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Focusing on Falcon Spirit and Traditions The following information was compiled from the Bowling Green State University web site.

TRIVIA Wear Your Orange and Brown!

Q: What are the University’s official colors?

A: Brunt Orange and Seal Brown

A: Students will fail their next exam.

Passing the seal to the right will guarantee a good performance on an exam, according to popular legend.

WHY THE FALCONS?

3. A bundle of 17 arrows, symbolizing Ohio’s rank in the Union –and–

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS… Q: How many students did the University enroll in 1914 when it was known as Bowling Green Normal School?

A: 304

Anonymity is required for members of SIC SIC. Neither of the six may disclose their true identity to others; it is forbidden, according to the group’s constitution. This is why SIC SIC wears masks, which have featured faces of U.S. presidents and superheroes.

Q: Why are BGSU students warned to never pass the University seal on the left?

FYI: Leon Winslow designed the University seal in 1914. Winslow based his design on Ohio’s state seal. The University seal includes four distinct sections:

A: 1927 FYI: Ivan “Doc” Lake, an athletics booster and University graduate, suggested the new nickname. Inspired by an article he read on falconry, Lake chose this bird of prey because of its speed and courageousness for its relatively small stature. Lake associated the fierce nature of the falcon with the prowess of an athlete.

University President Frank Prout formed SIC SIC in the early morning of Oct. 5, 1946.

LEGEND HAS IT…

FYI: Leon Winslow and his colleagues at the University recommended these colors to the Board of Trustees in 1914. Winslow first admired this color scheme on a trolley ride to Toledo. He sat behind a woman wearing a large hat adorned with orange and brown feathers.

Q: When did “Falcons” become the official nickname for all University athletic teams?

University students and faculty.

1. A mountain range 2. The sun

4. Wheat, symbolizing the strong agricultural industry in Ohio

BECOMING CO-ED… Q: When did the University begin offer on-campus housing the first time for men?

A: 1939 FYI: On this year, construction on Kohl Hall was completed.

Get Acquainted With University Spirit Groups Freddie And Frieda, Sic Sic Encourage School Spirit

FREDDIE AND FRIEDA Walking around campus or while attending athletic events, students may notice two largerthan life mascots.

For decades, Freddie and Frieda have roamed campus fostering school spirit among the University community. Whether silently, but lively, waving hello or posing in memorable friendly photos, these two mascot birds have arguably become the University’s most recognizable figures.

The story of these two feathered icons begins with Freddie.

Students may spot SIC SIC roaming the campus at night or at athletic events.

Students may also enjoy SIC SIC tossing pieces of candy into the student section of home football games.

Conceived by members of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity, Freddie served as the first mascot to create school spirit at University athletic events. On Jan. 16, 1950, Bob Taylor debuted as the first Freddie at the BGSU vs. Ohio University basketball game.

Almost 20 years later, Freddie’s feathered friend Frieda appeared. Frieda joined Freddie for the first time in Feb. 1966 as Mrs. Freddie Falcon.

However, Frieda did not become an official mascot until 1980. It was then that Frieda became Freddie’s little sister and sidekick. Sue Sheard dressed up as the first Frieda during the 1980-1981 school year.

As a University tradition, Freddie and Frieda are “beheaded” at the end of each basketball and hockey seasons. During this time, the true identities of the persons playing the mascots are revealed. Then, two successors for the following school year are chosen each spring semester.

Through the years, Freddie and Frieda have slightly changed in character and sometimes dramatically in costume design. Despite some subtle changes, these two animated falcons continue generating school spirit worthy of fan interaction.

SIC SIC Students may notice a small group wearing masks and overalls around campus.

Students may not need to be alarmed.

This masked group of six is known as SIC SIC. SIC SIC is a student group with a mission to promote and maintain school spirit among

Other Noteworthy University Traditions

FROM A BIRD’S EYE VIEW • The Student Recreation Center resembles a falcon, looking at it from the air.

• The Moore Musical Arts Building resembles a baby grand piano, from the air.

REKINDLING YOUTHFUL FLAMES FALCON FLAMES • Alumni who meet their soul mate while attending campus or those who both earn a degree from the University and marry.

• Over 10,700 Falcon Flames were recognized living throughout the world in 2010.

AY ZIGGY ZOOMBA? • The University’s unofficial fight song • Credited in 1946 to Gilbert Fox, WWII Army Air Corps Bombardier

A WALK IN THE OLD BALL PARK… Between the Education Building and University Library lies a large field lined with sidewalks, known as Carillon Park. Carillon Park was the site of the University’s original football stadium.

