20 lucky winners will get to pick a room in the residence hall of their choice before room selection officially begins, for themself AND a roommate of their choice! That's up to 40 winners – and the earlier you sign your housing agreement, the more chances you have to win! _____________ [HOW TO ENTER] Sign the 2023-24 Housing & Dining Agreement between Jan. 4-April 30, 2023. You must be a new student admitted for the Fall 2023 Semester to qualify. The month you sign your Housing & Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected. Jan. 4-31 = 4 total entries Feb. 1-28 = 3 total entries March 1-31 = 2 total entries April 1-30 = 1 total entry COMPLETE YOUR HOUSING AGREEMENT TODAY ➔ If you win, you can pick a bed in Centennial Hall, Conklin Hall, Kohl Hall, Kreischer or Offenhauer Towers – for yourself and one new BGSU student of your choice. New students who wish to live in Founders Hall must be members of the Honors Learning Community. If you are NOT a Honors Learning Community member, Founders Hall will not be available to select through this giveaway. _____________ [HOW TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE] The randomized drawing will occur by the third day of each month up until May 3. The Office of Residence Life will reach out to each winner through BGSU email and the phone number on file (make sure you have your voicemail box set up!). If a winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, their right to the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected. Upon accepting the prize by picking a room before standard room selection, winners agree to participate in social media and other marketing efforts to promote the giveaway. When contacted, the Office of Residence Life will discuss with each winner how to select a room for themself and their chosen roommate. _____________ [IMPORTANT DETAILS] Students are not required to have their $200 initial housing payment made to be eligible to win. However, before any student can be assigned to a room, the initial housing payment must be paid. The additional student who is pulled into the room by a winner must have their housing and meal plan agreement signed and paid their $200 initial payment at the time of the room selection. They must also be a new incoming student admitted at BGSU to qualify. This prize does not offer any discount on the housing rate, and each student assigned to a room through this giveaway will be responsible for the full payment of the room in accordance with their student bill. Cancellations to the agreement by May 1, 2023, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancelations after May 1, 2023, will be granted in accordance with the forfeiture schedule. If the winner does not submit an eligible student to be their roommate by the Office of Residence Life deadline, the remaining space will be forfeited. Once a student has won one of the 20 prizes, they will no longer be eligible to win the remaining prizes for this giveaway. Students who have agreed to be the roommate of one of the winners will also not be eligible. The beds selected by the winner and their roommate must be assigned to the same building. Any student who is assigned to a room through this giveaway does not have the right to their room assignment. If one of the students decides to do a room change into a different room/building or cancels their contract, the vacant bed will open up to standard room selection, and a random roommate may be assigned. Returning students who will be enrolled full-time at BGSU are not eligible to win.  The Office of Residence Life is not responsible for prize notifications being marked as spam, junk or otherwise hidden from the recipient.

The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at BGSU is hosting an Undergraduate and Graduate Research and Creative Virtual Symposium March 13-16, 2023 in honor of Women’s History Month. Help us celebrate Women’s History Month by submitting a personal or scholarly essay or art/creative project that speaks to the diverse experiences of all women and nonbinary people. Your entry will be entered into our contest for cash prizes. All entries will be considered for presentation at the virtual symposium. Submissions in any literary and artistic form are welcome; personal essays, photo essays, collage, and/or academic work is encouraged. All topics related to the field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies are welcome. DOWNLOAD CFP SUBMIT ENTRIES The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program’s annual Symposium features research and creative work from undergraduate and graduate students at BGSU. This year, students will submit their project for judging by a panel of faculty for our cash prizes (1st place is $150, 2nd place is $100 and 3rd place $75) in each category (research and creative). Students will ALSO submit a one- to two-minute video summary of their research to post on our Virtual Symposium space. The public is invited to view the videos, and post comments and questions as desired, and then vote on their favorite research or creative piece. The undergraduate and graduate student winners of the public vote will win the $300 grand prize: The People’s Choice Public Scholarship Award! All entries will be posted on our website as they become available. Voting will begin on March 13th and end at noon on March 16. The winners will be announced at the Symposium Keynote event.

