All events are free and open to the public. Wear Red Party - Monday, November 27 Jerome Library Pallister Conference Room | 6 - 8 PM Condoms and Cocoa - Tuesday, November 28 Jerome Library Market | 3- 5 PM Worlds AIDS Day Tabling - Wednesday, November 29 Bowen-Thompson Student Union | HIV Testing Registration also available HIV Testing Day - Thursday, November 30 Bowen-Thompson Student Union | 10 AM - 2 PM and 6 - 8 PM Worlds AIDS Day - Friday, December 1 BGSU participates in the mission of the WORLD AIDS DAY initiative. It is designed to acknowledge the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat. For More Information: Office of Health and Wellness | Student Recreation Center 419.372.WELL (9355) | wellness@bgsu.edu

Our Final Exam Review Week event is from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1. Our dedicated tutors in The Teaching and Learning Center at 230N (second floor across from the computer lab) at BGSU Firelands will provide subject-specific support, and we might be adding some tasty treats to keep you fueled! Visit during normal business hours to prepare for finals!

The 56th annual competitions in musical performance will take place November 29-December 2, 2023. Preliminary rounds will occur November 29, 30 and December 1 in Kobacker Hall, beginning each day at 9 a.m. The final round of competition will take place December 2 beginning at 10 a.m. in Kobacker. Winners of the competition will be featured soloists with the BG Philharmonia on February 10, 2024.

Calling all seniors graduating this fall! Stop by the tables outside of Falcon Outfitters for a senior send-off! Here, you can pick up a free commemorative Senior Week sticker, grab a free BGSU Alumni t-shirt as well as other alumni swag. You will also have the opportunity to write a thank you note to staff or faculty who have impacted your experience and learn more about joining the Falcon Professional Network for Alumni. 

  This is a newly revised single session workshop focused on helping students develop strategies for managing anxiety.    Register for Abolish Anxiety workshop   The Counseling Center welcomes all students. We 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. The Counseling Center can be reached at 419-372-2081.   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.  

Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion has chair massages available for students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please fill out the sign up sheet in Falcon Square - all massages are 8 minutes and you will sign up for 10 minute slot. If you sign up for a time, we ask that you be early to ensure you are able to get your full chair massage time.  Please note - if you are under 18 years old, you must have a liability waiver completed by a parent or guardian to participate. 

Interested in applying to be an RA? Join us at one of the following Information Sessions to learn more about the role, responsibilities, and benefits of the position! Attending an information session is not required, but you will receive valuable information that will help you be successful in the recruitment and selection process. Additionally, applicants who attend an information session will receive credit for their attendance during the application review process. Learn more: https://www.bgsu.edu/residence-life/employment-opportunities/ResidentAdvisor.html

Join you peers in our new peer-to-peer lead groups where you can discuss life concerns, mental health, and build connections with other peers!

Want a free lunch? The Counseling Center has got you! Dine with the Director is a weekly opportunity for one student to share a (free) meal with the Director of the Counseling Center, Dr. Mitchell-Corsino, and enjoy a casual/informal conversation. Follow the link below/Click here to sign up. Dine with the Director is not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies, nor is it a substitute for individual counseling. Students are free to discuss their hobbies, interests, and other casual subjects. To register for this week (11/29/2023), sign up at https://forms.office.com/r/q01WqMWfbb

10/25: Boundaries and Bagels: Having trouble saying no or standing up for yourself? Stop on by Room 109 in the Education Building to discuss setting healthy boundaries with friends, partners, and professionals. Bagels are first come first serve!   Register here!!! 11/8: Owning Up! Have you made mistakes in your personal life that you want some advice and support on owning up to? It isn’t easy to take responsibility for our mistakes, but owning up to our faults is part of a healthy adult experience. Also Blow Pops will be available.   Register here!!! 11/15: Bubblegum and Bravery: Are you scared about asking someone out, making a phone call, or asking questions in class? Feeling safe is important, but growing a sense of bravery is arguably more than half the battle of being an adult. Come to Room 109 in the Education Building if you want to chat about facing fears and maybe get some bubble gum.   Register here!!! 11/22: Week 4: Q&A & Tootsie Rolls: Do you just have questions that you don’t have a space to ask about? Not sure how to set up a doctor’s appointment, get set up with resources on campus, or join a group? I may not have all the answers, but I do have Tootsie Rolls! Also, I can get you set up with the right resource for you. Come to Room 109 in the Education Building if you are interested!   Register here!!! 11/29: We aren’t our Mistakes! Are you feeling some guilt? Like one mistake you made a long time ago defines you? As adults we have all made some mistakes along the way, but that doesn’t mean we are bad people. Let’s chat about the difference between mistakes and being a bad person. Meeting in Room 109 of the Education Building.  Register here!!!

Unmasked is canceled for 11/1/2023.  The group will resume next week. This group aims to provide students with a place to share their struggles, give and receive support from others, and discuss their lived experiences without having to mask who they are. Led by Emily Shrider, Psy.D. in the Counseling Center Group Room.  Register here!!!

Students visiting the library can take a break from studying and spend time with the therapy dogs. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman as ashthom@bgsu.edu. To learn more about Wellness Connection programs follow us on Instagram and Twitter @BGSUWellness and @BGSURecWell.  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.  If you are struggling with your mental health, contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. 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.   

Join the Browne Popular Culture Library and Recreation and Wellness for video game night! Feel free to drop in to play a round or two of a multi-player game, chat with other video game enthusiasts, or just unwind in the reading room.

Music Plus is a longstanding partnership between the BGSU College of Musical Arts and Toledo Public Schools (TPS). For 10 weeks, on Wednesday evenings in the fall and spring semesters, approximately 30 TPS students travel to the Bowling Green campus for free supplemental music instruction. The evenings are segmented into private lessons taught by BGSU undergraduate and graduate students, ensembles led by a graduate student or a faculty member and other musical activities. This past fall included a piano lab taught by a graduate student; other semesters have included composition. The program culminates in a public performance in Bryan Recital Hall with the TPS students playing alongside BGSU students. In the spring, they often perform short pieces composed by students in the Music Plus program.

With finals and winter break fast approaching too, it is about that time to hit the books. That said, you also deserve a break! Do both at the Cram-Jam and Study Break where there will be study spaces available in the Union along with relaxation opportunities like massage chairs, chi machines, oxygen, foot massages and more! Participants can also grab breakfast food to fuel themselves while they study.