Important Upcoming Scheduling Dates

• Feb. 17 - Summer 2025 course registration opens for all students
• Feb. 21 - Fall 2025 class availability can be viewed
• March 10 - Second 7-week Session classes for Spring 2025 begin
• March 24 - Fall 2025 course registration opens for Graduate students
• May 2 - Doctoral and Master's Commencement

Save the Date:

Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition—developed by The University of Queensland, Australia—challenges participants to condense an 80,000-word dissertation (which would take nine hours to present) into a compelling and accessible 180-second talk.

This fast-paced, high-energy event showcases the power of concise communication, critical thinking, and public speaking—all wrapped into one thrilling research showdown.

Save the Date

📆When: Thursday, Feb. 20 | 2:30 p.m.

📍 Where: BTSU Theatre

🔍 Check it out!

Want to see what makes this event a must-attend? Watch the 2024 winners and get ready to be amazed as students race against the clock to deliver their research in the most engaging way possible.

Small Grants for Graduate Students Panel Discussion

Join the Graduate College for an engaging panel to discuss opportunities that are available for graduate students seeking small grants for research. The faculty and graduate student panelists will share their experiences of obtaining grants in their fields, provide insight on where and how to obtain grants, discuss the challenges they experienced during the grant process, and answer your questions. The Graduate College will also share information from the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research about the requirements that all students need to follow to successfully acquire a grant. Do not miss the opportunity to connect with faculty and fellow graduate students to gain practical tips on obtaining a grant to enhance your research!

In this session, you will:

• Identify where to find small grants to support your research.
• Explain the process for planning, writing, and applying for grants.
• Describe the BGSU requirements that all students need to follow to successfully acquire a grant.

This session is intended for graduate students seeking small grants for research purposes, but all members of the BGSU teaching community are welcome to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 27 | 10-10:50 a.m.

via Zoom

Register in Advance*

Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Development

In early 1998, after 13 years as Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate College, Dr. Louis Katzner decided to return to what attracted him to higher education in the first place – the study and teaching of philosophy. One of his top priorities during his tenure as the Graduate Dean was to increase the support available to graduate students for conducting research and for professional development. The Katzner Award can be used to supplement the cost of graduate student research and professional development activities for graduate students at Bowling Green State University. Each semester, three awards will be granted ($1000, $750, and $500).

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Spring Application Deadline: March 1

GSS 2025 Spring Funding for Professional Development (FPD)

🚨 Last Call! 🚨 Friday, Feb. 14 is the FINAL DAY to apply for GSS 2025 Spring Funding for Professional Development (FPD)! 

If you need funding for:

✅ Memberships in Professional Organizations

✅ Academic Conferences (Presenting or Attending)

✅ Other Professional Development Activities

Make sure to submit your application on Canvas before 11:59 pm Friday, Feb. 14! ⏳

Apply now or miss out! Questions? Email gss@bgsu.edu.

Graduate Student ITS Survey

The GSS will be hosting a survey to ask graduate students about their classroom technology experiences. This will help GSS and ITS better understand how graduate students are interacting with and experiencing technology on campus, especially as teachers.

The ITS Survey closes Friday, Feb. 14

15th Annual Shanklin Colloquium & GSS Awards

Applications Open for Shanklin Colloquium and Graduate Student Senate Awards!

Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Charles E. Shanklin Colloquium and Graduate Student Senate Awards on March 31, 2025! 

Showcase your research, win up to $1250 in cash prizes, and gain recognition for your hard work.

✨ Opportunities include:



Shanklin Research Awards

The Charles E. Shanklin Award for Research Excellence was established by the Graduate Student Senate as a meritorious award to recognize excellence in original research by graduate students at Bowling Green State University. Mr. Charles E. Shanklin, a Bowling Green State University alumnus, generously contributed funds to Graduate Student Senate to further graduate research; thus, a special account for the Shanklin Award was established.

• Full papers - Awards for (3) 1st places ($1250) and (3) runners-up ($750)
• Abstracts - Awards for 1st ($300), 2nd ($150), 3rd place ($75)
• Posters - Awards for 1st ($300), 2nd ($150), 3rd place ($75)
• Creative Expression - Awards for 1st place ($250) and runner-up ($75)

Graduate Student Senate Awards

Each year, the Graduate Student Senate honors outstanding graduate students, faculty, and staff. Please consider nominating a classmate, colleague, advisor, or instructor for these awards. Individuals may be nominated for more than one award (if eligible), with several awards being self-nominated! 

