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- Apply to be a speaker at the next TEDxBGSU event
- ArtsX 2024 call for artists
- BGSU Preview Day event and parking lot closures this Saturday
- BGSU Volleyball is back home this weekend
- BGSU Choirs welcoming new singers for Spring semester
- Cineposium screening
- Donate to the Fall Falcon Food Drive next week
- Do you have a voting plan?
- Film viewing of transnational Chinese cinema: The Farewell (别告诉她)
- Free Bad Genetics Comedy Show tomorrow night
- Free Wall Street Journal and New York Times subscriptions
- Ghost tours with campus tour guides
- Halloween 48 hour film screening
- Local history lecture series by winning authors next week
- Meet our international Falcon alumni to learn about international careers abroad and in the US
- Monster Mash in the Student Recreation Center
- Saturday Serenity
- Pumpkin decorating contest
- "Orange Wave" with Falcon Hockey Saturday night
- BGSU Preview Day event and parking lot closures
- Harness the power of generative AI to increase creativity and efficiency
- Planetarium Show: Spooky Space
- Public Lecture: “Resisting Hydrocolonialism in Detroit”
- Sigma Alpha Iota costume contest
- Sustainability and Business - Author and Guest Speaker
- Women's Soccer returns to Cochrane Stadium
Students
- Camp and serve event with the Office of Campus Sustainability
- Coffee Truck: National Transfer Student Week
- Earn volunteer hours and have fun at the same time
- Free Dinner and Bible Study
- Interested in serving as a poll worker for the upcoming Presidential Election?
- Medlife - Service Learning Trip to Riobamba
- Meet Up Monday for Commuter and Transfer Students
- National Transfer Student Week
- Student Webinar - Budgeting: Creating a Plan
- Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate for all majors
- Thursday Late Nights
- Transfer Student Zombie Crawl
Graduate Students
- 3rd BGSU International Students' Thanksgiving Dinner
- Learn how to get published and avoid predatory publishers
Faculty/Staff
- Classroom/lab software request deadline for Spring 2025
- Prepare for a Successful Academic Program Review
- Safe Zone for Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students
- Web Report Library maintenance/outage scheduled for Oct. 26
1. Apply to be a speaker at the next TEDxBGSU event
Date and Time: The registration deadline is Dec. 2.
Location: Application is submitted virtually to the Marvin Center
Apply to be a TEDxBGSU application!
Description: Applications for our spring talks are open on a rolling basis. If you are interested in speaking, please apply by Dec. 2. We look forward to hearing your big ideas!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center For Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: The Marvin Center, marvincenter@bgsu.com
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2. ArtsX 2024 call for artists
Learn more about ArtsX!
Description: Calling all artists, musicians and performers! "Rhythm and Resonance" is the inspiration for the 20th annual ArtsX event, but we also welcome art and performances that do not relate to the theme. Proposals for participation are due by Nov. 4.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Arts at BGSU
Contact: Sue Sweeney, sweenes@bgsu.edu
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3. BGSU Preview Day event and parking lot closures this Saturday
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Location: BTSU and various locations around campus
Description: The BGSU Office of Admissions Fall Preview Day will take place from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Oct. 26.
Over 1,500 guests will be on campus exploring academic programs, student services and campus facilities.
Guests will be parking in Lot 7, E, F and 4 for the day's events. These lots will close on Friday, Oct. 25 and will be reserved only for Preview Day guests until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Students, faculty and staff who will be on campus this Saturday are encouraged to plan accordingly for the influx of campus visitors.
Any questions about Preview Day can be directed to Erica Mills at millsel@bgsu.edu in the Office of Admissions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Office of Admissions
Contact: Erica Mills, millsel@bgsu.edu
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4. BGSU Volleyball is back home this weekend
Date and Time: From 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 and from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Location: Stroh Center
Get tickets!
Description: This weekend, BGSU Volleyball faces off against Kent State at home! Catch the action at 6 p.m. on Friday then join us at 5 p.m. on Saturday for Alumnae Day as we celebrate past and present Falcons. It’s going to be an exciting weekend on the court. Don’t miss it!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics Marketing
Contact: Taylor Jefferson, tjeffer@bgsu.edu
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5. Choirs welcoming new singers for Spring semester
Date and Time: Spring 2025
Location: Moore Musical Arts Center
Learn about BGSU Choirs!
Description: The BGSU Choirs are happy to welcome new singers for Spring 2025! If you enjoy singing, we would love to have you as part of the BGSU choral community! Choirs accepting new members for the Spring semester are listed below. If you are interested in joining for the Spring semester, just email the conductor(s) of the group(s) that fit your schedule and interest!
A Capella Choir (MUSP 4770E):
- From 1:30-2:20 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- 1 credit hour
- Conductor: Dr. Adam Luebke, luebkea@bgsu.edu
The A Cappella Choir is a select, mixed ensemble of approximately 50-60 singers, consisting primarily of students with high school choral experience.
University Choral Society (MUSP 4760E):
- From 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
- 1 credit hour
- Conductor: Dr. Adam Luebke, luebkea@bgsu.edu
The UCS is a large chorus consisting of students, faculty, staff and community members. Each year the UCS presents one concert each semester and performs a major choral/orchestral work with the BGSU Philharmonia or the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.
Volaré (MUSP 4790E):
- From 12:30-1:20 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- 1 credit hour
- Conductor: Dr. Emily Pence Brown, brownep@bgsu.edu
Volaré (formerly University Women’s Chorus) is a large ensemble consisting of soprano and alto singers with a variety of majors and experiences.
University Men's Chorus (MUSP 4800E):
- From 12:30-1:20 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- 1 credit hour
- Conductor: Dr. Richard Schnipke, rschnip@bgsu.edu
The University Men’s Chorus is a large ensemble consisting of tenor and bass singers with a variety of majors and experiences.
Find more information about all the choirs!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Musical Arts
Contact: Richard Schnipke, rschnip@bgsu.edu
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6. Cineposium screening
Date and Time: From 7:30-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Location: Olscamp 117
Learn more about Ceneposium!
Description: Cineposium gives people across campus the chance to see some of the best short films created in film courses such as Cinematography, Editing-Image-Sound, Sync-Sound Production and Applied Aesthetics. This event is moderated by Lucas Ostrowski, Associate Professor for the Department of Theatre and Film. Filmmakers will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their work.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu
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7. Donate to the Fall Falcon Food Drive next week
Date and Time: From Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 8.
Location: Collection boxes will be located in residence hall lobbies, the library and the Student Union outside the USG Office (room 404)
Learn more about Undergraduate Student Government!
Description: The Fall Falcon Food Drive is coming up next week! The drive runs from Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 8 and is aimed at collecting high-need food items for the Falcon Food Pantry. These items include cereal, jelly/jam, salad dressing/sauces, ramen noodles, rice and granola bars. However, the Food Pantry appreciates any donations! Those who donate to the Fall Falcon Food Drive will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card from Elite Apparel. Donation bins will be located in all residence halls, the library and outside the USG office in BTSU 404.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Undergraduate Student Government
Contact: Abby Burger, aburge@bgsu.edu
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8. Do you have a voting plan?
Date and Time: The General Election takes place on Nov. 5.
Learn more about BGSU Votes.
Description: In many states, including Ohio, there are multiple methods you can utilize to vote. You can vote early in person, vote early by absentee ballot or vote on Election Day. Each has a process that requires some planning on your part so visit our website to find some helpful tools to make your voting experience great!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Votes
Contact: BGSU Votes, bgsuvotes@bgsu.edu
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9. Film viewing of transnational Chinese cinema: The Farewell (别告诉她)
Date and Time: From 7-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Location: Olscamp 117
Learn more about the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
Description: The Farewell is a bilingual drama-comedy directed by Chinese American director Lulu Wang. Based on the director’s real-life experience, the film centers around Billi, a Chinese born New Yorker, who returns to China for her grandmother when she learns about a problem with her grandmother. The cultural differences that she encounters in China place her in a difficult situation to properly interact with her grandmother. The film is about the collective unit and the individual, two concepts that are valued differently in China and the United States. It also explores different understandings of truth, ethnicity and family and different ways to express love and grief. The film was very well received in China, Europe and the United States. It has won numerous awards.
This film viewing features a short introduction and a panel discussion following the viewing.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Asian Studies and the Department of World Languages and Cultures
Contact: Min Yang, ymin@bgsu.edu
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10. Free Bad Genetics Comedy Show tomorrow night
Date and Time: From 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.
Location: Education 115
Learn more about Bad Genetics!
Description: Come join Bad Genetics for our free Halloween comedy show at 7 p.m. on this Friday, Oct. 25! Bad Genetics Improv is BGSU's premier long-form improv troupe. Costumes are encouraged but not required! For additional details, check out our Instagram @badgeneticsimprov.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Bad Genetics Comedy
Contact: Agatha Hickerson, hagatha@bgsu.edu
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11. Free Wall Street Journal and New York Times subscriptions
Get access to these newspapers!
Description: Are you sick of hitting a pay wall every time you try to keep up with the headlines? Great news! In 2024, University Libraries has added subscription access to both the New York Times (NYT) and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for all BGSU students, faculty and staff. Once you've created your free accounts, you will be able to read, listen and engage with these mobile news sources at your convenience on your personal device(s).
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Beth Fridrick, efridri@bgsu.edu
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12. Ghost tours with Campus Tour Guides
Date and Time: From 8-11 p.m. on Oct. 22-24.
Location: Event meetup is located in front of the Student Recreation Center. Parking is located behind the Student Recreation Center or across Mercer Street at the Slater Ice Arena parking lot.
Learn more about Office of Health and Wellness!
Description: Join the Office of Health and Wellness and BGSU Campus Tour guides for a spooktacular evening recanting the ghostly tales of bygone years. Meeting for first tour will occur in front of the Student Recreation Center at 8 p.m. Meeting for the second tour of the evening which is also in front of the Student Recreation Center, will be at 9:15 p.m.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The Office of Health and Wellness, Campus Tour Guides
Contact: Mitchell Thatcher, mthatch@bgsu.edu
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13. Halloween 48 hour film screening
Date and Time: From 8-10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Location: Donnell Theatre
Learn more about this event!
Description: The screening of the Halloween 48 Hour Film Projects has become one of main holiday events on campus. The films are all crowd pleasers and the event features a costume contest. So, whether you filmed the weekend before, are looking for a place to wear an outrageous costume or want some entertainment well suited to Halloween make sure to attend the event.
Presented by BG Reel, the student organization that arranges the annual BGSU Film and Media Festival.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu
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14. Local history lecture series by winning authors next week
Date and Time: Various
Location: Various
Learn more about this event!
Description: Join the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) for this year’s Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, featuring the works of this year's Local History Publication Award winners.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
"The Worthington Project: A Documentary History"
Author: Alexandra Bevins, winner of the article category, independent division
At 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29
Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room
Digging Up Devils: The Search for a Satanic Murder Cult in Rural Ohio
Author: Jack Legg, winner of the book category - independent division
A 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room
Confederates from Canada: John Yates Beall and the Rebel Raids on the Great Lakes
Author: Ralph Lindeman, winner of the book category - professional division
At 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Zoom Presentation - Registration Required
"Samuel 'Golden Rule' Jones: Music and the Social Good in Progressive Era Toledo, Ohio"
Author: Dr. Mary Natvig, winner of the article category - professional division
At 3:3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Nick Pavlik, npavlik@bgsu.edu
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15. Meet our international Falcon alumni to learn about international careers abroad and in the US
Date and Time: From 7-8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Location: Education 201
Learn more abut International Studies!
Description: At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Education 201, several of our International Studies alumni will be sharing strategies about how to jumpstart your international career--whether you work abroad or in the U.S. Contact Dr. Beatrice Guenther at bguenth@bgsu.edu to RSVP.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Program of International Studies
Contact: Beatrice Guenther, bguenth@bgsu.edu
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16. Monster Mash in the Student Recreation Center
Date and Time: From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Location: The event is located on the basketball courts in the Student Recreation center. Parking is available outside the recreation center and across Mercer Street in the Slater Ice Arena parking lot.
Register for the escape room!
