Important Upcoming Scheduling Dates

• Now Available - Summer 2025 graduation application
• Now Open - Fall 2025 course registration for Graduate students
• May 2 - Doctoral and Master's Commencement

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.

Shanklin Awards - Monday, March 31

 Graduate Student Senate would like to extend an open invitation for all to attend this year's Charles E. Shanklin Colloquium and GSS Awards. The event will take place Monday March 31 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The Charles E. Shanklin Colloquium and GSS Awards are the best time and place to recognize and honor the graduate students of BGSU. Join us as we celebrate the significant research and efforts of graduate students here at BGSU.

Abstract Presentations | BTSU 206 |11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Poster Sessions | BTSU 308 | 1-3 p.m.

Research Excellence Finalist Presentations | BTSU 201 | 2-4 p.m.

Shanklin Banquet | BTSU 202A | 7-9 p.m.

GSS Canvas

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

Congratulations to Kaoutar Benchouk

Kaoutar's publication, "Comparative Insights into Moroccan and American Higher Education Systems: History, Legacy, and Contemporary Realities," was recently awarded an honorable mention in the Best Article category by the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES). Kaoutar was honored to be invited by CIES to present her article and receive the award at their annual conference, which recently took place in Chicago.

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

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 Interactive Session Proposals for the Teaching & Learning Summit

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) has extended their call for proposals for interactive sessions for the 2025 Teaching & Learning Summit until Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The Summit will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Olscamp Hall.

The theme for this year’s Summit is “Thriving Together: Redefining Success and Well-Being.” This year’s summit will explore how we can foster a campus culture that supports the success and well-being of ourselves, our students, and our colleagues. Proposed interactive sessions should have clear learning outcomes and provide participants with 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.

Visit the Teaching & Learning Summit Call for Proposals page for more information and to submit a proposal. 

Extended deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

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*

Best Practices for Creating Engaging Micro-Learning Videos

Discover how to create micro-learning videos to deliver small, engaging chunks of information.

Friday, April 4 | Noon-1 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Summer 2025 Active Learning Certificate Program

Registration is now open for the CFE’s Active Learning Certificate Program being offered during the Summer 2025 semester. During this hybrid program, you will reflect on your current teaching practices, develop a plan for incorporating active learning into your teaching, and practice implementing active learning strategies into your classroom instruction. After successfully completing the program, you will receive a digital certificate and Canvas badge noting your accomplishment. You must be able to participate in the in-person session on Wednesday, June 25 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in Olscamp Hall, Room 106 in order to participate in the program. Registration is first-come, first-served; space is limited. To find out more information, visit the Active Learning Certificate Program page of the CFE website. 

Register in advance*

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.