April

How a star athlete became a major player at Nike May 9, 2008 12:58 PM Howard “H” White, vice president of the Jordan Brand for Nike Inc., will visit Bowling Green State University on April 16 to discuss how success on the basketball court became the foundation for his success in the business arena.

14th annual Latino Issues Conference planned May 9, 2008 12:56 PM Dr. Diana Marinez, a biochemist and longtime college administrator who has devoted her life to the advancement of women and minorities in science, will be the keynote speaker April 16 at the 14th annual Latino Issues Conference at Bowling Green State University. The theme this year is “Gender and Empowerment of Latino/as in Contemporary America.”

BG student receives Ping Student Services Award Apr 30, 2008 11:31 AM A Bowling Green State University junior majoring in social work has received the Charles J. Ping Student Services Award from the Ohio Campus Compact.

Falcon basketball fan gives $2 million to BGSU Apr 30, 2008 11:30 AM For 60 years, Bowling Green State University men’s basketball has provided William “Bill” Frack plenty of memorable games and a sense of community. In appreciation for a lifetime of enjoyment, the Findlay resident has given $2 million to BGSU Intercollegiate Athletics for a new basketball court.

Summer Music Institute offerings set Apr 30, 2008 11:29 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts is offering music camps in June for students in seventh to 12th grade during its annual Summer Music Institute.

Jazz faculty member releases first solo CD Apr 23, 2008 11:28 AM Popular local jazz pianist Russell Schmidt has released his first solo album, titled “Season of Change.” Recorded in 2006, the CD is a compilation of American songbook standards and classic jazz tunes that will appeal to the general jazz audience.

Findlay woman named BGSU’s Outstanding Senior Apr 23, 2008 11:26 AM Stephanie M. Swiger of Findlay is the 2008 Outstanding Senior at Bowling Green State University. The award was announced Monday night (April 21) at Beyond BG, the senior farewell.

Kinko’s founder discusses entrepreneurship Apr 22, 2008 11:26 AM Delivering the keynote address to a crowd of more than 470 people at Bowling Green State University’s fifth annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship, Paul Orfalea, founder of Kinko’s, listed the qualities he possesses that make him a great entrepreneur. He said, “I’m a terrible reader, I don’t have any mechanical ability whatsoever, I am extremely restless, and was raised by parents who didn’t worry about school.”

Grab your pillow and help break a world record Apr 22, 2008 11:24 AM Bowling Green State University students are attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s “largest pillow fight.” The current record, set by the University of Albany in April 2005, stands at 3,648 people.

Bioinformatics emerges as new field of study Apr 21, 2008 11:23 AM With the help of $235,000 in funding from the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program, Bowling Green State University will encourage students to study and use bioinformatics to solve important medical, biological and environmental problems.

BGSU inducts nine to Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame Apr 18, 2008 11:22 AM Nine highly successful entrepreneurs who hold academic or honorary degrees from Bowling Green State University comprise the first class of inductees into BGSU’s Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame.

Spring graduation May 2-3 Apr 17, 2008 9:05 AM Bowling Green State University will hold spring graduation ceremonies on May 2 and 3 in Anderson Arena at Memorial Hall. To accommodate the large graduating class, which numbers more than 2,300 students, four separate ceremonies are planned, each with its own commencement speaker or speakers.

Mock Trial Team finishes in top 10 Apr 17, 2008 9:04 AM Bowling Green State University’s Mock Trial Team won an eighth-place trophy at the National Championship Tournament April 4-6 in Minneapolis. More than 600 intercollegiate mock trial teams took part in the competition.

BGAMA ranks in top 5 percent of chapters Apr 17, 2008 9:03 AM Bowling Green State University’s chapter of the American Marketing Association (BGAMA) has been named one of the top 16 chapters of the association and in the top 5 percent of AMA student chapters in the world.

Saturday event aims to inspire 'global thinking' Apr 17, 2008 9:01 AM American college students tend to fall behind when it comes to global competition, according to Bowling Green State University senior Jake Gallardo, an international studies major from the Philippines. On Saturday (April 19), BGSU students will have the opportunity to learn how they can shape their education to meet the challenges of the new world environment, at the second annual Students Initiative for Global Competitiveness conference.

College of Musical Arts schedules June workshops Apr 10, 2008 1:30 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host three June workshops: Conducting and Rehearsing for Better Bands on June 5-7; Piano Pedagogy on June 16-18, and Talent Development on June 23-27.

BG Philharmonia celebrates 90th anniversary Apr 10, 2008 1:24 PM The final event of the 90th anniversary season of the Bowling Green Philharmonia at Bowling Green State University will feature a joint concert with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the University Choral Society.

New Alumni Laureate Scholars selected Apr 10, 2008 1:16 PM Five incoming freshmen have been selected to be the next class of Bowling Green State University Alumni Laureate Scholars.

Kinko’s, Bulldog Group founders headline series Apr 10, 2008 1:12 PM Paul Orfalea, who founded Kinko’s, and Ellie Rubin, co-founder of The Bulldog Group, will be the featured speakers for the fifth annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship, April 18 at Bowling Green State University.

BG, Ashland sign agreement for accountancy program Apr 10, 2008 8:59 AM Ashland University graduates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting can now pursue a master’s degree, and prepare for the Certified Public Accountant exam, at Bowling Green State University.

Ohio Arts Council honors Beerman’s body of work Apr 9, 2008 1:06 PM During his lengthy recovery from a life-threatening accident in June 2003, Dr. Burton Beerman found new insights into his work as a musician. Among them was rediscovered recognition of tunes from his childhood in Atlanta.

Honorary Alumnus named; two others also get awards Apr 8, 2008 12:54 PM Three individuals, including a Bowling Green resident, were honored by the Bowling Green State University Alumni Association at its annual alumni awards ceremony April 5.

Akiko Jones honored for teaching foreign language Apr 8, 2008 12:52 PM A Bowling Green State University lecturer has been named Ohio’s outstanding college language instructor

27 distinguished alumni honored by BGSU Apr 7, 2008 12:51 PM Bowling Green State University lauded 27 accomplished graduates during the BGSU Alumni Association’s awards banquet on April 5.

Racing with renewable energy at BGSU Grand Prix Apr 4, 2008 12:46 PM Bowling Green State University’s third annual Grand Prix to promote a cleaner environment and energy independence will be held Saturday, April 12. The track opens at noon and the race begins at 2:30 p.m.

Conference looks at global food complex issues Apr 3, 2008 12:22 PM The environmental, political, ethical and cultural implications of contemporary food production and distribution are the subject of “Fast Food World: Food and Globalization in the 21st Century,” a conference April 11 at Bowling Green State University.

Recent graduate’s article wins national award Apr 3, 2008 12:10 PM The Academy of Management has recognized a journal article based on a doctoral dissertation in industrial-organizational psychology by a recent Bowling Green State University graduate.

AAC&U official to speak Wednesday at BGSU Apr 1, 2008 12:08 PM The leader of a nationwide effort to expand the teaching of personal and social responsibility in colleges and universities will speak Wednesday (April 2) at Bowling Green State University.