Description: Come and join the Office of Health and Wellness and Dj Jayy for Monster Mash! This spooky event will be filled with an escape room, on-campus resources, campus ghost tours, trick or treating and yard games with goggles. You can also enjoy pickleball on our MAC courts and our climbing wall will be open for your enjoyment.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Mitchell Thatcher, mthatch@bgsu.edu
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17. Saturday Serenity
Date and Time: From 10:20-11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Location: Jerome Library Pallister room
Learn more about the Center for Women and Gender Equity.
Description: Join us bi-weekly for an inclusive space to explore mindfulness techniques, practice yoga skills and connect with others.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Center for Women and Gender Equity and BGSU Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Tatiana Zeadker, tzeadke@bgsu.edu
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18. Pumpkin decorating contest
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Location: Perry Field House
Learn more about this event and more!
Description:Work with teams, colleagues, student organizations or a friend. Any group on campus can join the pumpkin decorating contest. (No carving please, just painting or decorating.) All pumpkins need to be turned in by Friday, Oct. 25. Contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu to arrange. Pumpkins will be displayed at Well-O-Ween from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the PFH for attendees to vote. The winning team with the most votes receives a team prize!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Recreation and Wellness
Contact: Karyn Smith, karync@bgsu.edu
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19. "Orange Wave" with Falcon Hockey Saturday Night
Date and Time: At 7:37 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Location: Slater Family Ice Arena
Get your tickets!
Description: Falcon Hockey is back at Slater Family Ice Arena! BGSU Hockey will be hosting The Ohio State University on Saturday, Oct. 26. The theme will be "Orange Wave" so make sure to wear orange and Rally towels will be handed out. The game will begin at 7:37 p.m. Tickets are free for BGSU students.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics Marketing
Contact: Taylor Jefferson, tjeffer@bgsu.edu
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20. BGSU Preview Day event and parking lot closures
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union and various locations around campus.
Description: The BGSU Office of Admissions Fall Preview Day will take place from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Oct. 26.
Over 1,500 guests will be on campus exploring academic programs, student services and campus facilities.
Guests will be parking in Lot 7, E, F and 4 for the day's events. These lots will close on Friday, Oct. 25 and will be reserved only for Preview Day guests until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Students, faculty and staff who will be on campus this Saturday are encouraged to plan accordingly for the influx of campus visitors.
Any questions about Preview Day can be directed to Erica Mills (millsel@bgsu.edu) in the Office of Admissions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Office of Admissions
Contact: Erica Mills, Associate Director for Visits and Events, BGSU Office of Admissions, millsel@bgsu.edu
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21. Harness the power of Generative AI to increase creativity and efficiency
Date and Time: From 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Faculty and staff parking is available in Lots F and E. Commuter student parking is available in Lot E or 14. Paid parking is available in Lots 7B, 7C and 7D.
Register for this event!
Description: Discover the transformative power of Generative AI in the keynote address, “Harnessing Generative AI for Unmatched Creativity and Efficiency,” by Dr. Darren Pulsipher, host and producer of the Embracing Digital Transformation podcast. Explore how Generative AI can enhance creativity, streamline workflows, improve performance and learn strategies to empower individuals and organizations to harness AI tools for greater productivity and innovation. Through real-world examples and case studies, you'll gain insights into the impact of Generative AI on the quality of products and services, unlocking new opportunities for growth.
Advance registration is required for all CFE events. Registration closes one business day before the event. This event is open to all members of the BGSU community and the general public.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of the President and Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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22. Planetarium Show: Spooky Space
Date and Time: From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. From 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Location: BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
Check out the BGSU Planetarium on Facebook!
Description: Get in the Halloween spirit with this entertaining show. We can imagine seeing things such as ghosts, faces, witches and vampires in our pictures of objects in space. See these along with other spooky phenomena in space and learn about the science behind them.
A /$2 donation is suggested for all planetarium shows.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Planetarium, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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23. Public Lecture: “Resisting Hydrocolonialism in Detroit”
Date and Time: From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Location: 410 Kuhlin Center
Learn more about the SMC Colloquium Schedule.
Description: Please join us for a public lecture titled “Resisting Hydrocolonialism in Detroit: Mass Water Shutoffs and Grassroots Organizing” by BGSU Alum and Associate Professor of Communication at Wayne State University, Dr. Rahul Mitra. This event is free and open to the public.
