February

Excellence recognized Feb 29, 2016 2:46 PM On Feb. 27, Bowling Green State University honored seven accomplished graduates at the 2016 BGSU College Alumni Awards. Held in the Mileti Alumni Center, the ceremony recognized the impressive professional and civic achievements of the graduates.

A non-traditional classroom experience Feb 29, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Tim Murnen, director of the School of Teaching and Learning, and a team of instructors, has been instrumental in getting BGSU teacher-candidates experience observing and participating in the unique learning environment created at Toledo School for the Arts. BGSU and TSA are in its second semester of the agreement and BGSU students are reaping big rewards.

The art of organization Feb 29, 2016 7:00 AM Kristin DiBacco ‘06 was born to organize. Her passion for organization and helping people has evolved into her successful business, The Serene Space, which has been featured on the TV series “Hoarders.”

Facebook Falcon Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU business major Matt Kelly landed a job at Facebook working with big name companies to integrate the social media site onto their websites. After spending six years at the company, he decided to take some time off for himself.

Flying far from home Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM Incoming freshman with family ties to BGSU chooses BGSU over Auburn.

From the classroom to the interview room Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM Tyler Johnson was a student in the Master of Accountancy program and last fall, he was back on campus in a completely different capacity. Johnson is a staff audit associate at Rehmann and is now responsible for recruiting BGSU talent for his firm.

Board approves new undergraduate majors, sets room and meal plan rates Feb 19, 2016 2:00 PM At its Feb. 19 meeting, the board of trustees approved three new undergraduate degrees, in forensic science; philosophy, politics, economics and law (PPEL); and biological sciences. The trustees also set room and meal plan rates for fiscal year 2017.

Chapman, La Comunidad to make journeys of discovery Feb 17, 2016 4:00 PM With the help of the Klein Development Fund for Residential Learning Communities, one group of students will head to Harvard University to attend a social entrepreneurship conference and a second group will visit Havana, Cuba.

Hansen Musical Arts Series features Detroit Symphony Orchestra official Feb 17, 2016 4:00 PM The Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Paul W. Hogle will bring his wit and wisdom to Bowling Green State University and the Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 with a talk titled “Music: Turning a Commodity into Community.”

‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ author to visit BGSU Feb 16, 2016 11:59 AM Pulitzer-Prize winner Katherine Boo, author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity,” will visit Bowing Green State University Feb. 23 for a talk and book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

BG Opera Theater presents 'Cavalleria Rusticana' Feb 16, 2016 10:29 AM BG Opera Theater presents "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Pietro Mascagni Feb. 26 and 28 in the Donnell Theatre of the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Considered one of the classic "verismo" operas, “Cavalleria Rusticana” tells the story of Turiddu, a soldier who returns home to find that his fiancée, Lola, has married another man, Alfio.

A century on the court Feb 15, 2016 1:16 PM The 2015-16 season marks the 100th year of intercollegiate men’s basketball in Bowling Green. As we continue to celebrate this landmark during the second half of conference play, we take this opportunity to remember the outstanding coaches, players and fans who have made Falcon Basketball great through the years.

Poised for the future Feb 15, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University will begin offering three new health and science degree programs in the fall. A Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an environmental health concentration, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, and Master of Science in Forensic Science with specializations in forensic investigation, chemistry and biology are the new degree programs.

Health and Human Services degrees meet student, community needs Feb 12, 2016 4:30 PM The University will begin offering three new health and science degree programs in the fall. A Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an environmental health concentration, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, and Master of Science in Forensic Science with specializations in forensic investigation, chemistry and biology are the new degree programs.

BGSU among top business schools for veterans Feb 11, 2016 1:39 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration is one of the best business schools in the country for America’s veterans, according to Military Times magazine. BGSU has been recognized in all four years of the survey.

College of Health and Human Services debuts fresh new spaces, facilities Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM The College of Health and Human Services will dedicate the newly remodeled spaces in the building on Feb. 15 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and open house and tour of the facilities from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FLY Program Scheduled to Soar in Fall 2016 Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM BGSU’s newest learning community, the FLY Program (Falcon Learning Your-way), will provide students who have learning differences and attention challenges lifelong tools for academic success and workforce preparation.

I/O Psychology Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM An updated edition of “Essentials of Personnel Assessment and Selection,” first published a decade ago, has been published by Dr. Scott Highhouse. Originally considered a go-to resource for those studying industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, the second edition addresses current issues.

