September

BGSU Homecoming week is here Sep 28, 2009 12:54 PM It’s Homecoming week, the rite of fall that comes complete with parades, pep rallies, football and other festivities on college campuses across the land. And this week will be no different at Bowling Green State University, especially on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3.

‘Clarinet Collage’ begins Young People’s Concerts Sep 28, 2009 12:53 PM The 2009-10 season of the Young People’s Concerts at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 3, with “Clarinet Collage,” a presentation by the college’s clarinet studio, at 11 a.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

Postcard book showcases Donahue’s ‘art cars’ Sep 28, 2009 12:51 PM For Dr. Matthew Donahue, an instructor in popular culture at Bowling Green State University, a car is more than just a vehicle. In his hands, what most would call a “junker” is transformed instead into an “art car.” Covered in materials from paint to vinyl records to tile, his reimagined creations have been exhibited in art car fairs and parades around the country and are now featured in a book of postcards called “Taking It to the Streets: An Art Car Experience,” published by Jive Bomb Press.

BGSU Festival Series continues with NEXUS Sep 22, 2009 12:50 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host the percussion group NEXUS at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 as part of the 2009-10 Festival Series. The concert will be in Kobacker Hall of BGSU’s Moore Musical Arts Center.

Lillios composition wins first prize Sep 21, 2009 12:48 PM A composition by Dr. Elainie Lillios, a Bowling Green State University associate professor of musical arts, has won first prize in the “music with instruments” section at the 36th annual Bourges International Competition in France. Lillios was notified in early July that “Veiled Resonance,” written for soprano saxophone and live electronics, had won.

Ueltschy to foster BGSU-Canadian scholarship Sep 21, 2009 12:46 PM When Dr. Linda Ueltschy goes to Canada this month as a U.S. Fulbright Senior Specialist, she will in a sense be taking Bowling Green State University students with her. Ueltschy, an associate professor of management, has prepared interactive teaching modules that will unite classrooms at Bowling Green and the University of Calgary.

Theatre and film opens curtain on 88th season’ Sep 21, 2009 12:44 PM For Dr. Matthew Donahue, an instructor in popular culture at Bowling Green State University, a car is more than just a vehicle. In his hands, what most would call a “junker” is transformed instead into an “art car.” Covered in materials from paint to vinyl records to tile, his reimagined creations have been exhibited in art car fairs and parades around the country and are now featured in a book of postcards called “Taking It to the Streets: An Art Car Experience,” published by Jive Bomb Press.

Berger to lead national sport psychology group Sep 16, 2009 12:41 PM Dr. Bonnie Berger, a professor in Bowling Green State University’s School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies, is being sworn in today (Wednesday Sept. 16) as president-elect of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). The ceremony will take place at the group’s annual conference, in Salt Lake City.

Former Lehman Brothers VP to discuss the collapse Sep 16, 2009 12:37 PM A year ago, the collapse of Lehman Brothers dealt a devastating blow to America’s—and the world’s—financial system.

Works by BGSU student composer to premiere in NYC Sep 15, 2009 10:02 AM Audiences from Toledo to New York City to Boston will be treated to music by up-and-coming composer Timothy Stulman this fall and next year. Stulman is pursuing his doctor of musical arts degree in contemporary music at Bowling Green State University with Distinguished Artist Professor Marilyn Shrude.

Music’s effects on nervous system Sep 14, 2009 9:59 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host a guest performance by neurologist Kamal Chemali and esteemed pianist Prisca Benoit.

BGSU theatre and film to open 88th season Sep 14, 2009 9:58 AM Subscriptions and single tickets are available for the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film’s 88th season.

Learn about international internships at BGSU talk Sep 14, 2009 9:57 AM Those interested in pursuing internships in other countries are invited to a presentation at Bowling Green State University on Wednesday (Sept. 16). Bruce Purdy, senior program manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, will discuss his own experiences abroad and provide information about several programs and opportunities.

BGSU to launch fundraising campaign for hockey Sep 11, 2009 9:56 AM Bowling Green State University announced today that its hockey program will continue to be a part of the University’s tradition and culture.

Academic advisor from BGSU available at Terra Sep 11, 2009 9:54 AM Bowling Green State University now has an academic advisor at Terra Community College’s new College and University Information Center a half day each week. The center is located in Room 200G, Building A, on the Terra campus.

BGSU student’s invention gaining momentum Sep 9, 2009 9:46 AM It was just about a year ago, on Aug. 23, 2008, that Bowling Green State University student James Baker recorded an idea in his journal for an improved method of converting organic material into usable energy. Known as biomass gasification, the process reduces sources such as grass or wood to produce synthetic gas similar to natural gas or propane. These fuels can be used in a variety of applications, from automobiles to heating furnaces.

BGSU breaks ground on its future Sep 3, 2009 9:45 AM Bowling Green State University embarked Thursday (Sept. 3) on what University President Carol Cartwright called “one of the most significant building and remodeling programs in our history.”.