Yay! It's the first day of the Spring 2025 semester. Check out the Spring Academic Calendar for important dates! 

You heard it right! All of our Group Exercise classes are free during the first week of the semester. Enjoy Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Cycle, BODYPUMP, WERQ Dance Fitness and other options all week at the Student Recreation Center: Monday, January 12 - Sunday, January 18.   View the complete schedule online: https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness.html

  Have a question? Need help finding a class? We have a warm and welcoming information table in Falcon Square, North Building, to get assistance as you navigate your first week of classes!  Fuel up and swing by for a quick snack, coffee, tea, or water while we help you find your way around campus!  

If you're new to teaching with Canvas, this workshop is for you! You’ll have the opportunity to customize your Canvas course, ensuring that your courses are suited to your teaching style. We will work together to explore Canvas features and best practices in course design.  Why you should attend: Use global navigation and access your course.  Customize the course settings and navigation.  Upload course files and documents.  Create and add content, assignments, and weekly modules.  Manage Gradebook & Speedgrader.  To register for this session, use the Spring 2026 CFE Session Registration Form.     Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event.  You will receive 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. 

The coffee truck is back, and we’re serving up FREE coffee* to help you power through the semester! Come grab a cup of hot cocoa, espresso, or coffee to kickstart your day as we ease back into classes. Whether you’re a latte lover or a black coffee enthusiast, we’ve got you covered! Don't miss out on your chance to start the semester right🧡☕ *While supplies last. ⛈️ 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 Jan. 12-Feb. 27 | This event is part of Spring Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Spring Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community to design your ultimate BGSU experience.

Graduate students, want to share your research from this year? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition is a great place to hone your presentation and research communication skills while sharing your knowledge in three minutes using a single static PowerPoint slide. You will want to use language that someone who is not in your field will still understand. Register for the 3MT Competition today! The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 6 (entries received after that date will be considered if space is available). If selected, competitors need to submit their presentation slide by 5 p.m. on Feb. 13. Competition Details The BGSU competition will be held on Feb. 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the BTSU Theatre (Room 206) and will offer the following prizes: 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $200 The first-place winner will also be entered into the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3MT competition, held on March 27, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. Learn more about how The Three Minute Thesis works and what to expect by checking out the full competition details.

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!

What better way to start the semester than with blanket making, movies, and desserts? In your residence hall lobbies, craft your own cozy blanket while supplies last. The first attendees can grab blanket-making supplies, and everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the movie! In December, your hall director picked two movie options, and you had the chance to vote on your favorite. Now come watch the winning movie! Relax with friends and hallmates while enjoying a film chosen by your community. This event is the perfect way to unwind, connect with others, and get back into the spirit of campus life after winter break. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Jan. 12-Feb. 27 | This event is part of Spring Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Spring Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community to design your ultimate BGSU experience.