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. _____________ [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.

"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.

Learn more about education abroad opportunities! BGSU offers hundreds of programs in over 50 countries for you to study, intern, teach, research and engage in service learning internationally. Connect with faculty, staff and education abroad alumni. Start your journey today!

Dean Ram Veerapaneni is inviting all Firelands students to join him over a slice of (FREE) pizza to hear how your semester is going.

Join the CWGE and the Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services as we begin the 2024 Crocheting for a Cause! Thursday, Feb. 8, 12-2 p.m., 203 Hayes Hall. This is a great time to pick up your supplies, meet other crafters, and learn more about our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Yarn Storm. Don’t know how to crochet/knit but still want to participate? No problem! Staff will be on hand to teach the basics. If you are unable to attend, stop by 278 Hayes Hall Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pick up supplies. Can’t make it over to Hayes? We can make arrangements for delivery. All finished pieces turned in by April 3rd will be a part of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Yarn Storm. If you have any questions, contact Kori Koschalk-Newmister at korik@bgsu.edu.

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

Join the PAWS Team for discussions on well-being topics. These small group PAWS visits provide a space to relax with therapy dogs will explore your personal well-being journey. This program is open to faculty, staff and students. Registration is required.  Register for events PAWS Well-Being Series: Self-Care  Friday, Jan. 25 | Noon-1 p.m. | Student Recreation Center, Conference Room Learn how to develop a unique and authentic plan to prioritize yourself and your needs.  PAWS Well-Being Series: Imposter Syndrome  Thursday, Feb. 8 | Noon-1 p.m. | Student Recreation Center, Conference Room  Imposter syndrome is common in school and in the workplace. Learn how to overcome imposter syndrome and achieve your goals in your personal and professional life.  PAWS Well-Being Series: Managing Stress Tuesday March 13 | Noon-1 p.m. | Student Recreation Center, Conference Room  Ongoing stress can lead to physical and mental health problems. Learn how to complete the stress cycle.  PAWS Well-Being Series: Boundaries & Healthy Social Support Wednesday, March 20 | Noon-1 p.m. | Student Recreation Center, Conference Room Many people struggle with developing a healthy social circle. Join this discussion on developing a healthy support system, advocate for your needs within relationships and implement boundaries.  PAWS Well-Being Series: Self-Compassion Friday, April 5 | Noon-1 p.m. | Student Recreation Center, Conference Room We often are our own worst critic. Join this discussion on theory-based practices to promote self-compassion and learn how to be your own best ally. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.  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.

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

This group by the Counseling Center aims to provide students with a place to share their struggles, give and receive support from others, and discuss their lived experiences without having to mask who they are.  Register here!

Pub 1910 will be hosting student organizations all week long for Clubs in the Pub Week! Come and learn about some of the student organizations we have at BGSU while enjoying free appetizers for the first 40 students.  Monday, 2/5: Plastic Shatners – Improv, Karaoke  Men’s Club Rugby – Traditional Tabling, Skill Demonstration  Sport Management Alliance – Tabling    Tuesday, 2/6: BGSU Club Fencing – Tabling and Fencing Demonstration  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated – Strolling, Tabling etc.  National Council of Negro Women - Karaoke    Wednesday, 2/7: Delight – Bingo  Men’s Chorus – Performance and Tabling    Thursday, 2/8: Undergraduate Student Government - Trivia  Elem3nt Dance Team – Dance Performance and Dance Games  Collegiate Entrepreneurial Society - Trivia  Omega Phi Alpha - Trivia    Friday, 2/9: Voices at BGSU  Anime in Northwest Ohio  Music Industry Club 

Get a headsot or studio photos done by in house photographer   Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/headshot-studio-night

ECLIPSE SPEAKERS SERIES A Dragon is Eating the Sun! But We Knew That Would Happen… or Not Allen Rogel, Teaching Professor BGSU Department of Physics and Astronomy For ancient societies, a solar eclipse was always an event of major significance, mostly happening without any warning. So what caused the disappearance, and would the Sun come back? We will explore various cultures’ reactions to eclipses, and investigate the methods developed to predict when an eclipse would take place. 6:30-7:15 Planetarium Show 7:30-8:30 Public Lecture The lecture portion of this event will also be livestreamed. Join the Eclipse Speakers Series livestream here.

  Mysterious dark matter seems to vastly outweigh the visible matter we can see in the Universe.  What is dark matter and how do we learn about this puzzling component of the Universe? “Phantom of the Universe - The Hunt for Dark Matter” explores these questions and showcases the search for the nature of dark matter using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.  This full dome video show is most suitable for ages 13 and up.   Public stargazing will follow the Sunday 7:30pm programs on clear evenings.