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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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Campus Update Archive

1. Women's Basketball hosts Purdue Northwest

Your Falcons will host the Lions at 6 p.m. tonight at the Stroh Center. Tickets are free for students so come support your Falcons!

Purchase your tickets for general admission.

2. Attend Making Deals, Building Brands and Running Businesses in Asia with Mr. Michael Crawford

Entrepreneurial thinking is critical for the growth of all companies. The Schmidthorst College of Business is excited to host BGSU alumnus Michael Crawford as he shares his experiences as international deal maker and corporate executive, including how he helped some of the most powerful brands innovate and grow in the global market.

Current chairman, president and CEO of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co., Crawford will draw examples from his time as senior vice president of Shanghai Disney Resort and President of Walt Disney Holdings Co. and as president of global portfolio management with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, to reveal lessons learned about allowing culture and geography to shape his leadership approach. A limited number of copies of his book “From the Mouse’s House to the Penthouse,” also will be available to students interested in learning more to participate in a book signing at the end of the talk.

This event takes place from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Schmeltz Atrium of the Maurer Center. Reserve your seat today!

3. Attend the Holiday Fair, shop local and support student entrepreneurs

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style as we invite you to come and shop at the 2023 BGSUces’ Holiday Fair, sponsored by the Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership! This event is an excellent opportunity to support student entrepreneurs as they showcase their small businesses and side hustles, sell their unique products and spread cheer to our community. Mark your calendars and come shop local!

The Holiday Fair is from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Schmeltz Atrium, Maurer Center.

4. Dia de los Muertos - Ofrenda

In celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Office of Multicultural Affairs has created an Ofrenda to honor loved ones who have passed. This Ofrenda is Nov. 1-2 located in BTSU 427. Sugar skulls are also available to decorate while supplies last. Visitors are encouraged to write a leave a photocopied image of a loved one who has passed.

For more information, contact bryanar@bgsu.edu.

5. Die-stress event

Join the Counseling Center today from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the BTSU tables. Roll a 20-sided die and learn how you can manage stress!

6. Firewall upgrade scheduled for Nov. 6-8

Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform upgrades to the BGSU firewalls on the evenings of Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The upgrades will each occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning and there is no anticipated disruption to the BGSU network.

If you experience any connectivity changes/issues after these upgrades, please report them to the ITS service desk at 419-372-0999 or chat online.

7. First-generation student celebration at the Pub

Please come join us as we celebrate first-generation students and host a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Pub. There will be free food and great company at the event!

8. Free Strength 101 workshop at SRC

Gain knowledge and confidence in the weight room! Join other students and faculty/staff on campus at the BGSU Student Recreation Center for free exercise and educational sessions. During these sessions, familiarize yourself with the Rec, learn how to use the strength training equipment, and build your own exercise routine with the help of fitness staff. The workshop includes four sessions and is limited to eight participants.

The Strength 101 workshop will occur from 10:15 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays Nov. 7-16.

Pre-registration is required for the Strength 101 workshop.

For more information on these workshops or other fitness programming, contact Hannah Bockey at 419-372-2348 or at Hbockey@bgsu.edu.

9. Outages to multiple BGSU systems scheduled for Nov. 3

The following systems will experience outages from 12:05 to 6 a.m. on Friday Nov. 3, in order to complete required system maintenance. The systems that will be affected are:

Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.

10. The NSLS is collecting toys and handmade cards for kids in need

From Nov. 6 to Nov. 20, the Natonal Society of Leadership and Success is collecting new toys for children in need in the Bowling Green area! Toys can be dropped off from 4 to 5 p.m. in-person on Monday, Nov. 20, in the lobbies of Offenhauer Hall, Founders Hall and Centennial Hall, and Central Hall room 104, or contact gregork@bgsu.edu to make arrangements for dropping off donations.

The NSLS is also collecting handmade cards for children in the hospital. Rules and examples of cards can be found at the Cardz for Kidz website. There will be an in-person card making event and toy drop off from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, in Central Hall Room 104. Supplies and snacks will be provided!

If you have questions contact Kalli Gregory at gregork@bgsu.edu

11. Another Innocent Lost

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is seeing a recent rise in violence in a decades long conflict. With this rise of violence comes a major need to discuss what is happening and what might be done. Come join a critical discussion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We invite people of all different views and backgrounds to come take part from 4 to 7 p.m. this Friday, in Union 315. Sponsored by the BGSU Secular Student Alliance.

Have any questions? Email Donovan Heinze at dheinze@bgsu.edu.

12. Yoga classes at Student Recreation Center

Relax, energize, relieve stress and enhance your overall well-being by participating in yoga classes at the Student Recreation Center. A variety of options are available: Yoga Flow, Vinyasa Flow, Buti Yoga, BodyBalance, Stretch and Relax. View the full schedule and details.

