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.  

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Learn taijutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art focused on self-awareness and natural body movement for self-defense. Taijutsu involves unarmed techniques for striking, kicking, blocking, grappling and throwing, traditional weapon techniques, and methods of evasion and escape from dangerous situations.  Who can attend? Open to BGSU students, faculty and staff, ages 14 and up.   All ability levels are welcome Why you should attend Classes are conducted in a supportive environment through which participants can improve their physical, menta, and spiritual well-being. How to attend Drop in to join this 6-7:30 p.m. class hosted on Tuesday class  between Jan. 14-April 29. (Class will not be hosted during spring break.) Class is hosted in the Martial Arts Studio (#38) in the sub-basement at the Student Rec Center Advance registration is not required. Wear comfortable clothing.  About the instructor Instructed by BGSU Chief Well-Being Officer, Ben Batey. Ben is a licensed instructor with over 20 years of experience in the art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and currently holds the rank of 6th degree black belt. For More Information, contact Ben Batey at bbatey@bgsu.edu.

The Midterm Grading Period runs from Feb. 24-March 16. Midterm grades help you answer the question, “What would my final grade be if the semester ended today?” Instructors can submit grades at any time throughout this period, so you should check your grades often. Midterm grade details can help provide insight to adjust your academic performance. 

  The Center for Women and Gender Equity is partnering with Wood County Hospital for their annual donation drive! Donated items will benefit the Wood County Hospital SANE Department and Community Outreach programs. We are seeking new hygiene products, clothing, and other items, including but not limited to:  Tissues Shampoo/conditioner Soap Deodorant Washcloths Towels Lotion Toothbrushes/toothpaste Hair brushes/combs Mouthwash Toilet paper Menstrual products Laundry soap/pods and dryer sheets Hats Gloves Footwear (shoes and socks) Pregnancy clothing Winter clothing Sweats/sweatshirts Blankets Sleeping bags (for 0-10 degree cool weather) Water resistance coats/clothing Coats/jackets (adults) Boots If you wish to donate, you can buy items from the Donation Drive Wishlist and have them delivered to the CWGE or drop off donations in 280 Hayes Hall. The donation drive runs for the whole month of February.   

As part of Bowling Green State University’s annual Black History Month celebration and programming, the University will host its 25th Black Issues Conference (BIC). The conference will focus on the theme “Reviving, Renewing, Rebuilding." This year’s conference will feature keynote speaker Hill Harper and a closing performance by world-renowned jazz musicians. Registration for this event is now closed. An overview of the schedule and session descriptions, can be found here. Conference highlights Honoring 100 years of the life and legacy of BGSU writer-in-residence (1978) and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethnic Studies (1979) James Baldwin Celebrating the skills, talents and contributions of the Black community Spotlighting prominent alumni, faculty, faculty emeriti and community members With an emphasis on life and career design, the event’s lead sponsor is the Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections, which serves all Bowling Green students in preparation for a lifetime of careers through coaching, employment services and connections with companies and alumni. Panel discussions at the event will include how alumni have used the skills they gained during their college experience in their careers and community engagement.  We look forward to this day of dialogue and connection as part of Black History Month programming. Please email bic@bgsu.edu for more information. 

Audition Day for prospective DMA candidates. 

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in BTSU 207 for the Women of Color Leadership Summit, an annual event that brings women of color activist-scholars to BGSU to discuss the contributions women of color have made to leadership, activism, and advocacy in their communities and more broadly. This year, the CWGE is collaborating with the Center for Student Connection and Opportunity to integrate the Women of Color Leadership event into the 25th annual Black Issues Conference--allowing us to create a Women of Color Leadership track with invited panelists in the morning sessions and other presenters in the afternoon.  This year, our panel includes Ash Moon, the Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist and Shelter Advocate at The Cocoon; licensed independent social worker, community advocate, and champion for health equity, BreAnn Nelson; and Kelli Daniels, owner and lead consultant of JAYRAMON LLC. Guest speakers will participate in a moderated panel from 9:30-10:25 am, followed by an in-depth Q&A session from 10:30 - 11:25 am. If you are unable to attend the first session, you may still attend the second.  To RSVP, please contact cwge@bgsu.edu and indicate if you would like to attend virtually or in-person.   

Stop in Falcon Square, North, and grab a FREE bite to eat and chat with Dean Dr. Carter about how your semester is going! 

Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a Winter Welcome Clubs and Organizations Involvement Fair for students. This is a great opportunity to get connected to a variety of student organizations. 

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)  Session Type: Interactive Workshop  Session Category: Pedagogical Innovation  Duration: 1.5 hours  Location: Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  Join us for an engaging workshop on using Canvas Studio software within the Canvas LMS! Participants will learn to identify key features of Canvas Studio and discover how to record and edit videos. Additionally, the workshop will cover creating in-video quizzes and discussions, applying auto-closed captions, and utilizing student analytics. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with practical skills to create interactive and accessible video content for their courses. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching with Canvas Studio!  In this session, you will:  Identify Canvas Studio features.   Discover how to record and edit videos.   Create in-video quizzes & discussions.   Apply auto-closed captions.   Utilize student analytics.   To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 CFE-Facilitated 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. 

Level Up Your Self-Care Jan 21st – April 29| Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm | BTSU 427   No session: March 4th (Tuesday)   Join us for an enriching journey that explores gaming's positive impact on various aspects of life. Embrace gaming as a means of self-care and personal growth, uncovering the diverse dimensions of gaming while nurturing your well-being. Experience the magic that happens when gaming and self-care unite!  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.

Aqua Zumba  January 14 – April 29| No class during Spring Break, March 4  Available on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Cooper Pool   In addition to the physical health benefits of exercise, regular physical activity can positively impact your brain function, boost your mood, and help reduce stress, along with many other enhancements to mental health. Join us for these fun, low-impact movement sessions.  Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel    Interested in hosting a free Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class?  Request a session at www.bgsu.edu/thrive or contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible. For More Information Karyn Smith, MPH Health Educator, BGSU Department of Recreation and Wellness Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness     

"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.

Looking for a place to unwind with friends or meet new people? Whether you love cards, board games, cornhole or puzzles, check out Game Night in the RAD every Tuesday from 6-8pm. Hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors, Game Nights in the RAD strive to help students prioritize their well-being and connections. Popcorn will be provided! Game Nights in the RAD begin January 28th and continue until April 22nd. Snacks will be provided! For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533  

Calling all student organization treasurers and finance leads—this two-night certification program is for YOU! Gain the skills and strategies to: 💡 Manage your organization’s finances 💡 Apply for campus funding 💡 Plan effective fundraisers 💡 And so much more! To earn your Finance Certification, you must attend one Session A and one Session B: 📅 Session A: 2/24, BTSU 316 2/25, BTSU 316 📅 Session B: 2/26, BTSU 316 2/27, BTSU 315 ⏰ All sessions run from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM and include dinner! This is the perfect opportunity for both new and returning treasurers to level up their skills. Register today to secure your spot! Have questions? Email engage@bgsu.edu for assistance.

Student chamber jazz ensembles will perform during Jazz Week. This event is free and open to the public. LIVESTREAM LINK PROGRAM LINK