Bowling Green State University

Events: September 13, 2025

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Guided Alumni Campus Tours

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Enjoy a 30-minute overview of campus on board a BGSU shuttle with a tour guide to point out all the sights.  Tours leave from the southwest corner of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, outside of Starbucks at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.    
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Interested in Joining a Multicultural Greek Organizations?

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Online intent to join form

The MGC intent to join form will be open May 22 through Oct. 1. Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is a governing body that oversees multicultural or culturally-based fraternities and sororities on college and university campuses. The MGC organizations at BGSU include Omega Phi Alpha, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., and Phi Mu Alpha. If you are interested in joining one of these organizations, fill out the intent to join form to receive more information. At Bowling Green State University, the Multicultural Greek Council is a place for our organizations with a spotlight on equality, diversity, and progress to gather and lead the efforts for the campus. These organizations promote the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and refugees, LatinX and Hispanic populations, and many more. Together, they provide hands-on service to these causes and bring education to our fraternity and sorority community about pressing issues and crises. Questions? Check out some FSL frequently asked questions or email fsloffice@bgsu.edu. 
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Reunion: AYA Salzburg

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Shatzel Hall

9:30- Welcome Brunch  Start your day at the Welcome Brunch on the Shatzel Hall Porch beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones and ease into the day with great company and conversation. At 10:30 a.m., enjoy a special guest speaker – a meaningful highlight of the reunion experience. 5:00 p.m.- Bratwurst and Beer  Later in the evening, unwind at Arlyn’s Good Beer for a casual hangout featuring Salzburg Alumni Lager, a 50/50 raffle, giant Jenga, cornhole and plenty of great conversation. Whether you join for the morning, the evening or both, it’s a day built around reconnection and celebration. Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Sept. 2 by emailing lindav@bgsu.edu
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Sign Up for the Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Online Recruitment Application

Students are able to sign up from May 22 through Sept. 14. The  Interfraternity Council will be hosting its formal recruitment process! If you would like to engage in this recruitment process, register before it's too late. The Interfraternity Council is the coordinating and governing body for its member chapters. The mission of the Interfraternity Council at BGSU is to obtain and continuously build men who are committed to upholding and representing the values of academic excellence, civic engagement, leadership, accountability to shared standards, and positive relations within the community. The IFC establishes and coordinates all recruitment activities, promotes, and supervises academic achievement, governs the actions of its member chapters, and promotes community service projects throughout the year and establishes bonds and maintains a common ground with all fraternities. It is the goal of all members of the Interfraternity Council of Bowling Green State University to be positive leaders on campus. Questions before signing up for recruitment? Check out some FSL frequently asked questions or email fsloffice@bgsu.edu.  The Interfraternity Council will host its formal recruitment process from Sept. 14-21.
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Sign up for Panhellenic Primary Recruitment

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Online Recruitment Application

Students are able to sign up from May 22 through Sept. 14. The College Panhellenic Conference will be hosting its formal recruitment process! If you want to engage in one of these recruitment processes, register before it's too late. The College Panhellenic Conference is the coordinating body of the 10 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters at BGSU. Panhellenic membership at BGSU is an experience that will shape your college career and provide value beyond your years as a Falcon. Fraternity and sorority life has become an integral part of the University's culture and tradition, and our community is proud to uphold the values of what it means to be Greek! Membership in any Panhellenic chapter will offer opportunities for individual growth, scholarship, service, and life-long membership. As one of the largest women's organizations on campus, we strive to ensure the Panhellenic community upholds its daily traditions and excellence. Together, we maintain a dedication to putting academics first and giving back to the community! Questions before signing up for recruitment? Check out some FSL frequently asked questions or email fsloffice@bgsu.edu.  Panhellenic recruitment will take place Sept. 18 through Sept. 21. 
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Want to join one of our NPHC Organizations?

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

The NPHC intent to join form will be open May 22 through Oct. 1. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization composed of nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations (BGLOs) or sororities and fraternities. NPHC was founded in 1930 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., with the purpose of fostering unity and cooperation among its member organizations and advocating for the interests of Black college students. To learn more about NPHC, fill out the intent to join form. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is an umbrella organization for nine historically black, inter/national Greek-lettered organizations that evolved during a period when African-Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded to other college students. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. The individual member is also expected to align with a graduate and/or alumni chapter, following graduation from college to perpetuate the purpose of the council and their individual organizations. Questions? Check out some FSL frequently asked questions or email fsloffice@bgsu.edu. 
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BiG Breakfast

