Important Upcoming Scheduling Dates

• March 15 - Summer 2025 graduation application opens in your MyBGSU-StudentCenter
• March 24 - Fall 2025 course registration opens for Graduate students
• May 2 - Doctoral and Master's Commencement

Thesis and Dissertation Workshops

Formatting Your ETD & OhioLINK

Monday, March 17 | 2 p.m.

Thursday, March 27 | 10:30 a.m.

all via Zoom

Making Your ETD Accessible & Acrobat Pro Requirements

Wednesday, March 19 | 2 p.m.

Friday, March 28 | 10:30 a.m.

all via Zoom

To sign up for a workshop, please e-mail etd@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-9888. You will receive a confirmation e-mail and a meeting invite with a link to the workshop.

Click Here to learn more about material covered in the workshops.

2025 Graduate College Homecoming Tote Bag Contest🎨

Unleash your creativity and show your Falcon pride! We're excited to announce the 2025 Graduate College Homecoming tote bag design contest. The winning design will be featured on our official Homecoming tote bags, and the designer will receive a $100 Amazon gift card!

Contest Details:

• Submit To: gradcol@bgsu.edu
• Subject: Homecoming Tote Bag- Last Name, First Name
• Format: JPG
• Theme: Your design should reflect the mission statement of BGSU's Graduate College. Read our mission statement here.

Submit your entries and be a part of Homecoming history! Good luck and may the best design win! 🏆

Deadline to Submit: Friday, April 4 | 11:59 p.m.

Graduate Student Leaders Wanted – Secure Your Spot in GSS 2025-26!

The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is seeking passionate and dedicated graduate students to join the Senate Executive Committee (SEC) for the upcoming academic year.

There are two sets of elections, both with a March 17 deadline:

✅ Elections Set 1:

Positions include President, Vice-President, Academic Affairs Representative, Student Experience Representative, Treasurer, and Secretary. (To be eligible for President, you must have been a GSS member for at least 20 weeks. For Vice-President, a minimum of 5 weeks is required.)

📌🔗 Set 1: Apply Here

✅ Elections Set 2:

Positions include Representative-at-Large, Professional & Outreach Development Officer, International Graduate Student Representative, Environmental Affairs Representative, and Online Graduate Student Representative.

📌🔗 Set 2: Apply Here

Position details are available in the application links and on GSS Instagram. If you have any questions, please reach out to gss@bgsu.edu—we’re happy to chat!

This is your final opportunity to step up and make a difference for the graduate student community. Don’t wait—apply today!

Lease in Peace: A Renter's Toolkit

Are you a renter? Are you ever uncertain what your rights and responsibilities are? Do you ever struggle with communicating productively with your landlord? Are you unsure of what resources are available for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come join us at Lease In Peace: A Renter’s Toolkit! This event is hosted Undergraduate Student Government and cosponsored by Graduate Student Senate, in partnership with BG SONG (Bowling Green Save Our Neighborhoods Group) and PEBG (People of Engagement Bowling Green). There will be presentations on effective communication with your landlord and resources for renters, as well as plenty of discussion about issues YOU have experienced and your ideas for how to work together to make Bowling Green a great place to rent. 

Pizza, beverages, and homemade cookies will be provided. 

Wednesday March 19 | 5-7 p.m.

Olscamp Hall, Room 203

GSS Canvas

If you do not have access to the Graduate Student Senate Canvas shell, email gss@bgsu.edu.

Please send news regarding awards for and recognition of graduate students and faculty to gradcol@bgsu.edu.

Dissertation Defense

Deborah Slosberg

A Generic Descriptive-Interpretive Qualitative Study on Intergroup Dialogue Facilitators' Reflections on Their Facilitation Skills  

Tuesday, March 18 | 1-3 p.m.

Education Building, 113

(email dslosbe@bgsu.edu for a Zoom link)

Research Symposium & Networking Event

Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, is an opportunity for BGSU faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students to share their research.

Thursday, March 20 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bowen Thompson Student Union (BTSU)

Register Here*

Harnessing Generative AI for Unmatched Creativity and Efficiency Keynote Address 

Discover the transformative power of Generative AI in this keynote address by Dr. Darren Pulsipher, host and producer of the Embracing Digital Transformation podcast. Explore how Generative AI can enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and improve performance and learn strategies to empower individuals and organizations to harness AI tools for greater productivity and innovation. Through real-world examples and case studies, you'll gain insights into the impact of Generative AI on the quality of products and services, unlocking new opportunities for growth. This event is sponsored by the Office of the President and is open to all members of the BGSU community, including faculty, instructors, graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff, along with members of the general public.

(Hands-On Generative AI: Boosting Creativity and Productivity Interactive Workshop also available; see details in Professional Development section)

Tuesday, April 1 | 3-4 p.m.

Olscamp Hall, Room 101

Register in advance*

Call for Proposals - Midwest Graduate Research Symposium

The University of Toledo Graduate Student Association (GSA) is hosting their 16th Annual Midwest Graduate Research Symposium (MGRS) on Saturday, April 12, from 9 AM – 3:30 PM in the Memorial Field House on the University of Toledo Main Campus.

Students can present thesis research, dissertation research, scholarly project research/work, and field experiences (You also do not have to have a finished paper or project!), and more through seminar, poster, or lightning talk. Visit the proposal guide webpage for more information and proposal submission instructions.

