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!

Third Thursday of each month | 4:00 - 5:30 PM | BTSU 309 Free and open to all BGSU students The group does not meet during BGSU holidays & breaks💚 Free, peer-led support group for BGSU students living with mental health conditions 🤝 Connect with others who understand your experiences 🗣️ Share & listen to challenges and successes ❤️ Led by trained BGSU students who’ve been through it tooNAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for BGSU students who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.This program is a partnership between NAMI Wood County, the BGSU Office of Health and Wellness, and NAMI on Campus BGSU.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.html

All are welcome to join us for the "In The Round" community reads gatherings led by BGSU faculty featuring essays from Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s best-selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.In The Round: a speaker series featuring Native American Creatives seeks to render visible—to the BGSU and local communities—the artistry, activism, and presence of contemporary Native American artists. This series is an extension of the BGSU Land Acknowledgment, which provides a foundation upon which the university can build purposeful and sustained opportunities to learn about tribal nations and cultures.This reading will be introduced by Chad Van Buskirk, Associate Teaching Professor, Department of English Wood County Committee on Aging (Senior Center), Bowling Green.

Executive’s Institute: Develop Your Leadership & Build Your LegacyTake Your Leadership to the Next LevelAre you on the Executive Board of a student organization? Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills and ensure your organization thrives beyond your time at BGSU? The Executive’s Institute is your opportunity to grow as a leader, refine your role, and build a lasting impact.What You’ll Gain:✅ Personalized leadership development ✅ Strategies for organizational sustainability ✅ Insight into your role as an executive member ✅ A roadmap to leaving a meaningful legacy at BGSUSign up today!🚀 Lead with purpose. Build for the future.

Ready to show off your random knowledge? Each week brings a new theme and fresh challenges at Thursday Trivia Night—fast-paced, fun, and perfect for a midweek brain boost.Whether you’re a Kreischer regular or just swinging by, come solo or with a team, collect your Kreischer Kickback pin, and compete for a shot at winning a BGSU hammock 🧡Low-pressure. High vibes. All students welcome!Every other Thursday, Kreischer evenings rotate between Trivia Night and Name That Tune. We’ll see you at these unforgettable Thursday nights!Collectable Pins✨ Kreischer events will feature collectible pins! Recurring events will take place every evening (except Fridays) from 6–8 p.m. in the Kreischer Sundial (Freddie/Frieda Rooms) throughout the fall semester. Attend all six events to collect all six pins and decorate your room with Falcon flair.------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

The Sami people of northern Scandinavia live by herding reindeer in the endless days of summer and under the aurora (northern lights) during the near-endless nights of winter. See it all in spectacular images!$2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.