New year. New semester. New memories to make.Get excited for Week of Welcome! Filled with activities and special guests, the BGSU Welcome Crew will host a series of events during the first week of the semester – featuring a winter wonderland.❄️Join the celebration, discover campus opportunities, and start building your ultimate BGSU experience. 2025 brings cool new beginnings—don’t miss your chance to kick off the year with friends from last semester and the perfect opportunity to make new ones!To view all Week of Welcome events, visit bgsu.edu/wow.

Facilitator: Jessica Turos, Associate Director, Office of Academic AssessmentSession Type: DemonstrationCategories: Outcomes & AssessmentDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Are you teaching a Bowling Green Perspective (BGP) course? Do you have questions about the BGP assessment process? BGP, a comprehensive general education program, provides a University-wide assessment of student learning at BGSU. This virtual session will review the BGP learning outcomes assessment process, demonstrate the steps for using Canvas to submit BGP assessment data, and discuss best practices and lessons learned from the general education assessment process.In this session, you will learn how to:Import learning outcomes, assessment, and rubric from the BGP Canvas course template into your BGP Canvas course Submit BGP assessment data via Canvas Identify general education assessment best practices 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 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.

✨Take a break and unwind with giant games, massage chairs, and the PAWS team to help you recharge!It’s the perfect way to relax, have fun, and reset as you dive into the semester. Come hang out, de-stress, and enjoy some downtime! 🧘‍♂️------------------------Week of Welcome Jan. 13-17 | This event is part of Week of Welcome. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to celebrate the start of the semester.

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator (CFE)Session Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Excited to start a new semester but unsure how to tackle your professional development goals? Let the CFE guide you in charting a course to professional success this semester! In this session, you will define your professional development goals and areas of focus, explore resources and programs offered by the CFE and campus partners, and learn strategies and tools to track your progress.In this session, you will:Develop a clear professional development plan. Identify available resources and programming to support your goals. Learn effective tracking strategies. Set a plan to celebrate and share your growth. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 CFE-Facilitated 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.

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

January 16 - April 24 | No class during Spring Break, March 6Available on Thursdays from 1:30 – 2:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Studio BJoin Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback for an upbeat cardio drumming session - a high-energy, fun way to enjoy your body, build community, and enjoy new music! Sessions are appropriate for ALL bodies and fitness levels, no experience necessary, and can even be done in a chair.For More Information Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs