Academic Agenda
Monday, February 5 - Sunday, February 11, 2024
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MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN
Our strategic plan provides a challenge of “telling our story,” and BGSU graduate students have amazing stories to tell. During her keynote lecture at the BGSU Symposium on Diversity, Higher Education Administration PhD student Amanda Anastasia Paniagua presented on “The Power of Collective Stories.” She explored how storytelling can bridge the gaps between different identities and lived experiences, and how it can inspire collective action for social good. Amanda challenged our BGSU community to: “Share. Share your story. Because it matters. Share your research and scholarship. Because it matters. Share space with others. Because it matters. Share, share, share.”
We also want to remind you of some upcoming events and opportunities for our graduate students to showcase their scholarship and creativity:
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The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is a great way for graduate students to practice their communication skills and present their research in a concise and engaging way. This will take place on Thursday, February 15 at 2:30 PM in the BTSU Theatre. The competition is open to graduate students who have their thesis/dissertation topics approved or who graduated in the Summer/Fall 2023. The registration deadline has been extended to Friday, February 2.
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The Shanklin Colloquium is an annual event that celebrates the scholarly achievements of our graduate students. This will take place on Monday, April 1 at various locations in the BTSU. The colloquium features research papers, oral presentations, poster sessions, and a creative expressions contest. The submission deadline for research papers is Saturday, February 24. The submission deadline for oral presentations, poster sessions, and the creative expressions contest is Friday, March 1.
We encourage all graduate students to participate in these events and support their peers. We also invite all faculty and staff who support graduate student education to attend.
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THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION
Registration date extended to February 2
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The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2023 at 2:30pm in the BTSU Theatre.
The deadline to register is Friday, February 2, 2024.
Prizes:
- First place: $500 and entered into the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools 3MT competition held in St. Louis, MO on April 5, 2024
- Second place: $300
- Third place: $200
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Official approval of thesis/dissertation topic and committee by the Graduate College.
- Students must be a current BGSU graduate student (part-time or full time) during the Spring semester 2024 or have graduated during the Summer or Fall of 2023.
- Have a significant amount of work completed or have submitted your thesis or dissertation to OhioLINK if you have already graduated.
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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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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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Division of Community Well-Being
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LQBTQ+ Care and Well-Being Programs
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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+ Family Dynamics
Tuesday, February 6, 5 - 6 PM
Market at Jerome
Address unique aspects of family dynamics LGBTQ+ individuals experience. Discover valuable tools, resources, and support while creating positive family connections.
LGBTQ+ Community and Healthcare
Tuesday, February 20, 5 - 6 PM
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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Graduate Communication Association Conference - call for submissions
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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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