The clock tower stands at the 50-yard line where the football field once stood.

A STACK OF BOOKS… Completed around 1967, the University’s William T. Jerome Library resembles five books stacked between two bookends. This arrangement represents the five colleges on campus at the time the library was built. n

ALUMNI PROFILE

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Chicago Marketing Executive Grounded by BG Roots and Values

BY SAMANTHA HESTER Public Relations Writer

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niversity alumna Jill (Novak) Kouri remembers walking around campus with her father in 1988. As she pointed out West Hall to him, then the home of The BG News, it was her father who told her she would someday be the editor of the newspaper before she graduated.

As it turned out, his words were prophetic: she served as editor her senior year. But little did she know that the University, and her out-ofclass experiences would propel her forward into a pubic relations/marketing career working for some of the most significant firms in the country.

Originally from Stow, Ohio, she attended BGSU from1988-1992. She chose Bowling Green because of the reputation of the journalism program. But, she says her decision was also driven by her desire to work for The BG News.

Her time at the University was split between academics, The BG News and lots of internship experience. It was her hard work and networking skills gained from her intern experience that landed her a job in Toledo in a public relations

While luck and timing were essential to the start her career, she explains hard work, involvement and networking skills gained during her time at BGSU helped contribute to her success firm upon graduation. She spent seven years at two different firms in Toledo before landing a job with Commerx Corporation as Director of Corporate Communications.

After two years, she joined Accenture in 2001 and spent 14 years with Accenture’s Global Products Operating Group in Chicago. During her Accenture days, she operated in senior management, most recently as managing director and global head of marketing.

her career, she explains hard work, involvement and networking skills gained during her time at BGSU helped contribute to her success. In relation to her past experiences, something she emphasizes to her team is that “life is a series of sprints, not a marathon.”

Kouri says there were a number of takeaways from her experiences at BG. She explicitly credits her intellectual curiosity and ability to speak knowledgeably on a number of topics, forged as a journalist on campus, as a hallmark of not That experience has led her to even greater only her success, but also characteristics to responsibility: As of July 2014, she was named make anyone else successful. Kouri added it Chief Marketing Officer, the Americas, of JLL the advice, mentoring and motivation she (Jones Lang LaSalle), a national and international received on The BG News that taught her financial and professional services firm that valuable interpersonal skills, and also to specializes in commercial real estate services and never take anything personally that she investment management with more than 60,000 experienced in the workplace. employees worldwide.

If her BG News experience as well as other While luck and timing were essential to the start internship experiences weren’t enough to

Jill (Novak) Kouri University Alumna ‘92

prepare her for her future, Kouri said she was really fortunate to land a job out of college working for Anne Roman, at her first public relations job. Roman ended up not only being her boss, but also her mentor and role model.

Kouri also mentions the importance of staying true to herself. She is proud of being from Ohio and believes it’s helped shaped who she is today.

Kouri adds, “I have never and will never lose my Midwestern sensibility and grounding.”

Currently, Kouri lives in Chicago with her husband and two children. Her interests include spending time with her family, staying fit and traveling for both work and with her family. n

HOMECOMING 2016 Generous Alumni at the Heart of the New Michael and Sara Kuhlin Center BUILDING DEDICATION 11 A.M. SATURDAY

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BY TOM RODGERS Public Relations Intern

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he Michael and Sara Kuhlin Center has started a new era for communications at the University. The building is home to the School of Media and Communication, as well as student media organizations.

The Kuhlin Center is equipped with state-ofthe-art equipment including: video and audio production suites, manual and robotic cameras, live reporting space and top quality technology across the board. All of this has been made possible by the generosity of several alumni.

Michael and Sara Kuhlin met as BGSU students in the late 1960’s. After their time at BGSU, Mike went on to have a distinguished career in corporate communications with Ameritech, and later AT&T. Mike is currently with Voyage Financial Group, serving as a leader for marketing and communications.

The Kuhlins also worked for the University for a number of years. Sara worked in the Administration Building in the Office of Financial Aid, and Mike served in the Office

The Kuhlins have a long track record of giving back to the University. For many years, they donated towards the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Scholarship for Exceptional Student Leadership.

HOMECOMING 2016 of the Dean of Students as a residence hall director and as an Assistant Director for the Office of Career Planning.

