March

Accomplished jazz pianist, composer and educator May 8, 2010 2:47 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts celebrates Jazz Week with a visit from acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’ Farrill.

BGSU School of Art announces art winners Mar 29, 2010 4:10 PM The Bowling Green State University School of Art has announced the winners of the 2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Thesis Exhibition. The exhibition is in the Dorothy Uber Bryan, Willard Wankleman and Bowen Thompson Student Union galleries until April 3.

BGSU fires up for Glass Olympics Mar 29, 2010 4:09 PM Glass curling, longest cane pull, make a cup in 10 minutes using only one tool —those are just some of the fiery competitive events that have made up past Glass Olympics.

Showcase features championship debate performances Mar 29, 2010 4:08 PM Bowling Green State University’s nationally acclaimed Speech and Debate Team will show-off this year’s championship performances in a special showcase of champions. The event is at 7 p.m., March 31, in the McFall Center Gallery.

BGSU scholar examines Mexico's development Mar 29, 2010 4:06 PM It is hard to imagine today that during the mid-18th century Mexico was in about the same state of economic and human development as today's developed nations. What happened to hinder its development while others were surging ahead?

BGSU Latino Student Union hosts blood drive Mar 26, 2010 4:05 PM The Bowling Green State University Latino Student Union (LSU) is raising awareness about the legacy of a civil rights leader and helping to save lives at the same time.

BGSU music education student wins national award Mar 26, 2010 4:01 PM A Bowling Green State University senior music education major took home first place in the brass category at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) national Young Artist Competition. The ceremony on March 22 was part of the MTNA annual conference in Albuquerque, N.M.

Fulbright lecture spans Guantanamo to Morocco Mar 26, 2010 4:00 PM Fulbright scholar Dr. Abdelaziz Nouaydi will discuss his time spent defending a Moroccan detainee falsely accused and held at Guantanamo Bay in his lecture “Seeking Justice at Guantanamo and After: Stories of the Trials of Moroccan Detainees.”

BGSU Latino Student Union hosts blood drive Mar 26, 2010 3:59 PM The Bowling Green State University Latino Student Union (LSU) is raising awareness about the legacy of a civil rights leader and helping to save lives at the same time.

BUDDING SCIENTISTS AT BGSU FOR STATE JUNIOR SCIENC Mar 25, 2010 3:57 PM Bowling Green State University is hosting the state’s top high school science students at the 47th annual Junior Science and Humanities Symposium today and tomorrow (March 25 and 26).

BGSU students, faculty share ‘Voices and Values' Mar 24, 2010 3:55 PM Bowling Green State University students and faculty offer their thoughts on life in a new book, Voices and Values, published by the Honors Program.

Lecture to discuss environment, security threats Mar 24, 2010 3:53 PM Struggles over water rights and other environmental issues are legendary sources of conflict around the world and can pose serious threats to national security. This year’s Edward Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University will address those concerns.

McQuarie honored for adroitness as BGSU leader Mar 23, 2010 3:51 PM “While the job of a departmental chair is challenging—now more so than ever—it pales in comparison to the complexities involved in successfully managing an interdisciplinary program—and a graduate program at that,” wrote Dr. Ellen Berry, a Bowling Green State University professor of English. And yet, she and others said, Dr. Donald McQuarie, director of the American Culture Studies (ACS) Program, has managed to be “a genuine leader who has directed the program with modesty, integrity and grace” for 10 years, building it into a signature program in the humanities at BGSU.

Patraka honored for service as intellectual Mar 23, 2010 3:49 PM Dr. Vivian (Vicki) Patraka, director of the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society (ICS), was presented the Faculty Distinguished Service Award March 22 for her inspiring leadership and elevation of intellectual discourse at BGSU.

School of Intervention Services professor honored Mar 23, 2010 3:46 PM Dr. Mary Murray’s extraordinary dedication to students and community agencies that serve individuals with disabilities was recognized March 22 when she received the Community Involvement Award during Bowling Green State University’s Faculty Recognition Dinner. Murray is an assistant professor in the School of Intervention Services.

Computer science professor honored for mentoring Mar 23, 2010 3:42 PM “When I saw the announcement for the Faculty Mentor Recognition Award, I immediately thought of Laura Leventhal,” wrote Rachelle Hippler, a computer science instructor at Bowling Green State University’s Firelands campus, in her nomination letter. “She is the true definition of a mentor—a trusted friend, counselor, teacher and role model.”

BGSU students name Heath Diehl Master Teacher Mar 23, 2010 3:40 PM It is perhaps telling that Dr. Heath Diehl’s academic background is in not only English but more specifically in theater. “At its core, teaching constitutes an act of performance,” the Bowling Green State University faculty member said in his philosophy of teaching statement.

BGSU biological sciences professor honored Mar 23, 2010 3:36 PM Described as an outstanding researcher, a superb teacher and a cooperative colleague, Dr. Ronny Woodruff, a Distinguished Research Professor of biological sciences at Bowling Green State University, is the winner of this year’s Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

BGSU bestows Lifetime Achievement Award Mar 23, 2010 3:34 PM In his 30 years in Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts, Dean Richard In his 30 years in Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts, Dean Richard Kennell has been a driving force behind tremendous growth and change. In recognition of his myriad contributions to the college and the University, Kennell received the Lifetime Achievement Recognition from Faculty Senate March 22 and with it, a $1,000 cash prize.