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 9am

The Oaks, Social House

Start your Homecoming Weekend Saturday morning off at the BiG Breakfast! Catch up with former classmates, relax with your family and friends, connect with campus leadership and enjoy a laid-back breakfast to kick off the day. Event Highlights Alumni College Buttons – Upon arrival, you'll receive a button representing your college of graduation, making it easy to connect with leadership and fellow alumni. Mimosa Flights – Sip on customizable mimosa flavors, including non-alcoholic options, all crafted by BGSU Dining for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. A Fresh Take on Tradition This year, the BiG Breakfast moves to Social House, creating a new and inviting atmosphere for meaningful connections and memorable moments. Whether reminiscing about college days or engaging in new conversations, this event offers a great opportunity to enjoy good company in a welcoming setting. ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.
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Dave Wottle Homecoming 5K Race

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 9am

Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle, Alumni Gateway

We have received an overwhelming response to the Dave Wottle 5k! Registration will close at midnight on Sunday, Sept. 7 and we will not be accepting walk-ups on race day. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a Homecoming tradition with a new name! Formerly the Freddie and Frieda 5K, this fan-favorite event now honors legendary Falcon and Olympic gold medalist Dave Wottle ‘73, who captured the world’s attention with his iconic 800-meter victory in 1972.  The 5K kicks off at the Alumni Gateway and winds through campus, finishing near McDonald Hall – just steps from the BiG Breakfast at The Oaks. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or enjoying a fun walk with family, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Stick around after the race for the 100-meter Kids Dash, perfect for our youngest Falcons!    ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.
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Donuts with the Dean

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 9am

The Oaks, Social House

As part of our Saturday morning BiG Breakfast, take time to reconnect or meet your college’s dean. This event is a chance to build connections, ask questions, learn about the college’s current programs and initiatives, and enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts as you fuel up for a day of Homecoming fun.
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All-Alumni Celebration

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10am to 1pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, BGSU Letters

Welcome home, Falcons! Stroll through our All-Alumni Celebration – a charming “neighborhood” in the heart of campus, where each tent along Decades Drive represents a different era of BGSU pride. Reconnect with classmates, flip through vintage yearbooks and relive the memories that made your Falcon days unforgettable.  Whether you graduated in the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s or ‘10s, you can expect fun, friendly faces and a whole lot of orange and brown spirit. Also, be sure to visit the Golden Falcons tent, a cozy spot for our alumni celebrating 50+ years. This is your chance to celebrate your place in the BGSU family!  We especially want to welcome our graduates celebrating milestone anniversaries. If you graduated 5, 10, 15, 20 or more years ago, make this the year you come back to commemorate your BGSU experience. 
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Falconland

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10am to 1pm

Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle

A Homecoming favorite, Falconland brings families, alumni, and the community together for a day of hands-on activities, campus exploration and family-friendly fun.  What to Expect Kid Zone – Inflatables, face painting, caricatures, and more. Live Falcon Experience – See this incredible bird up close. Science & Exploration – Visit the herpetology and marine biology labs for interactive experiences. Tours – Stroll through campus, hop on a pedal bike tour or connect with deans for a closer look at today’s academic programs through a program specific tour.  From family activities to campus traditions, Falconland brings the BGSU experience to life in a day full of discovery and fun. ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.
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Falconland: Kid Zone

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10am to 1pm

Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle

The Kid Zone at Falconland is packed with high-energy, family-friendly fun. Whether you're bringing little Falcons or just feeling like one yourself, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! What’s in store: 🎈 Inflatables for all-day bouncing fun 🎪 Bubble Circus that will wow and amaze 📸 Spin Cam to capture the fun in motion 🧑‍🎨 Face Painting & Caricatures for playful keepsakes 🦅 Live Falcon Experience – up close with our feathered friends 🏈 BGSU Athletics Activities for young sports fans Bring the kiddos, bring the energy—and prepare for smiles all around!   ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.
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Kids Dash

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10am

The Oaks, Social House

Lace-up your shoes and fly like a Falcon around this year's Kids Dash course.  Be sure to stick around after the Dave Wottle Homecoming 5k for a 100-meter Kids Dash! Participants in the Kids Dash will receive special stickers while supplies last. This is a free fun race for children! ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.
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Morning at the Museum

