December

BGSU acquires Vincent Douglas Nickerson Collection Dec 19, 2011 11:19 AM The Historical Collections of the Great Lakes (HCGL), part of the Center for Archival Collections at the Bowling Green State University Libraries, has recently received a donation of the Vincent Douglas Nickerson Collection of Great Lakes marine art. The collection includes more than 300 original vessel drawings dating from 1880 to 1910. It is one of the most, if not the most, extensive body of work of a Great Lakes marine artist in a public institution, said HCGL Archivist Robert Graham.

Kids’ Tech University now enrolling Dec 19, 2011 11:17 AM Registration is under way for Kids’ Tech University at Bowling Green State University. Kids ages 9-12 are invited to explore science through hands-on learning, starting Jan. 21.

Study examines family formations Dec 11, 2011 11:29 AM For many, an important marker of adulthood is forming a family, whether it’s having a child, getting married or cohabiting with a romantic partner. Researchers at Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research’s (NCFMR) say a majority (61 percent) of young adults have formed a family by age 25.

BGSU to hold commencement ceremonies Dec 8, 2011 11:26 AM Bowling Green State University will hold fall commencement exercises in the Stroh Center on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17. The University’s 272nd graduation will see 994 students receiving diplomas, including 180 from the Graduate College.

Mazey installed as 11th president of BGSU Dec 2, 2011 11:34 AM Surrounded by family, friends and the University community, Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey was formally installed as the 11th president of Bowling Green State University on Dec. 2 in a ceremony at the Stroh Center.

Volunteers, projects needed for day of service Dec 1, 2011 11:40 AM When Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was declared a national holiday, Congress called it a “day on, not a day off.” In this spirit, Bowling Green State University is hoping to engage more than 500 students, faculty and staff in community service to honor King.

Dec. 9 to be BGSU evening of the arts Dec 1, 2011 11:38 AM Art will be the focus at Bowling Green State University on Dec. 9 with the gala opening of the Wolfe Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. and the annual Arts X extravaganza from 6-10 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center.