Day of Dialogue is an annual opportunity for BGSU to discuss our responsibility as a public university for the public good. Together, we will listen, learn and work toward changing the culture of democratic engagement in the United States. This year's event will feature discussions with elected officials, government leaders, government affairs professionals, and members of the BGSU community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader public.

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s):   Dr. Katie Stygles, Chief Inclusion Officer, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Dr. Bobby Steele, Director, Center for Student Connections & Opportunity, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Amanda Paniagua, Assistant Director, Center for Student Connections & Opportunity, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Ana Brown, Deputy Chief Inclusion Officer, Division of Inclusion and Belonging  Session Type: Dialogue session  Session Category: Equity & Access, Success & Belonging  Duration: 3 hours  Location: Olscamp 106  Description & Learning Outcomes:  The Safe Zone Project at Bowling Green State University promotes awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Its goals are to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ people and issues, create gender-inclusive change on campus and in society, and form an understanding of the impact of intersectionality on identities and systems. The project aims to improve the climate for LGBTQ+ individuals at BGSU and make allies visible and involved with LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.  In this session, you will:  Clarify your understanding of basic/intermediate LGBTQ+-related definitions.  Develop and/or advance your understanding of socialization.  Clarify your understanding of gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and various orientations.  Learn about US LGBTQ+ policies/law, specifically in the state of Ohio.  Identify job-relevant behaviors and techniques rooted in allyship.  Develop an action plan.  To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.  To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.  If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at 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. 

Come help the campus community kick off Latino/a/x Heritage Month this Friday, Sept. 13 with a FREE salsa dance lesson from Latin Dance Toledo from 7-8 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom and stay for live music by Dayton Salsa Project from 8-10 p.m..  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 at access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

  The Lavender Graduate Celebration is our annual recognition ceremony honoring LGBTQIA+ students who are graduating seniors. The program provides a space for LGBTQIA+ identifying graduates to celebrate their time at BGSU and recognize members within their community who have made their experience memorable. We also honor the recipients of the LGBTQ+ Excellence Awards and celebrate the achievements of the past year.    Register at www.bgsu.edu/OMA2024grads to participate in one or more of these celebrations no later than April 5th, 2024. ***Students who anticipate graduating in any of the 2024 BGSU Commencements should participate in the April 2024 ceremonies (including August and December graduating students).  

  The Latino/a/x Graduation Celebration is our annual recognition ceremony honoring Latino/a/s students who are graduating seniors (graduates in any of the three 2024 Commencement Ceremonies). The program provides a space for Latino/a/x graduates to celebrate their time at BGSU, recognize their accomplishments and honor the communities who have made their experience memorable.  Register at www.bgsu.edu/OMA2024grads to participate in one or more of these celebrations no later than April 5th, 2024. ***Students who anticipate graduating in any of the 2024 BGSU Commencements should participate in the April 2024 ceremonies (including August and December graduating students).  

  The Black Graduate Celebration is our annual recognition ceremony honoring Black students who are graduating seniors (graduates in any of the three 2024 Commencement Ceremonies). The program provides a space for Black graduates to celebrate their time at BGSU, recognize their accomplishments and honor the communities who have made their experience memorable.  Register at www.bgsu.edu/OMA2024grads to participate in one or more of these celebrations no later than April 5th, 2024. ***Students who anticipate graduating in any of the 2024 BGSU Commencements should participate in the April 2024 ceremonies (including August and December graduating students).