The Kuhlins have a long track record of giving back to the University. For many years, they donated towards the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Scholarship for Exceptional Student Leadership.

The Kuhlins appreciated and valued their experiences at the University so much that they were married on campus in Prout Chapel in 1971.

They spent a lifetime of continued involvement and giving back to the University. Unfortunately, Sara passed away in 2013, but the opportunity to help name the facility was especially gratifying for Mike Kuhlin.

“It’s an out of body experience to have your name associated with the media and communication program at Bowling Green.

I can’t thank the people involved enough for suggesting that as recognition for the support that we have been able to provide,” says Kuhlin. “It’s nice, in particular, to see my wife’s name up there and knowing how much she loved the campus as well.”

Mike Kuhlin hopes the new building will help students grow in the communications field.

Particularly, they were interested to see growth in student media. Mike was the photo editor for the BG News for two years and editorial editor during his senior year.

“I enjoyed The BG News first and foremast.

To me, that building represents the future of communications. The (new) Falcon Media is a testimony to that,” says Kuhlin. “The equipment there is state of the art. I firmly believe that graduates who benefit from the center will go out and teach their employers things about how technology has impacted communication today.”

Mike believes that the center will increase enrollment and educational opportunities.

“I get thrilled that having a center like that can increase Bowling Green’s enrollment by up to 50 percent (in the programs),” said Kuhlin. “Every time I go back, the greatest joy I have is interacting with the faculty and the students and seeing how much the University has improved. Not only the physical plan, but the education it provides. The students that it educates, its just a very rewarding experience.”

Mike has been asked to rejoin the Foundation Board, and will begin service in May 2016. He served on the Board of Directors of the BGSU Foundation from 2006-2010.

The Kuhlins were not the only individuals to make major contributions to the building. Eileen O’Neill and Karen Stoddard have also dedicated much time and effort into the creation of the Kuhlin Center. The University has dedicated the name of the front lobby as the Eileen O’Neill and Karen Stoddard Lobby.

Both O’Neill and Stoddard earned master’s degrees in popular culture studies at the University. O’Neill was recognized as one of the Universities most prominent alumni during the Universities Centennial Celebration over 20102011. She was given an honorary degree from BGSU in 2014.

“It’s really something special. I feel like it is definite evidence of our commitment to the university and community and students,” says O’Neill. “The opportunity to help the community grow is an outstanding opportunity and we couldn’t resist, that combined with some work we have been doing with the popular culture department. I’m excited to see students take advantage of it and I really hope they do.”

O’Neil hopes that the center will have an impressive impact on the media community.

She applauds the University for the skills and integrity students from the University posses.

“I’m extremely proud of my association with the University and I hope that something like the building and the people who go through can help to influence the University on a higher status and awareness both nationally and internationally.

The building will turn out great communication practitioners and scholars,” says O’Neill. “I do hope they will make an impressive impact in the media community with skills and integrity that comes with a degree from Bowling Green.”

The Kuhlin Center also includes a state-of-theart recording studio named after Bob and Mary Stanton. Bob graduated from the University in 1972. The University holds a special place in their relationship.

Bob proposed to Mary at the heart of Campus, near the University’s seal.

“The University has always been a special place for me, and now it is a special place for both of us,” he says. “We are happy to be able to help the university in whatever way we can. I think a lot of students will benefit from the studio and we are happy to help.

The Stantons’ are excited for students to have access to state-of-the-art equipment inside of the studio. They believe the equipment will give invaluable experiences for the students.

“Hopefully they [the students] can become successful in whatever career field they end up in, and reflect well back on the University and down the road maybe they can pay back and help out the University so other students can benefit just like themselves”.

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“I enjoyed The BG News first and foremast. To me, that building represents the future of communications. The (new) Falcon Media is a testimony to that,” says Kuhlin. “The equipment there is state of the art. I firmly believe that graduates who benefit from the center will go out and teach their employers things about how technology has impacted communication today.”

HOMECOMING EVENTS 2016 Great Lakes, Great Beer: Library Collections Event When: 8 - 10 P.M. Where: Jerome Libary.

Set sail with the University Libraries for a nautical journey through the Historical Collections of the Great Lakes (HCGL). Join this Great Lakes-themed beer and food samplings, all while exploring artifacts from the collection. A brief presentation by an HCGL archivist will begin at 9 p.m.