Office of Service-Learning wins Unit Recognition Mar 23, 2010 3:32 PM The passion and dedication of the Office of Service-Learning (OSL) was recognized March 22 during Bowling Green State University's annual Faculty Recognition Dinner. The office was awarded the BGSU Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award.

Accomplished jazz pianist comes to BGSU Mar 22, 2010 3:31 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts celebrates Jazz Week with a visit from acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’ Farrill.

Young People’s Concerts concludes with Funharmonia Mar 22, 2010 3:29 PM The 2009-10 season of Young People’s Concerts at Bowling Green State University will conclude on Saturday (March 27) with “Funharmonia.” The performance begins at 11 a.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

Cuneen Mar 19, 2010 3:28 PM For the first time in its history, Bowling Green State University’s Student Alumni Connection (SAC) took home not one, but three regional Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) awards, which were presented at a Feb. 27 ceremony.

BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 24-April 7, 2010 Mar 18, 2010 3:26 PM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 24-April 7, 2010

BGSU Student Alumni Connection wins CASE awards Mar 18, 2010 3:25 PM For the first time in its history, Bowling Green State University’s Student Alumni Connection (SAC) took home not one, but three regional Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) awards, which were presented at a Feb. 27 ceremony.

BGSU Celebrates Women's History Month 2010 Mar 18, 2010 3:21 PM On Monday (March 22) Bowling Green State University will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special keynote event honoring women who have taken courageous stands for justice.

BGSU students outsell competition Mar 17, 2010 3:18 PM Bowling Green State University students Abby Brown and Matthew Vasko captured first place in the team category at the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC) held in Atlanta March 5-8. The duo collectively bested some of the top universities from across the country to take the top spot. Both are seniors majoring in marketing; Vasko is from Strongsville and Brown from New Philadelphia

‘Working: A Musical’ shares lives of the people Mar 16, 2010 3:16 PM A musical based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers will be presented by the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film March 25-28. Performances of “Working: A Musical” will be held in the Joe E. Brown Theatre, located in University Hall on the BGSU campus. Evening performances Thursday through Saturday will begin at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m.

Toledo’s mayor visits BGSU March 15 - NEW LOCATION Mar 15, 2010 3:14 PM When accidents happen on a construction job site, what happens after the call to 911? That’s the question Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and Toledo Fire Chief Mike Wolever will address at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, at an event sponsored by the Bowling Green State University Student Construction Management Association (SCMA) in 115 Education Building.

BGSU director, composer merge talents Mar 15, 2010 3:10 PM In a darkened room at Bowling Green State University, as silent images of dramatically lit, black and white close-ups of a man’s face appear on a monitor, the rhythm and soundtrack of a film are conceived. Intently watching the screen are filmmaker Angel Vasquez, an assistant professor of theatre and film, and Mihai Popean, a doctoral student in composition.

Africana Studies conference to examine slavery Mar 11, 2010 3:08 PM “Slavery, Colonialism and Africana Identities” will be the theme of the 12th annual Africana Studies Research Conference at Bowling Green State University on March 19.

Early Childhood Conference focuses on kindergarten Mar 10, 2010 3:03 PM Early childhood educators will learn new ways to organize their environment, energize teaching and bring fun and creativity into the classroom at Bowling Green State University’s first Early Childhood Conference focused on kindergarten through third grade.

Annual Peatee art song competition coming soon Mar 8, 2010 3:01 PM Forty duos will participate in the 11th annual Marjorie Conrad Peatee Art Song Competition at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts on March 27.

Accomplished jazz pianist, composer and educator Mar 8, 2010 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts celebrates Jazz Week with a visit from acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’ Farrill.

Author Bagert highlights kids’ literacy day Mar 8, 2010 2:54 PM Children’s author Brod Bagert will share his writings and stories with readers of all ages at a free literacy event on March 20 at Bowling Green State University.

BGSU announces 30th annual Summer Music Institute Mar 8, 2010 2:52 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will offer music camps for students in grades 7-12 during its Summer Music Institute, which begins June 6.

Pianist Kirill Gerstein to give BGSU master class Mar 5, 2010 2:46 PM Four piano students in Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will have an opportunity to perform in a master class with leading pianist Kirill Gerstein when he comes to campus March 19. This year Bowling Green State University is celebrating Women’s History Month with the theme “Women’s Peace of the World.”

Artist to perform ‘Kafka Fragments’ Mar 4, 2010 2:35 PM Two of the leading proponents of contemporary music will give the final concert of the Music at the Forefront series at Bowling Green State University. Soprano Tony Arnold and violinist Movses Pogossian will perform a single, hour-long work, “Kafka Fragments,” by the Hungarian composer György Kurtág. The work comprises 40 independent settings of short epigrams taken from Jewish-Czech writer Franz Kafka's letters, diaries and notebooks.

BGSU celebrates Women’s History Month 2010 Mar 3, 2010 2:33 PM This year Bowling Green State University is celebrating Women’s History Month with the theme “Women’s Peace of the World.”

BGSU STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN GREEN ALTERNATIVE SPR Mar 2, 2010 2:31 PM BGSU STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN GREEN ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK

BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 3-17, 2010 Mar 1, 2010 2:29 PM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 3-17, 2010