October

German visitors using BGSU as bridge to U.S. Oct 27, 2008 3:37 PM Bowling Green State University will host a group of distinguished German visitors this week who are in the United States for a grass-roots perspective on the 2008 presidential election.

BGSU project puts odds in math teachers’ favor Oct 27, 2008 3:35 PM “Life is uncertain,” says Dr. James Albert, a professor of mathematics and statistics at Bowling Green State University, but having a grasp of the laws of probability can help people make better decisions, as can the ability to understand data.

BGSU MBA program on Princeton Review 'best' list Oct 27, 2008 3:31 PM For the fifth time, Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration has been named an outstanding business college by the Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the University in the just-published 2009 edition of its “Best 296 Business Schools.” Bowling Green also maintained its reputation for being especially strong in the opportunities it provides for minority students, the review said.

BGSU gets proactive against illegal file sharing Oct 24, 2008 3:28 PM Students and others at Bowling Green State University now have to face the music if they have obtained it illegally using peer-to-peer (P2P) software.

BGSU State Fire School receives funding Oct 21, 2008 3:27 PM The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) recently awarded Bowling Green State University’s State Fire School an $80,000 stipend to conduct statewide rescue training classes.

Comic book conference marks 70th year of Superman Oct 20, 2008 3:24 PM To mark the 70th anniversary of Superman’s debut, the Center for Popular Culture Studies in the Department of Popular Culture at Bowling Green State University will host a conference Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, on “The Comic Book in Popular Culture.”

Art of comic books in 'Graphic Language' exhibit Oct 20, 2008 3:23 PM Comic book enthusiasts throughout northwest Ohio will have the opportunity to view the actual artwork and process of putting together a comic book or graphic novel in the exhibition “Graphic Language: The Art of the ‘Comic’ Book,” which will debut Oct. 24 at Bowling Green State University’s Fine Arts Center.

29th annual New Music Festival at BGSU Oct. 23-25 Oct 20, 2008 3:22 PM Bowling Green State University’s 29th annual New Music (formerly New Music and Art) Festival will showcase the work of more than 20 guest composers and performers Oct. 23-25.

Scott lecture shares insight into human motivation Oct 20, 2008 3:21 PM How a person experiences social interaction can play an important role in risk-taking and drug abuse and in conditions such as autism. A leading researcher on the genetic aspect of social interaction will give the 10th annual J.P. Scott Memorial Lecture at Bowling Green State University on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

BGSU center making connections here, abroad Oct 20, 2008 3:20 PM Since its founding last year, activities of Bowling Green State University‘s Center for International Comparative Education (ICE) have taken members to locales as nearby as Toledo and as far away as Jordan, Bahrain and South Africa.

Laura Emch named winner of BGSU’s Ferrari Award Oct 15, 2008 3:18 PM When a need arises and the call for help is issued, a leader answers “I will.” Laura Emch has been stepping up to fill campus needs throughout her 33 years at Bowling Green State University. The BGSU Administrative Staff Council (ASC) recognized her dedication at its annual fall reception by presenting her the Michael R. Ferrari Award—the highest honor for administrative staff.

Findlay family funds BGSU ‘Court of Champions’ Oct 7, 2008 3:17 PM Bowling Green State University’s planned Stroh Center will include a “Court of Champions” thanks to the generosity of a Findlay family.

Latinos and education is focus of BGSU conference Oct 7, 2008 3:15 PM The Latino Issues Conference at Bowling Green State University will focus on “the positive reality of Latinos in education,” says organizer Dr. Ruben Viramontez Anguiano, an associate professor of family and consumer sciences. The 15th annual conference, one of the longest running in the Midwest, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in 101 Olscamp Hall, and will include faculty and students from BGSU as well as area high school students.