Name: Black Swamp Arts Festival
Start: 2025-09-05
End: 2025-09-05
Location: Downtown BG

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Black Swamp Arts Festival

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

Three Days of Music, Art and Community—All for Free Celebrate creativity at Ohio’s largest free music festival—the Black Swamp Arts Festival! Enjoy three full days of live concerts, fine art shows, food vendors and local charm in the heart of downtown Bowling Green. This annual event is free and open to the public, making it the perfect weekend destination for students, faculty, and families! 👉Visit the Black Arts Swamp Website for more information. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

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Interested in Joining a Multicultural Greek Organizations?

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

Online intent to join form

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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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Sign Up for the Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

Online Recruitment Application

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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

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

Online Recruitment Application

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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?

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

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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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Welcome Back with Kermit: Coloring, Candy & Prizes

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

Jerome Library, 4th Floor

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Celebrate Kermit’s 70th Birthday with the Browne Popular Culture Library Kick off the new academic year with a splash of color, candy and creativity at the Browne Popular Culture Library (BPCL). In honor of Kermit the Frog’s 70th anniversary, we’re hosting a two-week raffle and interactive coloring display to welcome new and returning students to one of BGSU’s most unique campus spaces. What to Expect 🎨Coloring Sheets: Add your personal flair to our Kermit-themed coloring sheets and share your artwork on our display boards. 🎟️Raffle: Fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three e-gift cards (worth $25 each!). 🐸Kermit Exhibit: Discover more about the famous Muppet and Jim Henson (the Muppets creator) and explore the richness of BPCL’s collections, from toys to movie press kits and everything in between. 🍭Sweet Treats: Stop by our kickoff event on Friday, Aug. 22, for a green-themed candy bar—available while supplies last. Why Attend? Get to know the BPCL, a flexible space perfect for study, research and creative exploration. Engage with pop culture history in a fun, hands-on way. Enjoy giveaways, sweet treats and a chance to win prizes. The raffle, coloring sheet display, and exhibit will run for two weeks (Aug. 25 through Sept. 5). The winners of the raffle will be drawn on Friday, Sept. 5. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

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BGSU Firelands Falcon Friday!

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 8am to 5pm

BGSU Firelands, Various Campus Locations

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BGSU Firelands Falcon Fridays happen every single Friday. All are invited to wear their best orange and brown BGSU gear to spread falcon spirit. Running low on BGSU apparel? Falcon Outfitters in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union celebrates Falcon Friday every Friday during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Go online to take 20% off all regularly priced apparel each Friday!

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Research Town Halls

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 9am to 10am

BTSU, 314

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The Division of Research is hosting several Town Hall meetings to help jumpstart your Fall research and scholarly activity agendas. We are introducing many changes to better support your work (e.g. new processes, new internal funding, new professional development, new website). Come learn what’s new and let us know how we can better support you!

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Detailed Budget Development

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am

Virtual Event

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This workshop provides a deeper dive into the details of developing a budget for externally funded projects. In this session, you will have an opportunity to use the Division of Research’s new template to begin developing and refining your project’s budget.

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AI-Enhanced Assignments: Elevating Student Learning

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 11am to 12pm

Virtual Event

Free

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Discover how generative AI tools can be thoughtfully integrated into assignment design to deepen student engagement and promote higher-order thinking. In this interactive, hands-on session, you will: Explore practical strategies for enhancing assignments with AI. Apply those strategies by designing or redesigning an assignment that incorporates student use of AI. Draft an assignment aligned with Bloom’s higher-order cognitive skills. Why you should attend: Identify opportunities to integrate generative AI tools into assignment design to support higher-order cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Evaluate example assignments for alignment with learning outcomes and ethical use of AI in student work. Design or revise at least one assignment that incorporates student use of AI to enhance critical thinking, creativity, or problem-solving. To register for this event, use the Fall 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 one day before the event. To find out more information about this session, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website. If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (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.

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Resident Advisor Information Session

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 11am

Offenhauer

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Interested in becoming a Resident Advisor (RA) at BGSU? Join an RA Information Session to learn about the role, its benefits and how to stand out in the application process. Why Attend Attendance is optional but highly recommended. You’ll get tips to succeed in recruitment and selection, plus credit for your attendance during the application review. What You’ll Learn RA responsibilities and expectations Leadership and professional growth opportunities Benefits like housing and training Open to All Students Attend any session at any location. Just tell the front desk you’re there to learn about being an RA, and they’ll direct you. Take the First Step An RA role offers leadership experience, community impact and personal growth. Attend an information session and learn more about becoming a Resident Advisor today! Can't attend this date? Check out all the available information session dates.

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Explore BGSU's Graduate Programs

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

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In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University. Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A at the end of the session. Register Now!

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Cheap Skate

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 12:15pm to 1:15pm

Slater Family Ice Arena

Admissions: $3 | Skate rentals: $3

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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!

