Need a location to study with your friends? Want to work on a group project? Or just want to be around other students to hold yourself accountable? Take action by coming to study in the Radbill Center on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm. These study sessions will be hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors who bring fun energy to long study nights! Study Nights in the Rad begin September 11st and continue until December 4th. Snacks will be provided!The Radbill Center, known as the RAD, is a space for all students to find their place on campus. With a coffee (and tea and hot chocolate) station, along with tables and comfortable seating, the RAD is a great place to hang out, study, work on group projects or relax! Open 8 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday, and 8 am - 5 pm on Friday.For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533

The Office of Health and Wellness provides this designated time and place to have private conversations with health professional, Danielle VanFleet, HIV Testing Coordinator, about safer sex. Bring your questions and discuss concerns on topics such as disease prevention, sexuality and reproductive health, contraception options, relationships, and risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections. FREE Safer Sex Kits and free condoms are available during the sessions to all BGSU students.Call 419.372.9355 for your appointment or walk-ins are always welcome A real name is not needed when making an appointment FREE and Confidential HIV Testing - 30-minute results If getting multiple STI tests, results may take more than 30-minutes LGBTQ+ Friendly and Affirming FREE condoms for BGSU students and FREE Safer Sex KitsConsultations and testing conducted at the Student Recreation Center. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis testing is now available for free.Fall 2024: 10 AM - 4 PM1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year. September 4, 18, October 2, 16, November 6, 20Bring a photo ID to the appointment

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s):Abby Coon, M.S., Assistant Dean of Students for Student Care and Support, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Students Ashley Hartman, MPH, CHES®, OCPC (She/Her/Hers), Health Educator – Mental Health Focus, Office of Health and Wellness, Division of Community Well-Being Session Type: DemonstrationSession Category: Success & BelongingDuration: 30 minutesLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:As a public university for the public good, BGSU prioritizes community well-being and belonging to ensure that Falcons do not struggle alone. One way BGSU prioritizes this community-wide responsibility to support students is through the Student of Concern Report tool. A Student of Concern Report serves as a way for community members to share their concerns for a student going through a personal hardship (e.g., mental health or physical health concern, food or financial insecurity, disruption to others, behavioral concerns). These referrals help staff in the Office of the Dean of Students support and advocate for students and connect them to resources.In this session, you will learn how to:Define the purpose of the Student of Concern Report. Identify instances when it is appropriate to submit a Student of Concern Report. Write and submit a Student of Concern Report. Describe the process after a Student of Concern Report is submitted. Effectively communicate with a student before and after a Student of Concern Report is submitted. To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 Health & Wellness 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.

In 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.Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in Jerome Library Room 142Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towelNo classes Oct. 7 & Nov. 11Interested in hosting a free 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 yoga mat or towel if possible.For More InformationKaryn Smith, MPH Health Educator, BGSU Department of Recreation and Wellness Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness

Virtual via Zoom Wednesdays: Sept.18, Oct. 9, 30, Nov. 20 | 12:30 – 1 PMFridays: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, 25, Nov. 8, Dec. 6 | Noon – 12:30 PM Learn and practice mental well-being strategies including self-compassion, setting boundaries, work-life balance, and preventing burnout. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To 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.

"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.

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity and the American Association of University Women for a book discussion on Mona Chollet's In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial!This event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in 203 Hayes Hall from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and will be facilitated by the AAUW Bowling Green Branch President and HDFS Program Coordinator, John Zibbel. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome!Please contact Dr. Kacee Ferrell Snyder at kaceef@bgsu.edu to RSVP.

Facilitator: Hoang Do, Assistant Director, C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic EngagementEvent Type: Panel DiscussionCategories: Success & Belonging, Pedagogical Innovation, Equity & AccessDuration: 1 hourLocation: ZoomEvent description & learning outcomes:Join the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for a panel discussion featuring BGSU's community partners who are deeply involved in service-learning initiatives. Our panelists will share their experiences collaborating with faculty members, highlight the mutual benefits of these partnerships, and discuss best practices for creating meaningful and sustainable service-learning opportunities. This session will provide valuable perspectives from the community side and explore how these partnerships can promote student learning and community impact.In this session, you will:Understand the core principles and concepts of service-learning pedagogy. Understand the importance of reciprocity in service-learning partnerships. Gain insights into how service-learning can address community needs while enhancing student learning. To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 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.