Presentation’s Description:
Between May 2014 and March 2020, an estimated 140,000-160,000 low- and fixed-income households (mainly Black) were disconnected from running water supply in Detroit MI, owing to their inability to pay a backlog of water bills. This tactic was a culmination of a decades-long institutional policy of "hydro-colonialism," I argue, which is a form of neo-colonialization of water resources and infrastructure, as well as the progressive othering and erasure of marginalized residents. In response, residents and grassroots organizers resisted these institutional practices using various tactics, including social media mobilization, community welfare, citizen science, coalition-building and direct political action. Drawing from a 2-year long participatory ethnography and in-depth oral histories, I examine these promises and limitations of strategies via the lens of perfumative resistance and the culture-centered approach. These stories and strategies are crucial for marginalized populations, policymakers, activists and academics everywhere, as public sector infrastructure for vital resources like energy and water get increasingly privatized and/or institutionalize corporate logics, even as climate change exacerbates precarious living conditions for vast swathes of humanity.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU's School of Media and Communication
Contact: Lisa Hanasono, LisaKH@bgsu.edu
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24. Sigma Alpha Iota costume contest
Date and Time: From Oct. 7 to Nov. 8.
Location: Virtual
Registration/Organization Link: Instagram page: bgsu_sai
Description: Entries must be sent to our Instagram page bgsu_sai! We will post a photo of you in your Halloween costume onto our page and the one that receives the most likes will receive a $25 giftcard! Entries will be judged on Nov. 8.
Questions can be sent to Emma Guanzon, emmguan@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Sigma Alpha Iota-Gamma Omicron
Contact: Emma Guanzon, emmguan@bgsu.edu
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25. Sustainability and Business - Author and Guest Speaker
Date and Time: From 3:45-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Location: Central Hall 110
Learn more about Campus Sustainability Month!
Description: Dr. Andrew Hoffman is coming to BGSU next week to give a seminar based on his book, "How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate". We will be giving away 10 copies of his book at the conclusion of his presentation. His seminar synthesizes evidence from sociology, psychology and political science to make a case for a more scientifically informed public and socially engaged scientific community. This engaging topic is free and open to the BGSU community and promises to be applicable and interesting to you no matter what your field of interest is. Email greenbg@bgsu.edu with any questions.
This event is a part of Campus Sustainability Month. That means that students in attendance will be entered in our month-long raffle for a pair of brand-new Apple AirPods.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Campus Sustainability
Contact: Zachary Hayes, greenbg@bgsu.edu
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26. Women's Soccer returns to Cochrane Stadium
Date and Time: At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Location: Cochrane Stadium
Learn more about Women's Soccer!
Description: Women's soccer will be back at Cochrane Stadium this Thursday, Oct 24. The Falcons will be hosting conference rival Eastern Michigan University. The game will begin at 7 p.m. Admission will be free for everyone.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics Marketing
Contact: Taylor Jefferson, tjeffer@bgsu.edu
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1. Camp and serve event with the Office of Campus Sustainability
Date and Time: From 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Location: Oak Openings Preserve, White Oak Campground. Carpool will be provided through the BGSUserves website.
Register to volunteer!
Description: Join us at the Oak Openings Preserve for a campout on the night of Friday, Oct. 25! We will be enjoying each other’s company and some s’mores around a fire! The next morning of Oct. 26 we will be volunteering with the Metroparks staff from 9 a.m. to noon. Also, make sure to bring your own camping gear!
Signup is required through BGSUserves.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Campus Sustainability
Contact: Alexa Zvanovec, alexaz@bgsu.edu
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2. Coffee Truck: National Transfer Student Week
Date and Time: From 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 25.
Location: Bowen Thompson Student Union, Oval
Learn more about National Transfer Student Week!
Description: The first 200 BGSU transfer students will receive a free drink from the Coffee Truck at the Oval! Stop by between 10 a.m. and noon for a free beverage sponsored by Student Engagement as we close out National Transfer Student Week!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Student Engagement
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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3. Earn volunteer hours and have fun at the same time
Date and Time: From 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 and flexible the week of Oct. 28.
Location: Stroh Center and Virtual
Register to volunteer!
Description: Great opportunity to earn volunteer hours!
