MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN
This week, we celebrate two important aspects of democracy in the United States: the service of our veterans and the power of our vote.
Today, our university observes Veterans Day. We especially honor the 50 current BGSU graduate students who are veterans or active members of the military. These brave individuals have sacrificed much to protect our freedom and our values. We are proud to have them as members of our Falcon family. If you’re on campus, please visit the Veterans Memorial near the Jerome Library, where you can see the names of Falcons from the five branches of the US military who have given their lives for our country.
On Tuesday, millions of Americans exercised their right to vote in elections across the country. Did you know that BGSU students have a higher voter participation rate than the national average for colleges and universities? This demonstrates that you care about the issues that affect your lives and your communities. While it was not formally adopted by the university, the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Senate passed a resolution to make election day a campus holiday. You are not only graduate students, but also changemakers. We hope that you will continue to use your voice and your actions to shape a better future for yourself and others, both during your time at BGSU and beyond.
Mary-Jon Ludy, PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate College
