October

BGSU graduate business program among best in U.S. Nov 27, 2011 1:50 PM Open the 2012 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools” and you will find BGSU’s College of Business Administration listed among the top business schools in the nation. Only accredited business programs may be included in the list.

BGSU/WNWO Academic Challenge season in full swing Oct 28, 2011 1:48 PM “BGSU/WNWO Academic Challenge” is a collaboration between Bowling Green State University, WNWO and WBGU-TV. Nearly 40 area high school teams will compete in an academic challenge tournament, with the winning school receiving a scholarship to BGSU.

Designing concrete Oct 28, 2011 1:45 PM In Lot 19, across from the Tech Annex off Poe Road, Bowling Green State University students in Architecture 3360: Architecture Materials and Systems are carefully stacking concrete blocks like Lego pieces. They are the finalists for this year’s Architecture Student Design Competition sponsored by the National Concrete Masonry Association Foundation.

BGSU to honor veterans at football game Nov. 8 Oct 28, 2011 1:43 PM In honor of Veterans Day, Bowling Green State University is offering free football tickets to area veterans and active duty service members for the Nov. 8 home game against Northern Illinois. Family of active duty military members currently serving overseas will also receive free admission. The game starts at 8 p.m.

Alumnus to appear on ‘Martha Stewart Show’ Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM Paul Hooker, owner of SFERRA, an Italian linen maker, and one of BGSU’s 100 Most Prominent Alumni, will be on “The Martha Stewart Show” at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Oct. 28) on the Hallmark Channel.

Shuttles ‘roll along’ with new look Oct 24, 2011 1:55 PM You may have seen them cruising down the streets around Bowling Green State University— three new shuttle buses wrapped with intricate designs. The wraps are the work of two students, Kara Smarsh and Drew Sweress.

Economic development ‘toolkit’ wins national award Oct 21, 2011 1:59 PM It’s always easier when you have the right tool. For the second time in three years, Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development (CRD) has won a national award for creating an innovative tool to help economic developers do their work.

BGSU fills need with Fire Administration degree Oct 21, 2011 1:56 PM The first class of the new Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration (FIAD) degree at Bowling Green State University is full, the University has announced. Eighteen fire officers are enrolled in the program, which was created in response to the increasingly complex role fire chiefs today must fulfill.

Temple game to include sock drive Oct 20, 2011 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s football game against Temple University this Saturday (Oct. 22) at Doyt Perry Stadium will also feature a massive collection of socks for the needy. The goal is 15,000 pairs, just in time for the cold weather.

BGSU Young People’s Concert sets mood Oct 18, 2011 2:03 PM The Young People’s Concert series at Bowling Green State University continues Oct. 29 with “Singing Spooky,” a presentation by musical theatre students.

‘The Marriage of Figaro’ comes to BGSU stage Oct 18, 2011 2:01 PM Bowling Green Opera Theater brings “The Marriage of Figaro” to the stage for two performances, Nov. 4 and 6, in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center at Bowling Green State University.

Latino Issues Conference looks to the future Oct 14, 2011 2:04 PM The 18th annual Latino Issues Conference at Bowling Green State University will explore the role of Latinos in America’s future. Community leaders, faculty and students will examine aspects including education, the law, research, and theatre and film.

BGSU speaker looks at ‘Kids First' Oct 12, 2011 2:18 PM David Kirp will present “Kids First: Transforming the Lives of Children” as part of the Bowling Green State University College of Education and Human Development 2011-12 Lecture Series. He will speak from 1-3 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 13) in 115 Education Building.

Sociologist to discuss intimate partnerships Oct 12, 2011 2:16 PM The landscape of romantic partnerships has shifted dramatically in several directions in recent years. The nation now has more people than ever over 50 who are single and available to form new, unmarried unions.

BGSU to host ‘No Impact Man’ Colin Beavan Oct 12, 2011 2:06 PM Programs related to the Bowling Green State University Common Reading Experience are lined up through the end of October, including a visit from the “No Impact Man” himself, Colin Beavan, and a “trash audit” of a campus garbage bin.

BGSU named ‘Military Friendly School’ once again Oct 10, 2011 2:22 PM For the second year in a row, G.I. Jobs magazine has recognized BGSU as a Military Friendly School— at both the Bowling Green and Firelands campuses.

Meet BGSU Language Services Group at open house Oct 5, 2011 2:23 PM Area businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to come learn about how the new Language Services Group at Bowling Green State University can help them connect with global and culturally diverse communities.

Men’s soccer alumni return for first night game Sep 25, 2011 1:53 PM On Oct. 22, for the first time in program history, BGSU’s men’s soccer team played a home night game. The game against Hartwick College ended in a 1-1, double-overtime tie.