Certification Training courses are offered to students, faculty/staff, and community members and are conducted by American Red Cross certified instructors. Participants must be at least 15 years old. Lifeguarding Blended Course The American Red Cross blended learning lifeguarding course prepares you to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in and around the water. The eLearning portion of this class is scenario based and introduces you to the skills that yare practiced and mastered during the in-person skill sessions. Allow approximately 7 hours to complete the eLearning portion, including the final eLearning exam. All participants must complete the eLearning portion and present proof of completion to enter the in-person skill sessions at the Student Recreation Center. Course Prerequisites: 300 yard swim, 2 minute water tread, and brick test. (Goggles may be used for the 300 yard swim, but not for the brick test) The American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is valid for 2 years. Pocket mask is included with the course. Women must wear a one-piece suit, and men must wear draw string swim trunks. October 7 and October 8: 10 AM - 6 PM | Must attend both sessions for certification. SRC Conference Room and Pools   Cost:  BGSU Student or SRC Member: $275 Non-Member: $350 Lifeguard Review Course October 13: 8 AM - 4 PM SRC Conference Room and Pools Cost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $129.00 Non-Member: $149.00 First Aid and CPR Blended Course This is a blended learning course featuring online 2 simulation learnings, which combines web-based learning with an in-class skills session to help prepare you to respond to real-life emergencies. The online portions may take around 3-4 hours to complete and must be completed before the in-class session. Participants must bring a printed out certificate of completion of both online portions in order to be admitted to the in-class session of the class. Friday, September 6: 4 - 8 PM Sunday, October 13: 8 AM - Noon Cost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $99 Non-Member: $119 Registration and payment must be completed by the Monday before the class begins. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Register in person at the Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk, by calling 419.372.2000, or register online at myrec.bgsu.edu FOR MORE INFORMATION aquatics@bgsu.edu |  419.372.7482 https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/aquatics/certifications-training.html

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is a governing body that oversees multicultural or culturally-based fraternities and sororities on college and university campuses. The MGC organizations at BGSU include Omega Phi Alpha and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. If you are interested in joining one of these organizations, fill out the intent to join form to receive more information. At Bowling Green State University, the Multicultural Greek Council is a place for our organizations with a spotlight on equality, diversity, and progress to gather and lead the efforts for the campus. These organizations promote the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and refugees, LatinX and Hispanic populations, and many more. Together, they provide hands-on service to these causes and bring education to our fraternity and sorority community about pressing issues and crises.

Student Rec Center membership includes access to amazing amenities including an Olympic and warm water pool, sauna and hot tub, multi-purpose activity courts, climbing wall, weight and cardio equipment and an indoor tack.  Pricing: Individual: $24.99 Add Dependent: $10 Available Sunday, Oct. 1 - Tuesday, Oct. 31. Valid for 30 days from date of purchase.   For More Information: Julia Adams, Membership Coordinator 419-372-7485 | jthatch@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/recwell

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. 21-Oct.4| 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!

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization composed of nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations (BGLOs) or sororities and fraternities. NPHC was founded in 1930 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., with the purpose of fostering unity and cooperation among its member organizations and advocating for the interests of Black college students. To learn more about NPHC, fill out the intent to join form.  The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is an umbrella organization for nine historically black, inter/national Greek-lettered organizations that evolved during a period when African-Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded to other college students. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. The individual member is also expected to align with a graduate and/or alumni chapter, following graduation from college to perpetuate the purpose of the council and their individual organizations.

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s):   Dr. Katie Stygles, Chief Inclusion Officer, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Dr. Bobby Steele, Director, Center for Student Connections & Opportunity, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Amanda Paniagua, Assistant Director, Center for Student Connections & Opportunity, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Ana Brown, Deputy Chief Inclusion Officer, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Session Type: Dialogue session  Session Category: Equity & Access, Success & Belonging  Duration: 3 hours  Location: Olscamp 106  Description & Learning Outcomes:  The Safe Zone Project at Bowling Green State University promotes awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Its goals are to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ people and issues, create gender-inclusive change on campus and in society, and form an understanding of the impact of intersectionality on identities and systems. The project aims to improve the climate for LGBTQ+ individuals at BGSU and make allies visible and involved with LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.  In this session, you will:  Clarify your understanding of basic/intermediate LGBTQ+-related definitions.  Develop and/or advance your understanding of socialization.  Clarify your understanding of gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and various orientations.  Learn about US LGBTQ+ policies/law, specifically in the state of Ohio.  Identify job-relevant behaviors and techniques rooted in allyship.  Develop an action plan.  To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.  To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.  If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.edu     If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event. 

We recognize that October can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CWGE 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 9am-5pm—students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage, or a free craft from our craft cart. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  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. 

