Facilitators: Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)  Session Type: Interactive Workshop  Session Categories: Outcomes & Assessment, Pedagogical Innovation  Duration: 1.5 hours  Location: Online via Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  In this workshop, you will learn how to create a New Quiz in Canvas and how to set up quiz settings. New Quizzes is an updated assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the Classic Quizzes functionality. You will explore new question types such as Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots as well as discuss how to manage item banks. You will have an opportunity to create questions in an item bank in one of your Canvas courses and utilize the item bank in a quiz.  In this session, you will:  Identify question types.   Explore what the student sees when taking a quiz.   Discuss how to moderate exams for accessibility.   Create and utilize a New Quiz item bank.   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. 

Facilitators::   Laura Sheets, Assistant Professor/Instruction Services Librarian, Library Teaching & Learning  Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence  Session Type: Interactive Workshop  Session Category: Outcomes & Assessment  Duration: 1 hour  Location: Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:   Many instructors claim to know AI-generated writing when they see it but it’s difficult to implicate a student of using AI to complete assignments without proof. There are markers of AI-generated writing, and definitive methods to determine if a student has used AI to complete writing assignments. As a group, we will analyze a text to determine if it is written by generative AI and discuss approaches for empathetic student conversations after detecting AI-generate writing.    In this workshop, facilitators will review the markers of text generative written by large language AI models and discuss strategies to identify authentic student writing, and present practical classroom conversations about ethical AI use.    In this session, you will:  Describe the markers of text written by generative AI.   Analyze a text to determine if it is written by generative AI.    Discuss approaches for student mediation of generative AI use.    This session is part of the AI-Ready Assignment Design Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive a AI-Ready Assignment Design email signature stamp.  To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 AI-Ready Assignment Design Series 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. 

Guest John Mackey, composer, will present a lecture for band students. This event is free and open to the public. 

  SciENcv: How to Create Your Biosketches and Communicate Your Scholarly Contributions Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) is a centralized system that allows researchers to develop and maintain biosketches for their grant proposals and annual reports.  In this interactive session, you will learn how to use SciENcv to document and communicate your scholarly contributions. Specifically, by completing this workshop, you should be able to: 1. Create and access your SciENcv account. 2. Use SciENcv to prepare a biosketch.  3. Export your biosketch. After providing a brief overview and introduction to SciENcv, we will provide a guided tutorial on how to create and access one’s SciENcv account. Next, workshop participants will receive guided assistance on how to use SciENcv to develop and export their biosketches.  

Level Up Your Self-Care Jan 21st – April 29| Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm | BTSU 427   No session: March 4th (Tuesday)   Join us for an enriching journey that explores gaming's positive impact on various aspects of life. Embrace gaming as a means of self-care and personal growth, uncovering the diverse dimensions of gaming while nurturing your well-being. Experience the magic that happens when gaming and self-care unite!  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.

Aqua Zumba  January 14 – April 29| No class during Spring Break, March 4  Available on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Cooper Pool   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.  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     

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students. Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.  Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.   Learn more about "Let's Talk">> __________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

Looking for a place to unwind with friends or meet new people? Whether you love cards, board games, cornhole or puzzles, check out Game Night in the RAD every Tuesday from 6-8pm. Hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors, Game Nights in the RAD strive to help students prioritize their well-being and connections. Popcorn will be provided! Game Nights in the RAD begin January 28th and continue until April 22nd. Snacks will be provided! For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533  

  This film depicts the wildly turbulent production history of Sweet Sweetback’s "Baadasssss Song" (1971), Mario Van Peebles’s controversial, influential, and lastingly significant Black independent film.  

2025 New Student Housing Giveaway! 25 lucky winners will get to pick a room in the residence hall of their choice before room selection officially begins, for themself AND a roommate of their choice! That's up to 50 winners – and the earlier you sign your housing agreement, the more chances you have to win! ________________________ How to Enter Sign the 2025-26 Housing and Dining Agreement between Jan. 6 through April 30, 2025. You must be a new student admitted to BGSU for the Fall 2025 Semester to qualify. The month you sign your Housing and Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected. Jan. 6-31 = 4 total entries Feb. 1-28 = 3 total entries March 1-31 = 2 total entries April 1-30 = 1 total entry ​​​​​​​This year, an additional 5 students who sign their Housing and Dining Agreement on Jan. 6 will be selected to pick their room before selection! Complete your Housing Agreement TODAY! If you win, you can pick a bed in Centennial Hall, Conklin Hall, Kohl Hall, McDonald Hall, Kreischer or Offenhauer Towers – for yourself and one new BGSU student of your choice. New students who wish to live in Founders Hall must be members of the Honors Learning Community. Because of this, Founders Hall will not be available to select through this giveaway. The randomized drawing will occur by the third day of each month up until May 3. The Office of Student Housing will reach out to each winner through BGSU email and the phone number on file - make sure you have your voicemail box set up! If a winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, their right to the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected. Upon accepting the prize by picking a room before standard room selection, winners agree to participate in social media and other marketing efforts to promote the giveaway. When contacted, the Office of Student Housing will discuss with each winner how to select a room for themself and their chosen roommate. ________________________ Important Details: Students are not required to have their $200 initial housing payment made to be eligible to win. However, before any student can be assigned to a room, the initial housing payment must be paid. The additional student who is pulled into the room by a winner must have their housing and meal plan agreement signed and paid their $200 initial payment at the time of the room selection. They must also be a new incoming student admitted at BGSU to qualify. This prize does not offer any discount on the housing rate, and each student assigned to a room through this giveaway will be responsible for the full payment of the room in accordance with their student bill. Cancellations to the agreement by May 1, 2025, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancellations after May 1, 2025, will be granted in accordance with the forfeiture schedule. If the winner does not submit an eligible student to be their roommate by the Office of Student Housing deadline, the remaining space will be forfeited. Once a student has won one of the 20 prizes, they will no longer be eligible to win the remaining prizes for this giveaway. Students who have agreed to be the roommate of one of the winners will also not be eligible. The beds selected by the winner and their roommate must be assigned to the same building. Any student who is assigned to a room through this giveaway does not have the right to their room assignment. If one of the students decides to do a room change into a different room/building or cancels their contract, the vacant bed will open up to standard room selection, and a random roommate may be assigned. Returning students who will be enrolled full-time at BGSU are not eligible to win.  The Office of Student Housing is not responsible for prize notifications being marked as spam, junk or otherwise hidden from the recipient.  

