Are you creative?  Artistic?  Have a passion for design?  Join us in our 2nd annual Counseling Center t-shirt design contest!!!  The winning design selected will be printed on a limited number of t-shirts.  The winner of the contest will receive bragging rights, a t-shirt with their design, and promotion on our social media pages.  For details, email Phil Hughes, Assistant Director of Outreach at phughes@bgsu.edu for contest rules and regulations.

With over thirty unique organizations, we are confident that students can find a sense of belonging within our fraternity and sorority community. Sign up to go through one of the many joining processes. Sign up is required.   ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience. Visit the WOW homepage to find all of the festivities! Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the Rally BG homepage for the most up-to-date details about this specific event and the WOW homepage for the rest of the events. 

Get excited for the Fall 2023 Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break.  During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your ultimate BGSU experience. New Students - There will be a series of required programming that you need to attend between Aug. 17-20.  New and Returning Students - There will be hundreds of events hosted for ALL students throughout Weeks of Welcome that will be kicked off on Aug. 15 and last through Oct. 2. Visit bgsu.edu/wow to find the full list of events and programs.  ------------------------ Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

Take advantage of drop-in office hours and get any last-minute questions answered, assistance with uncompleted tasks or peace of mind. Drop-in office hours are available for all students. During this event, the participating offices will be available: Academic Advising and Planning Radbill Center for College and Life Design Student Employment Services Office of Accessibility Services and more! Appointments are available, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

Experience your possibilities at BGSU by exploring some campus options and resources by attending one (or more) of the following "choose your own adventure" activities. All students are invited to participate. Drop-Ins: Academic Advising and Planning, the Radbill Center for College and Life Design, Student Employment (part of the Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections) and the Office of Accessibility Services will host drop-in office hours. This is a great time to ask those last-minute questions or get assistance with uncompleted tasks. Rec Center Classes: Let's stay active and stay well together! Stop by the Student Rec Center to learn more about Falcon fitness classes. Decorate a Kite: Stop by the Skybank Room, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union to decorate your own Kite. Once you've made your masterpiece, test it out outside and check off item number 21 on the BGSU Bucket List. Make Your Own SICSIC Sign: Participate in one of SICSIC's traditions by stopping at the Union Contact Tables to make your very own SICSIC Sign! SICSIC is one of the oldest active student groups at BGSU, members of SICSIC help promote campus spirit. No Silly Question and Cookies at the Teaching Kitchen: Join the Teaching Kitchen from 1-3 p.m. for an Orange and Brown Falcon Cookie decorating event! The team will have staff members available to answer all those questions you might think are too silly to ask. We have all been there and are here to help! ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

Part of the "Choose Your Own Adventure" event.  Decorate your own kite. Once you've made your masterpiece, test it out outside and check off item number 21 on the BGSU Bucket List.  Participate in one or multiple of the Choose Your Own Adventure activities.  ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

Part of the "Choose Your Own Adventure" Event.  Academic Advising and Planning, the Radbill Center for College and Life Design, Student Employment (part of the Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections) and the Office of Accessibility Services will host drop-in office hours. This is a great time to ask those last-minute questions or get assistance with uncompleted tasks. Participate in one or multiple of the Choose Your Own Adventure activities.  ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.  

Part of the "Choose Your Own Adventure" Event.  Join one of the oldest active student groups at BGSU to make your very own SICSIC sign. Participate in one of SICSIC's traditions by stopping at the Union Contact Tables! Participate in one or multiple of the Choose Your Own Adventure activities.  ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

Part of the "Choose Your Own Adventure" Event.    Let's stay active and stay well together! Stop by the Student Rec Center to learn more about Falcon fitness classes! Participate in one or multiple of the Choose Your Own Adventure activities.  ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

