Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for the Summer 2026 Faculty Writing Retreat, an intensive, three-day, in-person writing retreat running from Wednesday, July 29, to Friday, July 31, 2026. Designed to advance participants’ individual goals and projects, this retreat will provide you with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, accomplish scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing goals, and receive resources and support from various departments across campus.   During each day of the retreat, you will have dedicated time to write and work individually on your own projects. The retreat also includes opportunities for goal-setting and networking, as well as sessions and individual consultations. At the end of the retreat, you will reflect on your accomplishments and set goals for the upcoming academic year.  By participating, you will be able to:  Identify specific and attainable goals for your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing.  Advance your productivity.   Connect with BGSU colleagues.   Identify campus partners and resources that can support your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing.   Reflect on your progress towards achieving your goals.   Devise a plan to maintain your productivity for the upcoming academic year.   What you need to know:  You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat to apply for this opportunity and attend the event. Participation is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF) and tenure-track faculty (TTF).  Interested individuals must apply to participate in the retreat. HOW TO APPLY STEP 1: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Template. STEP 2: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Form.  Apply by Wednesday, May 13. Applications will be reviewed, and acceptance will be based on the strength of the application, including clarity of goals and potential benefit to the applicant's scholarly and/or creative activity. Space is limited.   To find out more information about this event, visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat page or email 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. 

For over 20 years the WYMO program has provided an opportunity for the university community to donate non-perishable food, clothin & shoes, household items, books/school supplies, small furniture, organizers, electronics, dorm decorations, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, bedding, mirrors, toiletries and anything that's still usable instead of throwing it out!  Donations benefit the Falcon Food Pantry, the BGSU community, and a number of area nonprofits and charities in need. Visit our website for the charities we've served. Use up those Falcon Dollars to donate to the Falcon Food Pantry! Can't fit it in your car to take home?  Have too much? Or maybe you want to help the public good? Whatever the case, collection boxes will be in all Residence Hall lobbies, Greek Townhouses, BGSU Dining Markets, and the Bowen-Thompson Student Union lobby starting April 15 through the close of the Res Halls on May 2! Don't throw it out! Donate it! Brought to you by Campus Sustainability, BGSU Dining and Residence Life. Reach out to greenbg@bgsu.edu with any questions about donating. Students: If you still need service hours, we are one of the last on-campus opportunities of the year. Please visit Dashboard - When You Move Out, Don't Throw It Out (WYMO): Item Pickup and Sorting Donations | Bowling Green State University for shift times.

A Regional Art Exhibition Inspired by Nature Wild Northwest Ohio brings together three artists whose work explores the ecosystems, wildlife and changing landscapes of Northwest Ohio. Through photography, mixed-media painting and printmaking, the exhibition highlights the beauty and fragility of the region’s natural world while asking viewers to consider their role in environmental stewardship. This exhibition is ideal for those interested in environmental art, conservation, climate awareness, native species and regional artists. Featured Artists Lee Fearnside, photographer Fearnside documents Northwest Ohio’s wildlife areas and landscapes shaped by human activity. Her photography examines how development, agriculture and everyday choices affect fragile ecosystems. Barbara WF Miner, mixed-media painter Drawing from daily walks in local fields and forests, Miner creates layered works built through stencil, pattern and color. Her paintings evoke complex biomes and explore the deep interconnection between humans and the environments they inhabit. Kathy McGhee, printmaker McGhee approaches nature through close observation. Using animals, landscapes and symbolic objects, her prints prompt reflection on how we perceive and internalize the natural world. Why Attend Experience three distinct approaches to environmental art Learn more about Northwest Ohio’s native species and ecosystems Reflect on sustainability, conservation and regional identity Together, these artists invite visitors to look closely at the landscapes around them and imagine how care, awareness and stewardship can shape the future of Northwest Ohio. View Jerome Library's building hours before visiting the exhibit.