BGSU Spirit Program Social When: 8:30-10:30 PM Where: 2nd floor of Uptown Downtown Sports Bar and Deli

EVENTS SCHEDULE F R I D AY, S E P T. 3 0 Guided Campus Tours - Walking When: 3:30 - 5 PM Where: Meet at Mileti Alumni Center.

BGSU Alumni and friends are invited on a walking tour of campus. Hear from an undergraduate Admissions tour guide about the BGSU campus.

Taste of BG: Homecoming Kickoff Event When: 6:30 PM Where: Lawn between the Stroh Center and Mileti Alumni Center.

The BGSU community - alumni, friends, students, and faculty/staff - are invited to start Homecoming weekend at the Taste of BG! Get there early for samples from your favorite BG restaurants (while quantities last). Connect, socialize, reminisce, and enjoy live entertainment!

Alumni cheerleaders, dance team members, and mascots as well as their friends and family are invited to attend the BGSU Spirit Program Social.

S AT U R D AY, O C T. 1 Freddie And Frieda 5K Philanthropy Race When: Registration 7:30 a.m.

Race starts 8:30 a.m.

Where: Perry Fieldhouse

Aviation Homecoming Open House When: 10 AM - 3 PM Where: 905 East Poe Road We invite Aviation alumni to stop in to the new flight center

Greek Village Ribbon Cutting When: 10:15 AM Where: West Courtyard, Greek Village The Office of the President and the Division of Student Affairs invite you to the official ribbon cutting for Greek Housing on the campus of Bowling Green State University.

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Kuhlin Center Ribbon Cutting

Pep Rally And Team Walk

When: 11 A.M. Where: Kuhlin Center

When: 12:15-12:30PM Where: Southwest of the Doyt

The BGSU and local community are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center, home to the BGSU School of Media and Communications The ceremony will be from 11-11:30 with tours of the building to follow until 1.

Ay Ziggy! Cheer on the Falcons as they prepare to take the field against Middle Tennessee State! The team walk occurs immediately after at 12:30 p.m.

College Of Musical Arts Homecoming Open House When: 11 AM - 1 PM Where: Moore Musical Arts Center Join the College of Musical Arts for a homecoming open house. Faculty and staff will welcome alumni, family and friends to the building for tours, conversation, performances and a complementary lunch in the main lobby at 12:00 p.m.

Guided Campus Tours - Walking When: 11:45 A.M. Where: North entrance of the Kuhlin Center.

Alumni and friends are invited to take a guided walking tour of campus. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our bustling campus while learning more about BGSU past and present.

Falcon Tailgate Park When: Noon - 3 P.M. Where: West Side of Football Stadium Join us before the football game to connect with friends and faculty/staff members. Academic College of Arts & Sciences along with the Honors College College of Business Administration College of Education & Human Development College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering along with Firelands College University Libraries, Affinity Groups Alumni B!G BBQ Black Alumni Council

Football Vs Eastern Michigan When: 3 PM Where: Doyt Perry Stadium

Volleyball Vs Kent State When: 7 P.M. Where: Stroh Center.

S U N D AY, O C T. 2 Black Alumni Council Brunch When: 10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Where: Mileti Alumni Center Wrap up your weekend with this signature event! Come hear the blues music of Paul Miles ‘74. Black Gospel Choir alumni will be performing during the meal as well! And if that isn’t enough, connect with current students and enjoy brunch with your fellow Falcons.

University Band And Concert Band When: 3 P.M. Where: Kobacher Hall, Moore Music Center University Band and Concert Band will perform

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Looking back on 50 years at “The Doyt”

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ark Miller, Bowling Green’s first AllAmerican quarterback, recalls the first time he saw BGSU’s stadium — the dominant and imposing-looking structure rising from the open spaces along Interstate 75, with all of those orange seats and that bright, green grass. For a football player, the place had a magnetic, almost spiritual appeal.

“I remember how neat it looked,” said Miller, a two-time MVP for the Falcons (1976, 1977) who went on to play three seasons in the NFL. “When I got the chance, I was pumped up to play in a place that was the nicest stadium in our league. When you went onto that field, it was important. It was showtime.”

Miller, who later worked as a BG assistant coach before moving into the broadcast booth as the color commentator for Falcon Football, said “The Doyt”, which turns 50 this weekend, has always been a source of pride for the athletes, students, alumni and fans. He has watched as the stadium has been enhanced over the years and expects the latest round of renovations and additions to continue this process and improve the fan experience.

