Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for the Summer 2026 Faculty Writing Retreat, an intensive, three-day, in-person writing retreat running from Wednesday, July 29, to Friday, July 31, 2026. Designed to advance participants’ individual goals and projects, this retreat will provide you with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, accomplish scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing goals, and receive resources and support from various departments across campus.   During each day of the retreat, you will have dedicated time to write and work individually on your own projects. The retreat also includes opportunities for goal-setting and networking, as well as sessions and individual consultations. At the end of the retreat, you will reflect on your accomplishments and set goals for the upcoming academic year.  By participating, you will be able to:  Identify specific and attainable goals for your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing.  Advance your productivity.   Connect with BGSU colleagues.   Identify campus partners and resources that can support your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing.   Reflect on your progress towards achieving your goals.   Devise a plan to maintain your productivity for the upcoming academic year.   What you need to know:  You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat to apply for this opportunity and attend the event. Participation is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF) and tenure-track faculty (TTF).  Interested individuals must apply to participate in the retreat. HOW TO APPLY STEP 1: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Template. STEP 2: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Form.  Apply by Wednesday, May 13. Applications will be reviewed, and acceptance will be based on the strength of the application, including clarity of goals and potential benefit to the applicant's scholarly and/or creative activity. Space is limited.   To find out more information about this event, visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat page or email 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. 

For over 20 years the WYMO program has provided an opportunity for the university community to donate non-perishable food, clothin & shoes, household items, books/school supplies, small furniture, organizers, electronics, dorm decorations, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, bedding, mirrors, toiletries and anything that's still usable instead of throwing it out!  Donations benefit the Falcon Food Pantry, the BGSU community, and a number of area nonprofits and charities in need. Visit our website for the charities we've served. Use up those Falcon Dollars to donate to the Falcon Food Pantry! Can't fit it in your car to take home?  Have too much? Or maybe you want to help the public good? Whatever the case, collection boxes will be in all Residence Hall lobbies, Greek Townhouses, BGSU Dining Markets, and the Bowen-Thompson Student Union lobby starting April 15 through the close of the Res Halls on May 2! Don't throw it out! Donate it! Brought to you by Campus Sustainability, BGSU Dining and Residence Life. Reach out to greenbg@bgsu.edu with any questions about donating. Students: If you still need service hours, we are one of the last on-campus opportunities of the year. Please visit Dashboard - When You Move Out, Don't Throw It Out (WYMO): Item Pickup and Sorting Donations | Bowling Green State University for shift times.

A Regional Art Exhibition Inspired by Nature Wild Northwest Ohio brings together three artists whose work explores the ecosystems, wildlife and changing landscapes of Northwest Ohio. Through photography, mixed-media painting and printmaking, the exhibition highlights the beauty and fragility of the region’s natural world while asking viewers to consider their role in environmental stewardship. This exhibition is ideal for those interested in environmental art, conservation, climate awareness, native species and regional artists. Featured Artists Lee Fearnside, photographer Fearnside documents Northwest Ohio’s wildlife areas and landscapes shaped by human activity. Her photography examines how development, agriculture and everyday choices affect fragile ecosystems. Barbara WF Miner, mixed-media painter Drawing from daily walks in local fields and forests, Miner creates layered works built through stencil, pattern and color. Her paintings evoke complex biomes and explore the deep interconnection between humans and the environments they inhabit. Kathy McGhee, printmaker McGhee approaches nature through close observation. Using animals, landscapes and symbolic objects, her prints prompt reflection on how we perceive and internalize the natural world. Why Attend Experience three distinct approaches to environmental art Learn more about Northwest Ohio’s native species and ecosystems Reflect on sustainability, conservation and regional identity Together, these artists invite visitors to look closely at the landscapes around them and imagine how care, awareness and stewardship can shape the future of Northwest Ohio. View Jerome Library's building hours before visiting the exhibit.

Did you know that coloring helps reduce stress by calming the brain and activating different parts of the cerebral hemispheres, leading to a meditative and mindful state?  This can help decrease anxiety, lower heart rate and respiration, improve sleep, and reduce physical tension. It provides low-pressure, screen-free activity that distracts from worries, stimulates creativity, and is an inexpensive way to relax.  The Office of Campus Engagement and Student Life at BGSU Firelands invites all Falcons to celebrate the new season with our "spring into color" coloring contest during our destress fest initiatives. Whether you’re an aspiring Picasso or just looking for a creative way to de-stress between classes, we want to see your masterpiece!   BGSU Firelands Student Coloring Contest Guidelines 1. All artists must be currently enrolled BGSU Firelands students. 2. All artists must color the same picture (provided by Campus Engagement and Student Life). 3. Artists may pick up their coloring picture or pick up between April 20 - April 24 in Falcon Square, North Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Can't make it to campus? No problem! If you need a digital copy of the coloring sheet sent to you, just email fireactivities@bgsu.edu and we will send one right to your inbox. 4. All completed entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and returned to Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 5. Each artist can submit a total of one entry. 6. Pictures must be colored with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. (Art supplies can be made available to you by visiting Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135.) 7. Entries will be reviewed, and a winner’s will be announced on Monday, April 27  8. Entries will be judged on creativity, coloring skill, and overall appeal. 9. One winning artist will be contacted via their BGSU email address as soon as the judges reach a decision. One will receive two Cinemark theatre gift cards.    

This month we are focusing on resilience, growth and perseverance as the semester comes to a close. Take a moment to pause, notice your journey, and celebrate the ways you’ve overcome challenges this year. All are welcome to participate in our encouragement wall for spring by writing your mindfulness moment on a flower that can be picked up in Falcon Square, North between April 1 - April 30. Your flowers will be added to our display wall in front of Campus Engagement and Student Life, GMH 135, to create a vibrant tapestry of shared growth and motivation. Let's bloom together! "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again" -Nelson Mandela

Say it with a Post-it by spreading positivity across campus and take a moment to lift someone up. Stop by Falcon Square on April 22 and write a note of encouragement for your classmates or colleagues. Whether it’s a few kind words, a motivational message, or reminder that they’ve got this, let’s spread positivity during this busy time.   Campus Engagement and Student Life will post your notes around campus during DeStress Fest and Finals Week.    

Join the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for a discussion of Mia Birdsong's How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community.  Through research, interviews and stories of lived experience, How We Show Up returns us to our inherent connectedness where we find strength, safety and support in vulnerability and generosity, in asking for help, and in being accountable. Showing up--literally and figuratively--points us toward the promise of our collective vitality and leads us to the liberated well-being we all want. Book Discussion Facilitator: Bryan Bove-Wemberly, student success coordinator, Deciding Student Program, Radbill Center Please email aauwbg@gmail.com to RSVP. Please notify us if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate.

Caregiving can be meaningful and emotionally rewarding, but it also places caregivers—especially those juggling multiple family roles—at high risk of physical strain, emotional fatigue, and burnout. This webinar focuses on helping caregivers recognize their own needs, maintain well‑being, and access practical tools to support themselves while supporting others. David Gibbs, Mental Health Counselor at Falcon Health Center, will present this session virtually on April 22 from 12–1 p.m., offering guidance tailored to employees balancing caregiving demands alongside work and family responsibilities. To attend the webinar, please register here: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar - Registration

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.  January 14  - April 29 | No class March 4 Available on Wednesdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM in the Jerome Library, Room 142   Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel    Interested in hosting a Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class?  Contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible.

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!

Join us weekly for a period of zazen (or “seated meditation”), a meditative practice that encourages mental discipline, awareness of breath, and cultivating an ability to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment. Zazen encourages living in harmony with the way things are in the present moment and learning to look directly at life “as it is.” Instruction provided and no previous experience necessary. Classes every Wednesday this semester starting 2/4/26 except for the week of spring break on 3/4/26.

