April

BGSU to hold commencement May 4, 5 Apr 26, 2012 3:38 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 273rd graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5. The total number of diplomas being awarded is 2,026, including 383 degrees granted through the Graduate College

BGSU releases mobile apps Apr 25, 2012 3:39 PM Looking for the latest Bowling Green State University news? There’s an app for that. BGSU’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) recently launched two mobile apps for iOS and Android smartphones. BGSU News and BGSU Maps are the first of many apps developed specifically for the University community.

World music focus of BGSU’s 2012-13 Festival Series Apr 24, 2012 3:39 PM The 2012-13 Festival Series at Bowling Green State University aims to “encircle the world” with a variety of artists who will share music of ethnic origin and artistic excellence.

BGSU at Levis Commons offers Professional Development Series Apr 20, 2012 3:40 PM Business owners, supervisors and managers are invited to learn best practices and practical tools to face business challenges at the 2012 Professional Development Series at Bowling Green State University’s Levis Commons location.

FOX Sports Media executive to speak Apr 20, 2012 3:40 PM A FOX Sports executive will discuss sport media and sport management during “A Conversation with Ed Goren” on Wednesday (April 25) at Bowling Green State University. Goren, who is vice chairman of FOX Sports Media Group, will begin his talk at 7 p.m. in 113 Olscamp Hall.

BGSU celebrates the earth Apr 19, 2012 3:41 PM Bowling Green State University’s Center for Environmental Programs is sponsoring a number of events throughout the month of April to put awareness into action for a more conscious world. The Environmental Service Club, Net Impact Green and others have planned activities to expand the annual Earth Day celebration.

Classified Staff Team Award goes to financial aid counselors Apr 19, 2012 3:41 PM More than 80 percent of Bowling Green State University students receive some form of financial aid. Helping them and their families make higher education a reality are Student Financial Aid advisers Ryan Czech, Elizabeth LeMaster, Lynette Rosebrook and Kris Sautter.

‘Die hard’ advocate for BGSU honored Apr 18, 2012 3:42 PM From working on behalf of her fellow Classified Staff members to making sandwiches for volunteers, there isn’t much Faith Olson is not involved with at Bowling Green State University.

BGSU Cherry Blossom Festival marks centennial of Japanese-U.S. ties Apr 17, 2012 3:43 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate the Ohanami, or Cherry Blossom Festival, again this year, from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday (April 21) in 101 Olscamp Hall. Guests can try Japanese calligraphy, origami and traditional games, and enjoy performances of taiko drums, koto music and martial arts, along with Japanese refreshments. The event is free and open to the public

Alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting Apr 17, 2012 3:42 PM Alumnus Chris Hawley has joined a select group of journalists that can call themselves Pulitzer Prize-winners. Hawley, who graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1995 with a journalism degree, along with three other reporters at The Associated Press, was awarded the prize for investigative reporting on April 16. The group worked on a months-long series outlining the New York Police Department’s surveillance of minority and Muslim neighborhoods since the 9/11 terror attacks.

More baby boomers facing old age alone Apr 16, 2012 3:43 PM Startling new statistics from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) paint a bleak future for the largest generation in history, the baby boomers, as they cross into old age.

Bullins, Hennessy named ‘BG Best’ Apr 13, 2012 3:44 PM Two administrative staff members named among the “BG Best” by their peers were recognized at the Administrative Staff spring reception April 12.

Elsasser’s inspiring leadership earns Ferrari Award Apr 13, 2012 3:44 PM For two decades of dedicated service to the University and the community, Jim Elsasser, associate athletics director for internal affairs, has been named the 2012 Michael R. Ferrari Award winner.

Hansen Musical Arts Series features conductor Marin Alsop Apr 12, 2012 3:44 PM The Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts will host “An Evening with Marin Alsop,” groundbreaking music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, at 7 p.m. April 23 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

BGSU celebrates the voice for World Voice Day Apr 10, 2012 3:45 PM Bowling Green State University will observe 2012 World Voice Day, an international celebration of the voice, on Monday, April 16, with this year’s theme, “Make Your Voice Count.”

BGSU alumni, student casualties of Afghan attack Apr 9, 2012 3:45 PM The University community was saddened last week to learn that a BGSU alumnus was killed, another was injured, and a former student was also injured in the April 4 suicide bombing in Afghanistan.

Environmental impact on national security topic of Peace Lecture Apr 5, 2012 3:46 PM The link between environmental sustainability and national security will be explored in this year’s Edward Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University. Dr. David Orr of Oberlin College will present “Peace, Security and Resilience in a Black Swan Future” at 7 p.m. April 17 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. The talk is free and open to the public.

BGSU’S ODK Honor Society taps 30 for induction Apr 4, 2012 3:46 PM A Bowling Green State University faculty member, one administrator and 28 students will be inducted into the University’s Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa tomorrow (March 30).

Graduating senior to ride away to national horsemanship meet Apr 30, 2011 3:37 PM Graduation weekend will find Bowling Green State University senior Tiffani Bennethum doing a quick change from her cap and gown into cowboy hat and boots. Thanks to her recent fourth-place finish in the semifinals of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition, she must leave Bowling Green immediately after commencement and head to Raleigh, N.C., for the national competition.