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- CURS Fall Grant 2024 application round now open
- Free meditation sessions
- Le Cercle français at BGSU: informal French conversation
- Free mental well-being sessions
- Men's soccer vs Butler
- Outages to multiple BGSU systems scheduled for Sept. 6
- Share Your international and intercultural experiences at the Embracing Global Engagement Conference
- Recycling rule - no plastic bags
- Free Taekwondo instruction for students, faculty and staff
Students
- Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)
- Center for Women and Gender Equity extended Thursday hours
- Last chance to enter the Snoopy coloring contest
- Mental Health Palooza
- Meet Up Mondays
- Free dinner and Bible study
- Education abroad information sessions and Tuesday Tabling in BTSU
- Dental and vision insurance plans available
- BGSU bowling team tryout reminder
- Campus Sustainability service hour opportunities
- Falcon 2 Falcon is back
- BGSU Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) events
- BGSU Votes volunteer service opportunity
Graduate Students
- Be research-ready this year with the CFE and University Libraries
Faculty/Staff
- Basic Operations in Stata demonstration
- Call for Honors 4000 seminar proposals
- HR Training: Dealing with Difficult Employees (Webinar from our EAP)
- Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for a two-hour working session
- Map your professional development for the year
- Promote student success through active and guided inquiry
- Registration deadline for Service-Learning Community of Practice extended until Friday, Sept. 6
- Registration deadline for Small Teaching Learning Community extended until Friday, Sept. 6
- Registration deadline for Unlocking Student Potential Learning Community extended until Friday, Sept. 6
- Thompson Scholarship Programs Info Session for Campus Partners
1. CURS Fall Grant 2024 application round now open
Date and Time: At 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14.
Location: Virtual
Description: The application round for the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) Fall Grant is now open with a submission deadline of Monday, Sept. 14. A one week extension is possible upon request if sent in advance to cmora@bgsu.edu. Applications can be submitted online under “Fall CURS Grant”.
Undergraduate research/scholarly/creative projects with a faculty mentor in any discipline are funded with up to $500 for the project cost ($750 for a group project of 3-5 students). Each student is expected to work a few hours per week on the project for 10 weeks during the fall semester and will receive a stipend of $200 for their work at the end of the project.
For more information, please see our website or contact Dr. Cordula Mora, director of CURS, at cmora@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)
Contact: Cordula Mora, cmora@bgsu.edu
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2. Free meditation sessions
Date and Time: From 8:30-9 a.m. on Mondays and from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Location: Virtual
Register now!
Description: Mindful Moments
From Aug. 26 to Dec. 13 we will be holding virtual Mindful Moments sessions.
Drop in from 8:30-9 a.m. on Mondays or from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
There will be no sessions on Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 11 and Nov. 28.
Mindful Moments are free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness sessions, open to all faculty, staff and students. This is a great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practice and education on tools to promote mental well-being.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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3. Le Cercle français at BGSU: informal French conversation
Date and Time: From 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Location: Shatzel 101
Learn more about French at BGSU.
Description: Join us for our first meeting this semester of the Cercle français, an informal conversation hour in French. Meetings will be held from 4:30-5:30 on Thursdays in Shatzel 101. François Landreau, our exchange student from Montpellier, will be on hand to talk about recent developments in France, including pop culture and the latest music, films and games. This is a great opportunity to chat in French outside of the classroom and meet other French speakers. All levels of French speakers are welcome.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of World Languages and Cultures
Contact: François Landreau, flandre@bgsu.edu
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4. Free mental well-being sessions
Date and Time: From 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesdays and from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.
Location: Virtual
Register now!
Description: Sessions will be held on the following dates:
- From 12:30-1 p.m. on Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20.
- From noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Oct. 25, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6.
These mental well-being sessions are free, virtual, 30-minute self-care sessions, open to all faculty, staff and students. This is a great way to learn new skills and practice mental well-being strategies.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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5. Men's soccer vs Butler
Date and Time: At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Location: Cochrane Stadium
Learn more about BGSU Men's Soccer.
