Campus Update Archive
1. "Abundance" - Free movie and food
Date and Time: From 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Location: Olscamp 115
Description: In two days, the Office of Campus Sustainability, Falcon Food Pantry and Student Nutrition Association are co-hosting "Abundance: The Farmlink Story." Abundance is a short and inspiring award-winning documentary that follows a group of college students who catalyze a national movement to end hunger in the United States. Join us as we enjoy free snacks and fresh popcorn, watch the short documentary and discuss the film. Bring your reusable water bottle. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Campus Sustainability
Contact: Zach Hayes, zmhayes@bgsu.edu
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2. "Revolutionary Blacks" guest lecture
Date and Time: From 2:30-3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Location: BTSU 207
More information about "Revolutionary Blacks" guest lecture.
Description: In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Shirley Green will speak about her research into the lives of the Frank brothers, two soldiers in the American Revolution whose lives shed light on the Black experience during the war.
The public is welcome and invited to attend this free lecture.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of History
Contact: Becky Brown, rebebro@bgsu.edu
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3. Apply or nominate a Falcon for the Applauding Excellence Awards!
Date and Time: The deadline to apply for these awards is Friday, March 1. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 18.
Location: BTSU Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Find out more information about the Applauding Excellence Ceremony
Description: The 28th Annual Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations and advisors on April 18. Please help us celebrate outstanding Falcons by nominating or applying for one or more of the awards.
Nominations and applications for most awards will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Student Engagement and Residence Life
Contact: Student Engagement, engage@bgsu.edu
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4. Free class on democracy, media and imperialism today!
Date and Time: From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26.
Location: University Hall 305
Follow the BG Socialists on Instagram.
Description: Join us for "How America Makes Democracy Safe for Imperialism," a free public class series by american culture studies Ph.D. candidate Ben Arthur Thomason.
Class description - Powerful Republican, Democrat, labor, business, media and civil society organizations run a multi-billion-dollar democracy-promotion industry. Ben Thomason explains how this industry has obfuscated, justified and facilitated violence and crimes in Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Venezuela, Haiti, Ukraine and Syria since the 1980s. Join us for an eye-opening series exploring the secret, anti-democratic history of U.S. foreign meddling!
Class dates: Feb. 26, March 18, March 25 and April 1
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Bowling Green Socialists
Contact: Ben Thomason, thomaba@bgsu.edu
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5. Join Asian studies and Japanese Culture Club for film screening
Date and Time: At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Location: Olscamp Hall 113
Description: Join the Asian studies program and Japanese Culture Club for film screening of "Like Father, Like Son."
"Ryota is a successful workaholic businessman. When he learns that his biological son was switched with another boy after birth, he faces the difficult decision to choose his true son or the boy he and his wife have raised as their own."
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Asian Studies Program
Contact: Ryoko Okamura, oryoko@bgsu.edu
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6. Last chance to register for YWIL Conference!
Date and Time: From 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.
Location: BTSU Ballroom
Register for the YWIL conference.
Description: The conference brings together more than 200 students, staff and corporate sponsors to discuss various topics to empower leaders. All students and all majors are welcome!
- Learn from six accomplished women leaders
- Excuse letters available
- Free food
- Networking opportunities with corporations
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Women in Business Leadership
Contact: Hope Chaffin, hchaffi@bgsu.edu
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7. Upcoming librarian office hours (SCOER on the Go)
Date and Time:
- Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 1-3 p.m. in McLeod Hall, Radbill Center
- Friday, March 8, from 9-11 a.m. in the Jerome Library, Collab Lab (1st floor)
- Monday, March 11, from 1-3 p.m. in the Technology Building, East Lounge (1st floor)
Learn more about For Your Publishing.
Description: During the spring semester, librarians from the Scholarly Communication and Open Educational Resources (SCOER) team will offer office hours in various locations on campus. Faculty and students who have questions about ScholarWorks, open educational resources, copyright, open access or affordable learning are welcome to stop in!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Eileen Bosch, Associate Dean, ebosch@bgsu.edu
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8. "Mancunian Man" screening tomorrow
Date and Time: From 7:30-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Location: BTSU Theatre (206)
Find out more about the "Mancunian Man" screening.