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— MARK MILLER Bowling Green’s first All-American quarterback stadium,” said Ken Schoeni, the former supervisor of maintenance and grounds for BGSU Athletics. “It added a lot to the campus. We had more to offer to the students, the athletes and the fans of Bowling Green Football.”

The stadium was eventually named to honor BG Football legend Doyt Perry, who coached the Falcons from 1955 to 1964, posting a 77-11-5 record while winning five MAC titles and the 1959 National College Division championship.

The glory days under Perry will certainly be cited Saturday when the Falcons mark the exact 50th anniversary of the first game played in the stadium, a “I have a lot of great memories there, but I also know it 13-0 win over Dayton on Oct. 1, 1966. requires a constant effort to keep things nice,” he said.

“So many great players competed in Doyt Perry “I love ‘The Doyt’, and adding the Sebo Center, turf and Stadium and so many great coaches walked the the lights were game-changers, and now I think these sidelines in 50 years,” BGSU head football coach latest renovations will put us back at the top.”

Mike Jinks said as his team prepared to face Eastern Built at a cost of $3 million, the stadium Michigan in Saturday’s MAC opener. became the new home of Falcon Football in Other highlights of a half century of football at “The 1966, replacing the 43-year-old University Doyt” include ESPN’s College GameDay visit in 2003, Stadium, and quickly gained a reputation as the when No. 23 BGSU beat No. 12 Northern Illinois best in the Mid-American Conference, and one 34-18. Also of note was the 28-24 win over Miami in of the finest in the Midwest.

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HOMECOMING 2016 – KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH– BOWLING GREEN FALCONS RB Josh Cleveland Junior running back Josh Cleveland has led the Falcons in rushing yards so far this season, with 250 yards, averaging 5.7 yards per rushing attempt and one touchdown in his first collegiate season.

Going into Saturday afternoon’s game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, Cleveland is ranked in the top 10 in rushing yards in the Mid-American Conference.

Cleveland ran for 153 yards against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, the most yards gained in a single game this season. The game was also where he scored his first touchdown of the season.

Cleveland has also shared the running back position throughout the season with senior Fred Coppet, who has also had a nice season so far with 244 yards and an average of 3.8 yards per rush.

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BOWLING GREEN ROSTER 1 Vanel Dossous 1 Austin Valdez 2 Trenton Greene 2 Clint Stephens 3 Terrance Bush 3 James Knapke 4 James Sanford 5 Ronnie Moore 6 Josh Cleveland 6 Montre Gregory 7 Armani Posey 7 Calen Taylor 8 Elijah Cunningham 8 Will Watson 9 Isaiah Gourdine 9 Teo Redding 10 Izaah Lunsford 10 Trevor Roop 11 Aaron Banks 12 Romeo Masuku 12 James Morgan 13 Jamari Bozeman 13 Grant Loy 14 Marcus Milton 14 Janarvis Pough 15 Blake Lucky 15 Quinn Thomas

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Miller began the season with a bang, with 161 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the home opener against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, helping the team to their lone victory of the season so far, as well as earning BGSU Male Athlete of the Week honors.

Miller is also the team’s primary kick returner, which has allowed him to return for 229 yards this season, ranking him fifth in the MAC. Miller is also in the top 10 in a few major MAC offensive categories, including receiving yards per game with 267, receptions with 22 and is third in total all-purpose yards with 510.

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WR Scott Miller Sophomore wide receiver Scott Miller has had a breakthrough season with the Falcons, leading their receiving core with three touchdowns and 267 yards through the first four games.

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Bowling Green State University vs Eastern Michigan University

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HOMECOMING COURT JOSHUA MATOS

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Anthony Snyder is a History Major from Bloomville, OH. He is the Company Commander for Pershing Rifles, a member of Army ROTC, and is the College of Arts and Sciences Senator in Undergraduate Student Government.

Eric Johnson is a Public Relations and Marketing Major from Perrysburg, OH. He is a member of Delta Chi, BGSU Athletics Department of Marketing, and a member of BGSU Club Water Polo.

Jason Barker is a Sport Management Major with a Business Minor from Tallahassee, Alabama. He was the Director of Outreach in Undergraduate Student Government from 2015-2016. He is a member of Alpha Tau Omega and is involved in Dance Marathon and Bike for Tikes.

John Clevenger is a double major in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Investigations and in Visual Communication Technology. He is an Orientation Leader, a Campus Tour Guide, and is on the Core Committee for Bike for Tikes. John is from Fostoria, OH.