Volunteers receive a complimentary lunch and a free t-shirt.
Full-day or session time slots are available.
Virtual opportunities are available the week of Oct. 28.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering and BGSU Summer Academic Youth Programs
Contact: Paula Mlinar, pmlinar@bgsu.edu
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4. Free Dinner and Bible Study
Date and Time: Dinner from 6-7 p.m. and Bible study from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Location: The Campus House, 612 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Learn more about Active Christians Today!
Description: Looking for a fun and welcoming community here in BG? Then stop by the Campus House for a free home-cooked meal and a Bible study on Jonah to follow! Whether you and Jesus are besties or you are simply just curious about the whole faith thing we would love to see you there! We know everyone has busy schedules so come for what you can.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Active Christians Today
Contact: Isabelle Greene, igreene@bgsu.edu
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5. Interested in serving as a Poll Worker for the upcoming Presidential Election?
Date and Time: From 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Training times may vary and will be provided by the Board of Elections.
Location: Wood County Board of Elections 1 Court House Square Bowling Green, Ohio, 43402. Training and polling locations may vary and will be provided by the Board of Elections after the interest form is completed.
Register to volunteer as a Poll Worker!
Description: The BGSU Poll Worker program empowers students to participate in the democratic process by serving as a poll worker. By serving in this role, you will assist with the in-person voting process in the upcoming presidential election. Poll worker tasks include assisting voters, maintaining voting equipment, enforcing election laws and managing polling place operations. Serving as a poll worker provides participants a unique opportunity to support democracy, build valuable skills and network with others. To begin your journey as a poll worker, fill out the Poll Worker interest form on BGSU Serves. After completing the interest form, the local Board of Elections will contact you to discuss the poll worker training process.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Poll Worker Program
Contact: Adam Smith adasmit@bgsu.edu, Abby Burger aburge@bgsu.edu, Ava Evers aeevers@bgsu.edu
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6. Medlife - Service Learning Trip to Riobamba
Location: Virtual interest form
Show your interest in this trip!
Description: Medlife SLT trip to Riobamba, Equador! Provides hands-on experience in healthcare settings. Observe medical professionals and help in real world initiatives!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Medlife
Contact: Emma Hand, ehand@bgsu.edu
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7. Meet Up Monday for Commuter and Transfer Students
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28.
Location: Off-Campus Student Lounge, BTSU 220
Learn more about BGSU University Transitions.
Description: Commuter and transfer students can stop by the Off-Campus Student Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union for free giveaways, food and a chance to connect with campus resources!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Orientation and Transitions
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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8. National Transfer Student Week
Date and Time: From Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 25.
Location: All across campus
Learn more about National Transfer Student Week!
Description: Bowling Green State University is proud to honor our transfer students Oct. 21-25! National Transfer Student Week is an opportunity to celebrate your strengths, accomplishments so far and the potential for continued growth at your new home. Join us for five days of celebrating the transfer student experience at BGSU with special events, fun giveaways and MORE!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Orientation and Transitions
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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9. Student Webinar - Budgeting: Creating a Plan
Date and Time: At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Location: Virtual
Register for this session!
Description: Learn skills that will help you manage money and improve your overall understanding of how to achieve and maintain financial health.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: PNC Bank
Contact: Kris Kelley, kristopher.kelley@pnc.com
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10. Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate for all majors
Description: The Very First BGSU Undergraduate Certificate Alert!
Cybersecurity impacts every field—not just CS and IT. But how prepared are you to handle cybersecurity challenges within your major?
The new Certificate in Cybersecurity Awareness is designed to give students practical skills to tackle cybersecurity issues in their future careers, no matter the discipline.
Check out the attached flyer for more details! The very first class, CS 1310 is offered in Spring 2025!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Computer Science
Contact: JK Jake Lee, leej@bgsu.edu
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11. Thursday Late Nights
Date and Time: From 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays.
Location: Hayes Hall, Room 280
Learn more about the BGSU Center for Women and Gender Equity.
Description: A space where students can study, chat with friends, ask about resources or even just do an activity!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Center for Women and Gender Equity
Contact: Tatiana Zeadker, tzeadke@bgsu.edu
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12. Transfer Student Zombie Crawl
Date and Time: From 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Location: BTSU 407
Learn more about National Transfer Student Week!