Description: Bouncer. Novelist. Composer. Screenwriter. Producer. Star. To '80s UK audiences, Cliff Twemlow was all of these and then some. In fact, Twemlow was the UK's most prolific indie filmmaker for more than a decade. But in Manchester, he was - and remains – a legend.
Featuring interview and archival contributions from THFM associate teaching professor Stephen Crompton!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Stephen Crompton, stecrom@bgsu.edu
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9. Peru service-learning trip
Date and Time: From Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, May 26.
Location: Lima, Peru
Description: MEDLIFE will be hosting an annual service-learning trip this spring! This is a great opportunity to travel and gain service hours. During the trip, you will be helping low-income families access the healthcare that they need, support their community and also have a chance to participate in exciting excursions! This trip is open to all majors, you do not need to have any medical experience to attend.
The final deadline to register is March 19.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: MEDLIFE
Contact: Kamille Smith, kamills@bgsu.edu
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10. Present your research, scholarly or creative work!
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Location: BTSU Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Read more and register for the Annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship.
Description: Show off your work, practice your presentation skills and build your resume!
Registration for poster and oral presentations is now open for the annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship. The deadline for presentation registration is March 22.
Extensions can be given if arranged in advance by contacting Dr. Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Both poster and oral presentations by BGSU and other northwest Ohio undergraduate students from any field or discipline are welcomed. Prior or current CURS funding is not required for presenting at the symposium.
For any questions, please contact Dr. Cordula Mora, CURS director, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
Contact: Cordula Mora, cmora@bgsu.edu
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11. Share your story for International Women’s Day
Date and Time: From 3-7 p.m. on Monday, March 11.
Location: Pallister Conference Room, Jerome Library
Share your story for International Women's Day!
Description: The Center for Women and Gender Equity is planning its annual International Women’s Day event, adding onto it a celebration of International Sex Workers’ Rights Day!
This year’s event is "All Work and No Pay: The Devaluation of Care Work and Sex Work." It considers the breadth of care work done primarily by women, including parenting, sex work and other forms of affective labor in relationships and professional lives. The Center will be putting on an art show featuring members of the BGSU community, asking participants to reflect on their care labor and what it means to them – a job, a vector of gendered oppression, a passion, whatever that might be. Any kind of art is welcome! Additionally, participants are encouraged to submit academic research to provide a disciplinary scaffolding of understanding for the art and its importance.
If statements are made about groups the participant does not belong to, the Center asks that the messages focus on criticizing oppressive systems and avoid harmful and dehumanizing stereotypes, such as presenting sex work as inherently victimizing or equivalent to sex trafficking.
Artistic submissions should be under seven minutes if time is needed to present or perform them, and academic submissions should be under 15 minutes. Having art presented anonymously is an option as well. Please send in submissions to the Center for Women and Gender Equity at cwge@bgsu.edu by March 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Women and Gender Equity
Contact: Dylan Miller, mrdylan@bgsu.edu
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12. Shine a spotlight on an administrative staff member!
Nominate an administrative staff member for "The Spirit of BG" award!
Description: On a monthly basis, the Administrative Staff Council recognizes administrative staff members who are caught showing "The Spirit of BG" as defined by any of the core values of BGSU:
• Intellectual and personal growth
• Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurism
• Diversity and inclusion
• Collaboration with each other and our partners
• Excellence in all we do
If you are a member of the University community (faculty, staff or student), you may nominate an employee for "The Spirit of BG Award". Complete a nomination form, providing a summary (up to 250 words) as to why you feel this person is deserving of the award.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Administrative Staff Council
Contact: Administrative Staff Council, asc@bgsu.edu
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13. Sign up to volunteer with BGSU Votes on BGSUserves
Date and Time: Volunteer with BGSU Votes from now until Tuesday, March 19!
Sign up to volunteer with BGSU Votes!
Description: Complete a short 20-minute training and start volunteering with BGSU Votes! You can help us get BGSU students civically engaged through phone banking and tabling to educate students on the upcoming March 19 Primary Election. We have plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer with our organization in the weeks leading up to the election. Register for the training on BGSUserves so you can start volunteering today!
