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.

Spring 2026 Exam Week

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.

As part of our DeStress Fest, we are setting up a dedicated "Fueling Station" in Falcon Square, North, on April 27 & April 28 to help you power through your final exams and projects. We've curated a selection of snacks designed to help keep you focused and energized.  A well-fed Falcon is a high-flying Falcon!

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

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!  

Bowling Green State University Softball vs Oakland- Strike Out Cancer TV: WBGU-TV (YouTube) Streaming Video: https://youtube.com/live/y68lX1_eVt4?feature=share https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24870&sport_id=9

About the event Experience a rare look at three of the plays produced as a part of Shakespeare’s Third Folio: The Life of King Henry the Fifth, Love’s Labour’s Lost, and A Midsummers Nights Dream, produced in London in 1664. Why attend View three plays from Shakespeare’s Third Folio Connect with a cornerstone of literary history What you’ll see Many unsold copies of the third folio were destroyed in the Great Fire in London, making the third folio of Shakespeare the rarest; view three published plays from this 17th century work. Find more information about each play in LibrarySearch: The Life of King Henry the Fifth Love’s Labour’s Lost A Midsummers Nights Dream Who should attend Students, faculty, researchers and anyone interested in Shakespeare, rare books or literary history

BG Community Market is a NEW family-friendly co-op market featuring local vendors with produce, baked goods, coffee, toys, artisans, food trucks, activities, giveaways and much more! Designed to support local entrepreneurship and create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for both students and the local community.  Happening every Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at Woodland Mall April 7 - October 27, 2026 RAIN OR SHINE! ⛈️If the weather is bad, the market will be held INSIDE the mall with the exception of food trucks. Come play cornhole, find some local treasures, and connect with community! Be sure to check their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on the market!

Bowling Green State University Baseball at Butler TV: HomeTeam Network TV Image Link: https://app.hometeamlive.com/leagues/197 Streaming Video: https://app.hometeamlive.com/leagues/197 https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24833&sport_id=1

Bowling Green State University Softball vs Oakland- Strike Out Cancer TV: WBGU-TV (YouTube) Streaming Video: https://youtube.com/live/Ftuq7qcPHyc?feature=share https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=25024&sport_id=9

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, staff and Rec Members  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 Lower Level II 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.