Description: Continue the celebration of National Transfer Student Week with some spooky fun! The Transfer Student Association will be hosting a pre-party to then go together to the Monster Mash event at the Rec! Meet in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 407 for snacks and get your costume ready before we head out to the main event together!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Transfer Student Association
Contact: Everett Weaver, weavepa@bgsu.edu
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1. 3rd BGSU International Students' Thanksgiving Dinner
Date and Time: From 1-4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.
Location: 126 Church Street, Bowling Green, FPCBG, next to the park on Wooster Street. Transportation to and from the event will be offered to those living in Bowling Green. Please sign up.
Sign up to participate!
Description: An annual event created to promote the spirit of the US and Bowling Green. Come enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving experience. An opportunity to network, meet others in the BG community and celebrate diversity. Be a part of the process by helping with the preparation of the event and cooking one of your local dishes. Come with your friends and family. Email O. Loki for further details at olokai@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Leadership Studies and Outreach Coordinator and the FPCBG
Contact: O'Leo Loki at 419 806 9952, olokai@bgsu.edu
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2. Learn how to get published and avoid predatory publishers
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Location: Virtual
Register for this session!
Description: Navigate the world of scholarly publishing with confidence by learning how to identify the best journals for your work. In the info session, “Selecting a Journal and Avoiding Predatory Publishing Practices,” hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence and facilitated by the University Libraries, you'll discover how to evaluate journals using library databases and spot the red flags of predatory publishing to ensure your research reaches reputable platforms.
Learn more about this session.
Advance registration is required. Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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1. Classroom/lab software request deadline for Spring 2025
Description: The deadline for submitting software requests (for classrooms/computer labs/mobile device carts, etc.) for the Spring 2025 semester is Oct. 25. This includes cloud-based software, desktop-based software and mobile apps. All software submission requests (including Canvas LTI integrations) are subject to the university’s software review process, which checks that the software meets accessibility, legal and IT security standards with which BGSU must comply. Software not previously approved by the University can take a minimum of 45 days to be routed through the approval process.
To request software installation, please submit a Lab/Classroom Software Install Request.
Submissions received after the deadline will be handled in the order received and will not be available for the start of the session/semester.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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2. Prepare for a Successful Academic Program Review
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Location: Virtual
Register for this session!
Description: Are you familiar with the Program Review process at BGSU? Join the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) for a comprehensive virtual workshop, “Preparing for a Successful Academic Program Review,” designed to guide faculty through this essential process mandated by BGSU's Academic Charter and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In this engaging session, you will explore the key phases and requirements of Program Review, along with valuable resources, tips and examples. The workshop includes two hands-on activities focused on data analysis and reporting, ensuring you gain practical experience. By the end of the session, you will understand the program review timeline, key action items and the components necessary for successful completion of your self-study and reports.
Learn more about this session and other CFE sessions.
Advance registration is required for all CFE events. Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members, unless noted otherwise.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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3. Safe Zone for Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students
Date and Time: From 1-4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8.
Location: In-person in Olscamp Hall, Room 106
Faculty and staff parking is available in Lot N. Commuter student parking is available in Lot 1 or 16. Paid parking is available at the front of Lot N near Jerome Library.
Register for this session!
Description: The Safe Zone Project at Bowling Green State University seeks to enhance awareness and support for LGBTQ+ individuals by fostering an inclusive environment and understanding intersectional identities. In the in-person session facilitated by staff from the Division of Inclusion and Belonging, “Safe Zone for Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students,” you'll deepen your knowledge of LGBTQ+ definitions, socialization and gender concepts, while exploring relevant US policies and allyship techniques. You'll also create an action plan to actively contribute to a more supportive campus climate for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff.
Learn more about this session and other CFE sessions.
Advance registration is required for all CFE events. Registration closes one business day before the event. CFE workshops and events are open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members, unless noted otherwise.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE), Division of Inclusion and Belonging
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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4. Web Report Library maintenance/outage scheduled for Oct. 26
Description: Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform maintenance to the BGSU Web Report Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. During this time the Web Report Library will be unavailable.
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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