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Black History Month events | Director named for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
BGSU Firelands students work in the Sandusky Victory Kitchen as part of the 2015 MLK Day of Service.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BGSU HONORS PAST, LOOKS TO FUTURE

Wil Haygood, author of "The Butler: A Witness to History," will speak at BGSU for the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event is part of the University's commemoration of Black History Month, which includes public service, performances, dialogue and social events across campus.

Described as a "cultural historian," Haygood is a Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Humanities fellow and a writer for the Washington Post as well as the author of three iconic biographies, of Sen. Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Sammy Davis Jr. and Sugar Ray Robinson. His book about White House butler Eugene Allen was made into a 2013 feature film.

Haygood's presentation, "The Beauty of the Dream," will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen–Thompson Student Union. His talk is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing. During his visit to campus he will also meet with students and speak to classes.


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Cummings on broadstream – TV Technology

Stinson discusses police planting evidence – Atlas Obscura

Donahue on the hipster trend – The Blade



JOHNSON NAMED DIRECTOR OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

After a national search, BGSU has selected an experienced professional as the director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Dr. Betsy Johnson will join the University on Feb. 16, announced Cecilia Castellano, vice provost for strategic enrollment planning.

Johnson is currently the vice president for enrollment management, student services and marketing at Owens Community College, where she has held positions of increasing responsibility since 2002. Prior to that role, she served for 10 years as the director of Owens' financial aid office. She also brings a depth of knowledge regarding the ever–changing state and federal requirements, adapting policies and procedures to help students continue on through graduation, Castellano said.

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UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM ON DIVERSITY
WADDELL, PEÑA TO GIVE ADRESSES AT STUDENT SHOWCASE

Glass award created by Joel O'Dorisio, Art.
What have undergraduates learned about diversity in their classes or in individual work with faculty? The inaugural Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: "Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society" will showcase students' learning through poster presentations, with three awards to be given at a later date.

The University community is invited to the event, to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 13) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen–Thompson Student Union. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, the day features 46 posters on topics ranging from the gender wage gap between men and women globally to U.S. drug incarceration. Presentations will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

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OBITUARIES
Chloe Genson, 85, died Jan. 6 in Bowling Green. She joined the University in 1975, retiring in 1988. View funeral arrangements.

IN BRIEF

BGSU students, staff and alumni will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a special performance on Thursday (Jan. 14), joined by the Bowling Green High School Madrigals choir and children of staff members.

Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards invites all BGSU faculty and staff to attend the 27th annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 1:30 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 15) in the Wood County District Public Library.


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