The coffee truck is back, and we’re serving up FREE coffee to help you power through the semester! Come grab a cup and kickstart your day as we ease back into classes. Whether you’re a latte lover or a black coffee enthusiast, we’ve got you covered! Don't miss out – come warm up with us! 🧡 **while supplies lasts ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page. ------------------------ Week of Welcome Jan. 13-17 | This event is part of Week of Welcome. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to celebrate the start of the semester.

Find Your Campus Connections This is your chance to get answers to your questions, make connections with campus staff, and discover tools to enhance your college experience. If you transferred to BGSU or do not currently live on campus, don’t miss this opportunity to build your network and feel at home on campus! What to Expect Meet with friendly support staff and learn about resources tailored for commuter and transfer students. Enjoy free snacks and drinks while you chat. Walk away with some great items and valuable information.   This event is brought to you by The Office of University Transitions As you continue your academic journey at BGSU—whether as a commuter student, a transfer student or both—the Office of Orientation and Transitions is here to connect you with the services and resources you need to succeed. We are committed to your success both in and out of the classroom.

⛸️ Glide into the new semester with ice skating outside the Union! Enjoy hot cocoa to warm up and gather around the fire pits to relax with friends. It’s the perfect way to kick off the semester in style!  ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page. ------------------------ Week of Welcome Jan. 13-17 | This event is part of Week of Welcome. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to celebrate the start of the semester.

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator (CFE)  Session Type: Dialogue Session  Session Category: Success & Belonging  Duration: 2.5 hours  Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 316  Description & Learning Outcomes:  Join us for a watch party and discussion on the vital topic of faculty well-being. We’ll view the live NCFDD session, “Beyond Burnout: Faculty Well-Being: Individual and Institutional Approaches,” which highlights the critical need for faculty mental health support on college campuses. Through the lenses of purpose, compassion, connection, and balance, the session explores definitions and effects of burnout while sharing practical approaches to foster well-being. Afterward, we’ll discuss key takeaways and share insights on creating supportive work environments. Light refreshments will be provided.  Learning Outcomes:   In this session, you will:  Define burnout and its key characteristics and potential impacts on faculty.  Identify and discuss strategies for addressing burnout.  Recognize how faculty well-being aligns with and supports student learning conditions.  Share ideas and approaches for implementing wellness practices within your own role and on campus in general.  To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 CFE-Facilitated 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. 

✨Take a break and unwind with giant games and massage chairs to help you recharge! It’s the perfect way to relax, have fun, and reset as you dive into the semester. Come hang out, de-stress, and enjoy some downtime! 🧘‍♂️ ------------------------ Week of Welcome Jan. 13-17 | This event is part of Week of Welcome. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to celebrate the start of the semester.

Do good with your fellow Falcons and give back to the Bowling Green community during this public service event.  All available on-campus or off-campus service opportunities will be listed on the BGSUserves platform. We encourage students to register for an opportunity before the day of the service event. How to register 1. Visit the browse the BGSU Serves web page and 2. Browse the  list of volunteer opportunities and find one that interests you 3. Select register to log in to your BGSU Serves account (or create one) to sign up Volunteer Check-in 9 a.m. at the BTSU Ballroom. All service events are anticipated to wrap up by or before 2 p.m.