Important Upcoming Scheduling Dates

• May 2 - Doctoral and Master's Commencement
• May 30 - deadline to apply for Summer 2025 graduation in MyBGSU Student Center

Fall 2025 Registration

• Check your degree audit to see which courses you need.
• Connect with your program coordinator for guidance on course selection.
•  Plan ahead—if you’re taking online 7-week classes for fall, register for both Session I and Session II.
• Resolve any holds on your account to avoid registration delays.
• Visit the Registration & Records Checklist webpage for all the resources you need.

GSS Transitions for 2025-2026

Congrats and Welcome to Incoming 2025-2026 SEC Officers

• Ariel Esposito (Sociology, MA) - President
• Shubham Sundriyal (Data Science, PhD) - Vice President
• David Fisher (Higher Education, PhD) - Secretary
• Zachary Matthews (Leadership Studies, PhD) - Treasurer
• Aryan Miriyala (Computer Science, MA) - Academic Affairs Rep.
• Radhika Srivastava (Computer Science, MA) - Student Affairs Rep.
• Morgan Poole (Sociology, PhD) - Rep. at Large
• Syeda Zainab Akbar (Media and Communication, PhD) - Professional and Outreach Rep.
• Mmaduabuchi Godsgrant Akujuobi (Leadership Studies, PhD) - International Student Rep.
• Tanner Hurst (Geology, MA) - Environmental Affairs Rep.
• Mohammed Shakeel Shaik (Computer Science, MA) - Online Student Rep.

Thank You to the 2024-2025 SEC Officers for their Service

• David Fisher (Higher Education, PhD) - President
• Syeda Zainab Akbar (Media and Communication, PhD) - Vice President
• Hallie Ruby (Psychology, PhD) - Secretary
• Ginikachi Ifenatuora (Cross-Cultural and International Education, MA) - Treasurer
• Madison Altieri (Biological Sciences, PhD) - Academic Affairs Rep.
• Mmaduabuchi Godsgrant Akujuobi (Leadership Studies, PhD) - Student Affairs Rep.
• Ariel Esposito (Sociology, MA) - Rep. at Large
• Abiola Sobayo (Media and Communication, MA) - Professional Development Officer
• Samantha Imrie (Art History, Ma) - Outreach and Marketing Officer
• Adwowa Osei (Leadership Studies, PhD) - International Student Rep.
• Nancy Ransom (Biological Sciences, MA) - Environmental Affairs Rep.
• Damilola Osamika (Health Services Administration, MA) - Online Student Rep.
• Richard Maguire (Leadership Studies, PhD) - Data and Research Officer
• Saadia Farooq (Media and Communication, PhD) - Parent-Student Rep.
• Allison Kidd (Interdisciplinary Gerontology, MA) - First-Year Master's Student Rep.

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.

Teaching & Learning Summit

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the annual Teaching & Learning Summit! 

• Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Location: Olscamp Hall
• Theme: 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. 

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Liz Norell as our keynote speaker! Dr. Norell, author of The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching, will present “Authenticity and Presence as Well-Being Practices,” sharing insights on embracing authenticity in our work and why it matters. 

The full-day program will also include: 

• A panel discussion on well-being and work-life balance 
• Interactive sessions led by members of the BGSU teaching community 
• A campus partner networking session 

All faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information on the Summit, visit the Teaching & Learning page of the CFE website. 

Register by Friday, April 25 to receive a boxed lunch during the keynote session! 

What is Service-Learning?

Join the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for this informative session on service-learning pedagogy.

Monday, April 21 | 11a a.m. to Noon

via Zoom

Register in advance*

AI or Authentic: Identifying Machine Generated Texts in Assignments 

Join this session facilitated by the CFE and the University Libraries to learn the markers of text generative written by large language AI models and discuss strategies to identify authentic student writing, and present practical classroom conversations about ethical AI use.

Friday, April 25 | 11 a.m. to Noon

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*

Free Primary Health Screenings

This is an opportunity to access medical and social services which may be available to students on a limited budget.

This may include dental, mental health and behavioral therapy, and STI/D screenings (HIV, etc.) at a no cost or a lower cost. Click on flyer for more details.

Contact O'Leo Loki with questions.

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.