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- Apply or nominate someone for the Applauding Excellence Awards
- 48 Hour Film Festival Screening
- BGSU Science Olympiad
- Big Playground at the Student Recreation Center
- Falcon Family Fun Day
- Present at the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference
- CSS/HCM/FMS PeopleSoft Get Current/PeopleTools Upgrade
- Freddie and Frieda Reveal is Saturday
- Learn about suicide prevention
- Mental Health First Aid
- Nominations needed for student employees and supervisors
- Outstanding Honors College Faculty Award
- Planetarium Show: Cosmic Colors
- Planetarium Show: Dawn of the Space Age
- Pre-Optometry Club eyeglass donation drive
- Sign up to play Intramural Sports
- Submissions for Film and Media Fest are Open
- Persian classical music concert on Feb. 28
- Sensory friendly studying in the Belonging Lounges
- Submissions for Film and Media Fest are open
- Volunteers needed for the BGSU Science Olympiad
- Volunteer with the Poll Worker Program
- Women of Color Leadership Panel at the Black Issues Conference
- World premiere of a Chamber Opera: "Souls for Abigail"
- “The Legend of Georgia McBride” has shows this weekend
- I.M.; Improvised Musical Open Interest Meet and Act!
Students
- Earn a service hour and a chance to win an Amazon gift card
- Virtual Focus Group for HHS Students on Friday
- Summer Course - Intro to Interior Design
- Summer Course - Windows Application Development
- Summer Course - Intermediate Programming
- Study Power Hour
- Study abroad in Austria
- Monday Late Nights
- Meet Up Monday
- Human Development and Family Science Career Fair
- LSC career opportunity information session
- Free dinner and Bible study
- Exploring breastfeeding perceptions of African American students research study
- BGSU Women's Basketball versus Toledo
- Consider applying for BGSU's Masters in Public Administration
- BGSU DPT Open House
Graduate Student
- Submit for Shanklin and Graduate Student Senate Awards before it’s too late
- Confused about Copyright?
- Master data visualization for impactful communication
Faculty/Staff
- Attention Authors: Open Access workflow changes through Wiley
- Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2025
3.Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer and Fall 2025
- Facilitate an interactive session at the 2025 Teaching and Learning Summit
- Got disengaged students? Join this dialogue session!
- Learn how to propose a new BGP course
- Learn how to register your textbooks in Verba!
- Set your students up for success in the first two weeks of class!
- Use Canvas Studio to create interactive videos!
- Windows 11 Upgrade: Early access upgrades now available
1. Apply or nominate someone for the Applauding Excellence Awards
Date and Time: The deadline to apply for these awards is March 1 and the ceremony will take place on April 24.
Location: BTSU Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Apply or nominate someone today!
Description: The 29th Annual Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony will recognize deserving students, organizations and advisors on April 24. Please help us celebrate outstanding Falcons by nominating or applying for one or more of the awards.
Nominations for most awards will close on Thursday, Feb. 27. Applications for most awards will close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Student Engagement and Residence Life
Contact: Student Engagement, engage@bgsu.edu
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2. 48 Hour Film Festival Screening
Date and Time: From 9 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Location: BTSU Film Theater
Learn more about the Theatre and Film Department!
Description: This screening represents BG Reel’s longstanding participation in the 48 Hour Film Projects taking place around the globe. Whether you participated or just want some good entertainment, attend this event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGReel
Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu
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3. BGSU Science Olympiad
Date and Time: From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 15
Location: Olscamp
Sign up to volunteer!
Description: Support the BGSU Northwestern Region Science Olympiad Competition. Volunteers will receive a free shirt and lunch as well as a certificate to verify volunteer hours.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Arts and Sciences
Contact: Kari Wilson, falconyouth@bgsu.edu
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4. Big Playground at the Student Recreation Center
Date and Time: From 8-11 p.m on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Location: Student Recreation Center basketball courts
- Parking is available in the back of the Rec and across Mercer Street in the Ice Arena parking lot
Learn more about the Office of Health and Wellness!
Description: Big Playground is an annual event held by the Office of Health and Wellness! This is a large scale event with inflatables, a dodgeball tournament with prizes, raffle bags, the PAWS team, free snacks and beverages, music and crafts! Come enjoy yourself and bring a friend!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Mitchell Thatcher, mthatch@bgsu.edu
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5. Falcon Family Fun Day
Date and Time: From 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
Location: Student Recreation Center
Learn more about the Student Recreation Center!
Description: Join a day of fun at the BGSU Student Rec Center celebrating our BGSU faculty, staff and student parents and caregivers. This family-oriented event provides engaging activities and information on campus and community resources. Family members of BGSU faculty, staff and students are welcome, such as grandparents, spouses/partners and children. This is a free event.
- Open Swim and Pool Inflatable
- Climbing Wall
- Crafts
- Basketball
- Pickleball
- Yard Games
- Therapy Dogs
- Campus and Community Resource Fair
- Light refreshments
To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Hosted by the Center for Women and Gender Equity, Nontraditional and Military Student Services, Office of Health and Wellness and Office of Recreation.
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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6. Present at the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference
Date and Time: Submit by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 2.
Location: Bowen Thompson Student Union 308 and Student Union Theater
Learn more about the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference!
Description: Indie Lens Pop-Up, WBGU-PBS, the Department of Popular Culture and the School of Cultural and Critical Studies at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, are proud to announce the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference. The conference will serve as a celebration and screening of the Independent Lens film, "We Want the Funk." The conference will occur from April 25-26.
The Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference will also be a space for academics, graduate students, musicians, music industry professionals, music/sound recording retailers, fans and the public to engage in dialogue about topics related to funk music and its cultural influence in popular music, popular culture and beyond. The scope of the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference is deliberately broad, with the intention of highlighting the interdisciplinary nature and the many different avenues of research and creativity related to funk music in popular culture.
We welcome individual proposals or pre-formed panels that address the themes above. As the conference aims to provide a multitude of perspectives, academic presentations and those from outside the academy are welcome. Individual presentation proposals—papers, music demonstrations or artistic displays—should include a 300-word abstract. Panel or roundtable presentation proposals should include a 300-word abstract for each presenter and a 500-word abstract for the panel or roundtable.
Submit proposals as a Microsoft Word document to funkmusic@bgsu.edu with “Funk Music in Popular Culture” in the subject line and include the following information for each presenter:
Author’s Name and Title
Institutional Affiliation (if applicable)
Email Address
Presentation Title
Abstract
Deadline for Submissions is March 2. Proposal status notifications will be sent no later than March 9. Registration for the conference is free.
Contact Dr. Matthew Donahue or Dr. Angela Nelson at funkmusic@bgsu.edu if you have questions.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Popular Culture, School of Culture and Critical Studies and WBGU-PBS
Contact: Dr. Matthew Donahue, mattdon@bgsu.edu
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7. CSS/HCM/FMS PeopleSoft Get Current/PeopleTools Upgrade
Description: Information Technology Services (ITS) will conduct its PeopleSoft CSS/FMS/HCM Get Current 2025 and PeopleTools 8.61.09 upgrade beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 14 and ending no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 17. During this time, an outage will occur to the Campus Solutions (CSS)/Student Center, Financial Management System (FMS) and Human Capital Management (HCM) applications.
If you have any questions regarding this upgrade and outage, please contact ITS via chat or call 419-372-0999.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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8. Freddie and Frieda Reveal is Saturday
Date and Time: At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Location: Stroh Center 1535 E Wooster St.
Learn more about Freddie and Frieda Reveal!
Description: The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! During the Women's basketball game at the Stroh Center, the masks come off, and we’ll find out who’s been behind the iconic Freddie and Frieda all along. Don’t miss this Falcon tradition—it’s one of the biggest surprises of the year!
Don't forget to attend the Mascot Hype Up Event on Feb. 20 to get ready for the reveal!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center For Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: The Marvin Ceter, marvincenter@bgsu.edu
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9. Learn about suicide prevention
Date and Time: From 9:30-11 a.m. on Friday Feb. 28.
Location: BTSU 315
Sign up now!
Description: The mission of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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10. Mental Health First Aid
Date and Time: From 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, March 14.
Location: BTSU 208
Register now!
Description: Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.
There are two options:
Blended One-Day Training
2-hours pre-work, one day in-person training
Friday, March 14 | 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. | BTSU 208
Higher Education Specific Training
Full in-person training specific for the higher education setting
Friday, May 9 | 9 a.m. – 5:30 pm | BTSU 208
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Health and Wellness
Contact: Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu
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11. Nominations needed for student employees and supervisors
Nominate someone!
Description: The National Student Employment Association has designated the second full week of April each year to celebrate the invaluable contributions of student employees and student employment professionals.
At Bowling Green State University, our student employees play a crucial role in the daily operation of the university. From the first interaction during recruitment to their graduation and transition into successful careers as BGSU alumni, their efforts are woven into every part of campus life. Their hard work ensures that countless tasks are accomplished across a wide range of departments, making them vital to the university’s success.
In honor of National Student Employment Week, which will take place from April 14-18, Student Employment Services is excited to recognize the outstanding contributions of BGSU students who work. Students will be nominated in four categories, and we will also be acknowledging exceptional supervisors. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 26.
To submit your nominations, visit our website! today!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Student Employment Services
Contact: Tony Fox, tfox@bgsu.edu
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12. Outstanding Honors College Faculty Award
Date and Time: Due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14.
Learn more about the Honors College!
Description: This award is presented annually to up to three Honors faculty who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to Honors education at Bowling Green State University. Outstanding commitment to Honors education includes but is not limited to:
- Fostering an atmosphere of intellectual challenge
- Supporting the welfare and academic development of Honors students
- Creating a mentoring relationship grounded in trust and support
The Outstanding Honors Faculty Award recognizes excellence in performance based on any of the following three categories:
- Advising students’ independent projects
- Instructing an Honors College seminar and/or an Honors section of a course (either independent or cross-listed)
- Leading an Honors College extracurricular activity such as chaperoning an Honors College trip, leading a book discussion for Honors College members and much more!
Any Honors College student, staff or faculty member may nominate a professor for this award. Self-nominations are not allowed. Honors students do not need to have completed an Honors project in order to nominate their professor.
To nominate a faculty member, the nominator must write an essay that details the qualities possessed by the professor, the individual nominator’s relationship with the professor and why the nominator thinks the professor deserves the Outstanding Honors Faculty Award. Nominees will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae to the Honors College Council award committee. The Honors College Council reserves the option to conduct an interview with the nominees at the last stage of the selection process.
Nominations will be reviewed by members of the Honors College Council. Nomination essays should be submitted to honors@bgsu.edu by March 14.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Honors College
Contact: Jodi Devine, jdevine@bgsu.edu
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13. Planetarium Show: Cosmic Colors
Date and Time: From 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23
Location: BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
Learn more about the BGSU Planetarium!
Description: Light on Earth and from space comes in many colors. See how these many colors of light are created and what they tell us about stars and the cosmos. Learn why the sky is blue and why Mars is red. See x-rays from a black hole, see the green in a plant leaf and go inside the human eye.
A $2 donation is suggested for all planetarium shows.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Physics and Astronomy and BGSU Planetarium
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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14. Planetarium Show: Dawn of the Space Age
Date and Time: From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Location: BGSU Planetarium (112 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building)
Learn more about the BGSU Planetarium!
Description: From the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, to early human spaceflight to Moon of the 1960s to today’s International Space Station. See the Moon landings as never before and peek at possible future missions to Mars in this immersive, historically accurate reconstruction of Humankind’s first steps into space.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Physics and Astronomy and BGSU Planetarium
Contact: Kate Dellenbusch, dellenk@bgsu.edu
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15. Pre-Optometry Club eyeglass donation drive
Date and Time: From Monday, Feb. 17 to Saturday, March 1.
Location: Donation boxes are located at the Jerome Library, Conklin Hall, Falcon Heights and Kreisher Ashley-Bachelder.
Learn more about the Pre-Optometry Club!
Description: The BGSU Pre-Optometry Club is partnering with The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio to donate eyeglasses through their international programs to help people's vision across the world!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Pre-Optometry Club
Contact: Olivia Safranek, osafran@bgsu.edu
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16. Sign up to play Intramural Sports
Date and Time: Starting Monday, March 10.
Location: All games are played at the Perry Field House and Student Recreation Center!
Learn more about Intramural Sports!
Description: There are only a few days left to sign up for the last session of Intramural Sports! Sports include Women's 3v3 basketball, indoor soccer, 5v5 full court basketball, kickball, ping pong, ultimate frisbee and wallyball. Last day to sign up is Tuesday, Feb. 25!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Intramural Sports
Contact: Abigail Reyna, reynaa@bgsu.edu
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17. Submissions for Film and Media Fest are Open
Date and Time: From 6-10 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
Location: BTSU Film Theater
Learn more about the Film and Media Fest!
Description: If you have a movie, music video, documentary, TV broadcast, recorded live production or other video work that you've completed in the past year, you are highly encouraged to submit. Submissions must be done through our FilmFreeway page on our website!
Along with submitting your film there, you must fill out the Google form linked on the page and the attached credits document. This helps us keep submissions organized and make sure people get properly credited for their hard work. Not all submitted works are guaranteed to be screened, but all works will be evaluated by our panel of judges and have feedback provided to the filmmaker(s).
Regular Registration ends on Feb. 27:
$6 for films less than 15 minutes
$12 for films 15 minutes or more
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGReel and Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu
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18. Persian classical music concert on Feb. 28
Date and Time: From 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.
Location: Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center
Description: Dariush Talai is an internationally recognized Iranian musician, musicologist, composer and educator specializing in the plucked lutes tar and setar. Talai will perform music from the Persian classical music tradition known as Radif, which combines traditional composed melodies with extensive improvisation. If you are interested in world music, this event is not to be missed!
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Musical Arts Kobacker Fund
Contact: Megan Rancier, mrancie@bgsu.edu
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19. Sensory friendly studying in the Belonging Lounges
Date and Time: From noon to 5 p.m. on Feb. 23.
Location: Belonging Lounge on the 4th floor of the union
Learn more!
Description: Study for midterms in a low sensory environment
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Student Connections and Opportunity
Contact: Val Erwin, verwin@bgsu.edu
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20. Submissions for Film and Media Fest are open
Date and Time: From 6-10 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
Location: BTSU Film Theater
Learn more about the Film and Media Fest!
Description: If you have a movie, music video, documentary, TV broadcast, recorded live production or other video work that you've completed in the past year, you are highly encouraged to submit. Submissions must be done through our [FilmFreeway page](filmfreeway.com/FilmAndMediaFestival).
Regular Registration ends on Feb. 27:
$6 for films less than 15 minutes
$12 for films 15 minutes or more
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGReel and Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Haley Shipley, haleyes@bgsu.edu
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21. Volunteers needed for the BGSU Science Olympiad
Date and Time: From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 15.
Location: Olscamp Check-In
Sign up to volunteer now!
Description: Support the BGSU Northwestern Region Science Olympiad Competition. Volunteers will receive a free shirt and lunch as well as a certificate to verify volunteer hours. There are various shifts available.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Arts and Sciences
Contact: Kari Wilson, falconyouth@bgsu.edu
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22. Volunteer with the Poll Worker Program
Date and Time: From Wednesday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, April 24.
Location: BTSU
Volunteer with the Poll Worker Program!
Description: Volunteer with the BGSU Poll Worker Program to help support civic engagement on campus while earning service hours! When volunteering with the program, you will help answer student questions, register students to serve as poll workers and connect students with civic engagement opportunities on campus. If you are interested, register to volunteer on BGSU Serves and complete the mandatory Bridge volunteer training!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: C. Raymond Marvin Center For Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Contact: The Marvin Center, marvincenter@bgsu.edu
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23. Women of Color Leadership Panel at the Black Issues Conference
Date and Time: From 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Location: BTSU room 207
Learn more about the Center for Women and Gender Equity!
Description:
Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in BTSU 207 for the Women of Color Leadership Summit, an annual event that brings women of color activist-scholars to BGSU to discuss the contributions women of color have made to leadership, activism and advocacy in their communities and more broadly.
This year, the CWGE is collaborating with the Center for Student Connection and Opportunity to integrate the Women of Color Leadership event into the 25th annual Black Issues Conference--allowing us to create a Women of Color Leadership track with invited panelists in the morning sessions and other presenters in the afternoon.
Our panel includes Ash Moon, the Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist and Shelter Advocate at The Cocoon; licensed independent social worker, community advocate and champion for health equity, BreAnn Nelson and Kelli Daniels, owner and lead consultant of JAYRAMON LLC.
Guest speakers will participate in a moderated panel from 9:30-10:25 a.m., followed by an in-depth Question and Answer session from 10:30-11:25 a.m. If you are unable to attend the first session, you may still attend the second.
To RSVP, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity at cwge@bgsu.edu and indicate if you would like to attend virtually or in-person.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Women and Gender Equity
Contact: Bryan Bove-Wimberley, cwge@bgsu.edu
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24. World premiere of a Chamber Opera: "Souls for Abigail"
Date and Time: From 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Location: The Moore Musical Arts Center in Bryan Recital Hall
Learn more about Praecepta!
Description: Soon after Abigail’s tragic death, her long-term partner, Robin, consumed by grief, makes a deal with the devil. They must rid the world of its evil in exchange for the chance to see Abigail again. With misery and vengeance outweighing moral truths and justice, Robin must come face to face with their own morality while the lines between good and evil become blurred.
"Souls for Abigail" is a chamber opera written by Jay Grummel and composed by Steven Naylor. The opera is a part of Praecepta’s 2025 New Music Mini-Festival. Jay Grummel is a current creative writing student and Steven Naylor is a BGSU alumnus. A pre-show artist talk will take place at 1 p.m. and the performance will start at 2 p.m. on Feb. 23. This event is free for students and the public.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Praecepta
Contact: Jay Grummel, jalen@bgsu.edu
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25. “The Legend of Georgia McBride” has shows this weekend
Date and Time: From 8-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, Feb. 22 and from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Location: Eva Marie Saint Theatre in BGSU’s Wolfe Center for the Arts
Buy your tickets now!
Description: “The Legend of Georgia McBride” by Matthew Lopez has shows this weekend in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre with performances at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20-22 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 22. Remember, student tickets are just $5!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Department of Theatre and Film
Contact: Department of Theatre and Film Box Office, (419)-372-8171 or theatrefilm@bgsu.edu
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26. I.M.; Improvised Musical Open Interest Meet and Act!
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23
Location: McLeod, Room 222
Park in paid parking at Union, or walk on campus
Description: The I.M.; Improvised Musical, is a project to mesh college improv, musical theater, voice and instrumental talent on campus. Sunday's meet is one opportunity to show interest before selections in the design process to cast actors and management. Refreshments and improv basics provided. All with moderate experience in one of those four fields are welcome!
Supporting Organization: Office of Student Engagement
Contact: Heidi Gasser, gasserh@bgsu.edu
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1. Earn a service hour and a chance to win an Amazon gift card
Date and Time:
- From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
- From 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
- From 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
- From 11 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Location: Virtual
Sign up for a focus group!
Description: The Student Learning Analysts in the Office of Academic Assessment are looking for undergraduate students’ experiences with academic support! Join a virtual focus group, held over Zoom, and answer some questions to earn a service hour and the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. If you are interested, sign-up using the link!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Academic Assessment
Contact: Dr. Jessica Turos, jmturos@bgsu.edu
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2. Virtual Focus Group for HHS Students on Friday
Date and Time: From 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register to participate!
Description: We invite students of color enrolled in our Health and Human Services (HHS) programs at BGSU to participate in a focus group that aims to gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities in core science courses and within our HHS majors such as Allied Health, Communication Disorders, Criminal Justice, Dietetics, Gerontology, Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Nutrition Science Nursing, Pre-Med, Public Health and Social Work. The focus group interview will provide valuable insights that will help inform our efforts to create a more inclusive learning environment for all students. We assure you that all data collected as part of this study will remain confidential. You will receive a $25 Amazon gift card as an incentive for participating in the focus group.
Please direct any questions to Jason Whitfield at jawhitf@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: College of Health and Human Services
Contact: Jason Whitfield, jawhitf@bgsu.edu
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3. Summer Course - Intro to Interior Design
Date and Time: During the Summer Second 6 Week Session.
Location: Online
Learn more!
Description: This class is open to all! You do not have to be an Interior Design major to take this course. Anyone who is interested in learning more about design and exploring fundamental concepts of design will enjoy this class.
The class begins with an overview of the interior design profession and continues with an examination of the design process with emphasis on creative problem solving and development of competencies in space planning and presentations.
This section of ID 1160 is taught 100% online! Online classes have no set meeting times, so this will fit everyone's schedule.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Interior Design Program
Contact: Sarah Guensche, sarahcg@bgsu.edu
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4. Summer Course - Windows Application Development
Date and Time: From June 30 to August 8
Location: Online
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 more!
This second 6-week summer session course is 100% ONLINE, so plan to enroll in CS 3160-101W (42386)!
CS/SE students must meet the prerequisite (CS2020). The instructor may give permission for non-CS/SE majors interested in taking the course. Contact Dr. Carlson via email at jacarls@bgsu.edu.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Computer Science Department
Contact: Jadwiga Carlson, jacarls@bgsu.edu
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5. Summer Course - Intermediate Programming
Date and Time: From June 30 to August 8.
Location: Online
Description: Do you need a C or better in CS2020 to take other CS courses? Are you doing well in CS2010 this semester? Do you want to get ahead? If you answered “Yes,” then you may want to consider taking CS2020 this summer!
We are offering this class during the second 6-week summer session. The course will be 100% ONLINE. Register for CS 2020-101W (41205).
CS/SE students must meet the prerequisite (C or better in CS2010). Contact Dr. Carlson via email if you have questions (jacarls@bgsu.edu).
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Computer Science Department
Contact: Jadwiga Carlson, jacarls@bgsu.edu
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6. Study Power Hour
Date and Time: From 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
Location: Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room
Learn more about this event!
Description: Get ready for a study session like no other!
The Learning Commons and Recreation and Wellness have joined forces to bring you Study Power Hour, a two-hour event designed to help you study effectively while staying relaxed and energized.
How It Works
Study Smarter: Use the Pomodoro Technique to maximize productivity—study for 25 minutes, then enjoy a 5-minute break. Repeat this cycle until the session ends.
Take a Break: Recreation and Wellness will lead engaging activities during your breaks, giving your brain the rest it needs to absorb more information.
Stay Fueled: Enjoy a free dinner provided by the Learning Commons to keep you energized throughout the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries and Recreation and Wellness
Contact: Jeremy Joseph, jjoseph@bgsu.edu
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7. Study abroad in Austria
Date and Time: From May 12-27.
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Learn more about the trip!
Description: Explore Salzburg and Vienna while learning about cybersecurity, AI, data privacy, social media and more! Through site visits and talks with business professionals, you'll discover how culture shapes small business and technology decisions. No prerequisites required, 3 semester hours and open to all BGSU students.
Highlights:
- Tours of Salzburg and Vienna
- Evening concert dinner and cooking class
- Hiking, salt mines, museums and gardens
- Travel pass for Salzburg buses and trains
Program:
- May 12–May 27, 2025
- Hostels with daily breakfast
- 24/7 Emergency Support and Medical Insurance Included
Contact Professor Earl McKinney at emckinn@bgsu.edu
Don’t miss this incredible experience—join us in Austria!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Accounting and MIS department College of Business
Contact: Earl McKinney, emckinn@bgsu.edu
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8. Monday Late Nights
Date and Time: From 5-7 p.m. on Mondays.
Location: Hayes Hall 280
Learn more about the 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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9. Meet Up Monday
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
Location: Off-Campus Student Lounge at BTSU 220
Learn more about the Office of Orientation and Transitions!
Description: Commuter and Transfer students are invited to stop by the Off-Campus Student Lounge in the BTSU for a time to connect with support staff and campus resources. Stop by for conversation, answers to your questions and opportunities to get connected with resources specifically for commuter and transfer students. Come and go as you please and light refreshments, giveaways and more will be provided. The Office of Orientation and Transitions looks forward to seeing you!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Office of Orientation and Transitions
Contact: Holly Metzger, hmetzg@bgsu.edu
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10. Human Development and Family Science Career Fair
Date and Time: From 9-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27.
**Location: BTSU Ballroom
Learn more about Human Development and Family Science!
Description: Please join us at the HDFS Professional Development Day from 9-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the BTSU Ballroom.
Would you like to learn more about the HDFS program on campus and explore potential career paths in the human service field?
-Explore potential careers and educational paths
-View poster presentations by local human service agencies and graduate programs
-Network with peers, faculty, alumni and professionals
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Human Development and Family Science
Contact: Stephanie Blessing, sbless@bgsu.edu
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11. LSC career opportunity information session
Date and Time: From 4-6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
Location: Olscamp 203
Learn more about Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law Club!
Description: The politics, philosophy, economics and law club is hosting an informational session and meet and greet with two former students currently in the Legislative Service Commission fellowship with the Ohio House of Representatives! Come and hear about the program, see how to apply and ask questions about the program. All are welcome to attend, as this would be a great career opportunity for graduating seniors in all majors and minors.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law Club
Contact: Agatha Hickerson, hagatha@bgsu.edu
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12. 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, Feb. 20.
Location: 612 E Wooster St.
Learn more about Active Christians Today!
Description: Join us for a tasty home cooked meal and fun conversation! All are welcome no matter where they may be in their faith journey. Come just for dinner or Bible study, where we're studying Ecclesiastes, or both! We understand having a busy schedule and would love to have you even if you can’t stay long.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Active Christians Today
Contact: Maia Porter, maiap@bgsu.edu
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13. Exploring breastfeeding perceptions of African American students research study
Participate in the study!
Description: Hi! I’m Amari Torain, a graduate student in Food and Nutrition at BGSU. My advisor and I are conducting a study on how social support and generational influences shape breastfeeding perceptions among African American/Black female students. We’re looking for participants (18+) for a Zoom interview. No prior breastfeeding or pregnancy experience needed. While not required, we’d love to hear from your mother and/or grandmother as well.
Contact: Amari Torain, atorain@bgsu.edu
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14. BGSU Women's Basketball versus Toledo
Date and Time: From 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Location: Stroh Center
Description: Don't miss out on the excitement this Saturday, Feb. 22, as BGSU Women's Basketball takes on Toledo! This game isn’t just about the action on the court, it’s also Orange Wave Night, so wear your best Falcon gear and get ready to cheer loud! Plus, witness the highly anticipated Freddie and Frieda reveal, a BGSU tradition you won’t want to miss. Tip-off is at 7 p.m., so bring your energy, bring your friends and let’s pack the stands. See you there!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: BGSU Athletics
Contact: Taylor Jefferson, tjeffer@bgsu.edu
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15. Consider applying for BGSU's Masters in Public Administration
Date and Time: On March 1.
Location: Online
Description: Would you like to work in the public or nonprofit sector? If so, the BGSU Master of Public Administration program might be for you.
Fast Facts about our program:
- The BGSU MPA requires just 36 credit hours and can be completed full-time or part-time and most classes are in the evenings
- Our program combines theory with real world projects – our students have recently partnered with the City of Bowling Green, the National Park Service, the Toledo - Symphony, NASA, the Glass City Marathon and the City of Toledo.
- All majors are welcome, we have no undergraduate prerequisites.
- The priority funding deadline for Fall admission is March 1, with a final deadline of July 1.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: MPA
Contact: Dr. Justin Rex, jmrex@bgsu.edu
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16. BGSU DPT Open House
Date and Time: From 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 27.
Location: Olscamp 101
Sign up for the Open House!
Description: Come join us for an on-site open house at 2 p.m. on Fe. 27. Get to observe a live lab immersion experience, meet current students and ask them questions and meet with faculty. Learn more about our admissions processes!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: The School of Physical Therapy
Contact: Alaina Coe, amcoe@bgsu.edu
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1. Submit for Shanklin and Graduate Student Senate Awards before it’s too late
Date and Time: Submissions due at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
Location: Submit your application on Graduate Student Senate canvas shell.
Learn more about the Shanklin Colloquium and Graduate Student Senate Awards!
Description: The 15th Annual Charles E. Shanklin Colloquium and Graduate Student Senate Awards is your opportunity to showcase your work, gain recognition and compete for cash prizes!
Shanklin Research Awards honor outstanding graduate research in full papers, abstracts, posters and creative expression. Whether you’ve conducted research through your courses or presented at a conference, this is your chance to win up to $1,250.
GSS Awards celebrate exceptional graduate students who have made significant contributions to research, mentorship and service, with prizes of up to $1000.
Please consider nominating a classmate, colleague or instructor for these awards. Individuals may be nominated for more than one award (if eligible), with several awards being self-nominated!
Don’t wait—apply now via the GSS Canvas Shell and let your hard work be recognized!
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Graduate Student Senate
Contact: Syeda Zainab Akbar, ssyeda@bgsu.edu
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2. Confused about Copyright?
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Description: Demystify copyright law with a friendly introduction to U.S. copyright essentials, tailored for research and teaching. Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for the “Understanding Copyright” Info Session, for an overview of your rights as a creator, key exceptions and a discussion on when you need permission to use others' work.
This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp. To learn more about this session and other session in the series, visit the Research Ready Series page of the CFE website
Advance registration is required. Registration closes one business day before the event.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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3. Master data visualization for impactful communication
Date and Time: From 10-11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
**Description: **Unlock the power of effective data visualization in this fourth session of the Quantitative Data Analysis and Visualization Series, “Best Practices for Data Visualization,” hosted by the Center for Family and Demographic Research and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Explore the neuroscience and psychology behind visual communication, learn about key design elements and discover best practices for creating accessible visuals. Tailor your data presentation skills to captivate and inform diverse audiences with clarity and impact.
To learn more about this session, visit the Quantitative Data Analysis and Visualization Series page of the CFE Website
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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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1. Attention Authors: Open Access workflow changes through Wiley
Date and Time: From 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 4
Location: Virtual
Register
Description: Join Wiley representatives to learn about changes to the Wiley Open Access workflow and article submission process for gold journals through OhioLINK’s publishing agreement. Wiley can answer any questions authors might have. If you cannot attend, but are interested in the content, the session recording will be sent to all registrants.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: University Libraries
Contact: Emily Gattozzi, emilydg@bgsu.edu
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2. Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2025
Description: The deadline for submitting software requests (for classrooms/computer labs/mobile device carts, etc.) for the Summer/Fall 2025 semesters is April 28, 2025. This includes cloud-based software, desktop-based software, mobile apps and domain purchases.
All software submission requests (including Canvas LTI/publisher integrations) are subject to Information Technology Service’s (ITS’) technology review process to be approved for use at BGSU. Software not previously approved by ITS takes approximately 10 business days to be routed through the review process.
To request software installation, please submit a Lab/Classroom Software Install Request form.
Please Note: If you are currently unaware of the location of your class, please still submit your request and note in the Additional Details section that the location is “to be determined”. This will allow ITS to begin working on your request. Once the location is known you can reply to your ticket with that information.
Submissions received after the deadline will be handled in the order received and will not be available for the start of the session/semester.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
Contact 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.
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3. Facilitate an interactive session at the 2025 Teaching and Learning Summit
**Date and Time: **The deadline for proposal submissions is at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21
Location: The Teaching and Learning Summit will take place in Olscamp Hall. 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
Description: The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is now accepting interactive session proposals for the 2025 Teaching and Learning Summit until at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21. The Summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13 in Olscamp Hall.
The theme for this year’s Summit is “Thriving Together: Redefining Success and Well-Being.” This year’s summit will explore how we can foster a campus culture that supports the success and well-being of ourselves, our students and our colleagues. Proposed interactive sessions should have clear learning outcomes and provide participants with opportunities to collaborate, interact and engage. All members of the BGSU teaching community, including faculty, instructors, staff and graduate students, are welcome and encouraged to submit a proposal.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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4. Got disengaged students? Join this dialogue session!
Date and Time: From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register
Description: Are you facing challenges with student engagement and motivation in your classroom? Join Amy Cook, Teaching Professor in the English Department and CFE Faculty Associate, for a dialogue session, “Reengaging Our Learners: Classroom Implementations,” designed to address these common issues. In this interactive 1-hour session, you will collaborate with colleagues from across campus to discuss concerns related to attendance, deadlines, classroom interactions and more. Participants will share experiences and brainstorm proactive strategies for reengaging learners. To enhance the discussion, short articles will be provided in advance for optional pre-reading.
To learn more about this session and other CFE sessions, visit the Session Catalog page of the CFE Website:
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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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5. Learn how to propose a new BGP course
Date and Time: From 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24
Location: Online via Zoom (register for link)
Register
Description: Learn about an exciting opportunity to create a new BGP course in the, “BGP New Course Proposal Information Session,” offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence and Office of Academic Assessment. The BGP Committee will be accepting proposals for five new interdisciplinary BGP courses with an emphasis on integrating knowledge across multiple domains. Join this session to review the call for proposals, learn how you can create a new BGP course and explore the campus support and resources that are available to assist you through course development.
To learn more about this session and other CFE sessions, visit the Session Catalog page of the CFE Website:
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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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6. Learn how to register your textbooks in Verba!
Date and Time: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, and from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Description: Ensure your students have the right materials at the best prices by learning how to register textbooks and course materials in Verba, BGSU’s textbook reporting system. The “Verba Registration Training” hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and facilitated by the University Libraries will guide you through the registration process, offer time for hands-on practice and help you prepare for the next semester efficiently. This training is not recommended for Verba department reviewers, as the session will cover a different Verba view and functions.
To learn more about this session and other CFE sessions, visit the Session Catalog page of the CFE Website:
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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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7. Set your students up for success in the first two weeks of class!
**Date and Time: **From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025
**Location: **Olscamp Hall, Room TBD
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
Description: Registration is now open for the CFE’s full-day, interactive, seminar “Setting a Course for Student Success,” sponsored by the Division of Student Success and Engagement. During this session, you will learn practical strategies for engaging students, establishing meaningful expectations and delivery early, actionable feedback to support student success and belonging from the start of the semester.
To learn more about seminar, visit the Setting a Course for Student Success page of the CFE website
Advance registration is required. You must be able to participate in the entirety of the full-day session to register for and participate in this event. Registration is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF), tenure-track faculty (TTF) and adjunct instructors teaching a Fall 2025 course. Space is limited; registration is first-come, first-served.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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8. Use Canvas Studio to create interactive videos!
Date and Time: From 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Description: Learn to create interactive and accessible video content with Canvas Studio! The workshop “Using Canvas Studio Software to Create Interactive Videos” facilitated by the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) covers recording and editing videos, adding in-video quizzes and discussions, applying auto-closed captions and leveraging student analytics to enhance your courses.
To learn more about this session and other CFE sessions, visit the Session Catalog page of the CFE Website:
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)
Contact: Sally Thelen, cfe@bgsu.edu
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9. Windows 11 Upgrade: Early access upgrades now available
Description: ITS is working on a project to upgrade the operating system on BGSU university-owned devices from Windows 10 to Windows 11. This includes devices (primary, secondary, group/shared, lab, classroom or digital sign) currently running a version of Windows below Windows 11. This upgrade is necessary as Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
In the coming months, ITS will schedule automatic upgrade installations on these devices during specific, to be determined and communicated time frames. However, if you would like to upgrade your device(s) early and at your own convenience, you may do so now by contacting the ITS service desk via chat or by phone call at 419-372-0999.
More information about the Windows 11 Upgrade project is available on our project website.
Sponsoring Organization/University Affiliation: ITS
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