October

BGSU hosts Ohio’s only BEST Robotics competition Oct 31, 2019 1:15 PM Nearly 200 students from 12 regional school districts participated in the seventh annual Falcon BEST Robotics competition at BGSU’s Stroh Center on Oct. 26. Teams were comprised of high school, junior high and middle school students. The event was hosted by the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

BGSU once again named a top university in the U.S. for veterans Oct 30, 2019 2:30 PM Best for Vets has ranked Bowling Green State University 27th among four-year institutions in the United States, and the No. 1 university in Ohio. As such, BGSU remains one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Student researchers honored for their research Oct 30, 2019 2:00 PM Each year, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship invites students to submit their research projects for consideration of award.

Givens Fellowship funds journey of musical, cultural discovery Oct 25, 2019 2:30 PM The Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship gave Bowling Green State University student Tess Marjanovic an opportunity of a lifetime: spending the summer in South Africa growing as an individual, musician and teacher. Marjanovic said the experience will help her students become more well-rounded, open-minded and globally cognizant musicians.

Mother's illness sparks interest in medicine for Austin Peppers Oct 25, 2019 2:30 PM When Austin Peppers first started his collegiate career, he was unsure what path he wanted his life to take. Now, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied health science from Bowling Green State University, he is performing cancer biology research working toward getting into medical school.

BGSU christens new research vessel, 'RV Ziggy' Oct 23, 2019 3:30 PM BGSU christened a new research vessel that will support the University’s water quality research efforts on Lake Erie through the Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies. The vessel was made possible by a generous gift from BGSU alumni Patrick L. and Debra Scheetz Ryan and the Ryan Family Foundation.

Dr. Kevin McCluney part of $780,000 NSF grant study Oct 18, 2019 2:25 PM Dr. Kevin McCluney, assistant professor of biological sciences at BGSU, is part of a research team that has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant. The research focuses on the extent to which birds and their migratory patterns, wind and climate link temporary wetlands across the Great Plains.

Falcon Family of the Year Oct 18, 2019 2:17 PM The Scebbi family — Brionna, mom Gidget, dad Matt and sister Rhiannon — was recognized during Falcon Family Weekend as the Falcon Family of the Year and presented with a plaque during halftime of Bowling Green State University’s 20-7 victory over the University of Toledo on Oct. 12.

Summer Experience: Harvard University internship 'extraordinary' Oct 18, 2019 2:09 PM For Kyland Kimble, graduating in August from Bowling Green State University's College of Education and Human Development was just one of several milestones he’s reached. Besides re-enrolling to earn a master’s degree through the college’s School of Counseling and Special Education, he interned with Harvard University this summer.

BGSU to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 19-25 Oct 17, 2019 1:45 PM In order to inspire students, faculty and staff to become sustainability change agents, the BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability will celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 19-25. Events include a lecture, a tree planting, a field trip to Schooner Farms, a campus “ReStore” event and a “Build a Birdhouse” workshop.

BGSU sociology research team to study why individuals 'desist' from crime Oct 16, 2019 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University sociology faculty Drs. Peggy Giordano, Monica Longmore and Wendy Manning will explore the processes associated with “getting out” of crime in the three-year study “Mechanisms Underlying Desistance from Crime” with support from a $797,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice.

BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents 'The Drunken City' Oct 9, 2019 5:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film presents Adam Bock’s comedy “The Drunken City” over two weekends, October 17-26.

Johnson-Webb elected to executive committee of national geography association Oct 9, 2019 4:00 PM Dr. Karen Johnson-Webb, an associate professor of geography, was elected to the executive committee of the American Association of Geographers. She is secretary of the executive committee and a regional councilor for the East Lakes Division of the Association of American Geographers. Her term on the committee started in July and runs through 2021. 

New Music Festival at BGSU features four days of cutting-edge music, talks and art Oct 9, 2019 3:30 PM The 40th annual New Music Festival, hosted Oct. 16-19 by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at BGSU, will include concerts, lectures and an art exhibition and performance. Featured guests include composer and conductor Evan Ziporyn, New Music Detroit, and an exhibition and performance by Miwa Matreyek, an animator, director and performer.

BGSU learning communities thriving Oct 9, 2019 2:30 PM Undergraduate students at Bowling Green State University have the opportunity to take the “Belong” in “Belong. Stand out. Go far” even further by choosing to be part of a learning community. No matter whether their interests lie in social justice or business, health or history, there’s something for everyone.

First paper published by center reveals daily cycle of cyanobacteria Oct 9, 2019 2:00 PM The first scientific paper to come out of the Great Lakes Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health “a day in the life of a Microcystis bloom,” said Dr. George Bullerjahn, director of the center and professor of research excellence in biology at Bowling Green State University.

Megan Rancier finds kindred spirit in Kazakhstan music culture Oct 4, 2019 4:12 PM BGSU lecturer Megan Rancier has spent much of her time in Kazakhstan conducting research as a part of her ethnomusicology background. Recently, Rancier returned to Kazakhstan with help from the Merrill McEwen Memorial Fund for pre-tenured faculty in the CMA who are looking for support for professional activities or research.

Summer Experience: Jessie Walton travels to another nation – and to herself Oct 4, 2019 4:02 PM Jessie Walton remembers the moment she stepped out of a van and into Santa Fe, New Mexico this summer. It was the start of the Navajo Nation trip; for her and many other students, it would be a life-changing two weeks.

Historic Sandusky photos topic of presentation Oct 2, 2019 4:00 PM Authors Jim Semon Sr., Roger Dickman and Jeff Brown will present their book “Sandusky’s Photographer: The Real Photo Postcards of Ernst Niebergall” Oct. 16 as part of Bowling Green State University’s Center for Archival Collections’ Local History Publication Award Lecture Series.

Visiting writer will share his Midwest voice tonight Oct 2, 2019 3:30 PM Visiting Writer Michael Martone will share his Midwest voice when he presents “Brooding Over the Moon Over Wapakoneta” tonight during a BGSU premiere arts event.

BGSU part of team to receive funding through Competitive Research Program HAB Awards Oct 2, 2019 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University is part of a team receiving funding for “Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms: Portable Tin Detection Technology to Support Great Lakes Decision Support Tools.” The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced recipients of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program Harmful Algal Bloom Awards Oct. 1.

NowOH art winners on display at BG gallery Oct 2, 2019 2:30 PM

‘Firefall’ comes to BGSU Planetarium