October

Puppet theatre part of dual ‘Don Quixote’ operas Oct 30, 2009 1:19 PM Fans of the beloved character Don Quixote, the “Man of La Mancha,” are in for a double treat at Bowling Green State University next week. “An Evening of Two Operas Inspired by Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday (Nov. 6) and at 3 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 8) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

In-memoriam-RayB-Browne Oct 29, 2009 1:18 PM Dr. Ray B. Browne, who was instrumental in establishing the first full-fledged department of popular culture in the United States at Bowling Green State University in 1973, died Oct. 22 at home in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was 87.

BGSU wins award for economic development Oct 29, 2009 11:48 AM As the use of wind turbines to generate electrical power has increased, so has the demand for the turbines. A collaborative group of Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo researchers was recognized recently for taking a fresh approach to determining the most promising sites in Ohio for production of the giant windmills. Their method could potentially be replicated for other industries as well.

Tickets on sale for BGSU Centennial Concert Oct 28, 2009 1:16 PM Tickets are on sale for the Bowling Green State University Centennial Concert featuring alternative rock artist Gavin DeGraw with special guest, singer-songwriter Michelle Branch. The concert, on Jan. 10, 2010–the Sunday before spring semester begins–will be held in Anderson Arena. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show

Explore ‘The Voice as Musical Instrument’ Oct 28, 2009 1:14 PM Of all the means of producing music, the human voice is perhaps the most flexible, according to Dr. Johan Sundberg of Sweden. A well-known researcher and specialist in voice acoustics, Sundberg will speak on “The Voice as Musical Instrument” as part of a special workshop Tuesday (Nov. 3) hosted by the Bowling Green State University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Energy research makes BGSU center of excellence Oct 28, 2009 1:13 PM BGSU has one of nine Ohio centers of excellence in advanced energy, as named Oct. 28 by Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut.

Falcon Marching Band at Young Peoples Concert Oct 27, 2009 1:12 PM The 2009-10 season of Young People’s Concerts at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts continues Saturday, Nov. 7, with “FMB Fever!” a presentation by the Falcon Marching Band.

Double Reed Day hosted at BGSU Oct 27, 2009 1:08 PM On Nov. 21, Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will hold its annual Double Reed Day, hosted by Dr. Jacqueline Leclair, assistant professor of oboe, and Dr. Nathaniel Zeisler, assistant professor of bassoon, along with the BGSU oboe and bassoon studios.

Swedish vocal conductor to share skills at BGSU Oct 27, 2009 1:05 PM Renowned Swedish vocal conductor Erik Westberg will be in residence Thursday and Friday (Oct. 29 and 30) at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts as the first of this year’s Helen McMaster Endowed Professors in Vocal and Choral Studies.

BGSU selected center of excellence for e-learning Oct 26, 2009 1:04 PM Bowling Green State University’s investment in e-learning over the past decade has paid dividends for hundreds of northwest Ohio students seeking to finish their bachelor’s and master’s degree programs online.

Composer Mikel Kuehn wins Copland, Ettelson awards Oct 26, 2009 1:01 PM As the recipient of an Aaron Copland Award, Bowling Green State University music composition faculty member Dr. Mikel Kuehn will be able to focus on his work while soaking up inspiration during a residency at the famous composer’s longtime home in New York.

Viramontez Anguiano wins Ornelas award Oct 26, 2009 11:54 AM His energetic commitment to creating both a climate in which multicultural students and faculty can succeed and widespread multicultural awareness have earned Dr. Ruben Viramontez Anguiano, a Bowling Green State University associate professor of family and consumer sciences, this year’s Miguel Ornelas Human Relations award.

In memoriam: Ray B. Browne Oct 23, 2009 11:52 AM Dr. Ray B. Browne, who was instrumental in establishing the first full-fledged department of popular culture in the United States at Bowling Green State University in 1973, died Oct. 22 at home in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was 87.

Walleye spawning among marketing challenges Oct 19, 2009 11:49 AM The puck was dropped last Friday on the Toledo Walleye’s inaugural hockey season. How the newborn franchise hopes to grow will be discussed Tuesday (Oct. 20) at Bowling Green State University.

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ comes to BGSU Oct 16, 2009 2:21 PM The Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film presents the celebrated family favorite “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Oct. 22-25. Performances will be in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre, located in University Hall. Evening performances Thursday through Saturday will begin at 8 p.m.; the Saturday and Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m.

BGSU’s New Music Festival marks 30th year Oct 16, 2009 2:13 PM Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steven Stucky and the International Contemporary Ensemble will be featured guests Oct. 22-24 at Bowling Green State University’s 30th annual New Music Festival.

Dr. Cartwright to give State of the University Oct 14, 2009 2:12 PM Bowling Green State University President Carol Cartwright will discuss where BGSU stands and goals for the coming year in the annual State of the University address, at 10 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 15) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Music faculty part of Romanian cultural exchange Oct 14, 2009 2:09 PM Faculty from Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts are participating in the American Romanian Festival this fall. The festival comprises events in the United States and Romania, including a chamber music concert at noon Tuesday (Oct. 20) in Bryan Recital Hall of BGSU’s Moore Musical Arts Center.

Mathey honored by Barbershop Harmony Society Oct 12, 2009 2:08 PM Richard Mathey, a Professor Emeritus of music performance studies at Bowling Green State University, has received two of the Barbershop Harmony Society’s highest honors.

BGSU to host Music Discovery Day Oct 9, 2009 2:06 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will hold its annual Music Discovery Day on Oct. 19, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Moore Musical Arts Center.

Panel named to lead hockey/Ice Arena fundraising Oct 8, 2009 2:04 PM The names are synonymous with the Bowling Green State University Ice Arena and Falcon Hockey – Scott Hamilton, Garry Galley, and Mike Pikul. The University announced today that the three have agreed to lead a $5 million fundraising campaign to support the program and arena they love.

Jazz guitarist John Hart to visit BGSU Oct 8, 2009 2:02 PM Esteemed jazz guitarist John Hart will be the featured performer at Bowling Green State University’s annual Jazz Spotlight concert, at 8 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 15) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

Artists to visit BGSU in person and exhibits Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM Bowling Green State University’s Fine Arts Center Galleries will host internationally recognized artists and a series of events both on and off campus Oct. 15-17. Two exhibitions, “The Poetic Dialogue” and “Contemporary India,” will open Oct. 16 in the galleries.

New video viewing center named for Ralph Wolfe Oct 6, 2009 12:57 PM A new Bowling Green State University resource for the study of film and video will bear the name of its benefactor. The BGSU Board of Trustees on Oct. 2 honored Dr. Ralph Haven Wolfe, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Gish Professor of Film Studies, by naming a viewing center in his honor.