Bowling Green State University

Events: August 24, 2023

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Apply to be on the 2023 BGSU Homecoming Court!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Apply to be on the 2023 BGSU Homecoming Court! BGSU Homecoming is right around the corner! This year, we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of BGSU Bands, a tradition that has been proud and true since its start.  The application for Homecoming Court is now live! Students must be graduating in fall 2023, spring 2024 or summer 2024 to be eligible. The deadline to submit an application is Sunday, Sept. 10, at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions, please email engage@bgsu.edu. Apply for Homecoming Court today by visiting: https://bgsu.presence.io/form/2023-homecoming-application  
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Beat the Heat!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Various Locations

Join us for a day full of fun water activities, frozen treats, free refreshments and more as we gear up to beat the heat on one of the hottest days of the year! Grab your shades, and get excited because we've got a series of fun events planned to help you cool off this Thursday! Beat the Heat at the Kreischer Courts Join us for a fun event at the Kreischer Courts where we’ll have water slides, slip n’ slides and more to help you beat the heat! Cool down with a refreshing drink at a lemonade truck. Lemonade will be free for the first 300 students to attend and then available for purchase after.  Kona Ice truck at the Spirit Rock Stop by the BGSU Spirit Rock by Kreischer to grab a free snow cone from Kona's Frozen Ice Truck! Kona Ice truck at Kohl Hall Stop by Kohl Hall to grab a free snow cone from Kona's Frozen Ice Truck! Popsicles by the Letters Make your way over to the Union Oval to grab a free popsicle! (while supplies last) Free Open Skate at Slater Cool off at the Slater Family Ice Arena by participating in a free open skate! Admission and ice skate rentals are free to all BGSU students during this event. Take a dip in the SRC Pool! Grab your swimsuit and stop by the Student Recreation Center to cool off in the pool! ------------------------ 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 this page for the most up-to-date details about this specific event. 
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Counseling Center T-shirt Design Contest

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

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.
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Now Open: Sign Up to Join a Fraternity or Sorority

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

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. 
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Weeks of Welcome

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Across Campus - See locations of all the events at bgsu.edu/wow

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.
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Drop-In Advising

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 8am to 4:30pm

BGSU Firelands, 129 George Mylander Hall

Stream Available

During Weeks of Welcome, stop by the Academic and Career Counseling office in person for class scheduling assistance at 129 George Mylander Hall or remotely by calling 419-372-0886. Attending Firelands Weeks of Welcome (WOW) events and programming could equal prizes!* Every WOW session you attend enters you into a raffle for a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Five (5) winners will be selected at the end of the giveaway. The more sessions you attend, the greater your chance to win, so don't forget to sign in at every event. _____________________ Weeks of Welcome This event is part of Weeks of Welcome. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.  Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date details about this specific event.  *No purchase is necessary to enter, and you must be 18 years old or older to win. 
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CFE Workshop: BGP Assessment Process Discussion

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 9am to 10am

Virtual Event

  Workshop Facilitator: Jessica Turos, Associate Director of Academic Assessment  Workshop Categories: Support, Engagement, Feedback & Assessment    Are you teaching a Bowling Green Perspective (BGP) course? Do you have questions about the BGP assessment process? BGP, a comprehensive general education program, provides a University-wide assessment of student learning at BGSU. This virtual session will review the BGP learning outcomes assessment process, demonstrate the steps for using Canvas to submit BGP assessment data, and discuss best practices and lessons learned from the general education assessment process.     In this workshop, you will learn how to:  Import learning outcomes, assessment, and rubric from the BGP Canvas course template into your BGP Canvas course   Submit BGP assessment data via Canvas  Identify general education assessment best practices    To register for this workshop, use the Fall 2023 CFE Workshop Registration Form.    Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event.  You will receive the Zoom link after registering for the event.    To find out more information about this workshop, visit the Workshop Catalog page of the CFE Website.  If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.edu      
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Teaching and Learning Center Open House and Tour

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 10am to 11am

BGSU Firelands, 230 North

Stop by and visit The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) during Weeks of Welcome. The TLC provides many FREE services to all BGSU students, including tutoring, academic coaching and more!  Attending Firelands Weeks of Welcome (WOW) events and programming could equal prizes!* Every WOW session you attend enters you into a raffle for a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Five (5) winners will be selected at the end of the giveaway. The more sessions you attend, the greater your chance to win, so don't forget to sign in at every event. _____________________ Weeks of Welcome This event is part of Weeks of Welcome. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.  Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date details about this specific event.  *No purchase is necessary to enter, and you must be 18 years old or older to win. 
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Textbook Purchasing Event

