Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity, the Office of Health and Wellness, and the American Association of University Women for a book discussion on Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle!This event will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in 108 Eppler North & Zoom from Noon-1 p.m., and will be facilitated by Mental Health Educator, Ashley Hartman.Lunch will be provided. All are welcome!Please contact Dr. Kacee Ferrell Snyder at kaceef@bgsu.edu to RSVP and indicate if you will be attending in-person or virtually.If you would like a free copy of the book, fill out this Google Form.Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia NagoskiBurnout. You, like most Americans, have probably experienced it. Sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, are here to help end the all-too-familiar cycle of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. They compassionately explain the obstacles and societal pressures we face—and how we can fight back. You’ll learn • what you can do to complete the biological stress cycle • how to manage the “monitor” in your brain that regulates the emotion of frustration • why rest, human connection, and befriending your inner critic are keys to recovering from and preventing burnout With the help of eye-opening science, prescriptive advice, and helpful worksheets and exercises, anyone can find something transformative in Burnout—and will be empowered to create positive change.

Let's rally together as one community, BGSU and the City of Bowling Green!The City of Bowling Green and BGSU invite you to a fun event for people of all ages to gather, explore Downtown BG, welcome the return of BGSU students, eat and be entertained. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the event, allowing for a day packed full of fun activities in the heart of Bowling Green.Music, shopping, restaurants, food trucks and DORA drinks will be available for the duration of the event. Pep Rally will begin at 6 p.m.Visit the Rally BG website for more details.⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page.------------------------ 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.

Step beyond common myths and media portrayals to explore what autism truly means. In this session, you’ll begin with a brief introduction to autism fundamentals, then engage in an interactive panel discussion featuring autistic individuals and their allies.Through direct dialogue with panelists, you’ll hear personal stories, challenge assumptions, and explore topics like autism history, reframing autistic characteristics, and supportive strategies. You’ll have the chance to reflect, ask questions, and gain practical ideas for creating more inclusive and supportive environments—whether in the workplace, classroom, or broader community.By participating in this session, you will be able to:Identify and compare current misconceptions about autism with historical stigmas, and explain their impact on the autistic community. Recognize and reframe commonly misunderstood autistic traits—such as stimming or sensory needs—through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-informed lens. Apply at least three supportive strategies shared by panelists to make your workplace, school, or community more inclusive. Develop an action plan to implement one meaningful change in your personal or professional life based on panelist insights. To register for this event, use the Fall 2025 Campus Partner 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 event.For more information on this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If 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.If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) at cfe@bgsu.eduAll BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students, undergraduate students, staff, and community members are welcome and encouraged to join the conversation.

Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community will give a concert. Free and open to the public.