Try your first class for free by using the promo code: GroupX. Redeem for a free Group X day pass at the Student Recreation Center welcome desk.

Attend unlimited fitness classes for the remainder of the fall semester by purchasing a group exercise pass for a small fee online or at the Student Recreation Center welcome desk. Purchase of an SRC membership is not required and all Group X memberships are now discounted 40%.

For more information on group fitness programming or personal training, contact Karyn Smith at 419-372-9309 or karync@bgsu.edu.

1. ENG 6040: Graduate Writing and ESOL 6080: Academic and Professional Oral Communication, spring 2024

The English Department is pleased to offer ENG 6040: Graduate Writing in spring 2024 (TR 1:00-2:15 p.m., Call # 15224). This class is open to all graduate students and designed to support students as they write in their disciplines. This section will be taught by a T/ESOL Program faculty member, Amy Cook, so it’s an excellent resource for international and multilingual students in particular.

ESOL 6080: Academic and Professional Oral Communication, spring 2024 The T/ESOL Program offers ESOL 6080: Academic and Professional Oral Communication in spring 2024 (TR 9:30-10:45am, Call # 16035). This class is open to all multilingual and international graduate students and is designed to support students as they develop their academic and professional oral communication skills. The class focuses on listening/note-taking strategies; interacting with professors, classmates and professionals; presentation skills; academic vocabulary; nonverbal communication and pragmatics. Students also build overall fluency, pronunciation and oral grammar skills.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at esolprog@bgsu.edu.

1. Did the Greeks really invent everything?

Find out this spring! Explore the stories and histories, the poems and songs of ancient Greek literature, read in English translation. Study the great works that continue to shape our thinking on drama, literature, history, rhetoric and philosophy today.

Great Greek Minds will be offered in person: TuTh 8:00 to 9:15 CLCV 2410-1001 (#13908); with additional sections offered 100% online: CLCV 2410-102W (#13907); CLCV 2410-103W (#14965) and CLCV 2410-104W (#15530).

Search tip: When looking for online/web classes, select "Distance" as the campus.

2. EAG meets tonight!

The Environmental Action Group is meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in Central Hall 100. We are going to be spending a good portion of the meeting collaborating on our different committee group projects: a BGSU greenspace, rain garden and composting. If you want to be a part of making a difference, saving the earth and meeting new friends, EAG is the club for you! Students of every major are welcome.

Email zmhayes@bgsu.edu if you have questions. See you tonight!

3. Food allergy research survey

We are two undergraduate nutrition students conducting research about food allergy knowledge among college students. Participants will answer basic demographic questions, followed by a series of questions to gauge their knowledge about food allergies. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Participants do not have to have food allergies themselves to take the survey, as it is open to all students 18 years and older. The survey will close on Monday, Nov. 20.

Please contact mcgrace@bgsu.edu or ovandra@bgsu.edu with any questions. Thank you for taking the time to help us with our research!

4. Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Fall group presentation

Interested in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? This is a great opportunity for American citizens who have a conferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent before the start of the grant period.

Please join us virtually for an interactive Group Presentation Session (GPS) to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research or teach English. During the session, you will find out about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, tips and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, attendees will enter a breakout room with their Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA) to learn more about applying through their institution. If interested, please make sure to RSVP. Once you've registered, you will be sent the Zoom meeting link.

For questions, please email edabroad@bgsu or call us at 419-372-0479.

5. Global Migrations in Film

Migration is both an urgent contemporary issue and an inherently complex phenomenon that must be approached from multiple disciplinary angles. This spring, look at film representations of migration from a variety of post-1970 periods and regions, especially migrations to the U.S. and Europe. By combining humanities (which often emphasize individual experiences/empathy) and social science approaches (which analyze underlying causes of & possible solutions), this course will equip you with a fuller understanding of, and response to, the issues of migration.

Films to be considered will range from 1980s classics such as "El Norte" to more recent offerings like Ai Weiwei's 2017 "Human Flow" and 2019 "Joy" by Sudabeh Mortezai. Combined course is offered as both WRLD 3150-1002 (#16382) and INST 3800-1002 and meets from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

6. Join Residence Life for a Sweater Weather Social! Nov. 2 and 6

Looking for a break from the books? Students can join us in residence halls across campus for a series of fun events from the comfort of their homes. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, there will be a roller rink at Offenhauer, a psychic fair at Founders, as well as mini golf at Falcon Heights. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, there will be a roller rink at Kreischer, a psychic fair at Centennial, arcade games at Conklin and mini golf in Kohl Hall. There is something for everyone to get involved!

Learn more about the Sweater Weather Social.

7. Join us for a Life Design silent disco this Friday!

Join Falcons After Dark and the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design for a silent disco from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in McLeod Hall 314! Dance the night away with a silent disco and enjoy free appetizers, a soda bar, glow games and more.

