Registration information - Coming Soon!  Family Weekend is a tradition held during the fall semester every year. Where parents, family members and student supporters come to BGSU to visit their students, create memories, explore campus and participate in events and programs across campus. 

Enjoy the flags of hispanic and latin american countries. Hispanic Heritage Month takes place between September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon Johnson, but it was later extended to a month during President Ronald Reagan’s term in 1988. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th. They also include holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day that is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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. 

  BGSU Dining's newest location is Pub 1910! This pub style restaurant was created to celebrate great food, great friends, and a great university! Located in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union next to Starbucks enjoy some appetizers and beverages with your family alongside jazz music for all to enjoy . For prices and menu check out the website below.  

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 Men's Cross Country at Paul Short Run https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?id=18318

BGSU Women's Cross Country at Paul Short Run https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?id=18326

In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University.  Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees, and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A. Register Now 

Stop by the Career Center to get a free professional headshot! The Career Center holds professional headshot drop-in hours from 1-3 p.m. on Fridays on a first come first served basis during the academic year.

Music at the Forefront guest Hypercube will give two clinics: 2:30-3:20 Hypercube revealed – get the inside scoop on what it takes to manage a successful new music ensemble 3:30-4:20 Composing for Hypercube – tips and tricks for successfully writing for the group.

  Welcome families! We are excited about your arrival. Please follow these steps to check in when you arrive: Families need to pre-register for Falcon Family Weekend by Thursday, Sept. 29 in order to fully participate in the weekend festivities. Check-in will take place from 3-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30th and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 1 and will take place in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Multipurpose Room.  At check-in, you will be greeted by the Office of Parent, Family and New Student Connections and they will be able to answer any questions you have about Family Weekend.  You will receive your welcome bag which will include: Family Weekend Event Schedule Campus Map Event Tickets - Family Weekend is free. However, some of the events will require a separate registration and may require the purchase of a ticket to participate.  

Music at the Forefront guest Hypercube will give two clinics: 2:30-3:20 Hypercube revealed – get the inside scoop on what it takes to manage a successful new music ensemble 3:30-4:20 Composing for Hypercube – tips and tricks for successfully writing for the group.

  Head to the Oaks for dinner and a show! This interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing. The audience will control the direction of the show by writing their favorite songs on request slips that they bring to the pianos. Young, energetic and exciting entertainers then perform these songs, while encouraging audience participation. The fact that many of your favorite rock, r&b and rap songs can be performed on the piano will leave you amazed.  ---------------- Cost to participate: No pre-sale tickets will be sold. Simply head to the Oaks for dinner and the show is included with the price of your meal. Dinner tickets must be purchased in order to participate. $12 - For guests and students who do not have a meal plan. $0 - For students who have a meal plan that covers All You Care to Eat dining facilities. ----------------  

This is a meeting for all those interested in helping plan the Senior Teacher Candidates' Gala in April. We encourage all those who are interested in helping to come to this meeting. We have planned for the meeting to last until 7 but it really depends on how much we get done we could be out way earlier. We need help with decorating, Food, Technology, and Fundraising/Marketing. Even if you are not sure how/if you can help you may still attend the meeting.  RSVP link - https://forms.gle/MeMZCpmDoNjzih5ZA Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/gala-first-planning-meeting

BGSU Volleyball vs Ohio Tickets: bgsufalcons.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncomm...e=en_US&siteId=ev_bgsu-athletics bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?id=15160 -- Falcon Family Weekend This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend. Tickets are free for families and can be redeemed at registration. Please refer to the Falcon Family Weekend homepage for the most up-to-date details and registration.

Come join us as filmakers Alex Goetz and Justin Grubb showcase their latest film Hellbent.   In a small rural town in Pennsylvania, the refuge of a rare salamander and the only source of clean drinking water for 700 people is threatened by the installation of a fracking waste injection well, prompting community members to band together and mount an epic fight for the rights of their people and nature.   This film brought to you by BGSU Alumni Alex Goetz and Justin Grubb. Alex Goetz is a two-time Emmy nominated wildlife filmmaker and photographer, who has been recognized by National Geographic WILD as winner of the 2016 "Wild to Inspire" film competition and is the co-founder of a production company called Running Wild Media, which specializes in wildlife and conservation filmmaking. Justin Grubb is a filmmaker, photographer, published writer, naturalist, and co-founder of Running Wild Media. Justin earned his B.Sc. in Biology at Bowling Green State University and his Masters of Biology at Miami University. With years of international wildlife field research and formal/informal teaching experience, Justin combines these two fields with media to enhance science communication.   

  Come to Student Union room 308 to participate in Esports the whole family will enjoy. Play games like Mario Kart for a chance to win cool prizes.     

  This not-so-traditional BINGO combines the game with the art of drag and performance. This will be an interactive, comedic night of BINGO with drag performers serving as our BINGO callers – they’ll also get to show off their performance stylings with a few numbers of their own.  

The BGSU Concert and University Bands will present a joint concert. This event is free and open to the public, and will also be live streamed. PROGRAM UNIVERSITY BAND March, “The National Game” (1925)...........................John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) Dusk (2004)..............................................................................Steven Bryant (b. 1972) Metamorphosis Two (1988).........................................................Philip Glass (b. 1937) arr. Neerajo Mehta Percussion Section David Esselburn, coach Simple Gifts, Four Shaker Songs (2002)....................................Frank Ticheli (b. 1958) In Yonder Valley Dance Here Take This Lovely Flower Simple Gifts ~Intermission~ CONCERT BAND Variations on a Shaker Melody (1960)..............................Aaron Copland (1900-1990) October (2000)...........................................................................Eric Whitacre (b.1970) Chorale and Shaker Dance (1972)......................................John Zdechlik (1937-2020)

Featured Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory We invite all families and students to enjoy a free movie in the BTSU Theater! Popcorn will be provided.