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.

Celebrate Spirit Week with BGSU Bingo Get ready to show your Falcon pride and make the most of Spirit Week! BGSU Bingo turns the week’s events into a fun, interactive challenge with exciting prizes for everyone who participates. How to Play Pick up your BGSU Bingo card starting Feb. 9 at Social House, the Office of Student Engagement (301 BTSU), and the Marvin Center (100 UHall),  Each square features a Spirit Week event you can attend, check them off as you go and work your way toward winning. Bingo cards will be available at all three locations from Feb. 9–19. Win Big Complete a diagonal, horizontal, or vertical line on your card to win Freddie and Frieda mittens or a SICSIC tervis coffee tumbler while supplies last. Feeling competitive? Complete a coverall, finishing the entire board, for a chance to score two Rainn Wilson floor seats in addition to your bingo prizes. Return completed bingo cards to 301 BTSU between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23–27 to claim your prize. Get Started Pick up your Bingo card, mark your calendar for Spirit Week events, and start checking off your squares. The fun begins Feb. 14! 🎉 More events. More chances. More Spirit Week fun. Check out some of the events on the bingo board for you to attend! ------------------------ Spirit Week Feb. 14-21 | This event is part of Spirit Week, a week of spirited activities, home games, giveaways, and BGSU Bingo! Celebrate the unmasking of SICSIC and the reveal of Freddie and Frieda while completing events for a chance to win prizes.

  Support our campus community by donating essential hygiene items to the BGSU Firelands Pantry. We're collecting unopened, unexpired, standard-size, and travel-size hygiene products.  February 17 - March 6, 2026.   Suggested Donations: Body Care: bar soap, body wash, deodorant, lotion, personal wipes  Hair Care: shampoo, conditioner, hair brush Oral Care: toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash Menstrual Products: pads, tampons, liners Shaving Products: disposable razors, shaving cream Paper Products: toilet paper, tissues   Drop-off location: Collection box in Falcon Square, North Building   Questions? Contact Campus Engagement and Student Life at fireactivities@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!  

Ready to transform your conference presentation or departmental workshop into a dynamic, engaging learning experience? Whether you'repreparing an interactive session for the Teaching and Learning Summit, a conference session, or a one-time workshop, this hands-on session will introduce you to the building blocks of creating an engaging session, from captivating openings to impactful closings. We'll explore how to design compelling opening activities that grab attention and set the stage for learning and discover strategies for balancing content delivery with interactive engagement throughout your session. Finally, we'll delve into effective closing activities that prompt reflection, solidify takeaways, and inspire action planning. Why you should attend: Design compelling opening activities to immediately engage participants and set the stage for learning.  Enhance learning by activating prior knowledge and outlining foundational concepts.  Design the middle of a session to effectively balance content delivery with interactive engagement and knowledge application. Implement closing activities that prompt reflection, solidify key takeaways, and create actionable plans for participants. To register for this event, use the Spring 2026 CFE-Facilitated 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    

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!

Ernest Salem, violin, and Alison Edwards, piano, will be presenting a recital. Free and open to the public. PROGRAM LINK

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   

Ainu Mosir (2020) is part of the International Film Series presented by the Department of World Languages and Cultures. The Ainu are the indigenous people who live in northern Japan. Set in Lake Akan, Hokkaido, Ainu Mosir delicately tells a slice of contemporary Ainu life, encompassing tradition and modernity through the eyes of a 14-year-old Ainu boy. Dr. Chris Frey, director of Asian Studies, will lead a discussion following the film. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.  Sponsored by the Department of World Languages and Cultures, Asian Studies Program, and Japanese Club.

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.

Come out to watch Bowling Green State University take on Kent State for Mardi Gras Night! Celebrate with "beads for three" and cheer on as we crown the Mardi Gras King and Queen during this Spirit Week athletics event. Streaming Audio: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/audioapplink/source/oas-267/content/bgsu:allaccess-Live-376 Tickets: System.Threading.Tasks.Task`1[System.String] https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24738&sport_id=4 ------------------------ Spirit Week Feb. 14-21 | This event is part of Spirit Week, a week of spirited activities, home games, giveaways, and BGSU Bingo! Celebrate the unmasking of SICSIC and the reveal of Freddie and Frieda while completing events for a chance to win prizes. 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.

Come out and watch the most Emmy Nominated movie, Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan and Directed by Ryan Coogler. Then stick around afterwards to discuss the movie and your thoughts Contact: Christopher Covington — bpcc@bgsu.edu Hosted by: Black Pop Culture Collective

Adam Hanna will present a student recital for jazz saxophone. This event is free and open to the public.

Kick off BPCC Week with a university-wide screening of Sinners, hosted by the Black Pop Culture Collective. Since its release, Sinners has made a significant cultural and academic impact, with relevance across Black popular culture, film studies, history, communication and cultural studies. Following the screening, join a guided discussion exploring narrative perspective, identity, morality and representation. This event is designed to spark conversation and encourage thoughtful reflection, making it a meaningful experience for students from all academic backgrounds. The screening features an interactive “Pick A Side” theme. Attendees are encouraged to dress in colors representing key characters—Smoke in red, Stack in blue or Vampire in black—to help create an immersive and engaging community experience.

Join the University Activities Organization for a Black History Month Movie Night featuring Dreamgirls. Settle in for an evening of film, community and celebration as we highlight a story centered on music, ambition and culture. Enjoy complimentary finger foods while watching the movie and spend the evening connecting with fellow students in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a fan of the film or watching it for the first time, this is a great way to celebrate Black History Month on campus.

BGSU composition students will present their new works, performed by fellow music students. This event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed. LIVESTREAM LINK PROGRAM LINK