2012 brings full calendar of events for alumni and friends of BGSU No matter where you're located, the coming year is already filling with opportunities to reconnect with BGSU and fellow alumni. Alumni chapter events, networking gatherings with BGSU president Mary Ellen Mazey, career assistance workshops and more are planned for early 2012.  Click here to view all upcoming events

The Wolfe Center for the Arts grand opening Art was the focus at BGSU on Dec. 9 with the gala opening of The Wolfe Center for the Arts and the annual Arts X extravaganza in the Fine Arts Center.

Mazey installed as 11th president of BGSU Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey was formally installed as BGSU's 11th president on Dec. 2 in a ceremony at the Stroh Center.

2011 annual report, Education Worth Celebrating, now available
BGSU's division of University Advancement, which includes the Alumni Association, publishes an annual report each fall detailing student and faculty success, the accomplishments of Falcon alumni and donors, as well as progress made across campus during the previous fiscal year.

Classes of 1962 and 1972: Join us now to help celebrate your Reunion!
As planning begins for Homecoming 2012 in the coming weeks, volunteers from the classes of '62 and '72 will be needed to help make Reunion events memorable for your entire class! Contact the Alumni Association at alumni@bgsu.edu to indicate your interest today.

Commencement ceremonies welcome 994 new alumni
BGSU held fall commencement exercises in the Stroh Center on Dec. 16 and 17. The graduation saw 994 students receiving diplomas, including 180 from the Graduate College.

BGSU names Dr. Rodney Rogers new provost
Rogers, interim senior vice president of academic affairs and provost at BGSU, was appointed to the position permanently in November. Prior to the interim appointment Rogers served as the dean of BGSU's College of Business Administration.

Falcon Forensics and Debate Team continues winning streak
On Nov. 5 and 6, the win was at Morgan State University in Baltimore, where the Falcons topped the tournament, beating Cornell University, Bloomsburg University, West Virginia University and 14 other institutions to take the top ranking.

BGSU exceeds expectations on graduation rate
BGSU is among a group of national universities that outperform expectations for student graduation rates, according to U.S. News and World Report.