Did you know that coloring helps reduce stress by calming the brain and activating different parts of the cerebal hemispheres, leading to a meditative and mindful state?  This can help decrease anxiety, lower heart rate and respiration, improve sleep, and reduce physical tension. It provides a low-pressure, screen-free activity that distracts from worries, stimulates creativity, and is an inexpensive way to relax.  The Office of Campus Engagement and Student Life at BGSU Firelands invites all Falcons to celebrate the new season with our "spring into color" coloring contest during our destress fest inititatives. Whether you’re an aspiring Picasso or just looking for a creative way to de-stress between classes, we want to see your masterpiece!   BGSU Firelands Student Coloring Contest Guidelines 1. All artists must be currently enrolled BGSU Firelands students. 2. All artists must color the same picture (provided by Campus Engagement and Student Life.) 3. Artists may pick up their coloring picture or pick up between April 20 - April 24 in Falcon Square, North Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Can't make it to campus? No problem! If you need a digital copy of the coloring sheet sent to you, just email fireactivities@bgsu.edu and we will send one right to your inbox. 4. All completed entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and returned to Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 5. Each artist can submit a total of one entry. 6. Pictures must be colored with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. (Art supplies can be made available to you by visiting Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135.) 7. Entries will be reviewed, and a winner’s will be announced on Monday, April 27  8. Entries will be judged on creativity, coloring skill, and overall appeal. 9. One winning artist will be contacted via their BGSU email address as soon as the judges reach a decision. One will will receive two Cinemark theatre gift cards.    

This month we are focusing on resilience, growth and perseverance as the semester comes to a close. Take a moment to pause, notice your journey, and celebrate the ways you’ve overcome challenges this year. All are welcome to participate in our encouragement wall for spring by writing your mindfulness moment on a flower that can be picked up in Falcon Square, North between April 1 - April 30. Your flowers will be added to our display wall in front of Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135, to create a vibrant tapestry of shared growth and motivation. Let's bloom together! "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again" -Nelson Mandela

Bowling Green State University Men's Golf vs The Muirfield Shootout- The Country Club of Muirfield https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24944&sport_id=6

Register: https://forms.office.com/r/MhejyCzZE7 Jan 12 - April 30  Mondays 9 - 9:30 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm   No session: Jan 19, Mar 2 & 5  🧘 Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session  🌅 Great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practice FREE and open to all faculty, staff, and students.  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/wellness-connection/well-being-programs/mindfulness.html

The annual Service Awards Ceremony recognizes BGSU faculty and staff for their length of service to the University. Awardees are recognized in five-year increments, beginning with the fifth year of regular service. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 419-372-8421 or ohr@bgsu.edu.

Take a break and hit the ice during this budget-friendly weekday skating session, perfect for a midday refresh. Offered Monday through Friday, it’s a quick, energizing way to glide through your lunch hour or get in some casual practice. Whether you're sneaking in a solo skate or bringing a friend, you won’t find a cooler deal. Admission is just $3, with skate rental available for an additional $3 – no reservations are needed!

Flipping into Senior Week: Pancakes with the President! 🥞🎓 Start the first night of Senior Week with a plate of pancakes! Everyone is welcome to come chat with President Rodney K. Rogers, take a photo, and soak in your last days on campus! ------------------------ Senior Week | April 20-24 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!

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 Mondays. 📅 When: Mondays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  📍 Where: Student Recreation Center Kicks Off: Jan 12 (No sessions: Jan 19 & Mar 2  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.

Make Mondays Your Game Night 🎯🎮 Looking for a fun way to unwind and meet new people? Game Night at Kreischer Hall is your go-to Monday night hangout for all students—whether you live in Kreischer Hall or not! Drop in to play giant board games, classic favorites, and video games for every kind of player. Each month features new giant games and rotating video game options, so there’s always something new to check out 👀. It’s the perfect excuse to get out, laugh a little, and kick off your week with some friendly competition. Follow @engagement_bgsu and check our Instagram stories every Monday to see which games and video games will be featured that week 🎲📲 Bring your friends or come solo and kick back at Kreischer Hall 🙌 ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Jan. 12-Feb. 27 | This event is part of Spring Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Spring Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community to design your ultimate BGSU experience.

