Charlotte Chapter Meet & Greet
February 5 | Details

Columbus Blue Jackets hockey
February 7 | RSVP

Dayton alumni chapter gathering
February 12 | Details

Alumni Athletic Band opportunity
February 15 | Details

Cleveland Lake Erie Monsters hockey
February 27 | RSVP

Zeta Lambda Convivium 2009
February 28 | Details
 

Dreams come true: campaign raises $146.5 million
BGSU has told its students to “dream big,” and when, in 2002, the University set a goal of raising $120 million, it was a high standard that many felt would be unattainable. BGSU received $146,533,152 in gifts and commitments during the Building Dreams Centennial fund-raising campaign that ended December 31.

BGSU moving forward with Cartwright at helm
On January 6, the board of trustees named Dr. Carol Cartwright BGSU’s 10th president and the first woman to lead the institution. President Cartwright's installation ceremony will be streamed live via the web on Friday, January 30.

Alumni Association now on Facebook
If you're among the 150 million active users who have joined Facebook, we're happy to offer a whole new way to stay current on what's happening at BGSU and with fellow alumni.

Visit our page or sign up today to "Become a Fan," view or post photos and other media, or connect with classmates.

Czisny wins U.S. women's figure skating gold Alissa Czisny, 21, a BGSU senior, is the oldest first-time champion since Nancy Kerrigan won at 23. "People embrace Alissa," said 1984 Olympic champion Scott Hamilton.

Positive influences In this month's Volunteer Leader Spotlight, Diane Thorpe '87 reflects on her service to the Alumni Board of Directors and how alumni contribute to the University overall.

2009 Alumni Award winners announced
Each year, the BGSU Alumni Awards celebrate the excellence of the University community. Honorees are selected by each BGSU college as well as their peers and colleagues.

Campus marks historic year in black history
With the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Black History Month, early 2009 promises to be especially meaningful at BGSU.

Falcon alumna celebrates her own centennial
Violet Gurney '31 celebrated her 100th birthday January 21 and talks about her experience as a student during BGSU's early days.

Athletics update: Burke Badenhop Challenge, Doyt Perry Florida Classic
The Doyt Perry Florida Classic, an annual program to benefit Falcon Athletics, is coming up February 8-9 and the Burke Badenhop Challenge is under way for young alumni.

Dave Clawson Named BGSU Head Football Coach
Clawson will become the 17th head coach in the history of its football program and spent the last season as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Tennessee. And for Cleveland area alumni: Coach Clawson is coming to town March 9, so mark your calendar and expect more details soon!

Update your info: Black Student Union to celebrate during Homecoming '09
In anticipation of its celebration festivities during Homecoming 2009, the Black Student Union is seeking to update its records with this brief survey.

Feeling creative? Submit an idea to BGSU Centennial t-shirt design contest
Have a unique message or design to celebrate BGSU's 100th year? Help us get it on a t-shirt! Alumni are welcome to submit design ideas here through February 11.  |  Centennial home page