We will be closing the semester with the premiere of the faux policy trailer. Contact: Jack Widenhofer — widenhj@bgsu.edu Hosted by: Film Club

We invite everyone to join us for a powerful afternoon with entrepreneur, investor and CEO Mitch Kroll, hosted by President Rodney Rogers. Mitch will be sharing the real story behind building successful businesses, taking risks and finding your path after college. Whether you are graduating, an entrepreneur, a business leader or simply someone who enjoys new experiences, this event offers practical advice, honest insights and motivation you can actually use. What You’ll Learn How to turn ideas into successful businesses The importance of leadership, teamwork and resilience What it takes to grow a company from startup to global success Lessons from failure, risk-taking and big career decisions Who Is Mitch Kroll  Mitch Kroll is an entrepreneur, Investor, CEO/Start-up Coach. Mitch has spent his career focused on building great teams to accomplish extraordinary results.  After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University, Mitch’s career started in the corporate world at Raytheon Company in Boston then transitioned to an entrepreneurial journey after receiving his MBA with Distinction from Babson College, the perennial #1 ranked program in the U.S. for Entrepreneurship.  Returning home to Cleveland, Mitch joined the rapidly accelerating Matrix Essentials as Director of Operations where he learned the entrepreneurial playbook from legendary founders Arnie & Sydell Miller.  After Matrix was sold to Bristol Myers Squibb, Mitch’s first venture was his acquisition of a local foodservice distribution company which he exited to a key supplier after triple digit annual revenue growth during each of its initial 5 years under his leadership.  In 2004, Mitch co-founded Findaway, a digital media start-up. As CEO & Chairman of the Board, Mitch led Findaway to become the world’s largest digital audiobook technology and distribution platform powering over 100 million hours of audiobook listening annually with partners including Apple, Google, Audible, Scribd, Barnes & Noble and more. Findaway became the industry’s most strategically integrated audiobook company and was acquired by Spotify in 2022 as the cornerstone of their global audiobook  ambitions.  Mitch is currently a CEO Coach and remains actively involved in the start-up world. He is in the process of publishing his first book, Jumping from Cliffs, Finding a Way to Your Greatness where his deepest passion lies in sharing his Playbook from a remarkable career and life journey. 

Bowling Green State University Baseball at Michigan TV Image Link: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/bowling-green-at-michigan/2121210 Streaming Video: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/bowling-green-at-michigan/2121210 https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24829&sport_id=1

Yoga Basics: An all-level, gentle movement class with a focus on breathing to the rhythm of your body motion. Learn key yoga postures in an affirming environment for all bodies.  January 21  - April 29 | No class March 4 Available on Wednesdays from 5:45 - 6:30 PM in BTSU 427 Registration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel    Interested in hosting a Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class?  Contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu All sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff.

The Alumni Team is excited to bring our graduating students a Champagne Toast Celebration!🥂 Congratulations to our Falcon graduates! Welcome to the F.O.L.D., (Falcons of the Last Decade), a special alumni community celebrating and staying connected with our recent graduates. We hope you can join us for this champagne toast in celebration of YOU and all you have accomplished during your time as a BGSU student. But the journey doesn’t stop here!  Come and hear what it means to be an alumni and the benefits available to you while enjoying giveaways, time with friends, a little nostalgia, photo opportunities, and of course a champagne toast - on us! Event Schedule: Doors Open at 6 p.m. | Toast starts at 6:30 p.m.| Group Photo at 7 p.m. | Mingle from 7-7:30 p.m. *Choice of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling juice available. Must bring a valid government ID for champagne- ID check at the event and BGSU ID.  **Attendees must be a graduating senior to attend. Spring ’26 and Summer ’26 graduates are eligible.  Event Extras:  Words of wisdom and networking from the Alumni and Foundation Board and President Rogers BGSU branded champagne glass for the first 300 attendees Photo opportunity! – Backdrop and BGSU marquis letters available Did you fill out your Graduation Survey sent to your BGSU email? If so, Alumni mug pickup is available at this event! ------------------------ Senior Week | April 20-24 This event is part of Senior Week, and everyone is welcome! It's a week full of exciting events for you to recharge, celebrate the end of the academic year, salute graduating students, and have fun!