📣Calling all Fall 2024 Graduates This Fall Senior Celebration is your moment to celebrate the end of the academic year, reflect on the amazing memories you've made, and all the excitement your future holds! Throughout the week of Dec 2-6 we will have different events and parting gifts to celebrate YOU and your accomplishments⤵️  Fill out your BGSU Graduation survey (coming Dec. 2) and pick up your BGSU Alumni Mug Enjoy the Senior Lounge in the clocktower area on the second floor of the Bowen Thompson Student Union Join fellow graduates for Senior Toast Celebration to toast all you have accomplished Head back to the oaks for a nostalgic meal one last time

2024-25 returning Student Housing and Meal Plan Application is open now through March 10!  This may not be your first time going through the Housing Selection Process, but we have been doing this for years. Let us guide you so all you have to worry about is how you are going to accessorize your new space and all the new friends you are going to make next year. Returning students who have not lived on campus for two years (four semesters) as of the 2025 Fall semester are required to live on campus unless you meet one of our housing exemptions. Do you know what residence halls are available for Returning Students? Make sure you check out all the available halls for you. As a returning student, there might be a few that are new to you.  Falcon Heights Founders Hall Kreischer Quad Offenhauer Towers The Village  More info can be found at https://www.bgsu.edu/housing/current-students/returning-student-housing-guide.html

Mindful Moments Mindful Moments Mondays: 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays: Noon – 12:30 PM Aug. 26 – Dec. 12 | Virtual No session September 2, October 7, October 31, November 11, November 28 Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session, open to all faculty, staff, and students. This is a great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practice, and education on tools to promote mental well-being.   Register Online: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9Gv2nNwbOy8Odo 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. For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

"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.

Are you graduating this December? Keep an eye on your BGSU email for the Graduation Survey, coming your way at 7 a.m. on Dec. 2! 👉 Complete the survey and swing by the second floor of the Student Union, outside the Kuhlin Center, to pick up your free mug from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of Dec. 2-6!

🎓Graduates, come enjoy the first ever Senior Lounge! A place for all of our December graduates to relax and celebrate.🙌🎉 At the Senior Lounge there will be⤵️ Photo op! Including Polaroid Frame Photos and a great backdrop for all your BG pics Write Thank you cards- Is there a faculty or staff that made all the difference? Let ‘em know! Hang out with your fellow graduating students! Grab a Falcon Outfitters Alumni Discount Card

  The Teaching and Learning Center is proud to present Student Success Rush Week, a series of engaging events designed to support students as they prepare for final exams. Rush Week will run from Monday, Dec. 2, to Friday, Dec. 6, with daily activities scheduled between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. within the Teaching and Learning Center in North Building on the Firelands campus.    Here’s what’s happening: Mathematics Support Day (Monday, Dec. 2) Discover helpful math tips and tricks with "Short-Cake Short Cuts." Tutor Engagement Day (Tuesday, Dec. 3) Take part in a fun scavenger hunt for prizes and enjoy nachos. Writing Workshop Day (Wednesday, Dec. 4) Participate in writing workshops and enjoy donuts and apple cider. Academic Coaching Day (Thursday, Dec. 5) Challenge yourself in Puzzle Wars and snack on pretzels. Relaxation and Reflection Day (Friday, Dec. 6) Unwind with chips and a calm environment to wrap up the week.  

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.  Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in Jerome Library Room 142 Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel No classes Oct. 7 & Nov. 11 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. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible. For More Information Karyn Smith, MPH Health Educator, BGSU Department of Recreation and Wellness Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness     

Weekly PAWS therapy dog visit at the Student Recreation Center.  Mondays | 5 – 6 pm  Starts August 26th, weekly   No session on September 2, October 7, or November 11 Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.  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. ------------------------ 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.

This space is for any Resident Advisors who are wanting support or wanting to build connection with other resident advisors and their unique experiences in their roles as students who are overseeing and living with their residents.  Register here!

This event has been canceled. Consider attending our Study Power Hours scheduled for the Spring Semester! Get Ready for a Study Session Like No Other The Learning Commons and Recreation and Wellness have joined forces to bring you Study Power Hour, a two-hour event designed to help you study effectively while staying relaxed and energized. How It Works Study Smarter: Use the Pomodoro Technique to maximize productivity—study for 25 minutes, then enjoy a 5-minute break. Repeat this cycle until the session ends. Take a Break: Recreation and Wellness will lead engaging activities during your breaks, giving your brain the rest it needs to absorb more information. Stay Fueled: Enjoy a free dinner provided by the Learning Commons to keep you energized throughout the event. Why Attend? Build effective study habits with proven strategies. De-stress with fun, guided activities. Enjoy a supportive environment with peers who are also working hard to succeed. Don't miss your chance to study smarter, not harder—join us for Study Power Hour!

MACCM presents computer music innovator Carl Stone as part of Music at the Forefront! Carl Stone is one of the pioneers of live computer music, and has used computers in live performance since 1986. He has been hailed by the Village Voice as “the king of sampling.” and “one of the best composers living in (the USA) today.”. RELIX has written that “Stone makes music that can hit your ear holes like a DMT flash.” He was born in California and now divides his time between LA and Japan. He studied composition at the California Institute of the Arts with Morton Subotnick and James Tenney and has composed electro-acoustic music almost exclusively since 1972. His works have been performed in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and the Near East. In addition to his schedule of performance, composition and touring, he is the emeritus professor in the Department of Media Engineering at Chukyo University in Japan.