Connect with fellow commuter and transfer studentsAre you a commuter or transfer student looking to meet new people and feel at home on campus? Stop by our weekly gatherings to make friends, share experiences and find your community.Bring your lunch and hang outThis casual drop-in event is the perfect way to take a break between classes. Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy a welcoming space designed just for commuter and transfer students. Play board games, study or chat with classmates. It's your time, in your space!On-Campus SupportOur Commuter and Transfer Student Peer Mentor will be available to answer questions, offer resources and help you navigate campus life.You'll leave each event with new friends and helpful tips to make your semester easier!

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.September 10 - December 10 | No class Nov 26Available on Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in the Jerome Library, Room 142 Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel Interested in hosting a Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class? 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.

Feeling stressed or just need a pick-me-up? Join the BGSU PAWS Team for a weekly dose of joy and relaxation! These incredible therapy dogs and their amazing handlers are here to brighten your Wednesdays.📅 When: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. 📍 Where: Market at Jerome 🗓 Kicks Off: August 27Don’t miss this pawfect opportunity to de-stress, meet new furry friends, and start your week off right! Come for the fluff, stay for the smiles! 🐕✨Got questions? Email Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 for more info.Visit the BGSU PAWS TEAM web page to learn how to request a therapy dog visit, become a volunteer and more!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.

Violin professor Benjamin Hoffman will present a recital in our weekly Faculty Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public.

Faculty burnout is at an all-time high—driven by increasing workloads, shifting expectations, and a culture that often undervalues rest, reflection, and connection. In this session, we’ll discuss key insights from Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark’s conversation on the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, where she explores the roots of burnout and how we might begin to unlearn the habits that sustain it. Dr. Pope-Ruark is the author of Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal and director of Faculty Professional Development at Georgia Tech. We’ll use the podcast as a jumping-off point for dialogue around our own experiences and strategies for fostering well-being—individually and institutionally.Why you should attend:Recognize signs and systemic causes of burnout in higher education. Reflect on your own relationship to productivity, purpose, and balance. Discuss actionable strategies for sustaining well-being and reconnecting with meaningful work. To register for this session, use the Fall 2025 Rooted & Resilient CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive the Zoom link one day before the eventTo find out more information about this session, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website. If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (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.This session is part of the Rooted & Resilient series, designed to support balance, connection, and sustainability in academic life.Supplemental materials will be shared in advance, but no preparation or pre-listening is required to participate.

Register: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eA08XMfXGaRrMPQAug 25 – Dec 12 Mondays 9 - 9:30 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm No session: Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 27🧘 Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session 🌅 Great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practiceFREE and open to all faculty, staff, and students.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) https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/wellness-connection/well-being-programs/mindfulness.html