BGSU Votes is run out of the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. We are a nonpartisan initiative focused on voter and political engagement to increase the knowledge and develop the skills of students to engage in democracy, politics, policymaking and social action.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: Cherylle Dave, cddave@bgsu.edu
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14. Student Nurses Association Penn Station fundraiser
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Location: Penn Station, 1616 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Follow the Student Nurses Association on Instagram!
Description: The Student Nurses Association is hosting a fundraiser at Penn Station. The money donated will be used to provide educational, professional and community service opportunities to BGSU nursing students. To participate in the fundraiser, please show the cashier the flyer posted on our Instagram or put your receipt in the basket if you placed an online pick-up order. We deeply appreciate all who donate!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Nurses Association
Contact: Kinsley Nesmith, knesmit@bgsu.edu
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15. Know your rights as a student: How to identify Islamophobia and advocate for yourself and others
Date and Time: From 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Location: 1007 Central Hall
Learn more about Graduate Student Senate.
Description: Gain valuable insights into your rights as a student on campus, including navigating the complexities of the First Amendment and identifying and addressing Islamophobia. Faten Odeh and Chance Zurub from CAIR-Ohio will lead an informative session on how to be your own best advocate and support others in fostering a respectful and inclusive campus environment. The event is organized and sponsored by the Graduate Student Senate, with financial support from the Division of Inclusion and Belonging. This event is open to all members of the University community. Light refreshments will be provided!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Student Senate
Contact: Ghada Itayem, gitayem@bgsu.edu
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16. "Level Up Your Self-Care" video game night at Jerome tomorrow!
Date and Time: From 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Location: Jerome Library, Browne Popular Culture Library, 4th Floor
Learn more about this event
Description: Join "Level Up Your Self-Care," a unique grad student-run event! Unwind from school, meet new friends and explore gaming as self-care. It's more than games; it's about relaxation, connection and discovering fun ways to de-stress. Dive in and level up your self-care with us!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Recreation and Wellness and University Libraries
Contact: Josh Anderson, joshand@bgsu.edu
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1. Apply for the Givens Fellowship by March 1
Date and Time: Application deadline is Friday, March 1.
Givens Fellowship website.
Description: What would you do if you could do anything?
APPLY NOW! Your dreams are at your fingertips. Annually awarding up to three fellowships of up to $7,500 each, the Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship allows you to create and carry out a self-designed, off-campus experience, This fellowship is designed to further your personal and intellectual growth and help you become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Pursue your passion! Application deadline is March 1.
Learn more at bgsu.edu/givensfellowship or contact Jasmine Gordon Schulz at jgordo@bgsu.edu for additional information.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office
Contact: Jasmine Gordon Schulz, jgordo@bgsu.edu
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2. Calling all transfer students
Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.
Location: BTSU 407
Learn more about the Transfer Student Association.
Description: The Transfer Student Association is holding its first meeting of the semester! Join us for an opportunity to share your experience and meet other transfer students! Meetings will be held monthly in BTSU 407!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Transfer Student Association
Contact: Everett Weaver, weavepa@bgsu.edu
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3. Circulating art collection survey
Fill out the survey
Description: University Libraries created a survey to gather BGSU students' thoughts about University Libraries usage, services, spaces and a potential artwork borrowing program. Your feedback is important in helping us enhance your library experience.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Kari Johnson, karij@bgsu.edu
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4. History master's degree info session
Date and Time: From 3-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Location:
Williams Hall 141 and Virtual
Register for the info session through Zoom.
Description: Join us in person or virtually for a half-hour info session about how the Master of Arts in History at BGSU can support your career goals.
This info session will cover the application process, an overview of the history masters, current career outlook, our recent graduate placements and flexible enrollment options. It's suitable for current undergraduates or those at any point in their career considering a master's in history.
Registration is required to participate in the Zoom webinar.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of History
Contact: Becky Brown, rebebro@bgsu.edu
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5. Interested in forensic science?
Date and Time: From 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26.
Location: 225 Olscamp
Description: Is your intention to join the forensic science program here at BGSU?
Please join us to ensure you are on the right path to the major!
