"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students.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.Please 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.

Facilitators:Debipreeta Rahut, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Media & Communication, CFE Graduate Assistant for Professional DevelopmentJohn Acquaful, Ph.D. student, School of Media & Communication, CFE Graduate Assistant for Professional DevelopmentSession Type: Panel DiscussionSession Category: Equity & Access, Pedagogical Innovation, Success & BelongingDuration: 60 minutesLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Curious about how AI is reshaping the student experience? Hear directly from undergraduate and graduate students as they share how AI tools are influencing their studies, classroom dynamics, and even their daily lives. You'll gain insight into the benefits and challenges students face as they navigate AI-enhanced learning environments. This panel will offer a unique window into AI's real-world impact on education.In this session, you will:Describe how AI tools are impacting students' learning experiences and daily lives. Identify key benefits and challenges students face when using AI in their coursework. Reflect on how AI might change your own teaching, work, or learning environment. This session is part of the AI in Higher Ed Series offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the AI in Higher Ed email signature stamp.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 AI in Higher Ed 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.

Join us January 30, 2025 for the Red Cross Blood Drive at BGSU Firelands.According to the Red Cross about 328 million people currently live in the U.S. Each year, approximately 6.8 million people in the U.S donate blood. Annually, this adds up to about 13.6 million units of whole blood collected for donation in the U.S. The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood cell components to donors. Your blood donations are used for patients in need of surgery, cancer treatment and transfusions for blood loss from traumatic injuries.Need an Appointment Schedule Today: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=44839

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

Research 101: Work Smarter, Not HarderFacilitators:Tamia Jackson, Assistant Teaching Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian Meli Taylor, Assistant Teaching Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian Session Type: Information SessionSession Category: ScholarshipDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Research can be stressful, but University Libraries have the resources and information experts to make the process less painful. In this session, librarians will demonstrate the basics of conducting research through the library collections and databases. They will also discuss the many services and resources available to both on-campus and distance graduate students.In this session, you will learn how to:Identify the library and research services available to graduate students and other members of the BGSU teaching and learning community. Locate the variety of information tools available on the library website. This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 University Libraries 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.

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