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Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022

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1. Deadline for Women of Distinction nominations - Thursday!

This event honors outstanding leaders in the BGSU community who serve as role models and/or mentors to individuals who have faced discrimination based on sex and/or gender and exhibit dedication to empowering individuals who have faced discrimination based on sex and/or gender to achieve their goals.

Award recipients may be undergraduate or graduate students, staff members, community/alumni or faculty members of all genders. Submit your nomination at bgsu.edu/wodnominate.

2. MLK Keynote Address – Dr. Mark Lomax II

On Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. Dr. Mark Lomax II will be giving the MLK Keynote Address. Dr. Lomax is a critically acclaimed composer, recording artist, drummer, activist and educator. A highly sought-after lecturer, Lomax specializes in the socio-political and spiritual aspects of African-American art, music, race and using the arts to build community.

The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.

3. Register for spring intramural sports

Registration is open for spring 2022 intramural sports. Get a head start on signing up your teams! Get involved as an individual, with your friends or student organization by playing.

Play begins Jan. 24 in the following sports:
Indoor Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Basketball.

Sports beginning on March 14:
Dodgeball, Wiffleball, Flag Football and Kickball.

Cost:
Spring Semester Pass: $30/pp
No cost to players who already purchased an academic year pass.

Register through ImLeagues.com/bgsu.

Department of Recreation and Wellness
419.372.2464 | imsports@bgsu.edu

4. Spring CURS grant application (second round) open

Undergraduate research/scholarly/creative projects of 1-2 students with a faculty mentor in ANY discipline or field are funded with up to $500 toward project costs and a $200 stipend per student. Group projects (3-5 students) can ask for up to $750 with a $200 stipend for each student.

Application deadline is Monday, Jan. 24.

5. Come to the January ReStore event!

Have you been to the ReStore yet? Come pick out school and office supplies, clothes, décor or other items for free! Each item taken is one less item added to landfills, and instead reused or repurposed to help save the planet. You can access our new location across from the Life Science Building through the sliding glass doors of McDonald. Masks and a valid BGSU ID are mandatory for entry. Our next ReStore event is Thursday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hope to see you there!

6. FREE wellness program

Would you like to be a participant in a FREE wellness program? The 4D Falcon's wellness program gives you access to free fitness classes, nutrition counseling, culinary skills and more! To sign up, please email Paige Wagner at wiemanp@bgsu.edu that you are interested!

7. Join us for book discussion of Gone Girl

Join BG Authors for a book club discussion of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at a TBD location! For more information about the event, contact BG Authors Director Mary Ross at mkross@bgsu.edu. To sign up for the event, please fill out this form.

8. Nominate outstanding students & organizations!

During SMART's Annual Taste of February event, awards are given out to outstanding students (undergraduate & graduate) and campus organizations that are doing phenomenal work to support and uplift historically minoritized communities. The awards are:

Organization of the Year
Ace of Academics
Campus Unity
SMART Boss of the Year
Community Activist of the Year

If you know a student (undergraduate or graduate) or campus organization that you believe deserves to be recognized during Taste of February, you can nominate them here. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 4 at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please email taajj@bgsu.edu.

9. Do you want to study abroad?

Learn more about your Education Abroad opportunities during an Education Abroad information session, offered weekly! Attending an information session is the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU. Choose from over 500 options (study, internship, service learning and research) in more than 40 different countries! At the conclusion of each information session, you can schedule an appointment with the Education Abroad student advisor.

In-Person sessions every Thursday:
11-11:30 a.m., University Hall, Room 405A

LIVE Virtual Information Sessions will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. until April 27 via Zoom.

If interested, please register here. If you are unable to attend a live session, please visit our website to view the recorded presentation, and then schedule an appointment with the Education Abroad student advisor.

Contact Education Abroad, International Programs and Partnerships at edabroad@bgsu.edu or 419-372-0479 for more information.

10. Introduction to Mindfulness workshop starts Jan. 26 – register!

Register for the Introduction to Mindfulness workshop, an ideal class if you have never practiced mindfulness and are looking for a basic overview. During the class you will learn the key concepts of mindfulness and how to develop a practice. All participants receive a free copy of the book “The Mindful Twenty-Something: Life Skills to Handle Stress ... and Everything Else” and a journal. Classes are Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 via Zoom.

More experienced with mindfulness? Our Expanding Your Mindfulness Practice workshop starts March 17.

Register for either workshop here. To learn more about other wellness opportunities, visit our website.

1. Army ROTC wants you!

Considering the military? Already enlisted? Looking for an organization to build leadership and meet new people? The Army ROTC program is accepting enrollment for the spring '22 semester right now. Stop in to Memorial Hall room 157 today to enroll or ask questions about scholarship opportunities.

2. Get connected to student organizations, departments and programs at CampusFest on Jan. 19!

Want to get involved this semester at BGSU?

At CampusFest (spring version) you can learn about student organizations, programs and departments with opportunities for you to get connected! CampusFest is a free event for all students that will take place on Jan. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the BTSU. Student attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes by talking to different campus organizations. Prizes include JBL headphones, an ultimate snack bag, a game night kit and a movie night kit all worth $100. Warm beverages will be available for all attendees!

3. PRSSA spring kick-off TONIGHT!

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting our first in-person meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Jan. 18, (TONIGHT) in Olscamp room 111 at 5:30 p.m. All majors are welcome! Come learn about getting internships, do some networking, and hear about our contest and activities for the semester.

Join the PRSSA GroupMe for important updates and exciting opportunities!

Questions? Email bgprssa@gmail.com! Can't wait to see you!

4. Need food assistance?

Are you or a student you know facing food insecurity? The Office of the Dean of Students food assistance programs can provide students with support and resources (i.e. a bag of non-perishable grocery items). Students can complete a food assistance application or come into the Office of the Dean of Students to apply. Applications and more information about the programs can be found here.

