BGSU’s annual Teaching & Learning Summit is an opportunity for the BGSU teaching community to spend the day celebrating achievements, reflecting on the past year, sharing best practices for teaching and learning, and fostering future collaborations for both inside and outside of the classroom. Participants can expect an engaging keynote presentation, interactive workshop sessions, networking opportunities, inspiring discussions, and collaborative learning.   The theme for this year’s Summit is “Thriving Together: Redefining Success and Well-Being.” This year’s summit will explore how we can foster a campus culture that supports the success and well-being of ourselves, our students, and our colleagues. The keynote speaker for this year’s Teaching & Learning Summit is Dr. Liz Norell, author of the recent book, “The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching.” Her keynote speech, “Authenticity and Presence as Wellbeing Practices,” will focus on how we can be more authentically ourselves in our work and why doing so matters.   In addition to the keynote session, the Summit will include a full-day of programming, including a panel discussion on wellbeing and work-life balance, interactive sessions facilitated by members of the BGSU teaching community, and a campus partner networking session. All members of the BGSU community, including faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, are welcome and encouraged to attend the Summit.   By participating in this event, you will be able to:  Recognize transformative practices and new approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond.  Implement strategies to promote success and belonging for students, faculty, and all members of the BGSU community.  Discover practices that support a diverse, inclusive community of learners and educators.  Discuss the successful implementation of curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment practices that support student and instructor success.  Connect with BGSU colleagues from across campus.  Identify campus partners and resources that can contribute to your own professional and personal development and support student success and engagement.  This event is an in-person event; however, the morning panel discussion and keynote speech will be live-streamed via Zoom. To make the most of this event, we ask participants to bring a cell phone, laptop or device to access digital materials and resources.  To register for this event, use the 2025 Teaching & Learning Summit Registration Form. Advance registration is required. Register before April 25 to receive a boxed lunch during the keynote luncheon. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link before the event. To find out more information about this event, visit the Teaching & Learning Summit 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. 

Facilitators:   Emily Anzicek, Ph.D., Teaching Professor, School of Media & Communications  Barbara Bergstrom, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Art  Chelsea Chandler, Ph.D., Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)  Sally Thelen, M.Ed., M.A., Program Coordinator, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)  Session type: Seminar  Session category: Pedagogical Innovation, Success & Belonging  Duration: 7 hours  Location: Olscamp Hall, Room Location TBD  Description & Learning Outcomes:  The first two weeks of a semester are a crucial part of developing a sense of belonging and a pathway toward success for our students. In this hands-on, full-day seminar, you will explore strategies for engaging students, setting meaningful expectations for the semester, and providing students with early, actionable feedback. Led by the CFE team members and faculty facilitators, we will discuss inclusive evidence-based teaching strategies, syllabus best practices, formative assessments, and lesson planning to facilitate a sense of belonging and engagement among our students. Upon completion of the workshop, you will have an intentional, student-centered plan for the first two weeks of class. Please bring a laptop and any course materials you have for your Fall 2025 course(s). Lunch will be provided.   In this session, you will:   Explore inclusive, evidence-based teaching strategies that motivate students and foster a sense of belonging.    Analyze your course syllabus for clarity, tone, and transparent expectations.    Develop an instructional outline for the first two weeks of your class incorporating evidence-based teaching strategies and formative assessments.    Develop a detailed lesson plan for at least one class session outlining evidence-based teaching strategies and formative assessments.  You must be able to participate in the entirety of the full-day seminar in order to register and participate in this event. Registration is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF), tenure-track faculty (TTF), and adjunct instructors teaching a Fall 2025 course. Registration is first-come, first served and will be capped at 20 participants. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an email signature stamp.   To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Setting a Course for Student Success Registration Form. Registration is currently full for this event. Please complete the form to be placed on the waitlist. You will be notified if a spot opens up.  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. 

Speaker: Darren Pulsipher, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, Paidar Productions LLC, Host & Producer of Embracing Digital Transformation Podcast  Session Type: Keynote  Session Category: Pedagogical Innovation  Duration: 1 hour  Location: Olscamp Hall, Room 101  Description & Learning Outcomes:  If your team is not producing, creating, or engaging, it’s time to ask the question, “Why Not?” It’s usually not the obvious, nor what you think. It’s the hidden repeating patterns of fears, excuses, and apologies that have infiltrated your organization, mission, and mindset, but no one is talking about them because they’re only showing up to do their job. Nothing more. Nothing less.  In this funny, yet informative, truth telling presentation, you will learn about a series of 6-steps to get everyone playing on the same page, and standing up in their power to own their brilliance and to tell fears, excuses, and apologies to take a hike so that productivity, collaboration, innovation, and creativity can take the lead.  In this session, you will:  Discover how Generative AI can enhance creativity, leading to innovative solutions and new opportunities.   Learn how to utilize Generative AI to improve performance and streamline workflows.   Understand the impact of Generative AI on the quality of products and services.   Gain strategies to empower individuals and organizations to become highly productive using Generative AI tools.   Explore real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate the benefits and applications of Generative AI.  This session is open to all members of the BGSU community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, instructors, and staff, as well as members of the general public.  To register for this event, use the Harnessing Generative AI for Unmatched Creativity and Efficiency Keynote Address 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. 

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Step into an evening of suspense, intrigue, and mind-bending puzzles! Gather your team of up to five and put your detective skills to the test at our thrilling Murder Mystery Night. Can you crack the case before time runs out? 🕰️ Sign-up is required to join the Murder Mystery fun, but don’t worry—there will be other games to enjoy during the event, too! 💡 Solve puzzles, gather clues, and piece together the evidence to uncover the truth. The first three teams to solve the mystery will win exciting prizes! 🎁 Sign up today! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night! 🗝️✨ ------------------------ Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun!

Get an inside look at our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program with a hands-on open-house experience. Watch a live lab immersion, engage with current students, and meet expert faculty who will guide you through your academic and professional journey. Whether you're just beginning to explore a career in physical therapy or preparing to apply, this event will give you valuable insights into our program’s curriculum, clinical experiences and admissions process. What to expect: Live lab immersion – See hands-on physical therapy training in action. Meet current DPT students – Learn about their experiences and ask questions. Talk with faculty – Connect with expert educators and future mentors. Admissions and application info – Get answers about requirements, deadlines, and next steps. Why attend? This is your chance to experience the innovative, hands-on learning that defines our DPT program. Connect with faculty and students, explore our state-of-the-art labs, and gain the confidence to take the next step toward your career in physical therapy. ✅ Register now! Secure your spot today and start your journey with us. Earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in our accelerated, hybrid program. The BGSU DPT program is Ohio’s first and only public, hybrid accelerated DPT program. You’ll emerge as a clinician with a strong foundation in clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.