Explore Toledo’s Big Dreams and Bigger Lessons In the 19th century, Toledo inspired its pioneers with bold visions of greatness. None was bolder than Jessup Scott, who predicted that Toledo would become the “future great city of the world.” But the reality was more complicated. About the Speaker and Award Historian Dr. Timothy Messer-Kruse, School of Cultural and Critical Studies, Bowling Green State University, will explore Toledo’s early years, the soaring hopes of its boosters and the speculation that shaped its destiny. Messer-Kruse’s work on this topic won the Local History Publication Award, Article Category, Professional Division, leading to this special lecture. What You’ll Learn The bold predictions that shaped Toledo’s development How speculation built — and limited — the city’s growth Lessons Toledo offers about urban development and decline Why Attend Ideal for history enthusiasts, urban studies students and anyone curious about Toledo’s story, this lecture reveals the powerful forces that shaped the Glass City’s past and future. Presented by the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) This event is part of the Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, hosted by the CAC at BGSU University Libraries. Photo Credit: Cover, Toledo: “Future Great City of the World” as Envisaged Almost a Century Ago by Jessup Scott (reprint), 1937

Joining the scholarly conversation in your field can be intimidating. Where should you submit your article manuscript? Are some journals better than others? What about the emails you get from random journals asking you to submit your work? This session will explore how to use library databases such as Journal Citation Reports and Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory to find and evaluate scholarly journals in your field and how to identify potentially deceptive publishing practices. Why You Should Attend: Use library databases and online resources to identify scholarly journals in your field(s). Identify the red flags of deceptive publishing practices.  Evaluate scholarly journals based on various identifiers, such as impact factors and journal citation indicators.  To register for this event, use the Fall 2025 University Libraries CFE 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     

November is International Games Month! Unplug, unwind and play with us. Join us for an evening of friendly competition and fun at Game Night at Jerome. Whether you’re a strategy master, a card shark or just looking for a laid-back night with friends, there’s something for everyone. What to Expect A wide selection of board games and card games to choose from. Rare games on display and out for play in the Browne Popular Culture Library! Free pizza and popcorn while supplies last. 🍕🍿 Who Can Attend Open to all BGSU students, faculty and staff! No registration required. Bring your friends and family, grab a slice and get your game on!

You’re probably familiar with traditional literature reviews—gathering and synthesizing what’s been written on a topic—but did you know there are different types, each with its own purpose and method? This session focuses on systematic literature reviews, a structured, transparent approach to reviewing research. During this session, you’ll learn about systematic literature review types, focusing on systematic and systematized reviews, and learn the differences between them and other review types. You will explore established guidelines and best practices for conducting systematic reviews and realistic timelines for these projects. You will also be connected to support and resources to help you with each step of the process.   Why you should attend: Recognize the differences between systematic and systematized review types. Identify best practices and steps involved in completing a systematic review. Consider next steps for adapting a systematized review for publication. Establish a realistic timeline for conducting a systematic review. Locate a published review in your field. To register for this event, use the Fall 2025 University Libraries CFE 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     

Experience Toledo’s Past in a New Way Local historian and author Tedd Long of Holy Toledo History invites you to step back in time through his new book, The Toledo Papers: Echoes from the Past—A Collection of Letters and Ephemera from Toledo’s History.  About the Book and AwardLong’s book, winner of the Local History Publication Award, Book Category, Independent Division, explores Toledo’s history through letters, postcards and artifacts that reveal the voices of everyday Toledoans. What You’ll Learn Firsthand accounts of ordinary Toledoans during extraordinary times Forgotten documents that illuminate key moments in local history How ephemera helps us understand Toledo’s culture and identity Why Attend This talk is perfect for lifelong Toledo residents, local history enthusiasts or anyone curious about the city’s past. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Toledo’s heritage and a fresh perspective on how history lives on through personal stories. Presented by the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) This lecture is part of the Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, hosted by the CAC at BGSU University Libraries.

Examine Hazing’s Hidden History Hazing has long been part of American university culture, yet it is rarely mentioned in histories of higher education. Historian Dr. Rebecca Mancuso, Department of History, Bowling Green State University, explores hazing’s complex legacy in her talk, “And Everybody Had a Good Time”?: A History of Hazing at Bowling Green State University, 1920–1955. About the Award Mancuso’s article on this subject earned the Local History Publication Award, Article Category, Professional Division, recognizing her work as a significant contribution to regional scholarship. What You’ll Learn How hazing became a fixture of student life in the early 20th century Specific incidents of hazing at BGSU between 1920 and 1955 How attitudes and policies toward hazing evolved Why hazing persists despite its risks Presented by the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) This event is part of the Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, hosted by the CAC at BGSU University Libraries. Photo Credit: BGSU freshman wearing signs and beanies, circa 1950, Key Yearbook negatives, UA-0038, Center for Archival Collections