• Jill Carr Outstanding Graduate Student - $1000 award to winner
• Outstanding RA1 and RA2 - $500 award to winners
• Outstanding International Graduate Student - $1000 award to winner
• Outstanding Contributor to Graduate Education Award (OCGE) - $250 award to winner
• Dr. Margaret Zoller Booth Graduate Senator of the Year Award - $100 award to winner

Submission Deadline: Monday, Feb. 24

Where to Apply: GSS Canvas Shell

Need access or have questions? Email gss@bgsu.edu

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.

Gendered Regimes of AI Visualization Symposium

This symposium is supported by the BGSU Shanklin AI Innovation Award, as part of the project, A Practice-Led Feminist Pedagogy: Working with Students to Help Them Make Meaning and Find Their Voice through Generative AI. 

The Shanklin AI Innovation Award recognizes innovative uses of AI in teaching and learning at BGSU. This project was competitively selected last spring, distinguished as the only one employing a critical framework to explore AI’s role in education. 

We look forward to your participation in this event!

Monday, Feb. 24 | 8:30 a.m.

Via Zoom

Register by Feb. 17*

How Can We Best Serve Multi-System Youth

Event Highlights:

• Research presentation
• Panel discussion on a case scenario
• Q&A with presenters

Main Speaker: Sylvia Bright, BGSU MSW student

Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 2:30-4 p.m.

1928 E. Gypsy Lane Rd., Multipurpose Room

Limited spots available. Please RSVP using the QR code or send your first and last name and intent to attend to Sylvia Bright.

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*

Funk Music in Popular Culture

Indie Lens Pop-Up, WBGU-PBS, the Department of Popular Culture and the School of Cultural and Critical Studies at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, are proud to announce the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference to be held April 25 & 26.

Call for papers and presentations. Individual presentation proposals—papers, music demonstrations or artistic displays—should include a 300-word abstract. Panel or roundtable presentation proposals should include a 300-word abstract for each presenter and a 500-word abstract for the panel or roundtable.

Submissions accepted through March 2

NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge!

Are you interested in developing a daily writing practice? Do you want to discover a writing community and gain supportive accountability? Join the NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge! The NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge consists of writing for 30 minutes every day - Monday through Friday - for two weeks: February 24 to March 9.

For more information on the challenge and to sign up, visit the NCFDD website, and visit the NCFDD page of the CFE website for information on activating your BGSU-sponsored membership.

Registration ends February 14, 2025. 

NCFDD Virtual Writing Session

Looking for some writing inspiration and accountability? Join the NCFDD’s live Write On-Site session on Zoom to write together in a community. The session will begin with a brief introduction, followed by 30 minutes for writing and then reflections.

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, Feb. 18 | 10-11 a.m.

via Zoom

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. 

Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 2-3 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Faculty Innovators: AI for Teaching and Learning in Action

Want to know how your colleagues are using AI to enhance education? Join this session to hear from faculty recipients of the Shanklin AI Innovation Award as they discuss their AI-driven projects.

Thursday, Feb. 20 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Getting Started with Canvas New Quizzes

New Quizzes is Canvas’s new assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and will be replacing Classic Quizzes. New Quizzes offers new features, question types, and a new interface. Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) for an interactive, virtual workshop to learn about this tool.

Thursday, Feb. 20 | 2-3:30 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Graduate Student Mental Health Day

Snacks, games, music, PAWS, and more! Dive into a day dedicated to YOU! Join us for Graduate Mental Health Day, where wellness and mental health awareness take center stage. Engage in fun crafts, workshops, soothing relaxation sessions and lively discussions to learn awesome self-care strategies. Attend our event to explore resources that can make your Grad school journey better! Let's make mental well-being a priority together!

BTSU, Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 3-5 p.m.

Mental Well-Being Skills: Burnout Prevention and Recovery

Free, virtual, 30-minute sessions, open to all faculty, staff, and students. Learn how to prevent and respond to burnout using mindful self-compassion. This program is based on the book “Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout” and all participants will receive a free copy of the book!

Friday, Feb. 21, and March 21 and 28 | 9:30-10 a.m.

via Zoom

Register here*

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.