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10am to 1pm

University Hall

Start your Homecoming Saturday with a trip through discovery, creativity, and Falcon spirit at Morning at the Museum! Explore three exciting wings—science, art, and Falcon history—all in one unforgettable experience. These exhibits are brought to you by BGSU University Archives! What to Expect Falcon Pride: Walk through the history of Freddie and Frieda and see how our beloved mascots have evolved over the years. Take a photo with Freddie from your time at BGSU! Hands-On Science: Explore aviation with the science of flight, build hoop gliders, zoom in with microscopes, and experiment with forces of flight. Art & Imagination: Enjoy interactive activities from Imagination Station and spark your creativity. Live Falcon Encounter: Meet a real falcon up close for a one-of-a-kind experience. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off your Saturday with fun, learning, and plenty of orange and brown pride. Enter for a chance to win your own pair of Freddie Orange Converse. There will be so much to do at University Hall on Saturday Morning, you wnont want to miss this! 
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BGSU Hockey- Open Practice

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am

Slater Family Ice Arena

Hockey fans are invited to the Slater Family Ice Arena to watch the Falcons during an open practice. This is a great opportunity for all the alumni who used to spend their time at BGSU hockey games. Come see the team in action now as they prepare for the season! The current BGSU Hockey coaches afterwards will come into the stands to say hello once the ice session is complete! 
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Reunion: Alumni Band

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:30am

Doyt L. Perry Stadium

  All alumni band members and auxiliary are invited to join us for a great day of fellowship, marching, playing and more! Even if you aren’t marching, we would love to have you in attendance. Join one of the largest marching bands in the nation for a spectacular Homecoming 2025 weekend!    Alumni FMB Homecoming Schedule  -  Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025   9:30 a.m.              Registration / Check-in Opens                                  East Side of Stadium  10:30 a.m.            Alumni FMB Rehearsal                                              Doyt Perry Stadium  11:30 a.m.             FMB / Alumni FMB Combined Rehearsal                     Doyt Perry Stadium  12:30 p.m.            LUNCH on your own  3:00 p.m.             Alumni FMB Call Time                                               East Side of Stadium  3:30 p.m.             March to PreFlight  3:45 p.m.             FMB PreFlight Concert                                              West Side of Stadium  4:15 p.m.             Enter Stadium with FMB – DO NOT BE LATE!               Doyt Perry Stadium                         All Registered participants must enter at this time.  4:40 p.m.            PreGame Performance with FMB                                  Doyt Perry Stadium  5:00 p.m.            KICK OFF – Beat the Flames!                                    Doyt Perry Stadium  6:30 p.m.            Halftime Performance with FMB                                  Doyt Perry Stadium  8:00 p.m.            Game Ends / 5th Quarter Concert                              Doyt Perry Stadium    Game tickets for Alumni FMB guests  Purchase football game tickets for guests in the BGSU Band Alumni and Friends Sections. These tickets are intended for guests of registered alumni and seats will be next to the Falcon Marching Band. For seat upgrades, questions, comments or concerns please contact the ticket office at tickets@bgu.edu OR 419-372-0000.   
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Falcon Flames Vow Renewal Ceremony

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11am

Prout Chapel

Celebrate your BGSU love story where it all began! Join fellow Falcon Flames in a heartfelt vow renewal ceremony led by President Rogers in front of historic Prout Chapel. Couples will receive a commemorative certificate, special giveaways and the chance to capture the moment with a photo to cherish.  Please note that registration for this event has closed.
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Homecoming Planetarium Show Special: EXPLODING UNIVERSE

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11am to 12pm

BGSU Planetarium in the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  Come explore the Universe at the BGSU Planetarium with the show EXPLODING UNIVERSE.  Explosions fill the Universe, from the Big Bang, to exploding stars, black holes, colliding galaxies, the great collision that created the Moon, and even super volcanoes here on Earth.  Witness them all shaping and re-shaping the Universe during this show.   $2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.
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Reunion: Mascot Alumni

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:30am

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 201

$20
BGSU is throwing the ultimate celebration for Freddie Falcon’s 75th birthday — and you’re invited to make it unforgettable! As part of our Homecoming festivities, we’re hosting a special Mascot Alumni Reunion to honor the legacy you helped create. You brought Freddie and Frieda to life and now it’s time to return to campus, reconnect with fellow alumni and kick off what we hope becomes a cherished annual tradition. JOIN US TO CELEBRATE AND BE CELEBRATED! REGISTER TODAY 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Mascot Alumni Lunch Reconnect with fellow Freddie and Frieda alumni over lunch in Room 201 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Alumni Tailgate Tent   Enjoy music, giveaways and Falcon spirit alongside fellow mascots and friends.  5:00 p.m. | Game Time  Two complimentary game tickets are reserved in a dedicated section for our Mascot Alumni. Don’t miss halftime – because we’re celebrating YOU with special on-field recognition.  For questions, contact us at alumni@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8322. 
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