Bowling Green State University

Events: February 8 - March 9, 2025

2025 New Student Housing Giveaway

Tue, Feb 18, 2025

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.  

FREE Martial Arts Classes

Tue, Feb 18, 2025

Student Recreation Center, Martial Arts Studio - Classroom #38

Learn taijutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art focused on self-awareness and natural body movement for self-defense. Taijutsu involves unarmed techniques for striking, kicking, blocking, grappling and throwing, traditional weapon techniques, and methods of evasion and escape from dangerous situations.  Who can attend? Open to BGSU students, faculty and staff, ages 14 and up.   All ability levels are welcome Why you should attend Classes are conducted in a supportive environment through which participants can improve their physical, menta, and spiritual well-being. How to attend Drop in to join this 6-7:30 p.m. class hosted on Tuesday class  between Jan. 14-April 29. (Class will not be hosted during spring break.) Class is hosted in the Martial Arts Studio (#38) in the sub-basement at the Student Rec Center Advance registration is not required. Wear comfortable clothing.  About the instructor Instructed by BGSU Chief Well-Being Officer, Ben Batey. Ben is a licensed instructor with over 20 years of experience in the art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and currently holds the rank of 6th degree black belt. For More Information, contact Ben Batey at bbatey@bgsu.edu.

Wood County Hospital Donation Drive

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 12am to 11:59pm

Hayes Hall, 280

  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.   

Best Practices for Creating Engaging Micro-Learning Videos

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 2pm to 3pm

Virtual Event

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)  Session Type: Interactive Workshop  Session Category: Pedagogical Innovation  Duration: 1 hour  Location: Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  Discover how to create micro-learning videos to deliver small, engaging chunks of information. Learn to design micro-learning videos that align with your learning objectives. Start with an introduction to micro-learning and its benefits. Then, analyze learning objectives and design engaging videos. Gain insights on making your videos accessible to all learners.  In this session, you will:  Understand the principles of micro-learning and its benefits.  Identify learning objectives and design engaging micro-learning video content that aligns with them.  Identify appropriate video creation tools to create high-quality, engaging micro-learning videos with accessibility in mind.  Develop a video script for a micro-learning topic that can be incorporated into their teaching practice.  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. 

I May Be The First, But I Won't Be The Last: Pathways to Building My Success Story

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 3pm to 4pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 314

Learn what it takes to live authentically in your career path! Join the Division of Inclusion and Belonging for a speaking engagement featuring Ty D. Davis, CEO & Founder of the company Dare To Be/Yer'self/!  Dare To Be /Yer'self/ is a motivational/inspirational brand that champions individualism and encourages everyone to live as their most authentic self. The brand also specializes in apparel to promote positive sentiments. This event is open to all BGSU students, faculty, and staff interested in enhancing and expanding their career success. Learn valuable interpersonal and professional skills from an expert eager to share their knowledge. Please email cwge@bgsu.edu to RSVP. 

Division of Research Open House

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 3:30pm to 5pm

Hayes Hall, 300

The Division of Research has moved! Come join us for some light refreshments as you get to know our new staff!

Black Owned Business Market

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 5pm to 7pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room

Celebrate and support local talent at our Black-Owned Business Market. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shop small and make a big impact! Browse a curated selection of vendors offering unique products ranging from fashion, art and beauty. Participants can look forward to seeing the creativity and entrepreneurship of Black-owned businesses.  This event is open to all students and the local community. Shop, mingle, and discover amazing offerings while supporting the growth of our community.

Level Up Your Self-Care

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 427

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

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 5:30pm to 6:15pm

Student Recreation Center, Cooper Pool

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" - Free drop-in counseling consultations

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 6pm to 7pm

Founders Hall, Room 133

"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.

Aural Technologies of Justice: The Sonics of Violence, Trauma and Healing

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 6pm to 8pm

Sofía Quintero Art and Cultural Center, Toledo, OH

Attend this public talk by Dr. Sidra Lawrence that is the introduction an art exhibit that highlights works by survivors of violence and their advocates. Dr. Lawrence will share her insights on healight and resorative justice through art. The exhibit was created through a collaborative process and inspired by her previous workshops and events. ------ Women’s History Month This event is part of Women’s History Month at BGSU. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to honor, celebrate and learn more about women’s history all month long.

