Love to create art and designs? Submit your design to this year's BGSU Counseling Center Artwork contest for our lobby. Two individuals artwork will be chosen to be displayed from July 2024-June 2025 in the Counseling Center lobby. For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Outreach, Phil Hughes at phughes@bgsu.edu
Have an idea for a Counseling Center t-shirt design? The BGSU Counseling Center is seeking students to submit designs for our 2024 t-shirt design contest. The chosen winner will have their design put on the Counseling Center's t-shirt. For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Outreach, Phil Hughes at phughes@bgsu.edu
25 lucky winners will get to pick a room in the residence hall of their choice before room selection officially begins, for themself AND a roommate of their choice!
That's up to 50 winners – and the earlier you sign your housing agreement, the more chances you have to win!
[HOW TO ENTER]
Sign your 2024-25 Housing & Dining Agreement between Jan. 3 through April 30, 2024.
You must be a new student admitted to BGSU for the Fall 2024 Semester to qualify.
The month you sign your Housing & Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected.
Jan. 3-31 = 4 total entries
Feb. 1-29 = 3 total entries
March 1-31 = 2 total entries
April 1-30 = 1 total entry
This year, an additional 5 students who sign their Housing & Dining Agreement on Jan. 3 will be selected to pick their room before selection!
COMPLETE YOUR HOUSING AGREEMENT TODAY ➔
If you win, you can pick a bed in Centennial Hall, Conklin Hall, McDonald Hall, Kreischer or Offenhauer Towers – for yourself and one new BGSU student of your choice.
New students who wish to live in Founders Hall must be members of the Honors Learning Community. Because of this, Founders Hall will not be available to select through this giveaway.
The randomized drawing will occur by the third day of each month up until May 3. The Office of Student Housing will reach out to each winner through BGSU email and the phone number on file (make sure you have your voicemail box set up!). If a winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, their right to the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected.
Upon accepting the prize of picking a room before standard room selection, winners agree to participate in social media and other marketing efforts to promote the giveaway.
When contacted, the Office of Student Housing will discuss with each winner how to select a room for themself and their chosen roommate.
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[IMPORTANT DETAILS]
Students are not required to have their $200 initial housing payment made to be eligible to win. However, before any student can be assigned to a room, the initial housing payment must be paid.
The additional student who is pulled into the room by a winner must have their housing and meal plan agreement signed and paid their $200 initial payment at the time of the room selection. They must also be a new incoming student admitted at BGSU to qualify.
This prize does not offer any discount on the housing rate, and each student assigned to a room through this giveaway will be responsible for the full payment of the room in accordance with their student bill. Cancellations to the agreement by May 1, 2024, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancellations after May 1, 2024, will be granted in accordance with the forfeiture schedule.
If the winner does not submit an eligible student to be their roommate by the Office of Student Housing deadline, the remaining space will be forfeited.
Once a student has won one of the 20 prizes, they will no longer be eligible to win the remaining prizes for this giveaway. Students who have agreed to be the roommate of one of the winners will also not be eligible.
The beds selected by the winner and their roommate must be assigned to the same building. Any student who is assigned to a room through this giveaway does not have the right to their room assignment. If one of the students decides to do a room change into a different room/building or cancels their contract, the vacant bed will open up to standard room selection, and a random roommate may be assigned.
Returning students who will be enrolled full-time at BGSU are not eligible to win.
The Office of Student Housing is not responsible for prize notifications being marked as spam, junk or otherwise hidden from the recipient.
Spirit Week is a time for students to reconnect with BGSU's traditions and celebrate the unmasking of SICSIC and the reveal of Freddie and Frieda. Enjoy spirit-themed activities across campus Feb. 10-17!
Visit bgsu.edu/spirit-week for all events happening throughout the week!
The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR) will be holding a training session on Grant Proposal Budget Training.
More information will be provided as date approaches.
Unleash your stress and embrace relaxation with our beloved golden lab, Sunshine, at the Paws for Stress Relief event!
Join us for a heartwarming opportunity to interact with Sunshine, our friendly therapy dog, as she brings joy and comfort to our campus community. Take a break from your busy day to cuddle, pet, and play with Sunshine, whose gentle presence has a remarkable ability to brighten spirits and melt away tension.
Research shows that spending time with therapy animals like Sunshine can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost overall well-being. So, whether you're feeling overwhelmed with coursework or simply in need of some furry companionship, come unwind with Sunshine and let her wagging tail and warm smiles soothe your soul.
Don't miss out on this tail-wagging opportunity to de-stress and recharge! Join us for Paws for Stress Relief with Sunshine, and let the healing power of canine companionship bring a little sunshine into your day.
Sponsored by Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion. For more information contact fireactivities@bgsu.edu, call (419) 372-0621 or stop by George Mylander Hall 135.
