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

This 30 year+ campus tradition, calls together our community for a harvest-inspired meal and shelf stable, non-perishable goods drive! This meal will feature turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a vegetable. Vegetarian options will be available as well! For dessert we will have fresh baked pies.Cost of admission is a suggested donation of either $3 (cash only) or 2 non-perishable items (unexpired).Donations benefiting the campus food pantry and Firelands College Student Emergency fund.Non-perishable items needed: crackers, pretzels, popcorn & chips, cereal/granola bars, meal kits, microwaveable meals, canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, pasta & pasta sauce, canned fruit & vegetables, cake & muffin mix, rice, canned soup, peanut butter, gravy & gravy mix, olive & canola oil, toilet paper, paper towels, menstrual products, soap, hygiene products, diapers & baby wipes.

Commuter and transfer students won't want to miss this opportunity to meet and network with other students over lunch.You can come and go as you please after signing in at the entrance of Carillon Place between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.Then, join some of the leaders from the Commuter Student Network and the Transfer Student Association on the 2nd floor of Carillon Place to enjoy a meal with new and old friends. Use this time to share conversations, ask questions and share your story with 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

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

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.

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

Well-Being at Belonging LoungeWednesday, Sept. 18, Tuesday, Oct. 29 & Thursday, Nov. 14: 2 – 3 PM | BTSU 427 FREE and open to all BGSU students - come as you areFor More Information: Ashley Hartman - ashthom@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/wellness | 419.372.WELL (9355)

Moderator: Shelley W. Moore, Teaching Professor, College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering & CFE Faculty AssociateSession Type: Panel DiscussionSession Category: Pedagogical Innovation, Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Would you like to learn more about what online learners want and need from their online faculty to help facilitate their success? Join this panel discussion featuring online student experts! Learners will take turns responding to semi-structured questions, and the audience will also be invited to interact directly with the panelists.In this session, you will:Identify learner-centered strategies that facilitate online student success. Discuss the unique experiences and perspectives of online students. This session is ideal for anyone who currently teaches online or plans to teach online in the future and who wants to hear directly from learners about their perspectives. Those who administer online programs may also be interested.To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 Faculty Associate 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.

"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!

Astronomy today is a diverse global effort to understand the Universe. Several of the world’s most important ground-based observatories are located in the high Atacama Desert of Chile. In Big Astronomy, you’ll meet several of the astronomers, engineers, technicians and support staff who use and operate these impressive observatories.

Domesticating the Universe: A Conversation between Silent Sky and the Legacy of Women's Work at The Harvard ObservatorySarah Hopson, Graduate Assistant, BGSU Department of Theatre and Film Story Moosa, Graduate Assistant, BGSU Department of Theatre and FilmJoin us for the planetarium show at 6:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 7:30 p.m.

The BGSU Graduate and Fulton String Quartets will present a joint concert. This event is free and open to the public.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAM LINK