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WEEKLY UPDATE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025

SPRING REGISTRATION (Classes begin Jan. 13)

If you still haven't registered for Spring, NOW is the time to do it. Here are some helpful tips:

  • Check your degree audit to see what classes you need.
  • Your program coordinator is a great resource to contact if you have questions on selecting classes.
  • If you are taking online 7-week classes, register for both Session I and Session II classes.
  • You can find resources about the registration process on the Registration & Records Checklist webpage.
  • If there is a hold on your account, you will not be able to register until it has been lifted. Learn how to check your holds so you can resolve them quickly.

SMALL GRANT PANEL

The Graduate College, in partnership with the Center for Faculty Excellence, is developing a new workshop for the upcoming spring semester (date TBD) to educate graduate students on their options for small grant requests to support research endeavors. We are seeking a panel moderator and panelists for this event. Specifically, we are looking for faculty or students who have successfully obtained small grants and can share their experiences in navigating the grant application process. Please contact Kim Fleshman by January 31, 2025, to indicate your interest in being a moderator or panelist.

ENTER THREE MINUTE THESIS (3MT) COMPETITION

Want to share your research? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be held Feb. 20. and is a great place to hone your presentation and research communication skills while sharing your knowledge in three minutes using a single static PowerPoint slide. You will want to use language that someone who is not in your field, will still understand.


The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7 (entries received after that date will be considered if space is available). Competitors need to submit their presentation slide by Feb. 14 by 5pm.


Prizes:

1st Place: $500*

2nd Place: $300

3rd Place: $200

*The first-place winner will also be entered into the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3MT competition, which will be held on April 4, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN.


We look forward to hearing about your research!

CONGRATULATIONS

Please send news regarding awards for graduate students and faculty to gradcol@bgsu.edu.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SET YOUR PATH: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SESSION

In this session, you will define your professional development goals and areas of focus, explore resources and programs offered by the CFE and campus partners, and discuss strategies and tools to track your progress.


Thursday, Jan. 16 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS

In this CFE workshop, led by faculty members, Dr. Siva priya Santhanam and Dr. Victoria VanUitert, you will learn to identify biases, practice compassionate pedagogy, and implement practical supports for neurodivergent students.


Friday, Jan. 17 | Noon-1 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

NCFDD WEEKLY WRAP-UP: REFLECTIONS & PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

Facilitated by Dr. Lisa Hanasono, Associate Professor in the School of Media and Communication, this live virtual session will help you set some time aside to wrap up the week and plan for your next one. Register for this event by logging into your BGSU-sponsored NCFDD account and visiting the Events tab.

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.   


Friday, Jan. 17 | 1-2 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE


GRADUATE STUDENT INSTRUCTOR LEARNING COMMUNITY

Balancing your academic and teaching roles as a Graduate Student Instructor can be overwhelming. This learning community is open to current graduate student instructors and graduate student instructors preparing to teach in the upcoming semester. This community will meet in-person three times and virtually three times on Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participants who successfully meet the community learning outcomes and participant requirements will receive a $100 honorarium at the end of the semester.

Facilitators: Debipreeta Rahut, M.A., Doctoral Candidate, School of Media & Communication & Graduate Assistant, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Chelsea Chandler, Ph.D., Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) 


THE CREATIVE RESEARCH COLLECTIVE

The Creative Research Collective Community of Practice will explore and discuss research practices that intersect with arts-based methods, critical ethnography, and feminist reflexivity. This community welcomes anyone interested in discovering how creative, interdisciplinary approaches can enhance and expand research beyond traditional methodologies. This community will meet five times in the spring. Meetings will take place on Friday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and will consist of in-person and online meetings.

Facilitators: Bryan Bove-Wimberley, Coordinator, Center for Women & Gender Equity and Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services & Debipreeta Rahut, M.A., Doctoral Candidate, School of Media & Communication & Graduate Assistant, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) 


GENDERED REGIMES OF AI COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

This community of practice will explore generative AI tools such as Midjourney, Claude, and ChatGPT and how their use and circulation produces visual and textual realities. Through a feminist pedagogy and research-driven praxis, we will ask if AI can and should be integrated into classroom practices. Open to all BGSU faculty, instructors, and graduate students, this community will meet Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. five times during the semester in combination of in-person and virtual meetings. 

Facilitators: Radhika Gajjala, Ph.D., Professor, School of Media & Communication and American Culture Studies & Debipreeta Rahut, M.A., Doctoral Candidate, School of Media & Communication & Graduate Assistant, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) 



Registration for CFE learning communities is limited; registration is fulfilled on first-come, first-served basis. To register for a community, use the Spring 2025 CFE Community of Practice Registration Form.

The registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 17 or when the community

reaches capacity. 

RESEARCH READY SERIES

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries are offering 6 sessions in the spring as part of the Research Ready Series. These sessions are designed specifically for graduate students engaged in research and scholarship. Participants who attend at least three sessions will be eligible to receive a Research Ready email signature stamp. 

Research 101: Work Smarter, Not Harder:

  • Thursday, Jan. 30 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | via Zoom 

Managing Your Citations with RefWorks:

  • Monday, Feb. 10 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | via Zoom 

Understanding Copyright:

  • Thursday, Feb. 27 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | via Zoom 

Researching for Your Literature Review:

  • Monday, March 10 |1:00-2:00 p.m. | via Zoom 

Writing & Organizing Your Literature Review:

  • Wednesday, March 19 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | via Zoom 

Selecting a Journal & Avoiding Deceptive Publishing Practices:

  • Thursday, April 10 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | via Zoom


For more information on these sessions, visit the Research Ready Series page of the CFE website. To register for these sessions, use the Spring 2025 University Libraries CFE Session Registration Form.*

CAREER READY SERIES

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is partnering with the Kuhlin Career Hub to offer 2 sessions specifically designed for graduate students transitioning to careers – either in the classroom or beyond! 

From Classroom to Career: Crafting a Compelling Resume:

  • Monday, Feb. 3 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | via Zoom 

Elevate Your CV: Unlocking Opportunities in Higher Education:

  • Thursday, Feb. 6 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. | via Zoom 


For more information on these sessions, visit the Session Catalog page of the CFE website. To register for these sessions, use the Spring 2025 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form.*

QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS & VISUALIZATION SERIES

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Center for Family & Demographic Research will continue their series exploring tools and platforms for data analysis and best practices in data visualization. 

Best Practices in Data Visualization:

  • Monday, Feb. 24 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | via Zoom 

Implementing Data Visualization Techniques:

  • Monday, March 24 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | via Zoom 


For more information on these sessions, visit the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series of the CFE website. To register for these sessions, use the Spring 2025 Quantitative Analysis & Visualization CFE Registration Form.*

COMMUNITY WELL-BEING & OTHER RESOURCES

FALCON FOOD PANTRY

Central Hall 109

Monday/Thursday Noon-3 p.m.

Wednesday 2:30-5:30 p.m.


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.

   

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.
  • Wherever you may be spending your winter break, Thriving Campus is an online mental health resource available through the BGSU Counseling Center. Thriving Campus assists students in connecting with off-campus providers who specialize in mental health needs. Students can connect with providers both locally and nationwide, with virtual and in-person options.
  • 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.

*To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to any event.

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