Academic Agenda
Monday, February 12 - Sunday, February 18, 2024
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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Greetings!
In today's fast-paced world, explaining your work in simple terms to a broad audience is vital. Your research, creative works, and praxis impact far more than academia - it can influence policy, shape public opinion, and inform solutions to complex problems. Indeed, your work will create public good if you can effectively communicate your findings and implications.
An 80,000-word paper would take 9 hours to present. Today’s challenge? Can you explain your thesis in 3 minutes using 1 static slide?
The Graduate College is excited to host the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on February 15th. The Three Minute Thesis 3MT competition challenges students to present their research in just three minutes, using language that is clear, engaging, and accessible to a non-specialist audience. It’s an opportunity to practice distilling complex ideas into bite-sized nuggets and to communicate the real-world impact of your work. Whether you're pursuing a career in academia, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector, the ability to convey your ideas clearly and persuasively is a sought-after skill. There is great value in communicating complex information in a way that is accessible to diverse audiences.
So, as we navigate this February, the shortest month of the year filled with many campus events, come listen to and support your peers as they present their research in three minutes.
Join us: Thursday, February 15th at 2:30 in the BTSU Theater 206
I can’t wait to see you there,
Jennifer
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THREE MINUTE THESIS (3MT)
WATCH THE COMPETITION!
Thursday, February 15 | 2:30pm | BTSU Theater 206
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ACTIVE LEARNING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
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The Active Learning Certificate program is a hybrid course designed to address your professional development needs and promote active learning in the classroom. All BGSU faculty, instructors, graduate students, and staff are eligible to participate.
Registration deadline: Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00pm
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BLACK ISSUES CONFERENCE 2024 |
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The 24th Black Issues Conference is a catalyst in the educational process, offering a forum for exploration of cultural enrichment and issues impacting the African-American community at the local, regional, state and national levels and sparking discussion on campus and in the surrounding community.
The 2024 theme is “Freestyle: Celebrating Black Determination, Innovation and Creativity” and features Kevin D. Richardson, member of the Exonerated 5, as the keynote speaker.
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RESEARCH READY WORKSHOP SERIES |
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Researching & Writing a Literature Review
Tuesday, February 20 | 10am to 11am
Online via Zoom
Facilitator: Laura Sheets, Library Instruction Coordinator, Library Teaching & Learning
Writing a literature review for an article or thesis can be daunting, especially if you’ve never written one before. Where do you even start? How do you know that you have enough sources to sound credible? In this workshop, we’ll discuss time-saving strategies for finding sources, how to determine an appropriate scope, and how to organize your sources to make writing a breeze!
In this workshop, participants will:
- Practice citation tracing to find relevant articles for their literature review
- Categorize sources by theme to organize a literature review
- Determine an appropriate scope for their literature review
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The Outstanding International Teaching Associate (ITA) Award is sponsored by the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program. Its purpose is to recognize one graduate International Teaching Associate or Assistant (ITA) at Bowling Green State University who has demonstrated excellence in instructional capacities.
The honoree will receive a certificate commemorating the accomplishment and an honorarium of $750.* The honoree will also be highlighted on the ESOL Program’s website.
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Division of Community Well-Being
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LGBTQ+ Care and Well-Being Programs |
Looking for a safe and supportive space to prioritize your LGBTQ+ mental well-being? Join our in-person wellness program centered on LGBTQ+ self-care and mental health. Engage in meaningful discussions with individuals who share your experiences and challenges.
LGBTQ+ Community and Healthcare
Tuesday, February 20 | 5pm to 6pm
Market at Jerome
Featuring unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in healthcare, discuss everything from mental health support to comprehensive check-ups. This session provides people with tools to feel empowered and prioritize their well-being when seeking healthcare.
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APIDA Heritage Month Book Club
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The FALCON FOOD PANTRY is here to support BGSU students, faculty and staff with nutritious and accessible food.
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.
LOCATION: Central Hall 109
Monday: 12pm to 3pm
Wednesday 2:30pm-5:30pm
Thursday: 12pm to 3pm
NOTE: The pantry is closed whenever classes are not in session (e.g. Spring Break, Labor Day, Juneteenth etc...)
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The Academic Agenda is published every week by the Graduate College during the Fall and Spring semester. Submit events and announcements to gradcol@bgsu.edu. Submissions are due Wednesday at 5:00pm the week before the event.
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