November

Dr. Scott Rogers of BGSU examines effects of ancient microbes in new book Nov 27, 2019 12:22 PM The idea of freezing a life in ice and thawing it out years later has been used extensively in science fiction. According to Scott Rogers, biology professor at BGSU, this concept may be more fact than fiction, and the outcomes of this are just as worrying as they are exciting.

Pledges being accepted for 2019 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares Nov 26, 2019 12:30 PM The 2019 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares is underway — an opportunity for faculty, staff and retirees to again show their longstanding support for emergency services, health care, daycare and a host of other ways to improve lives in the region.

BGSU awarded Silver Seal for increasing student voter participation Nov 26, 2019 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University received a Silver Seal Award for increasing its student voting participant rate at the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony. BGSU’s data reveals a near tripling of voter participation from 2014 to 2018, going from 11.9 percent to 35 percent, a 23.1 percentage point change.

BGSU students recognized for embracing global engagement Nov 26, 2019 11:30 AM Their travels spanned 9,000 miles and five continents, but the BGSU undergraduate and graduate students shared a common experience; they embraced global engagement. Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, the Embracing Global Engagement award ceremony recognized eight winners from 42 presentations by more than 50 students.

Lisbon internship points to benefits of Global Internship program Nov 22, 2019 2:59 PM Internships can take people to other companies, other states, and through BGSU’s Global Internship program, even other countries. Business administration major Michael Grau was one of the first students to take part in an internship to Lisbon in Portugal, which he believes secured another internship at Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

Summer Experience: Greek piano festival opportunity to experience past, present at same time Nov 22, 2019 2:54 PM Jiamo Zhang, a Master of Music candidate in piano performance, along with several other BGSU students, participated in the Corfu Summer Piano Festival this past summer. Not only did Zhang get to play in a world-class event, she and her classmates were immersed in historic and modern Greek life.

University survey process revised; faculty, staff asked to review new procedures Nov 20, 2019 2:30 PM Surveys are an important tool at Bowling Green State University to collect data from students, faculty and staff for a variety of reasons. They include informing educational programs and instructional practice, evaluating meaningful initiatives and institutional priorities, providing important insights and collecting data to address a variety of questions.

BGSU I-O psychology and computer science celebrate 50 years Nov 15, 2019 3:32 PM BGSU’s industrial-organizational psychology program, which is ranked second in the nation, and the computer science program, which was the first undergraduate program in Ohio, both celebrated a 50-year anniversary. Faculty, students and alumni also came together to celebrate the many successes of the program and to plan for the future.

BGSU builds collaborations with Schooner Farms Nov 14, 2019 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University is always looking for ways to take learning outside of the classroom. Recent involvement with Schooner Farms has led to tours, fieldtrips, volunteerism and even possibilities to take classes at their facility to promote sustainability in the community.

BGSU celebrates Geography Awareness Week Nov 14, 2019 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Jason Butke ’03, senior director and meteorologist at Travelers Insurance Companies, will present “Meteorology and Insurance: How Insurance Companies Manage Natural Catastrophe Risk” at 2:30 p.m. Friday in 117 Olscamp Hall as part of Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 10-16.

BGSU men’s rugby club team wins 39th consecutive MAC title Nov 11, 2019 10:22 AM BGSU defeated the Broncos 23-20 on Nov. 10 at Brimelow Fields in Fairfield, Ohio, to keep its streak of MAC titles alive at 39 in a row. The Falcons needed a last-second penalty kick by freshman Ryan Niemiller to advance to the national playoffs Nov. 23-24 in Greenville, North Carolina.

BGSU Women’s Soccer wins second straight MAC championship Nov 10, 2019 5:35 PM The Bowling Green State University women’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row after defeating Eastern Michigan in penalty kicks 3-1 on Nov. 10 at Cochrane Stadium. The Falcons (15-5-2) defeated Buffalo 2-1 in a MAC Tournament semifinal.

BGSU students attend UN Food and Agriculture Organization Conference Nov 8, 2019 2:30 PM More than 30 students from Bowling Green State University attended the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Conference in Cleveland on Nov. 4, hosted by the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH). Students were able to talk and interact with representatives and delegates from 56 nations.

Patient Advocate Liaison Program impacting health care in Bowling Green Nov 6, 2019 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University’s Patient Advocate Liaison Program, which is facilitated through the Pre-Professional Programs office, gives four to five junior- and senior-level students the opportunity to interact with patients. They serve as a liaison between patients and staff at the Falcon Health Center.

BGSU again recognized as a ‘green college’ by Princeton Review Nov 6, 2019 2:00 PM For the fourth year in a row, Bowling Green State University has been named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to the 2019 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges. The guide profiles colleges “having the most exceptional commitments to sustainability.”

BGSU panel to discuss ‘The Future of Lake Erie’ Nov. 12 Nov 6, 2019 2:00 PM As part of Bowling Green State University’s fall focus on water quality, a panel discussion on Lake Erie will be held Nov. 12. Dr. George Bullerjahn will moderate a panel discussion on “The Future of Lake Erie,” with Dr. Timothy Davis and several regional experts embracing many points of view.

One hundred years of Bowling Green football Nov 1, 2019 9:40 AM The 2019 season marks 100 years of football at Bowling Green, a century that includes its very humble beginning to its many league championships, highly-respected head coaches, and numerous players who have been recognized for their accomplishments.

Thompson scholarships teach the value of helping others Nov 1, 2019 9:30 AM As part of their many ways of supporting BGSU and its students, alumni Robert and Ellen Thompson have created a unique scholarship program that addresses a variety of needs while offering significant financial assistance. The program incorporates regular, close interaction with advisors to monitor the students’ progress, as well as an important community service component.

Scot Loeffler has a formula for success Nov 1, 2019 9:27 AM BGSU Football Coach Scot Loeffler, who played quarterback at Michigan before spending more than two decades as a college and NFL assistant coach, has learned from Lloyd Carr, Frank Beamer, and former BGSU Head Coach Urban Meyer. He assembled a coaching staff with more than 90 years of top-tier experience.

BGSU, Cedar Fair partnership creates unique opportunity Nov 1, 2019 9:08 AM BGSU has partnered with Cedar Fair and the city of Sandusky to create a unique degree in resort and attraction management program. The country’s only educational opportunity of its kind, the program will be possible due to this innovative partnership that will provide with leadership opportunities in the fast-growing field.

BGSU alumni well represented on Ohio governor's cabinet Nov 1, 2019 9:02 AM Mike DeWine, the 70th governor of Ohio, in January appointed three Bowling Green State University alumni as members of his cabinet. Randy Gardner ’81, ’87, Sheryl Maxfield ’81 and Laurie Stevenson ’88 were nominated as cabinet directors on Jan. 10 in Columbus.

BGSU alumnus named best Ohio TV reporter by Associated Press BGSU alumnus Duane Pohlman was recently named best Ohio TV reporter by the Associated Press. He is an investigative reporter for WKRC-TV, Channel 12, in Cincinnati, where he has worked since September 2016. Prior to landing his current position at WKRC, Pohlman worked at several television stations across the country.

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Summer Experience: Shadowcast internship brightens film students' summer Jillian Riley, a film production major at Bowling Green State University, spent the summer in California at Shadowcast Pictures, founded and owned by BGSU alumni Jay and Chrissy Ellison.