December

BGSU gains major state grant for co-ops and internships Dec 14, 2012 6:15 AM At least 67 new employment opportunities in key JobsOhio industries will be created for students of Bowling Green State University, thanks to a combined investment of $1.58 million from the Ohio Board of Regents, several businesses with operations or interests in Ohio, and the BGSU Foundation. Inc.

BGSU to note graduates’ military service at 275th commencement Dec 10, 2012 6:15 AM Bowling Green State University will hold its 275th commencement exercises this week. Of the 972 diplomas being granted on Friday and Saturday (Dec. 14 and 15) in the Stroh Center, 202 will be through the Graduate College.

BGSU approves innovative early childhood education program Dec 7, 2012 6:15 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees today (Dec. 7) approved several resolutions including the creation of a new Inclusive Early Childhood (IEC) Education program and authorization to proceed with new Greek housing on campus.

New, updated BGSU mobile apps available Dec 7, 2012 6:15 AM Bowling Green State University has a new addition to its growing list of mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.

Active Learning Classroom open for business Dec 5, 2012 6:15 PM When you first enter 126 Hayes Hall, it hits you immediately — this is not your average college classroom. The tables are round and surrounded by five flat screen television monitors. The lectern isn’t at the front, but in the center of the room, with a large remote control-looking device anchored on top. By the entrance, a cabinet holds 36 iPads for student use.

Alumna named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 Dec 5, 2012 6:45 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Eileen O’Neill was ranked Number 22 on The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment 2012: Power 100 list. This is the third consecutive year she placed in the prestigious ranking.

Miller book explores folk drama in ‘Playing Dead’ Dec 4, 2012 6:00 AM In high schools all around the United States, including locally in Ohio, a morbid performance is played out. Months of planning and preparation are put in by a variety of professionals, from police to paramedics to funeral directors and school administrators, who take time and resources to construct the elaborate folk drama known as “Every 15 Minutes.”

Heathcock lights up literary world Dec 3, 2012 2:09 PM Alan Heathcock left Bowling Green State University in 1996 with his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. He returned to speak at the Winter Wheat Festival of Writing in November and to read from his collection of short stories, “Volt.”

Student engagement Web application now available worldwide Dec 3, 2012 6:30 AM Bowling Green State University has a secret weapon when it comes to keeping students engaged in the classroom. It's called QizBox: A Social Learning Environment. Now, thanks to BGSU’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), it's available to educators all over the world.