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.

  April 6, April 13, April 20 278 Hayes Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We recognize that April can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CVPE Lounge in 278 Hayes Hall will be a designated safe space for anyone who needs time to decompress, meditate or talk to one of our staff members. Additionally, the lounge is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. —students, faculty and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage or a free craft from our craft cart.  

Join the Schmidthorst College of Business to learn about the challenges of developing a Stock Exchange in Turkmenistan presented by Fulbright Scholar Dr. Serdar Agayev, National Ecoonmic University Kiev, Ukraine.

Human Trafficking: Understanding the Impact Through an Interprofessional Lens April 6, 2023 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom The event is open to BGSU faculty, staff, students and the general community. Registration is required and closes on Friday, March 17. A virtual livestream of the symposium will be available. There is no cost for attending the symposium this year. --- Ned E. Baker Keynote Speaker:  Lara Wilken, DNP, RN Chair of the Ohio Attorney General's Human Trafficking Public Awareness Subcommittee and Assistant Clinical Professor, Bowling Green State University Learn more here

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.  

These workshops explore how to start or expand a mindfulness practice through engaging activities and presentations. Participants gain skills in stress and anxiety management, handling difficult situations, building self-compassion and a nonjudgmental attitude, and improving focus and memory. Do you have experience with mindfulness and are looking to further your practice? In these workshops, we will build upon basic mindfulness skills, to develop and grow your practice.  All participants receive self-care resources. Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/uSgEF0SYyR Thursdays: Noon - 1 PM | Zoom March 16, 23, 30. April 6 To learn more about other wellness opportunities, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/thrive.html. Contact Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584, with questions and comments. Follow us on Instagram and twitter @BGSUWellness.

The Institute for the Study of Culture and Sociey (ICS) will be hosting an information session for prospective applicants of the faculty fellowship. The session will provide more information about the fellowship, answer questions about the application process and share examples of strong recent proposals from previous ICS faculty fellows. This session will take place from 12-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Sky Bank Room (201A).

Getting stuck happens. It can be frustrating and overwhelming when we are not sure how to tackle a problem or accomplish a goal. Designers embrace the reality of getting stuck (and knowing it's temporary) and the possibility of getting unstuck. If you want support with your developing a sense of purpose as it pertains to college life and beyond, consider coming to the Radbill Center Life Design Lab for small group coaching. Life Design Coaches will help you frame your challenges or goals in actionable ways and ask questions and share tools and resources (including campus opportunities) to help you design your way forward. This will also be a great space to build connections with other students who are focused on prioritizing this dimension of their college experience! For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533   

Come learn ways to handle emotional distress for your everyday life and prior to finals.  Program is hosted by Counseling Center Staff.

Connect with the Career Center and discover how to organize your graduate school search and stand out as a candidate.

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.

Free family style dinner at 6 p.m. and large group co-ed Bible study from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 19 - April 20 ACT Campus House

Speaker from BDO

  Join us for a panel of LGBTQ+ identifying educators and practitioners sharing their lived experiences within the field. No registration for the event is required. Light refreshments will be provided! There will be a free book giveaway.      

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)

Join the Center for Violence Prevention and Education and The Cocoon for a Sexual Assault Awareness Month movie night and discussion. A screening of the documentary "I Am Evidence" will be shown to provide education and awareness around the topics of sexual violence and sexual assault exam kits. Discussions will be facilitated by advocates from The Cocoon. Members of the BGSU PAWS Team will be present for support.   CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process.  

Falcon Samba Bateria and BG Steel will present a concert. This event is free and open to the public. PROGRAM BG Steel Nick Fox, director Rant and Rave (1991).............Christopher “Tambu” Herbert (b. 1956), arr. Shelly Irvine Samba de Arcata (1993)..........Ray Holman (b. 1944), trans. Khris Dodge Falcon Samba Bateria Dan Piccolo, director Samba Bateria Show..........................arr. Philip Galinsky & Dan Piccolo Samba Afro/Samba Reggae..............Trad./Olodum, arr. Dan Piccolo 

Mackenzie Heaney will present a student recital for soprano voice. This event is free and open to the public.