Chemistry Club February Meeting

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 6pm to 8pm

Overman 132

BGSU Chemistry Club is having its first meeting on February 18th, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Overman 132!Please join us in making Chrome Bottles! Feel free to bring your own bottle to chrome. Please wear proper lab attire (long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.) and make sure to bring your goggles! If you do not bring a pair, the Chemistry Stockroom will have a few that can be borrowed.Chrome bottle materials and pizza are provided as long as supplies last! A RSVP link is attached to this event, please fill it out to let us know how many supplies we need.For attendance purposes, please bring your BG ID!To stay updated on future Chemistry Club Events, Please follow our Instagram @bgsu_chemclub RSVP link - https://forms.gle/k3BD9qZAX2VkLDUv8 Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/chemistry-club-february-meeting

Game Nights in the RAD

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 6pm to 8pm

Mitchell B. McLeod Hall, Radbill Center - McLeod Hall 314

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  

Science Cafe Event at Juniper

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 6pm to 7pm

Professor Susan Brown of BGSU will be giving a talk called The Graying of Divorce at Juniper Brewing Company. There will be a lecture followed by a Q&A with the audience! Refreshments will be available. After peaking in 1979, the U.S. divorce rate has steadily declined. However, the risk of divorce for older adults (defined as ages 50+) has more than doubled over this period, reflecting the graying of divorce. In this talk, Susan Brown will trace the rise of gray divorce in the U.S., addressing its causes and consequences. She will conclude with a discussion of how divorce patterns are likely to unfold in the future. Susan L. Brown is Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology. She also serves as Director of the Center for Family and Demographic Research and the Co-Director of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research. A family demographer, she studies the rapid transformation of American family life, including recent changes in cohabitation, marriage, and divorce. Her research has been supported by a career development award from NICHD as well as grants from NIA. She is the author of Families in America, published by the University of California Press.

Student Recital: Jaron White, jazz guitar

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 8pm

Moore Musical Arts Center, Bryan Recital Hall

Jaron White will present a student recital for jazz guitar. This event is free and open to the public. LIVESTREAM LINK: https://youtube.com/live/8-oAkZmxw_8?feature=share

2025 New Student Housing Giveaway

Wed, Feb 19, 2025

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.  

Returning Fall Housing Application

Wed, Feb 19, 2025

2024-25 returning Student Housing and Meal Plan Application is open now through March 10!  This may not be your first time going through the Housing Selection Process, but we have been doing this for years. Let us guide you so all you have to worry about is how you are going to accessorize your new space and all the new friends you are going to make next year. Returning students who have not lived on campus for two years (four semesters) as of the 2025 Fall semester are required to live on campus unless you meet one of our housing exemptions. Do you know what residence halls are available for Returning Students? Make sure you check out all the available halls for you. As a returning student, there might be a few that are new to you.  Falcon Heights Founders Hall Kreischer Quad Offenhauer Towers The Village  More info can be found at https://www.bgsu.edu/housing/current-students/returning-student-housing-guide.html

Wood County Hospital Donation Drive

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 12am to 11:59pm

Hayes Hall, 280

  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.   

Sexual Health Education and HIV/STI Testing

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 10am to 4pm

Student Recreation Center, Inquire at the Welcome Desk

The Office of Health and Wellness provides this designated time and place to have private conversations with health professional, Danielle VanFleet, HIV Testing Coordinator, about safer sex. Bring your questions and discuss concerns on topics such as disease prevention, sexuality and reproductive health, contraception options, relationships, and risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections. FREE Safer Sex Kits and free condoms are available during the sessions to all BGSU students. Call 419.372.9355 for your appointment or walk-ins are always welcome A real name is not needed when making an appointment FREE and Confidential HIV Testing - 30-minute results If getting multiple STI tests, results may take more than 30-minutes LGBTQ+ Friendly and Affirming FREE condoms for BGSU students and FREE Safer Sex Kits Consultations and testing conducted at the Student Recreation Center. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis testing is now available for free. Spring 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year. January 15, February 5, 19, March 19, April 2, 16 Bring a photo ID to the appointment
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