Learn more about the disco.

8. Navigating Your Future: Graduate School and Beyond

Are you curious about graduate school and what lies beyond your undergraduate journey? Eager to explore your academic and career prospects? Join us from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Sky Bank Room 201!

Discover the insights and experiences of current Sociology graduate student mentors who are excited to share their journeys, challenges and successes in graduate school. In this 1.5-hour interactive event, you'll have the opportunity to:

Learn about the graduate school application process.
Gain firsthand insights into life as a graduate student.
Ask questions about career options after graduation.
Learn how to effectively design and build your resume!

RSVP for Navigating Your Future: Graduate School and Beyond.

9. Sex in the Dark! Get all your questions answered in a safe space

Do you have questions regarding health, sex, sexual health and maybe even questions pondering sexuality? You are free to ask them at Sex in the Dark! We offer you a judgment-free and anonymous way of asking questions that you may have. This event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. A panel of people from the Division of Community Well-Being, the Division of Diversity and Belonging and the Division of Health and Wellness will be present to answer your questions.

The first 100 people receive a free safer sex kit from the Wellness Connection!

Questions? Contact Kori Koschalk-Newmister.

10. Still looking for one credit? Take the Solar Eclipse Seminar course this spring!

Prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse in BG on April 8, 2024. Students will explore why and how often solar eclipses occur, what scientists learn about the sun during a solar eclipse, eclipses in art and culture, and how to view the solar eclipse safely.

Interested students may have the opportunity to volunteer as eclipse ambassadors to promote safe eclipse viewing to the Bowling Green community. Take ASTR 2700 - Solar Eclipse Seminar (one credit hour) in the spring semester, from 2:30 to 3:20 p.m. on Wednesdays. To sign up, contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy at physics@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2421.

11. Tie Dye with Title IX

The Office of Title IX, in partnership with the Office of Health and Wellness, invites you to an exciting event: Tie Dye with Title IX. Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at BTSU Room 207. We will also be delving into the important topic of Title IX and connecting you with invaluable resources that can make a real difference in your life. The best part? We have you covered! We will provide all the supplies you need, free. And what's creativity without a little company? Bring a friend along and double the fun!

Please feel free to reach out to Odhiambo at potieno@bgsu.edu if you have any questions or would like more information.

12. Voluntary dental insurance

United HealthCare Student Resources offers a voluntary dental and vision plan to all BGSU students. To enroll, visit the United Healthcare Student Resources website and enter Bowling Green State University as your school. At the bottom of the following page, you will notice a link for ‘Voluntary Dental/Vision’. Enter your specific information and available plan options with pricing and benefits will appear. Students do not need to be enrolled in the student health insurance plan to be eligible for the dental and vision plans.

Questions? contact the Student Insurance Office at studentins@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-7495.

1. CFE workshop: Assessing Course Design and Delivery

Do you want to create engaging and student-friendly Canvas courses? Are you curious about Quality Matters and BGSU rubrics and how these tools can be used to assess and enhance aspects of your course design and pedagogy? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence for their virtual workshop on Assessing Course Design and Delivery. This workshop, facilitated by CFE instructional designer, Dr. Kristen Hidinger, will help you identify standards for high quality course design and reflect on your own strategies for course design and delivery while introducing you to best practices and other helpful resources for course design and teaching. This workshop will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, via Zoom.

Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE workshops.

Register for this workshop and other CFE workshops.

Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and administrative and classified staff members.

2. Emotionally Intelligent Teams training session

Join us at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, for the Emotionally Intelligent Teams training session offered by the Office of Human Resources and our EAP provider. Register for Emotionally Intelligent Teams.

For questions, contact Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, M.Ed at smsaund@bgsu.edu

3. November Research and Innovation Forum

Faculty are invited to join fellow researchers and scholars for a series of monthly events hosted by the Division of Research at BGSU. Participants will learn about current research initiatives and make new connections for future collaborations. Enjoy a panel discussion or presentation followed by Q&A and networking opportunities. Light refreshments, snacks and dessert will be served.

November's Research and Innovation Forum will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Multipurpose Room 228. Professor Susan Brown, director of the Center for Family and Demographic Research (CFDR), and co-director of the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR), will be speaking.

4. Safe Zone workshop for faculty, staff and graduate students

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Division of Diversity and Belonging will be offering a Safe Zone training for faculty, staff and graduate students from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, in Jerome Library Room 210B. This three-hour, in-person training promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) people and education concerning LGBTQ+ issues. During this workshop, you will build a support network of LGBTQ+ allies on BGSU’s campus and learn about local LGBTQ+ resources and sources for continuing education.

Learn more about this event and other upcoming CFE workshops.

Register for this event and other CFE workshops.

Registration closes one business day before the event. This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, instructors, administrative and classified staff members and graduate students.

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