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

Experience a night of elegance at the inaugural Royalty Homecoming Ball, hosted by Kings and Queens of Color! Dress to impress in your finest formal attire and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with dancing, delectable food, refreshing drinks and lasting memories. Enjoy a catered feast, lively DJ sets, professional photography and the exciting crowning of our Homecoming King and Queen. This is the grandest event of the semester, and everyone is welcome! This event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7-9 p.m. at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room. Required attire is formal! For more information, visit either of our organization's Instagram pages, koc_bgsu or queens_of_color. Tickets are required, $8 presale and $10 at the door. Both organizations will be in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union telling tickets and hosting nominations for a King and Queen to be crowned at the ball every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the event, ending on Oct. 10. We will be accepting cash, cashapp, apple pay and other possible options at the tables. Make sure you come check us out to secure your spot in this grand event!

In addition to the physical health benefits of exercise, regular physical activity can positively impact your brain function, boost your mood, and help reduce stress, along with many other enhancements to mental health. Join us for these fun, low-impact movement sessions.  Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 PM - Student Recreation Center Studio B Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel   No class Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Break Interested in hosting a free Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class?  Request a session at www.bgsu.edu/thrive or contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. For More Information Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309

Facilitators: Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)  Session Type: Interactive Workshop  Session Categories: Outcomes & Assessment, Pedagogical Innovation  Duration: 1.5 hours  Location: Online via Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  In this workshop, you will learn how to create a New Quiz in Canvas and how to set up quiz settings. New Quizzes is an updated assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the Classic Quizzes functionality. You will explore new question types such as Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots as well as discuss how to manage item banks. You will have an opportunity to create questions in an item bank in one of your Canvas courses and utilize the item bank in a quiz.  In this session, you will:  Identify question types.   Explore what the student sees when taking a quiz.   Discuss how to moderate exams for accessibility.   Create and utilize a New Quiz item bank.   To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.  To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.  If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.edu     If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event. 

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students. Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.  Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.   Learn more about "Let's Talk">> __________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and 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. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

Families, come and learn about trailblazing scientists in astronomy and other space-related fields with WBGU-PBS. You’ll receive a packet of learning activities, including a puzzle, STEM kit and book celebrating a female scientist (while supplies last).

New this year, use of the clilmbing wall at the Student Recreation Center is free for current BGSU students! Equipment is FREE to use while climbing, and all experience levels are welcome. Regular Academic Year Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6 - 9 PM Labor Day: Monday, September 2: Closed Fall Break: Monday & Tuesday, October 7 & 8: Closed Veterans Day: Monday, November 11: Closed Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday & Thursday, November 27 & 28: Closed Exam Week: Closed Winter Break: Closed For More Information Julia Adams: 419.372.7485, jthatch@bgsu.edu Check out more information on the climbing wall at the SRC! ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 21-Oct. 4 | 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.

Earth’s water makes it an oasis for life. Discover how water came from space and tour other worlds in the Solar System where water has boiled away or has frozen as ice.

EDWIN H. SIMMONS CREATIVE MINDS SERIES The Ripple Effect is Wild How small projects can have huge unexpected impacts James Spooner Graphic novelist, filmmaker and tattoo artist James Spooner is an award-winning graphic novelist, filmmaker and tattoo artist. His debut graphic novel, The High Desert, was named “Best of 2022” by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post and The New York Public Library. The High Desert is the 2023 recipient of the American Library Association’s Alex Award and the Cartoonist Studio Prize. Spooner co-edited an anthology of Black punk writers and comic creators titled, Black Punk Now. The book was named in the top 10 Music Books of 2023 by Pitchfork, top 5 Music Books from the Guardian and received a Kirkus star. Pantheon has recently acquired his forthcoming second memoir, set for publication in 2025. He is also a regular contributor to RazorCake Magazine. Spooner directed the seminal documentary Afro-Punk which premiered at national and international film festivals, including Toronto International and The American Black Film Festival. He also co-founded the AfroPunk Festival, which currently boasts audiences in the hundreds of thousands around the world. Spooner’s work has been recounted in various publications, including NPR, the Los Angeles Times, Vice, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, MTV, NBC News and Variety. He was a recipient of the ReNew Media Rockefeller Grant, is an ongoing guest curator for the Broad Museum in Los Angeles, and previously programmed for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Spooner continues to screen Afro-Punk around the world, giving talks on punk, comics and Black identity. The first 100 attendees will receive a copy of The High Desert. Spooner will be available for book signings immediately following the onstage presentation in the Wolfe Center lobby. Additional items will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.

Now is your chance to join RAIL, as we have our first meeting of the academic year as a combined group, both main and Firelands campuses, at the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky, Ohio! Get to hear about what we have in store for the year, from guest speakers to tours and get a ride on the carousel with your friends!

Our first meeting which includes our entire organization will be at none other than the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky, OH!We will get to hear from the folks who run the museum about the history and volunteer opportunities, as well as some announcements for our organization! Plus, there will be a carousel ride or two.This event will be catered. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/fall-semester-kickoff-meeting