During this meeting, we will me watching a true crime documentary. Coloring pages and coloring supplies will be provided, feel free to bring your own. This will be a relaxed meeting to distress before finals week. Contact: Hannah Greely — hgreely@bgsu.edu Hosted by: BG True Crime Club

Jan 12 – Apr 28 | Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm | BTSU 427    No session: Mar 3 🎮 Play Videos 🤝 Meet New People ✨ Rest & Recharge Level-Up Your Self-Care is a weekly gaming program where students connect, relax, and recharge. Each session starts with a “High, Low, Buffalo” check-in, followed by casual video game play. It’s a fun, supportive space to build friendships, reduce stress, and boost well-being—one game at a time.  FREE and open to all faculty, staff, and students. For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/wellness-connection/well-being-programs/mindfulness.html 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.

Before you cross the stage, complete the 4-minute graduation survey and stop by the Kuhlin Career Hub (BTSU 225) to claim your FREE BGSU alumni travel mug. Whether you have landed a job, are heading to grad school or are still exploring your options, your survey responses will help Bowling Green grow and support future Falcons on their journeys.  How to Participate Complete the BGSU Graduation Survey by April 24. (It only takes 4 minutes.) Take a screenshot of your confirmation. Pick up your alumni gift any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, while supplies last. (Sorry, we can't ship mugs at this time.) Bowling Green campus – Kuhlin Career Hub (BTSU 225) Firelands campus – Academic and Career Counseling (129 GMH)    Congratulations, Falcons! Whatever your next step, the Kuhlin Career Hub is here to support you every step of the way. Thank you for your participation, and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for the Summer 2026 Faculty Writing Retreat, an intensive, three-day, in-person writing retreat running from Wednesday, July 29, to Friday, July 31, 2026. Designed to advance participants’ individual goals and projects, this retreat will provide you with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, accomplish scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing goals, and receive resources and support from various departments across campus.   During each day of the retreat, you will have dedicated time to write and work individually on your own projects. The retreat also includes opportunities for goal-setting and networking, as well as sessions and individual consultations. At the end of the retreat, you will reflect on your accomplishments and set goals for the upcoming academic year.  By participating, you will be able to:  Identify specific and attainable goals for your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing.  Advance your productivity.   Connect with BGSU colleagues.   Identify campus partners and resources that can support your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing.   Reflect on your progress towards achieving your goals.   Devise a plan to maintain your productivity for the upcoming academic year.   What you need to know:  You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat to apply for this opportunity and attend the event. Participation is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF) and tenure-track faculty (TTF).  Interested individuals must apply to participate in the retreat. HOW TO APPLY STEP 1: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Template. STEP 2: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Form.  Apply by Wednesday, May 13. Applications will be reviewed, and acceptance will be based on the strength of the application, including clarity of goals and potential benefit to the applicant's scholarly and/or creative activity. Space is limited.   To find out more information about this event, visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat page or email 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. 

For over 20 years the WYMO program has provided an opportunity for the university community to donate non-perishable food, clothin & shoes, household items, books/school supplies, small furniture, organizers, electronics, dorm decorations, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, bedding, mirrors, toiletries and anything that's still usable instead of throwing it out!  Donations benefit the Falcon Food Pantry, the BGSU community, and a number of area nonprofits and charities in need. Visit our website for the charities we've served. Use up those Falcon Dollars to donate to the Falcon Food Pantry! Can't fit it in your car to take home?  Have too much? Or maybe you want to help the public good? Whatever the case, collection boxes will be in all Residence Hall lobbies, Greek Townhouses, BGSU Dining Markets, and the Bowen-Thompson Student Union lobby starting April 15 through the close of the Res Halls on May 2! Don't throw it out! Donate it! Brought to you by Campus Sustainability, BGSU Dining and Residence Life. Reach out to greenbg@bgsu.edu with any questions about donating. Students: If you still need service hours, we are one of the last on-campus opportunities of the year. Please visit Dashboard - When You Move Out, Don't Throw It Out (WYMO): Item Pickup and Sorting Donations | Bowling Green State University for shift times.