Allison Palmer is an Applied Health Science/ Pre-Medicine Major from Southfield, MI. She is a member of The Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and in the Order of Omega Honor Society.

Amanda Freedman is an Accounting Major from Canfield, OH. She is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, is a Student Ambassador for the BGSU College of Business and is a member of the Financial Management Society.

Caitlin Shortridge is a Psychology and Tourism, Leisure, and Event Planning Double Major from Nashport, OH. She is a member of Bleacher Creatures, Falcon Fanatics, and is involved with St. Baldrick’s.

Nadia Oehler is a Communication and Sociology Major from Galion, OH. She is a member of Undergraduate Student Government, a National Residence Hall Honorary, and is a Resident Advisor.

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he first ever University faculty/staff homecoming king and queen both hail from the Office of Admissions.

Cerita Fowler, senior admissions counselor, and Van Wright, assistant vice provost for strategic enrollment, were crowned with the titles Tuesday night.

Fowler graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology in 2013. During her undergrad, her favorite campus involvement was working as a tour guide.

After finishing her undergrad, Fowler earned a professional position in the Office of Admissions as an admissions counselor, continuing the work she started as a tour guide.

“I just feel honored to be able to contribute to the Office of Admissions,” she said.

She was recently promoted to senior admissions counselor, and she travels to Cincinnati and Dayton to recruit students.

THE FIRST EVER UNIVERSITY FACULTY/STAFF HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN CROWNED

Fowler said helping students “really find BG as a home is nothing I can even put into words.”

OTHER HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES INCLUDED: Dr. Angela Nelson, associate professor in the Department of Popular Culture, Director of the School of Cultural and Critical Studies and Interim Chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies; Karen Eboch, senior lecturer of management, co-advisor for Supply Chain Management Association and advisor to Delta Sigma Pi; Kelly Taylor, two-time graduate of the University and lecturer of journalism and public relations; Dr. Lisa Hanasono, assistant professor in the Department of Communications, member of the President’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion and member of the College of Arts and Science Council; Sheila Brown, associate director in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Coordinator of the Multicultural Talent Show and serves on many other University committees; and Tiffany Dennet, advisor to Interfraternity Council and the Multicultural Greek Council.

Fowler said helping students “really find BG as a home is nothing I can even put into words.”

Another admissions contributor and University graduate, Van Wright, also finds passion in helping students. He can often be seen sporting orange shoes around campus.

— CERITA FOWLER— Senior Admissions Counselor

Wright saw his first basketball game in the Anderson Arena at 4 years old, and he would go on to graduate from the University in 1977 with a degree in public relations and marketing minor.

NOMINEES FOR HOMECOMING KING INCLUDED: Christopher Mitchell, assistant director for AIMs programs; Dr. Heath Diehl, honors project advisor and lecturer in the Department of English and the Honors College; Jeffrey Jackson, Assistant Vice President for Student Career Success; and Lt. Commander Steven Hopingardner, distinguished military graduate from University of Montana and decorated lieutenant.

“Having the opportunity to come back and work professionally [at BGSU]... recharged my life,” — VAN WRIGHT — Assistant Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment

Homecoming Director of Administration Tulsa Fearing said the idea of creating a faculty/staff homecoming court came about last spring during conversation on how to get faculty more involved in homecoming.

He then went on to work in a propane business in Wapakoneta, Ohio from 1979 until 2005.

Since 2005, he has worked primarily in admissions but has also worked in alumni development, athletics and student life.

Homecoming planners also wanted to get students more involved, so the homecoming steering committee was revamped to allow student leaders from top campus organizations to join. Members from Latino Student Union, Black Student Union and Student Athlete Advisory Committee serve on the board.

“Having the opportunity to come back and work professionally [at BGSU]...recharged my life,” he said.

The thing he likes best is connecting students to what their passions are and getting where they want to be.

“If that’s Bowling Green, I’ll connect with them forever,” he said.

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Cerita Fowler, senior admissions counselor, and Van Wright, assistant vice provost for strategic enrollment, were crowned with the titles Tuesday night.

The steering committee’s three goals were to plan and support innovative, creative and diverse programing; increase student and staff engagement; and strengthen community relations.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

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Roundabout Path Led Alum Jared Wadley To His ‘Dream Job’

BY JOHN FANTE Public Relations Intern

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t’s only about 70 miles from Bowling Green to Ann Arbor and an 80-minute car ride. But for Bowling Green alum Jared Wadley, the trip took a little longer and a little farther: more like 13 years and 2,200 miles. That was the career path that landed Wadley as a Senior Public Relations Representative for the University of Michigan a few years ago.