Drop-in skating sessions open to the public lasting 50-minutes to an hour.  Participants encouraged to pre-register online, but can also drop-in to sign up and pay in person.  No age or skill level requirement.  All skaters expected to obey session rules and skate guards.  Skate rental available for those in need. Monday - Friday | 12:00PM- 12:50PM Admission $3 Skate Rental $3 For more information contact the Newlove Pro Shop Phone:   419-372-2264 Website: www.bgsu.edu/icearena Connect with us!  @SlaterIceArena Facebook, Twitter, Instagram  

Part of the "Choose Your Own Adventure" Event.    Join the Teaching Kitchen for an Orange and Brown Falcon Cookie decorating event! The team will also have staff members available to answer all those questions you might think are too silly to ask.  We have all been there and are here to help! Participate in one or multiple of the Choose Your Own Adventure activities.  ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

  Each academic year, the Center for Faculty Excellence works with our Faculty Associates and campus partners to develop and deliver innovative and timely Communities of Practice. The Communities of Practice being offered by the CFE starting this Fall 2023 are: Feminist Scholarly Writing Group Graduate Student Instructor Learning Community Moving Beyond Autism Awareness: Creating Inclusive and Supportive Classes for Autistic Students Learning Community New Faculty Learning Community Student Engagement and Motivation Learning Community CFE Communities of Practice are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members, unless noted otherwise. Find out more about our upcoming Communities of Practice by attending this info session with the community facilitators. During this session, we will discuss the Communities of Practice being offered by the CFE this fall and answer any questions interested participants may have. To register for the info session, complete the Fall 2023 CFE Community of Practice Info Session Registration Form.  A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the session. To find out more about the upcoming Communities of Practice, visit the Communities of Practice page of the CFE website.  

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 register select one of the times below: 3-3:15p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/j/87915426176?pwd=WngwL2tzVmc0YTJ6dlI0c0VaNWJSdz09 3:15-3:30p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/j/83132258315?pwd=Y3ZHNVR1NEk4K3p1ZGx3VHNWdDZDUT09 3:30-3:45p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/j/89429258239?pwd=aGtac1VXTU5UTWFmTmYzajFVTjBQUT09 3:45-4p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/j/83337155033?pwd=MzllejJlWXFsNkZjUlFJMXEzdnJCZz09  

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 register select one of the times below: 4-4:15p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-2srD0vGdQOcl8YXPq5UgGvRE5E9nv8 4:15-4:30p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoce-qrjosH9KF2Ddz-NFsXppBiHQG0U0d 4:30-4:45p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pduCurj0jGd3AEEh69uCZYoGnR98SFNnn 4:45-5p https://bgsu-edu-secure.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO-rrzksG9SJehlEwAu7hs4WbZfR6AIr  

Now that you've officially joined the Falcon Flock - it's time to forge new friendships.  The BGSU Welcome Crew will greet all new commuter students with light refreshments and the opportunity to get to know other first-time Falcons before the rest of the required new student programs begin. Check-in at the Lenhart Grand Ballroom, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union (BTSU). After the social, the crew will lead you to Convocation, your official new student academic welcome.  *The New Student Commuter Social is part of the required program series for first-year students. Residential students: Find details about your required floor meeting on the New Student Floor Meeting event page. * Attendance is required if this is the first year you are attending BGSU full-time. This includes transfer, commuting and international students.  ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own Ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details. Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

It's giving campus comes-to-life vibes!  The BGSU Welcome Crew pulled out all the stops with this iconic Weeks of Welcome event.  Embrace the beginning of your college journey by having an epic night at Flock the Block, while participating in the following at this event:* Live Talent Glow party Free lemonade truck Extreme air inline bungee trampoline Ninja courses Climbing walls Leather bracelet making Fire pits Giant games and so much more! The new Falcon Food Truck will also be at Flock the Block, and you can purchase food from this truck with your Falcon dollars. *Some attractions may require a waiver. During the event, stop by a waiver table to participate. ⛈️ Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change due to weather. Please refer back to this webpage, for the most up-to-date details if inclement weather is in the forecast.   ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 15-Oct. 2 | This event is part of  Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends through Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU Experience. Visit the WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.