BGSU Men's Golf at Ross Collegiate https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?id=18346

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.   Tuesdays, 9 - 9:45 AM  | Student Recreation Center, Studio B January 10 - April 18 Instructor: Falcon Fitness Group X Instructor, Olivia Attend just one class, or join us every week. No experience necessary.   All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required and Student Recreation Center membership is not necessary in order to participate Please  wear comfortable athletic shoes. For More Information: Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309

2023 Saddlemire Lecture "Black Women and Enduring Possibilities in Higher Education"   Tuesday, March 14, 10 a.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206 Open to students, faculty and staff No RSVP required For additional questions and information contact jwebb@bgsu.edu   Featured Speaker: Dr. Lori Patton Davis Dr. Lori Patton Davis is a highly accomplished and influential educational scholar and researcher, a professor of higher education and student affairs at The Ohio State University and chair of the Department of Educational Studies. She is best known for important cross-cutting scholarship on African Americans in higher education, critical race theory, diversity initiatives on college campuses, Black girls and women in educational and social contexts and college student development. Dr. Patton Davis is also past president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, the first Black woman to be elected to this leadership role. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and other academic publications appearing in highly regarded venues. Presented by Division of Student Affairs and Higher Education and Student Affairs

This group meets biweekly over Zoom to discuss the difficulties of being a graduate student and to get support from others in the same situation.  Grad school is tough!   To review more information about this group or other drop-in groups offered by the Counseling Center, please visit https://www.bgsu.edu/counseling-center/services/groups.html

Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/AhXXh7P0eh Over 2.4 million people have learned to stop the bleed, and you can too! The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared over 2.4 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person. March 14 | 10 - 11 am | BSTU 207 March 16 | 6 - 7 pm | BTSU 201   For more information, contact Matthew Keefe, Manager of Support Services, Department of Public Safety at 419-372-8222. 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.

Jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman will present a masterclass to BGSU jazz students. This event is free and open to the public.

Let's Talk is a free and confidential service available to BGSU students. Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15 minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff that do not take the place of therapy. Let's Talk consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During this consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns, offer support, information and resources.  To review more information about Let's Talk, dates, times, and locations, please visit https://www.bgsu.edu/counseling-center/services/LetsTalk.html

Ashlee Haze is a poet and spoken word artist from Atlanta by way of Chicago. Earning the nickname “Big 30" because of her consistency in getting a perfect score, she is one of the most accomplished poets in the sport of poetry slam. She has been a part of the Atlanta Poetry circuit for over a decade and has been writing over 15 years. Ashlee Haze is a 3- time Queen of the South poetry Slam Champion, 2-time Women of the World Poetry Slam Finalist and 2- time National Poetry Slam semi-finalist. She recently appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk series alongside Queen & Slim Composer Blood Orange.  After her poem “For Colored Girls who Don’t Need Katy Perry when Missy Elliott is Enough” went viral, Missy Elliott was so moved she showed up at the poet’s house. Ashlee is the host of Moderne Philosophy, an educational podcast for creatives. Her sophomore book "Smoke" was released April 20, 2020. Ashlee began writing at the age of ten, performing her first piece at a church Mother/Daughter Banquet. After that, writing became something she did almost daily. By age 15 she was regularly performing at public competitions and events. In 2006, she was the Grand Prize Winner of V-103's "Got Word" Youth Poetry Slam and has participated in the art/sport ever since. Her senior year of high school she was co-president of South Gwinnett High’s Writers’ Society Club and had been published in three national publications. In August 2009, she made her first trip to the National Poetry Slam in which Java Monkey placed 5th in the nation. Ashlee Haze holds the Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Georgia State University, Atlanta. As of September 2016 she is a full time poet and artist. To our guests with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event. If you'd like to participate virtually, please register here.

Come learn about mindfulness and various ways to practice mindfulness with Kaylee Ries, the Peer Ambassador from the Counseling Center.