Learn more about:
- Forensic science classes
- Forensic science specializations offered within the BSFS program
- How to get a grad plan and advising help
- Staying on track
- How to apply to be in the program
- Where is the forensic science office
- Who to contact for more help
- Important disclosures for those that are interested in forensic science positions
- Have an opportunity to ask questions and/or schedule an appointment with the BSFS program
Cannot make the meeting?
Schedule an appointment by emailing me with times you are generally available throughout the week.
NOTE this is NOT for CURRENT Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science majors
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Forensic Science
Contact: Christina Guinsler, cguinsl@bgsu.edu
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6. Sister 2 Sister
Date and Time: From 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Location: BTSU 427
Description: Sister to Sister is a space that aims to provide women of color support and a chance to come together for discussion around various topics related to how we experience life at BGSU. Join us tomorrow from 5-6 p.m. in BTSU 427
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Contact: Adrienna Hutchins, ahutchi@bgsu.edu
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7. Study Power Hour tonight: Dinner provided!
Date and Time: From 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26.
Location: Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room (1st Floor)
Learn more about The Learning Commons
Description: Are you ready to supercharge your study session and make the most of your study time? Look no further! The Learning Commons and Recreation and Wellness have teamed up to bring you a two-hour Study Power Hour event, and we've got some surprises in store to help you stay focused and relaxed.
During the event, you will study for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break and repeat until the two hours are up. RecWell is providing the study break activities, and the Learning Commons will supply dinner for all attendees.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Jeremy Joseph, jjoseph@bgsu.edu
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8. Summer 2024 Online CS Course: CS3160 Windows Application Development
Date and Time: At 8 a.m. on Monday, June 24.
Location: Online
Learn more about Computer Science.
Description: This elective computer science course is no longer offered during fall and spring. It is now only offered in summer. Don't miss this opportunity. Spaces are limited.
Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, implement graphical user interfaces on Windows OS with object-oriented C# programming. Also, learn event-driven programming, Windows Forms applications using .NET, data validation (files, XML), handling graphics (GDI+), accessing databases (SQL, ADO.NET), basics of n-tier application design and much, much more!
This second six-week summer session course is 100% ONLINE and registration is open for CS 3160-101W (#42613).
Search hint: select "Distance Learning" as the campus to find online classes.
CS/SE students must meet the prerequisite (CS2020). The instructor may permit non-CS/SE majors interested in taking the course. Contact Dr. Jadwiga Carlson via email jacarls@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Computer Science Department
Contact: Dr. Jadwiga Carlson, jacarls@bgsu.edu
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9. Become a trained peer support leader!
Apply to be a peer group facilitator.
Description: Falcon 2 Falcon is a peer-based and lead group for BGSU students through the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant.
A Falcon 2 Falcon peer group facilitator is a BGSU student who volunteers their time to lead peer support groups and get the necessary training to help facilitate peer group sessions while connecting other falcons to resources that can be beneficial to their well-being.
The application takes no more than 10 minutes to complete.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Chimdiogo Onyeani-Nwosu, chimdio@bgsu.edu
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10. Complete half of your foreign language online this summer!
Learn more about World Languages and Cultures.
Description: Summer registration is open now, so enroll today! Learn the language of espresso, love and life itself, opening doors to the beauty of Rome and Venice and the excellence of da Vinci, Fellini and Ferrari. Courses are delivered 100% online.
Take ITAL 1010-101W (#40921) in the first six-week summer session, continue with ITAL 1020-101W (#40962) in the second six weeks and be halfway done with the four-semester A&S foreign language requirement before fall rolls around! If you are starting at the 1010 level, you do not need to take the placement exam.
Did you know that speaking a second language can help your job search? Communication in the workplace is important and many U.S. companies need bilingual employees. World Languages and Cultures offers instruction in nine languages every academic year. Become a global citizen and expand your world by learning a second language! Visit the World Language website or talk to your advisor about starting a foreign language. You can begin this summer!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages and Cultures
Contact: Dr. Carlo Celli, celli@bgsu.edu
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11. Don't miss Falcon 2 Falcon this week!