From free giveaways and expert resources to interactive activities and fitness classes, Feb. 10-14 is packed with opportunities to learn, engage and win prizes – all while prioritizing your sexual health. What’s Happening? Monday, Feb. 10 – Follow the Office of Health & Wellness on social media for expert tips, myth-busting facts and interactive quizzes. Tuesday, Feb. 11, Noon to 2 p.m. – Stop by the Union tables to get free giveaways and sexual health info from the Wood County Health Department, the Center for Women and Gender Equity and the Office of Health & Wellness. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. – Join the Office of Health & Wellness in BTSU 208 for a Sexual Health Presentation with safe sex kit giveaways, a safer sex raffle, crafts/coloring and the PAWS team.  Thursday, Feb. 13, 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Interested in a fun and empowering fitness class? Check out Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback's Sexual Health Cardio Drumming in Student Recreation Center Studio B. Friday, Feb. 14 – Test your knowledge with Sexual Health Trivia & Jeopardy on social media to wrap up the week! Get Involved Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge, score free resources and participate in engaging activities designed to support your health and wellness. 📧 More Info: Email Ashley Hartman or call 419-372-4584.

  The Center for Women and Gender Equity is partnering with Wood County Hospital for their annual donation drive! Donated items will benefit the Wood County Hospital SANE Department and Community Outreach programs. We are seeking new hygiene products, clothing, and other items, including but not limited to:  Tissues Shampoo/conditioner Soap Deodorant Washcloths Towels Lotion Toothbrushes/toothpaste Hair brushes/combs Mouthwash Toilet paper Menstrual products Laundry soap/pods and dryer sheets Hats Gloves Footwear (shoes and socks) Pregnancy clothing Winter clothing Sweats/sweatshirts Blankets Sleeping bags (for 0-10 degree cool weather) Water resistance coats/clothing Coats/jackets (adults) Boots If you wish to donate, you can buy items from the Donation Drive Wishlist and have them delivered to the CWGE or drop off donations in 280 Hayes Hall. The donation drive runs for the whole month of February.   

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.   Dates Wed Feb 12 | 9:30 – 11 am | BTSU 315 Fri Feb 28 | 9:30 - 11 am | BTSU 315 Registration https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MkRBUYx5b18VyC  Questions or Comments? Reach out to  Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 with any questions or comments.    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.

Navigating college as a commuter or transfer student comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to do it alone! Stop by these new Office Hours hosted by Holly Metzger, Coordinator of Orientation and Transitions. WHY ATTEND These hours are designed to help you: Build connections and feel more at home on campus Get personalized answers to your questions Discover resources to help balance school, work and life Find strategies to achieve your goals and thrive SPRING SCHEDULE Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon | BTSU 220 (Commuter Lounge) Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. | Library Lounge Take advantage of this opportunity to get support and succeed — see you there!

All current students and alumni are welcome! The Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections is hosting the Spring 2025 Falcon Career Showcase on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The Falcon Career Showcase allows students and alums attendees to network and make meaningful connections with employers looking to hire current and former Falcons seeking experiential learning and full-time employment opportunities. Student registration is encouraged but optional. Registration for employers closes one week prior to the event day.

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     

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.

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students. Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.  Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.   Learn more about "Let's Talk">> __________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

Dr. Art Lewandowski will be presenting on Controversial Topics in the classroom. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/controversial-topics-with-dr-art-lewandowski

Project IMPACT offers free professional development events for all education majors. Our goal is to provide future teachers with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed and make an impact while at BGSU and in their future classrooms.  About the professional development session Dr. Art Lewandowski will lead this professional development session on Navigating Controversial Topics in the Classroom. Educators will learn strategies to facilitate respectful, unbiased discussions while fostering critical thinking and open dialogue. The session will cover best practices for managing differing viewpoints, addressing student concerns, and responding to challenges from parents or the community. Participants will gain practical tools to confidently engage students in complex, thought-provoking conversations. How to participate This event is FREE, and no registration is required.  If you have questions, message Project IMPACT on Instagram @impactbgsu or email simpactbg@bgsu.edu.

Need a location to study with your friends? Want to work on a group project? Or just want to be around other students to hold yourself accountable? Take action by coming to study in the Radbill Center on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm. These study sessions will be hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors who bring fun energy to long study nights! Study Nights in the Rad begin January 29th and continue until April 23rd. Snacks will be provided! The Radbill Center, known as the RAD, is a space for all students to find their place on campus. With a coffee (and tea and hot chocolate) station, along with tables and comfortable seating, the RAD is a great place to hang out, study, work on group projects or relax! Open 8 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday, and 8 am - 5 pm on Friday. For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533.