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

The eStrella Latin American & Latino/a/x Studies Student Research Conference is an annual forum featuring original scholarship (in the form of research papers or poster presentations) and creative work (such as painting, ceramics, photography, movement, media installations, and spoken word).   Now accepting presentation proposals and award nominations. Deadline is January 10, 2024 We invite proposals for presentations on all topics related to Latin America and Latino/a/x Studies. SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT SUBMIT AN AWARD NOMINATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND CONFERENCE SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

The Life Design Leadership Certificate (LDLC) is a program that will help you develop the mindsets and tools necessary to live a meaningful, purpose-driven life as a leader on campus and beyond. This certificate, offered by the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Radbill Center for College and Life Design, will help participants build confidence navigating an unknown future and make meaningful contributions to their community and organization. This certificate will build on the Life Design framework to empower you to enhance your personal and leadership development. The dates for the spring LDLC are March 27, April 3, and April 10 from 6:00-7:30pm. Register using this link. Please reach out to marvincenter@bgsu.edu with any questions!

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.

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

For staff who wish to refresh their knowledge of the basics of supervision. This initial course offers a basic overview of the roles and responsibilities of being an effective supervisor at Bowling Green State University. Upon completion of this course, staff and faculty will be equipped to understand their role as a supervisor, learn best practices for delegating, communicating and supervising effectively, identify key characteristics and behaviors of effective and influential supervisors, as well as how to invest in personal and professional development for themselves and their staff members. Register today! Supervisor Skills 101 Schedule: March 27, 10 a.m. | Virtual Zoom March 29, 3 p.m. | Virtual Zoom Presenters: Dr. Lisa E. Dubose, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CAAP - Director, Human Resources Employee Relations, Professional Development, & BGLA Director Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, M.Ed., CAAP - Training Specialist & BGLA Coordinator ________________________________________________________ About the Supervisor Skills Professional Development Series Participate in our 5-part Supervisor Skills Development Series to learn the crucial practices to assist you in becoming an exemplary supervisor. This Supervisor Series will take you on a journey from understanding the basics of supervision to more complex areas of the many roles and responsibilities supervisors have, including the development of new and existing employees, constructive performance management, and effective communication with employees, all while focusing on departmental and organizational goals.

Workshop Facilitator: Audrey Conway Roberts, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership, and Foundations in the College of Education and Human Development & CFE Faculty Associate  Awareness of culturally and socially responsible assessments in higher education is critical, as many of the assessments typically used in the classroom are grounded in the language, experiences, and values of the dominant White culture in the United States. Understanding how students from multicultural backgrounds experience assessment in the classroom and adapting assignments to be more responsible will enrich the classroom experience. In this workshop, we will unpack emerging work in the field of culturally and socially responsible assessment to better understand how to create and adapt classroom assignments for positive and diverse engagement.  During this workshop, you will learn how to:   Understand theoretical perspectives on assessment and diverse classrooms  Recognize bias and sensitivity issues in current classroom assessments  Foster greater student engagement in assessments  To register for this workshop, use the Spring 2024 CFE Workshop Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event.  To find out more information about this workshop, visit the Workshop & Event Catalog page of the 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. 

Feeling parched and sluggish? Ditch the sugary drinks and quench your thirst for knowledge with BGSU Dining Dietitian Rechelle! Head over to Social House at The Oaks for a hydration workshop where you'll learn why staying hydrated is crucial and discover campus hacks to keep your water bottle full throughout the day. This session is guaranteed to be as refreshing as a cool glass of water, so don't miss out!

Therapy dog visits at the Radbill Center.  Wednesdsays | 11 – 12:30 pm | Radbill Center  Jan 10 &24, Feb 7 & 28, Mar 13 & 27, April 10 & 24  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.

Are you familiar with the life design mindsets but wondered how exactly you can practice and develop these mindsets? The Mastering Mindset Series focuses on principles and practices to utilize life design mindsets more effectively in life, work, academics, and relationships.  To accommodate busy student schedules, each workshop will be 60 minutes long and offered on Wednesdays from 11:30a-12:30p or Thursdays from 1-2p for six weeks, one week focused on each mindset. This registration is for the Wednesday series. Please use the Register link above to secure your spot. Use this link if you'd rather attend on Thursday: https://events.bgsu.edu/event/MasteringMindsets_Thursday. Students are welcome to register for individual sessions or the entire series.  For those who complete the entire series, they will earn an exclusive Mastering Mindset Life Design t-shirt and a Mastering Mindset certificate which includes suggestions on how to translate this learning experience onto your resume. Wednesday, February 21 - Take Action Wednesday, February 28 - Be Curious Wednesday, March 13 - Reframe Wednesday, March 20 - Collaborate Wednesday, March 27 - Embrace the Process Wednesday, April 3 - Share the Story For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533  

Don't miss the Campus Re Store Blowout event of the season!  We will be open for two sessions for you to shop at the Re Store on Wednesday, March 27:  12pm to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm.  Everything is free and no admission charge.  We make gently used and sometimes new and useful items available for reuse and in the process, reduce landfill waste and conserve resources.  Books, office supplies, household items, clothing, electronics, misc., artwork/decorations/craft items, sporting goods and more!  Bring your own reusable bag please.  It's "shop til you drop" time at the Re Store.  Enter east glass sliding doors off College Avenue, across from Life Sciences. This is our last event of the academic year.

