Important Upcoming Scheduling Dates

• 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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Priority Deadline: Friday, Feb. 28

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. 

Rsearching for Your Literature Review

In this workshop, facilitated by University Libraries as part of the Research Ready Series, we will discuss how to get started researching for your literature review, time-saving strategies for searching, and the appropriate information resources to trace known citations.

Monday, March 10 | 1-2 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

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

via Zoom

Register here*

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.

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.