Weekly PAWS therapy dog visit at Jerome Library during the Fall 2024 semester!Wednesdays from 4–5 p.m. | Market at Jerome No study hours Nov. 27.Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman or call 419-372-4584.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To 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.

Attention all men of color on the campus of Bowling Green State University: Are you interested in an evening filled with interactive activities, refreshments, meaningful discussions, supportive networking and opportunities to meet peers with similar experiences? Join us every other Wednesday in Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 316 from 6-8 p.m. for the K.I.N.G.S. of Color General Body Meeting.Our general bodies consist of an introduction to our organization and the executive members, followed by activities, discussions and speakers, and of course refreshments, with the theme of the event changing every time we meet, whether that be navigating a PWI, or leadership on campus, or mental health, those are just a few examples.K.I.N.G.S. is an organization created by black men specifically for black men and is the only organization of its kind on campus. Our mission being to be a servant of the community, striving for excellence, dignity and compassion, while vouching for self advocacy and brotherhood. We encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to join us and let us hear your voice!If you're interested in learning about us and/or officially joining our organization and our community of men of color, you can do just that at this event. To keep up with us, follow our Instagram, @koc_bgsu, or email President gavenp@bgsu.edu with questions.

The Symphonic Band and University Band will present a concert. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM LINK TBA

BGSU Women's Swimming & Diving vs Magnus Cup Invitational

It's that time of year again where the Student Recreation Center is having thier annual Snowbird Membership Special.Get unliminted access to all of the SRC amenities through May 2, 2025.$139 Per Person | $89 Add Spouse | $20 Add DependentOffer available through December 22Valid through May 2, 205For More Information:Julia Adams - jthatch@bgsu.edu 419.372.2000 https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/student-recreation-center/membership.html

Join Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback for feminist cardio drumming sessions - a high-energy, fun way to enjoy your body, build community, and enjoy feminist music! Content warning: music may be explicit.Sessions are appropriate for ALL bodies and fitness levels, no experience necessary, and can even be done in a chair.Thursday, November 2110 AM Student Recreation Center, Studio BReserve your spot by pre-registering on the MyRec portal: https://myrec.bgsu.edu/. When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password. Select ‘Fitness’ and then ‘Free Cardio Drumming’.This event is a partnership with the Center for Women and Gender Equity, and the Office of Health and Wellness.For More Information Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

Career fair for students to meet potential future employers.Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/sna-career-fair

Facilitators: Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)Session Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Categories: Outcomes & Assessment, Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1.5 hoursLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:In this workshop, you will learn how to create a New Quiz in Canvas and how to set up quiz settings. New Quizzes is an updated assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the Classic Quizzes functionality. You will explore new question types such as Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots as well as discuss how to manage item banks. You will have an opportunity to create questions in an item bank in one of your Canvas courses and utilize the item bank in a quiz.In this session, you will:Identify question types. Explore what the student sees when taking a quiz. Discuss how to moderate exams for accessibility. Create and utilize a New Quiz item bank. To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 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.

Visit the Marvin Center table in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and purchase tickets for a chance to win an evening in President Rogers' Hockey Ice Box for up to 4 guests. Tickets are cash only. $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 10 tickets​​Friday, Nov. 15, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Each ticket purchased helps provide essential care items for survivors of domestic violence through The Cocoon, Wood County’s comprehensive domestic and sexual violence agency providing shelter and advocacy services to survivors.

Join other peers in our peer-to-peer lead support where you can discuss life concerns, mental health and build connections with other peers!

Mindful MomentsMindful MomentsMondays: 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays: Noon – 12:30 PMAug. 26 – Dec. 12 | VirtualNo session September 2, October 7, October 31, November 11, November 28Free, 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_a9Gv2nNwbOy8OdoIf you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To 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

In 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.Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 PM - Student Recreation Center Studio BRegistration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel No class Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving BreakInterested in hosting a free 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.For More Information Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309