Final Deadline: Sunday, March 16

Call for Interactive Session Proposals for the Teaching & Learning Summit

The CFE is now accepting interactive session proposals for the 2025 Teaching & Learning Summit on Tuesday, May 13 in Olscamp Hall. The theme for this year’s Summit is “Thriving Together: Redefining Success and Well-Being.” Inspired by Dr Liz Norell’s keynote address, “Authenticity and Presence as Wellbeing Practices,” during this year’s summit, we will explore innovative teaching techniques, share resources for promoting well-being, and work together to redefine success in a way that honors our authentic selves and strengthens our relationships with other members of the BGSU community. 

Proposed interactive sessions should have clear learning outcomes and provide participants with multiple opportunities to collaborate, interact, and engage. All members of the BGSU teaching community, including faculty, instructors, staff, and graduate students, are welcome and encouraged to submit a proposal. The CFE encourages facilitators to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines and departments and with undergraduate students on session development and facilitation when appropriate. 

The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Visit the Teaching & Learning Summit Call for Proposals page for more information and to submit a proposal. 

CFE Professional Engagement Certificate

Applications are now being accepted for the Center for Faculty Excellence’s 2024-2025 Professional Engagement Certificate! The Professional Engagement Certificate recognizes members of the BGSU teaching community for their participation in professional development activities during the academic year. To find out more about the certificate program, visit the Professional Engagement Certificate webpage of the CFE website. 

The Learning Commons & The Writing Center: Supporting Student Writers 

Equip your students for writing success! This session will provide an overview of the student support services offered by The Learning Commons, highlighting Writing Center consultations.

Monday, March 17 | 10-11 a.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

NCFDD Virtual Writing Session

In this live session hosted by NCFDD, you’ll join be given time to focus on your writing and reflect on your progress.

Please visit the NCFDD website for information on NCFDD webinars and events, and visit the NCFDD page of the CFE website for information on activating your BGSU-sponsored membership

Tuesday, March 18 | 10-11 a.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Writing & Organizing Your Literature Review

In this workshop, facilitated by University Libraries as part of the Research Ready Series, we’ll discuss how to determine an appropriate scope for your literature review, how to organize your sources to make writing a breeze, and strategies for identifying themes in your sources.   

Wednesday, March 19 | 10-11:00 a.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Creating Culturally & Socially Responsible Assessments

Join CFE Faculty Associate, Dr. Audrey Conway Roberts, in this discussion session to discuss emerging work in the field of culturally and socially responsible assessment to better understand how to create and adapt classroom assignments for positive and diverse engagement.

Wednesday, March 19 | 2-3:30 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Hands-On Generative AI: Boosting Creativity and Productivity Interactive Workshop

Unlock the full potential of Generative AI in the dynamic, hands-on workshop, led by Dr. Darren Pulsipher, host and producer of the Embracing Digital Transformation podcast. Explore advanced techniques like prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and constrained prompting to create practical AI-driven assets you can use in your work. Whether you're looking to boost creativity or streamline productivity, this interactive session will equip you with the tools and skills to leverage AI in transformative ways. This event is sponsored by the Office of the President and is open to all members of the BGSU teaching community, including faculty, instructors, graduate students, and staff. Registration will be capped at 50 participants; registration is first-come, first-served.

Tuesday, April 1 | 10 a.m. to Noon

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 308

Register in advance*

EDL 6800: First Year Faculty

Register today for this self-paced online delivery to meet your individualized professional growth. Lay the groundwork to obtain or maintain a faculty appointment.

Available Second 8-week Session June 16-Aug. 8.

Facilitator: Judy Jackson May, Ph.D.

Topics covered:

• Creating a Curriculum Vita
• Developing, Defining, and Articulating a Research Agenda
• Pursuing, Interviewing, and Negotiating a Faculty (or professional) Position
• Responding to a Call for Proposal
• Submitting a Conference Proposal
• Fall 2025 Conference Presentation
• Submitting a Book Review for Publication
• Developing a Manuscript for Publication
• Finding a Publication Outlet for Your Research Agenda
• Balancing Teaching, Research and Service
• How to Manage Your Merit Portfolio
• Appointment, Tenure and Promotion
• Collective Bargaining
• Grant Writing
• Consulting

PNC Bank Student Webinar

Develop healthy habits and make smarter decisions with your money in 2025! Be sure to join free financial education webinars provided by PNC. Find the full schedule of webinars and registration at 2025 Full Webinar Calendar

Falcon Food Pantry

The Falcon Food Pantry is here to support BGSU students, faculty, and staff with nutritious and accessible food. Diapers and hygiene items are also available. All members of the BGSU community are welcome to stop by once a week to select a bag of food and hygiene items. Please bring your BGSU ID card with you.

Read more about the Falcon Food Pantry in this article from The Blade.

Central Hall 109

Monday/Thursday Noon-3 p.m.

Wednesday 2:30-5:30 p.m.

NOTE: The pantry is closed whenever classes are not in session (e.g., Spring Break, Labor Day, Juneteenth, etc.)

Mental Health Care for BGSU Students

The BGSU Counseling Center is here to help you connect to mental health resources on and around campus if or when you need them.

• If you need mental health support, the BGSU Counseling Center is open and available to you. To set an appointment or speak with an on-call counselor for crisis situations, call 419-372-2081 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673, which is open 24/7 to those in Wood County.
• Falcon Health Chat is a free and confidential tool, available 24/7 to all BGSU students, faculty, and staff. Falcon Health Chat can help support your mental health by offering resources to help you manage anxiety and depression, relieve stress, and build resilience.

Campus Events

Visit the BGSU Events Calendar for a complete list of on campus and virtual events.