Date and Time:
- Tuesday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. in McLeod Hall 330
- Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 4-5 p.m. in Psychology 102
- Thursday, Feb. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. in McLeod Hall 330
Learn more about the Counseling Center!
Description: Struggling with your mental health? Trouble connecting to other peers? Need a safe space to vent? Drop in this week to one of the F2F sessions!
Falcon 2 Falcon is a peer-based and lead group for BGSU students through the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Chimdiogo Onyeani-Nwosu, chimdio@bgsu.edu
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12. Get inside some "Great Greek Minds" this summer!
Description: Discover the stories, histories, poems and songs of ancient Greek literature, all read in the English translations. Study the great works that continue to shape our thinking on drama, literature, philosophy and rhetoric. Plus, this course fulfills BGP requirements in arts and humanities and in international perspectives!
CLCV 2410-101W (#41992) will be offered 100% online during the second six-week summer session.
(Search hint- When looking for Online courses, select "Distance Learning" from the Campus drop down list.) Summer registration is open now and online classes can fit everyone's schedules!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages and Cultures
Contact: Dr. Nick Dee, ndee@bgsu.edu
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13. Online course for Summer 2024 - POPC 2800 Intro to Popular Music
Description: Looking for a fun course that highlights the history of popular music? POPC 2800 Introduction to Popular Culture is being offered during the second summer session. This course highlights the history of popular music genres from blues, rock, rap and many others. For any questions related to the course, contact Dr. Matthew Donahue from the Department of Popular Culture at mattdon@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Popular Culture
Contact: Dr. Matthew Donahue, mattdon@bgsu.edu
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14. Summer online BGP course: French Culture!
Description: No need to wait for fall to catch up - study French Culture, FREN 2220, from the comfort of your couch this summer! In this BG Perspective-approved course, you’ll learn about the vibrant cultural, social, intellectual and artistic life of the French. (Readings and class taught in English.)
This first six-week summer session course is 100% online, so enroll in FREN 2220-101W (#41316). Summer registration is open now. (Search hint: To find online classes, select "Distance Learning" as the campus.)
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: World Languages and Cultures
Contact: Dr. Opportune Zongo, ozongo@bgsu.edu
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1. Become a graduate student ambassador
Date and Time: Application Deadline: Friday, March 15.
Location:
Apply to be a a graduate student ambassador today!
Description: Apply to be a graduate student ambassador and help new graduate students make their transition to BGSU! The deadline for applications is Friday, March 15.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Enrollment
Contact: Jennifer Sayre, sayrej@bgsu.edu
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2. CFE Workshop: "Understanding Copyright"
Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21.
Location: Olscamp 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 the "Understanding Copyright" CFE workshop.
Description: Copyright doesn’t have to be scary! Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries for their workshop, “Understanding Copyright.” Part of their Spring 2024 Research Ready Workshop Series for graduate students, this workshop will introduce you to U.S. copyright law and exceptions for research and teaching. Bring your questions to share during a friendly discussion at the end of the session.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
This workshop is designed for graduate students engaged in research and scholarship; however, all BGSU faculty members, instructors and staff are welcome to attend. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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1. CFE Workshop: "Verba Registration Training"
Date and Time:
Monday, March 11 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12 from 10-11 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Register for the "Verba Registration Training" CFE workshop.
Description: BGSU faculty and instructors are required to register textbooks, open textbooks and course materials via Verba, the University’s textbook reporting program, in order to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act. Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and the University Libraries for their interactive virtual workshop, "Verba Registration Training," where you will learn how to register your required course items in Verba.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
All BGSU faculty and instructors are welcome to attend this session. This training is not recommended for Verba department reviewers, as the workshop will cover a different Verba view and functions. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. Curious about the Institutional Review Board at BGSU?
Date and Time: From 3-4 p.m. on Monday, March 11.
Location: Virtual
Register for information about the Institutional Review Board session.
