BGSU MEN SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES In 2019, the Center for Violence Prevention and Education (CVPE) began recognizing November as Masculinities Month to:  Assist men on campus in identifying between healthy and unhealthy masculinities Recognize and describe how gender roles, power and privilege play a role in what it means to be masculine Be empowered to be an active bystander and identify various ways in supporting others. To start the conversation, CVPE reached out to students, staff and faculty on campus and asked them to share their personal stories on how unhealthy masculinity has permeated their lives and impacted their relationships.  BGSU men on campus share their male perspectives and bring awareness to healthy masculinities, vulnerability, and personal values. Listen to these stories from students, faculty and staff! LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES Brian Heilmeier, Associate Dean of Students for Campus Activities Discusses being an undergraduate fraternity member and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Chet Hesson, Associate Athletics Director for Academics & Student Services Discusses challenging relationships with his father and vulnerability as a man. Gabe Dunbar, Design Your Life Coach Discusses non-traditional gender roles within a family dynamic and healthy and empowered parenting. Isiah Vazquez, BGSU Alumni Discusses being a member of a fraternity at BGSU and practicing healthy and open communication with his brothers. Jacob Clemens, Associate Dean of Students Discusses relationships with students, specifically male students and demonstrating empathy. Michael Brown, Manager of Guest Relations Discusses personal childhood challenges and his personal path assisting young men in their journey to being REAL. Nick Rybak, Prevention Specialist at The Cocoon Discusses challenging masculinities because of his passion to be a social worker and help others. Rob Snyder, Associate Professor and Chair, Library Teaching & Learning Discusses feminine and masculine hobbies and how he uses crafts to aid in his parenting. Robert Woodley, TRIO Educational Advisor Discusses his experience growing up with toxic masculinity and how he has switched the narrative as a parent and educator. Sean Oros, Assistant Director of the Honors Learning Community Discusses vulnerability and making it safe for others to do the same. View Full Playlist Here! __________________________ You may also like: THE MASK YOU LIVE IN Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 7-9 p.m. Join the Center for Violence Prevention and Education (CVPE) and view The Mask You Live In documentary directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsome on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7-9pm.

“Tour” the BG Recycling Center, courtesy of Wood County Solid Waste Management District. Learn how the city sorts and prepares recycling for the market. Find out how you can recycle correctly and often, and do your part to reduce waste! WATCH HERE! ---------- Join us in April for events and activities, both virtual and in-person that will involve and motivate the university community on the environment and sustainability, as well as celebrate our common home.  Because when it comes to our sustainable future, Earth is truly our nest!

To participate, post or send a photo of yourself in your best Ugly Sweater: You can post on social media with the hashtag #BGSUglySweater, or Can directly message through either twitter or instagram @bgsufirelandssg, or you can directly e-mail Kalli Gregory at gregork@bgsu.edu Once they have entered their picture, we will post it on our personal Instagram and Twitter and students can vote on which sweater they like the most. They will vote by simply liking the entry on social media. Once the contest is over the person with the most likes on Instagram and Twitter combined will win!  1st Place - $100 Amazon E-Gift Card 2nd Place - $50 Amazon E-Gift Card 3rd Place - $25 Amazon E-Gift Card   Winners announced Monday, December 7. Anyone can participate, only currently enrolled students can win!  

During the month of November, Falcon Outfitters will be engaging all BGSU Falcon students, faculty, staff and alumni wherever they may be to make a difference for our students. 10% off your Falcon Outfitters Purchase* | Falcon Outfitters will be accepting canned good donations that will be collected and distributed to our campus student food pantry throughout the entire month of November. So if you are in the BG area, stop by, donate a non-perishable item and get 10% off your purchase of BGSU apparel and gifts at Falcon Outfitters! – Great for holiday shopping!! $5 donation for every shirt sold | Falcon Outfitters designed TWO limited edition Thankful to be a Falcon T-shirts and for every shirt sold, five dollars will go directly to the University’s Student Emergency Fund. If you aren't in BG, you are in luck! You can purchase your shirt online. – And if you can’t decide which shirt to buy, buy them both! Please join us in demonstrating that the Falcon community is indeed a key ingredient in being a public university for the public good. *Excludes technology, gift cards and clearance items. Discount cannot be combined with any other discount or offer ----------------- BGSU Student Emergency Fund The rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation has had a tremendous financial impact on our students. If you have experienced an accident, illness, financial hardship, or other emergency situation that may jeopardize your ability to continue your education, please apply for the BGSU Student Emergency Fund.

Call for food pick up / deliveries for homebound residents, 3-5 days supply of food and toiletries  *Must live in wood county to receive 419-960-5345

BGSU Men's Basketball at Appalachian State TV: ESPN+ Radio: WFRO Eagle 99 Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=3e6c130c-cddf-487f-bc49-6cba54951f60&om-navmethod=espn:globalsearch:results Streaming Audio: https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/2012/8/14/GEN_0814125910.aspx https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?id=10962

The Student Wellness Network and the University Activities Organization is collaborating on a week of events focusing on mental health, specifically Black student's mental health on the BGSU campus. The week of events will be held Monday, November 30th-Friday, December 4th. All events scheduled throughout the week will be virtual. SWN and UAO have selected three Black student-led organizations to facilitate discussion throughout the week and we will have an AMAZING guest speaker on Friday, December 4th. The three student-organizations will introduce their organizations mission, vision and goals and then give an half hour presentation or roundtable discussion on an issue that the Black Community is experiencing from the past or the present. This collaboration was carefully thought of in hopes to give Black student-led organizations on campus the opportunity to promote their organizations and have a discussion on topics that they are passionate about. Agenda for the week of events: Monday, November 30th-Friday, December 4th. Every event will start at 6:30 pm. Monday, November 30th - Black Student Union Tuesday, December 1st - Curly Connections Wednesday, December 2nd - Melanin and Glitter Thursday, December 3rd - Day off Friday, December 4th - Guest Speaker, Ms. Shavonda Johnson, LISW The week of events is open to the public, but it is important to note that the week of events will be virtual over Zoom. Zoom has a maximum of 100 participants. Attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please give yourself enough time to log on accordingly. The Student Wellness Network will be sponsoring SIX giveaways throughout the week. More information on how to enter the giveaways will be provided this week. The link to the four Zoom meetings will be sent out soon. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/uao-x-swn-minority-mental-health-on-campus