An unprecedented exhibition featuring nearly 100 works of art from BGSU’s permanent collection and faculty, staff, and alumni that celebrate the exhilaration of artistic exploration of Italy. Curated by BGSU Art History students in the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery inside the BGSU Fine Arts Center. Free and open to all!  Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11AM-4PM

Keep your mind sharp by taking a quick study break! Join us for free grab-and-go snacks, perfect to help you de-stress and recharge during finals week.   Don’t let finals week “burst your bubble!” Studies have shown that chewing gum can enhance your attention, mood, and productivity. Grab a pack of gum for that extra boost of encourage-mint as you power through your exams!   Find us in Falcon Square, where we're making sure your brain is well-fed for success!

  Need a break? Campus Engagement & Student Life wants to help make exam week a little easier for students by taking a break to destress with coloring. Coloring helps reduce stress by calming the brain and activating different parts of the cerebral hemispheres, leading to a meditative and mindful state. This can decrease anxiety, lower heart rate and respiration, improve sleep, and reduce physical tension. It provides a low-pressure, screen-free activity that distracts from worries, stimulates creativity, and is an inexpensive way to relax.    Join us for a relaxing, creative, and informal day that is dedicated to mindfulness and stress relief through coloring. We'll provide a variety of coloring pages, pencils, markers and even some meditative music. No artistic experience required- just a willingness to relax!      

Graduate students, want to share your research from this year? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition is a great place to hone your presentation and research communication skills while sharing your knowledge in three minutes using a single static PowerPoint slide. You will want to use language that someone who is not in your field will still understand. Register for the 3MT Competition today! The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 6 (entries received after that date will be considered if space is available). If selected, competitors need to submit their presentation slide by 5 p.m. on Feb. 13. Competition Details The BGSU competition will be held on Feb. 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the BTSU Theatre (Room 206) and will offer the following prizes: 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $200 The first-place winner will also be entered into the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3MT competition, held on March 27, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. Learn more about how The Three Minute Thesis works and what to expect by checking out the full competition details.

Take a break and hit the ice during this budget-friendly weekday skating session, perfect for a midday refresh. Offered Monday through Friday, it’s a quick, energizing way to glide through your lunch hour or get in some casual practice. Whether you're sneaking in a solo skate or bringing a friend, you won’t find a cooler deal. Admission is just $3, with skate rental available for an additional $3 – no reservations are needed!

In his Amazon #1 best-selling book, The Medic’s Wife, author Edmund (Ed) Kruszynski delivers a spellbinding epic that rivals the grit of Band of Brothers and the unspoken heroism of The Greatest Generation. This unforgettable story will transport you through time, ignite your passion for history, and captivate your heart with a love story for the ages. Ed will be joining us as part of our WWII Lecture Series, sharing his parents’ story through a captivating presentation. His talk weaves together real-life testimonies, first-person accounts, interviews, and rare, never-before-seen WWII photographs. His newest book, Unbreakable, is the #1 New Release in WWII Biographies. The story tells of Rafel, a Holocaust survivor, whose story of fight and courage reminds us of the importance of remembering. If your parents or grandparents lived through the WWII era, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

⚠️ Oops! We had a mixup. There will be coffee and cookies at Jerome Library at 8 p.m. instead. Apologies. 🙁     Take a Break Need a break from finals stress? Join us for a cozy escape! 🌟 Hot Chocolate Bar: Warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa—customize it with marshmallows, whipped cream and more! ☕ Cookies Unwind, enjoy some treats and take a moment for yourself—you’ve earned it! 🧸✨