A Regional Art Exhibition Inspired by Nature Wild Northwest Ohio brings together three artists whose work explores the ecosystems, wildlife and changing landscapes of Northwest Ohio. Through photography, mixed-media painting and printmaking, the exhibition highlights the beauty and fragility of the region’s natural world while asking viewers to consider their role in environmental stewardship. This exhibition is ideal for those interested in environmental art, conservation, climate awareness, native species and regional artists. Featured Artists Lee Fearnside, photographer Fearnside documents Northwest Ohio’s wildlife areas and landscapes shaped by human activity. Her photography examines how development, agriculture and everyday choices affect fragile ecosystems. Barbara WF Miner, mixed-media painter Drawing from daily walks in local fields and forests, Miner creates layered works built through stencil, pattern and color. Her paintings evoke complex biomes and explore the deep interconnection between humans and the environments they inhabit. Kathy McGhee, printmaker McGhee approaches nature through close observation. Using animals, landscapes and symbolic objects, her prints prompt reflection on how we perceive and internalize the natural world. Why Attend Experience three distinct approaches to environmental art Learn more about Northwest Ohio’s native species and ecosystems Reflect on sustainability, conservation and regional identity Together, these artists invite visitors to look closely at the landscapes around them and imagine how care, awareness and stewardship can shape the future of Northwest Ohio. View Jerome Library's building hours before visiting the exhibit.

Did you know that coloring helps reduce stress by calming the brain and activating different parts of the cerebal hemispheres, leading to a meditative and mindful state?  This can help decrease anxiety, lower heart rate and respiration, improve sleep, and reduce physical tension. It provides a low-pressure, screen-free activity that distracts from worries, stimulates creativity, and is an inexpensive way to relax.  The Office of Campus Engagement and Student Life at BGSU Firelands invites all Falcons to celebrate the new season with our "spring into color" coloring contest during our destress fest inititatives. Whether you’re an aspiring Picasso or just looking for a creative way to de-stress between classes, we want to see your masterpiece!   BGSU Firelands Student Coloring Contest Guidelines 1. All artists must be currently enrolled BGSU Firelands students. 2. All artists must color the same picture (provided by Campus Engagement and Student Life.) 3. Artists may pick up their coloring picture or pick up between April 20 - April 24 in Falcon Square, North Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Can't make it to campus? No problem! If you need a digital copy of the coloring sheet sent to you, just email fireactivities@bgsu.edu and we will send one right to your inbox. 4. All completed entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and returned to Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 5. Each artist can submit a total of one entry. 6. Pictures must be colored with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. (Art supplies can be made available to you by visiting Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135.) 7. Entries will be reviewed, and a winner’s will be announced on Monday, April 27  8. Entries will be judged on creativity, coloring skill, and overall appeal. 9. One winning artist will be contacted via their BGSU email address as soon as the judges reach a decision. One will will receive two Cinemark theatre gift cards.    

This month we are focusing on resilience, growth and perseverance as the semester comes to a close. Take a moment to pause, notice your journey, and celebrate the ways you’ve overcome challenges this year. All are welcome to participate in our encouragement wall for spring by writing your mindfulness moment on a flower that can be picked up in Falcon Square, North between April 1 - April 30. Your flowers will be added to our display wall in front of Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135, to create a vibrant tapestry of shared growth and motivation. Let's bloom together! "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again" -Nelson Mandela

Join Tammy Schleenbaker from Integrative Massotherapy for a FREE 8-minute, upper body chair massage today from 11a-1p for currently enrolled BGSU Firelands students. A sign-up sheet will be available in Falcon Square, North, on April 21 to book your appointment. Please arrive early to ensure you can receive your full time.   If under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will need to complete a liability waiver, which will be available at the event.