2025 New Student Housing Giveaway! 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 the 2025-26 Housing and Dining Agreement between Jan. 6 through April 30, 2025. You must be a new student admitted to BGSU for the Fall 2025 Semester to qualify. The month you sign your Housing and Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected. Jan. 6-31 = 4 total entries Feb. 1-28 = 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 and Dining Agreement on Jan. 6 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, Kohl 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 by 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, 2025, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancellations after May 1, 2025, 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.  

Calling all Falcons! Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion at BGSU Firelands is sponsoring a Valentine’s Day coloring contest now through Feb. 10. Show your artistic coloring skills and enter for a chance to win Cinemark Theatre gift cards - just in time to take someone special out for Valentine’s Day!   Download the coloring contest picture or visit the Student Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion office in George Mylander Hall to pick up a copy.   BGSU Firelands Student Coloring Contest Guidelines 1. All artists must be currently enrolled BGSU Firelands students. 2. All artists must color the same picture (provided by Student Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion.) 3. Artists may pick up or download their coloring picture between Jan. 21 - Feb. 7 in Student Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, GMH 135, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.) 4. All completed entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 and returned to Student Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, GMH 135, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.) 5. Each artist can submit a total of one entry. 6. Pictures must be colored with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. 7. Each entry will be displayed without the participant’s name in Falcon Square until the end of the contest. 8. Entries will be reviewed, and winner’s will be announced on Friday, Feb. 14 by 5 p.m. 9. Entries will be judged on creativity, coloring skill, and overall appeal. 10. Three winning artists will be contacted via their BGSU email address as soon as the judges reach a decision. Each winner will receive four Cinemark theatre gift cards.  

The Early Alert Period runs from January 27 to February 9th. Early Alerts help you answer the question "HOW am I doing?" early in the semester so your Student Success Team can help you through any barriers you may be facing. Learn more about Early Alerts here: https://www.bgsu.edu/academic-advising/student-resources/early-alert-and-midterm-grading.html

"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.

Facilitators:   Debipreeta Rahut, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Media & Communication, CFE Graduate Assistant for Professional Development  John Acquaful, Ph.D. student, School of Media & Communication, CFE Graduate Assistant for Professional Development  Session Type: Panel Discussion  Session Category: Equity & Access, Pedagogical Innovation, Success & Belonging  Duration: 60 minutes  Location: Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  Curious about how AI is reshaping the student experience? Hear directly from undergraduate and graduate students as they share how AI tools are influencing their studies, classroom dynamics, and even their daily lives. You'll gain insight into the benefits and challenges students face as they navigate AI-enhanced learning environments. This panel will offer a unique window into AI's real-world impact on education.  In this session, you will:  Describe how AI tools are impacting students' learning experiences and daily lives.  Identify key benefits and challenges students face when using AI in their coursework.  Reflect on how AI might change your own teaching, work, or learning environment.  This session is part of the AI in Higher Ed Series offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the AI in Higher Ed email signature stamp.  To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 AI in Higher Ed Series CFE Session Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.  To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (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. 

Join us January 30, 2025 for the Red Cross Blood Drive at BGSU Firelands.   According to the Red Cross about 328 million people currently live in the U.S. Each year, approximately 6.8 million people in the U.S donate blood. Annually, this adds up to about 13.6 million units of whole blood collected for donation in the U.S. The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood cell components to donors. Your blood donations are used for patients in need of surgery, cancer treatment and transfusions for blood loss from traumatic injuries.   Need an Appointment Schedule Today: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=44839

Mindful Moments January 13th– May 1st | Virtual   Mondays 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays 12 – 12:30 pm   No session: Jan. 20th (Monday), Mar. 3rd (Monday), Mar. 6th (Thursday)   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_4MkRBUYx5b18VyC   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 

Research 101: Work Smarter, Not Harder  Facilitators:  Tamia Jackson, Assistant Teaching Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian  Meli Taylor, Assistant Teaching Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian  Session Type: Information Session  Session Category: Scholarship  Duration: 1 hour  Location: Online via Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  Research can be stressful, but University Libraries have the resources and information experts to make the process less painful. In this session, librarians will demonstrate the basics of conducting research through the library collections and databases. They will also discuss the many services and resources available to both on-campus and distance graduate students.    In this session, you will learn how to:  Identify the library and research services available to graduate students and other members of the BGSU teaching and learning community.  Locate the variety of information tools available on the library website.  This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp.  To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 University Libraries CFE Session Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.  To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (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. 

