone should bring their instrument and repertoire regardless of signing up to perform. ?The day consists of faculty and guest performances, masterclasses and a special topics classes for each instrument as well as vendors exhibiting with specialty items and instruments. ?The event is for BGSU students of these instruments (regardless of major or experience) as well as students/professionals/amateurs from surrounding communities.Our schedule from last year was:9 AM: Check in/Vendors Open Rehearsals for performers/Warm-up10 AM: Recital: Guest Artists Orion Rapp, oboe, Amy Pollard, bassoon, and BGSU faculty and students. Bryan Recital Hall11 AM: Workshop for oboe, Bryan Rehearsal Hall11 AM: Workshop for bassoon, Choral Rehearsal Hall12:50 PM: Double Reed Ensemble reading session, Bryan Recital Hall2 PM: Master class- Orion Rapp, oboe, Bryan Recital Hall2 PM: Master class- Amy Pollard, bassoon, Choral Rehearsal Hall4-5 PM: Knife sharpening class with Jende Industries Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/double-reed-day-2

Nathan Stricker, horn, will present a student recital. This event is free and open to the public.