This week, we will be exploring America's major cinema chains throughout history and exploring how the home exhibition of films has changed. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/major-u-s-exhibitors-throughout-history-the-history-of-home-entertainment

Earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years when you complete an accelerated bachelor's to master's program at BGSU. Start taking graduate courses as an undergraduate student. Register Now!

"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.

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

Struggling with grauduate school?  Stop by any of our Graduate Student Wellness Workshop Series.  Each month will focus on a different topic and provide skills on  a four areas:  communication skills, academic stress, mental health & self-care, and identity development.  Register here!  January: Communication Skills-Join us for a skill-building discussion about communication with family, friends, and faculty. This workshop also includes the topic of loneliness and maintaining relationships. We will also address public speaking and interacting with students as an instructor!  February: Academic Stress-This next part of the workshop series addresses issues specific to the graduate process, including thesis/dissertation preparation and defense such as writer’s block. We will also discuss stress related to IRB uncertainty, changing jobs and training sites, as well as managing academic workload! March: Mental Health & Self-Care-Join us for a skill-building discussion about wellness, which is often talked about, but rarely defined in detail. We will unpack topic like burn-out, self-care, travel & commuting, and completing your program in a world where major world-events keep happening!  April: Identity Development-This workshop finale explores identity and professional development, including gender, sexual identity, race, socioeconomic status, disability, faith, military history among others. Discuss career goals from a forward looking perspective and imposter syndrome as well!

Faculty are invited to join fellow researchers and scholars for a series of monthly events hosted by the Division of Research at Bowling Green State University. Participants will learn about current research initiatives and make new connections for future collaborations. Enjoy a panel discussion or presentation followed by Q&A and networking opportunities. Light refreshments, snacks and dessert will be served. March Research and Innovation Forum Wednesday, March 27 | 4-5 p.m. Bowen-Thompson Student Union 228 Guest speaker to be announced.

Enjoy music?  Do you use music to soothe or express emotions?  Come to Music & Emotions!  Each week we will discuss a different emotion and create our own playlists with our favorite music expressing that emotion and then share it with others present.  Emotions we will discuss are: anger, jealousy, love, grief, happiness, guilt, and sadness.  Register here!

Join Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback for “Feminist Cardio Drumming,” a high-energy, fun way to enjoy your body, build community and enjoy feminist music! This class is appropriate for ALL bodies and fitness levels, no experience necessary and can even be done in a chair. No equipment needed, just come with comfy clothes and shoes to move in! Content warning: Music may be explicit. Wednesdays from 4:30–5:15 p.m. March 13: Rage Against the Patriarchy March 27: Self-Esteem Queens April 3: Women of WAP April 10: Take Back Your Body April 17: Feminist Fitness for All Location:  Student Recreation Center, Studio B Reserve your spot by pre-registering on the MyRec portal. When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password. Select "Fitness" and then "Free Cardio Drumming." Register for one session or all five!

The Life Design Leadership Certificate (LDLC) offered by the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design is a program that will help you utilize Life Design mindsets and tools as an innovative leader on campus and beyond.This certificate will build on the Life Design framework to empower you to enhance your personal and leadership development in order to make meaningful contributions to your community and organizations. RSVP link - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nXLLzQZRfE23W6MMRV1bCoZRqvWN9pZDrudE19cgoD5UNzJYN1dKRFNYTFNSR1hKSlNIWldWSjNFSiQlQCN0PWcu Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/life-design-leadership-certificate-11

Music Plus is a longstanding partnership between the BGSU College of Musical Arts and Toledo Public Schools (TPS). For 10 weeks, on Wednesday evenings in the fall and spring semesters, approximately 30 TPS students travel to the Bowling Green campus for free supplemental music instruction. The evenings are segmented into private lessons taught by BGSU undergraduate and graduate students, ensembles led by a graduate student or a faculty member and other musical activities. This past fall included a piano lab taught by a graduate student; other semesters have included composition. The program culminates in a public performance in Bryan Recital Hall with the TPS students playing alongside BGSU students. In the spring, they often perform short pieces composed by students in the Music Plus program.