"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.

The Clark Inclusive Scholars Program at BGSU Firelands College invites you to attend an informative and interactive Assistive Technologies workshop on Thursday, 11/14 in North Building 163. Before and after presentations, the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities will provide tech devices for attendees to try out. Beginning at 4:00, presenters from n2y & TextHelp, The University of Akron’s School of Education, and the Ohio Tech Ambassadors Network will share ways that supportive technologies enhance lives and independence for people with developmental disabilities. Anyone who might benefit from assistive technologies is welcome to attend and bring their questions for our presenters.

The Campus Re Store will have TWO shopping opportunities for you on Thursday, November 14! 12pm to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm! The Re Store is BGSU's reuse concept and offers all kinds of gently used and sometimes new items for no cost (Microwaves and mini fridges are an exception). We have books, office/school supplies, clothing/shoes/winter gear, household items, toys/games, sporting goods, crafting items and much more! Come and shop for the holidays! Bring your own reasonable sized reusable bag as we do not provide bags. We reserve the right to limit quantities; all applicable policies will be enforced. Free entry but valid BGSU ID required. Why buy new when you can reuse and help out the planet! Enter glass sliding doors off College Avenue, or off McDonald west parking lot.

Laura Hudson will be presenting on the topic of Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom.Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/social-emotional-learning-with-laura-hudson

Please join Student IMPACT, a student organization on campus, at our upcoming meeting! Student IMPACT strives to provide all education majors with opportunities and experiences to help them make their IMPACT at BGSU and in the classroom. This professional development event, presented by Laura Hudson, will explore the key components of social emotional learning and practical strategies to implement in the classroom. This event is perfect for all education majors and no registration is required.

You’re invited to meet a decorated Army hero and the BGSU alum who wrote the book about his life, Finding Waypoints: A Warrior’s Journey Towards Peace & Purpose!Hear from our speakers:Colonel Greg Gadson: A former West Point football player and battalion commander, he lost both legs in an IED attack in Iraq but emerged as a spiritual guide for the NY Giants, inspiring audiences with his remarkable story of transformation.Terese Schlachter: A 1985 BGSU alum and author of Finding Waypoints, she began her career at Channel 13 in Toledo and later worked with MSNBC, NBC News, and the Pentagon, earning three Emmys for her coverage of war-wounded veterans. Now, she runs her own consulting firm, Ridgeback Communications.Join us for an inspiring event where Colonel Gadson’s incredible journey and Terese’s insights will remind us all how to navigate life’s challenges!