Opening Reception: Friday, September 23rd at 6pm   BGSU is pleased to welcome an important work into the Fine Arts Center collection, Portrait of the Artist, Running by Daniel Bennett Schwartz (b.1929 - d. 2020). To celebrate the arrival of the painting, School of Art director Charlie Kanwischer, has curated an exhibition focusing on the process that the artist used to create his masterwork over a period of 16 years.   The exhibition will be on view from Sept. 16 - Oct. 30, 2022 and will be accompanied by a full-color catalog. 

Take 5 to Save Lives in an international campaign that encourages everyone to complete several action steps under 5 important themes to help prevention suicide. The themes are: LEARN, KNOW, DO, TALK, and SHARE. Be part of this campaign by sharing your “Take 5 to Save Lives” actions. LEARN: Take a few minutes to LEARN the warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors of suicide. KNOW: KNOW how to find help and support for yourself and others who may be suicidal. DO: Preventing suicide requires action. Everyone can DO something to get involved in the suicide prevention movement. TALK: TALKing about suicide does not put the idea of suicide in someone's head. It can be a lifeline. SHARE: SHARE Take 5 to help spread the word about one of the most important public health issues of our time. To learn more about Take 5 to Save Lives and ideas for action steps visit their website: https://www.take5tosavelives.org/take-5-steps. Use the following form to submit your action: https://forms.office.com/r/9vDsTM4Xnd.  All participants receive a FREE mental health advocate kit. Faculty, staff, and students can participate. Actions must be completed between September 1 - 30. Submissions are due by Friday, October 14. Questions? Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu. To laern more about the Wellness Connection visit our website at Wellness Connection (bgsu.edu) and follow up on Twitter and Instagram at @BGSUWellness.  This program includes content regarding suicide. If you are in need of help, contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. Wood County Crisis Line is a 24 hours, 7 days a week crisis resource for folks in Wood County. Crisis Text Line-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.

BGSU Women's Golf at Colonel Wollenberg Ptarmigan Ram Classic https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?id=18365

The faculty will present a recital during Music Discovery Day. For more information on Music Discovery Day, visit our website. PROGRAM  A Minute of News (199..................................Eugene Novatney (b. 1960) Dan Piccolo, snare drum Two Pieces for Violin and Cello, Op. 39..................Reinhold Glière (1875-1956)           I. Gavotte                                                        II. Scherzo Caroline Chin, violin Brian Snow, cello Sonatine............................................................................Maurice Ravel (1873-1937)           I. Modéré Yevgeny Yontov, piano Some Enchanted Evening (from South Pacific).................Rodgers & Hammerstein Keith Phares, baritone Kevin Bylsma, piano Selections from Duet No. 1 in E minor for Flute and Oboe.............W. F. Bach (1710-84) Terri Sanchez, flute Dwight Parry, oboe Old Dog New Bix............................................................................David Bixler Charles Saenz, trumpet David Bixler, alto saxophone Ariel Kasler, piano Jeff Halsey, bass Dan Piccolo, drums and cymbals

The Grief and Loss Support Group meets weekly during the semester for an hour and half on Mondays from 1 - 2:30 p.m. and is open to all BGSU students. This group is designed to be a safe space to express and process any feelings or experiences of grief and loss in one’s life. Grief is a natural reaction to loss or change. Grief is most often discussed in relation to the death of a loved one, however grief can be experienced following any major change. While the group meets weekly, it is a drop-in group, meaning that students can attend as their schedule permits.

Sept. 26-29 | 1-3 p.m. – Drop-in hours for resume critiques, professional etiquette tips and more will be hosted by the BGSU Career Center, so you are prepared for the Fall EXPO - Internship & Job Fair. In addition, free headshots are provided from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 29 and every Friday. Learn more about the EXPO and how to register >>

Body Image Support Group meets weekly during the semester for an hour and a half on Mondays from 4 - 5 p.m.  Body Image Support Group is run by two members of the Counseling Center and has a maximum of eight students.  In the group, students are educated on and discuss topics like building a healthy body image, how beauty is portrayed in media and on social media, etc.  This group is not appropriate for those who have any type of eating disorder.  Students can request to join the group at the beginning of each semester when they present for an initial appointment or may be referred to the group depending on their presenting concern(s).

Struggling with the transition to college? Want to learn how to make BGSU feel like home? Come connect with your peers and learn coping strategies! Groups are facilitated by the Counseling Center and Wellness Connection.  Register Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48a5ab2aa2fcc25-first  Wed Sept 14 | 3:30 - 5 pm | Student Rec Center Conference Room  Thurs Sept 22 | 1 - 2:30 pm | Student Rec Center Conference Room  Mon Sept 26 | 5:30 - 7 pm | Student Union Room 307  Tues Oct 4 | 10:30 - 12 pm | Student Union Room 307  Wed Oct 12 | 2 - 3:30 pm | Student Rec Center Conference Room  Thurs Oct 20 | 3:30 - 5 pm | Student Rec Center Conference Room  Mon Oct 24 | 5:30 - 7 pm | Student Rec Center Conference Room Tues Nov 1 | 3:30 - 5 pm | Student Rec Center Conference Room  Questions? Email Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu.