November

Waste cooking oil to power BGSU campus mowers Nov 21, 2008 3:50 PM Next summer at Bowling Green State University, when the grass is green and the lawn mowers go about their work, campus pedestrians might notice the enticing smell of . . . doughnuts. Thanks to the work of two former environmental studies classes; support from Duane Hamilton, director of campus services in facilities services, and a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, BGSU mowers will begin to run on used cooking oil from the dining halls.

It’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ time again Nov 21, 2008 3:49 PM A Bowling Green State University tradition returns as the Department of Theatre and Film presents its newest adaptation of the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Performances are at 8 p.m. Dec. 3-6 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre of University Hall.

ArtsX to celebrate BGSU excellence in the arts Nov 21, 2008 3:48 PM With the arts having been designated a “center of excellence” at Bowling Green State University, the fifth annual arts extravaganza—renamed ArtsX last year—will be, fittingly, a celebration of excellence in the arts.

BGSU contributes to AAC&U initiative Nov 18, 2008 3:46 PM How can the value of education be measured? How can students achieve key learning outcomes? What practices can best measure student success?

BGSU Olscamp Research Award goes to Anzenbacher Nov 10, 2008 3:45 PM When Bowling Green State University named Dr. Pavel Anzenbacher, an associate professor of photochemical sciences, the “Outstanding Young Scholar” in 2003, its faith in his potential was well placed.

BGSU names philosopher Outstanding Young Scholar Nov 10, 2008 3:44 PM The Outstanding Young Scholar Award is given annually to a young faculty member who has excelled in his or her scholarly endeavors. This year’s winner, Dr. Jeffrey Moriarty, philosophy, was an obvious choice.

Boatwright earns BGSU Master Teacher Award Nov 3, 2008 3:43 PM Helping students be successful—both in and out of the classroom—is a hallmark of Dr. Earl Boatwright, an instructor of marketing at Bowling Green State University. Part of his method involves continually relating his classroom teaching to the outside world and encouraging students to apply relevant concepts. Along with this is the extraordinary generosity of time and care he shows them.

BGSU Honors Program advising recognized Nov 3, 2008 3:42 PM In recognition of its excellence and efforts to improve and update its approach, the Bowling Green State University Honors Program has been presented the President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students.

BGSU’s James Evans embodies life of scholarship Nov 3, 2008 3:40 PM “When I hear the name ‘James E. Evans,’ I think of ‘Distinguished Service,’” wrote Dr. Patrick Pauken in nominating his Bowling Green State University colleague for the Faculty Distinguished Service Award. Presented by Faculty Senate, the award honors one faculty member each year who has a record of outstanding continuous service to the University.

Goberman, Fallon win BGSU research awards Nov 3, 2008 3:39 PM Dr. Alex Goberman’s collaboration with recent Bowling Green State University graduate Becky Recker helped earn him the Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. The honor includes a $1,000 cash award for Goberman, an associate professor of communication disorders, and $4,000 for his department for continued support of undergraduate research.