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Free Yoga As You Are at the Library

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 12:10pm to 12:50pm

Jerome Library, Room 142

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 22 – April 30| No class during Spring Break, March 3 & 5  Available on Mondays and 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 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.edu All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible. For More Information Karyn Smith, MPH Health Educator, BGSU Department of Recreation and Wellness Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness     

Falcons After Dark: Walleye Game Bus Trip

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 6pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Skybank

Claim your FREE ticket to cheer on the Toledo Walleye through the linktree in the bio of @engagement_bgsu, be sure you reserve your spots, tickets are limited and first come, first serve! 🎟️ ⏰Check-in at 5:45 🚌 Departure from BGSU Skybank: 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 🏟️ Game Time: 7 p.m. at the Huntington Center Students going are required to take the free transportation offered through the university for this bus trip. Questions? Reach out to Student Engagement at engage@bgsu.edu. GO FISH!🏒💙💛 ------------------------ Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun!

Explore BGSU's Graduate Programs

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University. Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A. Register Now! 

Black Issues Conference 2025

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union

The Black Issues Conference is a catalyst in the educational process, offering a forum for exploration of cultural enrichment and issues impacting the African American community at the local, regional, state and national levels and sparking discussion on campus and in the surrounding community. This year marks the landmark 25th conference. Registration for the event is required! Highlights for this year’s conference include: Celebration of 100 years of the life and legacy of BGSU Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethnic Studies James Baldwin Collaboration with the Women of Color Leadership Summit Spotlight panels featuring prominent alumni, faculty, and faculty emeriti Keynote address from award-winning actor, best-selling author and entrepreneur Hill Harper (The Good Doctor, CSI:NY, He Got Game and Lackawanna Blues) This event is open to everyone and is free for BGSU students. Please email bic@bgsu.edu for more information. 

Spring Campus Fest

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 3pm to 6pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ballroom and Multipurpose Room

Find your community and make connections at Spring Campus Fest! Spring Campus Fest is a fair that features over 130 student organizations! When you get involved on campus, you not only enhance your BGSU experience but also have the chance to discover new sides of yourself. Curious what org you would match best with beforehand? Take our student org calculator! ✨Attend Campus Fest and have a chance to win one of our themed baskets:  Film Basket (polaroid camera, blanket etc.) 📸 Architecture Basket (Legos & Book Nook)  Historian Basket (disposable camera, 80s movies etc.)  Gamer Basket (Baldur's Gate or 2K24, card games etc.) 🎲 Artist Basket (Paint, sketchbook etc.) 🎨 No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be drawn from students who complete a connection card during the event!

Graduate Student Mentoring: Creating an Inclusive Mentoring Portfolio to Promote Professional Development and Sense of Belonging

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 1:30pm to 3pm

Virtual Event

Facilitator: Melissa Yeung, Director of Student Support and Belonging, School of Physical Therapy, & CFE Faculty Associate  Session Type: Dialogue Session  Session Category: Equity & Access, Success & Belonging  Duration: 1.5 hours  Location: Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  This session will explore strategies to help you create expectations and set boundaries for effective and inclusive graduate student mentoring. You will explore how your own values and worldview have an impact on your graduate student mentoring relationships. At the end of this session, you will also learn how to create a mentoring portfolio to manage your graduate student mentoring relationships.  In this session, you will learn how to:  Identify how your own values and perspectives influence your graduate student mentoring relationships.  Develop a mentoring philosophy that guides your mentoring practice.  Create a mentoring portfolio to help develop a positive graduate student mentoring relationship.   All BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors and staff who work with, or want to work with graduate students are welcome and encouraged to participate.  To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 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.edu     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. 

Symposium on Diversity

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 9:30am to 1pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom

Join us as BGSU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members and staff share their diversity studies presentations during our annual Symposium on Diversity! See presentations on topics related to diversity in all areas, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, age, disability and socio-economic status. Interested in participating? Submit your presentation by Friday, Dec. 13. Event Agenda 9:30-9:45 a.m. - Welcoming and Opening Remarks 9:45-10:30 a.m. - Keynote Speaker: Haley Anissa Alvarez, MA  It takes the whole pueblo! 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Poster viewing and presentations ---------   An ASL interpreter will be available for the keynote presentation. Presenters have also been asked to provide accessible versions of their poster presentations. To individuals with disabilities, if you need additional services to fully participate in this event, contact Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495, and notify CURS in advance by reaching out to Dr. Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu.

Doggie Study Hours

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4pm to 5pm

Jerome Library, Market

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: Jan. 15 (No session on March 5) Don’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.

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 9:30am to 11am

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 315

Registration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MkRBUYx5b18VyC   Wed Feb 12 | 9:30 – 11 am | BTSU 315  Fri Feb 28 | 9:30 - 11 am | BTSU 315 The mission of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.   Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.  If 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 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.

TEDxBGSU: For the Public Good

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 11am to 6pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room

TEDxBGSU is a local, independently organized TEDx event at Bowling Green State University that strives to re-create the unique experience found at TED. At its core, our aim is to foster “ideas worth spreading.” TEDxBGSU seeks to amplify the voices of students, faculty, staff, and community members of Bowling Green to share new ideas and inspire change. Lean more information.  Interested in being a speaker? Apply today! Applications are due Dec. 2. If you have any questions, Learn more about being a TEDxBGSU Speaker.

Ann Arbor Experimental Film Festival

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 7:30pm to 9pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Film Theater (BTSU 206)

Free
A touring presentation from the world renowned Ann Arbor festival. BGSU hosts a curated selection of award-winning films for one night only.
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