It didn’t start out that way for the 1989 University graduate. An accomplished journalism major who edited the University’s multicultural publication (The Obsidian) and also worked several years as a reporter and editor for the campus daily, The BG News, Wadley took his skills into the “real world” as a newspaper reporter, starting as a business reporter for The Flint Journal, where he had interned as a student, and then worked six years writing business stories for The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, Calif.

But Riverside is a long way from his hometown

of Toledo, Ohio and Wadley wanted to get his family closer to where he grew up and so he started to look at opportunities back in the Midwest.

A talented writer and interviewer, public relations was never plan A, it was plan B. And Wadley never expected to be working at the University of Michigan when he graduated, especially since he never took any public relations courses at BGSU. But some part-time public relations work and a break from a connection made earlier in his career, got him to Michigan. He found his public relations job through a former boss who hired him for his first summer internship, and had left the newspaper to work at the University of Michigan. His former boss kept him informed about the openings that occurred in the public relations office. Jared interviewed for an open position and was hired in 2002.

“Since I (had) enjoyed working in public relations, I didn’t expect to stay in journalism for longer than 10-12 years,” said Wadley,

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As the Senior Public Relations Representative, Wadley promotes research and expertise in various schools and departments to area and national media. Wadley works with different departments such as political science, social work, psychology and even law and communication studies.

Working in higher education public relations was one of the goals for Wadley’s career, but he never would have achieved this goal without the help from the classes he took at BGSU, along with the faculty mentoring and the advice and advising he received from working in Student Media where his writing skills were critiqued and edited. By seeing the stories edited, Wadley learned how to ask subjects better questions and how to write more efficiently.

Where Jared Wadley is at today, may not have been an exact destination on his career path, but sometimes good things happen to great people.

“People strive to have a dream job. I can honestly say that I smile daily going to work here at the University of Michigan. I interact with fascinating, top-notch faculty who are doing interesting research,” says Wadley.

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ith Homecoming kicking off this week and leading up to the Saturday football game against Eastern Michigan University, there has been plenty of events taking place throughout the week on and off campus.

Then it was off to the races Thursday as the Office of Residence Life hosted students and organizations across campus for the fourth annual Homecoming Bed Races. With teams of five, students pushed one person on the bed, with four others manning the posts to race for the best time against other teams for victory. Not only did speed count, but spirit was a major factor in the winning, too.

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Other events held were the prestigious ceremony for the Academy of Distinguished Alumni, the Parade Float Building Party, 30-minute tours of the campus while riding a campus shuttle bus, as well as walking tours, too.

The Women’s Swimming and Diving hosts the Tom Stubbs Relays 4 p.m. Friday, and the women’s volleyball team takes on

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One of the biggest events kicks off at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, the Homecoming Parade. Students, faculty, staff, and organizations throughout Bowling Green and BGSU parade down the street, starting from South Grove and Wooster to North Mercer and Wooster. This will be right before the Taste of BG: Homecoming Kickoff, which takes place at 6:30.

The following day starts with the Freddie and Frieda 5K philanthropy race at 7:30 a.m., which includes a t-shirt and a Falcon Flapjack

breakfast that is included with registration, and is free for BGSU undergraduate students that pre-register.

Following multiple Greek Village house tours, there will be the official Greek Village Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m., in the West Courtyard of the village. This event is open to everyone, and all Greeks are encouraged to attend the ceremony. More tours of the houses will continue after the cutting.

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One of the biggest events kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday, the Homecoming Parade. Students, faculty, staff, and organizations throughout Bowling Green and BGSU parade down the street, starting from South Grove and Wooster to North Mercer and Wooster

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to the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Center ribbon cutting at 11 a.m, with tours following until 1 p.m. The center is home to the School of Media and Communication, which replaced South Hall.

The big party begins at the Falcon Tailgate Park, starting at noon, and consisting of multiple colleges and organizations within the school, along with Toledo’s famous Tony Packo’s who will be doing some of the cooking for the tailgate. Tailgate registration includes food and two beverage tickets at the Alumni

tent. Following are the Pep rally and team walk starting at 12:15 p.m., entering the stadium through the Falcon Tailgate Park.