Bring your lunch and join other commuting students for a once-a-month lunch discussion, designed to help YOU connect with others and navigate being a new student at BGSU.
Register for this series at: bgsu.edu/lifehacks
Choose to attend one or multiple sessions:
Sept. 12: Getting Organized
Oct. 24: Being Involved
Nov. 14: Focus on Well-Being
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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.
Women and Weights
Gain knowledge and confidence in the weight room! Join other women on campus at the BGSU Student Recreation Center for free exercise and educational sessions. During these sessions, familiarize yourself with the Rec, learn how to use the strength training equipment, and build your own exercise routine with the help of certified personal trainers. This workshop includes 4 sessions and is limited to 8 participants.
Register online: https://forms.office.com/r/k3EAATre8U
February 6 – 15, Tues/Thur from 1- 2 PM
February 19 – 28, Mon/Wed from 8:30 – 9:30 AM
March 12 – 21, Tues/Thur from 1- 2 PM
March 25 – April 3, Mon/Wed from 8:30 – 9:30 AM
For More Information: Hannah Bockey, hbockey@bgsu.edu | 419-372-2348
Join the BGSU Social Media Team on Feb. 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union for some fun speed dating! Find your Falcon Flame or new best friend, grab some snacks and be part of the social media coverage for Valentines Day. See you and your Falcon Flame there!
During the Spring semester, librarians from the Scholarly Communication and Open Educational Resources (SCOER) team will offer office hours in various locations on campus. Faculty and students who have questions about ScholarWorks, open educational resources, copyright, open access or affordable learning are welcome to stop in!
Additional dates, times, and places will be posted on the For Your Publishing page.
Are you smitten with someone special? Think your roommate is pretty awesome? Can't get enough of your furry companion?
It's time to express yourself!
Join us at Jerome Library to create personalized valentines for your loved ones.
We've got all the supplies (and sweet treats), so bring your creativity and spread some love!
Need help staying in the present moment? Struggle when you are in distress? Need to regulate your emotions better? Unsure of how to assert yourself? Come to this one-hour, four week workshop and learn all these skills! Register here!
Feel seen and move out of your comfort zone by joining this Counseling Center therapy group that incorporates theater and therapy techniques. No acting experience required. Register here!
Second Harvest will be distributing FREE boxes of assorted shelf-stable food and more. You can register for the mobile food pantry distribution by visiting https://freshtrak.com/events/list/44839/
Please remain in your vehicle
Food will only be placed in the trunk of your vehicle
Food cannot be placed in the front or back seat area
Please ensure trunk space is clean and clear of other items
Two households per vehicle
You can register for these benefits at the mobile food pantry distribution site, day of.
If you are interested in volunteering - please contact Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion at fireactivities@bgsu.edu
Closed-toed and closed-back shoes are required at a food distribution for safety reasons.
Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the Sister 2 Sister and We Got Each Other support groups targeted at men and women of color. It is designed to provide a safe space to share experiences, gain support and a sense of belonging. We meet Wednesday, Jan.31, Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. in the Multicultural Student Center in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, room 427. Food will be provided at the Jan. 31 session. Contact Joshua Moore at moorejl@bgsu.edu, and Adrienna Hutchins at ahutchi@bgsu.edu, for more details.
Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 PM
Student Recreation Center, Studio A
Enjoy a fun 30-minute express cycle class, then learn about the different “cycles” of sexual health and infection protection with the Office of Health and Wellness.
Students who participate receive free prevention and wellness supplies.
Reserve your bike and pre-register on the MyRec portal: https://myrec.bgsu.edu/.
When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password. Select Fitness and then the Free Sexual Health Cycle Class!
For More Information
Karyn Smith, Health Educator
419-372-9309
karync@bgsu.edu
Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Student Recreation Center, Studio A
Enjoy a fun 30-minute express cycle class, then learn about the different “cycles” of sexual health and infection protection with the Office of Health and Wellness.
Students who participate receive free prevention and wellness supplies.
Reserve your bike and pre-register on the MyRec portal
When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password. Select Fitness and then the Free Sexual Health Cycle Class.
For more information, contact Karyn Smith, health educator, at 419-372-9309 or karync@bgsu.edu.
Join us for a Spirit Week Sip and Paint as we celebrate the upcoming Mascot reveal. Students will be given a canvas to follow along with a professional painter to make their very own Freddie and Frieda masterpiece while enjoying non-alcoholic wine tasting.
Claim your spot for this event today!
There will be two sessions for this event at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Registration is required to attend. Sign up includes entry to dining hall after the event at no additional cost.
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Spirit Week
This event is a part of Spirit Week, a time for students to reconnect with BGSU's traditions and celebrate the unmasking of SICSIC and the reveal of Freddie and Frieda.
