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.  

BGSU Women's Basketball vs MAC Tournament Quarterfinal

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. 

We will begin the spring semester in film club by going deeper into why professional film and TV CGI takes so long to render, and how a VFX-heavy film gets edited. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/explaining-the-common-shaders-and-render-passes-in-cgi-how-to-edit-a-vfx-heavy-film

Don't miss the latest installment in the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) Research Seminar Series! Dr. Amy French will present her research, titled "The Balance of Being Cool and Knowledgeable," with delves into the perspectives of Black women teaching in higher education doctoral programs. This thought-provoking session will explore how these educators navigate balancing authority, expertise and cultural relevance in academic environments. Key Insights from Dr. French Dr. French's presentation will offer valuable insights into the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black women in academia, particularly within doctoral programs. It's an essential conversation for anyone interested in equity in higher education. Why You Should Attend Gain a deeper understanding of Black women's experience in higher education. Explore strategies for navigating authority and cultural relevance in the classroom. Participate in an interactive discussion and network with fellow academics. RSVP and Event Details Please RSVP by contacting cwge@bgsu.edu. Please indicate whether you plan to attend in person or via Zoom meeting. Don't miss out! RSVP today and engage with Dr. Amy French's important research! ------ Women’s History Month This event is part of Women’s History Month at BGSU. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to honor, celebrate and learn more about women’s history all month long.

  SciENcv: How to Create Your Biosketches and Communicate Your Scholarly Contributions Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) is a centralized system that allows researchers to develop and maintain biosketches for their grant proposals and annual reports.  In this interactive session, you will learn how to use SciENcv to document and communicate your scholarly contributions. Specifically, by completing this workshop, you should be able to: 1. Create and access your SciENcv account. 2. Use SciENcv to prepare a biosketch.  3. Export your biosketch. After providing a brief overview and introduction to SciENcv, we will provide a guided tutorial on how to create and access one’s SciENcv account. Next, workshop participants will receive guided assistance on how to use SciENcv to develop and export their biosketches.   

"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.

Feeling stressed or just need a pick-me-up? Join the BGSU PAWS Team for a weekly dose of joy and relaxation! These incredible therapy dogs and their amazing handlers are here to brighten your Wednesdays. 📅 When: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. 📍 Where: Market at Jerome 🗓 Kicks Off: Jan. 15 (No session on March 5) Don’t miss this pawfect opportunity to de-stress, meet new furry friends, and start your week off right! Come for the fluff, stay for the smiles! 🐕✨ Got questions? Email Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 for more info. Visit the BGSU PAWS TEAM web page to learn how to request a therapy dog visit, become a volunteer and more! 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.

Bowling Green Panera... Round 2!Come snack on some delicious salads and soups, all while benefiting the future of RAIL! 25% of your purchase will go towards our organization for future events, site visits, and more!Bring the flyer attached in person, or use code FUND4U on the Panera mobile app or website for carry-out or delivery orders. Be sure to share this with your professors, friends, and classmates! Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/resort-and-attraction-industry-leaders-panera-fundraiser-bowling-green

SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) Game Night, hosted by Professor Lynn Halterman, will involve students forming teams to compete in an online simulation focusing on sales and logistics. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/sap-game-night

Need a location to study with your friends? Want to work on a group project? Or just want to be around other students to hold yourself accountable? Take action by coming to study in the Radbill Center on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm. These study sessions will be hosted by Life Design Student Ambassadors who bring fun energy to long study nights! Study Nights in the Rad begin January 29th and continue until April 23rd. Snacks will be provided! The Radbill Center, known as the RAD, is a space for all students to find their place on campus. With a coffee (and tea and hot chocolate) station, along with tables and comfortable seating, the RAD is a great place to hang out, study, work on group projects or relax! Open 8 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday, and 8 am - 5 pm on Friday. For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533.

We will be learning about traditional tea ceremonies and tasting tea! RSVP link - https://forms.gle/fqPzKXZvQg2ySyk9A Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/tea-ceremony

In celebration of the James Baldwin Centennial, poet and cultural critic Saeed Jones will give a poetry reading and lecture.  Saeed Jones is the author of the memoir HOW WE FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES (Simon & Schuster), winner of the 2019 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction and the poetry collection PRELUDE TO BRUISE (Coffee House Books), winner for the 2015 PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award for Poetry. His poetry and essays have appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times, Oxford American and GQ among other publications. His most recent book ALIVE AT THE END OF THE WORLD (Coffee House Press) won the 2023 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Poetry. Jones is also the 2024-2025 artist-in-residence in the Media, Health and Medicine program at Harvard Medical School. His next book HOME OUT THERE, a memoir, is forthcoming from Washington Square Press. He co-hosts the podcast VIBE CHECK with Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford.  

Get ready to hit the ice for an exciting season of adult hockey at Slater Family Ice Arena! Whether you're sharpening your skills or competing at a high level, our spring league offers fast-paced action and camaraderie for all players. Registration Players must be 18 years of age to register. Before a player is permitted to play in the first game, the following must be completed and on record with the Senior League Commissioner: Set up an online DASH account for Slater Family Ice Arena Pay in full online Signed Conduct and League Rules Agreement form Identification verified (repeated each game at check-in) USA hockey confirmed (online in DASH account) Fees $160 per player $80 per goalie Divisions Players must sign up for a division based on their skill level. Recreational Adult Development Division (RADD) - For players who are at the B-/C/D skill level. This league allows for more experienced players to assist with the pace of the game and help new players gain experience. Skilled Adult Division (SAD) - for more skilled players with past hockey experience in the A/B+ adult hockey level. League management has the final authority to place players into these divisions. Schedules The spring season will run from March 10- April 24, 2025. Games will be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Game times will be scheduled at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m. (and 11 p.m. as needed) Days and times are subject to change based on the number of teams in each league. Rosters Rosters may have up to 15 players, including goalies. League officials reserve the right to add players to any team with less than 15 players. Players are only allowed to play for one team. There is a limit of five (5) ACHA players from the 2022-23 season on a roster, regardless of the team/school they played for. Game Layout 3-minute pre-game warm-up. Three periods, 15 minutes each, running time. The clock will stop to enter penalties. The clock will stop with less than 2 minutes in the third period if the score is within two goals. If time is still left on the curfew clock and the game is tied, there will be a 3-man shootout, followed by a sudden death shootout as long as there is time left on the game curfew clock. All players must shoot once before any player shoots twice. If the game is tied with no time left on the curfew clock, the game will end in a tie. Time-Outs: Each team is allowed one 1-minute time-out per game. There are no time-outs during an overtime period. Rules Modified USA hockey rules apply, with the following exceptions: No Body checking No Slapshots Unintentional slapshots will result in a stoppage of play and the faceoff being taken in the offending team's defensive zone. Intentional slapshots or reoccurring offenses by one player will result in a minor penalty. Slap shots occur when a player’s stick comes above the knees while winding up shooting the puck. All slapshot calls are determined at the referee's discretion.

Our weekly Faculty Artist Series presents our Faculty Scholars in lectures on various topics. This event is free and open to the public. LIVESTREAM LINK PROGRAM LINK