Did you know that BGSU administrative staff members are represented by the Administrative Staff Council (ASC)?
Representatives who serve on ASC are elected to advocate for you, promote general welfare, provide professional development opportunities, maintain communication and review, initiate and make recommendations on institutional policies for administrative staff.
If you are an administrative staff member looking for a way to get involved as a leader, connect with colleagues in every division and advocate for positive initiatives that affect all administrative staff, we invite you to nominate yourself (or a colleague) to be an ASC Representative.
If you are elected to be an ASC representative, your commitment will include the following:
Serve a three-year term
Attend the ASC General Meeting hosted from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.
Vote on important policies and bylaws that affect BGSU administrative staff.
Serve on one standing committee and carry out the goals of the committee you are assigned. Committee work, on average, requires 1-3 hours of dedication every month.
Complete the ASC Nomination Form →
We hope to see your nomination soon, but if you have any questions before you decide, please don’t hesitate to reach out to asc@bgsu.edu.
Nominees will be placed on the election ballot on March 17.
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Not ready to commit to being a representative but want to get involved?
If you can only commit to serving for one year, email asc@bgsu.edu for information on serving as a volunteer on a standing committee and other opportunities.
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!
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
Peace Corps Week is an annual event that seeks to draw attention to the work of the Peace Corps, celebrate its volunteers, and raise awareness of our partner countries. This year, we will share stories on social media, as well as engage in-person and virtually with students at BGSU, former BGSU Peace Corps Fellows and returned Peace Corps Volunteers around the world. This week begins on Monday, Feb. 27 and ends on Friday, March 3, so be sure to follow on our social media (@RPCVSofBG) for information and updates!
Did you know you can earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years when you complete an accelerated bachelor's to master's program at BGSU? Join us to learn how you can start taking graduate courses as an undergraduate student.
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Campus Race to Zero Waste is a national competition where colleges and universities across the United State compete to have the least amount of waste on campus. Join as at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union tables to learn more about the program as well as being sustainable on campus. There will be special games featured, such as "Know Before You Throw" and "The Wheel of Recycling."
When playing "Know Before You Throw" you will be challenged with sorting through various materials and determining if they should be recycled or trash. While playing the "Wheel of Recycling," spin the wheel and answer the questions successfully. Play along to receive a prize!
A periodic thrift sale that offers a wide variety of gently-used, donated items to BGSU students, faculty and staff! The ReStore reduces the amount of solid waste generated on campus while conserving natural resources through the practice of "re-use."
Unleash your stress and embrace relaxation with our beloved golden lab, Sunshine, at the Paws for Stress Relief event!
Join us for a heartwarming opportunity to interact with Sunshine, our friendly therapy dog, as she brings joy and comfort to our campus community. Take a break from your busy day to cuddle, pet, and play with Sunshine, whose gentle presence has a remarkable ability to brighten spirits and melt away tension.
Research shows that spending time with therapy animals like Sunshine can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost overall well-being. So, whether you're feeling overwhelmed with coursework or simply in need of some furry companionship, come unwind with Sunshine and let her wagging tail and warm smiles soothe your soul.
Don't miss out on this tail-wagging opportunity to de-stress and recharge! Join us for Paws for Stress Relief with Sunshine, and let the healing power of canine companionship bring a little sunshine into your day.
Sponsored by Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion. For more information contact fireactivities@bgsu.edu, call (419) 372-0621 or stop by George Mylander Hall 135.
Interested in creating or refining a community-engaged/community-based learning/service-learning course or experience?
Join the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement and The Center for Faculty Excellence for the Campus Compact Faculty Development “Curriculum Redesign Institute.”
WHEN: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 and Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 1-5 p.m.
WHERE: Olscamp Hall, Room 106
This is a virtual event – we will watch the training together with a discussion period immediately following the webinar. {NOTE: This is a two-part event, beginning on March 1st and concluding on March 2nd. You are encouraged to attend both sessions if possible.}
The room will be open between Noon and 6 p.m. to allow for networking and discussion time.
Agenda
Session 1: Community-Engaged Course Design Foundation and Frameworks
Session 2: Partnering with Community Co-Educators
Session 3: Student Engagement, Preparation and Reflection
Session 4: Assessing Learning and Partnerships
Session 5: Taking a Critical Approach to Community-Engaged Teaching
Program Description:
This Campus Compact Faculty Development Series brings together faculty from across institutions, disciplines and varying levels of community engagement expertise to participate in an intensive interactive learning community. Drawing on Welch and Plaxton-Moore’s, The Craft of Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning (2019), the workshop series fosters faculty learning about community-engaged principles, pedagogies and practices; nurtures supportive and reciprocal relationships with peers and community partners; facilitates critical dialogue about the nature of community engagement and the public purpose of higher education; and cultivates high-quality community-engaged learning courses.
Content is shared and processed through readings, discussions, interactive activities, presentations, guest speakers and written reflections.
