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Downtown Bowling Green Farmers' Market

Wed, May 13, 2026 4pm to 7pm

Parking Lot of South Main/Clough Streets

Student Engagement
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Make this your midweek destination for fresh finds, local flavor and community connection. Each week, shop a variety of local vendors offering produce, baked goods, handmade items and more — plus enjoy live music and delicious eats from rotating food vendors. Bring a friend, grab dinner, and make the most of your Wednesday evenings in downtown BG. EVERY WEDNESDAY May 13 to Oct. 21. | 4-7 p.m. Follow on Facebook for weekly vendor updates and event highlights! The market is proudly hosted by Work Leads to Independence (WLI), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment, skill-building and inclusive community opportunities.

BGSU Improvaneers Improv Showcase

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 7pm to 8pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union

New Student Organizations
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Join us to celebrate improvisation’s ability to build skills that greatly increase social, workplace, and lifetime OPPORTUNITIES for those of all abilities! Our unique improv troupe fosters collaboration between BGSU students and individuals in the community with developmental disabilities. Contact: Magnolia McMillan — mjmcmil@bgsu.edu Hosted by: BGSU Improvaneers

The Hatch

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 4pm to 8:30pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom

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RSVP and join us for The Hatch, BGSU’s premier business pitch competition, where student entrepreneurs – our Hatchlings – bring their innovative ideas to life!  More than just a competition, The Hatch is a semester-long immersive program that helps students and alumni refine their ideas, develop real-world solutions and make a lasting impact on our communities. This year’s Hatchlings represent a diverse range of colleges and disciplines, bringing fresh perspectives to today’s challenges. Secure your spot!
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Leadership Luncheon: A conversation with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine 

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 11am to 1pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ballroom

Information Sessions
Free
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The BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network invites all students, faculty, staff and the public to attend the Leadership Luncheon, featuring a discussion on leadership, civility and lessons learned from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s tenure as Ohio’s 70th governor. Thank you for your interest in the Leadership Luncheon, hosted by the BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network. At this time, registration for the event is full. If you are still interested in attending, please email marvincenter@bgsu.edu to inquire about potential availability. We hope you join us for this engaging conversation on the future of leadership and democracy. ------------ About the BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network Founded in fall 2024, the BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network conducts nonpartisan research, polls and policy briefs to educate and inform the campus community, policymakers and the broader public in Ohio and beyond. The network also provides BGSU students with hands-on learning experiences, including: Faculty-guided research projects Podcast productions Speaking engagements

AI and the Future of Work

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 9:30am to 12:30pm

Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, William F. and Peggy L. Schmeltz Atrium

Information Sessions
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Join us on Thursday, Apr. 16 for the AI and the Future of Work summit, where seven leading companies will take the stage to share real-world GenAI case studies and breakthroughs. Discover how organizations like the Royal Bank of Canada are transforming their work with cutting-edge AI applications and learn what is driving the next wave of innovation. Do not miss this rare opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and explore the future of AI, all in one high-impact session.
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Summer Splash Party

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 7pm to 10pm

Student Recreation Center, Pools - Getting wet is not required, alternate activities are also planned.

Student Engagement
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Kick back for an end-of-the-year pool party at the Rec! Get ready for a cannonball splash competition, aqua zumba, and battleship in kayaks! This event is free to all BGSU students. ------------------------ Senior Week | April 21-25 This event is part of Senior Week, and everyone is welcome! It's a week full of exciting events for you to recharge, celebrate the end of the academic year, salute graduating students, and have fun!
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Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 9am to 2pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom

Information Sessions
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BGSU undergraduate students from a wide range of disciplines and fields will highlight their impressive and wide-ranging research, scholarly and creative projects. Join us to celebrate the achievements of these accompished students! Event Agenda 8:30 a.m. | Doors Open 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Poster Judging and Public Viewing *A light breakfast will be served. 9:30-11:10 a.m. | Round One of Oral Presentations 11:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. | Round Two of Oral Presentations 1-2 p.m. | Luncheon and Award Ceremony BTSU Multipurpose Room 228 1:55 p.m. | Closing Remarks  
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Making Your Course Accessible with YuJa Panorama

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 12pm to 1:30pm

Virtual Event

Workshops and Classes
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Join our hands-on working session to use YuJa Panorama to scan your course for accessibility issues and quickly implement fixes directly in Canvas to support all learners. We’ll walk through interpreting the accessibility report and practice remediation techniques for heading structure, alternative text, contrast, descriptive link text, table headers, STEM content, and more. Plan on using a course you’re actively teaching (or preparing) so you leave with real progress and plan to keep your content accessible going forward.  By participating in this session, you will be able to:  Review the accessibility report to find potential accessibility issues and prioritize items that most impact learner access.   Apply accessibility remediations to course content.  Discuss strategies for implementing a check‑and‑fix process to increase course accessibility.   To register for this event, use the Spring 2026 CFE-Facilitated 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.edu     
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Planetarium Show: SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium, Room 112

Performances and Exhibits
$2 Donation Suggested
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  Join two kids as they take their cardboard rocket on an adventurous tour around the Solar System and learn the secret of the cardboard rocket. This is a delightful and popular full dome video show the whole family will enjoy!    Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.  
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Lamb Peace Lecture with Benjamin McKean

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 5pm to 6:30pm

Education Building, 115

Careers and Connections
Free and open to the public
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The Lamb Peace Lecture has long been a staple of Bowling Green State University community. Endowed by the Edward Lamb Foundation, the Department of Political Science is pleased to host this lecture on April 13th, 2026. This year's guest is Dr. Benjamin McKean, Associate Professor of Political Science at Ohio State University, presenting "Hope, Despair and Nonviolence in a Warming World."  Climate change is already a significant cause of conflict in the world, as droughts, rising sea levels, and other changing weather patterns force people to move and make resources scarce. The prospect for achieving peace and justice can seem slim today - is there any reason for hope? Or should we instead embrace despair as an appropriate response to a world that seems inexorably to be getting worse? In this talk, Dr. McKean will invite us to consider the advantages and disadvantages of using hope to motivate political action as well as why nonviolent social change seems so hard to imagine today.  McKean is a political theorist whose research concerns global justice, populism, and the relationship between theory and practice. McKean has a Ph.D. from Princeton University in Political Theory, and his writing has been published in academic journals including American Political Science Review and Political Theory as well as in popular media including The Washington Post and Jacobin. 
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Free Yoga As You Are at the Library

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 12:10pm to 12:50pm

Jerome Library, Room 142

Workshops and Classes
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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.  January 14  - April 29 | No class March 4 Available 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.edu All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible.
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Symphonic Band & University Band

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 8pm

Moore Musical Arts Center, Kobacker Hall

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