Academic Agenda
Monday, March 11 - Sunday, March 17, 2024
GRADUATE ASSISTANT SPOTLIGHT - Christopher Chandler

Before starting my master’s degree at Bowling Green State University I received my bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from BGSU. I am from Goshen Ohio, a small town outside of Cincinnati. I moved to BGSU in 2018 and fell in love with the town, the campus, and the people here. I knew this was the place for me. After completing my undergraduate degree here, I knew I had to stay and complete my master’s.
 
During my master’s I have been involved in my department with our Biology Graduate Student Association and this is what got me involved as a senator with the Graduate Student Senate.* Being able to advocate for the graduate student population is something that I hold dear to me. Being able to gather the concerns of the students, bring them up to the administrators, and then come up with unique solutions has always been a goal of mine.
 
Outside of my role as the Vice President of the Graduate Student Senate, I am likely teaching anatomy labs or focusing on my research. I am researching how a specific STAT3 inhibitor affects glioblastomas (brain cancer). When not doing academic work, I probably listen to a true crime podcast, watch a true crime documentary, read, or hang out with friends.
*If you are interested in Graduate Student Senate, senators are selected by the academic units. To become a senator, reach out to your program's senator (more info here). If you don’t see your program listed, reach out to your program coordinator. 
SEC officers are elected within the General Assembly (GA). To become an SEC officer, fill out the application on Canvas, reach out to us at gss@bgsu.edu, or check out the applications here or here (these are two different applications to two different sets of SEC officer positions). Elections will be held March 15 and March 22.
FROM THE GRADUATE COLLEGE
Spring Graduation Deadlines

If you missed the deadline for the online graduation application, a Late Graduation Application form will be available HERE for a limited time.

Friday, March 22, 2024
Completed Thesis/Dissertation Defense and Manuscript Approval Form. Students should plan to defend 2 weeks prior to this deadline to allow for revisions/approvals.

Friday, March 29, 2024
OhioLINK upload of approved, final copy of master’s thesis/doctoral dissertation.
Friday, March 22, 5:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, March 23, 10:00am to 4:00pm

We encourage all doctoral students from all disciplines at various stages of the dissertation process to attend.
Check out the bootcamp schedule.

For students completing a thesis or dissertation, there will be several workshops to assist you in this process. Making your document accessible is a requirement, so please consider attending both workshops.

Formatting Your ETD and OhioLINK
3/14/24 at 1pm (Zoom)
3/25/24 at 12pm (Zoom)

Making Your ETD Accessible & Acrobat Pro Requirements
3/15/24 at 1pm (Zoom)
3/27/24 at 12pm (Zoom)

Contact us at etd@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-9888 to sign up for a workshop. Drop-in hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm in 110 McFall. Virtual drop-in hours available through Zoom. Contact us at etd@bgsu.edu to schedule an appointment.

Visit our Theses & Dissertations page for more information on:
  • Thesis/Dissertation Handbook
  • Workshops
  • File Formats and Templates
  • Converting your Document to PDF
  • Submission & Approval of your Manuscript
  • Delayed Publication and Copyright Information
  • Accessibility
Upcoming Dissertation Defense
Xin Jin
On the Posterior Consistency and Bernstein-von Mises Phenomenon for the Diaconis-Ylvisaker Prior
Friday, March 14 | 9am to 10:30am
McLeod Hall, Room 459
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Apply to be a Graduate Student Ambassador! Ambassadors will assist with outreach to incoming students over the summer and serve as a resource for these students. Additionally, they may assist with other recruitment and outreach activities during the academic year. This position runs from Summer 2024 - Spring 2025. You do not need to be on-campus during the summer to complete your assignments.  Please connect with Jennifer Sayre with questions! Application deadline is Friday, March 15, 2024!
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GRAD DAZE
Wednesday, March 13 and
Thursday, March 14 |11am to 6pm

Jostens representatives will be available at Falcon Outfitters (inside Bowen-Thompson Student Union) with a variety of graduation items. Caps and gowns will be available to purchase.

Falcon Outfitters is open daily for you to purchase your cap and gown, or other graduation items. Items are also available online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Selected events for next week are below
Visit the BGSU Events Calendar for a complete list
Monday, March 11, 2024
1pm to 2pm
College Park Office Building, Counseling Center Group Room

2:30p to 3pm
Virtual

3pm to 4pm

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
12pm to 1pm
Oak Grove Cemetery

3pm to 4pm
Jerome Library, Pallister Conf Room, 150A

3:30pm to 4:30pm
College Park Office Building, Room 2

Thursday, March 14, 2024
6:30pm to 8pm
Bowen Thompson Student Union, Room 201

8pm
Moore Musical Arts Center, Bryan Recital Hall

Friday, March 15, 2024
Bowen Thompson Student Union, OMA Lounge, Room 427

8pm
Moore Musical Arts Center, Bryan Recital Hall
SCOER on the Go

During the Spring semester, librarians from the Scholarly Communication and Open Educational Resources (SCOER) team will offer office hours in various locations on campus. Faculty and students who have questions about ScholarWorks, open educational resources, copyright, open access or affordable learning are invited to stop in.

March office hours:
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm*
Mar 11 - Technology Building, 1st Floor East Lounge
Mar 18 - Maurer Center, Schmeltz Atrium
Mar 25 - Maurer Center, Schmeltz Atrium (1-2:30pm*)

Fridays, 9am to 11 am
Mar 15 - East Hall, Room 103
Mar 22 - Health and Human Services, Room 107
Mar 29 - McFall Center, Room 110 Conference Room
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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 to 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...)
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.