Stay informed and optimize your retirement planning. The Office of Human Resources will host an open house with representatives from retirement vendors and experts. 

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 14  - April 29 | No class March 4 Available on 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 Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class?  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.

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!

Join us weekly for a period of zazen (or “seated meditation”), a meditative practice that encourages mental discipline, awareness of breath, and cultivating an ability to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment. Zazen encourages living in harmony with the way things are in the present moment and learning to look directly at life “as it is.” Instruction provided and no previous experience necessary. Classes every Wednesday this semester starting 2/4/26 except for the week of spring break on 3/4/26.

Jazz Week guest artist Adam Birnbaum will present a masterclass. Free and open to the public.

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 14, no session Mar 4 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.

Yoga Basics: An all-level, gentle movement class with a focus on breathing to the rhythm of your body motion. Learn key yoga postures in an affirming environment for all bodies.  January 21  - April 29 | No class March 4 Available on Wednesdays from 5:45 - 6:30 PM in BTSU 427 Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel    Interested in hosting a Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class?  Contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff.

Bowling Green State University Women's Basketball at Ohio TV: ESPN+ Radio: Falcon Radio Streaming Audio: https://bgfalconmedia.com/sports/ https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24692&sport_id=10

The BGSU jazz faculty will perform their FAS. This event is free and open to the public.  LIVESTREAM LINK

Bowling Green State University Women's Swimming & Diving vs MAC Championships https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24680&sport_id=15

  Support our campus community by donating essential hygiene items to the BGSU Firelands Pantry. We're collecting unopened, unexpired, standard-size, and travel-size hygiene products.  February 17 - March 6, 2026.   Suggested Donations: Body Care: bar soap, body wash, deodorant, lotion, personal wipes  Hair Care: shampoo, conditioner, hair brush Oral Care: toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash Menstrual Products: pads, tampons, liners Shaving Products: disposable razors, shaving cream Paper Products: toilet paper, tissues   Drop-off location: Collection box in Falcon Square, North Building   Questions? Contact Campus Engagement and Student Life at fireactivities@bgsu.edu  

Register: https://forms.office.com/r/Kj3JnPBDwG Campus Well-Being Resources    📅 Feb 26 | 9:30 – 10:15 am | BTSU 315 Expand your toolkit with the various resources available at BGSU for faculty, staff, and students so you can respond to mental health issues effectively.  Community Mental Health Resources  📅 Feb 26 | 10:15 - 11 am | BTSU 315 Learn about the various resources available throughout Wood County so you can respond to mental health issues effectively.  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.

Register: https://forms.office.com/r/Kj3JnPBDwG Campus Well-Being Resources    📅 Feb 26 | 9:30 – 10:15 am | BTSU 315 Expand your toolkit with the various resources available at BGSU for faculty, staff, and students so you can respond to mental health issues effectively.  Community Mental Health Resources  📅 Feb 26 | 10:15 - 11 am | BTSU 315 Learn about the various resources available throughout Wood County so you can respond to mental health issues effectively.  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.

Reduce food waste and help us feed the birds, not the bin. Join the Office of Campus Engagement and Student Life and craft your own bird feeder and decorate a birdhouse using safe, expired food from the Firelands Food Pantry. Get creative while you support our local wildlife by giving unused food a second purpose.

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

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!

Connect with fellow commuter and transfer students Are you a commuter or transfer student looking to meet new people and feel at home on campus? Stop by our weekly gatherings to make friends, share experiences and find your community.  Bring your lunch and hang out This casual drop-in event is the perfect way to take a break between classes. Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy a welcoming space designed just for commuter and transfer students. Play board games, study or chat with classmates. It's your time, in your space! On-Campus Support  Our Commuter and Transfer Student Peer Mentor will be available to answer questions, offer resources and help you navigate campus life.  You'll leave each event with new friends and helpful tips to make your semester easier!  

Don't miss out on FREE, quality items. The Campus ReStore will only be open three more times this semester. We offer a variety of gently used goods at no cost to the Campus Community. Clothes of all kinds, household items, office supplies, and more! Bring your own bag and plan accordingly to transport what you take. Everything is free. See our website for full details! Students can volunteer to help staff the store on our GivePulse page: BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability | Home | Bowling Green State University *Note, we are not accessible through the Residence Hall* - Please enter through the long glass hallway across from the Life Sciences Building. We will not be checking BGSU IDs at the door for this event - all are welcome. If you are coming from off-campus, please check parking rules beforehand.  

Jazz Week guest artist Adam Birnbaum will present a masterclass. Free and open to the public.

Ready to show off your random knowledge? Each week brings a new theme and fresh challenges at Thursday Trivia Night—fast-paced, fun, and perfect for a midweek brain boost. Whether you’re a Kreischer regular or just swinging by, come solo or with a team, collect your Kreischer Kickback pin, and compete for a shot at winning a BGSU hammock 🧡 Low-pressure. High vibes. All students welcome!  Every other Thursday, Kreischer evenings rotate between Trivia Night and Name That Tune. We’ll see you at these unforgettable Thursday nights! Collectable Pins✨ Kreischer events will feature collectible pins! Recurring events will take place every evening (except Fridays) from 6–8 p.m. in the Kreischer Sundial (Freddie/Frieda Rooms) throughout the fall semester. Attend all six events to collect all six pins and decorate your room with Falcon flair.

  What are we made of?  Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and the origins of the elements making up the universe by following along with a group of time travelers back to just after the Big Bang as they see how those early atoms combined to form stars and galaxies and ultimately life on Earth. Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.