May

Dunbar’s emotional intelligence, outreach boost student success May 29, 2019 3:33 PM Gabe Dunbar, a program coordinator in Nontraditional and Military Student Services, was named the 2019 Rookie of the Year at the annual Administrative Staff spring reception May 21. Dunbar has made a tremendous impact, not only for nontraditional students, but across campus, particularly in the arenas of engagement and retention.

‘BG Best’ fits award-winner Robb Nardecchia May 29, 2019 3:30 PM Robb Nardecchia, a web applications developer in the Office of Marketing and Communications, received the 2019 BG Best Award from Administrative Staff Council on May 21, in recognition of his outstanding work in making BSGU’s website more user-friendly, his technology innovations and helpful collaborations across campus.

2019 Michael R. Ferrari Award May 29, 2019 3:18 PM Jason Walton, collaborative arts digital technology coordinator the School of Art and the Department of Theatre and Film, is the winner of the 2019 Michael R. Ferrari Award, the top award given to administrative staff. His ingenuity, expertise, reliability and helpfulness earned him the admiration of all with whom he works.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: Aliyah Gustafson concludes BGSU career as a champion May 28, 2019 11:00 AM Aliyah Gustafson ’17, ’19 has been instrumental in making BGSU one of the nation’s top places to compete in the hammer throw, shot put and discus. Her journey from growing up in a single-parent family in Iowa City to becoming an elite college athlete and graduating summa cum laude in her undergraduate and graduate studies is notable.

Air Force members now able to complete general education requirements through BGSU May 23, 2019 11:58 AM BGSU is the first public four-year university in Ohio to partner with the Community College of the Air Force’s General Education Mobile program. CCAF students now have the opportunity to complete their general education requirements through BGSU.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: Track and Field star next to compete in field of health care May 22, 2019 9:00 AM After starring in track and field, Allison Farmer is graduating from BGSU with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and will continue her education in the fall in the MHSA program. She also has a job lined up at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: Active-duty airman completes BGSU online bachelor program May 21, 2019 2:57 PM Ian Aspen is an active-duty technical sergeant serving in the U.S. Air Force as a weapons specialist. He serves as a non-commissioned officer in charge of maintenance operations. He will travel from his deployed station at the Ghedi Air Base in Italy to receive his diploma at the Stroh Center.

BGSU Firelands is making chemistry major’s dreams possible May 20, 2019 3:48 PM

Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU Firelands is making chemistry major’s dreams possible May 20, 2019 12:10 PM Jayda Jackson, a Sandusky, Ohio, native and chemistry major at BGSU Firelands, is graduating with an Associate of Science degree. Her journey with Bowling Green State University, however, does not end here. Jackson holds a 3.77 GPA as she continues to work for her bachelor degree.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: New Music program exceeded Emilio Gonzalez’s expectation May 20, 2019 11:50 AM Emilio Gonzalez had a lot of difficult choices to make after earning his undergraduate degree in composition. Picking BGSU for his graduate degree is one for which he is grateful. Gonzalez is graduating with a Master of Music in composition in an environment much different than his hometown of Tacoma, Washington.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU graduate David Chalupsky credits College of Business for landing job at Google May 20, 2019 11:44 AM David Chalupsky had four internships while attending BGSU and spent countless hours preparing for his post-collegiate career at the Business Career Accelerator. He is graduating from BGSU with a Bachelor of Science in business with a specialization in marketing. Chalupsky is set to begin his career with Google in July.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU allows Elle Fullenkamp to grow beyond limitations of her small hometown May 20, 2019 11:28 AM Although education was her major, that was just one part of the journey Elle Fullenkamp made through her years at Bowling Green State University. Student organizations, including the Vagina Monologues, Queer/Trans Student Union and Task Force on Sexual Assault, rounded out her academic career.

Mizell Stewart talks about the difference between a plan and reality May 20, 2019 10:49 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, addressed candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994.

Dean Pees addressed BGSU’s latest ‘rookie class’ May 20, 2019 10:21 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Dean Pees shared advice on life with degree candidates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering on May 18 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in education in 1972.

John Starcher Jr. shares important lessons with BGSU degree candidates May 20, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus John Starcher Jr. shared stories — and their lessons — with degree candidates of the Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services on May 17 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993.

BGSU honor achievement at commencement May 18, 2019 11:46 AM Degree candidates at BGSU commencement ceremonies May 17-18 heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, journalism and athletics. Of the total 2,493 degrees awarded, 907 were with honors. The Graduate College awarded 486 degrees, including 456 candidates for master’s degrees and 30 for doctorates.

Classified Staff Team Award May 15, 2019 3:47 PM Teams from the School of Teaching and Learning and BGSU Firelands were recognized May 15 with the Classified Staff Council Team Award. Elizabeth Lundquest, Lorie Morelock and Wendy Walston-Vaughn, from education, and Deborah Carden, Melanie Didelot and Sharyl Wahl, from Firelands will share a $1,500 award and a commemorative plaque.

Outstanding Service Award May 15, 2019 3:42 PM Kelly Jennings, senior secretary in the General Studies Writing program, was presented the 2019 Outstanding Service Award May 15 by Classified Staff Council in recognition of her centrality to the success of the program, the many roles she plays and her dedication to the University as a volunteer and supporter.