A family legacy Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM When twin sisters Alyssa and Katie Almendinger move about the BGSU campus, they view the history, the traditions and the architecture from a little different perspective than most of the other sophomores at the University.

Falcon feat Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM The Bowling Green State University Class of 1965 has continued building on its legacy by providing more than $1.9 million in support for BGSU and its students at the conclusion of its 50th reunion giving campaign.

Leading for success Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM A management class service learning project provided a real-world application that taught teamwork, business planning, social responsibility and giving back to one’s community by raising money for charities.

Black Issues Conference features Rosa Clemente Feb 5, 2016 1:15 PM Rosa Clemente, the 2008 Green party vice presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker for the 17th annual Black Issues Conference at BGSU.

Diehl's 'Wasted' book is personal Feb 5, 2016 1:15 PM Addiction. The term is often aligned with waste. Dr. Heath Diehl, a lecturer in English and Honors, takes that wasted metaphor to task in his first published book, “Wasted: Performing Addiction in America.”

Clinical psychology Ph.D. program nationally ranked Feb 3, 2016 1:45 PM The University’s clinical psychology Ph.D. program is among the best in the nation, according to two recent reports. On the list compiled by counselingpsychology.org, BGSU is ranked second in the nation for its success in preparing students for careers in professional counseling.

Steinway Artist headlines Dubois Piano Festival Feb 3, 2016 1:45 PM BGSU will host American pianist and Steinway Artist Spencer Myer for the annual David D. Dubois Piano Festival and Competition Feb. 12-14. Lauded for “superb playing” and “poised, alert musicianship” by the Boston Globe, Myer is one of the most respected and sought-after pianists on today’s concert stages. During his visit to BGSU, Myers will sit on a panel of judges for the Dubois piano competition; work with piano students during a master class, and present a community concert at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center.

BGSU raises more than $25,000 for childhood cancer research Feb 2, 2016 9:18 AM Bowing Green State University far surpassed its $20,000 goal at the fourth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event Jan. 31, and set a new record in the process.

National trustee Bruce Nyberg Feb 1, 2016 2:00 PM A Birmingham, Mich., resident, Bruce Nyberg supports his alma mater by serving as a national trustee for the University. National trustees are alumni who do not live in Ohio but who can advocate for higher education and are nationally prominent in their fields. Earlier, from 2003-09, he served on the BGSU Foundation Board, helping to guide the University’s investment strategy.

The greatest game Feb 1, 2016 9:47 AM The Super Bowl will celebrate a half century of existence Sunday, Feb. 7, with Super Bowl 50, which will again be so much more than just another football game. It has become a spectacle, one of the most watched annual sporting events in the world, and one where former Falcons have been involved from its inception through last year’s championship.

Falcon BEST gets a boost Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM The crowd inside the “Stroh” is animated and energized. As the competitors battle it out on the arena floor, the mascots go through their machinations, the bands fill the air with brass tones and drum beats, and the cheer squads chant support. Are they watching the next basketball star headed for the NBA? No, this is the Falcon BEST Robotics Competition.

Jumping through hoops Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM As a member of several championship basketball teams during her days at BGSU, Simone Eli '12, moves with ease inside the world of athletes, competition and high-pressure situations. “Money can’t buy the advantage I have in this industry,” said Eli, who is a sports anchor for the NBC television station in Houston, one of the top 10 television markets in the country.

Simulated business Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU business students are showing they've got the right stuff when it comes to running a multi-million dollar company. A team made up of four accounting majors qualified as a "Top 6" finalist for the 2015 Fall Capsim Challenge, a biannual competition hosted in the fall and spring that allows teams to run a simulated company.

Africana Studies Conference uses film as focus Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The 18th annual Africana Studies Student Research Conference will feature a look at Caribbean culture through film and documentary along with three panel presentations by student researchers from BGSU and other universities.

BGSU springs ahead Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The University had positive news to share when this semester’s 15-day head count was released Jan. 25. Enrollment is up among both undergraduate and graduate students on the Bowling Green campus, and overall enrollment is up by 4 percent over last spring.

Office of Service-Learning expands to Center for Community and Civic Engagement Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The Office of Service-Learning is expanding its role on campus. The office will be called the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) and will be positioned to better support the goals of the University.