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.

The Interfraternity Council will host its formal recruitment process from Sept. 15-22. If you would like to engage in this recruitment process, register before it's too late. The Interfraternity Council is the coordinating and governing body for its member chapters. The mission of the Interfraternity Council at BGSU is to obtain and continuously build men who are committed to upholding and representing the values of academic excellence, civic engagement, leadership, accountability to shared standards, and positive relations within the community. The IFC establishes and coordinates all recruitment activities, promotes, and supervises academic achievement, governs the actions of its member chapters, and promotes community service projects throughout the year and establishes bonds and maintains a common ground with all fraternities. It is the goal of all members of the Interfraternity Council of Bowling Green State University to be positive leaders on campus.

The College Panhellenic Conference will be hosting its formal recruitment process! If you want to engage in one of these recruitment processes, register before it's too late.  The College Panhellenic Conference is the coordinating body of the 11 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters at BGSU. Panhellenic membership at BGSU is an experience that will shape your college career and provide value beyond your years as a Falcon. Fraternity and sorority life has become an integral part of the University's culture and tradition, and our community is proud to uphold the values of what it means to be Greek! Membership in any Panhellenic chapter will offer opportunities for individual growth, scholarship, service, and life-long membership. As one of the largest women's organizations on campus, we strive to ensure the Panhellenic community upholds its daily traditions and excellence. Together, we maintain a dedication to putting academics first and giving back to the community!

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.

The Biggest Back to School Poster Sale! Thousands of posters to choose from! Music, movie, fine arts, humor, nature, motivational, fantasy, 3D, and much much more!  ------------------------ 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.

In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University. Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A. Register Now! 

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

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)-produced film It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health is designed to raise awareness about mental health issues commonly experienced by students and is intended to be used as part of a school’s educational program to encourage help-seeking. By featuring real stories and experiences, It’s Real conveys that depression and other mental health conditions are real illnesses that can be managed through specific treatments and interventions. It encourages students to be mindful of the state of their mental health, to acknowledge and recognize when they are struggling and to take steps to seek help. To register visit, https://forms.office.com/r/UkFQnai53R

BGSU Volleyball vs Brown

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity for a casual chat on feminism, its historical waves and what being a feminist means to you. Light snacks will be provided. 

Our chapter will be taking our giant flag to Anthony Wayne High School to present at one of their games. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/anthony-wayne-flag-presentation

Welcome Role Playing Gamers! Or welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Come join us for the first event of the year and meet up with others who enjoy TTRPGs. Come talk to exec members, ask questions, and play fun games with others of similar interests! We hope to see you there to connect with others and the exec board!  Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/welcome-back-with-bgrpg

BGSU Men's Soccer vs Northern Illinois Explore our Men's Soccer Calendar for more exciting games to attend! ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page. ------------------------ 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.

Join the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity to kickoff Latino/a/x Heritage Month by learning basic salsa steps from 7-8PM and then join us for live music from Dayton Salsa Project from 8-10PM to put your new dance moves into practice or just hangout and enjoy the music! ------------------------ Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun! 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.

Come help the campus community kick off Latino/a/x Heritage Month this Friday, Sept. 13 with a FREE salsa dance lesson from Latin Dance Toledo from 7-8 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom and stay for live music by Dayton Salsa Project from 8-10 p.m..  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 at access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.