Description: Join us for our next Men's Soccer home game vs Butler on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cochrane Stadium. The theme is orange wave, so wear all the orange you can find and be loud! The game starts at 7 p.m., so be sure to arrive early. Admission is free for all students.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Jack Manak, jmanak@bgsu.edu
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6. Outages to multiple BGSU systems scheduled for Sept. 6
Description: The following systems will experience outages from 12:05-6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 to complete required system maintenance. The systems that will be affected are:
- Active Directory
- Adaptive Insight
- Aqueduct
- ArcGIS
- BitLocker Management
- Building Control Management
- Campus File Shares (R:\ drive)
- Campus Printing
- Citrix
- Compliance Suite
- Deep Freeze
- Door Access Administration
- Emission Monitoring
- Fax Server
- FileMaker
- Football Video
- GFMS
- Global Viewer
- Grad Recruitment Website
- InfoPro Website
- InstantID
- Lab File Shares
- Licensing Servers
- Lynx at Firelands
- Media Streaming
- Minecraft
- OLIES
- OnBase
- Police Crime Website
- PowerBI
- Raiser Edge
- Research File Shares
- SimpleK Key Management
- SSRS
- Titanium
- WebTMA
- Xerox
- Zoom
Questions? Contact ITS at 419-372-0999 or chat online.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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7. Share Your international and intercultural experiences at the Embracing Global Engagement Conference
Date and Time: At 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30.
Location: Register online
Register now!
Description: The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) invites presentation registrations from undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines. Oral, poster and photo/video presentations will be accepted.
Showcase your work. Build your resume. Practice your presentation skills. Inspire other students to go abroad or to study global, international or intercultural issues.
This is an excellent opportunity for students who have participated in:
• Internships, co-ops or practica while studying abroad
• Research, scholarly or creative activities while studying abroad
• International public policy or service-learning projects
• Research, scholarly or creative projects as international students at BGSU
• Cultural experiences (e.g., the Navajo Reservation Trip)
• On-campus research/scholarly/creative projects with global/international/intercultural perspectives
The registration deadline is Sept. 30.
The Embracing Global Engagement Conference will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the Multipurpose Room of the BTSU.
Contact the CURS director, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu, with any questions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS)
Contact: Cordula Mora, cmora@bgsu.edu
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8. Recycling rule - no plastic bags
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union 1st Floor Lobby - Across from Falcon Outfitters
Learn more about the BGSU Recycling Program.
Description: Recycling reminder from the Office of Campus Sustainability: no plastic bags are allowed in orange recycling dumpsters. Any bag containing recyclables must be dumped into the recycling dumpsters so that they are loose and able to be sorted by Rumpke Recycling. No shopping bags, no packing materials, no produce bags - all bags are to be thrown in the trash... Or taken to our handy dandy plastic bag recycling station in the Union lobby outside of Falcon Outfitters. Another plastic bag recycling station is in the lobby of Falcon Heights for residents. ONLY empty and clean plastic bags go in these locations. Please email us with any questions!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Campus Sustainability
Contact: Zachary Hayes, greenbg@bgsu.edu
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9. Free Taekwondo instruction for students, faculty and staff
Date and Time: From 6:30-8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.
Location: BGSU Rec Center basement, Multi-Use Hardwood Court
Learn more about the BGSU Taekwondo Club!
Description: Free Taekwondo instruction for students, faculty and staff. Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Located in the basement of the BGSU Rec Center in the Multi-Use Hardwood Court. Beginners welcome! Dress for full range of motion.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Korean Culture Club
Contact: Chris Cavera, ccavera@bgsu.edu
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1. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)
Learn more and apply now!
Description: Information Technology Services (ITS) is looking to hire student staff to work for one of the following Client Services teams beginning Fall Semester 2024:
- Asset Management
- Classroom Technology Services
- Desktop Support
- Student Support Services
- Media and Content
The application is open now through midnight on Sept. 19, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. The starting pay rate is $12/hour.
For more information or to apply today, visit www.bgsu.edu/its/workoncampus.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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2. Center for Women and Gender Equity extended Thursday hours
Date and Time: From 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays.
Location: Hayes Hall, Room 280 in the CWGE Lounge
Learn more about the Center for Women and Gender Equity
Description: This fall the CWGE is extending our Thursday night hours to create a space where students can study, chat with friends, ask about resources or even just do an activity!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Women and Gender Equity
Contact: Tatiana Zeadker, tzeadke@bgsu.edu
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3. Last chance to enter the Snoopy Coloring Contest
Date and Time: Now through 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Location: Browne Popular Culture Library, Jerome Library, 4th Floor
Check out the Popular Culture Library on Instagram!
Description: There is still time to show off your artistic skills for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Visit the Browne Popular Culture Library (BPCL) on the 4th floor of the Jerome Library to pick up a Snoopy coloring sheet, submit your entry and/or vote for your favorite coloring sheets.
Every current BGSU student is eligible to enter and win the coloring contest. Submissions and voting are open now through 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. All BGSU community members can vote for a winner in three award categories: most creative, cutest and fan favorite.
The winners will be announced at noon on Friday, Sept. 6 via email and the BPCL’s Instagram @popculturelib. All three winners will each receive a $25 gift card! Winners are also encouraged to stop by the BPCL to take home a small swag bag.
The Browne Popular Culture Library is kicking off the school year by celebrating all things Snoopy. Be sure to check out our exhibit of Snoopy in popular culture and browse some of our Peanuts comics, including a special display of Peanuts comics translated into foreign languages! Our Snoopy celebration will last throughout the month of September.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Tyne Lowe, trlowe@bgsu.edu
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4. Mental Health Palooza
Date and Time: From 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Location: Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle
Learn more about the Mental Health Palooza!
Description: Mark your calendars, Falcons! Get ready for the Mental Health Palooza next week from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12! Join us for a day filled with fun games and activities, great resources, time with the PAWS Team and supportive vibes. Come with a friend, you won't want to miss it!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Chimdiogo Onyeani-Nwosu, chimdio@bgsu.edu
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5. Meet Up Mondays
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9.
Location: BTSU 220 Off-Campus Student Lounge
Learn more about the services offered by the Office of Orientation and Transitions.
Description: Commuter 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: The Office of Orientation and Transitions
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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6. 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, Sept. 5.
Location: The Campus House at 612 E. Wooster St.
Learn more about Active Christians Today!
Description: Are you looking for a Christ-centered community here in BG?! Well, come join us for a delicious home-cooked meal and fruitful conversation! Wherever you are on your faith journey, we want to see you at the Campus House!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Active Christians Today
Contact: Isabelle Greene, igreene@bgsu.edu
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7. Education Abroad information sessions and Tuesday Tabling in BTSU
Date and Time: From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Tuesday, starting on Sept. 10.
Location: BTSU and 405A University Hall
Learn more about Education Abroad!
Description: Learn more about Education Abroad opportunities by stopping at the Education Abroad table from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Tuesday in the BTSU (outside Falcon Outfitters). Learn more about how you can explore the world while earning college credit! Select a program from our diverse portfolio – over 500 programs in over 50 countries!
Stop by the Education Abroad Tuesday Table on Sept. 10.
Also, please join us at the upcoming Education Abroad Information Sessions - the first step to study abroad! These sessions are offered weekly, every Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome!
In-person sessions are offered from 11-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday in University Hall, Room 405A. Live Virtual Sessions are from 1-1:30 p.m. are offered every Thursday via Zoom.
Contact Education Abroad, International Programs and Partnerships at edabroad@bgus.edu or 419-372-0479 with any questions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Education Abroad Office
Contact: GA Yvonne Furaha, yfuraha@bgsu.edu
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8. Dental and vision insurance plans available
Date and Time: Any
Location: Student Insurance Office
Learn more!
Description: BGSU offers a voluntary dental and vision plan to all students. For more information, visit the United Healthcare website. You will enter your specific information and be shown available plan options with pricing and benefits. Enrollment into these plans is available year-round and premiums are paid monthly.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Insurance Organization
Contact: Marlene Reynolds, studentins@bgsu.edu
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9. BGSU bowling team tryout reminder
Date and Time: At 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Location: Al-Mar Lanes, Bowling Green, Ohio
Learn more about the Club Bowling Team.
Description: BGSU Bowling Tryouts will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8th with a /$50 tryout fee. Mandatory meeting after tryouts at 5 p.m. in the Student Union. The season runs the full-year from September to April and we compete against the top teams in the country.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Club Bowling Team
Contact: Coach Kevin Taber: Kevint64@bex.net
Student Officer Colin Hunter: colinth@bgsu.edu
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10. Campus Sustainability service hour opportunities
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: Virtual Registration
Sign up to get office hours!
Description: The Office of Campus Sustainability has a variety of service projects this month that still need student volunteers. See our BGSUserves page for all events. Two events we'd like to highlight are the Clean Your Streams litter cleanup and the All-Campus Picnic staffing of compost stations. These outdoor events are a lot of fun and help the environment by removing trash from our water bodies on campus and reducing waste that goes to the landfill through composting, respectively. Sign up today! Email us with any questions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Campus Sustainability
Contact: Zachary Hayes, greenbg@bgsu.edu
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11. Falcon 2 Falcon is back
Date and Time: From noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13.
Location: Central Hall 4000
Learn more about the BGSU Counseling Center!
Description: Hey, Falcons! Need a helping hand or just someone who gets it? Check out Falcon 2 Falcon! Our awesome peer-to-peer program is here to support you and hook you up with the resources you need. Connect with trained peer leaders who are ready to guide you through college life starting next week! Drop in and bring a friend!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Counseling Center
Contact: Chimdiogo Onyeani-Nwosu, chimdio@bgsu.edu
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12. BGSU Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) events
Date and Time: From 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9.
Location: Maurer Center 115
Join the SHRM GroupMe!
Description: BGSU SHRM is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of human resource management and providing valuable professional development opportunities for our students. Our mission is to equip members with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of HR, while also creating a supportive network of peers and industry professionals.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU SHRM
Contact: Jenna Hastings, jennath@bgsu.edu
Chloe Lloyd, lchloe@bgsu.edu
Thinh Le, thinhl@bgsu.edu
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13. BGSU Votes volunteer service opportunity
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 2 to Nov. 5.
Location: Union Oval in front of BGSU Letters
Sign up to volunteer!
Description: BGSU Votes is a student-led, non-partisan initiative aimed at fostering civic and democratic engagement. Volunteers are required to undergo virtual training to effectively manage the BGSU Votes table. Volunteers will be engaging with students, checking voter registration status, assisting with registration and answering any voting-related questions. Volunteers assigned to the opening or closing shifts will also be responsible for setting up and dismantling the tabling materials and tent.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Votes
Contact: Amelia Alexander, apalexa@bgsu.edu
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1. Be research-ready this year with the CFE and University Libraries
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Location: Online via Zoom
Register for these sesssions!
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence and University Libraries are hosting the Research Ready Series, a series of virtual sessions this fall designed for graduate students engaged in research and scholarship. The series consists of 4 sessions: “Understanding Copyright,” “Researching and Writing a Literature Review,” “Managing Your Citations with RefWorks,” and “Selecting a Journal and Avoiding Predatory Publishing Practices.” Join one or all sessions this fall and be research ready!
Learn more about these sessions.
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. Basic operations in Stata demonstration
Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Monday, Sept.16.
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register for this session!
Description: Start your journey into quantitative analysis with Stata in this introductory session of the Quantitative Data Analysis and Visualization Series, hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence and facilitated by The Center for Faculty Excellence and the Center for Family Demographic Research. Designed for beginners, you'll get to grips with Stata's user interface, key commands and essential file management techniques, setting a strong foundation for more advanced data analysis.
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 Center for Family Demographic Research
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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2. Call for Honors 4000 seminar proposals
Date and Time: Oct. 15
Location: Virtual
Learn more about the proposals.
Description: Faculty are invited to submit proposals for HNRS 4000 seminars. The 1 credit seminars explore topics that intersect with issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and privilege and are intended for first-year and upper-class students.
Fall 2025 seminar proposals are due Oct. 15.
Proposals should include:
• Faculty name and title
• Title of class
• Term
• Description of seminar (up to 500 words)
• Description of how students will develop their intercultural knowledge and competence, highlighting how students will achieve level 2 on at least one competency in AACU’s Intercultural Knowledge and Competency VALUE Rubric
• Brief statement (approximately 250 words) approach to diversity, equity, inclusion and privilege and a description of any relevant training completed in the last 2 years
Proposals and questions should be submitted to Michelle Sprouse at msprous@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Honors College
Contact: Michelle Sprouse, msprous@bgsu.edu
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3. HR Training: Dealing with Difficult Employees (Webinar from our EAP)
Date and Time: From 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Location: Virtual
Register for this webinar!
Description: Join the Office of Human Resources in conjunction with our EAP, Impact Solutions, for this exciting webinar: Dealing with Difficult Employees, at 2 p.m. on Sept. 10.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Suzi Saunders-O'Herron at smsaund@bgsu.edu or Dr. Lisa Dubose at ldubose@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Human Resources
Contact: Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, smsaund@bgsu.edu
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4. Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for a two-hour working session
Date and Time: From 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Location: Jerome Library Collab Lab
Register for this session!
Description: Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for a two-hour working session at the Jerome Library Collab Lab focused on enhancing productivity in writing, research or creative projects. Participants will set specific goals, engage in an hour of focused work and connect with colleagues to foster support and accountability. The session will conclude with a wrap-up activity and resources to help maintain productivity beyond the session.
Learn more about 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 University Libraries
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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5. Map your professional development for the year
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9.
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register for this session!
Description: Excited to start a new academic year but unsure how to tackle your professional development goals? Let the CFE guide you in charting a course to professional success this year during their interactive session, “Set Your Path: Professional Development Planning Session.” In this session, you will define your professional development goals and areas of focus, explore resources and programs offered by the CFE and campus partners and discuss strategies and tools to track your progress.
Learn more about 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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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6. Promote student success through active and guided inquiry
Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register for this session!
Description: Join the CFE workshop, “Promoting Student Success through Active and Guided Inquiry,” led by CFE Faculty Associate and Associate Teaching Professor, Dr. Subha Nagarajan to learn about POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning), a student-centered instructional approach where students collaborate in teams on guided inquiry activities. In this interactive, virtual session, you will learn about the different student roles, the learning cycle and the process skills essential for implementing POGIL in your classroom.
Learn more about 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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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7. Registration deadline for Service-Learning Community of Practice extended until Friday, Sept. 6
Date and Time: The learning community meeting schedule is TBD.
Location: Learning community meetings will be held in-person (location: TBD) and online via Zoom.
Register for this community!
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence has extended the deadline for the Service-Learning Community of Practice, facilitated by Hoang Do, the Assistant Director of the Marvin Center. This Community of Practice. This community will explore how you can integrate meaningful service-learning experiences into the curriculum, build sustainable community partnerships and incorporate critical reflection into the service-learning process. All BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this community.
Learn about the communities being offered.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen cfe@bgsu.edu
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8. Registration deadline for Small Teaching Learning Community extended until Friday, Sept. 6
Date and Time: Meetings will take place 5 times during the semester from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays.
Location: Learning community meetings will take place in-person (location: TBD).
Register for this community!
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence has extended the deadline for the “Small Teaching: Manageable Changes to Support Student Success” Learning Community led by Teaching Professor, Amy Cook. This community will meet regularly throughout the semester to explore evidence-based practices from James Lang’s Small Teaching. All BGSU full-time faculty (TTF and QRF) and adjunct instructors are welcome to participate in this community.
Learn more about this community.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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9. Registration deadline for Unlocking Student Potential Learning Community extended until Friday, Sept. 6
Date and Time: Learning community meetings will take place monthly from 2-3 p.m. on Fridays.
Location: Learning community meetings will be online via Zoom.
Register for this community!
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence has extended the deadline for the “Unlocking Student Potential Using Active and Guided Inquiry” Learning Community facilitated by Associate Teaching Professor, Dr. Subha Nagarajan. Engage with colleagues to explore and implement Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning, a versatile, research-informed instructional strategy that benefits students across STEM and non-STEM disciplines alike. All BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors and graduate students are welcome to participate in this community; however, priority registration for this community will be reserved for faculty and instructors from Firelands campus.
Learn more about this community.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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10. Thompson Scholarship Programs info session for campus partners
Date and Time: From 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Location: 210 University Hall
Register for the Meet and Greet!
Description: Thompson Scholarship Programs will be hosting an informational Meet and Greet. You’re invited to join us from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 in 210 University Hall to learn more about the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program. We will share information about the application process, scholarship requirements and more about the legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Thompson Scholarship Programs
Contact: Mary Kay Inkrott Hiser, marykc@bgsu.edu
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