Jan 12 – Apr 28 | Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm | BTSU 427    No session: Mar 3 🎮 Play Videos 🤝 Meet New People ✨ Rest & Recharge Level-Up Your Self-Care is a weekly gaming program where students connect, relax, and recharge. Each session starts with a “High, Low, Buffalo” check-in, followed by casual video game play. It’s a fun, supportive space to build friendships, reduce stress, and boost well-being—one game at a time.  FREE and open to all faculty, staff, and students. For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/wellness-connection/well-being-programs/mindfulness.html 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.

Start the new year moving together! We invite faculty and staff to join the ASC Student Scholarship Committee Jan. 19 – Feb. 13 for a Walking Challenge and track your miles over four weeks. Sign up anytime during the challenge! Whether you prefer walking the indoor track, using a stair climber, or getting your steps in around campus or at home, every mile counts.   Participants will track their distance and submit their mileage weekly. Walk when and where it works best for you, but please be honest about miles tracked! Prizes for the most miles logged include Spring semester Group Exercise membership, self-care items, and BGSU items from Falcon Outfitters.  A $10 donation to the Student Scholarship Fund is required to be eligible for prizes. All proceeds will support the Student Scholarship Fund.  Donate remotely:  1. Go online to begin donating  2. Enter $10 in the Amount field  3. Under Designation, enter Administrative Staff Council - Spendable  4. Enter your personal and payment information.  5. Select Donate!  Donate in person:  1. Visit the front desk of the Mileti Alumni Center to donate in person.  2. For donations by check, please include ‘Administrative Staff Council Scholarship’ or '300004S' in the memo line.  Questions? Feel free to email us! asc@bgsu.edu

Connect with fellow commuter and transfer students Are you a commuter or transfer student looking to meet new people and feel at home on campus? Stop by our weekly gatherings to make friends, share experiences and find your community.  Bring your lunch and hang out This casual drop-in event is the perfect way to take a break between classes. Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy a welcoming space designed just for commuter and transfer students. Play board games, study or chat with classmates. It's your time, in your space! On-Campus Support  Our Commuter and Transfer Student Peer Mentor will be available to answer questions, offer resources and help you navigate campus life.  You'll leave each event with new friends and helpful tips to make your semester easier!  

  Connect with the Firelands community and discover all the ways to get involved on campus! Explore our student organizations, campus resources, and programs designed to help Falcons thrive inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you’re new to campus or looking for new opportunities, this is the perfect place to start.   Warm up with hot cocoa while you build connections, ask questions, and discover opportunities to shape your Firelands experience! Students who participate will have the chance to win gift cards and prizes.   Questions? Email fireactivities@bgsu.edu.  

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!

If you're a graduate student who is new to using Canvas in your graduate student instructor role, this workshop is for you! Whether you're the instructor of record designing your own course in Canvas or supporting a faculty member or lab section using an existing Canvas shell, this session will help you build confidence and familiarity with the platform. We’ll explore key Canvas tools and best practices so you can effectively support student learning, communicate clearly, and manage grading more efficiently.  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 event, 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.]  For more information on this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.    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.   If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) at cfe@bgsu.edu     

Find your community and make connections at Spring Campus Fest! Spring Campus Fest is a fair that features over 180 student organizations! When you get involved on campus, you not only enhance your BGSU experience but also have the chance to discover new sides of yourself. Curious what org you would match best with beforehand? Take our student org calculator! ✨Attend Campus Fest and have a chance to win one of our themed baskets:  Movie Night Basket (Blanket, Popcorn etc.)   Gamer Basket (Clue, Faking it etc.)   Art Basket (Paint, Clay etc.)  Garden Basket (Legos)  Book Lovers Basket (Tea, Bookmarks etc.)  Self-Care Basket (Face Mask, Fidget toys etc.)  No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be drawn from students who complete a connection card during the event! ------------------------ 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.

Aqua Zumba  January 13 - April 28 (No class March 3) Available on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 PM at the Student Recreation Center, Cooper Pool   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. All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required.  Rec membership is not required to participate. For More Information Karyn Smith Phone: 419-372-9309 Email: karync@bgsu.edu Falcon Fitness – www.bgsu.edu/recwell/falcon-fitness   

Learn Taijutsu involving unarmed techniques for striking, kicking, blocking, grappling, and throwing, traditional weapon techniques, and methods of evasion and escape.   Who can attend? Open to BGSU students, faculty and staff  All ability levels are welcome Why you should attend Classes are conducted in a supportive environment through which participants can improve their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. How to attend Drop in to join this 6-7:30 p.m. class on Tuesdays between January 13 - April 28. (No class on March 3) Class is hosted in the Martial Arts Studio (#38) in the sub-basement at the Rec Center Advance registration is not required. Wear comfortable clothing.  About the instructor Instructed by BGSU Senior Chief Community and Well-Being Officer, Ben Batey.   Ben is a licensed instructor with over 20 years of experience in the art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and currently holds the rank of 6th degree black belt. For More Information, contact Ben Batey at bbatey@bgsu.edu.

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