As a special supplement to the Jerome Library first-floor exhibit Bonus Lives: A Brief History of Video Games, we invite you to a thought-provoking lecture exploring music, memory and nostalgia in gaming. Join us for "Arranged Music and Manifold Memory: Nostalgia and Beauty in the Soundtrack of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster", presented by David Munro, graduate student in the BGSU music department. In this talk, David will delve into how the reimagined soundtracks of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster evoke emotional resonance, shape player experience, and reframe our connections to digital worlds. Whether you're a gamer, music lover or simply curious about the role of art and memory in interactive media, this lecture offers a unique perspective on the intersection of video game culture and musical aesthetics. 🎧 Come for the nostalgia—stay for the insight! 📍 Free and open to the public. No RSVP required.

Facilitating Departments: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & University Libraries  Event Type: Retreat  Duration: Three days; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.   Location: Jerome Library  Description & Learning Outcomes:  The Summer Faculty Writing Retreat, facilitated by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries, is an intensive, three-day, in-person event designed to advance participants’ individual goals and projects. This retreat provides BGSU full-time faculty (QRF and TTF) 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 during the retreat and set goals for the upcoming academic year.  By participating in this retreat, 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.   You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat in order to apply for this opportunity and participate in this 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. 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. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more about this event and to apply, visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat page of the 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.   

Facilitating Departments: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & University Libraries  Event Type: Retreat  Duration: Three days; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.   Location: Jerome Library  Description & Learning Outcomes:  The Summer Faculty Writing Retreat, facilitated by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries, is an intensive, three-day, in-person event designed to advance participants’ individual goals and projects. This retreat provides BGSU full-time faculty (QRF and TTF) 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 during the retreat and set goals for the upcoming academic year.  By participating in this retreat, 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.   You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat in order to apply for this opportunity and participate in this 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. 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. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more about this event and to apply, visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat page of the 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.   

Facilitating Departments: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & University Libraries  Event Type: Retreat  Duration: Three days; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.   Location: Jerome Library  Description & Learning Outcomes:  The Summer Faculty Writing Retreat, facilitated by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries, is an intensive, three-day, in-person event designed to advance participants’ individual goals and projects. This retreat provides BGSU full-time faculty (QRF and TTF) 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 during the retreat and set goals for the upcoming academic year.  By participating in this retreat, 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.   You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat in order to apply for this opportunity and participate in this 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. 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. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more about this event and to apply, visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat page of the 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.   

Get One-on-One Help With Textbook Purchases Navigating the virtual bookstore can be confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Stop by for personalized assistance from knowledgeable staff members who can answer your questions and help you find the materials you need for a successful semester. How It Works 📍 Walk-in format – No appointment necessary 📅 Convenient times – Drop by when it works for you 💻 Hands-on guidance – Learn how to navigate the online bookstore with ease Why Attend? ✅ Save time – Get the right books without the guesswork ✅ Reduce stress – Avoid ordering mistakes and delays ✅ Get expert advice – Find the best options for your courses Can’t Make It? No worries! More events are coming, and virtual appointments are available for one-on-one assistance. Check the schedule online to find a time that works for you. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

Get One-on-One Help With Textbook Purchases Navigating the virtual bookstore can be confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Stop by for personalized assistance from knowledgeable staff members who can answer your questions and help you find the materials you need for a successful semester. How It Works 📍 Walk-in format – No appointment necessary 📅 Convenient times – Drop by when it works for you 💻 Hands-on guidance – Learn how to navigate the online bookstore with ease Why Attend? ✅ Save time – Get the right books without the guesswork ✅ Reduce stress – Avoid ordering mistakes and delays ✅ Get expert advice – Find the best options for your courses Can’t Make It? No worries! More events are coming, and virtual appointments are available for one-on-one assistance. Check the schedule online to find a time that works for you. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.