Description: Do you need to submit an Institutional Review Board (IRB) application for upcoming research? Do you want to know more about the IRB process? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence for their info session, “Institutional Review Board and Research with Human Subjects at BGSU.” During this virtual session, members of the IRB will discuss BGSU IRB processes and procedures, specifics for determining whether a project qualifies as human subjects’ research and the various types of reviews conducted by IRB.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
CFE workshops 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 and Institutional Review Board
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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3. February Research and Innovation Forum
Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Location: Bowen Thompson Student Union 228
Register for the February Research and Innovation Forum
Description: At the February Research and Innovation Forum, Dr. Pavel Anzenbacher, Jr., professor of chemistry, will share information about a photochemical method for testing the efficacy of drugs against solid tumors. Solid tumors require an acidic environment to proliferate and this acidity is maintained by a specific enzyme called carbonic anhydrase IX. Potential drugs to inhibit this enzyme in tumors could lead to cures for many cancers.
Following the presentation, stay for a Q&A and networking opportunities. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of the Vice President for Research
Contact: Christina Guinsler, cguinsl@bgsu.edu
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4. Learn about the academic program review process at BGSU!
Date and Time: From 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)
Register for the workshop
Description: Is your department undergoing the program review process this semester or in the near future? Would you like to know how you can support your department in their successful completion of the self-study, visit and annual progress report? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and Office of Institutional Effectiveness for this virtual workshop on the program review process at BGSU. Facilitated by Dr. Weena-Isabelle Gaulin, assistant director of Institutional Accreditation and Program Review, this workshop will outline the program review timeline and associated action steps, engage you in simulated program review activities and introduce you to available resources to support your department’s program review.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and administrative and classified staff members – especially those who might soon become involved in a program review. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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5. Learn how AI can help you teach!
Date and Time: From 2:30-3 p.m. on Monday, March 11.
Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)
Register for the March Learning Lounge session
Description: Did you know that you can use AI to help you create or modify course content, plan for instruction and generally save you time as an educator? Join the CFE’s March Learning Lounge session, “Using AI to Help You Teach,” to explore ways to use AI to help you streamline your lesson planning and creation. The session will begin with a 5–10 minute presentation on strategies and will be followed by time to ask questions and share experiences.
Learn more about the Learning Lounges.
This event is open to all BGSU faculty members, adjunct instructors, graduate students and administrative and classified staff members.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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6. MacOS update for university-owned group/shared devices
Description: Beginning Feb. 19 through March 18, Information Technology Services (ITS) will initiate a mandatory macOS version update for group/shared University-owned devices running macOS versions 10.15 or 11. The update will be applied nightly to devices that are powered on and connected to the BGSU network between 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. If the device has not successfully updated by March 18, the update will automatically initiate the next time the device connects to the network on or after March 19.
Questions? Contact ITS via chat or call 419-372-0999.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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7. Need to submit a SAAC Assessment Plan?
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.
Location: Virtual via Zoom (register for link)
Register for the Student Achievement Assessment Committee session
Description: Are you in the process of developing your Student Achievement Assessment Committee (SAAC) program assessment plan and reporting cycle? Do you have questions? This virtual session, led by Jessica Turos, associate director of the Office of Academic Assessment, will review the SAAC assessment plan and reporting cycle template including program learning outcome alignment, communication, course mapping, assessment and schedules. During this session, we also will discuss best practices and lessons learned from the SAAC assessment process.
Learn more about this workshop and other upcoming CFE events.
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
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence and Office of Academic Assessment
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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8. Nominations open for the Administrative Staff Council Annual Awards!
Date and Time: Nominations close Monday, April 1.
Submit your nomination for the Administrative Staff Council Annual Awards!
Description: Now is the time to recognize your administrative staff colleagues for all the wonderful ways they have contributed to our student and campus success.
The Administrative Staff Council seeks nominations for its 2023-24 awards recognizing outstanding administrative staff members. Nomination deadline is Monday, April 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Administrative Staff Council
Contact: Administrative Staff Council, asc@bgsu.edu
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9. Susan Shammo's Retirement Celebration
Date and Time: From 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Location: Huntington Building 104
Description: Information Technology Services will host a retirement reception for Susan Shammo from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Huntington Building 104.
Please stop by and wish Susan Shammo a happy retirement after serving BGSU ITS for over 38 years.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Information Technology Services
Contact: Todd Glick, tglick@bgsu.edu
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