Navigating college as a commuter or transfer student comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to do it alone! Stop by these new Office Hours hosted by Holly Metzger, Coordinator of Orientation and Transitions. WHY ATTEND These hours are designed to help you: Build connections and feel more at home on campus Get personalized answers to your questions Discover resources to help balance school, work and life Find strategies to achieve your goals and thrive SPRING SCHEDULE Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon | BTSU 220 (Commuter Lounge) Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. | Library Lounge Take advantage of this opportunity to get support and succeed — see you there!

January 16 - April 24 | No class during Spring Break, March 6  Available on Thursdays from 1:30 – 2:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Studio B  Join Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback for an upbeat cardio drumming session - a high-energy, fun way to enjoy your body, build community, and enjoy new music! Sessions are appropriate for ALL bodies and fitness levels, no experience necessary, and can even be done in a chair.  Content Warning: Music often contains themes related to feminism and sexuality, and music may contain explicit language. For More Information Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

Facilitator(s):   Vivian J. Miller, PhD, MSSA, LSW, Associate Professor in Social Work , Social Work Program; Director of the Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, Department of Human Services, College of Health and Human Services  Stephanie Wladkowski, PhD, LISW, Professor in Social Work, Larry & Patty Benz Professor, Social Work Program; Advisory Board Member of the Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, College of Health and Human Services  Eric Cooke, PhD, Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice, Graduate Coordinator in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Program; Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, College of Health and Human Services  Session Type: Info Session  Session Category: Scholarship  Duration: 1 hour  Location: Online via Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  This session will assist you in developing your own professional 3-minute elevator pitch, which is essential for networking and presenting research succinctly. Additionally, you will learn how to develop engaging research presentations tailored to your audience, whether delivering qualitative or quantitative findings. The session covers best practices for both PowerPoint and poster presentations, emphasizing clear communication and visual appeal. During this session, you will engage in hands-on exercises to help refine your pitches and presentations, and you will leave this session with practical strategies to captivate and inform diverse audiences.  In this session, you will learn how to:  Engage your audience in a 3-minute elevator pitch that describes the importance of your work and why your work matters.   Create visually appealing and engaging poster presentations to report your research.   Create a Power Point presentation that reports your research in a captivating way.  To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.  To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (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. 

Find your community and make connections at Spring Campus Fest! Spring Campus Fest is a fair that features over 130 student organizations! When you get involved on campus, you not only enhance your BGSU experience but also have the chance to discover new sides of yourself. Curious what org you would match best with beforehand? Take our student org calculator! ✨Attend Campus Fest and have a chance to win one of our themed baskets:  Film Basket (polaroid camera, blanket etc.) 📸 Architecture Basket (Legos & Book Nook) 📚 Marine Basket (Whale Plushie, minature marine animals, etc) 🐳 Gamer Basket (Baldur's Gate or 2K24, card games etc.) 🎲 Artist Basket (Paint, sketchbook etc.) 🎨 No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be drawn from students who complete a connection card during the event!

This week's professional meeting will feature Marathon. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/weekly-meeting-15

We will be introducing our new board as well as making badge reels! Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/welcome-event-badge-reel-making

Culture and Code – Transforming Languages into Technological Performance Culture and Code brings the Brooklyn Motion Capture Dance Ensemble to BGSU for a collaborative project exploring the intersections of technology, ethics, and cultural expression. This project will encourage BGSU students to translate their cultural backgrounds into a digital realm through physicality and motion capture technology, resulting in interdisciplinary and immersive performances. Led by Brian Ellis, a creative coder and multi-instrumentalist, the ensemble consists of Erin Landers, movement director, and Melanie Holm, dancer and soprano, and together they will lead the residency, which will broaden students’ perspectives on artistic expression by integrating dance and technology to create movement-based musical interfaces. The workshop for the technology will be held on Jan 28th 3.30 – 5.20pm at Chorale Room, and the performance will be on Jan 30th 8-9pm at Bryan Hall. The event is supported by Ethnic Cultural Arts Program (ECAP) and BGSU College of Musical Arts. Curated by Dr. Piyawat Louilarpprasert, Assistant Professor in Composition.