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 10am to 1pm

Jerome Library, Collab Lab, First Floor

FREE T-SHIRTS will be offered to the first 50 students who make a textbook purchase!  Personalized assistance with textbook purchases will be offered on a walk-in basis. Knowledgeable staff members will be available to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you navigate the virtual bookstore's online platform. Remaining Textbook Purchasing Event:  Friday, Aug. 25: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   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.
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CFE Workshop: Faculty180 Workshop

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 10:30am to 11:30am

Virtual Event

Workshop Facilitator: PJ Mays, Assistant Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Firelands   Faculty180 is the faculty activity reporting system that is used for Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RPT), as well as merit, accreditation, reporting and other processes. Faculty members are able to document their achievements in research, teaching, and service via the Faculty180 system. Faculty180  is easily accessible via your MyBGSU portal and can be used to create CVs, reports, and other documentation. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Access the Faculty180 system Setup your profile Report your activities on the platform Upload documents and supplemental materials to the platform Import scholarly works from Google Scholar and other sources Workshop Category: Support   To register for this workshop, use the Fall 2023 CFE Workshop Registration Form.  You will receive the Zoom link after registering for the event.  To find out more information about this workshop, visit the Workshop Catalog page of the CFE Website. 
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Let's Talk

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 10:45am to 11:45am

Jerome Library, Far right study room next to Student Athletic Services (SAS) Offices

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. 
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Make and Take: Aromatherapy Spray

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 10:45am to 2pm

BGSU Firelands, Falcon Square, North Building

The first couple days of the semester can be a bit overwhelming. Destress by participating in this aromatherapy-inspired body or room spray make and take. During this free event you will be able to craft a custom, signature scent that is as unique as you are! Craft a scent that relaxes, inspires or energizes you!
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Beat the Heat at the Kreischer Courts

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11am to 3pm

Kreischer Courts

Join us for a fun event at the Kreischer Courts where we’ll have water slides, slip n’ slides and more to help you beat the heat! Cool down with a refreshing drink at a lemonade truck. Lemonade will be free for the first 300 students to attend and then available for purchase after. ------------------------ 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. 
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Beat the Heat: Free Popsicles by the Letters

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11am

Union Oval

Stop by the Union Oval to grab a free popsicle! (while supplies last) ------------------------ 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. 
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Beat the Heat: Kona Ice Truck at Kohl Hall

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11am to 3pm

Kohl Hall

Stop by Kohl Hall to grab a free snow cone from Kona's Frozen Ice Truck! ------------------------ 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. 
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Beat the Heat: Kona Ice Truck at the BGSU Spirit Rock

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11am to 3pm

BGSU Spirit Rock by Kreischer

Stop by the BGSU Spirit Rock by Kreischer to grab a free snow cone from Kona's Frozen Ice Truck! ------------------------ 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. 
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Chair Massages

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11am to 1pm

BGSU Firelands, Falcon Square, North Building

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. 
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Library Open House and Tour

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11am to 12pm

BGSU Firelands, 202 Foundation Hall

BGSU Firelands Library open house during Weeks of Welcome will be an interactive and fun event that introduces you to the College's Library resources and services. Attending Firelands Weeks of Welcome (WOW) events and programming could equal prizes!* Every WOW session you attend enters you into a raffle for a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Five (5) winners will be selected at the end of the giveaway. The more sessions you attend, the greater your chance to win, so don't forget to sign in at every event. _____________________ Weeks of Welcome This event is part of Weeks of Welcome. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.  Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date details about this specific event.  *No purchase is necessary to enter, and you must be 18 years old or older to win. 
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Beat the Heat: Free Open Skate at Slater

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 12:15pm to 4pm

Slater Family Ice Arena

Cool off at the Slater Family Ice Arena by participating in a free open skate! Admission and ice skate rentals are free to all BGSU students during this event.  ------------------------ 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. 
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Library Open House and Tour

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 2pm to 3pm

BGSU Firelands, 202 Foundation Hall

BGSU Firelands Library open house during Weeks of Welcome will be an interactive and fun event that introduces you to the College's Library resources and services. Attending Firelands Weeks of Welcome (WOW) events and programming could equal prizes!* Every WOW session you attend enters you into a raffle for a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Five (5) winners will be selected at the end of the giveaway. The more sessions you attend, the greater your chance to win, so don't forget to sign in at every event. _____________________ Weeks of Welcome This event is part of Weeks of Welcome. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.  Please note: Activities, dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date details about this specific event.  *No purchase is necessary to enter, and you must be 18 years old or older to win. 
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Beat the Heat: Take a dip in the SRC Pool!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 3pm to 6pm

Student Recreation Center

Grab your swimsuit and stop by the Student Recreation Center to cool off in the pool! ------------------------ 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. 
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