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Events: May 3, 2026

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Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application - NOW OPEN!

Sun, May 3, 2026

Jerome Library

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. 
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Bowling Green State University Women's Track and Field at Duke Twilight

Sun, May 3, 2026 9:30am to 12:30pm

Durham, NC

Bowling Green State University Women's Track and Field at Duke Twilight https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=25059&sport_id=17
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Bowling Green State University Baseball at Eastern Michigan

Sun, May 3, 2026 1pm to 4pm

Ypsilanti, Mich., Oestrike Stadium

Bowling Green State University Baseball at Eastern Michigan TV Image Link: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/64e6db1c-1413-4cee-a1c1-c7466b5f6ee7?om-navmethod=espn%3Aglobalsearch%3Aresults Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/64e6db1c-1413-4cee-a1c1-c7466b5f6ee7?om-navmethod=espn%3Aglobalsearch%3Aresults https://bgsufalcons.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=24836&sport_id=1
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Planetarium Show: SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET

Sun, May 3, 2026 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium, Room 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  Join two kids as they take their cardboard rocket on an adventurous tour around the Solar System and learn the secret of the cardboard rocket. This is a delightful and popular full dome video show the whole family will enjoy!    Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.  
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Planetarium Show: RISING STAR – A SOUTH AFRICAN ASTRONOMY JOURNEY

Sun, May 3, 2026 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium, Room 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  RISING STAR takes you on an astronomical journey from the beginnings of astronomy through the development of modern astronomy research in South Africa.  Multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy along with important international research facilities hosted in South Africa are highlighted.   Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.  
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