June

BGSU celebrates centennial with group photo Jun 28, 2010 12:39 PM Throughout its 100 year history, Bowling Green State University has celebrated its milestones with aerial photographs featuring students, staff and alumni. Tomorrow (June 29), hundreds of Falcons will stand together to form the number “100” on the lawn in front of University Hall.

BGSU and Chartwells unveil the future of dining Jun 21, 2010 12:41 PM Bowling Green State University and food-service provider Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services will break ground and unveil plans for the new McDonald dining center, their upcoming Leadership in Energy and Design (LEED)-certified building, at 11 a.m. on July 1. The event will be held at the construction site on the corner of Thurstin and Ridge streets.

BGSU receives grant for green renovations Jun 17, 2010 12:48 PM One building at Bowling Green State University is getting a green makeover and students and faculty will reap the benefits. The project is the result of BGSU’s successful application for an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.

Gathering planned in remembrance of Ray Browne Jun 14, 2010 12:52 PM A memorial tribute to Dr. Ray B. Browne, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Popular Culture, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday (June 18) in Prout Chapel on the Bowling Green State University campus.

Concert features men’s chorus, summer tour choir Jun 14, 2010 12:51 PM The Bowling Green State University Alumni Men’s Chorus and members of seven Summer Tour choirs will come back to campus for an alumni celebration concert on June 27. The event is at 3 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

BGSU hosts OSCHE summer conference Jun 14, 2010 12:49 PM Bowling Green State University and its Classified Staff Council will host the Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education’s (OSCHE) 20th Anniversary Summer Conference on June 17 and 18.

BGSU names dean of education college Jun 10, 2010 12:53 PM Dr. Brad Colwell, a professor and associate dean at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has been appointed the next dean of Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development. Dr. Kenneth Borland, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, made the announcement June 8 following a national search. Colwell’s appointment becomes effective July 19.

BGSU rugby places third at national tournament Jun 7, 2010 1:11 PM Bowling Green State University’s rugby team proved they are one of the best in the country. On June 6, the team won the consolation round of the National Collegiate Sevens Rugby Tournament in Columbus, beating Arizona State 32-12 in front of a national television audience. The win put them in third place for the tournament.

BGSU faculty recognized for their innovation Jun 4, 2010 1:14 PM Bowling Green State University dominated the list of 2010 Faculty Innovator Award winners. Given by the Ohio Board of Regents, the award recognizes college, university, and adult career center faculty who leverage technology and employ alternative learning materials in their courses.

New dean chosen to lead BGSU libraries Jun 3, 2010 1:17 PM Bowling Green State University has chosen Kay Flowers as its next dean of University Libraries, Dr. Kenneth Borland, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, has announced. Flowers, currently University Librarian and dean of the library faculty at Idaho State University, will begin her BGSU appointment as dean on July 12.

BGSU names Ice Arena director Jun 3, 2010 1:16 PM Bowling Green State University has named a director of the Ice Arena. Jamie Baringer will assume the position on July 1.

WBGU-PBS hosts free conference Jun 2, 2010 1:19 PM WBGU-PBS will host “Operation Reconnect,” a free conference on meeting the needs of military service members and their families. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. June 11 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. Free lunch will be provided to those who register by Sunday (June 6).