Participants will leave the experience with a draft community-engaged course syllabus or course proposal, pedagogical resources and a plan for course implementation.
Register here
The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering an Intro to Canvas Studio workshop. Canvas Studio is a screen capture tool that makes it easy for faculty to create engaging videos right within Canvas. The Studio interface allows students and instructors to engage with media by implementing in-video commenting. Low-stakes quizzes can be added right within the video for low stakes student assessment. This workshop will demonstrate the features of Canvas Studio from producing and editing screen capture videos to utilizing student analytics.
Categories: Expectations, Support, Engagement, Feedback and Assessment, Academic Support Technologies
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Holly Barber, CFE Instructional Designer
Register for Introduction to Canvas Studio workshop
Accessibility Statement: This event will be held in-person. All handouts and PowerPoints (in accessible format) will be emailed before the event. If you need ASL or CART, or have further questions, please contact cfe@bgsu.edu
2023 Women of Color Leadership Summit
Thursday, March 2
2-5 p.m.
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 308
Breakout sessions in Bowen-Thompson Student Union Rooms 314, 315 and 316
Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity for our Women of Color Leadership Summit!
Register here
This annual event brings women of color activist-scholars to BGSU to discuss the contributions women of color have made to leadership, activism and advocacy in their communities and more broadly.
The Summit features a panel discussion open to students, faculty, staff and community members where guest speakers will share insight on their own achievements, obstacles and the steps they have taken to become the incredible leaders they are.
This year’s panelists include:
Chief Ife Bell, a traditional tribal leader of the Dagbon Kingdom in the Northern region of Ghana and Strategy Officer for To be Consulting, LLC.
Nazarene Tubman, a Director of Vaccine Clinical Development overseeing global zika, chikungunya, flu and COVID/flu combination vaccine studies.
Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and, after the panel, the speakers will lead smaller discussion groups to allow participants to make additional connections, identify potential mentors and determine how they can take the next step in their own leadership path.
Panel | 2–3:30 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 308
Breakout Sessions | 3:45-5 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union Rooms 314, 315 and 316
This event is free and open to the public.
This annual event brings women of color activist-scholars to BGSU to discuss the contributions women of color have made to leadership, activism and advocacy in their communities and more broadly. The Summit features a panel discussion open to students, faculty, staff and community members where guest speakers will share insight on their own achievements, obstacles and the steps they have taken to become the incredible leaders they are. This year’s panelists include:Chief Ife Bell, a traditional tribal leader of the Dagbon Kingdom in the Northern region of Ghana and Strategy Officer for To be Consulting, LLC.Nazarene Tubman, a Director of Vaccine Clinical Development overseeing global zika, chikungunya, flu and COVID/flu combination vaccine studies. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and, after the panel, the speakers will lead smaller discussion groups to allow participants to make additional connections, identify potential mentors and determine how they can take the next step in their own leadership path. Panel | 2–3:30 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 308 Breakout Sessions | 3:45-5 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union Rooms 314, 315 and 316 This event is free and open to the public. RSVP link - https://forms.bgsu.edu/220463567197059 Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/2023-women-of-color-leadership-summit
Inaccurate or unhelpful thought patterns are a major factor in building and maintaining anxiety. In this class you’ll learn about how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. You’ll build skills to recognize, label, and challenge self-defeating thoughts, and replace them with more productive ones.
Please Register at:
https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-2srzgiHNC_vAQRHvoWC4l1uMuBJGN9
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.
Join us to learn about Peace Corps Response! Attend this webinar to learn about the history of Peace Corps Response, find the right position and strengthen your application. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about service and the application process. Online registration is required to attend.
Register for event
Join the BGSU PAWS Team for weekly doggie drop in at the Student Rec Center!
Questions? Contact Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu.
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.
Join your colleagues immediately following the Campus Compact's Curriculum Redesign Institute webinar to share ideas, best practices and discuss plans for including Community Engaged Learning into your curriculum.
This registration is virtual and will join together colleagues who watched the webinar together in Olscamp 106 with those who viewed the webinar on their own.
Register here
Do you have a sewing machine but don't know how to use it? How about needle and thread but don't know what to do? This is the time to learn! Come out and learn how to sew your clothes along with how to sew a wig together! Save those college coins from a seamstress and a wig constructor and learn how to do it yourself :) Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/teach-my-people-series-how-to-sew
Relieve stress with a guided deep meditation that includes an awareness of your senses, visualizations, setting intentions, and a hands-on Reiki session. Accessible for all, bringing stillness and peace to shift your energy and be in the present moment. Leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and renewed! Reiki is a hands-on healing technique that originated in Japan that promotes general well-being, reduces anxiety, and raises vibrational frequency by moving positive energy throughout the entire body.
Meditation & Reiki: Mondays, 8 - 8:45 PM
Reiki: Thursdays, 7 - 7:45 PM
Student Recreation Center, Studio B (SRC Membership is not required)
(Pre-registration is not required)