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Bowling Green State University Volleyball vs #23 Georgia Tech

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 1pm to 3pm

West Lafayette, Ind., Holloway Gymnasium

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Bowling Green State University Volleyball vs #23 Georgia Tech Streaming Video: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/georgia-tech-vs-bowling-green/1959040 https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24606&sport_id=18

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All College Convocation

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 2:30pm

Moore Musical Arts Center, Kobacker Hall

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Join us for CMA Convocation on Friday, September 5 at 2:30 p.m. in Kobacker Hall. We will introduce our new faculty and staff, as well as recognize the full faculty. Guest speaker Provost Ravi Krovi. LIVESTREAM LINK PROGRAM Prelude Music Student Jazz Combo Miles Anderson, Jonathan Guelfand, Thomas Johnston, Evan Palermo Welcome and Introductions William Mathis, Dean Musical Selection Trombone Concerto..................Henri Tomasi III. Tamborin Jeremy Marks, trombone Robert Satterlee, piano Remarks William Mathis, Dean Musical Selection Tricotism.................................Oscar Pettiford Aidan Plank, bass Ariel Kasler, guitar Dan Piccolo, drums and cymbals Guest Speaker Ravi Krovi, BGSU Provost and Senior Vice President BGSU Alma Mater assisted by Class of 2029 Alma Mater hear us; As we praise thy name; Make us worthy sons and daughters Adding to thy fame. Time will treat you kindly; Years from now you’ll be; Ever dearer in our hearts Our University. From your halls of ivy; To the campus scene; Chimes ring out with gladness; From our dear Bowling Green. When all is just a mem’ry; Of the by-gone days; Hear our hymn dear Alma Mater As thy name we praise.

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Alpha Eta Rho Interest Meeting

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Bowling Green Flight Center

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First interest meeting about the organization, what we stand for, who we are, our plans for the year, costs, and how to be a member! Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/alpha-eta-rho-interest-meeting

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Improv Preview Show

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 6:45pm to 8pm

Education Building Room 115

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Come get a taste of each improv team on campus! Join us for an hour long show featuring: The Plastic Shatners Lady Parts Improv Comedy Bad Genetics Improv See what style each team has and even consider auditioning for one the following week. Hope to see you there! Learn more at http://bgsu.presence.io/event/improv-preview-show

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Bowling Green State University Men's Soccer vs Michigan State- Orange Wave

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 7pm to 9pm

Bowling Green, Ohio, Cochrane Stadium

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Bowling Green State University Men's Soccer vs Michigan State https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24577&sport_id=8 ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

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Falcons After Dark: Silent Disco and Mocktail Making

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 7pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, BGSU Letters

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Dance, Sip & Vibe Your Way into the Night Get ready for a unique and energetic evening at BGSU with a Silent Disco and Mocktail Making Night! Choose your music channel, put on your headphones and hit the dance floor—your way. In between dance breaks, stop by the mocktail station to create and enjoy your own refreshing non-alcoholic drink. Whether you're here to dance, sip or just chill with friends, this is the perfect mix of fun and flavor. All are welcome—come and make your night memorable! ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page. ------------------------ Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun! Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

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Public Skate

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 7pm to 8:50pm

Slater Family Ice Arena

Admissions: $5 | Skate rentals: $3

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Lace up and glide into the school year! Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this season for the coolest way to beat the heat. Whether you're a seasoned skater or just finding your balance, all are welcome to glide, spin or coast the night away under the lights and music. Bring your friends, make new ones on the rink and enjoy an upbeat, family-friendly vibe that’s perfect for all ages. It’s a great way to stay active and make lasting memories this summer. So grab your socks and get ready to hit the rink! _________________________________ SCHEDULE September 1 - April 24, 2026 Fridays: 7:00 - 8:50 p.m. Saturdays: 3:30 - 5:20 p.m and 7:00 - 8:50pm Sundays: 3:30 - 5:20pm _________________________________ PRICING Admission: $5 Skate rentals: $3

Calendar

Events: September 5, 2025

Black Swamp Arts Festival

Interested in Joining a Multicultural Greek Organizations?

Sign Up for the Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment

Sign up for Panhellenic Primary Recruitment

Want to join one of our NPHC Organizations?

Welcome Back with Kermit: Coloring, Candy & Prizes

BGSU Firelands Falcon Friday!

Research Town Halls

Detailed Budget Development

AI-Enhanced Assignments: Elevating Student Learning

Resident Advisor Information Session

Explore BGSU's Graduate Programs

Cheap Skate

Bowling Green State University Volleyball vs #23 Georgia Tech

All College Convocation

Alpha Eta Rho Interest Meeting

Improv Preview Show

Bowling Green State University Men's Soccer vs Michigan State- Orange Wave

Falcons After Dark: Silent Disco and Mocktail Making

Public Skate