Finally, the football team takes on Eastern Michigan University at 3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear all of their team spirit gear to lead the Falcons to victory.

For the full list of events throughout the week, please see http://www.bgsu.edu/ events/homecoming/events.html for more information n

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“BGSU gives you the chance, the idea, the “I was able to take advantage of some of the dream, that you can really do anything that programs [the university] had, and now, since I you set your mind to,” Remeis said. “[The took advantage of those programs, I just feel university] just has so many opportunities, like I want to give back to the university,” and like anything, you can make what you Remeis says. want out of it”.

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The business started in 1992 when Michelle’s father divided the assets of his real estate company.

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s y a w l A s a W His BG Career FOR JEFF ARTZ

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or Jeff Artz, being a Falcon alumna has become a family affair. Jeff, who is the Creative Director in the Office of Marketing and Communications at the University, graduated in 1992 with a degree in graphic design from the School of Art. In May 2015, he had the enjoyment of seeing not only his daughter Allison graduate with a degree in finance, but also his wife, Sundae, who earned a Learning Design Technology Degree. But the icing on the cake was his ability to actually hand his family members their degrees on the podium during the ceremonies.

“It was a really good feeling,” Jeff recalls. “I was handing down from one Falcon to another.”

As the University’s creative director, Jeff is responsible for directing and creating branded university print material. Any campaign materials, the university magazine, displays, or anything with a Bowling Green printed message comes through Jeff and his team of designers.

Though relatively young, Jeff has won several significant design awards. But that’s not surprising as he knew at a very early age that being a graphic designer and artist, was his calling.

In May 2015, he had the enjoyment of seeing not only his daughter Allison graduate with a degree in finance, but also his wife, Sundae, who earned a Learning Design Technology Degree. But the icing on the cake was his ability to actually hand his family members their degrees on the podium during the ceremonies.

Jeff Artz with family Kyle, Allison, Sundae and Kaitlyn at May 2015 graduation.

A Perrysburg native, Jeff entered a Toledo Zoo poster contest as a grade schooler. He found out he had won when he walked into a local mall and saw the first place ribbon on his work.

“Ever since then I knew I had found my calling,” he recalls.

Following graduation from BGSU, Jeff worked in Toledo area design agencies and while at Communica, which was doing a lot of work for the University, he began working on University projects and eventually was hired by BG to head up all design aspects of University marketing.

“It was a good transition for me to come over to BG from an agency to be a director,” Artz said. . . . continued on page 27

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Throughout his career Artz has designed many notable pieces such as the Battle of I-75 trophy, given to the winner of the annual BG-UT football game, the Mac Championship trophy and the Biletnikoff Award, awarded to the top receiver in the NCAA. Artz credits his accomplishments in design to his time learning at BGSU. “BGSU meant an excellent education in the field I was looking at, which was design. They offered so much that it was an excellent fit for what I was looking for,” Artz says. “A great foundation, superior curriculum, very knowledgeable professors, and a great education.”

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Jeff also met his wife while an undergraduate here. At the time she was working on a nursing degree at Owens community College. Along with BG graduate Allison (who also received her MBA in 2016), his son, Kyle, is currently studying engineering technology at BG and will graduate in 2018. His youngest daughter, Kaitlyn, is anticipating becoming a Falcon, too, as well after high school.

“The fact that my spouse and my children were inspired to also choose BGSU as their alma mater was very gratifying. It’s nice to have the family experience the same things that I did,” Jeff says. “And, since I am a part of the BGSU experience daily through work, it’s even more gratifying.”

“This is where my heart is and has been for a long time,” he says of BG. n

Throughout his career Artz has designed many notable pieces such as the Battle of I-75 trophy, given to the winner of the annual BG-UT football game, the Mac Championship trophy and the Biletnikoff Award, awarded to the top receiver in the NCAA.

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Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center

New Home of BGSU’s School of Media and Communication The building features an entirely renovated interior, state-of-the-art technologies and spaces designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the industry.

Thank you for the support to enhance the facilities and programs for the School of Media and Communication.

BGSU Board of Trustees BGSU Leadership Donors: • Michael ’68 and Sara Kuhlin • Robert J. ’72 and Mary L.A. Stanton • Karen Stoddard ’75 and Eileen O’Neill ’90, ’14 (Hon.) • Dorothy MacKenzie Price

JOIN US FOR THE KUHLIN CENTER Ribbon-Cutting Event Saturday, October 1, 2016 | 11 a.m.

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