5. Puzzles this week!

Visit Eppler North, room 107 to solve some puzzles and become unpuzzled about the HDFS major, minor plus minors in Child Life and Child Development. Faculty and students will be available to chat and puzzle.

6. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)!

The ITS Student Support Services team is looking to hire two student staff (approx. 15 hrs./week) to begin working this semester. The application form is open now through 11:59 p.m. on January 22, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. Starting pay rate is $12/hour.

For more information, or to apply today, visit www.bgsu.edu/its/workoncampus.

7. Women's ministry

CALLING ALL BGSU WOMEN!

Delight's mission is to invite college women into Christ-centered communities that foster vulnerability and transform stories.

We invite all BGSU women to our kick-off event! Join us in 231 of the Maurer Center on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 9:15 p.m.

This organization has weekly meetings that entail stories about how God has transformed the lives of college women. It is free to join, however, there is an optional new Bible study available every semester that focuses on a chapter of the Bible. This semester, we are studying the book of Genesis! Books are optional and will be available to purchase at kick-off for $15.

Join us for community, service and worship events!

Follow us on Instagram (delight_bgsu) and feel free to message us with any questions or email liddya@bgsu.edu or sldavidson@bsgu.edu.

You are loved and welcome here. We can't wait to meet you!

8. Models, dancers, singers and other talents WANTED

Round 2 of Jabberwock 2022 auditions are here! Jabberwock is an annual showcase of talents and achievement hosted by the ExceptiOnal Epsilon Omicron chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Virtual auditions will still be accepted through Jan. 21!

Models, please include a 30-second video showcasing your walk to a fast and slow song. For in-person auditions, please bring heels!

We can’t wait to see what you all bring!

Audition dates:
Jan. 18-21
6 to 8 p.m.
Central Hall 106

Please send virtual auditions to drhendr@bgsu.edu.

9. NAMI on Campus first meeting spring 2022!

Interested in mental health awareness? Join NAMI on Campus, a student-led organization where we discuss important topics surrounding mental health issues and awareness. Come join for fun activities, great conversations and meet new friends! Meetings are held bi-weekly on Mondays at 8 p.m. in the Education Building room 303, with the first meeting on Jan. 24. For more information, email namioncampusbgsu@gmail.com or find us on Presence!

10. Participants needed: Work/job perceptions and self-reliance

BGSU undergraduate students (age 18+) are being recruited for a study to identify, categorize and understand the opinions of college students regarding their future work/job goals and feelings about self-reliance (BGSU IRB #1834837). Students who complete the Q-grid (Excel file) and questionnaire will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card. The grid and questionnaire will take about 30 minutes to complete.

Take the survey

11. Who doesn't like free food? Join UAO at our general meeting!

University Activities Organization is the premiere event planning organization here at BGSU! Our first general member meeting is happening on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 in University Hall. We will be catering Qdoba for the first 40 students to come to the meeting! Find out what UAO brings to campus, help us plan events and have some fun! We hope to see you there!

Weekly meetings will continue to occur Wednesdays at 6:30 in University Hall 103.

Follow us on social media @bgsu_uao to keep up with our events.

1. Graduate Teaching Assistants - Intro to Canvas workshop

The Introduction to Canvas workshop provides experience with Canvas features including: settings, notifications, assignments, discussions, grading, modules and quizzes. This workshop includes a facilitator-led demonstration of Canvas and its features and an open question session. This workshop will be conducted online using Zoom.

Facilitator: Holly Barber, CFE Instructional Designer

Date: January 21, noon to 1:30 p.m.

1. ACUE Effective Teaching Practices course information Session

BGSU full-time faculty members will have the opportunity to participate in ACUE’s comprehensive course on Effective Teaching Practices. This 25-week course prepares faculty in evidence-based teaching practices proven through independently validated research to improve student achievement and close equity gaps. It will be delivered fully online with a cohort of your colleagues.

There will be two online information sessions via Zoom:

• Information Session #1: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 3 to 4 p.m. ET

• Information Session #2: Friday, Jan. 21, 1 to 2 p.m. ET

Registration links for each session can be accessed on the CFE website in the Important Dates section.

Have a question? Contact cfe@bgsu.edu for more information.

2. Assessing Course Design and Delivery virtual workshop

The design elements of an online or remote course can influence both the teaching and learning that occur within the course. In this workshop, participants will reflect on their online and remote course design and delivery, review standards for high quality course design (Quality Matters and BGSU Rubrics), and share best practices for (re)designing an effective, engaging and well-structured online course.

Categories: Expectations, Support and Feedback & Assessment

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer

Dates:
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (Zoom)
Friday, Feb. 25, noon to 1:30 p.m. (Zoom)

3. Creating Engaging Micro-Learning Videos virtual workshop

BGSU faculty had to quickly transition to remote learning over the past year. While transitioning, many faculty have decided to implement videos within their courses. Often times instructors may find that participation is low in synchronous lectures and are looking to find more efficient ways to engage students in their subject matter. In this workshop, instructors will be able to define what microlearning videos are and the benefits of producing this type of video, discuss the steps and best practices involved in creating microlearning videos, and be able to determine what platform is best to host videos while keeping in mind best practices for accessibility.

Facilitator: Holly Barber, CFE Instructional Designer

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2 to 3 p.m.

4. The Optimal Aging Institute is accepting small grant proposals

The Optimal Aging Institute (OAI) is accepting applications for their small grant awards ($500 to $1,000). Grant funds through the OAI are designed for original scholarship, seed money or pilot data. Applicants may be full-time faculty or graduate-level students with support from a full-time faculty member. The upcoming deadline for submission is Feb. 1. For more information and the application, please visit the website.