During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, take our #BeThe1To challenge!  Visit https://www.bgsu.edu/counseling-center/services/BeThe1To.html watch the five videos, and take a short evaluation based on information in the videos here.  BGSU students, faculty, and staff who complete the evaluation will be entered into a raffle to win 2023's Counseling Center t-shirt designed by a BGSU student! 10 shirts will be raffled off in October.

Interested in joining one of our College Panhellenic Conference chapters? Join CPC for their primary recruitment and find your community on campus! Visit www.bgsu.edu/fsl for more information or visit this presence form to sign up!  ------------------------ 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.

IFC Recruitment sign-ups are now closed. 

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.

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. 

Join the Counseling Center as we discuss the impact sleep has on suicidal thoughts and attempts.  Participants will receive a free sleep mask after completion of an evaluation of the program.

BGSU uses Curriculog, a curriculum management software, for all curriculum proposals, from course changes to brand-new degree programs. Curriculog is integrated with our academic catalogs and other key university systems to allow for a more streamlined, transparent, and traceable process. Attend to learn about the new application and ask questions to the Curriculog Project Team.  These training sessions are separated by colleges and support offices. Additional training will be available throughout the academic year.  Email Curriculog@bgsu.edu for instructions to connect via Zoom. 

Grab a FREE slice of pizza with NPHC and sign up to vote or for an absentee ballot. Get informed about Senate Bill 83. 

Join you peers in our new peer-to-peer lead groups where you can discuss life concerns, mental health, and build connections with other peers!

Join SMA at Qdoba on Thursday, September 14th from 4-8pm for great Mexican eats! A quarter of all purchases will be donated back to the organization. We urge everyone who is available to attend to do so as social events such as this allow everyone to get to know more about eachother and the organization!If you wish to order online use promo code 'QDOBAGIVES' to participate in the fundraiser.   Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/sma-fundraiser-qdoba

Looking for more opportunities to join one or more of the 300+ student organizations here at BGSU? Different student organizations will be coming to Residence Halls all over campus! Have questions? Reach out to engage@bgsu.edu ------------------------ 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 WOW homepage for the most up-to-date details.

  Find support in other graduate students as we talk about identity, writer’s block, imposter syndrome and more! Led by Aaron Edwards virtually.  

Registration coming soon! Just like our academic school supplies, we need a variety of mental health “school supplies” to succeed in college, such as belonging, self-care, and self-compassion. In each session the “supply” will be defined, and conversations will focus on identifying barriers and solutions to help students prioritize their mental well-being during the transition to college. Join other students in this welcoming and non-judgmental space, fostering open and honest conversations on the challenges and successes of starting college. This program is free to all students.  Location: Jerome Library Market  Fostering Belonging  Mon 8/28 | 5-6:30 pm  Thurs 9/14 | 5-6:30p Sustainable and Personalized Self-Care  Wed 9/6 | 2-3:30p  Tues 9/19 | 5-6:30p  Being Your Kind to Yourself   Mon 10/2 | 2-3:30p  Thurs 10/26 | 5 – 6:30 pm  Celebrating Our Successes  Wed 11/8 | 5-6:30 pm    Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu.   If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7. 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.

Chalk Art, outside Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/chalk-art

Join CJSA for their first meeting of the 2023 fall semester! This event will take place all around BGSU's campus and will allow you to become familiar with the organization and its members. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/selfie-scavenger-hunt

Come join the Friends of the Paws Team for our first meeting of the semester. We will be hanging out with the dogs, explaining leadership roles and opportunities, as well as socializing with new members! Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/fall-semester-kick-off

Quince will perform a concert of new music as part of the Music at the Forefront series. The concert is free and open to the public. PROGRAM LINK: https://www.bgsu.edu/musical-arts/Quince-FF-091423.html