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.  

Part of Hansen Musical Arts Series, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will present masterclasses for our CMA students. Free and open to the public. Masterclass 1: 10:00-12:00, Bryan Recital Hall (Graduate and Fulton String Quartets) Masterclass 2: 10:00-12:00, Kobacker Hall (3 different piano trios) Masterclass 3: 1:30-3:30, Kobacker Hall (4 pianists) Masterclass 4: 3:00-4:00, Room 3010 (cello masterclass) Masterclass 5: 3:00-4:00, Kelly Hall (violin class)      

The Office of Health and Wellness provides this designated time and place to have private conversations with health professional, Danielle VanFleet, HIV Testing Coordinator, about safer sex. Bring your questions and discuss concerns on topics such as disease prevention, sexuality and reproductive health, contraception options, relationships, and risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections. FREE Safer Sex Kits and free condoms are available during the sessions to all BGSU students. Call 419.372.9355 for your appointment or walk-ins are always welcome A real name is not needed when making an appointment FREE and Confidential HIV Testing - 30-minute results If getting multiple STI tests, results may take more than 30-minutes LGBTQ+ Friendly and Affirming FREE condoms for BGSU students and FREE Safer Sex Kits Consultations and testing conducted at the Student Recreation Center. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis testing is now available for free. Spring 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year. January 15, February 5, 19, March 19, April 2, 16 Bring a photo ID to the appointment

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Rebecca Stanwick, Assistant Teaching Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian  Session Type: Interactive Workshop  Session Category: Scholarship  Duration: 1 hour  Location: Online via Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  Writing a literature review for an article, thesis, or dissertation can be daunting, especially if you’ve never written one before. Where do you even start? What should you include? In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to determine an appropriate scope for your literature review, how to organize your sources to make writing a breeze, and strategies for identifying themes in your sources.    In this session, you will learn how to:   Categorize sources by theme to organize your literature review.   Determine an appropriate source for your literature review.   Identify the scope of your literature review.   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. 

Every CGI software has to come from someone.  Also, "Knuckles" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" might alter the pre-production side of VFX for good. Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/commercially-available-cgi-software-that-was-once-proprietary-why-in-house-vfx-studios-might-be-the-future-of-vfx-pre-production-and-cgi-asset-sharing

TEDxBGSU is a local, independently organized TEDx event at Bowling Green State University that strives to re-create the unique experience found at TED. At its core, our aim is to foster “ideas worth spreading.” TEDxBGSU seeks to amplify the voices of students, faculty, staff, and community members of Bowling Green to share new ideas and inspire change. Check out the Speaker Line-up for the day .  Register today for the event!

BGSU “Grad Daze” will be held on Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Falcon Outfitters inside the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Caps and gowns will be available to purchase, and you can pick up honors cords (if eligible) at this time. Falcon Outfitters is open daily for you to purchase your cap and gown, or other graduation items.  Items are also available online. If you have further questions regarding Falcon Outfitters merchandise, call 419-372-2851 or toll free 866-517-9766.  

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students.  For virtual Let's Talk, contact the Counseling Center to secure a time.  Virtual Let's Talk consultations are not scheduled more than 24 hours in advance. 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.  Call 419-372-2081 to Schedule your Let's Talk Appointment 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.

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.  May 19 - August 6 | No class May 26  Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in the Jerome Library, Room 142   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 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  

Facilitator: Audrey Conway Roberts, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership, and Foundations in the College of Education and Human Development & CFE Faculty Associate    Session Type: Dialogue Session  Session Category: Equity & Access, Outcomes & Assessment  Duration: 1.5 hours  Location: Zoom  Description & Learning Outcomes:  Awareness of culturally and socially responsible assessments in higher education is critical, as many of the assessments typically used in the classroom are grounded in the language, experiences, and values of the dominant White culture in the United States. Understanding how students from multicultural backgrounds experience assessment in the classroom and adapting assignments to be more responsible will enrich the classroom experience. In this session, we will unpack emerging work in the field of culturally and socially responsible assessment to better understand how to create and adapt classroom assignments for positive and diverse engagement.   During this session, you will learn how to:    Identify theoretical perspectives on assessment and diverse classrooms.   Recognize bias and sensitivity issues in current classroom assessments.   Foster greater student engagement in assessments.   Attendees are encouraged but not required to bring an assessment they have considered modifying to discuss during the session.  To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Faculty Associate 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.   

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.

Break free from your study routine and join us for an epic game night at the library! We're transforming our space into the ultimate hangout spot, complete with FREE SNACKS to fuel your gaming adventures! We've got everything you need for an awesome night, including 30+ games to choose from. 📍 Challenge your friends to classic strategy showdowns in Chess, Risk or Monopoly 🃏 Get wild with party favorites like Exploding Kittens, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and Sushi Go 🎲 Test your luck with quick-play games like UNO, Yahtzee and Skyjo 🧩 Flex your mental muscles with Scattergories, Bananagrams and Sequence Whether you're a competitive strategist, a party game enthusiast, or just looking to unwind with some games, we've got your gaming style covered. No need to bring anything except your A-game.

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.

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.

Dr. Robert Satterlee, piano, will present a recital as part of our weekly Faculty Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public. LIVESTREAM LINK PROGRAM LINK