Classified Staff Council recognizes service and achievement May 15, 2019 3:39 PM Classified Staff Council held its annual spring reception May 15, the opportunity for staff to meet with friends and colleagues and honor the contributions of exceptional employees.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU journalism student believes it’s her duty to help people May 15, 2019 10:30 AM Bowling Green State University journalism student Angelica Euseary has high expectations for journalists, namely credibility, ethics, integrity and accuracy. After graduating May 18, she’ll begin graduate school, then use her education and experiences to help people through a journalistic platform, while living these traits.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU sport management graduate goes for the gold May 15, 2019 10:30 AM Internships are a critical tool that BGSU students use to build work experience in preparation to enter a professional field, and sport management major Courtney Burson has worked several. Burson's highlights include USA Hockey, the University of Michigan athletics and her current position, Paralympics intern with the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: Graduate candidate takes nontraditional route with unparalleled experiences May 15, 2019 10:30 AM At 33 years old, with a loving husband and three children at home, Lakeisha Davis is graduating from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in inclusive early childhood education. Only the second of her family to graduate with a college degree, she overcame many struggles to attend BGSU.

BGSU alumnus, Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway dies at 85 May 14, 2019 3:56 PM BGSU alumnus and Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway died May 14 at age 85. Perhaps most well-known for his portrayal of Ensign Charles Parker in “McHale’s Navy,” Conway also co-starred on “The Carol Burnett Show” and starred as the title character in the “Dorf” series of films. Younger fans might recognize him as the voice of Barnacle Boy in “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Lifelong journalist Mizell Stewart III to address commencement candidates May 13, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, will address candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994. His story should resonate with everyone, not just future journalists.

Sheffer honored for enhancing connection of humanities research with community needs May 10, 2019 3:45 PM Dr. Jolie Sheffer, director of BGSU’s Institute for the Study of Culture and Society, received the 2019 David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service. The award is designed to recognize the outstanding work in service-learning and/or civic engagement of two faculty or staff members at Ohio Campus Compact member institutions.

BGSU to honor achievement at commencement May 17, 18 May 10, 2019 3:13 PM Degree candidates at Bowling Green State University’s commencement ceremonies May 17 and May 18 will hear from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, journalism and athletics.

BGSU Celebrates Naming of Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle May 10, 2019 2:38 PM Bowling Green State University has named the historic heart of its campus the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle in honor of the University’s most generous philanthropists

Jacob Smith brings multiple perspectives to government, community service May 10, 2019 10:30 AM BGSU Firelands speaker Jacob Smith ’07, ’09, ’11, a congressional staff assistant for U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, has learned from important mentors and from varied life experiences, but holds education as the highest value. He is also committed to serving the community to create a better world.

eCampus programs garner Quality Matters certification May 9, 2019 9:15 AM Bowling Green State University received Quality Matters Online Learner Support certification at the institutional level for its eCampus-affiliated programs. BGSU is the only institution in Ohio to receive this distinction and one of only six institutions to receive it nationwide.

'BG Ideas' podcast looks at national issues with local relevance May 8, 2019 2:45 PM The Institute for the Study of Culture and Society and the School of Media and Communication at BGSU have introduced a new podcast, "BG Ideas." In each episode, the host, Dr. Jolie Sheffer, director of ICS, talks with academics, artists, activists and other professionals about their work in the humanities on national issues with local relevance.

Literature of the Great Lakes May 8, 2019 2:13 PM An article by Dr. Jacqueline Justice, associate professor of English at BGSU Firelands, has been awarded the inaugural Anne Boyd Rioux Prize by the Constance Fenimore Woolson Society. The new prize is named after one of the first scholars to promote serious Woolson research and the goals of the society.

Retired faculty honored with granting of emeritus status May 8, 2019 2:01 PM Twenty retired or retiring Bowling Green State University faculty members were conferred emeritus status by the Board of Trustees at the May 3 meeting in honor of their distinguished service to the University and achievements in teaching, service and research.

eCampus programs garner Quality Matters certification May 8, 2019 1:50 PM Bowling Green State University received Quality Matters Online Learner Support certification at the institutional level for its eCampus-affiliated programs. BGSU is the only institution in Ohio to receive this distinction and one of only six institutions to receive it nationwide.

John M. Starcher Jr., Esq. ’93, to offer pragmatic career advice to graduating class May 8, 2019 9:16 AM John M. Starcher Jr., Esq., who earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993, is president and CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health. He oversees the development of system strategies and operations for 43 Mercy Health and Bon Secours hospitals and more than 1,000 health care facilities.

20th anniversary of Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence May 6, 2019 11:30 AM Tangible reminders of Decrane's impact on the University include transforming SICSIC and facilitating the design of what is today the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Art history exhibition explores ‘Toledo Renaissance’ May 3, 2019 3:30 PM BGSU art history students' research reveals that Toledo, Ohio, had a Renaissance of its own in the early 20th century. They are presenting the research during a symposium and unveiling an exhibition to tell the story of their findings.

Tenure, promotion granted by trustees May 3, 2019 3:30 PM The University celebrated the scholarly and creative achievements of 53 faculty members on May 3 when the board of trustees awarded promotion and tenure.

BGSU names program in resort and attraction management, extends tuition guarantee to Firelands campus May 3, 2019 3:15 PM

Dean Pees ’72, Super Bowl-winning coach, to speak at commencement May 2, 2019 10:10 AM Dean Pees has two Super Bowl rings and has coached football for 46 years at all levels: high school, college and the NFL. Pees will be the speaker at the 2 p.m. BGSU commencement ceremony May 18 at the Stroh Center. He is the defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans.

Model U.N. team makes important connections at annual conference May 1, 2019 4:20 PM BGSU students participating in Model U.N. earned honorable mention at the National Model U.N. Conference held recently in New York, including the opportunity to share thoughts with the actual U.N. delegates who are developing policies. The team also made fruitful connections with participants from other countries and universities.