  You cannot manage stress and function well if you’re not taking good care of your physical heatlh.  In this class you’ll learn about ways that stress affects the body, principles for keeping yourself nourished and hydrated, good sleep hygiene, benefits of exercise, and other basic needs.  You’ll make a plan for self-care in these areas.   Please Register at:  https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcO6hqD0qGd3WlpeORjlGLJZM0ShQFQ25     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.      

  No need to jump through hoops to apply when you have an insider's perspective on the graduate admissions process. We'll share 10 basic steps to apply to graduate and professional school, followed by a Q&A. Tuesday, March 14 2:30-3:30 p.m. University Hall, Presentation Room  

No need to jump through hoops to apply when you have an insider's perspective on the graduate admissions process. We'll share 10 basic steps to apply to graduate and professional school, followed by a Q&A. Register Here

Second Harvest will be distributing FREE boxes of assorted shelf-stable food and more. You can register for the mobile food pantry distribution by visiting https://freshtrak.com/events/list/44839/ Please remain in your vehicle Food will only be placed in the trunk of your vehicle Food cannot be placed in the front or back seat area Please ensure trunk space is clean and clear of other items Two households per vehicle You can register for these benefits at the mobile food pantry distribution site, day of. If you are interested in volunteering - please contact Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion at fireactivities@bgsu.edu Closed-toed and closed-back shoes are required at a food distribution for safety reasons.   

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 10 - April 18 | Student Recreation Center Studio B Tuesdays: 5:20 - 6 PM Instructed by Falcon Fitness Group X Instructor, Demetria Attend one class, or join us all semester long. No experience necessary and a Student Recreation Center membership is not required. All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible. For More Information Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309

In this session, Dr. Amanda Cook, associate professor in Economics at Bowling Green State University, will explore the complexities of healthcare expenditure in the United States. Many Americans think of us as havening both a public and private system, with public insurance being affiliated with the government and the private system which is largely organized around employer-sponsored insurance.  However, the reality is far more complex. Two out of three Medicaid enrollees have plans that are administered by a private company. More than half of enrollees in Medicare are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans,  which are run by a private company. So, even within our “public” options, more than 240 million Americans are in a plan administered by a private company.  When you consider that we have about 350 million Americans and about 30 million are uninsured, it becomes clear that private insurance is deeply enmeshed in all parts of the US healthcare and health insurance system. The public system is not public. This has important implications for how we think about insurance and public policy.   Dr. Cook will be joined by Illinois State University professor Dr. Sirmans and student Maricait Gillespie as panelists.  Dr. Amanda Cook is an associate professor in Economics at Bowling Green State University. She received her Master of Economics from Vanderbilt University and her Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University. Her research interests are in health economics, econometrics, and industrial organization. She studies hospital reimbursement, health insurance, and health policy. Her recent work has focused on upcoding, the negative health effects of being uninsured, empirically modeling how hospitals and insurance companies divide surplus based on market characteristics, and theoretically modeling the health insurance market as a platform market. This is one in a series of events to highlight the important work being done by BGSU researchers that impacts the quality of life in our region, state, and world.

Separate small group Bible studies for boys and girls with snacks provided. Tuesdays starting Jan. 17 - April 18 7-8:30 p.m.  ACT Campus House

To conclude jazz week, our Jazz Lab Band 1 will give a performance with Tamir Hendelman, piano. Tickets can be purchased here. Free admission for BGSU students with ID card at the door. This concert will also be live streamed. PROGRAM I Mean You……….............……Thelonious Monk (1917-1982), arr. Brent Wallarab Driftin’…………………………….…Herbie Hancock (b 1940), arr. Mike Conrad You Stepped Out Of A Dream……….........……….Nacio Herb Brown (1896-1964) Nature Boy………………………...………..Eden Ahbez (b. 1908), arr. Wallarab Windows………………………….....…..Chick Corea (1941-2021), arr. Wallarab Catch Me If You Can………...........….Tamir Hendelman (b. 1971), arr. Doug Beach

Allison Dana will present a student recital for oboe. This event is free and open to the public.